JP2006221480A - Home delivery commodity and digital content ordering system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow cash settlement at a shop as a settlement means for purchasing a home delivery commodity or directly downloading digital contents to a personal computer and the like at home. <P>SOLUTION: This home delivery commodity and this digital content ordering system is constructed of an ordering terminal and a commodity card/medium issue device, which are equipped in a shop, and a network connecting them to a distribution management center. When a customer pays to order a predetermined commodity among offered commodities, a commodity card/digital medium corresponding to the order is issued. When the customer sends the obtained commodity card by mail or sets the digital medium to the personal computer at home, a distribution management code for the commodity is read from the commodity card/medium in the center, and the commodity corresponding to the distribution management code is delivered to the home or the digital contents are downloaded to the personal computer and the like from a content center. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a system in which payment is made at an ordering terminal provided in a store and a delivery product corresponding to the order is delivered, and digital content purchased in a personal computer such as a home using electronic media issued after the settlement The present invention relates to a digital content ordering system that downloads the contents of Internet via the Internet.

  A system for ordering products via the Internet and delivering the products to the home is well known. However, it is necessary to use a credit card for the settlement of these merchandise orders. However, in recent years, many credit card accidents occur, so many people are hesitant to use such a credit card on the Internet.

Digital contents such as music, video, games, and business software are generally recorded and sold on storage media such as CDs, MDs, and flexible disks. .
These digital contents can be sold by electronic recording or transmission / reception, but it is also necessary to use a credit card when purchasing via the Internet, and many credit card accidents have recently occurred. Therefore, an increasing number of people hate to send IDs and passwords via the Internet.

There is also known a system for downloading digital contents such as music and game software using a terminal installed in a convenience store or the like. In this case, cash settlement is possible on the spot, but the terminal is not always available and download time is also required. In addition, it is inconvenient because the content downloaded by the terminal needs to be taken into the personal computer at home again.
JP 2002-15193 A JP 2002-163721 A

  An object of the present invention is to make a payment in cash at a store as a payment system for placing an order for the delivery product at a store and performing the payment in cash, or as a payment means for directly downloading the digital content to a personal computer at home. An object of the present invention is to provide a system capable of downloading a target content on a personal computer or the like at home using a medium in which the payment details are recorded.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a delivery product ordering system according to the present invention includes an ordering terminal provided in a store, an ordering product card issuing device, and a delivery product ordering system comprising a network connecting these and a distribution management center. In the in-store ordering terminal, when a customer inserts a product card into the terminal and pays a price to place an order for a predetermined delivery product, a product identification code and a distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center and the distribution management The order code number issued by the center is returned, the order code number is printed on the product card, and the product center checks the order data of the distribution management center and the information on the product card posted as mail. The ordered product is delivered to a designated address.

  Furthermore, the distribution management center includes an authentication / settlement center that performs authentication / settlement of data such as a distribution management code when the product identification code and the distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center. Features.

  Alternatively, the digital content ordering system of the present invention is a digital content ordering system comprising an ordering terminal and an electronic media issuing device provided in a store, and a network connecting these and a distribution management center. When a customer pays a price from the presented digital contents and orders a predetermined digital content, a merchandise identification code corresponding to the order is sent to the distribution management center and the distribution management code issued by the distribution management center When the number is returned, the electronic media corresponding to the order is issued from the electronic media issuing device with the merchandise identification code and the distribution management code added, and the customer sets the acquired electronic media on a personal computer or the like at home The distribution management code of the electronic media is The content of the digital content corresponding to the read distribution management code is received from the content center that has received the merchandise identification code and distribution management code of the distribution management center and collated the code. It is downloaded to.

  Further, the product identification code is printed on the electronic media when the predetermined product is provided from the automatic dispensing device, and the distribution management code is integrated with the electronic media and stored in an IC tag, etc. It is recorded in the memory.

  Furthermore, the electronic media stores a program for downloading or streaming the digital content. When the product identification code is transmitted to the center, the server of the center decodes the decryption key based on the product identification code. Generating and encrypting the digital content by the decryption key.

  In addition, when viewing the downloaded digital content from the second time onward, the decryption key is always obtained by sending the product identification code of the electronic media to the center, and the digital content is viewed using the decryption key. It is characterized by comprising as follows.

Furthermore, even if the decryption key is taken into a PC or the like, a startup program is configured so that it is automatically deleted after viewing.
Furthermore, when the user uses the electronic media on a personal computer, the merchandise identification code is automatically notified and managed to the distribution management center via the Internet.

  Further, the distribution management center receives the data when the predetermined product is ordered, the product identification code and distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center, and the electronic media acquired by the customer. It includes an authentication / settlement center that performs authentication / settlement of data such as the distribution management code read when set on a personal computer at home.

  Furthermore, the store has the electronic media automatic purchase device, and the server of the distribution management center records the number of use and date of use of the electronic media in the distribution management file. When the device is inserted, the product identification code recorded on the IC tag or the like of the electronic media is transmitted to the center, and the server at the center extracts the use history record of the distribution management file based on the product identification code. The purchase amount is calculated by the following.

  The home delivery product ordering system of the present invention uses the ordering terminal provided in the store to make a payment in cash at the storefront and delivers the ordered product to the home, so there is no need to use a credit card or the like, and there is no risk of using a credit card. Can be avoided. In addition, catalogs can be sold, so the product lineup will be rich.

  Similarly, the digital content ordering system of the present invention is a system in which payment can be made at a storefront with cash and the intended download can be performed on a home personal computer or the like using a medium that records the payment details. The risk of using a credit card can be avoided. This gives consumers a sense of security.

  In addition, since it is a mechanism for downloading from the content center, it is not necessary to place a CD or the like in the store, and since a variety of items are available, it is highly convenient for consumers. There is a merit that even if it is taken to a store, there is no need for space, so it can be placed in a convenience store, etc., and there is a merit that the customer can be sure to get the desired content if they go to that store, leading to an increase in customer base.

  Compared to downloading at a store terminal, you can download directly to the recording medium you want to download, such as your home computer, via the Internet, so there is no need to download at the store or re-record it on your home computer again. .

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on examples with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 7 shows an overall conceptual diagram of the home delivery product ordering system of the present invention.
In the figure, a customer selects a home delivery product card 101 displayed on a catalog stand, inserts the product card 101 into an ordering terminal 102 installed in a store such as a convenience store, and makes a cash settlement or a product ticket. When the payment is made by inserting the terminal name, the ordering terminal 102 receives the terminal name, order number. The order information such as the order date and the product code is transmitted to the server A 103 in the data center. Then, the server A 103 receives the order number as order information. Is returned to the terminal 102.

The terminal 102 receives the order no. A sticker for sticking is printed, or the product card 101 has an order No. Is printed and returned.
The customer fills in the delivery address and name delivery address information of the product such as home on the product card with the above-mentioned sticker or printed product card obtained in this way, and post it to the post box. In the merchandise center 104, the order number of the merchandise card 106 received in this way is displayed. Is compared with the order information of the server A, and the product 107 is sent to the delivery address.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram when ordering the digital content ordering system of the present invention.
In the figure, the customer selects the digital content product card 111 displayed on the catalog stand, and inserts the product card 111 into the ordering terminal 112 installed in the store such as a convenience store and makes a cash settlement, When the ticket is inserted and settled, the ordering terminal 112 receives the terminal name, order number. The order information such as the order date and the product code is transmitted to the server A 113 in the data center. Then, the server A 113 receives the product code, order No. as order information. ID information of the product code and ID number is transmitted to the electronic media automatic issuing device 115 via the server B114. The electronic medium 116 is an electronic medium that stores a startup program and a decryption program in advance. The electronic media 116 is a CD or memory molded in a card shape, and is provided with a distribution management IC and an area where numbers can be printed. The electronic media automatic issuing device 115 records the product code and the ID number on the electronic media distribution management IC preset as described above in response to the ordering, and at the same time, prints the ID number in the print area. Publish media automatically.

FIG. 9 shows a conceptual diagram when the digital content ordering system of the present invention is used.
In the figure, when the customer (user) inserts the electronic media 121 purchased as described above into a personal computer 122 such as at home, the activation program stored in the electronic media is activated, and the user inputs the ID number and transmits it. Then, the server C124 of the data center collates / authenticates the ID number with the server B123, and at the same time, records the number of use and the use date for each ID in the distribution management file. When the collation is obtained, the server C124 generates a decryption key based on the ID number for the first time, and streams or downloads the digital content to the personal computer 122 while encrypting the digital content using the decryption key. Only the decryption key is transmitted after the second time.

  On the personal computer 122 side, the first time the digital content is stored while viewing based on the decryption program and the decryption key transmitted by the activation program stored in the electronic medium. Note that the decryption key is deleted after viewing. When the operation is performed for the second time or later, the stored digital content is viewed while being decrypted based on the decryption program and the transmitted decryption key. Note that the decryption key is deleted after viewing.

FIG. 10 is a conceptual diagram when using the purchase system for purchasing the purchased digital content of the present invention.
In the figure, when the customer (user) inserts the electronic media 133 purchased as described above into the electronic media automatic purchase device 134 installed in the store, the activation program stored in the electronic media is activated, and the electronic media 133 is activated. The ID number stored in the media is transmitted to the data center. The server B 136 in the data center accesses the server C 135 with the transmitted ID number, refers to the distribution management file, and determines the number of uses and the last use date. The purchase amount is calculated from the determined contents, and a payout command for the same amount is transmitted to the electronic media automatic purchase apparatus 134. The electronic media automatic purchase device 134 pays out cash based on the payout instruction for the purchase amount.

  1 to 3 are diagrams for explaining an embodiment of the digital content ordering system of the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a store such as a convenience store, 2 is a digital content ordering terminal provided in the store, 3 is a card-type media automatic dispensing device linked to the digital content ordering terminal 2, and 5 is an authentication center. , 6 is a distribution management center, 7 is a content center, 8, 9 and 10 are an authentication / settlement server, a distribution management server, and a digital content server, respectively. The authentication center, distribution management center, and content center as a whole are called distribution management centers in a broad sense. Reference numeral 13 is a center for managing order data, and 15, 16, 17, and 18 are card-type media (CDs and tags). Reference numerals 17 and 18 are schematic diagrams showing only management data of these media. A specific image of the digital content ordering terminal 2 and the automatic media payout device 3 is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 1, when a customer selects digital contents (music, video, game software, etc.) that he / she wants to purchase,
1) A product menu is displayed on the ordering terminal 2 (or displayed as a product card),
2) In the product menu, each digital content product is guided by price range and category,
3) When a customer selects an arbitrary digital content product, the details of the product are guided.

  Note that the digital content portion of the product is received by starting the communication program for starting the same media by a computer such as a PC or PDA and connecting it to a content center or the like via a network.

Then, when the customer confirms the selection of the product and places an order, the media automatic dispensing device 3 (which may be integrated with the ordering terminal) linked to the ordering terminal 2
1) A product identification code (A) relating to the contents (price range, category, etc.) of the digital content is printed on the surface of the product 15;
2) In addition, the sales information (sales date, sales date, store, etc.) of the product is stored in a storage area provided in the medium constituting the product 15 or a storage medium (eg, magnetic tape, IC memory, etc.) The distribution management code (B) related to the serial number etc. is recorded, and these (A) and (B) are transmitted together with the sales data to the distribution management server of the distribution management center (FIG. 1 [1], [2], [ 3]).

  Regarding the printing in 1), in consideration of the recyclability of the media, a rewritable printing method such as a thermal transfer method is adopted, and a method of printing a visible combination of letters or numbers is desirable.

The distribution management server 9 of the distribution management center 6
1) The above-mentioned (A) and (B) are recorded in the distribution management file (each code is managed as a pair).
2) The product identification code (A) is transmitted to the content center, and the content corresponding thereto is set in the content distribution application server.

Here, when the user uses the digital content of the product by a PC or PDA at home 12,
1) When the product 16 is set on a PC, PDA, etc.
2) When the activation program recorded in the product 16 is started, the user is requested to input the product identification code (A), and when the user inputs the product identification code (A), the activation program is a communication program. Is connected to a content center or the like, and a predetermined content is downloaded to the PC or the like from a content distribution application server in which content corresponding to the product identification code (A) is prepared.
3) Further, the activation program starts the distribution management communication program, connects the PC, PDA, etc. to the distribution management center, and transmits to the distribution management server that the operation of 2) has been performed (FIG. 1). [4]).
4) Here, the distribution management server records that the commodity of the commodity identification code (A) is used in the distribution management file.

  In the case of the above embodiment, two types of merchandise identification code and distribution management code are used. This is an invisible and non-contact type for the purpose of quick reading of the identification code and prevention of counterfeiting in the automatic purchase device described later. A second code (distribution management code) using a memory (IC tag, etc.) or a machine-readable two-dimensional bar code is used. For example, the product identification code can be recorded in a medium (CD, etc.). For example, the same product identification code and distribution management code can be used, and the distribution management code can be omitted. However, in this case, there is a problem with the speed of automatic reading.

A more detailed operation of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4 as follows.
FIG. 2 shows the flow of information when the customer receives a card-type medium (CD-ROM or the like) corresponding to a predetermined digital content from the automatic dispensing device at the ordering terminal.

  First, when a product selection menu is displayed on the ordering terminal 2 and a customer selects a product (digital content) from the menu, a unique product identification code (A) is selected for each selected product as shown in 21 of FIG. ) And a unique distribution management code (B) are generated, and the merchandise identification code (A) is printed in the print area of the medium (card type CD 15) in the automatic dispensing device 3. At the same time, the distribution management code (B) Is recorded on a storage medium (IC chip) that is integrated and packed with the medium (card type CD) 15. The product identification code (A) is the product type (price range, category, etc.) and individual number. The distribution management code (B) indicates an individual management number of an IC chip attached to each product.The medium (card type CD) is the storage medium ( Is integrated with the C chip) it is passed to the customer.

In parallel with the payout operation, the generated product identification code (A) and distribution management code (B) are transmitted to the authentication center 5 as data such as 21 in FIG.
As shown at 22 in FIG. 2, the authentication center 5 stores the data in a database and transmits the data to the distribution management center 6. Similarly, necessary information is also stored in the database of the distribution management center 6 as indicated by 23 in FIG.

  In FIG. 1, a center (VISION SHOP (trademark)) for managing these ordering data is provided separately to confirm the ordering, but the center may be omitted. The data flow is indicated by [1] to [3] in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows the flow of information when the customer uses the contents (digital contents) of the media (card type CD) on a personal computer or the like at home 12.
When opening the card-type CD 18 on the personal computer at home 12, the customer is required to input the product identification code (A) printed on the CD. In this case, the product identification code (A) is always transmitted to the content center 10. For example, when the product identification code is input to a specified URL (content center), the product identification code is automatically connected to the content center 10 and sent after waiting for a reception confirmation notification. . FIG. 3 shows a case where a game is played by connecting to a content center game server. In this case, the above mechanism becomes simpler because a connection to the game server is required to play a game. .

  The content center 10 transmits the received product identification code (A) to the distribution management center 6, and the distribution management center 6 counts in the FLAG field corresponding to the transmitted product identification code (A) on the database 23. Set.

FIG. 4 shows the flow of information when a customer (user) sells the contents (digital contents) of the medium (card type CD).
When a user sells digital contents of the product 1) When the product 19 is set in the automatic purchase device 11,
2) The distribution management code (B) recorded in the storage area provided in the medium constituting the product or the storage medium attached to the product is automatically read.
3) At the same time, the distribution management code (B) is transmitted to the distribution management server 9 of the distribution management center (FIG. 4 [6]).
4) The distribution management server 9 calls the field corresponding to (B) of the distribution management file, reads the usage status (number of times) of the product identification code (A), and, for example, the amount of the distribution price file according to the usage Along with the data, it is transmitted to the automatic purchase device (FIG. 4 [6]).
5) The automatic purchase device pays out the purchase amount based on the number of times of use or the amount data. Note that electronic media issuance and purchase operations may be recycled by providing a separate vendor 4 as shown in FIG.

  In the case of the above embodiment, two types of merchandise identification code and distribution management code are used. This is an invisible and non-contact memory (IC) for the purpose of quick reading of the identification code and prevention of forgery in the automatic purchase device. Tag) or a second code (distribution management code) using a machine-readable two-dimensional bar code. For example, if the product identification code is recorded in a CD, the product identification code It is also possible to use the same distribution management code and omit the distribution management code. However, in this case, there is a problem with the speed of automatic reading.

FIG. 5 shows the information flow of the present system when purchasing the card-type CD.
When the user inserts the digital content product (card type CD) 19 paid out as described above into the automatic purchase device 11, the IC chip such as the inserted card type CD (integrated with the CD and packed. The distribution management code (B) is read from the IC tag). The automatic purchase device 11 transmits the acquired distribution management code (B) 41 to the distribution management center. The distribution management center 6 collates the data of the transmitted distribution management code (B) with the database 42 and verifies that the data has been used, no data, and the like. Thereafter, the exchanged flag is written in the FLAG field of the normal data, and at the same time, the data 43 in which the result is written in the distribution management code (B) 41 is returned to the automatic purchase device 11.

  FIG. 11 shows a system in which the digital content ordering system of the present invention and the home delivery ordering system are shared, and home delivery of general goods and foods can be performed with the ordering terminal together with the digital content.

  When a customer orders a general product or food with the terminal and makes a cash settlement, the product corresponding to the order is delivered to the home, and the digital content can be ordered, so the convenience of the terminal is increased. effective.

  The home delivery ordering system and the digital content ordering system of the present invention can be settled with cash at a store, and can be delivered by a product card that records the settlement contents, or can be received on a personal computer at home by a medium that records the settlement contents. Since it is a system that can perform a desired download, it is not necessary to use any credit card or the like, and the risk of using a credit card can be avoided.

  This gives the consumer a sense of security, and does not require placing a CD or the like at the storefront, and since a wide variety of items are available, the convenience of the consumer is high. In addition, even if it is taken to the store, there is no need for space, so it can be placed at a convenience store, etc., and customers have a sense of trust that they can always get the desired content if they go to that store, the convenience of the terminal is high, Rapid spread is expected.

  In addition, content that is no longer needed can be sold as second-hand electronic media, making it highly convenient for purchasers and incentives for repeat orders, and the spread of the system can be expected.

  Furthermore, if the home delivery ordering system and the digital content ordering system are shared by one terminal, the convenience is further increased.

It is a figure explaining the whole structure of the digital content ordering system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of information when a customer receives supply of media (for example, card-type CD-ROM) from an automatic payment apparatus by the digital content ordering system of this invention. In the system of this invention, it is a figure which shows the flow of information when downloading the digital content which the customer purchased to the personal computer etc. of a home. It is a figure explaining the whole structure of the digital content purchase system of this invention. In the system of this invention, it is a figure which shows the flow of information when selling the digital content which the customer purchased. It is a figure which shows the specific image of the order terminal 2 and the automatic payment apparatus 3. FIG. 1 is an overall conceptual diagram of a home delivery product ordering system according to the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram at the time of ordering of the digital content ordering system of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram at the time of utilization of the digital content ordering system of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram at the time of utilization of the purchase system for having the purchased digital content of the present invention purchased. It is a figure explaining the structure which combined the digital content ordering system of this invention with the general delivery or the food system delivery system.

Explanation of symbols

1 store 2 ordering terminal 3 automatic dispensing device 5 authentication center 6 distribution management center 7 content center 8 authentication / settlement server
9 Distribution Management Server 10 Digital Content Server 12 Home 13 Order Management Center 15-18 Electronic Media (Card Type CD)
101 Product Card 102 Terminal 103 Server A
104 Product Center 111 Product Card 112 Terminal 113 Server A
114 Server B
115 Electronic Media Automatic Issuer 121 Electronic Media 122 Terminal 123 Server B
124 Server C
133 Electronic Media 134 Automatic Purchase Device 135 Server C
136 Server B

Claims (10)

In a home delivery product ordering system consisting of an ordering terminal provided in a store, a product card issuing device for ordering, and a network connecting these and a distribution management center,
In the in-store ordering terminal, when a customer inserts a product card into the terminal and pays a price to place an order for a predetermined delivery product, a product identification code and a distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center and the distribution The order code number issued by the management center is returned, the order code number is printed on the product card, and the product center checks the order data of the distribution management center and the information on the product card posted as mail. A delivery product ordering system, wherein the ordered product is delivered to a designated address.   The distribution management center includes an authentication / settlement center for performing authentication / settlement of data such as a distribution management code when a product identification code and a distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center, The home delivery product ordering system according to claim 1. In a digital content ordering system comprising an ordering terminal and an electronic media issuing device provided in a store, and a network connecting these with a distribution management center,
In the in-store ordering terminal, when a customer places an order for a predetermined digital content by paying a price from the presented digital content, a product identification code corresponding to the order is sent to the distribution management center and the distribution management center. The distribution management code number issued by the customer is returned, the electronic media corresponding to the order is issued from the electronic media issuing device with the merchandise identification code and the distribution management code added, and the customer obtains the acquired electronic media at home. The distribution management code of the electronic media is read, and the contents of the digital content corresponding to the read distribution management code include the product identification code and the distribution management code of the distribution management center. The personal computer from the content center that received and verified the code Digital content ordering system, characterized in that it is downloaded to.   The product identification code is printed on the electronic media when the predetermined product is provided from the automatic dispensing device, and the distribution management code is a memory such as an IC tag stored integrally with the electronic media. 4. The digital content ordering system according to claim 3, wherein the digital content ordering system is recorded on the digital content ordering system.   The electronic media stores a program for downloading or streaming the digital content, and when the product identification code is transmitted to the center, the center server generates a decryption key based on the product identification code, 5. The digital content ordering system according to claim 3, wherein the digital content is encrypted by the decryption key.   From the second time on, when viewing the downloaded digital content, the decryption key is always obtained by transmitting the product identification code of the electronic media to the center, and the digital content is viewed by the decryption key. 6. The digital content ordering system according to claim 5, wherein the digital content ordering system is configured.   7. The digital content ordering system according to claim 5, wherein a startup program is configured so that the decryption key is automatically deleted after viewing even if the decryption key is taken into a PC or the like.   The product identification code is automatically notified and managed to the distribution management center via the Internet when a user uses the electronic media on a personal computer. Item 1. A digital content ordering system according to item 1.   In the distribution management center, when the predetermined product is ordered, data when a product identification code and a distribution management code corresponding to the order are sent to the distribution management center, and the electronic media acquired by the customer are stored at home. 9. The digital content according to claim 3, further comprising an authentication / settlement center for performing authentication / settlement of data such as the distribution management code read when set on a personal computer or the like. Ordering system.   The store has the electronic media automatic purchase device, the distribution management center server records the usage count and date of use of the electronic media in the distribution management file, and the electronic media is inserted into the automatic purchase device. The product identification code recorded on the IC tag or the like of the electronic media is transmitted to the center, and the server at the center extracts the usage history record of the distribution management file by the product identification code, and the purchase price is based on the usage history. 10. The digital content ordering system according to any one of claims 3 to 9, wherein a digital content ordering system is calculated.

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