JP2006048119A - Server device for supporting card preparation and program for supporting card preparation - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a sender to surely deliver a message to be sent to the destination prior to the delivery of a present at the time of sending the present. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU 11 of a server device is provided with a card information accepting part 111b for accepting order identification information and a message to the destination from client terminal equipment 3a, an image information generating part 111c for generating print image information being image information which can be printed on a message card and a print image transmitting part 111d for transmitting the generated print image information to the client terminal equipment 3a. An HDD 16 is provided with a present information storing part 16b for storing the delivery scheduled date of the ordered present by associating it with order identification information being information to identify order. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention supports creation of a message card that is communicably connected to a plurality of client terminal devices via a network and can be delivered to a gift recipient in order to convey a message from the gift giver to the gift recipient in relation to a gift to be delivered. The present invention relates to a card creation support server device and a card creation support program.

  In recent years, on the occasion of anniversaries such as ceremonial occasions, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and holidays such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Respect for the Aged, etc. A system that reduces the time and labor of ordering gifts and sending them to the desired recipient (hereinafter referred to as a gift support system) is becoming widely used due to its superior convenience. is there.

As such a system, for example, a homepage creating means 20 for creating a homepage for registering gift gift candidates for event gifts, a homepage storage means 30 for storing gift gift candidates for event gifts registered on the homepage, and a homepage And a selection means 40 for selecting at least one of the gift gift items of the event gift registered on this home page has been proposed (see Patent Document 1). According to such a system, it is possible to efficiently give an event gift.
JP 2001-202453 A

  However, with the conventional gift support system as described above, gifts can be delivered efficiently to the recipient, but when the giver sends the gift, there is a message that you want to convey to the recipient prior to delivery of the gift. However, it was necessary to make a separate call using a telephone or the like, and the convenience was not sufficient.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and a card creation support server device and a card that can reliably deliver a message or the like to be transmitted to a gift recipient prior to delivery of the gift when the gift recipient sends the gift. The purpose is to provide a creation support program.

  The card creation support server device according to claim 1 is communicably connected to a plurality of client terminal devices via a network, and sends a message from a gift giver to a gift recipient in relation to a gift to be delivered. A gift information storage means for supporting the creation of a message card to be delivered to a card, and for storing the delivery date of the ordered gift in association with order identification information which is information for identifying the order A card information receiving means for receiving order identification information and a message to a gift recipient from one client terminal device, and a scheduled delivery date of the gift read from the gift information storage means corresponding to the received order identification information; Image information that can be printed on the message card from the message received by the card information receiving means. An image information generating unit that generates print image data, the generated print image information is characterized by comprising a print image transmitting means for transmitting to the client terminal device of the one.

  The card creation support program according to claim 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of client terminal devices via a network, and sends a message from a gift giver to a gift recipient in relation to a gift to be delivered. A card creation support program for a card creation support server device that supports creation of a message card to be delivered, wherein the card creation support server device is an order information for identifying an estimated delivery date of an ordered gift Gift information storage means stored in association with identification information, card information reception means for receiving a message from one client terminal device to order identification information and a gift destination, and the gift information corresponding to the received order identification information The scheduled delivery date of the gift read from the storage means and the message received by the card information receiving means. Image information generating means for generating print image information, which is image information that can be printed on the message card, and print image transmission means for transmitting the generated print image information to the first client terminal device. It is characterized by that.

  According to the above invention, the gift information storage means stores the scheduled delivery date of the ordered gift in association with the order identification information which is information for identifying the order. Order identification information and a message to a gift recipient are received from the terminal device. Then, the image information generating means reads the scheduled delivery date of the gift corresponding to the order identification information received by the card information receiving means from the gift information storage means, and receives the read scheduled delivery date and the card information receiving means. Print image information that is image information that can be printed on the message card is generated from the received message. Further, the print image information generated by the image information generation unit is transmitted by the print image transmission unit to the client terminal device that has received the order identification information and the message to the gift recipient by the card information reception unit.

  Therefore, print image information, which is image information that can be printed on a message card, is obtained from the scheduled delivery date of the gift corresponding to the order identification information from the client terminal device and the message to the gift recipient received from the client terminal device. Since it is transmitted to the client terminal device, the delivery date of the gift and the message to the recipient are easily printed. Therefore, a message to be transmitted to the gift recipient prior to delivery of the gift and a scheduled delivery date of the gift can be reliably delivered to the gift recipient by printing such information on a card or the like and mailing it.

  The server device for card creation support according to claim 2 includes product storage means for storing product image information, which is image information of orderable products, in association with product identification information, and the gift information storage means includes the gift information storage means, The product identification information of the ordered product is stored in association with the order identification information, and the image information generating unit reads the product identification information corresponding to the order identification information from the gift information storage unit, and the read product identification information The product image information corresponding to is read from the product storage means, and print image information including the read product image information is generated.

  According to the above configuration, product image information, which is image information of orderable products, is stored in the product storage unit in association with the product identification information, and the gift information storage unit stores the ordered product information. Product identification information is stored in association with order identification information. Then, the product information generation means reads the product identification information corresponding to the order identification information from the gift information storage means, then the product image information corresponding to the read product identification information is read from the product storage means, Print image information including the read product image information is generated.

  Therefore, print image information including the product image information of the gift corresponding to the order identification information is generated, so that the product image of the gift is easily printed. Accordingly, prior to delivery of the gift, the product image is printed on a card or the like and mailed, so that it can be reliably delivered to the gift recipient.

  4. The server for card creation support according to claim 3, wherein the product storage unit stores a plurality of product image information for each product, and the card information receiving unit selects and inputs product images from one client terminal device. The image information generation means reads product image information corresponding to the accepted selection input from the product storage means, and generates print image information including the read product image information.

  According to the above configuration, the product storage means stores a plurality of product image information for each product, and the card information accepting means accepts a product image selection input from one client terminal device. Then, the product image information corresponding to the selection input received by the card information receiving unit is read from the product storage unit by the image information generating unit, and print image information including the read product image information is generated.

  Therefore, print image information including a product image of a gift corresponding to the order identification information and a product image corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device is generated, so that a more appropriate product image of the gift can be easily obtained. Printed. Accordingly, prior to the delivery of the gift, a more appropriate product image is printed on a card or the like and mailed or the like, so that it can be reliably delivered to the gift destination.

  5. The server for card creation support according to claim 4, wherein the product storage means stores product description information, which is text information representing features of a product that can be ordered, in association with product identification information, and generates the image information. The means is characterized in that product description information corresponding to product identification information is read from the product storage means, and print image information including the read product description information is generated.

  According to the above configuration, the product description information, which is text information representing the characteristics of the orderable product, is stored in the product storage unit in association with the product identification information. Then, the image information generating means reads the product description information corresponding to the product identification information from the product storage means, and print image information including the read product description information is generated.

  Therefore, since print image information including product description information corresponding to the product identification information is generated, the product description information is easily printed. Therefore, prior to the delivery of the gift, the product description information is printed on a card or the like and mailed or the like, so that it can be reliably delivered to the gift recipient.

  6. The server for card creation support according to claim 5, wherein the product storage means stores a plurality of product description information for each product, and the card information reception means selects product description information from one client terminal device. The image information generating unit receives an input, reads product description information corresponding to the received selection input from the product storage unit, and generates print image information including the read product description information.

  According to said structure, several goods description information is stored for every goods in the goods memory | storage means. Then, the card information accepting unit accepts the selection input of the product description information from one client terminal device, and the image information generating unit displays the product description information corresponding to the selection input received by the card information accepting unit as the product storage unit. The print image information including the read product description information is generated.

  Therefore, since print image information including product description information corresponding to the order identification information and including the product description information corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device is generated, more appropriate product description information of the gift Is easily printed. Therefore, prior to delivery of the gift, more appropriate product description information is printed on a card or the like and mailed or the like, so that it can be reliably delivered to the gift destination.

  The card creation support server device according to claim 6, wherein the gift information storage unit stores name information of an ordered gift recipient in association with the order identification information, and the image information generation unit includes the image information generation unit. The present invention is characterized in that the name information of the gift recipient is read from the gift information storage means, and print image information including the read name information of the gift recipient is generated.

  According to the above configuration, the gift information storage means stores the name information of the ordered gift recipient in association with the order identification information. Then, the name information of the gift recipient is read from the gift information storage means by the image information generating means, and print image information including the read name information of the gift recipient is generated.

  Therefore, since print image information including name information of the gift recipient corresponding to the order identification information is generated, the name information of the gift recipient is easily printed. Accordingly, the address when various information is printed on a card or the like and mailed before delivery of the gift is easily printed.

  The card creation support server device according to claim 7 includes background image storage means for storing only a plurality of background image information of the message card, and the card information receiving means receives background image information from one client terminal device. A selection input is received, and the image information generation unit reads background image information corresponding to the received selection input from the background image storage unit, and generates print image information including the read background image information. Yes.

  According to the above configuration, the background image storage means stores only a plurality of background image information of the message card, and the card information accepting means accepts a background image selection input from one client terminal device. Then, the image information generation means reads background image information corresponding to the selection input received by the card information reception means from the background image storage means, and print image information including the read background image information is generated.

  Therefore, since print image information including background image information corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device is generated, more suitable background image information is easily printed. Therefore, prior to delivery of the gift, more suitable background image information is printed on a card or the like and mailed or the like, so that it can be reliably delivered to the gift recipient.

  9. The server for card creation support according to claim 8, wherein said print image information is stored in association with said URL, address assignment means for assigning a URL for each print image information generated by said image information generation means. Print image storage means, and a card image transmission means for receiving the URL from another client terminal device, reading the corresponding print image information from the print image storage device, and transmitting it to the other client terminal device. It is characterized by that.

  According to the above configuration, the address assigning unit assigns a URL to each print image information generated by the image information generating unit, and stores the print image information in the print image storage unit in association with the assigned URL. The Then, the card image transmission means accepts a URL from another client terminal device, and print image information corresponding to the accepted URL is read from the print image storage means and transmitted to the other client terminal device. .

  Therefore, for example, when the URL given to the print image information related to the gift delivered to the gift recipient is transmitted to the gift recipient by a method such as Internet mail, the gift recipient passes through the client terminal device. By inputting the transmitted URL, print image information corresponding to the URL (that is, print image information related to a gift delivered to a gift recipient) can be read, and convenience is improved.

  The card creation support server device according to claim 9, wherein the gift information storage means can store a plurality of pieces of product identification information of ordered products in association with the order identification information. It is said.

  According to the above configuration, the gift information storage unit can store a plurality of pieces of product identification information of the ordered products in association with the order identification information. Accordingly, since one order identification information can be associated with product identification information of a plurality of products, a plurality of gifts can be delivered even when a plurality of products are combined and delivered to a gift recipient in one order. A message that the customer wants to convey to the recipient and the scheduled delivery date of the gift can be reliably delivered to the recipient by printing the information on a card or the like and mailing it.

  According to the first and tenth aspects of the present invention, the scheduled delivery date of the gift and the message to the recipient are easily printed. Therefore, the message to be sent to the recipient prior to the delivery of the gift, the scheduled delivery date of the gift, Can be surely delivered to the recipient by printing the information on a card or the like and mailing it.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, since the product image of the gift is easily printed, the product image can be reliably delivered to the gift recipient by printing it on a card or the like and mailing it prior to delivery of the gift. it can.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since a more appropriate product image of a gift can be easily printed, a more appropriate product image is printed on a card or the like prior to delivery of the gift, and mailed or the like. Surely.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, since the item description information is easily printed, the item description information is printed on a card or the like before delivery of the gift and can be reliably delivered to the gift destination. it can.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, since more appropriate product description information of the gift is easily printed, it is possible to give the gift by printing the more appropriate product description information on a card or the like before delivery of the gift. It can be surely delivered first.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, since the name information of the gift recipient is easily printed, it is possible to easily print the address when various information is printed on a card or the like and mailed before delivery of the gift. .

  According to the invention described in claim 7, since more suitable background image information is easily printed, a more suitable background image information is printed on a card or the like before delivery of the gift and mailed or the like. Surely.

  According to the invention described in claim 8, when the URL given to the print image information relating to the gift delivered to the gift recipient is transmitted to the recipient by a method such as Internet mail, the recipient is By inputting the transmitted URL via the client terminal device, it is possible to read the print image information corresponding to the URL (that is, the print image information related to the gift delivered to the gift recipient). Convenience can be improved.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since it is possible to associate one order identification information with commodity identification information of a plurality of products, a combination of a plurality of products is delivered to a gift recipient in one order. In addition, it is possible to reliably deliver a message to be sent to a recipient before delivery of a plurality of gifts and a scheduled delivery date of the gift by printing the information on a card or the like and mailing it to the recipient.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a configuration of a gift support system to which a card creation support server device of the present invention is applied. The gift support system includes a server device 1 (corresponding to a card creation support server device) that is communicably connected to a plurality of client terminal devices 3 operated by a user via a network (in this case, the Internet) 4. The distribution center terminal device 2 is provided for each of a plurality of distribution centers that deliver gifts to gift recipients, and is connected to be communicable via the Internet 4.

  The server device 1 transmits a message from a client terminal device 3 (corresponding to one client terminal device) operated by a gift giver (or a store clerk in accordance with the giver's instruction in a store handling gifts) to a gift recipient. As such, it supports the creation of message cards that can be delivered to gift recipients prior to the delivery of gifts. Specifically, print image information that is image information that can be printed using a printer 36 (see FIG. 6) such as an ink jet printer or a laser printer disposed in the client terminal device 3 is generated, and the client terminal The data is transmitted to the device 3.

  Further, the server device 1 assigns and stores a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) to the generated print image information, and stores it in the client terminal device 3 (corresponding to another client terminal device) operated by the user of the gift recipient. The URL is transmitted to the user. Further, the server device 1 accepts a URL from the client terminal device 3 operated by a gift recipient user, reads print image information corresponding to the accepted URL, and transmits it to the client terminal device 3.

  Here, the URL represents an address on the Internet of an HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) file in which print image information is stored, and the domain name (domain name) assigned to the server apparatus 1 is used. And a directory name in the HDD 16 (see FIG. 2) of the server device 1 and a file name. That is, here, the server apparatus 1 communicates with the client terminal apparatus 3 using the HTTP protocol.

  The distribution center terminal device 2 receives the order information from the server device 1, determines whether or not the product included in the received order information is in stock, and obtains a scheduled delivery date.

  The client terminal device 3 receives the operation of the gift giver, transmits a message from the gift giver to the gift recipient, etc. to the server device 1, receives the print image information generated by the server device 1, and if necessary This is output to the printer 36 (see FIG. 6). The client terminal device 3 accepts an operation from a gift recipient user, transmits a URL to the server device 1, and receives print image information corresponding to the URL from the server device 1. In the following description, the client terminal device 3 that accepts the operation of the gift giver (or the store clerk who follows the giver's instructions) is the client terminal device 3a, and the client terminal device 3 that accepts the operation from the gift recipient user. If the client terminal device 3b is distinguished and not distinguished, the client terminal device 3 is described.

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the server device 1. The server device 1 includes a control unit 11 that controls the overall operation of the server device 1, an operation unit 12 that receives external operations, a speaker 13 that outputs sound to the outside, a monitor 14 that displays images, and the Internet. 4, a network communication unit 15 that communicates with the distribution center terminal device 2 and the client terminal device 3 and a hard disk drive (HDD) 16 that stores various information are connected via a bus BA1 that is a data transmission path. ing.

  The control unit 11 controls the overall operation of the server device 1, and includes an information processing unit (CPU) 111, a RAM 112 that temporarily stores information being processed, an OS (operating system), a predetermined image, and the like. A ROM 113 in which information and the like are stored in advance is provided. Of various data stored in the RAM 112 or the ROM 113, data that can be stored in a removable recording medium can be read by a driver such as a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, a silicon disk drive, or a cassette medium reader. In this case, the recording medium is, for example, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a CD, a DVD, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

  The interface unit 121 is for exchanging data with the operation unit 12. The sound reproducing unit 131 outputs predetermined sound (for example, an alarm or the like) or the like to the speaker 13 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 11. The drawing processing unit 141 displays a required image on the monitor 14 in accordance with an image display instruction from the control unit 11, and includes a video RAM and the like.

  The network communication unit 15 is for transmitting / receiving various data to / from the distribution center terminal device 2 and the client terminal device 3 via the Internet 4. The control unit 11 performs various processes using various information transmitted from the distribution center terminal device 2 and the client terminal device 3 via the network communication unit 15.

  The card creation support program of the present invention is recorded in the ROM 113, loaded onto the RAM 112, and each function is realized by the CPU 111 sequentially executing the gift support program on the RAM 112.

  FIG. 3 is a functional configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server device 1. The CPU 111 receives a gift name, gift name, and name as gift information from the client terminal device 3a as order information, and a card information acceptance portion accepts order identification information and a message from the client terminal device 3a to the gift destination. 111b (corresponding to card information receiving means), an image information generating unit 111c (corresponding to image information generating means) that generates print image information that is image information that can be printed on a message card, and generated print image information Is provided with a print image transmission unit 111d (corresponding to a print image transmission means).

  The CPU 111 also provides an address assigning unit 111e (corresponding to an address assigning unit) that assigns a URL to each print image information generated by the image information generating unit 111c, and an email including the URL with respect to the email address of the gift recipient. A mail transmission unit 111f to transmit, a card image transmission unit 111g (corresponding to a card image transmission unit) that receives a URL from the client terminal device 3b and transmits print image information corresponding to the received URL to the client terminal device 3b. It has.

  The HDD 16 stores the product image information, which is image information of the orderable product, in association with the product identification information and stores the product delivery unit 16a (corresponding to product storage means) and the scheduled delivery date of the ordered gift. A gift information storage unit 16b (corresponding to gift information storage means) stored in association with order identification information, which is identification information, and a background for storing a plurality of (here, three) background image information of a message card An image storage unit 16c (corresponding to a background image storage unit), a fixed sentence storage unit 16d that stores a plurality of fixed sentence text information that can be inserted as part of a message in the print image information of a message card, and a print image A print image storage unit 16e (corresponding to a print image storage unit) that stores information in association with the URL assigned by the address assigning unit 111e is provided.

  The gift accepting unit 111a accepts the gift item name, the name of the gift giver, the name of the gift recipient, and the mail address of the gift recipient as order information from the client terminal device 3a, and uses the gift item name to obtain the estimated delivery date and adds it to the order information. Then, order identification information is assigned to each order information and stored in the gift information storage unit 16b. Specifically, the gift receiving unit 111a transmits the product identification information of the gift to each distribution center terminal device 2 (delivery schedule determination unit 211a described later), receives the scheduled delivery date from each distribution center terminal device 2, The estimated delivery date is determined by obtaining the earliest expected delivery date of the received estimated delivery dates.

  The card information accepting unit 111b accepts a message to a gift recipient, a background image selection input, a product image selection input, and a product description information selection input from the client terminal device 3a, and is associated with the order identification information. The data is stored in the storage unit 16b. Further, when receiving a message from the client terminal device 3a to the gift destination, the card information receiving unit 111b reads the text information from the fixed sentence storage unit 16d in response to a request from the client terminal device 3a, and sends it to the client terminal device 3a. To be sent.

  The image information generation unit 111c reads the scheduled delivery date of the gift corresponding to the order identification information received by the card information reception unit 111b from the gift information storage unit 16b, and the read delivery date and the card information reception unit 111b. Print image information, which is image information that can be printed on a message card, including the received message, and stores the generated print image information in association with the order identification information in the print image storage unit 16e. .

  The image information generation unit 111c reads background image information corresponding to the selection input received by the card information reception unit 111b from the background image storage unit 16c, and generates print image information including the read background image information. It is.

  Further, the image information generation unit 111c reads the product identification information corresponding to the order identification information from the gift information storage unit 16b, and outputs a plurality of (here, three) product image information corresponding to the read product identification information. The product image information corresponding to the selection input of the product image received from the storage unit 16a and transmitted to the client terminal device 3a and received by the card information receiving unit 111b is read from the product storage unit 16a and includes the read product image information. Print image information is generated.

  In addition, the image information generation unit 111c reads product identification information corresponding to the order identification information from the gift information storage unit 16b, and outputs a plurality of (for example, three) product description information corresponding to the read product identification information. The product description information corresponding to the selection input of the product description information received from the storage unit 16a and transmitted to the client terminal device 3a by the card information receiving unit 111b is read from the product storage unit 16a, and the read product description information is read out. Print image information including it is generated.

  The print image transmission unit 111d transmits the print image information generated by the image information generation unit 111c to the client terminal device 3a. In the client terminal device 3a, print image information is printed on a predetermined sheet using a printer 36, which will be described later, and is mailed to a gift recipient user. Here, as the predetermined paper, a form using a normal postcard or a form preliminarily manufactured for a message card may be used.

  For example, when the printer 36 is arranged in the client terminal device 3a operated by the gift giver, the gift giver himself prints print image information on a predetermined sheet using the client terminal device 3a, and gives the gift destination. You may mail it to other users. Further, for example, when the giver places an order at a store, the store clerk or the like uses the printer 36 disposed in the client terminal device 3a disposed in the store to print image information on a predetermined sheet. It may be printed and mailed to the recipient user.

  The address assignment unit 111e assigns a URL for each print image information generated by the image information generation unit 111c, and stores the print image information at an address in the print image storage unit 16e corresponding to the assigned URL. .

  The mail transmission unit 111f is assigned by the address assigning unit 111e to the mail address of the gift recipient received by the gift accepting unit 111a (reading the mail address of the gift recipient stored in the gift information storage unit 16b). A mail including a URL is transmitted.

  The card image transmission unit 111g receives a URL from the client terminal device 3b, reads print image information stored in the received URL from the print image storage unit 16e, and transmits the print image information to the client terminal device 3b.

  The product storage unit 16a stores a plurality (three in this case) of product image information, which is image information of products that can be ordered, in association with product identification information for each product. A plurality (for example, three) of product description information, which is text information to be represented, is stored in association with product identification information for each product.

  The gift information storage unit 16b displays the name of the gift received by the gift reception unit 111a, the name of the gift giver, the name of the gift recipient and the mail address of the gift recipient, and the scheduled delivery date of the gift requested by the gift reception unit 111a. It is stored in association with order identification information that is information for identifying an order.

  The background image storage unit 16c stores a plurality (three in this case) of background image information of the message card. The fixed phrase storage unit 16d stores a plurality of fixed phrase text information that can be inserted into the message card as part of the message. For example, the text information of fixed phrases is classified according to the purpose of giving a gift (for example, birthday celebration, wedding celebration, birth celebration, etc.), and a plurality of fixed phrase text information is stored in the fixed phrase storage unit 16d for each purpose. It may be in the form.

  The print image storage unit 16e stores the print image information at an address corresponding to the URL assigned by the address assigning unit 111e.

  FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the distribution center terminal device 2. The distribution center terminal device 2 includes, for example, a personal computer, and includes a control unit 21 that controls the overall operation of the distribution center terminal device 2, an operation unit 22 that receives external operations, and a speaker that outputs sound to the outside. 23, a monitor 24 that displays an image, a network communication unit 25 that communicates with the server device 1 via the Internet 4, and an HDD 26 that stores various information are connected via a bus BA2 that is a data transmission path. ing.

  The control unit 21 controls the overall operation of the distribution center terminal device 2, and includes an information processing unit (CPU) 211, a RAM 212 that temporarily stores information in the middle of processing, an OS (operating system), a predetermined number, and the like. And a ROM 213 in which image information and the like are stored in advance. Of various data stored in the RAM 212 or ROM 213, data that can be stored in a removable recording medium can be read by a driver such as a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, a silicon disk drive, or a cassette medium reader. In this case, the recording medium is, for example, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a CD, a DVD, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

  The interface unit 221 is for exchanging data with the operation unit 22. The sound reproducing unit 231 outputs predetermined sound (for example, an alarm or the like) to the speaker 23 according to an instruction from the control unit 21. The drawing processing unit 241 displays a required image on the monitor 24 in accordance with an image display instruction from the control unit 21, and includes a video RAM and the like.

  The network communication unit 25 is for transmitting / receiving various data to / from the server device 1 via the Internet 4. The control unit 21 performs various processes using various information transmitted from the server device 1 via the network communication unit 25.

  FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the distribution center terminal device 2. The CPU 211 includes a delivery schedule determination unit 211a that obtains a scheduled delivery date in response to a request from the server device 1 and transmits it to the server device 1, and an inventory information management unit 211b that manages inventory information. The HDD 26 includes an inventory information storage unit 26a that stores inventory information.

  In response to a request from the server device 1, the delivery schedule determination unit 211 a obtains a scheduled delivery date for each product and transmits it to the server device 1. Specifically, the delivery schedule determination unit 211a determines whether or not the product is in stock based on the stock information stored in the stock information storage unit 26a. If there is a stock, the delivery time period (( For example, the estimated delivery date is obtained by adding 2 days). On the other hand, when there is no stock, the scheduled delivery date is obtained by adding a period (for example, 2 days) required for delivery to the scheduled delivery date and time.

  The inventory information management unit 211b receives input from the outside via the operation unit 22 and updates the inventory information stored in the inventory information storage unit 26a. The stock information storage unit 26a stores, for each product, the number of products in stock, the scheduled arrival date and time, the scheduled shipping date and time, etc., in association with the product identification information.

  FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the client terminal device 3. The client terminal device 3 includes, for example, a personal computer, and includes a control unit 31 that controls the entire operation of the client terminal device 3, an operation unit 32 that receives external operations, and a speaker 33 that outputs sound to the outside. A monitor 34 that displays an image, a network communication unit 35 that communicates with the server device 1 via the Internet 4, and a printer 36 that prints various data on predetermined paper via a bus BA3 that is a data transmission path. Connected.

  The control unit 31 controls the overall operation of the client terminal device 3, and includes an information processing unit (CPU) 311, a RAM 312 that temporarily stores information during processing, an OS (operating system), a predetermined And a ROM 313 in which image information and the like are stored in advance. Of various data stored in the RAM 312 or ROM 313, data that can be stored in a removable recording medium can be read by a driver such as a hard disk drive, an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, a silicon disk drive, or a cassette medium reader. In this case, the recording medium is, for example, a hard disk, an optical disk, a flexible disk, a CD, a DVD, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

  The interface unit 321 is for exchanging data with the operation unit 32. The sound reproducing unit 331 outputs a predetermined message or the like to the speaker 33 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 31. The drawing processing unit 341 displays a required image on the monitor 34 in accordance with an image display instruction from the control unit 31, and includes a video RAM and the like.

  The network communication unit 35 is for transmitting / receiving various data to / from the server device 1 via the Internet 4. The control unit 31 performs various processes using various information transmitted from the server device 1 via the network communication unit 35.

  FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the client terminal device 3. The CPU 311 of the control unit 31 includes a browser unit 311 a for displaying the WEB page of the server device 1 on the monitor 34 via the Internet 4, and a mailer unit 311 b for executing transmission and reception of electronic mail between the server device 1. I have. The RAM 312 includes a mail storage unit 312a in which mails transmitted and received by the mailer unit 311b are stored.

  The client terminal device 3 is a client terminal device 3a that is a terminal device that accepts an operation of a gift giver (or a store clerk), or a client terminal device 3b that is a terminal device that accepts an operation from a gift recipient user. In order to function, the functions of the browser unit 311a and the mailer unit 311b will be described below separately for the case of functioning as the client terminal device 3a and the case of functioning as the client terminal device 3b.

  First, a case will be described in which the client terminal device 3 functions as the client terminal device 3a that is a terminal device that receives an operation of a gift giver (or a store clerk). In this case, the client terminal device 3 (3a) need not include the mailer unit 311b. The browser unit 311a includes, for example, an Internet Explorer made by Microsoft Corporation, and displays home page information transmitted from the gift receiving unit 111a of the server device 1 on the monitor 34, so that the presenter (or a store clerk) The name of the gift, the name of the gift giver, the name of the gift recipient, and the like are received through the operation from the operation unit 32 and transmitted to the gift reception unit 111a of the server device 1.

  The browser unit 311a displays homepage information transmitted from the card information receiving unit 111b of the server device 1 on the monitor 34, and various operations are performed through an operation from the operation unit 32 of the giver (or a store clerk). A selection input and a message to a gift recipient are received and transmitted to the card information receiving unit 111b of the server apparatus 1.

  Further, the browser unit 311a displays the print image information transmitted from the print image transmission unit 111d of the server device 1 on the monitor 34, and corresponds to the operation from the operation unit 32 of the giver (or store clerk), Print image information is output to the printer 36.

  Next, a case where the client terminal device 3 functions as the client terminal device 3b that accepts an operation from a gift recipient user will be described. The mailer unit 311b includes, for example, Outlook Express made by Microsoft Corporation, receives mail transmitted from the mail transmission unit 111f of the server apparatus 1, displays it on the monitor 34, and displays it in the mail storage unit 312a. To store.

  The browser unit 311a includes, for example, an Internet Explorer (Microsoft Explorer) manufactured by Microsoft Corporation, accepts an input of a URL described in a mail transmitted from the mail transmission unit 111f, and receives a card image transmission unit of the server device 1 Print image information corresponding to the URL transmitted from 111g is received and displayed on the monitor 34, and the print image information is output to the printer 36 in response to an operation from the operation unit 32 of the user to whom the gift is given. It is.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation outline of the server device 1. First, the gift receiving unit 111a determines whether or not an order receiving process is requested from the client terminal device 3 (step S101). If it is determined that an order reception process, which is a process for receiving order information, is requested (YES in step S101), the gift reception unit 111a performs the order reception process shown in FIG. 9 (step S103). When it is determined that the order reception process is not requested (NO in step S101), or when the process in step S103 is completed, the image information can be printed on the message card by the card information reception unit 111b. It is determined whether or not a card image creation process, which is a process for generating print image information, has been requested (step S105). If it is determined that the card image creation process is requested (YES in step S105), the card image creation process shown in FIG. 10 is performed by the card information receiving unit 111b or the like (step S107).

  When it is determined that the card image creation process is not requested (NO in step S105), or when the process of step S107 is completed, the card image transmission unit 111g acquires print image information. It is determined whether or not a card image transmission process is requested (step S109). If it is determined that the card image transmission process is requested (YES in step S109), the card image transmission unit 111g performs the card image transmission process shown in FIG. 13 (step S111). If it is determined that the card image transmission process is not requested (NO in step S109), or if the process of step S111 ends, the process ends.

  FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the order receiving process performed in step S103 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The following processing is all performed by the gift receiving unit 111a. First, a gift selection screen 500 shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3a, and a product selection instruction (name of gifts: a plurality of product names is selected) in response to an operation from the giver via the operation unit 32. In the same manner, the name of the gift giver, the name of the gift recipient, the mail address of the gift recipient, and the like are also accepted from the client terminal device 3a (step S201). Next, the product identification information corresponding to the received product is transmitted to the distribution center terminal device 2 (delivery schedule determination unit 211a), the scheduled delivery date information is acquired, and the earliest date among the acquired scheduled delivery dates Is determined as the scheduled delivery date (step S203).

  Then, an order number (corresponding to order identification information) is assigned to the information received from the client terminal device 3a in step S201 and the scheduled delivery date information obtained in step S203 (step S205). Next, the information received from the client terminal device 3a in step S201 and the scheduled delivery date information obtained in step S203 are stored in the gift information storage unit 16b in association with the order number given in step S205. (Step S207), the process is returned.

  10 and 11 are detailed flowcharts showing an example of the card image creation process performed in step S107 of the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the order number selection screen 540 shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3a by the card information receiving unit 111b, and the order number is selected according to the operation from the giver via the operation unit 32. A determination of whether or not is made (step S301). If the order number has not been selected (NO in step S301), the process is in a standby state. When the order number is selected (YES in step S301), the card information receiving unit 111b identifies the number of product types N and N as the order information corresponding to the order number from the gift information storage unit 16b. The information, the scheduled delivery date, the name of the gift giver, the name of the gift recipient and the mail address of the gift recipient are read (step S303).

  Then, the card information receiving unit 111b reads the product description information and the product image information respectively corresponding to the N pieces of product identification information from the product storage unit 16a (step S305). Next, message reception processing is performed by the card information reception unit 111b (step S307). Next, the card information receiving unit 111b receives operation information from the client terminal device 3a, and determines whether or not to change the background image (step S309). If it is determined not to change the background image (NO in step S309), the process proceeds to step S315. If it is determined that the background image is to be changed (YES in step S309), the card information receiving unit 111b receives background image selection input information from the client terminal device 3a (step S311). The corresponding background image is read from the background image storage unit 16c and set as the background image (step S313).

  If NO in step S309, or if the process of step S313 ends, the card information receiving unit 111b initializes a counter i for counting the number N of product types to “1” (step S315). . Then, the operation information from the client terminal device 3a is received, and it is determined whether or not to change the product image of the i-th product (step S317). If it is determined not to change the product image (NO in step S317), the process proceeds to step S323. If it is determined that the product image is to be changed (YES in step S317), the card information receiving unit 111b receives the selection input information of the product image of the i-th product from the client terminal device 3a (step S319). The product image corresponding to the selection input information is read from the product storage unit 16a and set as the product image of the i-th product (step S321).

  If NO in step S317, or if the processing in step S321 ends, the value of the counter i is greater than or equal to the number of types of products N by the card information receiving unit 111b (selection of product images for all products) Is determined) (step S323). When it is determined that the value of the counter i is not greater than or equal to the number N of product types (less than the number N of product types) (NO in step S323), the card information receiving unit 111b sets the value of the counter i to “ The value is incremented by 1 and the process returns to step S317. When it is determined that the value of the counter i is equal to or greater than the number N of product types (YES in step S323), the card information receiving unit 111b receives operation information from the client terminal device 3a, and provides a product description. It is determined whether or not to change (step S327).

  If it is determined not to change the product description (NO in step S327), the process proceeds to step S333 shown in FIG. If it is determined that the item description is to be changed (YES in step S327), the card information receiving unit 111b receives operation information for changing the item description from the client terminal device 3a (step S329). Is updated according to the operation information (step S331).

  If NO in step S327 or if the process of step S331 ends, a print image is generated by the image information generation unit 111c (step S333). Then, the print image transmission unit 111d transmits the print image information to the client terminal device 3a (step S335). Next, the address assigning unit 111e generates and assigns a URL to the print image information generated in step S333 (step S337), and the print image information is added to the address in the print image storage unit 16e corresponding to the assigned URL. Stored. Next, a mail including the URL generated in step S337 is generated by the mail transmission unit 111f (step S339), and transmitted to the mail address of the gift recipient received by the gift receiving unit 111a (step S341). Processing is returned.

  FIG. 12 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the message reception process performed in step S307 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The following process is performed by the card information receiving unit 111b. First, operation information from the client terminal device 3a is received, and it is determined whether or not to input a fixed sentence (step S401). If it is determined that the fixed phrase is not input (NO in step S401), the process proceeds to step S411. When it is determined that the fixed phrase is to be input (YES in step S401), the selection input operation information from the client terminal device 3a is accepted, and a situation (purpose of giving a gift) is set in advance. The selected option is selected (step S403).

  Then, the fixed phrase corresponding to the option selected in step S403 is read from the fixed sentence storage unit 16d and transmitted to the client terminal device 3a (step S405). Next, it is determined whether or not the operation information indicating that any of the fixed phrases transmitted to the client terminal device 3a in step S405 is inserted into the message has been received from the client terminal device 3a (step S407). When the operation information for inserting the standard text is accepted (YES in step S407), the selected standard text is inserted into the message (step S409). If NO in step S407, or if the process of step S409 ends, message information is received from the client terminal device 3a, message information is generated (step S411), and the process returns.

  FIG. 13 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the card image transmission process performed in step S111 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The following processing is performed by the card image transmission unit 111g. First, it is determined whether or not a URL has been received from the client terminal device 3b (step S501). If it is determined that the URL has not been accepted (NO in step S501), the process is set to a standby state. If it is determined that the URL has been accepted (YES in step S501), the print image information stored in the address corresponding to the URL of the card image transmission unit 111g is read (step S503). Then, the print image information is transmitted to the client terminal device 3b (step S505), and the process is returned.

  Here, the operation method of the client terminal device 3 and the data of the server device 1 and the client terminal device 3 using examples (FIGS. 14 to 24) of various screen views displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3. Transmission / reception and the like of will be described. FIG. 14 is a screen diagram showing an example of a gift selection screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. In the gift selection screen 500, a search condition setting unit 501 for accepting setting of a search condition for selecting a gift (gift item = product), and setting of a category including a gift for selecting a gift are provided in a substantially central portion. And a category setting unit 502 for receiving the message.

  When searching for a gift by inputting a product name or a keyword, the search condition setting unit 501 includes a keyword input unit 501a for inputting a product name or a keyword, and a GO for instructing execution of a search using a product name or a keyword. A button 501b, a keyword selection unit 501c for selecting a product name or a keyword and a price range selection unit for selecting a gift price range when searching for a gift by selecting a product name or a keyword and a price range of the gift 501d and a GO button 501e for instructing execution of the search are displayed. When the GO button 501b or the GO button 501e is clicked, a search is executed by the server device 1 and a list screen (not shown) of the corresponding gift is displayed.

  In the category setting section 502, categories such as “gourmet” and “bedding” are displayed so as to be selectable. When a category is selected in the category setting unit 502, a lower category (referred to as subcategory) of the selected category is displayed so as to be selectable, and one subcategory is selected from the displayed subcategories. Then, a list screen (not shown) of gifts included in the selected subcategory is displayed.

  The giver who operates the client terminal device 3a can select a desired gift from the gift list screen displayed as described above.

  FIG. 15 is a screen diagram showing an example of an order content confirmation screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The order content confirmation screen 510 has a gift content display unit 511 that displays the content of the gift selected using the gift selection screen 500 at the top of the screen, and a purpose selection unit 512 that accepts selection of the purpose of the gift at the center of the screen. On the lower right side of the screen, a settlement button 513 that is clicked when the gift is determined and settled, and a return button 514 that is clicked when returning to the gift selection screen 500 is displayed on the lower left side of the screen.

  In the gift content display section 511, the product name, the number, the amount, etc. are displayed as the content of the gift. Here, the product name is “Special Satsumaage” and the amount is “5250 yen”. The gift giver who operates the client terminal device 3a can confirm the gift selection result based on the content displayed on the gift content display unit 511. In addition, a product confirmation button 511a that is clicked when confirming detailed information about the gift is displayed in the product column of the gift content display unit 511, and when the product confirmation button 511a is clicked, a detailed description of the product is displayed. A product confirmation screen (not shown) is displayed.

  In the purpose selection unit 512, the purposes are classified and displayed so as to be selectable. The giver who operates the client terminal device 3a can set the purpose by selecting one purpose from the purposes displayed in the purpose selection unit 512. The selected purpose is used for the selection of a gift packaging and a kind of lacquer.

  FIG. 16 is a screen diagram showing an example of an order completion screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S205 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The order completion screen 520 includes an order completion display section 521 that displays a message indicating that the order has been completed at the top of the screen, an order number display section 522 that displays an order number at the approximate center of the screen, and a lower right portion of the screen. A card creation button 523 that is pressed when a message card is created is displayed. In the order number display section 522, “[order number] 80015” is displayed, and the order number can be confirmed. When the card creation button 523 is pressed, a card creation screen 550 shown in FIG. 18 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3a.

  FIG. 17 is a screen diagram showing an example of an order number selection screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S301 of the flowchart shown in FIG. On the order number selection screen 540, in order from the left side of the screen, an order month / day display unit 541 for displaying the date when the order was accepted, an amount display unit 542 for displaying the amount of the ordered gift, and an order for displaying the order number A number display portion 543 is displayed.

  Below the money amount display section 542, a detail display button 544a that is pressed when displaying the detailed contents of the order and a card creation button 544a that is pressed when creating a message card are displayed. When the card creation button 544a is pressed, the gift of the order number displayed on the order number display portion 543 on the right side of the amount display portion 542 displayed immediately above the pressed card creation button 544a is displayed as a message card ( 18 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3a. The card creation screen 550 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a screen diagram illustrating an example of a card creation screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in steps S307 to 331 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. The card creation screen 550 includes a background image change button 551 that is pressed when the background image is changed, a fixed phrase selection button 552 that is pressed when a fixed sentence is inserted in the message, in order from the top left of the screen, A preview button 553 that is pressed when previewing print image information and a print button 554 that is pressed when printing print image information are displayed.

  Also, on the card creation screen 550, a gift destination display unit 555 for displaying the name of the gift recipient, a message input unit 556 for receiving and displaying a message input, and a scheduled delivery date are displayed in order from the top of the screen. A delivery schedule display unit 557 and a giver display unit 558 for displaying the name of the giver are displayed.

  Further, on the card creation screen 550, a product information display unit 559 for displaying product information is displayed on the right side of the screen. The product information display unit 559 includes a product image display unit 559a that displays a product image, a product description display unit 559b that displays a product description, and a product image change button 559c that is pressed when the product image is changed. It is displayed. Here, since four products are ordered with one order number, four product image display units 559a, product description display units 559b, and product image change buttons 559c are displayed corresponding to each product. .

  When the fixed sentence selection button 552 is pressed, the fixed sentence selection screen 560 shown in FIG. 20 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal apparatus 3a. When the preview button 553 is pressed, the client terminal apparatus 3a A preview screen 580 shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the monitor 34. When the product image change button 559c is pressed, a product image selection screen 570 shown in FIG. 22 is displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3a.

  FIG. 19 is an image diagram illustrating an example of a background image. (A) is a floral background image and (b) is a plain background image. A desired background image can be selected by pressing a background image change button 551 displayed on the card creation screen 550.

  FIG. 20 is a screen diagram illustrating an example of a fixed phrase selection screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in steps S403 to S409 in the flowchart illustrated in FIG. On the standard sentence selection screen 560, a purpose display unit 561 that displays the purpose of the gift so as to be selectable is displayed at the top of the screen, and a standard sentence display unit 562 that displays a standard sentence is displayed at the approximate center of the screen. . The fixed sentence display unit 562 includes a text display unit 562a that displays the fixed sentence as text information, and an insertion that is pressed when the fixed sentence is inserted into the message (displayed in the message input unit 556 of the card creation screen 550). A button 562b is displayed.

  Here, text information such as “HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We will always be together” is displayed as a standard sentence when “Birthday” is selected as the purpose of the gift. The giver can insert a desired fixed phrase into the message by pressing the insert button 562b corresponding to the fixed phrase to be inserted from the fixed phrase selection screen 560 displayed on the client terminal device 3a.

  FIG. 21 is an image diagram showing an example of a message card layout according to the number N of types of products included in one order. (A) is the case where the number N of product types is 1, (b) is the case where the number N of product types is 2, and (a) is the number N of product types is 4. Is the case. In either case, a message is arranged on the left side of the message card, and an image of the product and a description of the product are displayed in association with each other on the right side.

  FIG. 22 is a screen diagram showing an example of the product image selection screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S319 of the flowchart shown in FIG. On the product image selection screen 570, a plurality of selectable product images 571a (three in this case) are displayed in the approximate center of the screen, and a selection state display unit 571b for displaying the selection state of each image is displayed on the left side of the screen. In the lower part of the screen, a selection button 572 that is pressed when selecting the product image is displayed. In the selection state display section 571b, “●” is displayed when it is selected, and “◯” is displayed when it is not selected. The selection state can be changed by moving the pointer to the selection state display section 571b and clicking with the mouse.

  FIG. 23 is a screen diagram showing an example of a preview screen displayed on the client terminal device 3 in step S335 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 (or step S505 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 13). In the preview screen 580, a gift destination display unit 581 that displays the name of the gift recipient in order from the top on the left side of the screen, a message display unit 582 that displays a message, and a delivery schedule display unit 583 that displays a planned delivery date of the product. And a giver display unit 584 for displaying the name of the giver. In the preview screen 580, a product image display unit 585 and a product description display unit 586 are displayed in association with each other on the right side of the screen. Further, on the preview screen 580, the display image 581 to 586 is combined with the background image 587 to form one print image.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of mail transmitted to the client terminal device 3b in step S341 of the flowchart shown in FIG. The mail 590 stores a gift destination display unit 591 for displaying the name and email address of the gift recipient, a message display unit 592 indicating that a message card has been sent from the gift giver, and print image information of the message card. A URL display unit 593 representing the URL of the server device 3 is included. By accessing the URL displayed on the URL display unit 593, the print image information of the message card can be displayed on the monitor 34 of the client terminal device 3b.

  In this way, an image including the scheduled delivery date of the gift corresponding to the order number from the client terminal device 3a and the message to the gift recipient accepted from the client terminal device 3a and printable on the message card Since the print image information, which is information, is transmitted to the client terminal device 3a, the scheduled delivery date of the gift and the message to the recipient are easily printed on the client terminal device 3a.

  Further, since print image information including gift product image information corresponding to the order number is generated, the gift product image is easily printed in the client terminal device 3a. Furthermore, since the print image information including the product image of the gift corresponding to the order number and including the product image corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device 3a is generated, the client terminal device 3a can further appropriately display the gift. Product images are easily printed.

  In addition, since print image information including product description information corresponding to the product identification information is generated, the product description information is easily printed in the client terminal device 3a. Further, since print image information including name information of the gift recipient corresponding to the order number is generated, the name information of the gift recipient is easily printed in the client terminal device 3a.

  Furthermore, since print image information including background image information corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device 3a is generated, more suitable background image information is easily printed in the client terminal device 3a.

  In addition, since the URL given to the print image information relating to the gift delivered to the gift recipient is transmitted to the gift recipient by Internet mail, the user of the gift recipient is transmitted via the client terminal device 3b. By inputting the URL, it is possible to read out the print image information corresponding to the URL (that is, the print image information related to the gift delivered to the gift recipient), and the convenience is improved.

  In addition, since it is possible to associate one order number with the product identification information of a plurality of products, even when a plurality of products are combined and delivered to a gift recipient in one order, prior to delivery of a plurality of gifts The message to be sent to the recipient and the scheduled delivery date of the gift can be reliably delivered to the recipient by printing the information on a card or the like and mailing it.

  In addition, this invention is applicable also to the following aspects.

  (A) In this embodiment, the case where the distribution center terminal device 2 (delivery schedule determination unit 211a) obtains the scheduled delivery date has been described, but the server device 1 stores inventory information (corresponding to the inventory information storage unit 211b). It is also possible to use a form in which the scheduled delivery date is obtained.

  (B) Although the present embodiment has mainly described the case where the giver operates the client terminal device 3a, the client terminal device 3a may be operated by a store clerk or the like of a store that handles gifts.

  (C) Although the case where the client terminal device 3 a includes the printer 36 has been described in the present embodiment, the client terminal device 3 a may not include the printer 36. In this case, the user of the gift recipient may acquire the print image information using the URL described in the mail transmitted from the server device 1 to the client terminal device 3b.

  (D) In the present embodiment, the case where the server apparatus 1 (mail transmission unit 111f) transmits a mail including the URL of the print image information to the client terminal apparatus 3b has been described. However, the client terminal apparatus 3a to the client terminal apparatus An email including the URL of the print image information may be transmitted to 3b.

  (E) In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the server apparatus 1 (mail transmission unit 111f) transmits a mail including the URL of the print image information to the client terminal apparatus 3b, but the print apparatus includes the print image information (for example, A mail may be transmitted in which print image information is attached as an attached file.

  (F) In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which the card information receiving unit 111b accepts a product image selection input from the client terminal device 3a. However, a product description selection input may be accepted. In this case, print image information including the product description information of the gift corresponding to the order number and the product description information corresponding to the selection input of the client terminal device 3a is generated. Product description information is easily printed.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the gift assistance system to which the server apparatus for card creation assistance of this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a server apparatus. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of a functional structure of a server apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a distribution center terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a distribution center terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a client terminal device. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a client terminal device. It is a flowchart showing an example of the operation | movement outline | summary of a server apparatus. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the order reception process performed by step S103 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of a card image creation process performed in step S107 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8. 10 is a detailed flowchart illustrating an example of a card image creation process performed in step S107 of the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 8. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the message reception process performed by step S307 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a detailed flowchart which shows an example of the card image transmission process performed by step S111 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the gift selection screen displayed on a client terminal device in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the order content confirmation screen displayed on a client terminal device in step S201 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the order completion screen displayed on a client terminal device in step S205 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the order number selection screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S301 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the card creation screen displayed on the client terminal device 3a in step S307-331 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is an image figure which shows an example of a background image. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the fixed phrase selection screen displayed on a client terminal device by step S403-409 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is an image figure which shows an example of the layout of the message card | curd according to the number N of the types of goods contained in 1 order. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the goods image selection screen displayed on a client terminal device by step S319 of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the preview screen displayed on a client terminal device by step S335 (or step S505 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 13) of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mail transmitted to step S341 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 11 to a client terminal device.

Explanation of symbols

1 Server device (server device for card creation support)
11 Control unit 111 CPU
111a Gift receiving part 111b Card information receiving part (Card information receiving means)
111c Image information generation unit (image information generation means)
111d Print image transmission unit (print image transmission means)
111e Address assignment section (address assignment means)
111f Mail transmission unit (mail transmission means)
111g card image transmission unit (card image transmission means)
16 HDD
16a Product storage unit (product storage means)
16b Gift information storage unit (gift information storage means)
16c Background image storage unit (background image storage means)
16d fixed phrase storage unit 16e print image storage unit (print image storage means)
2 Distribution center terminal device 21 Control unit 211 CPU
211a Delivery schedule determination unit 211b Inventory information management unit 26 HDD
26a Inventory information storage unit 3, 3a, 3b Client terminal device 31 Control unit 311 CPU
311a Browser unit 311b Mailer unit 34 Monitor 36 Printer

Claims (10)

Card creation support that supports the creation of a message card that is connected to multiple client terminal devices via a network and that can be sent to the recipient in order to convey the message from the giver to the recipient in relation to the gift to be delivered Server device,
Gift information storage means for storing a delivery date of an ordered gift in association with order identification information which is information for identifying an order;
Card information receiving means for receiving order identification information and a message to a gift recipient from one client terminal device;
Image information that can be printed on the message card from the estimated delivery date of the gift read from the gift information storage means and the message accepted by the card information acceptance means corresponding to the accepted order identification information Image information generating means for generating print image information;
A card creation support server device comprising: a print image transmission unit configured to transmit the generated print image information to the one client terminal device. Product storage means for storing product image information, which is image information of products that can be ordered, in association with product identification information,
The gift information storage means stores product identification information of the ordered product in association with the order identification information,
The image information generation means reads product identification information corresponding to order identification information from the gift information storage means, reads product image information corresponding to the read product identification information from the product storage means, and reads the read product image information. 2. The card creation support server device according to claim 1, wherein the print image information is generated. The product storage means stores a plurality of product image information for each product,
The card information receiving means receives a selection input of a product image from one client terminal device,
3. The image information generating unit reads product image information corresponding to the received selection input from the product storage unit, and generates print image information including the read product image information. Card creation support server device. The product storage means stores product description information, which is text information indicating characteristics of products that can be ordered, in association with product identification information,
The said image information generation means reads the merchandise description information corresponding to merchandise identification information from the said merchandise storage means, and produces | generates the print image information containing the read merchandise description information. Server device for card creation support. The product storage means stores a plurality of product description information for each product,
The card information receiving means receives selection input of product description information from one client terminal device,
5. The image information generation unit reads product description information corresponding to an accepted selection input from the product storage unit, and generates print image information including the read product description information. Card creation support server device. The gift information storage means stores name information of an ordered gift destination in association with the order identification information,
The said image information generation means reads the name information of a gift destination from the said gift information storage means, and produces | generates the print image information containing the read name information of the gift destination. The server device for card creation support described. A background image storage means for storing only a plurality of background image information of the message card;
The card information receiving means receives a selection input of a background image from one client terminal device,
2. The image information generating unit reads background image information corresponding to an accepted selection input from the background image storage unit, and generates print image information including the read background image information. The card creation support server device according to any one of claims 6 to 7. Address assigning means for assigning a URL for each print image information generated by the image information generating means;
Print image storage means for storing the print image information in association with the URL;
And a card image transmission unit configured to receive the URL from another client terminal device, read corresponding print image information from the print image storage unit, and transmit the read image information to the other client terminal device. The server apparatus for card | curd creation assistance in any one of 1-7.   The card according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gift information storage means can store a plurality of pieces of product identification information of ordered products in association with the order identification information. Server device for creation support. Card creation support that supports the creation of a message card that is connected to multiple client terminal devices via a network and that can be sent to the recipient in order to convey the message from the giver to the recipient in relation to the gift to be delivered A card creation support program for a server device for a card, the card creation support server device,
Gift information storage means for storing a delivery date of an ordered gift in association with order identification information which is information for identifying an order;
Card information receiving means for receiving order identification information and a message to a gift recipient from one client terminal device;
Image information that can be printed on the message card from the estimated delivery date of the gift read from the gift information storage means and the message accepted by the card information acceptance means corresponding to the accepted order identification information Image information generating means for generating print image information;
A card creation support program that functions as a print image transmission unit that transmits generated print image information to the one client terminal device.

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