JP2006012097A - Electronic retrieval system and electronic retrieval method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and efficiently execute a questionnaire survey to consumers of a target while reducing the complicatedness in retrieval of a commodity or the like with a simple structure. <P>SOLUTION: This system is adapted so as to automatically display a commodity matched to a tabulation result of an importance inputted by a retriever, or candidates intended by the retriever without a preliminary knowledge only by making the retriever select, from basic introductory items for each commodity of commodity data information displayed by an electronic data server 3, a one considered necessary, and input the importance to detail data of the selected basic introductory item by use of numerical value, color, symbol, voice or the like. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic search system and an electronic search method for searching for goods, services and the like using a network capable of bidirectional communication such as the Internet.

  In recent years, searching for necessary items using a network capable of two-way communication, such as the Internet, has been widely performed. When searching for products etc.), there are often many candidates listed as search results. In addition, when selecting a product that is closer to your purpose from among these many candidates, the searcher himself needs to incorporate basic knowledge such as manufacturer name, product name, and service name in advance. Based on basic knowledge, browse many explanations and diagrams of product catalogs displayed on websites and sites created by manufacturers, etc., and compare and examine the advantages, disadvantages, and features of each product etc. Procedures are being taken.

  However, it takes a lot of time and effort to search a large number of homepages, and the explanations and diagrams such as product catalogs displayed on each homepage are displayed mainly on the strengths of their products and services. Therefore, it is often difficult to compare with each other, and there are cases where there is no description of features for comparing the same type of products.

  For example, if you want to buy a car, first consider the searcher's own lifestyle, preferences, product performance, expandability, etc., and then on the car company website for each car type The specification items such as performance and function will be examined sequentially. In that case, if the candidate vehicle type or manufacturer name is not known in advance, the corresponding homepage cannot be accessed. In addition, when narrowing down after the number of candidate vehicles has become several, it is not necessary to go back and forth multiple times or display multiple screens in order to compare the performance and functions of the candidate vehicle. must not. Furthermore, if the searcher's request changes while viewing the product catalog, the same procedure must be repeated each time a desired function is selected.

  For this reason, at some sites on the Internet, major retailers such as home appliances display only a part of the products handled in the list, or only a simple catalog is displayed. There are cases where the price is linked to the store site, but the problem is essentially the same, so it is not a fundamental solution.

  Furthermore, when conducting a questionnaire to investigate consumer needs on the homepage, it is usually a questionnaire for unspecified majority, but in reality, the needs are surveyed only for targeted consumers. It is more accurate to do. For this reason, pre-registration or sending questionnaires to consumers to be targeted has been carried out, but it takes a lot of time and effort to examine and select consumer information. Therefore, the situation is extremely inefficient.

JP 2004-86834 A

  Therefore, the present invention reduces the complexity when searching for a target product from a plurality of candidates, and can perform a smooth search operation even if the conditions are changed during the search, It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic search system and an electronic search method capable of easily and efficiently executing a questionnaire for consumers.

  In order to achieve the above object, in the electronic search system according to claim 1 and the electronic search method according to claim 3, an unspecified number of search clients arranged on the searcher side, an electronic data server of the business operator, Are connected to each other via a network so that product data information relating to products handled by the electronic data server is provided and stored from each data providing client on the product handler side. The electronic data server selects each of the basic specification items related to each product of the product data information received from each data providing client to each searcher through the search client. Details of the basic specification items displayed through the search client by each searcher. The importance level for the data is displayed so that it can be input to each searcher through the search client, and the result of calculating the importance level for the detailed data of each detailed specification item input by the searcher through the search client is displayed. The product data information is compared with the detailed data of the basic specification items in each product, and a product that matches the importance totaling result is displayed alone or in a plurality.

  According to the electronic search system according to claim 1 and the electronic search method according to claim 3 having such a configuration, the searcher can specify the basic specification items regarding each product in the product data information displayed by the electronic data server. Simply select what you think is necessary, and enter the importance of the selected basic data items using numerical values, colors, symbols, sounds, etc. The products that match the calculated result of importance, that is, candidates for the searcher are automatically displayed without any prior knowledge.

  Further, the electronic search system according to claim 2 is provided with means for displaying specific items related to the personal information of each searcher in claim 1 in a state that can be input through the search client. By summing up the importance of input items, consumer needs are accurately analyzed and grasped.

  As described above, in the electronic search system and electronic search method according to the present invention, the searcher can use what is deemed necessary from the basic specification items related to each product in the product data information displayed by the electronic data server. Simply select and enter the importance level for the detailed data of the selected basic specification item, and products that match the search result of the importance level entered by the searcher, that is, the searcher's target candidate Since it is configured to display automatically without prior knowledge, it reduces the complexity of searching for the target product from multiple candidates and smoothes even if the conditions are changed during the search. Search operations can be performed easily and efficiently, and the functionality of the search system can be greatly improved. Kill.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a search system for purchasing a car using a homepage will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  In the entire search system according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, an unspecified number of search clients (terminal personal computers) 1, 1,... Is connected to the input / output display means 3a of the electronic data server 3 of the business operator so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. Further, the electronic data server 3 of the business operator can communicate bi-directionally with data providing clients (terminal personal computers) 4, 4,... Arranged on the product handler side consisting of a plurality of manufacturers and dealers. Product data relating to detailed performance, functions, features, etc. of “cars” that are products handled by the electronic data server 3 are provided to the electronic data server 3 from the respective data providing clients 4. Are stored in the data storage means 3 b in the electronic data server 3.

  Here, the input / output display means 3a and the data storage means 3b provided in the electronic data server 3 are connected to a control means (CPU) 3c so that the following control operation is executed. It has become.

  That is, the control means (CPU) 3c of the electronic data server 3 first specifies specific items such as “name”, “gender”, “age” and the like regarding “personal information” of each searcher as shown in FIG. Is displayed in a state that can be input to each search client 1 by a program or a hardware circuit. By having “personal information” related to the searcher entered through such an input screen, personal information data used for statistics such as the searcher's preference and purpose can be obtained. That is, the personal information data is not personal information from general unspecified people, but is personal information about people who are interested in "automobiles". Personal information data obtained from a person.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the control means (CPU) 3 c of the electronic data server 3 described above receives the product data information of “automobile” received through the data providing clients 4, that is, each “automobile”. Means for displaying each of the “basic specification items” such as “vehicle type”, “engine type”, “body color”, “transmission”, etc. in a selectable state for each search client 1 It has a hard circuit. At this time, the “basic specification item” presents features, functions, etc. for each component of “automobile” as subdivided items, and is displayed in a state that can be selected by a searcher's click operation, for example. To do.

  In addition, it is also preferable to link each of the “basic specification items” of the “automobile” to a page that provides an easy-to-understand explanation of each item.

  Further, the control means (CPU) 3c of the electronic data server 3 is configured as shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5, and FIG. Means for displaying “importance” for “detailed data” in a state that can be input to each search client 1 by a program or a hardware circuit. For example, when “vehicle type” is selected from among the above-mentioned “basic specification items” by a click operation or the like, as shown in FIG. 4, the selected “basic specification item” is “vehicle type”. "Sedans", "sports sedan", "wagon", "sports car", etc., "detailed data" are displayed, and "importance" corresponding to each "detailed data" is, for example, ± 10 levels It is displayed so that input is possible with the distinction.

  On the other hand, when the “engine type” is selected from among the basic specification items described above by a click operation or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, it is the “basic specification item” selected at that time. “Detailed data” such as “electricity”, “hybrid”, “gasoline”, “rotary”, etc., for “engine type” is displayed, and “importance” corresponding to each “detailed data” is, for example, ± 10 It is displayed so that it can be input by distinguishing the stages.

  Further, when the “body color” is selected from among the basic specification items described above by a click operation or the like, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the selected “basic specification item”. “Pure White”, “Black Mica”, “Classic Red”, “Silver Metallic” and other “detailed data” for “body color” are displayed, and “importance” corresponding to each “detailed data” is displayed. For example, it is displayed so that it can be input with a distinction of ± 10 levels. This “vehicle color” is convenient when selecting “color sample” to be added.

  In addition, the control means (CPU) 3c of the electronic data server 3 described above counts the “importance” for the “detailed data” of each “basic specification item” input by the searcher through each search client 1. For example, a program or a hardware circuit to be executed by a database totaling function is provided. When the input is made as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 6, the totaling result as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. At this stage, confirmation and correction are requested from each searcher.

  The tabulation results obtained in this way are “detailed data” of “basic specification items” in each product of product data information of “automobile” received through each data providing client 4 in the electronic data server 3. To be compared. In each of these “detailed data”, for example, “1 point” is given for a hit that matches and “0 point” is given for a hit that does not match, so that the presence or absence of the match is distinguished in advance. A score is given, and the score acquired corresponding to the above-mentioned “importance” count result is calculated. Then, the calculation result is displayed as “score” as shown in FIG. 7, for example, and the “vehicle type” searched in the order in which the “score” is high, that is, in the order that matches the searcher's request, is displayed. Is displayed.

  In addition to the “price”, the displayed “vehicle type” displays “dealer information” nearby when the searcher inputs his / her address.

  Further, the above-mentioned control means (CPU) 3c of the electronic data server 3 has a program or function for calculating and analyzing the relationship between the “personal information” input by the searcher and the product data information of “car”. It has a hard circuit. For example, the case shown in FIG. 9 is the result of analyzing the preference of “body color” analyzed from the “importance” of each item for each age and gender.

  In addition, if there is an item that does not currently exist but can be provided in the future among the items mentioned above, a note that states that it does not exist is entered and the importance is entered, and this is used as an alternative to the questionnaire. It is also possible to do.

  Thus, according to the present embodiment, the searcher selects what is deemed necessary from the basic specification items related to each product of the product data information displayed by the electronic data server 3, and the selected basic Simply enter the importance level using numerical values for the detailed data of the specification item, and the product that matches the importance aggregation result entered by the searcher, that is, the candidate for the searcher's purpose, without prior knowledge It is automatically displayed.

  In this embodiment, since there is a means for displaying specific items related to the personal information of the search client in a state where input is possible, the consumer needs can be calculated by aggregating the importance of items input by the searcher. Has been analyzed accurately.

  As mentioned above, the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the importance level is input as a numerical value. However, it is also possible to input the importance level by means of displaying other importance levels such as a color, a symbol, and a sound.

  Moreover, although embodiment mentioned above applies this invention to the search system for motor vehicle purchase, this invention is not limited to it, It is with respect to the search system regarding various things, such as goods and services. However, the same can be applied.

  The present invention described above can be widely applied to various search targets such as various products and services.

1 is an overall schematic diagram of a search system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the display screen which showed an example which input the personal information of the general searcher. It is a display screen showing "vehicle type" as an example of basic specification items of a car in the case of purchasing a car. It is a display screen showing an example of detailed data concerning “vehicle type” which is a basic specification item of a car in the case of purchasing a car. It is a display screen showing an example of detailed data related to “engine type” which is a basic specification item of a car in the case of purchasing a car. It is a display screen showing an example of detailed data relating to “body color” which is a basic specification item of a car in the case of purchasing a car. It is the display screen showing an example of the total result of the importance of the basic specification item of a car in the case of purchase of a car. It is the display screen showing an example at the time of displaying a car name in order suitable for the total result of the importance in the case of purchase of a car. It is the display screen showing an example of the result of having analyzed the total result of the importance in the case of purchase of a car.

Explanation of symbols

1 Search client (terminal computer)
2 Internet (network)
3 Electronic data server 4 Data providing client (terminal PC)

Claims (3)

An unspecified number of search clients arranged on the searcher side and the provider's electronic data server are connected via a network so that bidirectional communication is possible, and the provider's electronic data server is handled by the electronic data server. Product data information about the product is provided and stored from each data providing client on the multiple product handler side,
The electronic data server includes
Means for selectively displaying each of the basic specification items related to each product of the product data information received from each data providing client through the search client for each searcher;
Means for displaying the importance of the detailed data of the basic specification item selected by each searcher through the search client so as to be input to the searcher through the search client;
The result of the importance of the detailed data of each detailed specification item input by the searcher through the search client is compared with the detailed data of the basic specification items in each product of the product data information, and the important data A means of displaying single or multiple products that meet the results of the degree,
An electronic search system comprising:   2. The electronic search system according to claim 1, further comprising means for displaying specific items relating to the personal information of each searcher in a state that can be input through the search client. An unspecified number of search clients arranged on the searcher side and the provider's electronic data server are connected via a network so that bidirectional communication is possible, and the provider's electronic data server is handled by the electronic data server. Product data information related to products is provided and stored from each data provider client on the product handler side,
The electronic data server is
Each of the basic specification items related to each product of the product data information received from each data providing client is displayed to be selectable through the search client to each searcher,
Displaying the importance of the detailed data of the basic specification items selected by each searcher through the search client so as to be input to the searcher through the search client;
The result of calculating the importance of the detailed data of each detailed specification item input by the searcher through the search client is compared with the detailed data of the basic specification item in each product of the product data information. Display single or multiple products that match the importance summary results,
An electronic search method characterized by the above.

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