JP2008191744A - Gift presentation device, gift presentation system and its method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gift presentation device and system and its method allowing a user to easily present a thoughtful gift. <P>SOLUTION: The method includes a step for sending to a first information communication device data about a web page for accepting the selection and settlement of a group of gift items; a step for accepting the selection and settlement of the group of gift items via the page displayed on the first information communication device; a step for sending to the first information communication device a first email including an authorized URL that allows selecting a commodity from the selected group of gift items; and a fourth step in which a second information communication device accesses the web page designated by the URL, a predetermined commodity is selected from the group of gift items and the recipient of the predetermined commodity is input, and the predetermined commodity is allowed to be shipped to the recipient. The first email including the URL is transferred from the first information communication device to the second information communication device. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gift presenting apparatus, a gift presenting system, and a method using the electronic mail function of an information communication device, particularly a portable terminal.

  Conventionally, a gift presenting system using a computer is known. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, a gift presenter purchases a gift card on which information such as the URL, ID, password, and value of the gift sales apparatus is printed, and sends it to the recipient. Then, the recipient accesses the gift sales device via the network based on the information printed on the gift card, selects a favorite product according to the value degree, and places an order by inputting personal information. After that, the product is delivered from the sales device side.

Further, in Patent Document 2 below, the presenter accesses the seller's web page using a communication terminal including a mobile phone, selects a product, creates a simulated catalog, and specifies the recipient's e-mail address and the like. The seller's server notifies the recipient by e-mail of catalog data regarding the product selected by the presenter. The recipient uses a communication terminal to access the link in the e-mail, selects a favorite product among the products selected by the presenter, and writes the selected product code name to the presenter (or seller) The product is ordered by sending an e-mail to the server. In addition, if there is no product that you like, the recipient writes that fact and sends an email to the presenter (or seller's server).
JP 2002-133152 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-41978

  However, in the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is troublesome for the presenter to mail the gift card on which information such as the URL, ID, password, and value of the sales device is printed to the recipient. There were drawbacks. Further, for the recipient, in order to access the gift selling apparatus, the URL, ID, password, etc. of the site printed on the gift card must be input by operating the keyboard.

  In the prior art disclosed in Patent Document 2, when the presenter tries to present, the recipient's e-mail address must be entered on the screen provided by the seller's server, and the seller Sent a notice about the gift to the recipient, so that the presenter and the recipient could not communicate.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been devised to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, and the presenter makes a gift easily by informing the recipient of his / her intention to present the gift. An object is to provide a gift presenting apparatus, a gift presenting system, and a method thereof.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gift presenting method (1) according to the present invention includes a first step of transmitting data of a web page for accepting selection and settlement of a gift product group to a first information communication device of a presenter. A second step of accepting selection and settlement of a gift product group via the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter, and selecting a product from the selected gift product group A third step of transmitting a first e-mail including a URL with rights to the first information communication device; and a web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed by the second information communication device of the recipient. Receiving a selection of a predetermined product from the gift product group and an input of a delivery destination of the predetermined product, and allowing the selected predetermined product to be sent to the delivery destination; Seen, the first electronic mail including the right with the URL, and characterized in that it is transferred to the second information communication device from said first information communication device.

  The gift presenting method (2) according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the gift presenting method (1) described above, the first information communication device is a portable terminal.

  The gift presenting method (3) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned gift presenting method (1) or (2), wherein the second e-mail of confirmation and product shipment notification is received in response to the recipient's input of the delivery address. The method further includes a fifth step of transmitting to the first and second information communication devices.

  The gift presenting method (4) according to the present invention includes the gift product when the gift product group is selected and settled by the presenter in any of the gift presenting methods (1) to (3) described above. A sixth step of setting a selectable time limit for the products included in the group, and when the web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed before the selectable time limit elapses, The method further includes a seventh step of permitting selection and not permitting selection of a product included in the gift group when a web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed after the selectable time limit has elapsed. It is said.

  In the gift presenting method (5) according to the present invention, in the gift presenting method (4) described above, an eighth step of notifying the presenter that the selectable due date is approaching a predetermined period before the selectable due date. Is further included.

  The gift presenting device (1) according to the present invention uses the first information communication device of the presenter and / or the second of the recipient to receive the data of the web page that accepts selection of the gift product group, settlement, browsing, and input of the delivery destination. The gift product group selected by receiving and selecting a gift product group via the host means for transmitting to the information communication device and the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter. A first e-mail including a URL with a right to select a product from the first information communication device is transmitted to the first information communication device, and the web page specified by the URL with the right is the second information communication of the recipient. The first and second information communication is performed by receiving a second e-mail for confirmation and product shipment notification in response to selection of a predetermined product from the gift product group and input of a delivery destination of the predetermined product. Send to the machine Transmission means, and control means for permitting the selected predetermined product to be shipped to the delivery destination, wherein the first electronic mail including the URL with rights is sent from the first information communication device. The information is transferred to the second information communication device.

  The gift presenting apparatus (2) according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the gift presenting apparatus (1), the first information communication device is a portable terminal.

  The gift presenting system (1) according to the present invention receives the first information communication device of the presenter, the second information communication device of the recipient, the selection of the gift product group, settlement, browsing, and input of the delivery destination. Host means for transmitting web page data to the first information communication device of the presenter and / or the second information communication device of the recipient, and the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter A first e-mail including a URL with a right to select a product from the selected gift product group is sent to the first information communication device in response to the selection and settlement of the gift product group via The web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed by the second information communication device of the recipient, receives a selection of a predetermined product from the gift product group and an input of a delivery destination of the predetermined product, Confirmation and shipping notification A computer having transmission means for transmitting the second electronic mail to the first and second information communication devices, and control means for permitting the selected predetermined product to be sent to the delivery destination; And the first electronic mail including the URL with the right is transferred from the first information communication device to the second information communication device.

  The gift presenting system (2) according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the gift presenting system (1) described above, the first information communication device is a portable terminal.

  According to the present invention, by performing electronic notification of a URL with a right to select a product, which is equivalent to a gift certificate, there is an effect that a quick presentation procedure can be performed without using any paper medium.

  Since the presenter attaches a message and notifies the recipient of the URL with the right to select a product, the recipient can communicate with the recipient, making the recipient feel more familiar and loving. There is an effect that a gift can be given.

  In addition to being able to give gifts to more recipients more efficiently, the recipient's email address can be sent to the information communication device of the presenter. If it is already stored, the presenter can easily give the gift without inputting any information about the recipient.

  In particular, when a mobile terminal is used, it can be freely presented without depending on the place and time, and can be surely presented to a specific individual.

  When a gift e-mail is sent from a service provider, the recipient may be wary and may be refused in some cases. However, in the present invention, a gift e-mail is sent directly from an acquaintance presenter. Therefore, it can be received with confidence by the recipient.

  In addition, in the case of a conventional gift certificate, it is unclear whether or not it has been used effectively by the recipient. However, in the present invention, the gift seller sends the presenter to the presenter that the recipient has selected the product. So that the presenter knows that the gift was not wasted.

  In addition, the URL of the access page for product selection included in the email presented to the recipient is attached with unique information (a combination of multiple-digit characters and numbers) for each contract with the presenter, and once contracted Since the information used in the process is not reused and the server checks the information, it is possible to prevent access by impersonating the gift recipient and provide the service safely.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a gift presenting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The present gift presenting system includes an e-mail gift sales device (hereinafter also referred to simply as a sales device) 1 on the gift seller side, an information communication device 3 on the presenter side, an information communication device 4 on the recipient side, and the three parties A communication network 5 is provided.

  The mail gift sales apparatus 1 controls each unit, executes a predetermined process to be described later, a page host means 12 for hosting a web page, and a transmission means for sending an e-mail (hereinafter also simply referred to as mail) 13, a recording means 14 for recording a database, and a data bus 15 for transmitting data between the units, and exchanges information with the information communication devices of the presenter and the recipient via the communication network 5. is there. The seller then sends the gift product to the recipient at the gift shipping shop 2 according to the processing result of the mail gift sales apparatus 1.

  Here, the recording unit 14 has a database that stores customer information, product information, inventory information, sales information, and the like, and operates in cooperation with the control unit 11, the page host unit 12, and the transmission unit 13. In the database, for example, information purchased by the presenter is written in real time, and the control means 11 starts a procedure for permitting shipment of the product based on the sales information stored in the database.

  The information communication device 3 and the information communication device 4 have an electronic mail function and an Internet access function. In this embodiment, the information communication device 3 is a mobile terminal, such as a mobile phone or a PHS. In addition, the information communication device 4 is a communication device including a personal computer in addition to the portable terminal. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, sending an e-mail to a presenter and a recipient means sending an e-mail to each information communication device of both.

  Next, the gift presenting method according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 2 as the operation of the gift presenting system shown in FIG.

  In step S0, the presenter uses the portable terminal 3 to access the page host means 12 of the mail gift sales apparatus 1 and uses the greeting mail gift service. It is assumed that the URL of the mail gift sales apparatus 1 is obtained through word-of-mouth or online search. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the top page of the accessed greeting mail gift service, that is, an example of information displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 3.

  In step S1, according to the guide of the mail gift sales apparatus 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the presenter first selects a gift category and then selects a course. The selection of the gift product group can also be performed while viewing the product image on the display screen of the mobile terminal 3. Such transmission / reception of web page information between information devices such as the mail gift sales apparatus 1 and the portable terminal 3 can be performed by designating a specific URL address on the portable terminal 3 so that the web browser of the portable terminal 3 is a web server on the Internet. The page host means 12 is searched for, and the page host means 12 is requested to transmit the target homepage, that is, the character and / or image information specified by the specific URL address. This is realized by transmitting the data of the target home page to the mobile terminal 3 and displaying it on the display screen of the mobile terminal 3.

  In step S2, the presenter confirms the selected course content, for example, as shown in FIG. If necessary, the process returns to step S1, and correction, that is, reselection is performed.

  In step S3, the presenter performs user registration and selects a settlement method. Specifically, user registration can be performed by, for example, determining and entering a login ID and a password by themselves and transmitting them to the page host means 12 of the mail gift sales apparatus 1 as shown in FIG. . The presenter who has already registered as a user may use an existing ID and password.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the payment method can be selected from credit card payment, convenience store payment, and the like. In the case of credit card settlement, as shown in FIG. 8, the card type, number, name of the holder, and expiration date are entered.

  In step S4, the presenter enters the recipient's name or nickname and selects the present theme. As a theme, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a birthday, an entrance celebration, a moving celebration, or the like can be selected. It is also possible to write characters freely. Thereby, as will be described later, when the recipient accesses the page host unit 12 of the mail gift sales apparatus 1, a pleasant theme message can be presented.

  In step S5, the presenter performs a final confirmation as shown in FIG. 10, for example, and then clicks “OK” to make a substantial settlement. If you want to change it, you can click "Return" to return to Step S1 and start over.

  In step S 6, the mail gift sales apparatus 1 receives the determination of the presenter in step S 5, and sends a payment confirmation completion email including a URL with a right to select a favorite product to the presenter by the transmission unit 13. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of such mail. In this example, a URL with a right to select a favorite product is “http://mshop.glico.co.jp/?id=123456789”. That is, the gift merchandise group selected by the presenter in step S1 can be accessed using the entire URL. Here, id = 123456789 is unique information (combination of a plurality of digits and numbers) given by the control means 11 for each contract with the presenter and is reused once used in the contract. It will never be done. In this system, since the control means 11 checks the information, it is possible to prevent access by impersonating the gift recipient and provide the service safely.

  Further, when a password is provided for accessing a page specified by a URL with rights, the password can be notified to the presenter by another mail by the transmission means 13.

  In step S7, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the presenter puts a greeting or message such as “Happy Birthday!” In the received payment confirmation completion mail, and includes the URL with a right to be selected. Create an email and forward it to the recipient. At this time, if the recipient's e-mail address is already stored in the portable terminal 3, it is called and used, and if it is not stored in the portable terminal 3, the recipient's e-mail address is newly set. Enter as stuff. In addition, when the gift sales apparatus 1 provides a password for accessing a URL with a right to be selected, the password sent from the gift sales apparatus 1 can be transferred to the recipient by a mail different from the greeting mail. .

  In step S8, the recipient receives a greeting mail including a selectable URL with a right from the presenter's mobile terminal 3, and accesses a page specified by the selectable URL with a right indicated in the mail. If necessary, enter the password given by the presenter. FIG. 13 shows an example of a screen that is displayed when a page specified by a URL with a right for a recipient to select a favorite product is accessed. Here, “Mr. Δ △” and “Happy Birthday!” Are the characters written by the presenter and the selected theme in step S4.

  In step S9, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the recipient browses the product presented by the mail gift sales apparatus 1, and selects the product he / she likes.

  In step S10, the recipient who has finished selecting the product inputs his / her name and delivery address to which the gift is delivered. Specifically, for example, a name, an address, and a telephone number are input on a screen as shown in FIG.

  In step S11, the gift seller receives an input of information regarding the recipient's product selection and delivery destination, and sends an e-mail that also serves as confirmation of product selection and notification of product shipment to the presenter and recipient.

  In step S12, the gift seller sends the product selected by the recipient to the delivery destination.

  Thus, in the gift presenting system and presenting method according to the present embodiment, the presenter accesses his / her mail gift sales apparatus using his / her mobile terminal, orders a gift course according to the budget, and from the sales apparatus. Create a greeting email from the received email containing the URL with the right to select the product and send it to the recipient. Then, the recipient accesses the page specified by the URL with the right to select and selects the desired product. By sending the product from the seller, the gift of the product, which was traditionally given using a paper gift certificate, is electronically sent as a notification of the right to select the product, and the gift is sent without any media. Presents can be made quickly. In addition, during the gift presenting process, an email with the presenter's message is sent directly from the presenter to the recipient, so that the presenter and recipient can communicate with each other, and the gift presentation is more heartfelt. It will be a thing. In addition, since the presenter can give a gift as long as the recipient's e-mail address is known, the presenter can easily give a gift to more recipients. In particular, when the recipient's e-mail address is already recorded on the portable terminal, the presenting operation becomes even easier.

  In the above, the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and can be variously modified and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. .

  For example, the mail gift sales apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 can be configured using one or a plurality of server computers.

  Also, when convenience store payment is selected as the payment method in step S3, for example, after the presenter has made payment at the convenience store, the mobile device 3 once again accesses the sales device, and the sales device confirms the payment. It is sufficient to proceed to step S4 after receiving.

  Further, for example, when the recipient accesses the page specified by the URL with rights in the above step S8, the expiration date may be confirmed. That is, it is possible to set an exchange time limit (that is, a selectable time limit) from the time when the presenter purchases the greeting mail gift. For example, the control means 11 of the sales apparatus 1 sets the exchangeable period as 6 months, determines the last date determined by this as the exchange deadline, and whether or not the exchange deadline has passed when the recipient accesses the URL with rights. Check and do not allow access or exchange of goods if the deadline has passed. Further, the control means 11 monitors this deadline regardless of the recipient's access, and if there is no access by the recipient before a predetermined period (for example, one week) before the deadline is reached, the control means 11 presents that fact. You can also send an email to notify the person. At that time, the presenter may be inquired about how to handle gift items when the redemption date has passed. For example, the gifter selects options such as repayment of the ordered gift product, sending the gift product to the presenter, converting to a valuable point that can be used for future shopping, or switching to another alternative service. Can be made.

  Furthermore, a calendar function may be provided to a presenter who has registered as a member. That is, if the presenter wants to give a specific recipient a gift every seasonal event day (Mother's Day, Christmas, etc.) or every anniversary (birthday, etc.), the vending machine will send such an event from the presenter. It is time to accept the designation of the date and anniversary, register it in the database, and present the gift to a specific recipient before the event date and anniversary (for example, one month) Send an email to notify. As a result, the presenter can give the recipient a gift that he / she wants to give without forgetting.

  In addition, when the presenter or recipient selects an item, the system may allocate stock to the gift shipping shop, that is, check the status of the item's inventory to prevent orders from being out of stock. it can.

It is a conceptual diagram for demonstrating the gift presenting system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the gift presenting method which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the top page of the greeting mail gift service of a mail gift sales apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example which selects the gift course of a greeting mail gift service. It is a figure which shows the example of a web page which confirms the selected gift course. It is a figure which shows the example of a web page registered as a user. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a payment method. It is a figure which shows an example of the input screen in the case of credit payment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which selects the theme of gift presentation. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen which finally confirms the gift presentation which the presenter ordered. It is a figure which shows the example of the greeting mail containing URL with the right which can select the goods delivered to the presenter from the mail gift sales apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of the greeting mail containing URL with the right which can select the goods which a presenter transfers to a recipient. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a web page when a recipient accesses URL with a right. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a web page from which a recipient selects goods. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a web page which confirms the goods which the recipient selected. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a web page in which a recipient inputs the delivery address of goods.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mail gift sales apparatus 2 Gift dispatch shop 3 Portable terminal 4 Information communication machine 11 Control means 12 Page host means 13 Transmission means 14 Recording means 15 Data bus

Claims (9)

A first step of transmitting data of a web page for accepting selection and settlement of a gift product group to the first information communication device of the presenter;
A second step of accepting selection and settlement of a gift product group via the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter;
A third step of transmitting to the first information communication device a first e-mail including a URL with a right to select a product from the selected gift product group;
The web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed by the recipient's second information communication device, and the selected product is selected from the gift product group and the delivery destination of the specified product is selected. A fourth step of allowing a predetermined product to be shipped to the delivery destination,
The gift presenting method, wherein the first electronic mail including the URL with rights is transferred from the first information communication device to the second information communication device.   The gift presenting method according to claim 1, wherein the first information communication device is a mobile terminal.   5. The method according to claim 5, further comprising: a fifth step of receiving a second e-mail of confirmation / shipment notification in response to the recipient's input of the delivery address to the first and second information communication devices. The gift presenting method according to 1 or 2. A sixth step of setting a selectable time limit for a product included in the gift product group when the gift product group is selected and settled by the presenter;
When a web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed before the selectable time limit elapses, selection of a product included in the gift group is permitted, and after the selectable time limit elapses, the URL with rights The gift presenting method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a seventh step of not permitting selection of a product included in the gift group when the web page specified in (1) is accessed. Method.   The gift presenting method according to claim 4, further comprising an eighth step of notifying the presenter that the selectable time limit is approaching a predetermined period before the selectable time limit. Host means for transmitting data of a web page that accepts selection of a gift product group, settlement, browsing, and delivery destination to the first information communication device of the presenter and / or the second information communication device of the recipient,
Including a URL with a right to select a gift product group from the selected gift product group upon receipt and selection of a gift product group via the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter A first e-mail is transmitted to the first information communication device, and the web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed by the second information communication device of the recipient, A transmission means for receiving a selection of a predetermined product and an input of a delivery destination of the predetermined product, and transmitting a second e-mail of confirmation and product shipment notification to the first and second information communication devices;
Control means for allowing the selected predetermined product to be shipped to the delivery destination,
The gift presenting apparatus, wherein the first electronic mail including the URL with the right is transferred from the first information communication device to the second information communication device.   The gift presenting apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the first information communication device is a portable terminal. The first information communication device of the presenter;
The recipient's second information communication device;
Host means for transmitting data of a web page for receiving selection of a gift product group, settlement, browsing, and delivery destination to the first information communication device of the presenter and / or the second information communication device of the recipient,
Including a URL with a right to select a gift product group from the selected gift product group upon receipt and selection of a gift product group via the web page displayed on the first information communication device of the presenter A first e-mail is transmitted to the first information communication device, and the web page specified by the URL with rights is accessed by the second information communication device of the recipient, A transmission means for receiving a selection of a predetermined product and an input of a delivery destination of the predetermined product, and transmitting a second e-mail of confirmation and product shipment notification to the first and second information communication devices; and
A computer having control means for permitting the selected predetermined product to be shipped to the delivery destination;
The gift presenting system, wherein the first electronic mail including the URL with the right is transferred from the first information communication device to the second information communication device.   9. The gift presenting system according to claim 8, wherein the first information communication device is a portable terminal.

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