JP2020154444A - Information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a mechanism which allows the value of a local area to be discovered by smoothing a relation between a user who uses a product grown in the local area and a producer who provides the user with the product grown in the local area.SOLUTION: A prediction accepting unit 101 accepts shipping prediction information from a producer P. A reservation accepting unit 103 accepts a preliminary reservation from a restaurant R. A settlement accepting unit 105 accepts shipping settlement information from the producer P. A settlement accepting unit 106 presents shipping settlement information to the restaurant R. An order accepting unit 107 accepts an order from the restaurant R. An order presenting unit 108 presents a message indicating that the order has been accepted, to the producer P. A route generation unit 109 generates map information required for collection and delivery of a product. Thus, the problem is solved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device.

Conventionally, there is a system for matching various information (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-129983

However, with the conventional technology including the technology of Patent Document 1, it is not possible to efficiently match products such as fresh foods whose transaction contents are not fixed until immediately before the transaction. For this reason, it is not possible to facilitate the relationship between the user who uses the locally produced product and the producer who provides the locally produced product to the user.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and facilitates the relationship between a user who uses a locally produced product and a producer who provides the locally produced product to the user. The purpose is to provide a new mechanism that can discover local value.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing device of one aspect of the present invention is
A confirmation reception means that accepts information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by one or more producers and confirmed to be able to be shipped as shipping confirmation information.
A confirmation presentation means for presenting one or more received shipment confirmation information to one or more users who can use the product.
An order receiving means for accepting an order when at least a part of the one or more users has indicated that the product should be purchased.
An order presenting means for presenting to the producer who made the present that the order has been accepted,
Based on the received order, a route generating means for generating a pickup and delivery route of the product determined to be able to be shipped, including at least the target of the order, and
To be equipped.

According to the present invention, it is possible to find local value by facilitating the relationship between a user who uses a locally produced product and a producer who provides the locally produced product to the user. It is possible to provide a new mechanism that can be done.

It is a figure which shows the example of the outline of the service which applied the information processing apparatus of this invention. It is a figure which shows the outline of the structure of the information processing system including the server which concerns on one Embodiment of the information processing apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware configuration of the server of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration of the server of FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the flow of the pre-determination process and post-determination process executed by the server of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the input screen of the shipment confirmation information displayed on the producer terminal of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the screen which inputs the content of an order, which is displayed on the restaurant terminal of FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the collection and delivery route required for the collection and delivery of vegetables, which is displayed on the delivery terminal of FIG. 4, and the map which reflected this collection and delivery route.

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

[Service contents]
The flow of a service to which the information processing apparatus of the present invention is applied (hereinafter, referred to as “the service”) will be described.
FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing an outline of this service.

This service is a service provided by the service provider M that is closely related to the designated area (local). For example, it is safe to see the face of the producer P for the restaurant R that provides dishes using locally-grown vegetables. It is a service aimed at efficiently supplying fresh vegetables.
In today's business, those who do business closer to consumers, such as wholesalers rather than producers and retailers rather than wholesalers, are becoming stronger. For this reason, the value of producers, who play a key role in manufacturing, is not generally evaluated. As a result, a situation has been created in which, for example, pursuing a good selling method that makes full use of IT sells better than pursuing the quality of a product. This is because consumers have more reliance on uncertain product valuations flooding television and the Internet when selecting and purchasing products.
However, since each person who purchases a product has his or her own personality, there are many different ways of looking at things. For this reason, the value of things usually differs depending on the person who evaluates it, and it is not possible for all people to make the same evaluation. In other words, it should be a society in which each person is confident in his or her own idea that "I like this" and can listen to each other's opinions.
For that purpose, it is important to establish a new system that can find local value by focusing on local industries centered on agriculture, for example, instead of business centered only on cities. The mechanism that facilitates the relationship between restaurants that serve dishes using locally grown vegetables and producers that provide locally grown vegetables to the restaurants is a new mechanism that can find local value. This is an example.
Under these circumstances, by providing this service, it is possible to provide delicious dishes using locally-grown fresh vegetables to people who visit local restaurants. As a result, local production for local consumption can be realized, and the local consciousness of the people who receive the food can be fostered.

Users who receive the provision of this service include a producer P, a delivery company L, and a user (restaurant R in the example of FIG. 1).
Producer P is a person who produces products to be sold (vegetables in this case), and includes farmers, agricultural corporations, and the like.
Here, "vegetable production" refers to a series of actions from cultivating vegetables to harvesting. The vegetables produced are shipped.
The delivery company L is a person who delivers the vegetables produced by the producer P to the restaurant R.
Restaurant R is a person who provides dishes using vegetables delivered by delivery company L. The restaurant R is an example of a user who uses the one produced by the producer P. That is, the person who receives the provision of this service is not limited to the restaurant R, but also includes the user who uses the product (not limited to vegetables) produced by the producer P.
However, for convenience of explanation below, unless otherwise specified, the users of this service are the producer P who produces vegetables, the delivery company L who delivers the vegetables, and the restaurant R which provides dishes using the vegetables. Suppose that

This service is a service provided in two stages, before and after the type and amount of vegetables to be shipped and the timing of shipment are determined by the producer P. Hereinafter, the fact that the type, amount, and timing of shipment of the vegetables to be shipped is determined by the producer P is referred to as "determination of the shipment content" or "confirmation of the shipment content".
That is, vegetables are often harvested in the early morning of the day of shipment and shipped as they are, so the conditions of the day such as weather and temperature affect the growth. As a result, the types, amounts, and timing of shipment of vegetables that can be shipped cannot often be determined until the morning of the day.
Therefore, this service is provided in two stages, before the shipping content is confirmed and after the shipping content is confirmed.
However, the service before the shipping contents are confirmed is not essential for this service and may be omitted as appropriate.

(Before the shipping details are confirmed)
Before the shipping content is finalized, in step SS1, Restaurant R plans to use the service provider M for cooking, including the specific content of the vegetables used for cooking and the timing of using the vegetables. Provide information about the vegetables you are eating. Specifically, for example, restaurant R presents information such as "I want to make a reservation for the purchase of 25 fresh tomatoes to be used at dinner time the day after tomorrow" to the service provider M based on the reservation from the customer. ..

In step SS2, the service provider M accepts the information presented by the restaurant R as an advance reservation. However, the advance reservation is only a schedule based on the reservation from the customer of Restaurant R, etc., and does not guarantee the order from Restaurant R. That is, since the advance reservation is based on information that is likely to fluctuate due to the cancellation of the reservation from the customer, for example, the price of the vegetables made at the time of advance reservation can be set to be relatively high.
In step SS3, the service provider M provides the acquired advance reservation contents to the producer P.

In step SS4, producer P provides service provider M with forecast information about the vegetables produced, including the type and quantity of vegetables predicted to be shipable, and the timing of shipment. Specifically, for example, the producer P provides the service provider M with information such as "100 tomatoes can be predicted to be shipped around 8:00 the morning after tomorrow."

In step SS5, the service provider M acquires the information provided by the producer P as the shipping forecast information. However, the shipping forecast information is merely a subjective forecast of the producer P based on the growing condition of the vegetables, and does not guarantee the shipment from the producer P. That is, the shipping forecast information is uncertain information that is likely to fluctuate due to changes in the weather or the like.
Here, the service provider M may fix the timing of acquiring the shipping forecast information. For example, the shipping forecast information at 8:00 pm may be acquired all at once every day.
In step SS6, the service provider M provides the acquired shipping schedule information to the restaurant R.
Here, the service provider M may fix the timing of presenting the shipping forecast information. For example, the shipping forecast information may be released all at once every day at 8:30 pm.

The order of steps SS1 to SS3 and steps SS4 to SS6 may be reversed. That is, the restaurant R can decide the content of the dish based on its own idea before the shipping forecast information is provided, or can decide the content of the dish while referring to the provided shipping forecast information. .. In addition, the producer P can refer to the contents of the advance reservation provided when deciding the type and amount of vegetables that are predicted to be able to be shipped and the timing of shipment, and based on his own judgment. , The type and amount of vegetables expected to be shipped, and the timing of shipment can also be determined.

As described above, before the shipping contents are finalized, each of the restaurant R and the producer P provides the producer P and the restaurant R with undetermined but predictable information. As a result, the producer P can make a future harvest schedule based on the contents of the advance reservation provided. In addition, Restaurant R will be able to plan a menu based on the provided shipping forecast information.

(After confirming the shipping details)
After the shipping contents are confirmed, in step SS7, the producer P can ship the vegetable varieties, quality (for example, size and quality), quantity, price, captured image, and shipping to the service provider M. Provide information about the vegetables produced, including timing. Specifically, for example, the producer P provides the service provider M with text information such as "100 tomatoes (large) can be shipped for XX yen at around 8:00 this morning" and an captured image.
Here, the service provider M may fix the timing of acquiring the shipping confirmation information. For example, the shipping confirmation information at 7:00 am may be acquired all at once every day.

In step SS8, the service provider M acquires the information provided by the producer P as the shipping confirmation information.
In step SS9, the service provider M provides the acquired shipping confirmation information to the restaurant R.
Here, the timing at which the shipping confirmation information is provided to the restaurant R is arbitrarily determined by the service provider M. The service provider M may fix the timing of presenting the shipping confirmation information. For example, the shipping confirmation information may be released all at once every day at 7:30 am.

In step SS10, each of the restaurants R1 to Rm (m is an arbitrary integer value of 1 or more) orders the desired vegetables while looking at the shipping confirmation information provided. Specifically, for example, Restaurant R presents information such as "I will order 25 tomatoes. The delivery date is 4:00 pm today" to the service provider M.

In step SS11, the service provider M accepts the information presented by the restaurant R as an order. Here, if there are a plurality of orders for the same product, the restaurant R with the earliest order timing can purchase the product.
In step SS12, the service provider M presents the contents of the acquired order to the producer P. Here, if the producer P can receive an order, that fact is presented to the restaurant R via the service provider M. As a result, a sales contract can be concluded between the restaurant R and the producer P.
In step SS13, the service provider M generates a collection and delivery route required for collection and delivery of the target vegetables and a map reflecting the collection and delivery route based on the order for which the sales contract has been concluded.

In step SS14, the delivery company L collects vegetables while visiting the producers P1 to Pn (n is an arbitrary integer value of 1 or more) according to the collection / delivery route reflected in the generated map. In addition, the delivery company L delivers the vegetables to the restaurants R1 to Rm.
The vegetables collected by the delivery company L from the producer P are not limited to those for which a sales contract has been concluded in step SS13. Vegetables that are not covered by the sales contract may be collected and delivered.
As a result, the vegetables subject to the sales contract can be delivered to the restaurants R1 to Rm, and the vegetables not subject to the sales contract can be sold directly to the restaurants R1 to Rm. As a result, the chef of restaurant R1 can directly select and purchase vegetables that are not covered by the sales contract.

In addition, a service may be provided in which an expert (not shown) accompanies the delivery by the delivery company L to provide the restaurant R with information on the characteristics of the vegetables.
In addition, since there is a difference in the types and freshness of vegetables that can be purchased directly between Restaurant R located in the first half of the pickup and delivery route and Restaurant R located in the second half, the pickup and delivery route is changed regularly. You may.

By providing this service, the following effects can be expected.
That is, the specific contents of the dish prepared based on the shipping confirmation information can be used for the advertisement of the restaurant R, or can be used for the local area where the restaurant R is located. If the locals who see the advertisement of Restaurant R go to Restaurant R, they can enjoy delicious dishes using fresh vegetables harvested locally. As a result, local production for local consumption can be realized, and local consciousness among local people who enjoyed cooking can be fostered.

In addition, from the standpoint of producer P, since the number of direct sales destinations such as restaurant R increases, planting can be carried out with peace of mind. As a result, the production of locally produced vegetables can be increased.
Further, vegetables that are oversupplied and unsold due to a large amount of production can be processed and consumed after being purchased by the service provider M. Specifically, for example, the service provider M may purchase the unsold vegetables at 50 to 70% of the producer's suggested price, or at the purchase price of the local agricultural cooperative. Then, the vegetables purchased by the service provider M may be processed and consumed at, for example, an employee cafeteria such as a store of the service provider M. In addition, a "direct sales corner" may be set up in a local supermarket or a greengrocer, and unsold vegetables may be sold there. Here, conventionally, the vegetables sold at the direct sales corner were carried by the producer P himself, but by performing this delivery business by the delivery company L, the burden on the producer P can be reduced. As a result, the producer P can build a sense of security for this service.

From the standpoint of the locals who use Restaurant R, the following effects can be expected.
That is, since the ordering is performed based on the shipping forecast information and the shipping confirmation information provided by the producer P, the center of distribution is the seasonal vegetables. As a result, locals who use Restaurant R will mainly eat seasonal vegetables at Restaurant R. For this reason, instead of eating as much as you can when you want to eat what you want to eat, you can have a cultural and healthy diet using vegetables that allow you to feel the true season of each year. become.

[System configuration]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an outline of a configuration of an information processing system including a server 1 according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention.

In the information processing system shown in FIG. 2, the server 1, the producer terminals 2-1 to 2-n, the restaurant terminals 3-1 to 3-m, and the delivery terminal 4 have a predetermined network N such as the Internet. It consists of being connected to each other via.
The server 1 is an information processing device managed by the service provider M that provides this service. The server 1 executes various processes in order to manage the operations of the producer terminals 2-1 to 2-n and the restaurant terminals 3-1 to 3-m.
Each of the producer terminals 2-1 to 2-n is an information processing device operated by each of the producers P1 to Pn, and is composed of, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like.
Each of the restaurant terminals 3-1 to 3-m is an information processing device operated by each of the restaurants R1 to Rm, and is composed of, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like.
Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish between the producers P1 to Pn, the producer terminals 2-1 to 2-n, the restaurants R1 to Rm, and the restaurant terminals 3-1 to 3-m, these are referred to. Collectively, they are referred to as "producer P", "producer terminal 2", "restaurant R", and "restaurant terminal 3", respectively.
The delivery terminal 4 is an information processing device operated by the delivery company L, and displays a collection / delivery route generated by the server 1 and a map reflecting the collection / delivery route. The delivery company L performs pickup and delivery according to the pickup and delivery route on this map.

[Hardware configuration]
Next, the hardware configuration of the server 1 that executes various processes in order to provide this service will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the server 1 of FIG.

The server 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, and an input unit 17. A storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are provided.

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the ROM 12 or the program loaded from the storage unit 18 into the RAM 13.
Data and the like necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes are also appropriately stored in the RAM 13.

The CPU 11, ROM 12 and RAM 13 are connected to each other via the bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. An output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

The output unit 16 is composed of various liquid crystal displays and the like, and outputs various information.
The input unit 17 is composed of various hardware leads and the like, and inputs various information.
The storage unit 18 is composed of a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and stores various data.
The communication unit 19 communicates with other devices (for example, producer terminals 2-1 to 2-n in FIG. 1, restaurant terminals 3-1 to 3-m, and delivery terminal 4) via a network N including the Internet. Control the communication performed by.

The drive 20 is provided as needed. A removable media 40 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately mounted on the drive 20. The program read from the removable media 40 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as needed. Further, the removable media 40 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

[Functional configuration]
Next, the function of the server 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 1 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the CPU 11 of the server 1, when the confirmation preprocessing is executed, the prediction reception unit 101, the prediction presentation unit 102, the reservation reception unit 103, and the reservation presentation unit 104 function. To do. When the confirmation post-processing is executed, the confirmation reception unit 105, the confirmation presentation unit 106, the order reception unit 107, the order presentation unit 108, and the route generation unit 109 function.
A user DB 401 and a product DB 402 are provided in one area of the storage unit 18.

The confirmation pre-processing is a process executed by the server 1 before the shipping content is confirmed, and is a process of receiving the advance reservation from the restaurant R and the shipping forecast information from the producer P, and related to this. It refers to processing.

The post-confirmation process is a process executed by the server 1 after the shipping contents are confirmed, and is a process of receiving the order information from the restaurant R and the shipping confirmation information from the producer P, and related processes. It means that.

(CPU)
The forecast reception unit 101 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by each of the one or more producers and expected to be able to be shipped as the shipment forecast information.
Specifically, the forecast reception unit 101 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more vegetables produced by the producers P1 to Pn and expected to be able to be shipped as the shipment forecast information. The received shipping forecast information is stored and managed in the product DB 402.

The forecast presentation unit 102 presents one or more received shipment forecast information to one or more users who use the product.
Specifically, the forecast presentation unit 102 presents one or more received shipment forecast information to restaurants R1 to Rm. As a result, the restaurants R1 to Rm can utilize the shipping forecast information as one of the reference information when considering the contents of the dish.

When one or more users who use the product indicate that they want to make a reservation for the purchase of the product, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation.
Specifically, when the restaurant R1 to Rm indicates that they want to make a reservation for purchasing vegetables, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation.

The reservation presentation unit 104 presents to one or more producers that the advance reservation has been accepted.
Specifically, the reservation presentation unit 104 presents to the producers P1 to Pn that the advance reservation from the restaurants R1 to Rm has been accepted.

The confirmation reception unit 105 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by one or more producers and confirmed to be able to be shipped as the shipment confirmation information. The received shipping confirmation information is stored and managed in the product DB 402.
Specifically, the confirmation reception unit 105 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more vegetables produced by the producers P1 to Pn and confirmed to be ready for shipment as the shipment confirmation information.

The confirmation presentation unit 106 presents one or more received shipment confirmation information to one or more users who use the product.
Specifically, the confirmation presentation unit 106 presents one or more received shipment confirmation information to the restaurants R1 to Rm. As a result, the restaurants R1 to Rm can utilize the shipping confirmation information as one of the basis information when determining the content of the dish.

The order receiving unit 107 accepts an order when one or more users who use the product indicate that the product is to be purchased.
Specifically, when the restaurant R1 to Rm indicates that they want to make a reservation for purchasing vegetables, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation.

The order presenting unit 108 presents to one or more producers that the order has been accepted.
Specifically, the order presenting unit 108 presents to the producers P1 to Pn that the order from the restaurants R1 to Rm has been accepted.

The route generation unit 109 generates map information necessary for collecting and delivering the product subject to the sales contract, based on the order for which the sales contract has been concluded.
Specifically, the route generation unit 109 is based on the order for which the sales contract has been concluded, the collection and delivery route required for the collection and delivery of the vegetables subject to the sales contract, and the map reflecting this collection and delivery route. To generate.

(Memory)
The user DB 401 stores and manages information (hereinafter referred to as "user information") regarding users (producer P, restaurant R, and delivery company L) registered as users in this service. The user information includes information (ID, etc.) that uniquely identifies a user registered as a user in this service, name, company name, address, contact information, and the like.

The product DB 402 stores and manages information about the products traded as commodities in this service. In the product information, shipping forecast information, shipping confirmation information, etc. presented by the producer P are stored and managed.

[flowchart]

Next, with reference to FIG. 5, various processes executed by the server 1 having the functional configuration of FIG. 4 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of pre-determination processing and post-confirmation processing executed by the server 1 of FIG.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating the flow of predetermination processing.
As shown in FIG. 5A, the server 1 executes the following series of processes.
In step S1, the forecast reception unit 101 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products that are produced by each of the one or more producers and are predicted to be able to be shipped as the shipment forecast information. Specifically, the forecast reception unit 101 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more vegetables produced by the producers P1 to Pn and expected to be able to be shipped as the shipment forecast information.
In step S2, the forecast presentation unit 102 presents one or more received shipment forecast information to one or more users who use the product. Specifically, the forecast presentation unit 102 presents one or more received shipment forecast information to restaurants R1 to Rm.
In step S3, when one or more users who use the product indicate that they want to make a reservation for the purchase of the product, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation. Specifically, when the restaurant R1 to Rm indicates that they want to make a reservation for purchasing vegetables, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation.
In step S4, the reservation presenting unit 104 presents to one or more producers that the advance reservation has been accepted. Specifically, the reservation presentation unit 104 presents to the producers P1 to Pn that the advance reservation from the restaurants R1 to Rm has been accepted. This completes the pre-registration process.

FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating the flow of post-determination processing.
As shown in FIG. 5B, the server 1 executes the following series of processes.
In step S11, the confirmation reception unit 105 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by each of the one or more producers and confirmed to be able to be shipped as the shipment confirmation information. Specifically, the confirmation reception unit 105 receives information indicating the contents of each of the one or more vegetables produced by the producers P1 to Pn and confirmed to be ready for shipment as the shipment confirmation information.
In step S12, the confirmation presentation unit 106 presents one or more accepted shipment confirmation information to one or more users who use the product. Specifically, the confirmation presentation unit 106 presents one or more received shipment confirmation information to the restaurants R1 to Rm.
In step S13, when one or more users who use the product indicate that the product will be purchased, the order receiving unit 107 accepts the product as an order. Specifically, when the restaurant R1 to Rm indicates that they want to make a reservation for purchasing vegetables, the reservation reception unit 103 accepts this as an advance reservation.
In step S14, the order presenting unit 108 presents to one or more producers that the order has been accepted. Specifically, the order presenting unit 108 presents to the producers P1 to Pn that the order from the restaurants R1 to Rm has been accepted.
In step S15, the route generation unit 109 generates map information necessary for collecting and delivering the product subject to the sales contract, based on the order for which the sales contract has been concluded. Specifically, the route generation unit 109 is based on the order for which the sales contract has been concluded, the collection and delivery route required for the collection and delivery of the vegetables subject to the sales contract, and the map reflecting this collection and delivery route. To generate. As a result, the post-determination processing is completed.

[Concrete example]
Next, a specific example of the GUI (graphical user interface) displayed on each of the producer terminal 2, the restaurant terminal 3, and the delivery terminal 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of an input screen for shipping confirmation information displayed on the producer terminal 2.

As shown in FIG. 6, on the input screen of the shipping confirmation information, as information on the produced vegetables, the variety, quality (for example, size and quality), quantity, price, and shipping date and time of the vegetables that can be shipped are displayed. An input field H1 for inputting the above and a button B1 for registering the captured image of the produced vegetables are provided.
The producer P inputs a predetermined item in the input field H1 and presses the button B1 to register information based on the image of the vegetable imaged in advance.
As a result, the shipping confirmation information is transmitted to the server 1, so that the producer P can easily present the shipping confirmation information to the service provider M.
The GUI of FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example of the input screen of the shipment confirmation information after the shipment is confirmed, but the captured image of the vegetables is also registered on the screen for inputting the shipment forecast information before the shipment is confirmed. The configuration may be the same as or substantially the same as that of the GUI shown in FIG. 6 except for the button B1.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen for inputting the contents of the order displayed on the restaurant terminal 3.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the screen for inputting the contents of the order, the variety, quality (for example, size and quality), quantity, price, and delivery date of the vegetables to be purchased are input as information on the vegetables to be ordered. An input field H2 for this is provided.
Restaurant R inputs predetermined items in the input field H2. As a result, the content of the order is transmitted to the server 1, so that the restaurant R can easily present to the service provider M that the product is to be purchased.
The GUI of FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen for inputting the contents of the order after the shipment is confirmed, but the GUI of FIG. 7 also shows the screen for inputting the contents of the advance reservation before the shipment is confirmed. It can have the same or substantially the same configuration as.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a specific example of a collection / delivery route required for collecting and delivering vegetables and a map reflecting the collection / delivery route displayed on the delivery terminal 4.

As shown in FIG. 8, the delivery terminal 4 displays a series of routes from the delivery company L to collecting and delivering the vegetables. As a result, the delivery company L can carry out the business without fail by collecting and delivering along the collection and delivery route displayed on the delivery terminal 4. In particular, as described above, since the collection and delivery route is changed regularly, the delivery company L may make a mistake in the order of collection and delivery. Therefore, the delivery company L can carry out the business without making a mistake in the order by faithfully collecting and delivering the collection and delivery route displayed on the delivery terminal 4.

Specifically, in the example of FIG. 8, the delivery company L collects the goods in the order of the producers P1 to P5, and then delivers them in the order of the restaurants R1 to R3. As a result, the delivery company L can carry out the business without making a mistake in the order by faithfully collecting and delivering the collection and delivery route displayed on the delivery terminal 4.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention. Is.

For example, in the above embodiment, the product is "vegetable", but this is only an example. It may be a locally produced product and can be provided as a commercial product. For example, it may be a marine product or a livestock product. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the production of vegetables is defined as a series of actions from cultivating vegetables to harvesting, but the production of marine products and the production of livestock products are defined. It can be defined as follows. That is, the production of marine products can be defined as a series of actions from growing or capturing marine products to processing them into a commercial form. In addition, the production of livestock products can be defined as a series of actions from raising or capturing livestock products to processing them into a commercial form.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when there are orders from a plurality of restaurants R for the same product, the restaurant R having the earliest order timing can purchase the product. Is just an example. The restaurant R from which the product can be purchased may be determined based on various factors included in the contents of the order. For example, the price included in the shipping confirmation information from the producer P may be treated as a "reference price" so that the restaurant R ordered at the highest price can be purchased (that is, a bidding method). In this case, the producer P can sell the product at a high price.

Further, for example, the GUI shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is merely an example, and other screen configurations may be used.

Further, for example, the input items of the shipping confirmation information shown in FIG. 6 are merely examples, and are not limited to the input items shown in FIG. For example, the producer P may ship the product (vegetables) with soil on the surface without packing the product (vegetables) in a bag or the like from the viewpoint of labor and time cost. In this case, an item for inputting whether the shipment is made after packing or the shipment is made with soil attached without packing may be provided in the input item of the shipping confirmation information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific mode when the producer P ships the vegetables is not particularly limited, but for example, a QR code (registered trademark) may be attached to the bag used for packing the vegetables. .. Information on the producer P and information on vegetables (shipped products) can be associated with this QR code (registered trademark). As a result, the restaurant R, which is the purchaser of vegetables, can easily obtain useful information by reading the QR code (registered trademark) using the restaurant terminal 3.
Specifically, the information about the producer P can include the profile of the producer P, the explanation of the vegetables by the producer P, the commitment of the producer P, and the like. In addition, the information on vegetables (shipped products) can include information such as recommended cooking methods as one-point advice by experts.
Information on the producer P and information on vegetables (shipped products) may be directly obtained by reading the QR code (registered trademark) using the restaurant terminal 3, or the information may be included in the information. It may be possible to obtain an accessible URL.

Further, for example, the collection / delivery route generated by the route generation unit 109 may be generated based on a preset priority. The priority setting criteria are not particularly limited, and can be arbitrarily set such as a priority that emphasizes the profit of the producer P, a priority that emphasizes the profit of the restaurant R, and a priority that emphasizes the profit of the delivery company L. it can.
Here, the profit margin when the producer P sells the vegetables gradually increases in the order of (1) restaurant R, (2) retailers such as supermarkets and greengrocers, and (3) service provider M. It's getting smaller. That is, the producer P has the largest profit margin when sold to restaurant R, and the intermediate margin is subtracted when sold to a retailer such as a supermarket, so that the profit margin is smaller than that of selling to restaurant R. Then, when selling to the service provider M, the profit margin is the smallest because it is almost unsold. Therefore, for example, when the priority is given to the profit of the producer P, the collection and delivery routes in the order of (1) to (3) above are generated.
That is, the first priority is to go around the restaurant R where the order is accepted, and the second priority is to go around the retail stores such as local supermarkets and greengrocers. Specifically, the route generation unit 109 pretends that there was an order from a local supermarket or a greengrocer, and collects and delivers the route so that each of the retail stores such as the local supermarket and the greengrocer is included in the transit point. To generate.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the vegetables of the producer P are sold to the retail stores such as the restaurant R and the supermarket, and the service provider M, and the general consumers are not included. However, this is only an example, and producer P may sell directly to general consumers. Specifically, for example, an alley in a busy housing complex may be included in the collection / delivery route. As a result, vegetables can be actively marketed to general consumers who pass through the alleys. Since the profit margin of sales to general consumers is even larger than that of sales to restaurant R, it is possible to increase the profit that producer P can obtain.

Further, the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 3 is merely an example for achieving the object of the present invention, and is not particularly limited.

Further, the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 4 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and what kind of functional block is used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example of FIG. ..

Further, the location of the functional block is not limited to FIG. 4, and may be arbitrary.
Further, one functional block may be configured by a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination thereof.

When the processing of each functional block is executed by software, the programs constituting the software are installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer embedded in dedicated hardware. Further, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose smartphone or a personal computer in addition to a server.

The recording medium containing such a program is not only composed of removable media, which is distributed separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to each user, but also is preliminarily incorporated in the device main body to each user. It is composed of the provided recording media and the like.

In the present specification, the steps for describing a program recorded on a recording medium are not necessarily processed in chronological order according to the order, but are not necessarily processed in chronological order, but in parallel or individually. It also includes the processing to be executed.

Further, in the present specification, the term of the system means an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

Summarizing the above, the information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied need only have the following configurations, and various various embodiments can be taken.
That is, the information processing device (for example, server 1) to which the present invention is applied is
Confirmation reception that accepts information indicating the contents of each of one or more products (for example, vegetables) produced by one or more producers (for example, producer P in FIG. 1) and confirmed to be able to be shipped as shipping confirmation information. Means (for example, the confirmation reception unit 105 in FIG. 4) and
A confirmation presentation means (for example, the confirmation presentation unit 106 of FIG. 4) that presents one or more received confirmation information of the shipment to one or more users (for example, the restaurant R of FIG. 1) who can use the product.
When at least a part of the one or more users indicates that the product is to be purchased, the order receiving means (for example, the order receiving unit 107 in FIG. 4) accepts the product as an order.
An order presenting means (for example, an order presenting unit 108 in FIG. 4) that presents to the producer who made the present that the order has been accepted.
Based on the received order, a route generating means (for example, FIG. 4) for generating a pickup and delivery route (for example, the pickup and delivery route of FIG. 8) of the product determined to be able to be shipped, including at least the target of the order. Route generation unit 109) and
This facilitates the relationship between users who use locally produced products and producers who provide locally produced products to those users, and finds local value. A new mechanism can be provided.

Further, information indicating the contents of each of one or more products (for example, vegetables) produced by one or more producers (for example, producer P in FIG. 1) and expected to be able to be shipped is shipped. Prediction receiving means (for example, prediction receiving unit 101 in FIG. 4) that receives as prediction information,
When one or more users who use the product (for example, restaurant R in FIG. 1) indicate that they want to make a reservation for the purchase of the product, the reservation receiving means (for example, the reservation receiving means) that accepts this as an advance reservation. Reservation reception section 103) in FIG. 4 and
Can be provided.
As a result, users who use locally-produced products can make reservations in advance the day before or the like, so that it is possible to easily make a usage plan. In addition, this reservation does not conclude a sales contract, and can be canceled when the product cannot be picked up due to bad weather the next morning, so the producer can easily make a shipping plan with peace of mind. it can.

In addition, when the quantity of the product included in the contents of the advance reservation is smaller than the quantity of the product included in the shipping confirmation information.
The order receiving means can accept the order until a predetermined time before the timing when the delivery of the product is started (for example, 30 minutes before the collection and delivery is started).
As a result, it is possible to respond to a sudden change in reservation at Restaurant R.

Further, a prediction presenting means (for example, a prediction presentation unit 102 in FIG. 4) for presenting the shipment prediction information to the one or more users can be further provided.
As a result, the restaurant R can refer to the shipping forecast information when considering the contents of the dish.

Further, a reservation presenting means (for example, the reservation presenting unit 104 of FIG. 4) for presenting to the one or more producers that the advance reservation has been accepted can be further provided.
As a result, the producer P can determine the shipping contents in consideration of the contents of the advance reservation.

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Claims (5)

A confirmation reception means that accepts information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by one or more producers and confirmed to be able to be shipped as shipping confirmation information.
A confirmation presentation means for presenting one or more received shipment confirmation information to one or more users who can use the product.
An order receiving means for accepting an order when at least a part of the one or more users has indicated that the product should be purchased.
An order presenting means for presenting to the producer who made the present that the order has been accepted,
Based on the received order, a route generating means for generating a pickup and delivery route of the product determined to be able to be shipped, including at least the target of the order, and
Information processing device equipped with. A forecast receiving means for receiving information indicating the contents of each of the one or more products produced by each of the one or more producers and expected to be able to be shipped as shipping forecast information.
When one or more users indicate that they want to make a reservation for the purchase of the product, the reservation receiving means for accepting this as an advance reservation and
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising. When the quantity of the product included in the contents of the advance reservation is smaller than the quantity of the product included in the shipping confirmation information.
The order receiving means accepts the order until a predetermined time before the timing at which the delivery of the product is started.
The information processing device according to claim 2. Further provided with a forecast presentation means for presenting the shipment forecast information to the one or more users.
The information processing device according to claim 2 or 3. Further provided with a reservation presenting means for presenting to the one or more producers that the advance reservation has been accepted.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

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