JP2004178476A - Merchandise information utilization system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a merchandise information utilization system that can effectively utilize information on merchandise purchased by a user in keeping household accounts easily, offering dietary counseling and outputting information on foodstuffs insufficient for customers to a foodstuff provider such as a convenience store. <P>SOLUTION: The merchandise information utilization system is so designed that a USB key 5 stores tabulated household account data, a POS terminal 2 inputs receipt information about merchandise purchased by a user to store it in the USB key 5 or the like connected thereto, and when the USB key 5 is inserted into a user PC 4, which reads in the receipt information and the household account data to output both to a receipt information utilization server 1, the receipt information utilization server 1 classifies and tabulates the receipt information, updates the household account data and displays household accounts on the user PC 4. The receipt information utilization server 1 provides food habit support depending on information on food in the receipt information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a system that utilizes information on purchased products, and more particularly to a product information utilization system that can easily create a household account book from product purchase information and support eating habits.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Purchase information generated when a product is purchased at a store such as a supermarket (hereinafter simply referred to as “supermarket”) or a convenience store (hereinafter simply referred to as “convenience store”) is stored on the store side as POS information, such as inventory management of the product. On the consumer side, purchasers usually only used to receive a receipt and copy the information on the receipt to a household account book.
[0003]
In addition, some package software automatically calculates calories and the like when a meal menu is input, and provides meal guidance.
[0004]
When purchasing a product by way of settlement through a network such as Internet shopping, the consumer registers the purchase data as a history in the server, and the consumer accesses the server from a personal computer or the like at home, and When a book output request is made, a server aggregates data stored in association with the consumer and displays a household account book on a screen (see Patent Document 1).
In the conventional technique of providing dietary guidance, a personal health information card system records the amount of nutrient intake guidance for a patient on an information card, and compares the nutritional intake guidance amount of the information card with the actual nutritional intake. There is one that displays the comparison result on a nutrition consultation system (see Patent Document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-92309 A
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-7-271857
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional method described above has a problem that the information on the product purchased by the consumer cannot be sufficiently utilized.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a product information utilization system that creates a household account book and effectively supports eating habits by effectively utilizing information on products purchased by consumers. Aim.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention for solving the problems of the above-mentioned conventional example is a POS terminal that inputs information on goods and services purchased by a user and outputs the information as receipt information to an external storage device in a product information utilization system; An external storage device that stores receipt information input from a terminal and totalized household account data, and receipt information and household account data read from the external storage device, classifying the receipt information into items, and It is provided with a receipt information utilization server that aggregates the data with the data and updates the household account data, so that the household account book can be easily created by effectively utilizing the information on the purchased products.
[0009]
Further, according to the present invention, in the merchandise information utilization system, when the external storage device stores a URL for accessing the receipt information utilization server and a browser program, and the browser program is started by a computer connected to the network, This is an external storage device that accesses the receipt information utilization server indicated by the URL. When the external storage device is connected to the computer, a browser program is read from the external storage device into the computer and activated, and accesses the receipt information utilization server. The user can connect to the receipt information utilization server and receive a household account book preparation service without performing any special operation.
[0010]
The present invention relates to a merchandise information utilization system, in which a POS terminal that outputs an input user identifier and receipt information in association with each other, and stores the receipt information input from the POS terminal and the user identifier in association with each other. When a computer using the user designates an identifier and requests for receipt information, the store server that outputs the receipt information corresponding to the identifier and the receipt information corresponding to the identifier are totaled according to the identifier of the user. And a receipt information utilization server that stores the calculated household account data and updates the household account data corresponding to the user ID based on the receipt information when the user ID and the receipt information are input from the store server. If the user's identifier is entered without using an external storage device, the receipt information is stored in the store server, and the receipt is stored. It is possible to create a household account book with boric use server.
[0011]
According to the present invention, in a product information utilization system, an external storage device that accumulates points purchased with change and, when a user purchases points with change generated during cash settlement, add points to the external storage device. A POS terminal that stores the information is provided, and the points are points where the user can purchase goods and enjoy services. The user does not need to have a lot of coins, and can purchase goods and services using the stored points. Performance can be improved.
[0012]
Further, according to the present invention, in the merchandise information utilization system, the external storage device is an external storage device capable of presetting a change range for purchasing points, and the POS terminal reads the change range from the external storage device. A point-of-sale terminal that purchases points from the change generated at the time of cash settlement according to the range, and the user accumulates a part of the change as points within a reasonable range set by the user. You can accumulate points without knowing it.
[0013]
According to the present invention, in a product information utilization system, a POS terminal for inputting a user identifier and information on food / foodstuff purchased by the user, and a management for acquiring the user identifier and food / foodstuff information input to the POS terminal The center, a database storing ideal dietary state data, and information on foods / foodstuffs corresponding to the user's identifier are obtained from the management center and compared with the ideal dietary state data stored in the database. And a meal support server that provides meal guidance to the user, and can provide meal guidance to the user based on the food / foodstuff purchased by the user.
[0014]
According to the present invention, in the merchandise information utilization system, the POS terminal includes a convenience store POS terminal or a super POS terminal provided in a convenience store or a supermarket, and the management center is a convenience store management center or a super management system that supervises the convenience store or the supermarket. A convenience store database or a super database that includes a user center and stores information on foods / foodstuffs obtained by the management center, including a center, and provides meals to the user based on foods / foodstuffs purchased at a convenience store or a supermarket. Can provide guidance.
[0015]
According to the present invention, in the product information utilization system, a computer, a mobile phone, and a convenience store multimedia terminal used by the user are used as devices for inputting information on foods / foodstuffs not input by the POS terminal. By supplementally inputting the content by the user, the accuracy of the meal instruction can be improved.
[0016]
According to the present invention, in the above-mentioned commodity information utilization system, the dietary life support server causes the contents of the dietary guidance to include information on foods / foodstuffs that are excessive or deficient compared to ideal dietary intake data, and the dietary guidance is provided. Including a questionnaire for inquiring whether or not there is an intention to follow, the user can clarify the dietary guidance to the user and confirm the result of the dietary guidance by the questionnaire.
[0017]
According to the present invention, in the above product information utilization system, the dietary life support server provides information on foods / foodstuffs that are insufficient for the user in the content of the dietary guidance to a corresponding convenience store or a corresponding supermarket. On the provider side, foods and the like desired by the user can be assorted.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The product information utilization system according to the embodiment of the present invention stores information on a product purchased by a user from a POS terminal provided in a store, and stores the information as receipt information in an external storage device connected to the POS terminal. When a user inserts an external storage device into a PC at home and accesses a specific site, a household account book creation server aggregates receipt information input from the external storage device to create and display a household account book. In some cases, a user can create a household account book without transferring or inputting the name, amount, and the like of a purchased product, thereby improving convenience.
[0019]
Further, the product information utilization system according to the embodiment of the present invention inputs the information of the food purchased by the user from the convenience store POS terminal or the super POS terminal, and inputs the information via the convenience store management center or the super management center. The support server obtains and diagnoses a meal condition from the collected information, and provides a diagnosis result to a corresponding user as meal guidance, and also provides information on food related to the guidance content to a convenience store or the like. A meal guidance can be received without inputting information on the purchased food, and a convenience store can provide a food desired by the user according to the meal guidance.
[0020]
The product information utilization system (first system) according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the product information utilization system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, the first product information utilization system includes a receipt information utilization server 1, a POS terminal 2 provided in a store or the like, and a store connected to a plurality of POS terminals 2 for inventory management and the like. It comprises a server 20, a user PC 4 provided at a user's home or the like, and a USB key 5 as an external storage device.
[0021]
Further, the receipt information utilization server 1 is provided with a receipt creation unit 11, a household account book creation unit 12, and a dietary life support unit 13.
The user PC 4 is connected to the receipt information utilization server 1 via the Internet, the POS terminal 2 is connected to the store server 20, and the user PC 4 is connected via the Internet.
[0022]
Specific features of the first system will be specifically described.
The POS terminal 2 is a POS terminal provided in a store such as a supermarket or a convenience store and having a general cash register function, and has a USB port into which a USB key is inserted. Then, at the time of accounting, a total price is calculated based on the input product name, quantity, and price to generate receipt information, which is stored in the inserted USB key 5.
[0023]
The USB key 5 has an IC memory mounted therein, and receives receipt information input from the POS terminal 2, household account book data classified and totaled, a URL of a site provided by the receipt information utilization server 1, and the URL The external storage device stores a browser program for accessing the POS terminal 2 and a USB port provided in the POS terminal 2 or the user PC 4 to exchange data with the POS terminal 2 or the user PC.
[0024]
In the first system, when the user purchases a product and the USB key 5 is inserted into the USB port of the POS terminal 2, the information includes the store name, date and time, the purchased product name, the product price, the total price, and the like. The receipt information is written in the memory inside the USB key 5.
[0025]
When the USB key 5 is inserted into the USB port of the user PC 4, the household account data stored in the internal memory, the receipt information, and a browser program (browser) for automatically connecting to the receipt information utilization server 1. ) Is output to the user PC 4. Note that the browser does not necessarily need to be stored in the USB key 5, and in that case, the site of the receipt information utilization server 1 may be accessed using a normal browser provided in the user PC 4.
[0026]
The receipt information utilization server 1 creates and provides useful information for a user on a specific Web site based on receipt information transmitted from the user. In the first system, the receipt information utilization server 1 performs services of receipt creation, household account book creation, and eating habits support.
[0027]
The receipt creation unit 11 of the receipt information utilization server 1 creates a receipt based on receipt information data input from the user PC 4 via the Internet, and outputs the receipt to the user PC 4.
[0028]
In addition, the household account book creating means 12 of the receipt information utilization server 1 classifies the receipt information input from the user PC 4 and tallies it together with the household account data input from the user PC 4 to create a household account book. This is output to PC4.
[0029]
The dietary life support means 13 tabulates and analyzes the data classified as food based on the receipt information input from the user PC4, compares it with an ideal dietary life, and uses the result as dietary life advice for the user PC4. Is output to The operation of the receipt information utilization server will be described later in detail.
[0030]
When the USB key 5 is inserted, the user PC 4 acquires the browser input from the USB key 5, activates the browser, connects to the receipt information utilization server 1, and enters the household account book input from the USB key 5. The data and the receipt information are output to the receipt information utilization server 1 via the Internet, and the household account book, the receipt, and the dietary life advice input from the receipt information utilization server 1 via the Internet are displayed. Note that the household account data, receipt information, and program once read from the USB key 5 may be stored inside the user PC 4 and only new receipt information may be read from the USB key 5.
[0031]
In addition, since the receipt information and the household account data are extremely personal information, even if the USB key 5 is stolen or dropped, the user sets in advance so that the information cannot be seen unnecessarily. The household account book data and receipt information may not be taken into the user PC 4 without inputting a specific password or encryption such as a password.
[0032]
In addition, from the keyboard or the like of the user PC 4, income and expenditures not stored in the USB key, such as utility bills and transportation expenses, which are automatically debited, are added to the household account data of the USB key 5, and input together with the receipt information. It is also possible to transmit the data to the receipt information utilization server 1, and the household account book creating means 12 sorts and totals the data input from the user PC 4 in the same manner as the data input from the USB key, and reflects the data in the household account book. It is possible.
[0033]
Next, the operation of the first system shown in FIG. 1 will be described.
When the user makes a shopping at the store, the clerk operates the POS terminal 2 and inserts the USB key 5 into the POS terminal 2 when calculating the total amount or the like. As in the case of ordinary accounting, when information on a product name, amount, and quantity is input to the POS terminal 2, a total amount is calculated, and information such as a store name, purchase date and time is added, and receipt information is created. , Receipt information is input to the USB key 5 and stored. Therefore, there is no need to issue a paper receipt at the store.
[0034]
Then, when the user inserts the USB key 5 into the user PC 4 at home or the like, the household account book data already classified and totaled, the unclassified receipt information newly input from the POS terminal 2, and the receipt The URL and the browser for accessing the information utilization server 1 are output to the user PC 4, and the user PC 4 starts the browser and accesses a specific site indicated by the URL and provided by the receipt creating means 11 via the Internet. I do.
If the USB key 5 does not include a browser, the receipt information utilization server 1 may be accessed using browser software provided on the user PC 4.
[0035]
When the user PC 4 is connected to the receipt information utilization server 1, the household account data and unclassified receipt information stored in the USB key 5 are output from the user PC 4 to the receipt information utilization server 1.
Then, items such as “receipt”, “household account book”, and “dietary life” are displayed on the display screen of the user PC 4, and the receipt information utilization server 1 performs a receipt creation, household account book creation, and eating habits support service according to the user's selection operation. Is provided.
[0036]
When “receipt” is selected, the receipt creation means of the receipt information utilization server 1 determines the product name, the amount, the total amount, the quantity, the store name, the purchase date and the like included in the unclassified receipt information, A receipt in a general format is created and the receipt is displayed on the user PC 4. As a result, the user can check the purchased items and the amount of the day.
[0037]
It is also possible to store the program of the receipt creation means 11 in the USB key 5, and in this case, when the USB key 5 is inserted into the user PC 4, the receipt creation program is output to the user PC 4. And displays the receipt on the display unit of the user PC 4 based on the receipt information that has not been counted.
[0038]
When “household account book” is selected, the household account book creating means of the receipt information utilization server 1 sorts and tallies unclassified receipt information for each item of the household account book, and collects the household account book already classified and stored. In addition to the data, the household account book data is updated by summing up the amount of each item, the day, the week, the month, and the year. Then, the totaled household account data is output to the user PC 4, and the user PC 4 stores the data in the USB key 5. As a result, the latest household account data is stored in the USB key 5.
[0039]
Note that the receipt information of the USB key 5 can be deleted at any time by an operation from the user PC 4. However, when a certain period has elapsed in the browser in advance, or when the receipt information is reflected in the household account data, the receipt information is deleted. A function for automatically deleting a file may be incorporated.
[0040]
When “dietary lifestyle” is selected, the dietary lifestyle support means control unit 13 of the receipt information utilization server 1 compares the data with ideal nutrient intake data stored in advance and based on the comparison result. An advice is created and output to the user PC 4. For advice, prepare several kinds of advice messages according to the dietary type in advance, extract and analyze data on food from the user's receipt information, judge the user's dietary type, and type A corresponding advice message is output to the user PC 4. The contents of the advice point out problems such as the imbalance of nutrition and the calorie intake in the user's diet, and guide the user to an appropriate dietary habit, what kind of food and how much to take. In the ad ice, it is also possible to describe specific menu examples and recipes.
[0041]
As a result, the user can easily know his / her dietary habits, and if he / she selects foods with reference to advice at the time of purchasing foods, it can be used to promote health. In particular, a great effect can be expected for single expatriates and students living alone who have relatively difficult to eat with a nutritional attention.
[0042]
In the system shown in FIG. 1, the receipt information and the household account data are extremely personal information, and are therefore all stored in the USB key 5 or the user PC 4 as an external storage device. 1, a database may be provided so that household account book data and receipt information input from the user PC may be stored in association with a personal identification ID (user ID).
[0043]
When accumulating household account data and receipt information in the receipt information utilization server 1, when a user accesses, only a user who has input a user ID and a password and is authenticated can be accessed, and information is strictly managed. .
[0044]
According to the merchandise information utilization system according to the first embodiment, the purchase information input from the POS terminal 2 is totaled, and the receipt information including the purchase date and time and the store name is added to the POS terminal 2 via the USB port. When the USB key 5 is inserted into the user PC 4, the USB key 5 outputs the stored household account data and new receipt information to the user PC 4, When the user PC 4 starts the browser stored in the USB key to access the receipt information utilization server 1 and outputs the household account book data and the receipt information, the receipt information utilization server 1 classifies the receipt information and outputs the household account data. And the household account data is updated and displayed on the user PC 4, and the user PC 4 stores the household account data in the USB key 5. Therefore, the user can create a household account book without troublesome work such as receiving a paper receipt, copying it to a household account book and totaling it by himself, and it is convenient because a store does not have to issue a paper receipt. This has the effect of reducing costs and saving resources.
[0045]
Further, according to the first system, since the household account data and the receipt information are stored in the USB key 5, it can be easily carried, and the receipt information utilization server 1 can be easily accessed from any computer. Thus, there is an effect that the household account book can be easily displayed.
[0046]
Furthermore, even if the USB key 5 is inserted into the user PC 4, it is possible to improve security by preventing the user PC 4 from receiving household account data and receipt information without inputting a pre-registered encryption. .
[0047]
Further, according to the first system, the receipt information utilization server 1 displays the receipt based on the receipt information input from the user PC 4, so that the user can use the receipt information utilization server anywhere without any paper receipt. There is an effect that information on how much has been purchased can be easily seen.
[0048]
In addition, according to the first system, the receipt information utilization server 1 analyzes the user's food purchase status based on the household account data and the receipt information, and compares the analyzed information with the stored ideal dietary information. , Because the dietary advice tailored to individual users is displayed, users can review their dietary habits with reference to advice and purchase foods that are conscious of becoming closer to ideals to promote health There is an effect that can be.
[0049]
In the first system, the external storage device is a USB key, but may be an IC card. In that case, the POS terminal 2 and the user PC 4 are provided with an IC card reader.
[0050]
Next, a merchandise information utilization system according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram illustrating a configuration of a product information utilization system (second system) according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Parts having the same configuration as in the first system will be described with the same reference numerals.
As shown in FIG. 2, the second system has substantially the same configuration as the first system shown in FIG. 2, but the method when the user acquires the receipt information is different from that of the first system. Partly different, the receipt information can be obtained using a member card 6 in addition to an external storage device such as a USB key.
[0051]
The characteristic part of the second system will be described.
The store server 20 'inputs and stores receipt information associated with the user's ID from the POS terminal 2', and receives a request from the user PC 4 via the Internet to obtain receipt information specifying the user ID. In this case, if the user is authenticated, the receipt information corresponding to the user ID is output to the user PC 4. The store server 20 'stores a user ID and a password for a pre-registered user, and authenticates with a password when requesting receipt information.
[0052]
The member card 6 is distributed to users registered in the store server 20 'in advance, and is a magnetic or IC card storing a user ID. When a user ID is input to the POS terminal 2 'through the member card 6 to the POS terminal 2' at the time of accounting, the POS terminal 2 'outputs the generated receipt information to the store server 20' with the user ID. It is.
The member card 6 may be a card issued by the merchandise information utilization system of the present invention or a card issued by the store server 20 'as long as it can be associated with the receipt information in each store server 20'. It does not matter.
[0053]
The operation of the second system will be described.
The operation using the USB key in the second system is the same as that described in the first system, and thus the description is omitted here, and a method of acquiring receipt information using a member card will be described.
[0054]
When a user ID is read from the member card 6 via a card reader unit (not shown) of the POS terminal 2 'at the time of receipt creation at the POS terminal 2', the POS terminal 2 'attaches the user ID to the receipt information. And outputs it to the store server 20 '.
[0055]
The store server 20 stores receipt information for each user ID. Then, when there is an access from the user PC 4, the user ID is input, the receipt information is requested, and the user is authenticated with a password or the like, the store server 20 requests the receipt information stored corresponding to the user ID. This is output to the original user PC 4. Then, the receipt information transmitted from the store server 20 to the user PC 4 is used in the same manner as when the receipt information is input from the USB key 5.
[0056]
If a member card is used, even a user who cannot use the USB key can acquire receipt information, access the receipt information utilization server 1, and easily create a household account book, thereby improving convenience. You can do it.
[0057]
Further, in the second system, not only the USB key but also the receipt information utilization server 1 may store the household account information corresponding to the user ID. In this case, when the user accesses the store server 20 ′ from the user PC 4 and requests acquisition of the receipt information, the receipt information is transmitted to the receipt information utilization server 1, and the receipt information utilization server 1 already stores the information corresponding to the user ID. The information is totaled together with the household account information and is output to the user PC 4 registered corresponding to the user ID.
In this case, since no USB key is used, it is not necessary to provide a USB port for each POS terminal 2 '.
[0058]
According to the merchandise information utilization system (second system) according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the POS terminal 2 'inserts the member card 6 when the receipt information is created, the created receipt information is used. To the store server 20 ′ with the user ID read from the member card 6, the store server 20 ′ stores the user ID and the receipt information in association with each other, and assigns the user ID from the user PC 4. If there is a request for information and the user is authenticated with a personal identification number or the like, the receipt information corresponding to the user ID is output to the user PC 4, so even if the user does not have a USB key, Receipt information can be obtained, and there is an effect that a household account book creation and eating habits support service can be received.
[0059]
Next, a product information utilization system (third system) according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The third system is intended to enhance the function of supporting eating habits by using information of foods and ingredients in the product information. First, the configuration of the third system will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the third system includes a diet support server 10, a DB 12, an operation terminal 13, a user PC 4, a mobile phone 42, an IC card 41, a convenience store management center 31, and a convenience store DB 32. , A convenience store POS terminal 33, a convenience store multimedia terminal 34, a super management center 31, a super DB 22, and a super POS terminal 23.
[0060]
The eating support server 1 is connected with a user PC 4, a mobile phone 5, a convenience store management center 11, and a super management center 21 via the Internet, and the convenience store management center 11 has a convenience store DB 12, a convenience store POS terminal 13, and a convenience store POS terminal 13. A multimedia terminal 14 is connected, and a super DB 22 and a super POS terminal 23 are connected to the super management center 21.
[0061]
First, in the third system, a user who wishes to receive meal guidance performs user registration in advance. Then, the registered user is provided with the IC card 43, and by reading the IC card 43 with the convenience store POS terminal 33 or the super POS terminal 23, the information of the food purchased by the user (information of the food material) is managed at the convenience store. The dietary support system 10 accumulates the information of the foods stored in the convenience store DB 32 or the super DB 22 via the center 31 or the super management center 21, and diagnoses the eating situation.
[0062]
Next, each part of the third system will be specifically described.
The eating habits support server 10 manages information on the user's personal foods / foodstuffs obtained at convenience stores or supermarkets, diagnoses the user's own eating situation by processing a computer program for meal guidance, and provides information on meal guidance to the user. provide.
In addition, the eating habits support server 10 provides information on foods / foodstuffs that the user lacks to convenience stores and supermarkets in accordance with the contents of the diagnosis, so that the user can easily supply the foods / foodstuffs that the user lacks from the convenience store or the like.
[0063]
The DB 12 is a database of the dietary life support server 10 and stores information on foods / foodstuffs purchased by the user, and also stores diagnosed meal guidance contents and the like.
The DB 12 includes a food database including food data on foods / foodstuffs and ideal standard data serving as a standard for meal guidance, and is used when diagnosing a meal situation.
The operation terminal 13 is a computer for performing setting and maintenance in the eating support server 10, and installs a meal status diagnosis program and the like.
[0064]
The user PC 4 is a personal computer (PC) owned by the user registered in advance, and receives meal guidance, and additionally inputs meal contents taken outside of convenience stores and supermarkets.
Note that the user PC 4 accesses the diet support server 10 in order to receive dietary guidance and supplementary input. In this case, the user PC 4 needs to input a user ID and a password to authenticate the user.
[0065]
The mobile phone 42, like the user PC 4, is a device for receiving dietary guidance and performing supplementary input, and is a mobile phone that can be connected to the Internet via a base station.
The IC card 43 stores information for specifying a user. The IC card 43 may be distributed to users registered by the operating entity of the eating support server 10, or may be an IC card issued independently by a convenience store or a supermarket.
[0066]
The convenience store management center 31 is a computer to which convenience store POS terminals 33 and convenience store multimedia terminals 34 of a plurality of convenience stores are connected. Data obtained from the terminals is stored in a convenience store DB 32.
[0067]
In particular, the convenience store management center 31 inputs information on food / foodstuffs purchased by the user from the convenience store POS terminal 33 in association with the user, and stores the information in the convenience store DB 32. Then, the convenience store management center 31 transmits the information on the food / foodstuff of the user to the eating support server 10 voluntarily or in response to a request from the eating support server 1.
[0068]
When the user ID and the password are input from the convenience store multimedia terminal 34, the convenience store management center 31 connects to the eating support server 10 and the user receives meal guidance from the convenience store multimedia terminal 34 or receives supplementary input. I can do it.
[0069]
The convenience store DB 32 stores the user information and the food / foodstuff information input from the convenience store POS terminal 33 together with the purchase date and time. Here, the user information is a user ID stored in the IC card 41.
[0070]
The convenience store POS terminal 33 reads the food / foodstuff purchased by the user with a barcode, reads the user information of the IC card 41 with an IC card reader attached to the terminal, and stores the user information and the food / food information in the convenience store management center. 31.
[0071]
The convenience store multimedia terminal 34 is a terminal installed at a convenience store where tickets can be purchased and the like. User registration, display of meal guidance, supplementary input of meal contents, etc. are possible, and the contents of meal guidance can be printed. It has become.
When the user inputs the user ID and the password from the convenience store multimedia terminal 34, the user can access the eating support server 10 and display meal guidance and the like.
[0072]
The super management center 21 is a computer to which super POS terminals 23 of a plurality of super stores are connected, and data acquired from the terminals is stored in a super DB 22.
[0073]
In particular, the super management center 21 inputs information on food / foodstuffs purchased by the user from the super POS terminal 23 in association with the user, and stores the information in the super DB 22. Then, the super management center 21 voluntarily or transmits the food / food ingredients information of the user to the diet support server 10 in response to a request from the diet support server 10.
[0074]
The super DB 22 stores the user information and the food / food information input from the super POS terminal 23 together with the purchase date and time. Here, the user information is a user ID stored in the IC card 41.
[0075]
The super POS terminal 23 reads the food / foodstuff purchased by the user with a bar code, reads the user information of the IC card 41 with an IC card reader attached to the terminal, and stores the user information and the information of the food / foodstuff in the super management center. 21.
[0076]
Next, the operation of the third system will be described.
The basic operation of the third product information utilization system is as follows: first, a user registration process; second, a user's food / foodstuff data acquisition process; third, a meal status diagnosis process; fourth, a diagnosis result provision process; This is the process of providing information to the food provider.
[0077]
The first user registration process is a process in which a user who desires meal guidance inputs and registers necessary information using the user PC 4, the mobile phone 42, or the convenience store multimedia terminal 34. A password is assigned. With this user registration, the related information of the user is registered in DB2.
[0078]
Further, the IC card 41 storing the user ID may be distributed by user registration. In this case, a point may be given to the IC card 41 every time the system is used, and the point may be exchanged for a specific product or service.
[0079]
The food / foodstuff data acquisition processing of the second user is performed when the user inserts the IC card 41 at the convenience store POS terminal 33 or the super POS terminal 23 and purchases the food / foodstuff, and the user ID of the IC card 41 and the purchased food / foodstuff are displayed. The information is stored in the convenience store DB 32 or the super DB 22 via the convenience store management center 31 or the super management center 21.
[0080]
The convenience store management center 31 or the super management center 21 voluntarily transmits the user ID and the food / food information stored in the convenience store DB 32 or the super DB 22 to the eating support server 10 or the user ID from the eating support server 10. Is transmitted to the eating support server 10 in response to the transmission request specifying the user ID and the food / foodstuff.
[0081]
The above-mentioned spontaneous transmission is suitable for a case where data transmission is performed every time the user purchases food or the like, and transmission based on a request from the dietary life support server 10 is performed every time the user refers to the contents of a meal condition diagnosis. Suitable for sending.
That is, the former stores data in DB2 in advance, and the latter acquires data when outputting a diagnosis result.
[0082]
If the user cannot input food / food information using the IC card 41, the user supplementarily inputs the meal contents using the user PC 4, the mobile phone 42 or the convenience store multimedia terminal 34, and diagnoses the meal situation. Can be improved in accuracy.
[0083]
The third meal status diagnosis process is based on the information on the user's food / foodstuff obtained from the convenience store management center 31 and the super management center 21 and the meal contents supplementarily input from the user PC 4, the mobile phone 42 or the convenience store multimedia terminal 34. Then, the user grasps the overall dietary situation of the user, obtains the bias of the dietary and the like, and acquires information on the shortage and information on the food / foodstuff to be supplemented.
[0084]
In order to realize the above-mentioned diagnostic processing, DB2 has information similar to the information on foods / foodstuffs managed by convenience stores and supermarkets, and the information is coded. A food database in which codes and food names are associated with each other is provided. Furthermore, the food database stores the amount, calories, nutrients, and the like for the food.
[0085]
In addition, the meal state diagnosis processing includes a meal state diagnosis program for diagnosing a meal state based on information on food / foodstuff of the user and information on a food database. The operation of the meal status diagnosis program will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the meal status diagnosis program according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 4, the meal status diagnosis program reads out the data acquired by the above-mentioned user's food / foodstuff data acquisition processing as the second processing (S1), and outputs information such as calories and nutrients for each food / foodstuff. Acquire (S2).
Here, reading of the acquired data is performed on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
[0086]
Next, a daily, weekly, or monthly total is calculated from the obtained food / food calories and nutrients (S3), and an ideal dietary intake determined by the user's age, gender, height, weight, etc. The data is compared with the data (S4), and a report (diagnosis result) on over-ingested food / foodstuff or insufficient food / foodstuff is created from the comparison result (S5).
This report is a dietary guide to getting the right diet and includes supplemental information if needed.
[0087]
The fourth diagnostic result providing process is performed when the user accesses the computer by inputting a user ID and a password in order to obtain a diagnostic result from the user PC 4, the mobile phone 42, or the convenience store multimedia terminal 34. I will provide a.
Further, even if there is no access from the user, the diagnosis result may be transmitted to the user by e-mail.
[0088]
The fifth process of providing information to the food provider provides information on the food / foodstuff recommended to the user to the convenience store or supermarket where the user purchased the food / foodstuff (recommended food information).
Based on the recommended food information, the convenience store or supermarket can know foods / foodstuffs required by the health-conscious user, and can provide those foods and the like. In addition, the user can obtain foods / foodstuffs according to the dietary guidance, and can promote health management.
[0089]
In the fourth diagnosis result providing process, a questionnaire is given to the user as to whether or not the dietary life support server 10 intends to purchase foods / foodstuffs according to the meal instruction, and the meal instruction is returned by replying to the questionnaire. It is also possible to know the number of users who purchase foods and the like according to the above, and to inform the kind and quantity of foods / foodstuffs required for the relevant convenience store or the like. As a result, the convenience store or the like can prepare foods and the like that are likely to be purchased, which has the effect of reducing unnecessary purchasing.
[0090]
In addition, the eating habits support server 10 collects and analyzes the opinions of users who do not follow the dietary guidance by the questionnaire. Through this analysis, the contents of the dietary guidance will be devised.
[0091]
Furthermore, the dietary life support server 10 may change the next meal guidance content based on the result of the questionnaire and provide the changed content to the user.
More specifically, the first meal guidance pointed out foods that were ingested a lot or foods that were not sufficiently ingested, and advised to keep a balanced diet. For the user who does not follow, the content of the second instruction is changed according to the reason. For example, if you do not have enough meal time, provide information on supplements to supplement nutrients, and if you eat a lot of food due to taste, provide information on exercise to eliminate calorie over Is what you do.
[0092]
In other words, the pattern of the second instruction content is stored in the DB 12 in advance in accordance with the questionnaire result, and the dietary life support server 1 provides the user with dietary instruction with contents suitable for the user according to the pattern.
[0093]
According to the merchandise information utilization system according to the third embodiment of the present invention, information on foods / foodstuffs purchased by users at convenience stores and supermarkets is transmitted to the eating support server 10 via the convenience store management center 31 or the super management center 21. Obtains a diagnosis of the eating situation based on the information, and provides a diagnosis result (meal guidance) to the user, so that the user can manage his / her own eating habits without entering a special meal menu. There is an effect that can be performed.
[0094]
In addition, in order to improve the accuracy of the diagnosis of the eating situation, when the user purchases food / food at a convenience store or a supermarket other than the above or when he / she eats out, a supplementary input of the eating menu can be made by the user PC 4 or the mobile phone 42 or the like. I have to.
[0095]
Also, according to the third system, the eating habits support server 10 provides appropriate information on foods / foodstuffs to a convenience store or a supermarket based on a meal instruction to the user, so that the convenience store and the supermarket need the user. Has the effect of providing in a timely manner the desired food / food ingredients according to the dietary guidance.
[0096]
Furthermore, according to the third system, when providing meal guidance to a user, a questionnaire is conducted, and whether or not to comply with the meal guidance is counted, and the number of users to follow and the food / foodstuff of the meal guidance content Is provided to convenience stores and supermarkets, so that a convenience store or the like can prepare foods and the like that match the user who follows the meal guidance, and has the effect of reducing wasteful purchasing.
[0097]
Further, according to the third system, for a user who does not follow the dietary guidance according to the questionnaire result, the guidance content that matches among the guidance content prepared in advance is selected and provided for that reason. Thus, there is an effect that the contents of the instruction can be made more suitable for the user.
[0098]
Next, a merchandise information utilization system (a fourth system) according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The fourth system is a change that occurs when you purchase goods with cash at a convenience store or supermarket, and you can purchase points that can be used in the system and use them to receive product purchases and services. It can solve the problem that it is troublesome to have change coins.
[0099]
The fourth system can be realized by adding a function of performing point purchase processing by fishing to the above-described first to third systems, and is not illustrated here.
Specifically, the user carries an external storage device such as a USB key or a member card for storing points, and the POS terminal of a store that is a member of the fourth system reads and displays the points, It has a function to perform point purchase and accumulation processing in the event of occurrence of. The data of points purchased with change may be held in the receipt information described in the first or second system, and the accumulated points are used only at the member store. .
[0100]
Then, when the user makes a purchase at the store with cash and has change, the user purchases points with the change and stores the points in the USB key. As a feature of the fourth system, a change range for purchasing points is set in advance for each user and stored in the USB key, and the change range set at the time of accounting is read by the POS terminal. The points are "sold" and added to the previous points read from the USB key to update the data of the points, and to calculate the amount of cash refunded (apparent change).
[0101]
The range of change is 1 yen coin only, 5 yen coin or less, 10 yen coin or less, 50 yen or less, 100 yen or less, 500 yen or less, etc. Is set. For example, when "one yen coin only" is set, if the change is 358 yen, points for 8 yen are purchased and 350 yen is returned in cash. Even if the change is the same amount, if "100 yen coin or less" is set, all 358 yen will be used for point purchase and there will be no cash refund.
[0102]
In this way, if the points are purchased with change and stored in the USB key, the user accumulates points without knowing without forcing, without having to worry about increasing coins and troublesome purchases. The service is available, which is convenient for the user.
[0103]
When the point data is included in the receipt information, when the USB key is inserted into the user PC, the point information is output to the user PC in the same manner as other receipt information, and the receipt stored in the USB key is stored. The present point balance can be displayed by the creation program, or the receipt information utilization server 1 can display the points together with the receipt information. Further, as in the second system, the point data can be stored in the store server as a part of the receipt information.
[0104]
According to the merchandise information utilization system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, points that can be used in the system are purchased with change generated when shopping is performed with cash, and points are stored in an external storage device such as a USB key. By accumulating points, you can purchase goods and services with accumulated points, and users can purchase goods and services with accumulated points without having to worry about increased coins. There is an effect that there is.
[0105]
In addition, according to the fourth system, since the range of change for which points are purchased can be arbitrarily set by the user, there is an effect that the user can accumulate points without forcing himself without knowing.
[0106]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a POS terminal for inputting information on goods and services purchased by a user and outputting the information as receipt information to an external storage device, a receipt information input from the POS terminal and totalized household account data, An external storage device for storing the receipt information and receipt information read out from the external storage device, and the receipt information for classifying the receipt information for each item, totaling the total with the household account data, and updating the household account data. Since the system is a product information utilization system including a utilization server, there is an effect that a household account book can be easily created by effectively utilizing information on purchased products.
[0107]
Further, according to the present invention, the external storage device stores a URL for accessing the receipt information utilization server and a browser program, and when the browser program is started by a computer connected to the network, the receipt information utilization server indicated by the URL When the external storage device is connected to a computer, the browser program is read from the external storage device to the computer and started up, so that the receipt information utilization server can be accessed. This has the effect that the user can connect to the receipt information utilization server and receive the household account book preparation service without performing any special operation.
[0108]
The present invention relates to a POS terminal that outputs an input user identifier and receipt information in association with each other, and stores the receipt information input from the POS terminal and the user identifier in association with each other, and stores the information in a computer used by a user. Stores a store server that outputs receipt information corresponding to the identifier when there is a request for receipt information by designating an identifier, and stores the household account data that totals the receipt information corresponding to the identifier according to the identifier of the user. When the user ID and the receipt information are input from the store server, the product information utilization system includes a receipt information utilization server that updates the household account data corresponding to the user ID based on the receipt information. If a user identifier is input without using a storage device, receipt information is stored in the store server, and the receipt information activity is performed. There is an effect that it is possible to create a household account book on the server.
[0109]
The present invention provides an external storage device that accumulates points purchased with change, and a POS terminal that adds points to the external storage device and accumulates the points when the user purchases points with change generated during cash settlement. Since the system is a product information utilization system where points can be purchased and enjoyed services, the user does not need to have a lot of coins and can purchase goods and services with accumulated points, improving convenience. There is an effect that can be improved.
[0110]
Further, according to the present invention, the external storage device is an external storage device capable of setting a range of change for purchasing points in advance, and the POS terminal reads the range of change from the external storage device and changes the change generated at the time of cash settlement. The POS terminal is a POS terminal that purchases points at a price according to the range. Therefore, the user can accumulate a portion of the change as points within a reasonable range set by the user. There is an effect that points can be accumulated without knowing.
[0111]
According to the present invention, in a product information utilization system, a POS terminal for inputting a user identifier and information on food / foodstuff purchased by the user, and a management for acquiring the user identifier and food / foodstuff information input to the POS terminal The center, a database storing ideal dietary state data, and information on foods / foodstuffs corresponding to the user's identifier are obtained from the management center and compared with the ideal dietary state data stored in the database. And a meal support server that provides meal guidance to the user, and has the effect of providing meal guidance to the user based on the food / foodstuff purchased by the user.
[0112]
According to the present invention, there is provided a POS terminal for inputting a user identifier and information on food / foodstuff purchased by the user, a management center for acquiring the user identifier and food / foodstuff information input to the POS terminal, A database that stores data on typical food intake status and information on foods / foodstuffs corresponding to the user's identifier are obtained from the management center, and are compared with the data on ideal food intake status stored in the database and are compared with the user. Is a product information utilization system having a dietary life support server that provides dietary guidance to the user, so that there is an effect that dietary guidance can be provided to the user based on the food / foodstuff purchased by the user.
[0113]
According to the present invention, the POS terminal includes a convenience store POS terminal or a super POS terminal provided in a convenience store or a supermarket, and the management center includes a convenience store management center or a super management center that supervises the convenience store or the supermarket. The above product information utilization system is provided with a convenience store database or a super database that stores user identifiers obtained at the center and information on foods / foodstuffs, so the user can eat meals based on foods / foodstuffs purchased at a convenience store or a supermarket. It has the effect of giving guidance.
[0114]
According to the present invention, the computer, the mobile phone, and the convenience store multimedia terminal used by the user are the above-described product information utilization system, which is a device for inputting information on food / foodstuff that has not been input by the POS terminal. There is an effect that the accuracy of the meal instruction can be improved by supplementarily inputting the content by the user.
[0115]
According to the present invention, whether the dietary life support server intends to follow the dietary guidance by including information on foods / foodstuffs in excess or deficiency compared to the ideal dietary intake status data in the content of the dietary guidance. Since the above-described product information utilization system includes a questionnaire for inquiring about whether or not the user has a meal guidance, it is possible to clarify the meal guidance to the user and confirm the result of the meal guidance by the questionnaire.
[0116]
According to the present invention, since the dietary life support server is the above-mentioned product information utilization system for providing information on foods / foodstuffs that are insufficient for the user to the corresponding convenience store or the corresponding supermarket in the dietary guidance contents, the food / foodstuffs are used. On the providing side, there is an effect that the user can assort the food items desired by the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a product information utilization system (first system) according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram illustrating a configuration of a product information utilization system (second system) according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a schematic configuration diagram of a product information utilization system (third system) according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a meal status diagnosis program according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Receipt information utilization server, 2 ... POS terminal, 4 ... User PC, 5 ... USB key, 6 ... Member card, 10 ... Eating life support server, 11 ... Receipt creation means, 12 ... Household account book creation means, 13 ... Food Life support means, 20: store server, 21: super management center, 22: super DB, 23: super POS terminal, 31: convenience store management center, 32: convenience store DB, 33: convenience store POS terminal, 34: convenience store multimedia terminal, 41: IC card, 42: Mobile phone

Claims (16)

A POS terminal for inputting information on goods and services purchased by a user and outputting the information as receipt information to an external storage device;
An external storage device for storing receipt information input from the POS terminal and totalized household account data,
For the receipt information and the household account book data read from the external storage device, a receipt information utilization server that classifies the receipt information for each item, and updates the household account book data by totaling the total with the household account data. Product information utilization system characterized by being equipped. The external storage device stores a URL for accessing the receipt information utilization server and a browser program. When the browser program is started by a computer connected to a network, the external storage device accesses the receipt information utilization server indicated by the URL. 2. The product information utilization system according to claim 1, wherein the product information utilization system is a storage device. A POS terminal that outputs the input user identifier and the receipt information in association with each other;
The receipt information input from the POS terminal and the identifier of the user are stored in association with each other, and when there is a request for the receipt information by designating the identifier from the computer used by the user, the receipt information corresponding to the identifier is output. A store server,
In accordance with the identifier of the user, storing the household account data which totals the receipt information corresponding to the identifier, and when the user ID and the receipt information are input from the store server, the user ID based on the receipt information And a receipt information utilization server that updates household account data corresponding to the item. An external storage device for accumulating points purchased with change,
A point-of-sale (POS) terminal that adds points to the external storage device and accumulates the points when the user purchases points with change generated during cash settlement;
The merchandise information utilization system, wherein the points are points at which merchandise can be purchased and services can be enjoyed. The external storage device is an external storage device that can set a range of change for purchasing points in advance,
5. The POS terminal, wherein the POS terminal reads the change range from the external storage device and purchases points from the change generated at the time of cash settlement with an amount corresponding to the range. Product information utilization system described. A POS terminal for inputting a user identifier and information on food / foodstuff purchased by the user;
A management center for acquiring information of a user identifier and food / foodstuff input to the POS terminal;
A database that stores data on ideal dietary intake,
A diet support server that obtains information on foods / foodstuffs corresponding to the identifier of the user from the management center, compares the information with ideal dietary intake status data stored in the database, and provides dietary guidance to the user; Product information utilization system characterized by having. 7. The merchandise information utilization system according to claim 6, wherein the POS terminal includes an IC card reader, and reads the identifier of the user from the IC card storing the identifier of the user and outputs the identifier to the management center. 7. The computer according to claim 6, further comprising a computer or a mobile phone for use by a user that can access the diet support server, wherein the diet support server is a server that provides the contents of the dietary instruction to the computer or the mobile phone. Or the product information utilization system described in 7. The POS terminal includes a convenience store POS terminal provided in a convenience store, and the management center includes a convenience store management center that supervises the convenience store, and stores a user identifier and food / food information acquired by the management center. 9. The product information utilization system according to claim 6, further comprising a convenience store database. The POS terminal includes a super POS terminal provided in a supermarket, and the management center includes a super management center that supervises the supermarket, and a super database that stores user identifiers and food / food information acquired by the management center. The product information utilization system according to any one of claims 6 to 8, further comprising: 10. The product information utilization system according to claim 9, further comprising a convenience store multimedia terminal installed in a convenience store and capable of accessing a diet support server to refer to the contents of the meal instruction. 12. The product information utilization system according to claim 11, wherein the computer, the mobile phone, and the convenience store multimedia terminal used by the user are devices for inputting information of food / foodstuff not input by the POS terminal. The dietary support server causes the contents of the dietary guidance to include information on foods / foodstuffs that are in excess or deficiency as compared with the data on the ideal dietary intake situation, and a questionnaire inquiring whether or not the intention to follow the dietary guidance is made. 13. The commodity information utilization system according to claim 6, wherein the commodity information utilization system is included. 14. The dietary support server according to claim 13, wherein the dietary support server is a server that analyzes a questionnaire result for a user who does not follow the contents of the meal instruction and provides the next instruction with the instruction content of a predetermined pattern. Life support system. The product information utilization server according to claim 13 or 14, wherein the dietary support server is a server that provides information on foods / foodstuffs that the user lacks in a meal guidance content to a corresponding convenience store or a corresponding supermarket. system. 16. The dietary support server according to claim 13, wherein the server provides the information on the number of users who follow the dietary guidance and the missing foods / foodstuffs to a corresponding convenience store or a corresponding supermarket based on a questionnaire result. Product information utilization system described in Crab.

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