JP2022066130A - Data collection device, terminal, settlement processing device, data collection program, terminal control program, and settlement processing device control program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a data collection device, terminal, settlement processing device, data collection program, terminal control program, and settlement processing device control program that can mitigate the burden on at least one of a purchaser and a seller of a product when the product is settled.SOLUTION: In a data collection system in which each of a plurality of settlement processing devices and a data collection device 30 are communicatively connected to each other via a network, the data collection device 30 includes: a data acquisition unit 301; a linking unit 302 that links a terminal, a settlement processing device, a settlement method, and product settlement contents; an intention confirmation unit 303 that causes the terminal to perform a process of confirming a purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase a product; a settlement execution unit 304 that causes the terminal and the settlement processing device to execute settlement of the product; and a data collection unit 305 that collects data indicating at least part of the purchaser and the product settlement contents.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a data collection device, a terminal, a payment processing device, a data collection program, a terminal control program, and a payment processing device control program.

Currently, the development of a technique for executing payment of a product to be purchased without using cash by using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone carried by a user is in progress. An example of such a technique is an information processing system disclosed in Patent Document 1. However, these techniques require the purchaser to operate the mobile terminal, which may bother the purchaser. In addition, these techniques require the seller to operate the point of sale (POS) register, which may bother the purchaser.

Japanese Patent No. 6467559

The problem to be solved by the present invention is a data collection device, a terminal, a payment processing device, and data collection that can reduce the burden on at least one of the purchaser of the product and the seller of the product when the product is settled. It is to provide a program, a terminal control program, and a payment processing device control program.

The data collection device of the embodiment has a data acquisition unit, a linking unit, an intention confirmation unit, a settlement execution unit, and a data collection unit. The data acquisition unit uses the terminal identification data indicating the terminal associated with the purchaser, the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser, and the payment of the product. The payment method data indicating the payment method and the payment content data indicating the payment content of the product are acquired. The linking unit sets the terminal indicated by the terminal identification data, the payment processing device indicated by the payment processing device identification data, the payment method indicated by the payment method data, and the payment content of the product indicated by the payment content data. Link. The intention confirmation unit causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product. The payment execution unit causes the terminal and the payment processing device to execute the payment of the product. The data collection unit collects data indicating at least a part of the purchaser and the contents of the payment of the product.

The terminal of the embodiment has a signal receiving unit, a payment processing device determination unit, a payment method determination unit, a data provision unit, an intention confirmation unit, and a payment execution unit. The signal receiver is transmitted from a candidate payment processing device used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser, and is assigned to the payment processing device. The payment processing device identification data and the payment method that can be used in the payment processing device. Receives a signal containing the available payment method data. The payment processing device determination unit determines the payment processing device used for the payment of the product based on the signal, and acquires the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for the payment of the product. The payment method determination unit determines the payment method used for the payment of the product based on the available payment method data, and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method used for the payment of the product. The data providing unit provides the data collection device with terminal identification data assigned to itself, payment processing device identification data indicating a payment processing device used for payment of goods, and payment method data. The intention confirmation unit executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product. The payment execution unit executes the payment of the product.

The payment processing device of the embodiment has a signal transmission unit, a data provision unit, and a payment execution unit. The signal transmission unit transmits a signal including payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by itself. The data providing unit generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser, and provides the payment content data to the data collection device. The payment execution unit executes the payment of the product.

The terminal of the embodiment has a signal transmission unit, a signal reception unit, a payment method determination unit, a data provision unit, and a payment execution unit. The signal transmission unit transmits a signal including the terminal identification data assigned to itself. The signal receiving unit receives a signal containing available payment method data indicating a payment method available in a candidate payment processing device used for payment of the goods purchased by the purchaser. The payment method determination unit determines the payment method used for the payment of the product based on the available payment method data, and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method used for the payment of the product. The data providing unit provides payment method data to the data collecting device. The payment execution unit executes the payment of the product.

The payment processing device of the embodiment includes a signal receiving unit, a signal transmitting unit, a terminal specifying unit, a data acquisition unit, a data providing unit, an intention confirmation unit, and a payment executing unit. The signal receiving unit receives a signal transmitted from a candidate terminal used for payment of a product purchased by the purchaser and including terminal identification data assigned to the terminal. The signal transmission unit transmits a signal including the available payment method data indicating the payment method that can be used by itself. The terminal identification unit identifies the terminal used for the payment of the product based on the signal including the terminal identification data, and acquires the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for the payment of the product. The data acquisition unit acquires payment method data indicating a payment method used for payment of a product. The data providing unit provides the data collection device with the payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for the payment of the product. The intention confirmation unit causes the terminal used for payment of the product to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product. The payment execution unit executes the payment of the product.

The figure which shows an example of the data collection system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the scene where the settlement of goods is executed using the settlement processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the scene where the settlement of goods is executed using the settlement processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the hardware composition of the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the hardware configuration of the data acquisition apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the payment processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the data acquisition apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the walking path of the purchaser which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example of the process which determines the settlement processing apparatus used for settlement by the terminal which concerns on 1st Embodiment. A process executed by the data collection system when it is determined that the strength of the signal transmitted by the settlement processing device has not decreased after another settlement different from the original settlement is executed by the terminal according to the first embodiment. The figure for demonstrating an example. The sequence diagram which shows an example of the process which the data collection system which concerns on 1st Embodiment executes at the time of settlement. A process executed by the data collection system when it is determined that the strength of the signal transmitted by the settlement processing device has not decreased after another settlement different from the original settlement is executed by the terminal according to the first embodiment. A sequence diagram showing an example. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the payment processing apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the terminal which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional configuration of the data acquisition apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. The sequence diagram which shows an example of the process which the data collection system which concerns on 2nd Embodiment executes at the time of settlement. The figure which shows an example of the data collection system which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the scene where an advertisement is presented using the payment processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the scene where an advertisement is presented using the payment processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the scene where an advertisement is presented using the payment processing apparatus which concerns on 3rd Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the data collection device, the terminal, the payment processing device, the data collection program, the terminal control program, and the payment processing device control program of the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of the data collection system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a data collection system according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the data collection system 1 includes a payment processing device 10-1, ..., a payment processing device 10-k (an integer of k: 1 or more), a terminal 20, and a data collection device 30. Each of the payment processing device 10-1, ..., the payment processing device 10-k, and the data collection device 30 are connected to each other by a network NA so as to be able to communicate with each other. The terminal 20 and the data collection device 30 are connected to each other by a network NB so as to be able to communicate with each other. The network NA and network NB are, for example, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wireless LAN, and the like, and it is preferable that information security of a certain level or higher is provided.

The payment processing device 10-1, ..., And the payment processing device 10-k are, for example, candidate POS registers or tablets used by the seller of goods to perform payment. The settlement referred to here is a process executed by the data collection system 1 in order to pay the price of the product, and may be a process including point payment. Further, the points referred to here include, for example, electronic payment, points such as credit cards, points unique to retail stores such as convenience stores, and points given only by visiting a retail store. Further, each of the payment processing device 10-1, ..., And the payment processing device 10-k transmits the identification data indicating the identification code unique to itself and the provided payment method data indicating the payment method provided by itself to other devices. Continue to send the signal. This signal is, for example, a radio wave or a sound wave. The terminal 20 is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or tablet stored in a bag carried by the purchaser, a pocket of clothes worn by the purchaser, or the like. The data acquisition device 30 is, for example, a server.

In the following description, the case where the data collection device 30 is independent of the payment processing device 10-1, ..., the payment processing device 10-k, and the terminal 20 will be described as an example, but the data collection device 30 will be described. , The payment processing device 10-1, ..., Or the payment processing device 10-k, or may be included in the terminal 20.

Next, an example of using the terminal and the data acquisition device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 3. 2 to 3 are diagrams showing an example of a situation in which the payment of goods is executed using the payment processing device according to the first embodiment. In the usage examples shown in FIGS. 2 to 3, the terminal 20 is a smartphone and the payment processing device 10-1 is a POS cash register. The data acquisition device 30 is a server (not shown in FIGS. 2 to 3). The payment processing device 10-1 may be a manned POS cash register or an unmanned POS cash register.

(Payment processing device determination step)
For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20 approaches the cash register, the terminal 20 becomes the payment processing device 10-1 estimated based on the signal received from the payment processing device 10-1. Detects that the distance is approaching. The terminal 20 determines the payment processing device 10-1 that is approaching the distance as the payment processing device 10 that is used for payment. Even if another payment processing device 10-2 is located nearby, the payment processing used for payment based on the strength of the signal received from the payment processing device 10-1 and the payment processing device 10-2, etc. The device 10 is determined.

(Payment method selection step)
The terminal 20 acquires payment processing device identification data indicating a unique identification code, payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by the payment processing device 10-1, and the like from the determined payment processing device 10-1. The terminal 20 determines the optimum payment method for the purchaser C from the payment methods indicated by the available payment method data in consideration of factors such as the discount rate and the point return rate. The terminal 20 provides the data collection device 30 with the payment processing device identification data and the payment method determined.

(Payment details generation step)
For example, the purchaser C or the seller causes the payment processing device 10-1 to read the barcode attached to the product by the barcode reader. The payment processing device 10-1 generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser C, and provides the payment content data to the data collection device 30.

(Linking step)
The data collection device 30 associates the terminal 20 with the payment processing device 10-1 based on the data provided by the terminal 20 and the payment processing device 10-1. Further, the data collection device 30 associates the payment indicated by the payment content data with the payment method used.

(Purchase intention confirmation step)
The data collection device 30 causes the terminal 20 to confirm the purchase intention. The terminal 20 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser C that he / she intends to purchase the product. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the terminal 20 outputs a voice "I have purchased coffee. Is it okay to pay XX Pay?" From the speaker mounted on the terminal 20. Then, when the voice "Yes" is input to the microphone mounted on the terminal 20, the terminal 20 determines that the purchaser C intends to purchase the product.

(Payment step)
The data collection device 30 causes the payment processing device 10-1 to execute the payment. In response to this, the payment processing device 10-1 executes the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser C. Further, after the payment is completed, the terminal 20 outputs a voice "Payment is completed" from the speaker mounted on the terminal 20 as shown in FIG. Further, the terminal 20 may issue an electronic receipt after the payment of the product is completed.

In the above-mentioned example, the terminal 20 determines the payment processing device 10 to be used for payment by detecting that the terminal 20 and the payment processing device 10-1 are close to each other. Therefore, for example, complicated processing such as a code reading operation for associating the terminal 20 with the payment processing device 10-1 in cashless payment becomes unnecessary. The purchaser C can make a payment with the terminal 20 in the bag or pocket.

In the above-mentioned example, non-operation authentication and contactless payment can be performed between the purchaser and the store, and it becomes possible to easily purchase a product with a social distance.
Furthermore, by utilizing the purchase information and registered user information collected by introducing this mechanism, for example, the store side presents advertisements in a push type such as product information that the store wants to sell, and as a result, the user purchases the product. Once this is done, it will be possible to measure the advertising effectiveness. This information can be applied to marketing activities such as advertising strategies and product planning.

Next, the hardware configuration of the terminal according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the terminal 20 includes a processor 21, a main storage device 22, a communication interface 23, an auxiliary storage device 24, an input / output device 25, a sensor 26, and a bus 27.

The processor 21 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), reads and executes a terminal control program, and realizes each function of the terminal 20. Further, the processor 21 may read and execute a program other than the terminal control program to realize the functions necessary for realizing each function of the terminal 20. The main storage device 22 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores in advance a terminal control program and other programs that are read and executed by the processor 21.

The communication interface 23 is an interface circuit for executing communication with the payment processing device 10-1, ..., the payment processing device 10-k, the data collection device 30, and the like via the network NB2 and other networks. The auxiliary storage device 24 is, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD: Hard Disk Drive), a solid state drive (SSD: Solid State Drive), a flash memory (Flash Memory), or a ROM (Read Only Memory).

The input / output device 25 is, for example, a touch panel display. The sensor 26 includes, for example, at least one of an angular velocity sensor and an acceleration sensor. The bus 27 connects the processor 21, the main storage device 22, the communication interface 23, the auxiliary storage device 24, the input / output device 25, and the sensor 26 so that data can be transmitted and received to each other.

Next, the hardware configuration of the data acquisition device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the data acquisition device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the data collecting device 30 includes a processor 31, a main storage device 32, a communication interface 33, an auxiliary storage device 34, an input / output device 35, and a bus 37.

The processor 31 is, for example, a CPU, reads out and executes a data acquisition program, and realizes each function of the data acquisition device 30. Further, the processor 31 may read and execute a program other than the data acquisition program to realize the functions necessary for realizing each function of the data acquisition device 30. The main storage device 32 is, for example, a RAM, and stores in advance a data acquisition program or other program that is read and executed by the processor 31.

The communication interface 33 is an interface circuit for executing communication with a payment processing device 10-1, ..., a payment processing device 10-k, a data collection device 30, and the like via a network NB1, a network NB2, and other networks. The auxiliary storage device 34 is, for example, a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, a flash memory, or a ROM.

The input / output device 35 is, for example, a touch panel display. The bus 37 connects the processor 31, the main storage device 32, the communication interface 33, the auxiliary storage device 34, and the input / output device 35 so that data can be transmitted and received to each other.

Next, the terminal and the data collection device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 21.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the payment processing device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the payment processing device 10-1 includes a signal transmission unit 101, a data provision unit 102, and a payment execution unit 103. Further, the payment processing device 10-2, ... And the payment processing device 10-k also have the same functional configuration. In the following description, the payment processing device 10-1 will be described as an example as appropriate, but the same applies to the payment processing device 10-2, ..., And the payment processing device 10-k.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 7, the terminal 20 includes a signal receiving unit 201, a position data acquisition unit 202, a payment processing device determination unit 203, a payment method determination unit 204, a data provision unit 205, and an intention confirmation unit 206. , A settlement execution unit 207, a determination unit 208, a linking request unit 209, and a data acquisition unit 210.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the data acquisition device according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the data collection device 30 includes a data acquisition unit 301, a linking unit 302, an intention confirmation unit 303, a settlement execution unit 304, and a data collection unit 305.

The signal transmission unit 101 transmits a signal including payment processing device identification data assigned to the payment processing device 10 and available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by itself. Further, the signal transmission unit 101 always keeps transmitting the signal to the surroundings.

The signal receiving unit 201 receives a signal transmitted from the payment processing device 10-1, a signal transmitted from the payment processing device 10-2, and the like. As a result, the signal receiving unit 201 has the payment processing device identification data indicating the unique identification code assigned to the payment processing device 10-1, and the payment indicating the unique identification code assigned to the payment processing device 10-2. Acquires processing device identification data, etc. Further, as a result, the signal receiving unit 201 acquires the payment method data indicating the payment method that can be used by the payment processing device 10-1, the payment method data that indicates the payment method that can be used by the payment processing device 10-2, and the like. .. Further, the signal receiving unit 201 may receive a positioning signal from the positioning system. Examples of the positioning system include GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) represented by GPS (Global Positioning System).

The position data acquisition unit 202 acquires at least one of the first position data indicating the position of the payment processing device 10-1 and the first position data indicating the position of the payment processing device 10-k. For example, the position data acquisition unit 202 acquires at least one of the first position data stored in the auxiliary storage device 24.

Since the position data acquisition unit 202 is the data used in combination with the positioning signal from the positioning system, the position data acquisition unit 202 acquires the positioning signal when the first position data is not acquired by the signal receiving unit 201. There is no need. Therefore, if the signal receiving unit 201 does not receive the positioning signal from the positioning system, the terminal 20 may not include the position data acquisition unit 202.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser, and generates the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device. Further, the payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device to be used for payment by any of the methods described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 21.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process for determining a payment processing device used by the terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 9 shows from left to right between the payment processing device 10-1 operated by the seller F and the payment processing device 10-2 operated by the seller F2 by the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20. Shows the case of moving.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines that the payment processing device whose signal strength received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds a predetermined strength is used for payment. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the purchaser C approaches the payment processing device 10-1 by a certain amount or more, the signal receiving unit 201 receives a radio wave having an intensity exceeding the threshold value TH7 from the payment processing device 10-1. On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 9, the signal receiving unit 201 transmits a radio wave having an intensity exceeding the threshold value TH7 to the payment processing device 10-2 even when the purchaser C is closest to the payment processing device 10-2. Never receive from. Therefore, the settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is used for settlement in the case shown in FIG.

Alternatively, the payment processing device determination unit 203 preferentially determines the payment processing device used for payment as the payment processing device determination unit 203 has a stronger signal strength received by the signal receiving unit 201. You may. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 9, the signal receiving unit 201 receives a radio wave stronger than the intensity from the payment processing device 10-1 rather than the payment processing device 10-2. Therefore, the settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is used for settlement in the case shown in FIG. In this case, the predetermined threshold value TH7 shown in FIG. 9 may not be set.

Alternatively, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and the shorter the distance, the payment used for payment. It may be determined preferentially as a processing device.

For example, in the case shown on the upper side of the graph of FIG. 9, the signal receiving unit 201 receives radio waves from each of the payment processing device 10-1 and the payment processing device 10-2. In this case, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-1 using the strength of the radio wave received from the payment processing device 10-1. Similarly, in this case, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-2 using the strength of the radio wave received from the payment processing device 10-2.

In the case shown on the upper side of the graph of FIG. 9, the purchaser C is always closer to the payment processing device 10-1 than the payment processing device 10-2. Therefore, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates that the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-1 is longer than the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-2. Therefore, the settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is used for settlement in the case shown in FIG. In this case, the predetermined threshold value TH7 shown in FIG. 9 may not be set.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 10 shows a case where the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20 moves from left to right in front of the payment processing device 10-1 operated by the seller F.

The settlement processing device determination unit 203 setstles the settlement processing device in which the period in which the intensity of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined intensity exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period. Decide to use for. The lower limit period referred to here is, for example, within the range of time required for the purchaser to perform payment processing, and a relatively short time is adopted. Further, the upper limit period referred to here is, for example, within the range of time required for the purchaser to perform payment processing, and a relatively long time is adopted.

For example, in the case shown in FIG. 10, the signal receiving unit 201 transmits a radio wave having an intensity exceeding the threshold value TH8 during the period T8 in which the purchaser C is approaching the payment processing device 10-1 by a certain amount or more. Continue to receive from 1. On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 10, the signal receiving unit 201 setstle the radio wave having the threshold value TH8 or less during the period other than the period T8 in which the purchaser C is separated from the payment processing device 10-1 by a certain amount or more. Continue to receive from 10-1. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is used for settlement when the period T8 exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period.

Alternatively, the payment processing device determination unit 203 may estimate the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201. In this case, the settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device for which the period in which the distance exceeds the predetermined distance exceeds the predetermined lower limit and is less than the predetermined upper limit is used for settlement.

For example, in the case shown on the upper side of the graph of FIG. 10, the signal receiving unit 201 receives radio waves from the payment processing device 10-1. In this case, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-1 using the strength of the radio wave received from the payment processing device 10-1. The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines that the payment processing device for which the period in which the distance exceeds the predetermined distance exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period is used for payment.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process for determining a payment processing device used by the terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 11 shows a case where a passerby D who carries a terminal 20 and does not settle a product moves from left to right in front of a payment processing device 10-1 operated by a seller F.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines that the payment processing device 10-1 for which the period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period is not used for payment. .. The lower limit period referred to here is, for example, a time shorter than the time required for the purchaser who purchases the product to perform the payment processing.

For example, in the case shown in FIG. 11, the signal receiving unit 201 transmits a radio wave having an intensity exceeding the threshold value TH9 during the period T9 in which the passerby D is approaching the payment processing device 10-1 by a certain amount or more. Continue to receive from 1. Further, the period T9 shown in FIG. 11 is often shorter than the period T7 shown in FIG. 10 because the passerby D does not perform the payment processing unlike the purchaser C. On the other hand, in the case shown in FIG. 11, the signal receiving unit 201 setstle the radio wave having the threshold value TH7 or less during the period other than the period T9 in which the passerby D is separated from the payment processing device 10-1 by a certain amount or more. Continue to receive from 10-1. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 does not use the settlement processing device 10-1 for settlement when the period T9 in which the intensity of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined intensity is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period. To decide.

Alternatively, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and the period during which the distance is less than a predetermined distance is a predetermined lower limit period. You may decide not to use the following payment processing device for payment.

For example, in the case shown on the upper side of the graph of FIG. 11, the signal receiving unit 201 receives radio waves from the payment processing device 10-1. In this case, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the distance from the terminal 20 to the payment processing device 10-1 using the strength of the radio wave received from the payment processing device 10-1. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device whose period during which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period is not used for settlement.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 12 shows a case where the terminal 20 is carried by the seller F who operates the payment processing device 10-1.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines that the payment processing device whose period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period is not used for payment. The upper limit period referred to here is, for example, a time longer than the time required for the purchaser who purchases the product to perform the payment processing.

For example, in the case shown in FIG. 12, the signal receiving unit 201 sets the threshold value TH10 during the period T10, which is the period after the seller F comes near the payment processing device 10-1 to perform the payment processing. Continues to receive radio waves with a strength exceeding that from the payment processing device 10-1. Further, the period T10 shown in FIG. 12 is shorter than the period T8 shown in FIG. 10 because the seller F stays near the payment processing device 10-1 in order to perform the payment processing unlike the purchaser C. Often. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 does not use the settlement processing device 10-1 for settlement when the period T10 in which the intensity of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined intensity is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. To decide.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 trains the machine learning model to learn the relationship between the payment processing device used for product payment and the change in radio wave intensity over time, and uses the trained machine learning model. It may assist in determining the payment processing device used to settle the goods.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of a process for determining a payment processing device used by the terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. In FIG. 13, the purchaser C1 moves to the front of the payment processing device 10-1, turns +90 degrees as shown by the arrow A1 and faces the payment processing device 10-1, and the payment processing device 10-1 is used. It shows the case of performing payment processing. Further, in FIG. 13, the purchaser C2 moves to the front of the payment processing device 10-2, turns −90 degrees as shown by the arrow A1 and faces the payment processing device 10-2, and the payment processing device 10 -2 shows the case where payment processing is performed.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device to be used for payment by using the time change of the angular velocity measured by the angular velocity sensor.

For example, the angular velocity sensor mounted on the terminal carried by the purchaser C1 detects a positive angular velocity when the purchaser C1 turns +90 degrees as shown in the solid line graph shown in FIG. , Detects a substantially zero angular velocity when the purchaser C1 is walking. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 time-integrates the angular velocity when the direction is changed by at least +90 degrees in the solid line graph shown by the solid line in FIG. 13, and calculates the angle at which the purchaser C1 has changed the direction. Then, the payment processing device determination unit 203 setstles the payment processing device 10-1 based on the angle and the data indicating the arrangement of the payment processing device 10-1 and the like stored in advance in the auxiliary storage device 24 and the like. Decide to use for.

Further, for example, the angular velocity sensor mounted on the terminal carried by the purchaser C2 has a negative angular velocity when the purchaser C2 turns −90 degrees as shown in the solid line graph shown in FIG. Is detected, and the angular velocity of substantially zero is detected when the purchaser C2 is walking. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 time-integrates the angular velocity when the direction is changed by at least −90 degrees in the solid line graph shown by the solid line in FIG. 13, and calculates the angle at which the purchaser C2 has changed the direction. Then, the payment processing device determination unit 203 setstles the payment processing device 10-2 based on the angle and the data indicating the arrangement of the payment processing device 10-2 or the like stored in advance in the auxiliary storage device 24 or the like. Decide to use for.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. As shown in FIG. 14, the payment processing device determination unit 203 uses the angular velocity sensor even when the payment processing devices 10-1 and ... And the payment processing device 10-6 are present, and these six payment processes are performed. Determine which device to use for payment. In the case shown in FIG. 14, the radio wave transmission device 100 transmits radio waves instead of each of the six payment processing devices transmitting the radio waves described above.

In the case shown in FIG. 14, the payment processing device determination unit 203 determines whether the angle is positive or negative calculated by integrating the time change of the angular velocity detected by the angular velocity sensor mounted on the terminal carried by the purchaser C. Narrow down the candidate payment processing devices accordingly. For example, when the angle calculated in this way is positive, the payment processing device determination unit 203 selects the payment processing device 10-1, the payment processing device 10-2, and the payment processing device 10-3 as candidates. Further, for example, when the angle calculated in this way is negative, the payment processing device determination unit 203 uses the payment processing device 10-4, the payment processing device 10-5, and the payment processing device 10-6 as candidates. ..

Further, the payment processing device determination unit 203 narrows down candidate payment processing devices according to the strength of the radio wave received by the terminal after the purchaser C turns the direction by +90 degrees or −90 degrees. For example, when the purchaser C changes the direction by +90 degrees or -90 degrees and then receives a relatively strong radio wave, the payment processing device determination unit 203 setstles the payment processing device 10-2 close to the radio wave transmitting device 100. The processing device 10-5 is a candidate. Further, for example, when the purchaser C changes the direction by +90 degrees or −90 degrees and then receives a radio wave having a relatively weak intensity, the payment processing device determination unit 203 is far from the radio wave transmitting device 100 in the payment processing device 10-1. , Payment processing device 10-3, payment processing device 10-4, and payment processing device 10-6 are candidates.

Then, the payment processing device determination unit 203 further narrows down the above-mentioned candidates by using the two properties. The first property is that when the purchaser C heads for any of the six payment processing devices, it passes through the place where the purchaser C is located in FIG. The second property is that the walking speed of the purchaser C is substantially the same as that of other persons, and the angular velocity detected by the angular velocity sensor when the purchaser C is walking is substantially zero. That is, the payment processing device determination unit 203 estimates the time or distance that the purchaser C walked, narrows down the above-mentioned candidates using the distance, and determines the payment processing device to be used for payment.

Further, in the above description, the case where the purchaser C changes the direction by +90 degrees or −90 degrees at one time is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a route on which the purchaser according to the first embodiment walks. FIG. 15 shows an example of a route in which the purchaser C walks linearly in the order of point Q1, point Q2, point Q3, point Q4, and point Q5. Further, the purchaser C has changed direction at points Q2, Q3 and Q4. In this case, the angular velocity sensor detects, for example, the time change of the angular velocity at which the value of the time integral becomes the angle α when the purchaser C is at the point Q2, and the value of the time integral when the purchaser C is at the point Q3. Detects the time change of the angular velocity at which is the angle β. In the case of the route shown in FIG. 15, the direction is not changed by +90 degrees or -90 degrees by one change of direction as in FIGS. 13 and 14, but the payment processing device determination unit 203 changes the direction by +90 degrees or -90. The payment processing device to be used for payment can be determined by the same method as in the case of turning the direction.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 trains the machine learning model to learn the relationship between the payment processing device used for the payment of the product and the temporal change of the angular speed, and uses the trained machine learning model to obtain the product. May assist in determining the payment processing device used for payment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 16 shows a case where the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20 moves from left to right in front of the payment processing device 10-1 operated by the seller F.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device 10-1 to be used for payment by using the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 16, the acceleration sensor changes the acceleration over time with a relatively small fluctuation range during the period T14 in which the purchaser C stops near the payment processing device 10-1 to perform payment processing. To detect. On the other hand, for example, in the case shown in FIG. 16, the acceleration sensor detects a time change of acceleration having a relatively large fluctuation range during a period other than the period T14. Further, during the period other than the period T14, the purchaser C is walking toward the payment processing device 10-1 for payment, or the purchaser C finishes the payment and leaves the payment processing device 10-1. It is a period of time. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is used for settlement when the period T14 exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 17 shows a case where a passerby D who carries a terminal 20 and does not settle a product moves from left to right in front of a payment processing device 10-1 operated by a seller F.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device 10-1 to be used for payment by using the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 17, since the passerby D keeps walking, the acceleration sensor always detects the time change of the acceleration having a relatively large fluctuation range, and is relatively different from the case shown in FIG. It does not detect the time change of acceleration with a small fluctuation range. The settlement processing device determination unit 203 determines that the settlement processing device 10-1 is not used for settlement when the period in which the time change of the acceleration having a relatively small fluctuation range is detected is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of processing for determining a payment processing device used by a terminal according to the first embodiment for payment. FIG. 18 shows a case where the terminal 20 is carried by the seller F who operates the payment processing device 10-1.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device 10-1 to be used for payment by using the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 18, in the acceleration sensor, the seller F walks during the period T16, which is the period after the seller F comes near the payment processing device 10-1 to perform the payment processing. Therefore, the time change of acceleration with a relatively small fluctuation range is detected. On the other hand, for example, in the case shown in FIG. 18, the acceleration sensor has a relatively large fluctuation range because the seller F is walking toward the payment processing device 10-1 during a period other than the period T16. Detects time changes in. The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines that the payment processing device 10-1 is not used for payment when the period T16 is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period.

The payment processing device determination unit 203 trains the machine learning model to learn the relationship between the payment processing device used for the payment of the product and the temporal change of the acceleration, and uses the trained machine learning model to obtain the product. May assist in determining the payment processing device used for payment.

Alternatively, the payment processing device determination unit 203 may determine the payment processing device to be used for payment by using the first position data acquired by the position data acquisition unit 202 and indicating the position of the payment processing device. In this case, the payment processing device determination unit 203 uses the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 to generate second position data indicating the position of the terminal 20, and uses the first position data and the second position data. Determine the payment processing device to be used for payment. For example, the settlement processing device determination unit 203 may determine to use the settlement processing device associated with the second position data indicating the position close to the position indicated by the second position data for settlement.

The payment method determination unit 204 shown in FIG. 7 determines a payment method used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser C, and generates payment method data indicating the payment method. The payment method referred to here is, for example, an electronic payment using a smartphone or a tablet, and may be a prepaid method or a postpaid method. However, the payment method referred to here may be credit card payment or cash payment. Specifically, the payment method determination unit 204 discounts from the payment methods indicated by the available payment method data represented by the signals transmitted by the payment processing devices 10-1, ..., And the payment processing devices 10-k. It is preferable to determine a payment method that is as advantageous as possible to the purchaser C in consideration of factors such as the rate and the point return rate.

The data providing unit 102 generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser C, and provides the payment content data to the data collection device 30. For example, the data providing unit 102 generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product by reading the barcode attached to the product with a barcode reader.

The data providing unit 205 provides the terminal identification data assigned to the terminal 20, the payment processing device identification data, and the payment method data to the data collection device. The terminal identification data is data indicating a unique code assigned to the terminal 20.

The data acquisition unit 301 includes terminal identification data indicating the terminal 20 associated with the purchaser C, and payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device 10-1 used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser C. , The payment method data indicating the method used for payment is acquired from the terminal 20. Further, the data acquisition unit 301 acquires the payment content data indicating the payment content from the payment processing device 10-1.

The linking unit 302 includes a terminal 20 indicated by terminal identification data, a payment processing device 10-1 indicated by payment processing device identification data, a payment method indicated by payment method data, and payment indicated by payment content data. To tie.

The intention confirmation unit 303 causes the terminal 20 to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser C that he / she intends to purchase the product. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20 approaches the cash register, the intention confirmation unit 303 does not settle the product with the payment processing device 10-1 operated by the seller. To cause the terminal 20 to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser C that he / she intends to purchase the product.

The intention confirmation unit 206 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser C that he / she intends to purchase the product. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the intention confirmation unit 206 outputs a voice "I have purchased coffee. Is it okay to pay XX Pay?" From the speaker mounted on the terminal 20. Then, when the voice "Yes" is input to the microphone mounted on the terminal 20, the intention confirmation unit 206 determines that the purchaser C intends to purchase the product.

The payment execution unit 304 causes the payment execution unit 103 included in the payment processing device 10-1 and the payment execution unit 207 included in the terminal 20 to execute the payment. In response to this, the payment execution unit 103 and the payment execution unit 207 execute the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser C. Further, after the payment is completed, the payment execution unit 207 outputs a voice "Payment is completed" from the speaker mounted on the terminal 20 as shown in FIG. Further, the payment execution unit 207 may issue an electronic receipt after the payment of the product is completed.

The data collection unit 305 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

Further, when the terminal executes another payment different from the original payment, the data collection system 1 executes the process described below to redo the link between the terminal and the payment.

FIG. 19 shows a data collection system when it is determined that the strength of the signal transmitted by the payment processing device has not decreased after another payment different from the original payment is executed by the terminal according to the first embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process executed by. FIG. 19 shows a case where the purchaser C2 who uses the data collection system 1 makes a payment after the purchaser C1 who does not use the data collection system 1 makes a payment. Further, the graph shown in FIG. 19 shows an example of a time change in the intensity of the radio wave received by the terminal carried by the purchaser C2.

As shown in the upper left figure of FIG. 19, even if the purchaser C1 makes a payment, during the period T181 in which the purchaser C2 is near the payment processing device 10-1, the terminal carried by the purchaser C2 is , Receives radio waves with an intensity exceeding the threshold value TH18 from the payment processing device 10-1. In this case, the payment made by the purchaser C1 may be mistakenly executed on the terminal carried by the purchaser C2. However, as shown in the upper right figure of FIG. 19, the terminal carried by the purchaser C2 even after the purchaser C1 finishes the payment and leaves the payment processing device 10-1 is shown in FIG. 19 even during the period T182. A radio wave having the same or higher intensity than that shown in the upper left is received from the payment processing device 10-1. Therefore, in the determination unit 208, after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit 207, the signal strength decreases based on the temporal change of the radio wave strength represented by the graph or the like shown in FIG. It can be determined whether or not it is.

The linking request unit 209 requests a process of linking the terminal with the payment when it is determined that the signal strength has not decreased after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit 207. The data is transmitted to the data collection device 30.

The data acquisition unit 301 acquires the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement from the terminal.

When the linking request data is acquired by the data acquisition unit 301, the linking unit 302 executes a process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement, and the linking completion data indicating that the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed is the terminal. To provide to.

The data acquisition unit 210 acquires the association completion data indicating that the process of associating the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed from the data collection device 30.

The settlement execution unit 207 and the settlement processing device 10-1 execute settlement after the association completion data is acquired by the data acquisition unit 210.

The data collection unit 305 collects data indicating the contents of the purchaser C2 and at least a part of the payment.

Next, an example of the processing executed by the terminal and the data collection device according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. In the description of FIGS. 20 and 21, the payment processing device 10-1 will be described as an example, but the same applies to the payment processing device 10-2, ..., And the payment processing device 10-k.

FIG. 20 is a sequence diagram showing an example of a process executed by the data collection system according to the first embodiment at the time of payment.

In step S191, the payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device to be used for the payment of the product, and generates the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device.

In step S192, the payment method determination unit 204 determines the method used for the payment of the product and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method.

In step S193, the data providing unit 205 provides the terminal identification data, the payment processing device identification data, and the payment method data to the data collection device 30.

In step S194, the payment processing device 10-1 transmits payment content data indicating the content of the payment.

In step S195, the data acquisition unit 301 acquires the terminal identification data, the payment processing device identification data, the payment method data, and the payment content data.

In step S196, the linking unit 302 links the terminal 20, the payment processing device, the payment method, and the payment.

In step S197, the intention confirmation unit 303 causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.

In step S198, the intention confirmation unit 206 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser C that he / she intends to purchase the product.

In step S199, the settlement execution unit 304 causes the settlement to be executed.

In step S1910, the settlement execution unit 207 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

In step S1911, the payment processing device 10-1 executes the payment and transmits the payment completion data indicating that the payment has been completed.

In step S1912, the data collection device 30 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

FIG. 21 shows a data collection system when it is determined that the strength of the signal transmitted by the payment processing device has not decreased after another payment different from the original payment is executed by the terminal according to the first embodiment. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the process to execute. In the process shown in FIG. 21, it was determined by the determination unit 208 that the strength of the signal received by the signal reception unit 201 was reduced after the payment execution unit 207 executed another payment different from the payment. It is a process premised on.

In step S201, the linking request unit 209 transmits the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal 20 to the settlement to the data collection device.

In step S202, the data acquisition unit 301 acquires the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement from the terminal 20.

In step S203, the linking unit 302 executes a process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement, and provides the terminal with linking completion data indicating that the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed.

In step S204, the data acquisition unit 210 acquires the association completion data indicating that the process of associating the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed from the data collection device 30.

In step S205, the settlement execution unit 304 executes settlement.

In step S206, the settlement execution unit 207 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

In step S207, the payment processing device 10-1 executes the payment and transmits the payment completion data indicating that the payment has been completed.

In step S208, the data collection unit 305 collects data indicating the contents of the purchaser C and at least a part of the payment.

The payment processing device 10-1, ..., the payment processing device 10-k, the terminal 20, and the data collection device 30 according to the first embodiment have been described above.

The payment processing device 10-1 includes a signal transmission unit 101, a data provision unit 102, and a payment execution unit 103. The signal transmission unit 101 transmits a signal including payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by itself. The data providing unit 102 generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser, and provides the payment content data to the data collection device. The payment execution unit 103 executes the payment of the product.

The terminal 20 includes a signal receiving unit 201, a payment processing device determination unit 203, a payment method determination unit 204, a data provision unit 205, an intention confirmation unit 206, and a payment execution unit 207. The signal receiving unit 201 receives a signal transmitted from a candidate payment processing device used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser and including payment processing device identification data and available payment method data. The payment processing device determination unit 203 determines the payment processing device used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser based on the signal, and generates the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device. The payment method determination unit 204 determines the payment method and generates payment method data indicating the payment method. The data providing unit 205 provides the data collecting device 30 with the terminal identification data assigned to itself, the payment processing device identification data, and the payment method data. The intention confirmation unit 206 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product. The settlement execution unit 207 executes settlement.

The data collection device 30 includes a data acquisition unit 301, a linking unit 302, an intention confirmation unit 303, a settlement execution unit 304, and a data collection unit 305. The data acquisition unit 301 includes terminal identification data unique to the terminal 20, payment processing device identification data indicating a payment processing device used for payment, payment method data indicating a method used for payment, and payment indicating the content of payment. Get content data. The linking unit 302 links the terminal 20, the payment processing device, the payment method, and the payment. The intention confirmation unit 303 causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product. The payment execution unit 304 causes the terminal and the payment processing device to execute the payment. The data collection unit 305 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

As a result, the terminal 20 can reduce the labor borne by the purchaser C when making a payment and providing data related to the payment. For example, in the first embodiment described above, the terminal 20 reduces labor other than the labor of the purchaser C saying "yes" to the terminal 20 when confirming whether or not he / she intends to purchase the product. be able to. Further, the payment processing device 10-1, the terminal 20, and the data collection device 30 can reduce the labor burdened by the seller F when making a payment and providing data related to the payment. For example, in the first embodiment described above, the payment processing device 10-1, the terminal 20, and the data collection device 30 are special to the seller F in collecting data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment. Since no complicated work is required, the labor burdened by the seller F can be reduced.

Further, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device whose signal strength received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds a predetermined strength is used for payment. This makes it possible for the terminal 20 to avoid deciding to use a payment processing device for payment, which is unlikely to be near the purchaser C.

Further, the terminal 20 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and determines that the payment processing device whose distance exceeds a predetermined distance is used for payment. .. This makes it possible for the terminal 20 to avoid deciding to use a payment processing device for payment, which is unlikely to be near the purchaser C.

Further, the terminal 20 is preferentially determined as a payment processing device used for payment as the signal strength received by the signal receiving unit 201 is stronger. This makes it easier for the terminal 20 to determine that the purchaser C will use the payment processing device for payment, which is likely to be used for payment.

Further, the terminal 20 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and the shorter the distance is, the more the payment processing device is used for payment. Make a priority decision. This makes it easier for the terminal 20 to determine that the purchaser C will use the payment processing device for payment, which is likely to be used for payment.

Further, the terminal 20 uses a payment processing device for payment, in which the period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined lower limit exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period. Then it is decided. That is, the terminal 20 determines to use the payment processing device for payment based on the behavior of a person who is likely to make a payment using the payment processing device. As a result, the terminal 20 can determine the payment processing device to be used for payment with higher accuracy.

Further, the terminal 20 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and the period in which the distance exceeds a predetermined distance exceeds the predetermined lower limit period. , Determines to use a payment processing device for payment that is less than a predetermined upper limit period. That is, the terminal 20 determines to use the payment processing device for payment based on the behavior of a person who is likely to make a payment using the payment processing device. As a result, the terminal 20 can determine the payment processing device to be used for payment with higher accuracy.

Further, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device whose period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period is not used for payment. That is, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device is not used for payment based on the behavior of a person who is unlikely to make a payment using the payment processing device. As a result, the terminal 20 can avoid deciding to use an erroneous payment processing device for payment based on the passerby D who does not make payment.

Further, the terminal 20 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and determines that the payment processing device whose distance is equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit distance is not used for payment. do. That is, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device is not used for payment based on the behavior of a person who is unlikely to make a payment using the payment processing device. As a result, the terminal 20 can avoid deciding to use an erroneous payment processing device for payment based on the passerby D who does not make payment.

Further, the terminal 20 determines not to use the payment processing device for payment, in which the period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. That is, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device is not used for payment based on the behavior of a person who is unlikely to make a payment using the payment processing device. This makes it possible for the terminal 20 to avoid deciding to use the erroneous payment processing device for payment based on the seller F who does not purchase the product.

Further, the terminal 20 estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201, and determines that the payment processing device whose distance is equal to or greater than a predetermined upper limit distance is not used for payment. That is, the terminal 20 determines that the payment processing device is not used for payment based on the behavior of a person who is unlikely to make a payment using the payment processing device. This makes it possible for the terminal 20 to avoid deciding to use the erroneous payment processing device for payment based on the seller F who does not purchase the product.

Further, the terminal 20 determines a payment processing device to be used for payment by using the time change of the angular velocity measured by the angular velocity sensor. As a result, the terminal 20 can narrow down the candidate payment processing devices by using the angle at which the purchaser C has turned, and can determine the payment processing device to be used for payment with higher accuracy.

Further, the terminal 20 uses the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor to determine the payment processing device to be used for payment. As a result, the terminal 20 grasps whether the purchaser C is walking or stopped, narrows down candidate payment processing devices by using the grasped operation, and uses the payment processing device for payment with higher accuracy. Can be decided.

Further, the terminal 20 determines the payment processing device to be used for payment by using the first position data indicating the position of the payment processing device and the second position data indicating the position of the terminal 20. As a result, since the terminal 20 determines the payment processing device to be used for payment after grasping the position of the payment processing device and the position of the terminal 20, the payment processing device can be determined with higher accuracy.

The terminal 20 includes a determination unit 208, a linking request unit 209, a data acquisition unit 210, and a settlement execution unit 207. The determination unit 208 determines whether or not the signal strength is reduced after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit 207. The linking request unit 209 requests a process of linking the terminal 20 with the payment when it is determined that the signal strength has not decreased after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit 207. The request data is transmitted to the data collection device 30. The data acquisition unit 210 acquires the association completion data indicating that the process of associating the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed from the data collection device 30. The settlement execution unit 207 executes settlement after the association completion data is acquired by the data acquisition unit 210.

The data collection device 30 includes a data acquisition unit 301, a linking unit 302, and a settlement execution unit 304. The data acquisition unit 301 acquires the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement of the product from the terminal 20. When the linking request data is acquired by the data acquisition unit 301, the linking unit 302 executes a process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement, and the linking completion data indicating that the process of linking the terminal 20 with the settlement is completed is the terminal. Provide to 20. The settlement execution unit 304 causes the terminal 20 and the settlement processing device to execute the settlement after the association completion data is provided to the terminal 20.

As a result, the terminal 20 and the data collection device 30 can associate the terminal 20 with the payment that should be associated with the terminal 20, even if another payment different from the original payment is associated with the terminal 20. Therefore, the terminal 20 and the data collection device 30 can correct the linking error and reliably collect the data indicating at least a part of the purchaser C and the payment contents.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the data collection system according to the second embodiment will be described. The data collection system according to the second embodiment is different from the data collection system 1 according to the first embodiment, and the distance between the payment processing device and the terminal is estimated based on the signal transmitted from the terminal. Further, in the description of the second embodiment, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the overlapping contents will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the payment processing device according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 22, the payment processing device 40 includes a signal receiving unit 401, a signal transmitting unit 402, a terminal specifying unit 403, a data acquisition unit 404, a data providing unit 405, and a payment executing unit 406. ..

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, the terminal 50-1 includes a signal transmission unit 501, a signal reception unit 502, a payment method determination unit 503, a data provision unit 504, an intention confirmation unit 505, and a payment execution unit 506. Be prepared. Further, the terminals 50-2, ... And the terminal 50-n (integer of n: 1 or more) have the same functional configuration. In the following description, the terminal 50-1 will be described as an example as appropriate, but the same applies to the terminals 50-2, ... And the terminal 50-n.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the data acquisition device according to the second embodiment. The data collection device 60 includes a data acquisition unit 601, a linking unit 602, an intention confirmation unit 603, a settlement execution unit 604, and a data collection unit 605.

The signal transmission unit 501 transmits a signal including the terminal identification data assigned to the terminal 50-1. Further, the signal transmission unit 501 always keeps transmitting the signal to the surroundings.

The signal receiving unit 401 receives a signal transmitted from the candidate terminal 50-1 used for the settlement of the product purchased by the purchaser and including the terminal identification data assigned to the terminal 50-1. As a result, the signal receiving unit 401 acquires the terminal identification data indicating the unique identification code assigned to the terminal 50-1, the terminal identification data indicating the unique identification code assigned to the terminal 50-2, and the like. ..

The signal transmission unit 402 transmits a signal including available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by the payment processing device 40.

The signal receiving unit 502 receives a signal including available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used in the candidate payment processing device 40 used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser.

The terminal identification unit 403 identifies based on the signal including the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product, and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product is specified. get.

For example, the terminal identification unit 403 determines that the terminal 50-1 whose signal strength including the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined strength is a terminal used for payment of goods. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and settles the terminal 50-1 whose distance is less than a predetermined distance. Determined to be the terminal used for. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal specifying unit 403 preferentially determines the terminal used for the payment of the product as the signal strength including the terminal identification data is stronger. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like by using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the shorter the distance, the more used for the payment of the product. Priority is given to the terminal. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 commercializes the terminal 50-1 in which the period in which the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined lower limit period exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period. Determined to be the terminal used for payment. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period in which the distance exceeds a predetermined distance is the predetermined lower limit period. A terminal that exceeds and is less than the predetermined upper limit period is determined to be a terminal used for payment of goods. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 determines that the terminal 50-2 in which the period in which the intensity of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined intensity is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period is not used for the payment of the product. decide. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period during which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period. It is determined that a certain terminal 50-1 is a terminal that is not used for payment of goods. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal specifying unit 403 is the terminal in which the terminal 50-1 in which the period in which the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined strength exceeds the predetermined upper limit period is not used for the payment of the product. To decide. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

Alternatively, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period during which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. It is determined that a certain terminal 50-1 is a terminal that is not used for payment of goods. Further, this process is executed, for example, in the scene described with reference to FIG.

The payment method determination unit 503 determines the payment method used for the payment of the product based on the available payment method data, and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method used for the payment of the product.

The data acquisition unit 404 acquires payment method data indicating a payment method used for payment of goods.

The data providing unit 504 provides the payment method data to the data collecting device 60.

The data providing unit 405 provides the data collecting device 60 with the payment processing device identification data assigned to the payment processing device 40 and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product.

The data acquisition unit 601 acquires terminal identification data, payment processing device identification data, payment method data, and payment content data.

The linking unit 602 associates the terminal 50-1, the payment processing device 40, the payment method, and the payment.

The intention confirmation unit 603 causes the terminal 50-1 to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.

The intention confirmation unit 505 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product.

The settlement execution unit 604 executes the settlement.

The settlement execution unit 406 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

The settlement execution unit 506 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

The data collection unit 605 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

Next, an example of the processing executed by the terminal and the data collection device according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 25. In the description of FIG. 25, the payment processing device 50-1 will be described as an example, but the same applies to the payment processing device 50-2, ..., And the payment processing device 50-n.

In step S241, the terminal identification unit 403 identifies based on the signal including the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for the payment of the product, and acquires the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for the payment of the product. ..

In step S242, the payment method determination unit 503 determines the payment method used for the payment of the product based on the available payment method data, and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method used for the payment of the product.

In step S243, the data providing unit 504 provides the payment method data to the data collecting device.

In step S244, the data acquisition unit 404 provides the data collection device with the payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for the payment of the product.

In step S245, the data acquisition unit 601 acquires the terminal identification data, the payment processing device identification data, the payment method data, and the payment content data.

In step S246, the linking unit 602 associates the terminal, the payment processing device, the payment method, and the payment.

In step S247, the intention confirmation unit 603 causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.

In step S248, the intention confirmation unit 505 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product.

In step S249, the settlement execution unit 604 executes the settlement.

In step S2410, the settlement execution unit 406 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

In step S2411, the settlement execution unit 506 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

In step S2412, the data collection unit 605 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

The payment processing device 40, the terminal 50-1, ..., The terminal 50-n, and the data collection device 60 according to the second embodiment have been described above.

The payment processing device 40 includes a signal receiving unit 401, a signal transmitting unit 402, a terminal specifying unit 403, a data acquisition unit 404, a data providing unit 405, and a payment executing unit 406. The signal receiving unit 401 receives a signal transmitted from the candidate terminal 50-1 used for the settlement of the product purchased by the purchaser and including the terminal identification data assigned to the terminal 50-1. The signal transmission unit 402 transmits a signal including available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used by the payment processing device 40.

The terminal identification unit 403 identifies based on the signal including the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product, and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product is specified. get. The data acquisition unit 404 provides the data collection device 60 with the payment processing device identification data assigned to the payment processing device 40 and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product. The data acquisition unit 404 acquires payment method data indicating a payment method used for payment of goods.

The data providing unit 405 provides the data collecting device 60 with the payment processing device identification data assigned to the payment processing device 40 and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal 50-1 used for the payment of the product. The settlement execution unit 406 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

The terminal 50-1 includes a signal transmission unit 501, a signal reception unit 502, a payment method determination unit 503, a data provision unit 504, an intention confirmation unit 505, and a payment execution unit 506. The signal transmission unit 501 transmits a signal including the terminal identification data assigned to the terminal 50-1. Further, the signal transmission unit 501 always keeps transmitting the signal to the surroundings. The signal receiving unit 502 receives a signal including available payment method data indicating a payment method that can be used in the candidate payment processing device 40 used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser.

The payment method determination unit 503 determines the payment method used for the payment of the product based on the available payment method data, and generates the payment method data indicating the payment method used for the payment of the product. The data providing unit 504 provides the payment method data to the data collecting device 60. The intention confirmation unit 505 executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product. The settlement execution unit 506 executes the settlement and transmits the settlement completion data indicating that the settlement is completed.

The data collection device 60 includes a data acquisition unit 601, a linking unit 602, an intention confirmation unit 603, a settlement execution unit 604, and a data collection unit 605. The data acquisition unit 601 acquires terminal identification data, payment processing device identification data, payment method data, and payment content data. The linking unit 602 associates the terminal 50-1, the payment processing device 40, the payment method, and the payment. The intention confirmation unit 603 causes the terminal 50-1 to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product. The settlement execution unit 604 executes the settlement. The data collection unit 605 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment.

As a result, the terminal 50-1 can reduce the labor burdened by the purchaser when making a payment and providing data related to the payment. Further, the payment processing device 40, the terminal 50-1, and the data collection device 60 can reduce the labor burdened by the seller when making a payment and providing data related to the payment.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 determines that the terminal 50-1 whose signal strength including the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined strength is a terminal used for payment of goods. As a result, the payment processing device 40 can avoid deciding to use a terminal that is unlikely to exist near the purchaser for payment.

Further, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like by using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and settles the terminal 50-1 whose distance is less than a predetermined distance. Determined to be the terminal used for. This makes it possible to avoid deciding that the payment processing device 40 will be used for terminal payments that are unlikely to be near the purchaser.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 preferentially determines the terminal used for the payment of the product as the terminal containing the terminal identification data has a stronger signal strength. This makes it easier for the payment processing device 40 to determine that the purchaser will use a terminal that is likely to be used for payment.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like by using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the shorter the distance, the more used for the payment of the product. Priority is given to the terminal. This makes it easier for the payment processing device 40 to determine that the purchaser will use a terminal that is likely to be used for payment.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 commercializes the terminal 50-1 in which the period in which the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined lower limit period exceeds the predetermined lower limit period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period. Determined to be the terminal used for payment. As a result, the payment processing device 40 can determine the terminal to be used for payment with higher accuracy.

Further, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period in which the distance exceeds the predetermined distance is the predetermined lower limit period. A terminal that exceeds and is less than the predetermined upper limit period is determined to be a terminal used for payment of goods. As a result, the payment processing device 40 can determine the terminal to be used for payment with higher accuracy.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 determines that the terminal 50-2 in which the period in which the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period is not used for the payment of the product. decide. As a result, the payment processing device 40 can avoid deciding to use the wrong terminal for payment based on the passersby who do not make payment.

Further, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period during which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or less than the predetermined lower limit period. It is determined that a certain terminal 50-1 is a terminal that is not used for payment of goods. As a result, the payment processing device 40 can avoid deciding to use the wrong terminal for payment based on the passersby who do not make payment.

Further, the terminal specifying unit 403 is the terminal in which the terminal 50-1 in which the period in which the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data exceeds the predetermined strength exceeds the predetermined upper limit period is not used for the payment of the product. To decide. This makes it possible for the payment processing device 40 to avoid deciding to use the wrong terminal for payment based on the seller who does not make the payment.

Further, the terminal identification unit 403 estimates the distance to the terminal 50-1 or the like using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period during which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. It is determined that a certain terminal 50-1 is a terminal that is not used for payment of goods. This makes it possible for the payment processing device 40 to avoid deciding to use the wrong terminal for payment based on the seller who does not make the payment.

[Third embodiment]
Next, the data collection system 1C according to the third embodiment will be described. The data collection system 1C according to the third embodiment presents an advertisement to the purchaser based on the data collected by the data collection system 1C. Further, in the description of the third embodiment, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the description of the overlapping contents will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the data collection system 1C. In FIG. 26, a part of the functional block described in the first embodiment is omitted. The data collection system 1C includes a payment processing device 10C-1, ..., a payment processing device 10C-k (an integer of k: 1 or more), a terminal 20C, and a data collection device 30C.

The payment processing device 10C-1, ... And the payment processing device 10C-k are the same devices as the payment processing device 10-1 and ... , And an advertisement information generation unit 105. In the following description, when each of the payment processing device 10C-1, ... And the payment processing device 10C-k is not distinguished, it is referred to as "payment processing device 10C".

Similar to the first embodiment, the data collection unit 104 collects data indicating the contents of at least a part of the purchaser and the payment in the payment performed by the payment execution unit 103 of the payment processing device 10C. In the following description, the data related to the purchaser and the settlement collected by the data collection unit 104 will be referred to as "purchase information data".

The advertisement information generation unit 105 generates advertisement information data including the advertisement product to be advertised in the store where the payment processing device 10C is installed and the attribute information of the advertisement product. As the advertising product, for example, a product being campaigned at a store is set. In the attribute information of the advertising product, the attributes (generation, gender, preference, etc.) of the purchaser who wants to advertise the advertising product are set. The attribute information of the advertising product may be set using the purchase information data collected by the data collection unit 104. The generated advertisement information data is acquired by the data collection device 30C.

The data collection device 30C is the same device as the data collection device 30 of the first embodiment, and further includes an advertisement creation unit 307.

Similar to the first embodiment, the data collection unit 305 collects data indicating the purchaser and the contents of at least a part of the payment in the payment performed by the payment execution unit 304 of the data collection device 30C. In the following description, the data related to the purchaser and payment collected by the data collection unit 305 will be referred to as "purchase information data".

The advertisement creation unit 307 creates advertisement data based on the purchase information data collected by the data collection unit 305 and the advertisement information data acquired from the payment processing device 10C. The created advertisement data is acquired by the terminal 20C.

The terminal 20C is the same device as the terminal 20 of the first embodiment, and further includes an advertisement presenting unit 211.

The advertisement presenting unit 211 presents the advertisement data created by the data collection device 30C to the purchaser C as an advertisement for the purchaser C. The method of presenting the advertisement may be a method of displaying it on a monitor or the like, or a method of transmitting it by voice.

Next, an example of using the terminal and the data acquisition device according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. 27 to 29 are diagrams showing an example of a scene in which an advertisement is presented using the payment processing device according to the third embodiment. In the usage examples shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, the terminal 20C is a smartphone and the payment processing device 10C is a POS cash register. The data acquisition device 30C is a server (not shown in FIGS. 27 to 29). The payment processing device 10C-1 may be a manned POS cash register, an unmanned POS cash register, or another device.

(Payment processing device determination step)
For example, as shown in FIG. 27, when the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20C approaches the payment processing device 10C of the store SH and invades within the communicable range with the payment processing device 10C, the terminal 20C is the payment processing device. Based on the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 from 10C, it is detected that the distance from the payment processing device 10C is approaching. The terminal 20C determines the payment processing device 10C that is approaching the distance as the payment processing device 10 to be communicated. The terminal 20C may determine two or more payment processing devices 10C that the purchaser C approaches as the payment processing device 10C to be communicated.

(Tracking step)
For example, as shown in FIG. 28, when the purchaser C carrying the terminal 20C moves in the store SH, the terminal 20C is in the store SH based on the signal received by the signal receiving unit 201 from the payment processing device 10C. Generates the position information data of the purchaser C in. The position information data includes the current position and the locus TR of the purchaser C. The more the payment processing devices 10 to be communicated, the easier it is for the terminal 20C to determine the current position and the locus TR of the purchaser C. When the purchaser C approaches the payment processing device 10C that is not the communication target, the payment processing device 10C may be added as the communication target.

The signal received by the terminal 20C from the payment processing device 10C is, for example, a wireless signal such as Bluetooth, WiFi, or UWB. Therefore, when the purchaser C moves in the store SH, the terminal 20C can easily determine the current position and the locus TR of the purchaser C as compared with the case where the GPS system is used.

(Linking step)
The data acquisition unit 301 of the data collection device 30C acquires data for identifying the payment processing device 10 to be communicated and location information data from the data provision unit 205 of the terminal 20C. The data collection device 30C associates the payment processing device 10C to be communicated with the terminal 20C based on the data provided by the terminal 20C to identify the payment processing device 10 to be communicated. Further, the data collection device 30C associates the advertisement information data transmitted by the payment processing device 10C to be communicated with the purchaser C who uses the terminal 20C. The advertisement information data may be acquired from the payment processing device 10C in advance by the data collecting device 30C, or may be acquired from the payment processing device 10C by the data collecting device 30C when the terminal 20C and the payment processing device 10C are associated with each other. But it may be.

(Advertising step)
The advertisement creation unit 307 of the data collection device 30C creates advertisement data based on the purchase information data collected by the data collection unit 305 and the advertisement information data acquired from the payment processing device 10C. For example, the advertisement creation unit 307 creates advertisement data by editing the advertisement information data based on the products included in the purchase history data of the purchaser C collected by the data collection unit 305. The advertisement creation unit 307 creates advertisement data having contents that can appeal the products included in the purchase history data more intensively. For example, the advertisement creation unit 307 groups customers by customer attributes from purchase history data, extracts products and services that are likely to actually lead to purchases based on the purchase tendency of customers in the group, and extracts these. Create focused advertising data.

The advertisement creation unit 307 of the data collection device 30C may change the advertisement data created based on the location information data. For example, the advertisement creation unit 307 creates advertisement data related to food for the purchaser C who is moving on the food floor.

(Advertising presentation step)
The advertisement presentation unit 211 of the terminal 20C acquires advertisement data from the advertisement creation unit 307 of the data collection device 30C and presents the advertisement to the purchaser C. The method of presenting the advertisement may be a method of displaying it on a monitor or the like, or a method of transmitting it by voice.

(Payment step)
For example, as shown in FIG. 29, the purchaser C approaches the payment processing device 10C and setstles the product by the same method of the first embodiment.

(Advertising effectiveness evaluation step)
The payment execution unit 304 of the data collection device 30C compares the product included in the advertisement data with the product settled by the purchaser C, and evaluates whether the advertisement presented to the purchaser C affects the product purchase. do. The evaluated advertising effect is acquired by the payment processing device 10C and is used, for example, to calculate the reward of the performance-based advertising.

(Electronic receipt issuance step)
The settlement execution unit 304 of the data collection device 30C may issue an electronic receipt in which purchase information is described. The issued electronic receipt is used by the advertisement creation unit 307 for subsequent creation of advertisement data.

According to the data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the burden on at least one of the product purchaser C and the product seller F when the product is settled.

According to the data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment, the advertisement information data of the store SH and the purchaser C using the terminal 20C are directly linked based on the approach information of the purchaser C to the payment processing device 10C. wear. Therefore, the data collection system 1C can present the purchaser C with an advertisement optimized based on the highly real-time advertisement information data set by the store SH.

According to the data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment, since it is possible to acquire more detailed position information data than the position data acquired based on the GPS system, it is optimized based on the highly real-time position information data of the purchaser C. The advertisement can be presented to the purchaser C.

According to the data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment, a more effective advertisement can be presented to the purchaser C by analyzing, for example, the behavior pattern of the purchaser C from the location information data. For example, by analyzing the behavior pattern of the purchaser C visiting the store SH on a specific day of the week, the behavior pattern of the movement route in the store SH, and the like, the purchaser C can efficiently present the advertisement.

According to the data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment, it is possible to evaluate the advertising effect of the advertisement presented based on the data having high real-time property.

The data collection system 1C according to the present embodiment can be linked with other services such as a coupon service and a point service.

(Collaboration with coupon service)
For example, the data collection system 1C may distribute the store SH coupon to the purchaser C who approaches the data collection system 1C of the store SH. For example, when the data collecting device 30C acquires data identifying the payment processing device 10 to be communicated from the terminal 20C, the data collecting device 30C transmits a coupon corresponding to the payment processing device 10 to be communicated to the terminal 20C.

The coupon may be included in the advertisement data created by the advertisement creation unit 307 of the data collection device 30C. When the advertisement presenting unit 211 of the terminal 20C presents the advertisement to the purchaser C, the advertisement presenting unit 211 also presents the coupon.

When the coupon presented to the purchaser C is used for the payment, the payment execution unit 304 of the data collection device 30C can evaluate that the advertisement effect of the presented advertisement and the coupon is high. The evaluated advertisement effect is used by the advertisement creation unit 307 for subsequent creation of advertisement data.

(Collaboration with point service)
For example, the data collection system 1C may distribute the points of the store SH to the purchaser C who approaches the data collection system 1C of the store SH. For example, when the data collecting device 30C acquires data identifying the payment processing device 10 to be communicated from the terminal 20C, the data collecting device 30C transmits a point corresponding to the payment processing device 10 to be communicated to the terminal 20C. The data collection system 1C can promote the visit of the store SH by the purchaser C.

The contents described in the above-described embodiment are not only for the payment of goods, but also for identity verification at ticket gates installed at stations, airports, etc., attendance confirmation at schools, companies, high-speed buses, etc., public facilities, etc. It can also be applied to the search for lost children.
Further, the "commodity" described in the above-described embodiment includes various services provided by the company in addition to the goods.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and variations thereof are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof, as are included in the scope and gist of the invention.

1 ... Data collection system, 10-1, ..., 10-k ... Payment processing device, 101 ... Signal transmission unit, 102 ... Data provision unit, 103 ... Payment execution unit, 20 ... Terminal, 201 ... Signal reception unit, 202 ... Position data acquisition unit, 203 ... Payment processing device determination unit, 204 ... Payment method determination unit, 205 ... Data provision unit, 206 ... Intention confirmation unit, 207 ... Payment execution unit, 208 ... Judgment unit, 209 ... Linking request unit, 210 ... Data acquisition unit, 30 ... Data collection device, 301 ... Data acquisition unit, 302 ... Linking unit, 303 ... Intention confirmation unit, 304 ... Payment execution unit, 305 ... Data collection unit, 401 ... Signal reception unit, 402 ... Signal transmission unit, 403 ... Terminal identification unit, 404 ... Data acquisition unit, 405 ... Data provision unit, 406 ... Payment execution unit, 501 ... Signal transmission unit, 502 ... Signal reception unit, 503 ... Payment method determination unit, 504 ... Data Providing Department, 505 ... Intention Confirmation Department, 506 ... Payment Execution Department, 601 ... Data Acquisition Department, 602 ... Linking Department, 603 ... Intention Confirmation Department, 604 ... Payment Execution Department, 605 ... Data Collection Department

Claims (46)

Terminal identification data indicating the terminal associated with the purchaser, payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser, and payment method used for payment of the product. The payment method data shown, the data acquisition unit that acquires the payment content data indicating the payment content of the product, and the data acquisition unit.
The terminal indicated by the terminal identification data, the payment processing device indicated by the payment processing device identification data, the payment method indicated by the payment method data, and the payment of the product indicated by the payment content data. The linking part that links the contents and
An intention confirmation unit that causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.
A payment execution unit that causes the terminal and the payment processing device to execute the payment of the product, and the payment execution unit.
A data collection unit that collects data indicating at least a part of the purchaser and the payment contents of the product, and
A data acquisition device equipped with. The data acquisition unit acquires the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal with the settlement of the product from the terminal.
When the data acquisition unit acquires the linking request data, the linking unit executes a process of linking the terminal with the payment of the product, and completes the process of linking the terminal with the payment of the product. The linking completion data indicating that the data has been linked is provided to the terminal, and the data is provided to the terminal.
The payment execution unit causes the terminal and the payment processing device to execute the payment of the product after the association completion data is provided to the terminal.
The data collection device according to claim 1. Use that indicates the payment processing device identification data transmitted from the candidate payment processing device used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser and assigned to the payment processing device, and the payment method that can be used in the payment processing device. Possible payment method A signal receiver that receives signals containing data, and
A payment processing device determination unit that determines the payment processing device used for the payment of the product based on the signal and acquires the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for the payment of the product. ,
A payment method determination unit that determines the payment method used for payment of the product based on the available payment method data and generates payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product.
A data providing unit that provides terminal identification data assigned to itself, the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for payment of the product, and the payment method data to the data collection device.
An intention confirmation unit that executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product, and
The payment execution unit that executes the payment of the product, and
A terminal equipped with. The payment processing device determination unit determines that the payment processing device whose signal strength received by the signal receiving unit exceeds a predetermined strength is used for payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and the payment processing device whose distance is less than a predetermined distance is described. Decide to use for payment of goods,
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determining unit preferentially determines the payment processing device used for payment of the product as the signal strength received by the signal receiving unit is stronger.
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and the shorter the distance, the more the product Priority is given to the payment processing device used for payment.
The terminal according to claim 3. In the payment processing device determination unit, the payment processing device has a period in which the intensity of the signal received by the signal receiving unit exceeds a predetermined lower limit period and is less than a predetermined upper limit period. To be used for the settlement of the goods,
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and the period during which the distance exceeds a predetermined distance is a predetermined lower limit. It is determined that the payment processing device, which exceeds the period and is less than the predetermined upper limit period, is used for the payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit must use the payment processing device for payment of the product in which the period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit exceeds a predetermined strength is equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit period. decide,
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and the period during which the distance is less than a predetermined distance is a predetermined lower limit period. It is determined that the payment processing device described below is not used for payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit must use the payment processing device for payment of the product in which the period in which the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit exceeds the predetermined strength is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. decide,
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit estimates the distance to the payment processing device using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and the period during which the distance is less than a predetermined distance is a predetermined upper limit period. It is determined that the payment processing device as described above is not used for the payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 3. Further equipped with an angular velocity sensor,
The payment processing device determination unit further uses the time change of the angular velocity measured by the angular velocity sensor to determine the payment processing device to be used for payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 3. The payment processing device determination unit detects a change in the direction of the payment processing device by using the strength of the signal received by the signal receiving unit, and uses the payment processing device for payment of the product from the plurality of payment processing devices. Determining the payment processing device,
The terminal according to claim 3. With more accelerometers
The payment processing device determination unit further uses the acceleration measured by the acceleration sensor to determine the payment processing device to be used for payment of the product.
The terminal according to claim 14. The signal receiving unit further receives the positioning signal from the positioning system, and receives the positioning signal.
A position data acquisition unit that acquires first position data indicating the position of the payment processing device, and
Further prepare
The settlement processing device determination unit uses the positioning signal to generate second position data indicating its own position, and uses the first position data and the second position data to use the settlement for the settlement. Determine the processing equipment,
The terminal according to claim 3. A determination unit for determining whether or not the signal strength is reduced after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit.
If it is determined that the signal strength has not decreased after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit, the linking request data requesting the process of linking the terminal to the payment is obtained. The link request part to be sent to the data collection device and
A data acquisition unit that acquires linking completion data from the data collection device, indicating that the process of linking the terminal to the payment has been completed.
Further prepare
The settlement execution unit executes the settlement after the association completion data is acquired by the data acquisition unit.
The terminal according to at least one of claims 3 to 17. A signal transmitter that transmits a signal containing the payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the available payment method data indicating the payment method that can be used by itself.
A data providing unit that generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser and provides the payment content data to the data collection device.
The payment execution unit that executes the payment of the product, and
Payment processing device. The settlement of the product includes the settlement using points.
The terminal according to any one of claims 3 to 18. The payment execution unit issues an electronic receipt after the payment of the product.
The terminal according to any one of claims 3 to 18. A signal transmitter that transmits a signal containing terminal identification data assigned to itself,
A signal receiver that receives a signal containing available payment method data, indicating a payment method that can be used in a candidate payment processing device used to settle the product purchased by the purchaser.
A payment method determination unit that determines the payment method used for payment of the product based on the available payment method data and generates payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product.
A data providing unit that provides the payment method data to the data collecting device, and
The payment execution unit that executes the payment of the product, and
A terminal equipped with. A signal receiving unit that receives a signal transmitted from a candidate terminal used for payment of a product purchased by a purchaser and containing terminal identification data assigned to the terminal, and a signal receiving unit.
A signal transmitter that sends a signal containing available payment method data that indicates the payment method that can be used by itself,
A terminal identification unit that identifies the terminal used for payment of the product based on a signal including the terminal identification data and acquires the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for payment of the product.
A data acquisition unit that acquires payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product, and
A data providing unit that provides a data collection device with payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for payment of the product.
An intention confirmation unit that causes the terminal used for payment of the product to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.
The payment execution unit that executes the payment of the product, and
Payment processing device. The terminal identification unit determines that the terminal whose signal strength including the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined strength is the terminal used for payment of the product.
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit estimates the distance to the terminal using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the terminal whose distance is less than a predetermined distance is used for payment of the product. Determined to be the terminal,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit preferentially determines the terminal used for payment of the product as the terminal has a stronger signal strength including the terminal identification data.
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit estimates the distance to the terminal using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the shorter the distance, the more the terminal used for the settlement of the product. To be prioritized as
The payment processing device according to claim 23. In the terminal identification unit, the terminal whose signal strength including the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined lower limit period exceeds a predetermined lower limit period and is less than a predetermined upper limit period is settled for the product. Determined to be the terminal used for
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit estimates the distance to the terminal using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the period in which the distance exceeds a predetermined distance exceeds a predetermined lower limit period. , The terminal that is less than the predetermined upper limit period is determined to be the terminal used for the payment of the product.
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal specifying unit determines that the terminal whose signal strength including the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined strength is equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit period is not used for payment of the product. do,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit estimates the distance to the terminal using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the terminal in which the distance is less than a predetermined distance is equal to or less than a predetermined lower limit period. Is determined to be the terminal that is not used for payment of the product,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal specifying unit determines that the terminal whose signal strength containing the terminal identification data exceeds a predetermined strength is equal to or longer than a predetermined upper limit period and is not used for payment of the product. do,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The terminal identification unit estimates the distance to the terminal using the strength of the signal including the terminal identification data, and the terminal in which the distance is less than the predetermined distance is equal to or longer than the predetermined upper limit period. Is determined to be the terminal that is not used for payment of the product,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. The signal receiving unit includes a signal receiving unit that receives a signal from the positioning system and a signal receiving unit.
A position data acquisition unit that acquires first position data indicating the position of the payment processing device, and
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The terminal specifying unit uses the signal to generate second position data indicating its own position, and uses the first position data and the second position data to generate the payment processing device used for the payment. decide,
The payment processing device according to claim 23. A determination unit for determining whether or not the strength of the signal containing the terminal identification data is reduced after another payment different from the payment is executed by the payment execution unit.
If it is determined by the payment execution unit that the strength of the signal containing the terminal identification data has not decreased after another payment different from the payment is executed, the process of associating the terminal with the payment of the product. The linking request unit that sends the linking request data to the data collection device, and the linking request unit.
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The data acquisition unit acquires the association completion data indicating that the process of associating the terminal with the settlement of the product is completed from the data collection device.
The settlement execution unit executes the settlement of the product after the association completion data is acquired by the data acquisition unit.
The payment processing device according to claim 23 to at least one of claims 34. The settlement of the product includes the settlement using points.
The payment processing device according to any one of claims 23 to 35. The payment execution unit issues an electronic receipt after the payment of the product.
The payment processing device according to any one of claims 23 to 36. It also has an ad creation department
The advertisement creation unit generates advertisement data for which an advertisement is presented on the terminal based on the payment content data acquired by the data collection unit.
The data collection device according to claim 1. The advertisement creating unit generates the advertisement data based on the advertisement information data acquired from the payment processing device.
The data acquisition device according to claim 38. The advertisement creating unit generates the advertisement data based on the location information data of the purchaser acquired from the terminal.
The data acquisition device according to claim 38. The payment execution unit evaluates the effect of the advertisement by comparing the product included in the advertisement data with the product that has been settled.
The data acquisition device according to claim 38. Terminal identification data indicating the terminal associated with the purchaser, payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser, and payment method used for payment of the product. A data acquisition function that acquires the payment method data shown and acquires the payment content data indicating the payment content of the product, and
The terminal indicated by the terminal identification data, the payment processing device indicated by the payment processing device identification data, the payment method indicated by the payment method data, and the payment of the product indicated by the payment content data. The linking function that links the content and
An intention confirmation function that causes the terminal to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.
A payment execution function that causes the terminal and the payment processing device to execute the payment of the product, and
A data collection function that collects data indicating at least a part of the purchaser and the payment contents of the product, and
A data collection program that makes a computer realize. Use that indicates the payment processing device identification data transmitted from the candidate payment processing device used for the payment of the product purchased by the purchaser and assigned to the payment processing device, and the payment method that can be used in the payment processing device. Possible payment method A signal reception function that receives signals containing data, and
With a payment processing device determination function that determines the payment processing device used for the payment of the product based on the signal and acquires the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for the payment of the product. ,
A payment method determination function that determines the payment method used for payment of the product based on the available payment method data and generates payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product.
A data providing function that provides a terminal identification data assigned to itself, the payment processing device identification data indicating the payment processing device used for payment of the product, and the payment method data to the data collection device.
An intention confirmation function that executes a process of confirming to the purchaser that he / she intends to purchase the product, and
The payment execution function that executes the payment of the product and
A terminal control program that makes a computer realize. A signal transmission function that transmits a signal containing the payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the available payment method data indicating the payment method that can be used by itself.
A data providing function that generates payment content data indicating the payment content of the product purchased by the purchaser and provides the payment content data to the data collection device.
The payment execution function that executes the payment of the product and
A payment processing device control program that realizes a computer. A signal transmission function that transmits a signal containing the terminal identification data assigned to itself,
A signal reception function that receives a signal containing data of available payment method data, which indicates the payment method that can be used in the candidate payment processing device used for payment of the product purchased by the purchaser.
A payment method determination function that determines the payment method used for payment of the product based on the available payment method data and generates payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product.
A data providing function that provides the payment method data to the data collection device, and
The payment execution function that executes the payment of the product and
A terminal control program that makes a computer realize. A signal reception function that receives a signal transmitted from a candidate terminal used for payment of a product purchased by a purchaser and containing terminal identification data assigned to the terminal, and a signal reception function.
A signal transmission function that sends a signal containing available payment method data indicating the payment method that can be used by itself, and
A terminal identification function that identifies the terminal used for payment of the product based on a signal including the terminal identification data and acquires the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for payment of the product.
A data acquisition function that acquires payment method data indicating the payment method used for payment of the product, and
A data providing function that provides a data collection device with payment processing device identification data assigned to itself and the terminal identification data indicating the terminal used for payment of the product.
An intention confirmation function that causes the terminal used for payment of the product to execute a process of confirming to the purchaser that the purchaser intends to purchase the product.
The payment execution function that executes the payment of the product and
A payment processing device control program that realizes a computer.

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