JP2024008980A - Processor, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To make contents of electronic receipts easier to grasp.SOLUTION: The present invention is to provide a processing method for a computer of a terminal device 20 generating an electronic receipt image for viewing and outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing based on electronic receipt information including identification information and purchase price of the purchased article and display rules preset for each user by article category or by article from among a plurality of display rules.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a processing device, a processing method, and a program.

Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic receipt system in which a data format for a household account book is registered in advance and data can be output in accordance with the output format for the household account book.

Patent Document 2 discloses a system in which when sorting "Yes" is selected, a paper receipt is printed with item information sorted according to product classification.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-60555 Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-56143

In the case of the technology described in Patent Document 2, the selection of sorting "with" and "without" is uniformly applied to all purchased products. In the case of means that uniformly displays information regarding all purchased products based on similar display rules, some users find it difficult to understand the displayed information. None of the patent documents discloses means for solving the problem. An object of the present invention is to appropriately display the contents of an electronic receipt to a user.

According to the invention,
computer,
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means, and
output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
A program is provided to enable this function.

Further, according to the present invention,
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means;
Output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
An apparatus having the following is provided.

Further, according to the present invention,
The computer is
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or product from among multiple display rules for each user. , a processing method for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing is provided.

According to the present invention, the contents of an electronic receipt can be appropriately displayed.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram for explaining an overview of an electronic receipt management device, a terminal device, and a store system according to the present embodiment. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an electronic receipt management device, a terminal device, and a store system according to the present embodiment. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of an electronic receipt management device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of electronic receipt information according to the present embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram of the terminal device of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow of the electronic receipt management device and the terminal device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a display rule according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a display rule according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a display rule according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing according to the present embodiment. 1 is an example of a functional block diagram of an electronic receipt management device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the processing flow of the electronic receipt management device and the terminal device according to the present embodiment.

<First embodiment>
First, an overview of this embodiment will be explained using the functional block diagram of FIG. FIG. 1 shows an electronic receipt management device 10, a terminal device 20, and a store system 30. These devices are communicably connected to each other by wire and/or wirelessly.

The store system 30 is a system installed in a store. The store system 30 includes an accounting device such as a POS (point of sales) register and a store server. The store system 30 links the electronic receipt information of each user (customer) generated according to the checkout process with the user identification information of each user, and transmits the electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management device 10. The electronic receipt information includes identification information and purchase price of the purchased product.

The electronic receipt management device 10 manages electronic receipt information in association with user identification information. Further, the electronic receipt management device 10 manages display rules set for each product category or product in association with user identification information. The display rule is a rule regarding the display of electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt image for viewing. Management includes processing such as saving, updating, editing, and deleting. Then, the electronic receipt management device 10 transmits electronic receipt information and display rules associated with predetermined user identification information to the terminal device 20 in response to a request from the terminal device 20.

The terminal device 20 generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the electronic receipt information acquired from the electronic receipt management device 10 and the display rule. Then, the terminal device 20 outputs the generated electronic receipt image for viewing.

The terminal device 20 of this embodiment has a feature of generating an electronic receipt image for viewing based on display rules set for "by product category or by product." Since display rules are set for each product category or product, variations in the display content of electronic receipt images for viewing are increased compared to a case where the same display rule is uniformly set for a plurality of products. By setting display rules according to the user's preference for each category of product or for each product, the user can view electronic receipt images for viewing that have the content of the user's preference. As a result, the user can easily understand the contents of the electronic receipt.

Next, the configurations of the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 will be explained in detail. First, an example of the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 will be described. Each functional unit included in the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) of an arbitrary computer, a memory, a program loaded into the memory, and a storage unit such as a hard disk that stores the program. (In addition to programs stored in advance when the device is shipped, programs downloaded from storage media such as CDs (Compact Discs) or servers on the Internet can also be stored.) It is realized by any combination of hardware and software. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications to the implementation method and device.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configurations of the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30. As shown in FIG. 2, the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 each include a processor 1A, a memory 2A, an input/output interface 3A, a peripheral circuit 4A, and a bus 5A. The peripheral circuit 4A includes various modules. The processing device does not need to have the peripheral circuit 4A. Note that the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 may be composed of a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices, or may be physically and/or logically integrated. It may be composed of one device. When configured with a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices, each of the plurality of devices can be provided with the above hardware configuration.

The bus 5A is a data transmission path through which the processor 1A, memory 2A, peripheral circuit 4A, and input/output interface 3A exchange data with each other. The processor 1A is, for example, an arithmetic processing device such as a CPU or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The memory 2A is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory). The input/output interface 3A includes an interface for acquiring information from an input device, an external device, an external server, an external sensor, a camera, etc., an interface for outputting information to an output device, an external device, an external server, etc. . Input devices include, for example, a keyboard, mouse, microphone, physical button, touch panel, and the like. Examples of the output device include a display, a speaker, a printer, and a mailer. The processor 1A can issue commands to each module and perform calculations based on the results of those calculations.

Next, the functional configuration of the store system 30 will be explained. The store system 30 includes an accounting device such as a POS register and a store server.

The accounting device executes accounting processing including registration processing and settlement processing. The registration process is a process of registering products for accounting. The accounting device inputs product identification information (JAN (Japanese Article Number) code, EAN (European Article Number) code, etc.) of the item to be accounted for through input devices such as code readers, touch panels, physical buttons, and microphones. Accept. In addition, the checkout device may accept input of product identification information of the product specified by analyzing an image of the product to be checked.

Then, the accounting device acquires product information (selling price, product name, etc.) that is associated with the product identification information input in the product master, and registers it in itself as product information of the product to be accounted for. The accounting device also calculates the consumption tax, the accounting amount, etc. based on the registered product information.

The settlement process is a process of accepting payment of the accounting amount determined in the registration process. In the payment process, the accounting device accepts the insertion of cash, accepts the input of credit card information, performs the payment process by communicating with the credit card company's server, accepts the input of the deposit amount, and provides change. perform calculations, send calculated change, and perform other processing.

The accounting device receives input of user identification information for identifying a user (customer) at any timing during execution of registration processing or payment processing. For example, an accounting device accepts input of user identification information via an input device such as a reader/writer with a short-range wireless communication function, a card reader, a physical button, a touch panel, a microphone, a camera, or the like. The accounting device then provides electronic receipt information including identification information (JAN code, EAN code, product name registered in the product master, etc.), purchase price, purchase date and time, etc. of the products purchased by each user (purchased products). and the user identification information of each user are associated with each other and transmitted to the store server.

The store server transmits the electronic receipt information and user identification information to the electronic receipt management device 10. The store server may add store information (store name, store address, store phone number, etc.) to the electronic receipt information and transmit it to the electronic receipt management device 10.

Note that the accounting device may be physically and/or logically configured as a single device, or may be configured as a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices. When an accounting device is configured with a plurality of physically and/or logically separated devices, for example, one device may execute the registration process and another device may execute the settlement process.

Furthermore, the accounting device may be a device that is intended to be operated by a store clerk, or may be a device that is intended to be operated by a customer. In addition, when an accounting device is composed of multiple devices that are physically and/or logically separated, for example, the device that executes the registration process is a device that is assumed to be operated by a store clerk, and the device that executes the checkout process. The device may be a device that is intended to be operated by the customer.

Next, the functional configuration of the electronic receipt management device 10 will be explained. FIG. 3 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the electronic receipt management device 10. As illustrated, the electronic receipt management device 10 includes a storage section 11, a management section 12, an output section 13, and an input section 14. The management section 12 includes an electronic receipt information registration section 121, a display rule setting section 122, and a search section 123. By installing a predetermined program into the electronic receipt management device 10, these functional units are realized in the electronic receipt management device 10.

The input unit 14 acquires various information via the input/output interface 3A. Specifically, the input unit 14 acquires the electronic receipt information and user identification information transmitted by the store system 30. The input unit 14 also acquires various information transmitted by the terminal device 20. Furthermore, the input unit 14 may acquire various information input by the operator of the electronic receipt management device 10 via an input device such as a keyboard.

In this specification, "acquisition" refers to "a process in which the own device retrieves data stored in another device or storage medium (actively)" based on user input or program instructions. (retrieval), which may include, for example, requesting or interrogating another device to receive the information, or accessing and reading another device or storage medium. In addition, "acquisition" refers to "inputting data output from another device into one's own device (passive acquisition)" based on user input or program instructions, for example, distribution (or , sending, push notifications, etc.). In addition, "obtaining" refers to selecting and obtaining received data or information, and "editing data (converting to text, rearranging data, extracting some data, changing file format, etc.)" It may also include "generating new data by, for example, acquiring the new data."

The electronic receipt information registration unit 121 causes the storage unit 11 to store the electronic receipt information and user identification information acquired by the input unit 14 . FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of electronic receipt information stored in the storage unit 11. In the illustrated example, user identification information, date and time of shopping, store information of the store where the shopping was done, and shopping information indicating the details of the shopping (identification information of the purchased product, purchase price, consumption tax, subtotal, total, etc.) are included. are associated with each other. As illustrated, the storage unit 11 can store electronic receipt information for a plurality of payments separately for each payment.

Returning to FIG. 3, the display rule setting unit 122 sets display rules for each user, and stores the settings for each user in the storage unit 11 in association with user identification information. The display rule setting unit 122 can set display rules for each product category or product. In this embodiment, details of display rules are not limited. In the following embodiments, specific examples of display rules will be explained.

For example, the display rule setting unit 122 may set a default display rule in association with certain user identification information. In addition, the display rule setting unit 122 may determine a display rule for each user based on the information acquired from the terminal device 20, and may cause the storage unit 11 to store the determined display rule in association with the identification information of that user. . The terminal device 20 transmits the display rule settings input by the user via the input device of the terminal device 20 to the electronic receipt management device 10.

The search unit 123 searches the storage unit 11 based on the electronic receipt viewing request obtained by the input unit 14 from the terminal device 20, and extracts predetermined electronic receipt information and display rules. Note that the electronic receipt viewing request includes user identification information and information identifying one payment specified by the user. One payment is identified using, for example, the date and time of shopping, store information, shopping information, and the like. The search unit 123 extracts electronic receipt information associated with the user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request and related to one payment specified by the user. The search unit 123 also extracts display rules associated with user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request.

The output unit 13 outputs various information via the input/output interface 3A. Specifically, the output unit 13 transmits the predetermined electronic receipt information and display rules extracted by the search unit 123 to the terminal device 20 that is the source of the electronic receipt viewing request.

Next, the functional configuration of the terminal device 20 will be explained. FIG. 5 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the terminal device 20. As illustrated, the terminal device 20 includes a viewing image generation section 21, an output section 22, and an input section 23. The terminal device 20 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a PC (personal computer), a mobile phone, a smart watch, or the like. By installing a predetermined program into the terminal device 20, these functional units are realized in the terminal device 20.

The input unit 23 acquires various information via the input/output interface 3A. Specifically, the input unit 23 acquires the electronic receipt information and display rules transmitted by the electronic receipt management device 10. The input unit 23 also acquires information input by a user via an input device such as a touch panel (input of an electronic receipt viewing request, input specifying one payment, input setting display rules, etc.).

The viewing image generation unit 21 generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on electronic receipt information including identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules set for each product category or product. In this embodiment, details of display rules are not limited. In the following embodiments, specific examples of display rules and viewing electronic receipt images will be described.

The output unit 22 outputs various information via the input/output interface 3A. Specifically, the output unit 22 displays the electronic receipt image for viewing generated by the viewing image generation unit 21 on the display. Further, the output unit 22 transmits information input by the user to the electronic receipt management device 10.

Next, an example of the flow of processing by the electronic receipt management device 10 and the terminal device 20 will be described using the sequence diagram of FIG. 6.

First, the user operates the terminal device 20 and logs into the electronic receipt management device 10 via a predetermined application or a predetermined homepage. Then, on the page after logging in, the user inputs a request to view the electronic receipt of one predetermined payment. One payment is identified using, for example, the date and time of shopping, store information, shopping information, and the like.

Then, the terminal device 20 transmits an electronic receipt viewing request including user identification information (login information) and information identifying one payment to the electronic receipt management device 10 (S10).

The electronic receipt management device 10 searches the storage unit 11 based on the electronic receipt viewing request and extracts predetermined electronic receipt information (S11). Specifically, the electronic receipt management device 10 extracts electronic receipt information associated with the user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request and related to one payment specified by the user.

Further, the electronic receipt management device 10 searches the storage unit 11 and extracts a predetermined display rule (S11). Specifically, the search unit 123 extracts the display rule associated with the user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request.

Then, the electronic receipt management device 10 transmits the extracted electronic receipt information and display rules to the terminal device 20 (S12).

The terminal device 20 generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the received electronic receipt information and display rules (S13), and outputs (eg, displays on a display) the generated electronic receipt image for viewing (S14).

Here, a modified example will be explained. Up to this point, an example has been described in which the electronic receipt management device 10 stores electronic receipt information and transmits electronic receipt information for one payment to the terminal device 20 in response to an electronic receipt viewing request from the terminal device 20. , but is not limited to this processing.

For example, at an arbitrary timing after login (such as the timing when an electronic receipt viewing request is first sent/received after login), the electronic receipt management device 10 transmits electronic receipt information for multiple payments of the user to the terminal device 20. Good too. Then, the terminal device 20 may store therein the received electronic receipt information for the plurality of payments. In this case, when the terminal device 20 subsequently receives a user input of an electronic receipt viewing request, the terminal device 20 acquires electronic receipt information for a predetermined payment from among the electronic receipt information for multiple payments stored in the terminal device 20. Then, an electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on the electronic receipt information.

As another example, both the electronic receipt management device 10 and the terminal device 20 may be configured to store electronic receipt information and synchronize at any timing to maintain the sameness of content. In this case, upon receiving the input of the electronic receipt viewing request, the terminal device 20 acquires electronic receipt information for a predetermined payment from among the electronic receipt information for multiple payments stored in the terminal device 20, and An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on the electronic receipt information.

Further, up to this point, an example has been described in which the electronic receipt management device 10 stores display rules and transmits the display rules to the terminal device 20 in response to an electronic receipt viewing request from the terminal device 20, but this process is limited to the above example. Not done.

For example, the electronic receipt management device 10 may transmit the user's display rules to the terminal device 20 at an arbitrary timing after login (such as the timing at which an electronic receipt viewing request is first transmitted/received after login). The terminal device 20 may then store the received display rule within itself. In this case, when the terminal device 20 subsequently receives an input of an electronic receipt viewing request, it generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the display rule stored within the terminal device 20 .

As another example, both the electronic receipt management device 10 and the terminal device 20 may be configured to store display rules and synchronize at any timing to maintain the sameness of content. In this case, upon receiving the input of the electronic receipt viewing request, the terminal device 20 generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the display rule stored within the terminal device 20 .

As described above, according to the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 of the present embodiment, the terminal device 20 displays the electronic receipt for viewing based on the display rule set "by product category or by product". Images can be generated. Since display rules are set for each product category or product, variations in the display content of electronic receipt images for viewing are increased compared to a case where the same display rule is uniformly set for a plurality of products. By setting display rules according to the user's preference for each category of product or for each product, the user can view electronic receipt images for viewing that have the content of the user's preference. As a result, the user can easily understand the contents of the electronic receipt.

<Second embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the display rules and the contents of the electronic receipt image for viewing are specified. This will be explained in detail below.

In the display rules of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a first display rule or a second display rule is set for each product category.

For product categories for which the first display rule is set, the identification information of the product category and the total purchase price of purchased products included in that product category are displayed in the electronic receipt image for viewing, and the purchase price is displayed in the electronic receipt image for viewing. Product identification information and purchase price are not displayed.

On the other hand, in the product category for which the second display rule is selected, the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product are displayed in the electronic receipt image for viewing. The product category identification information and the total purchase price of purchased products included in the product category may or may not be displayed.

Here, an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing generated by the viewing image generation unit 21 is shown in FIG. The electronic receipt image for viewing was generated based on the electronic receipt information specified by the date and time “March 28, 2019 14:15” shown in FIG. 4 and the display rule shown in FIG. 7. be.

According to the display rules in FIG. 7, the first display rule is set for "food". Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, for the product category "Food" for which the first display rule is set, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates product category identification information (category name, etc.) and its The total purchase price (932 yen) of the purchased products included in the product category is displayed, and the identification information and purchase price of the purchased products are not displayed.

On the other hand, according to the display rules in FIG. 7, the second display rule is set for "electronic products" and "miscellaneous goods." Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates identification information of purchased products (such as toothbrushes, (nickname, etc.) and purchase price (523 yen, etc.). Note that the identification information of a product category and the total purchase price of purchased products included in that product category may or may not be displayed, but are displayed in the illustrated example (miscellaneous goods). , 523 yen, etc.).

Note that the viewing image generation unit 21 may specify a category corresponding to each piece of product identification information included in the electronic receipt information, based on correspondence information that associates product identification information with the category to which each product belongs.

In addition, at an arbitrary timing after acquiring the electronic receipt information from the store system 30, the electronic receipt management device 10 acquires the acquired electronic receipt information based on correspondence information that associates product identification information with the category to which each product belongs. A category corresponding to each piece of product identification information included in the product identification information may be specified, and information indicating the specified category may be added to the electronic receipt information. Then, the viewing image generation unit 21 may specify a category corresponding to each piece of product identification information included in the electronic receipt information, based on the information given to the electronic receipt information in this way.

FIG. 9 shows another example of an electronic receipt image for viewing generated by the viewing image generation unit 21. The electronic receipt image for viewing differs from the electronic receipt image for viewing shown in FIG. 8 in that a "details" button or a "close" button is displayed corresponding to each product category. A "Details" button is displayed corresponding to the product category for which the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product are not displayed. A "Close" button is displayed corresponding to the category of the product for which the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product are displayed.

The terminal device 20 can accept operations (touch operations, etc.) on the "Details" button and the "Close" button while displaying the electronic receipt image for viewing shown in FIG. When an operation on the "Details" button is received, the viewing image generation unit 21 displays the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product in accordance with the category of the product. Then, when an operation on the "close" button is received, the viewing image generation unit 21 hides the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product that are displayed corresponding to the category of the product.

The other configurations of the electronic receipt management device 10, terminal device 20, and store system 30 of this embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 of this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are realized. Furthermore, it is possible to switch whether or not to display the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product in the viewing electronic receipt image for each product category. For this reason, for example, the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product will be displayed in the product category for which detailed information needs to be confirmed, and the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product will not be displayed in the product category for which detailed information confirmation is not required. be able to. Since only necessary information in the electronic receipt information can be displayed and unnecessary information can be hidden, the amount of information in the electronic receipt image for viewing is reduced, making it easier to understand the contents.

<Third embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the display rules and the contents of the electronic receipt image for viewing are specified. This will be explained in detail below.

In the display rules of this embodiment, a display priority is set for each product category. Then, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates purchase information (“identification information and purchase price of the purchased product”) that collectively indicates the purchase details for each product category, or “identification information of each product category and the purchase price”. The total purchase price of the included purchased products, etc.) is displayed, and an electronic receipt image for viewing is generated in which purchase information for each product category is arranged in order of display priority. Note that in this embodiment, the display rules described in the second embodiment may or may not be further applied.

FIG. 10 schematically shows an example of display rules of this embodiment. In the illustrated example, a first display rule or a second display rule is set for each product category, and a display priority is set for each product category. The first display rule and the second display rule are as described in the second embodiment.

Here, an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing generated by the viewing image generation unit 21 is shown in FIG. The electronic receipt image for viewing was generated based on the electronic receipt information specified by the date and time “March 28, 2019 14:15” shown in Figure 4 and the display rule shown in Figure 10. be.

According to the display rules in FIG. 10, the first display rule is set for "food". Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, for the product category "Food" for which the first display rule is set, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates product category identification information (category name, etc.) and its The total purchase price (932 yen) of the purchased products included in the product category is displayed, and the identification information and purchase price of the purchased products are not displayed.

On the other hand, according to the display rules in FIG. 10, the second display rule is set for "electronic appliances" and "miscellaneous goods." Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates identification information of purchased products (such as toothbrushes, display name, etc.) and purchase price. Note that the product category identification information and the total purchase price of purchased products included in the product category may or may not be displayed, but are displayed in the illustrated example.

According to the display rules in FIG. 10, the display priority order is "(1) Food" → "(2) Miscellaneous goods" → "(3) Electrical appliances", etc. For this reason, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates a viewing electronic receipt image in which the purchase information of each category is arranged in this order from the top, as shown in FIG.

As described in the second embodiment, the viewing image generation unit 21 may generate an electronic receipt image for viewing that displays a "details" button or a "close" button corresponding to each product category.

The other configurations of the electronic receipt management device 10, terminal device 20, and store system 30 of this embodiment are the same as those of the first or second embodiment.

As described above, according to the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 of this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are realized. Furthermore, by applying the display rules described in the second embodiment, the same effects as in the second embodiment can be achieved.

Furthermore, purchase information for each product category can be displayed in order of display priority set in advance. Therefore, for example, purchase information for relatively important product categories can be displayed higher up, and purchase information for relatively less important product categories can be displayed lower down. Since purchase information for relatively important product categories and purchase information for relatively unimportant product categories can be displayed separately, it becomes easier to understand the contents of the electronic receipt image for viewing.

<Fourth embodiment>
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the display rules and the contents of the electronic receipt image for viewing are specified. This will be explained in detail below.

In the display rule of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, a reference price is set for each product. Then, the viewing image generation unit 21 generates a viewing electronic receipt image that can distinguish between products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price. Note that in this embodiment, at least one of the display rules described in the second embodiment and the display rules described in the third embodiment may or may not be applied.

Here, an example of an electronic receipt image for viewing generated by the viewing image generation unit 21 is shown in FIG. The electronic receipt image for viewing was generated based on the electronic receipt information specified by the date and time “March 28, 2019 14:15” shown in FIG. 4 and the display rule shown in FIG. 12. be.

According to the display rules in Figure 12, the standard price of "batteries (AA x 6)" is "800 yen", and from Figure 4, the purchase price of "batteries (AA x 6)" is "853 yen". . In other words, "batteries (6 x AA batteries)" is a product whose purchase price exceeds the standard price. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the viewing image generation unit 21 includes information that can be identified to that effect in the electronic receipt image for viewing. In FIG. 13, an upward arrow is displayed in association with "Batteries (AA x 6)".

On the other hand, according to the display rule of FIG. 12, the standard price of "light bulb (40W)" is "750 yen", and from FIG. 4, the purchase price of "light bulb (40 W)" is "712 yen". In other words, the "light bulb (40W)" is a product whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the viewing image generation unit 21 includes information that can be identified to that effect in the electronic receipt image for viewing. In FIG. 13, a downward arrow is displayed in association with "light bulb (40W)".

When displaying the identification information of a product category and the total purchase price of purchased products included in that product category, but not displaying the identification information and purchase price of the purchased products, as in the case of "Food" in Figure 13, If the purchase price of at least one of the purchased products included in the product category exceeds the reference price, an upward arrow may be displayed in association with the product category. If the purchase prices of all purchased products included in the product category are below the reference price, a downward arrow may be displayed in association with the product category.

Note that, as explained in the second embodiment, the viewing image generation unit 21 may generate an electronic receipt image for viewing that displays a "Details" button or a "Close" button corresponding to each product category. good.

The other configurations of the electronic receipt management device 10, terminal device 20, and store system 30 of this embodiment are the same as those of any of the first to third embodiments.

As described above, according to the electronic receipt management device 10, the terminal device 20, and the store system 30 of this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment are realized. Furthermore, by applying the display rules described in the second embodiment, the same effects as in the second embodiment can be achieved. Furthermore, by applying the display rules described in the third embodiment, the same effects as in the third embodiment can be achieved.

Further, by setting a reference price for each product, products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price can be displayed in a distinguishable manner. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand whether the price of the purchased product is relatively high or low.

Here, a modified example will be explained. The display rule setting unit 122 may set display rules based on past purchase history. Specifically, the display rule setting unit 122 may set a reference price for each product based on past purchase prices of the same product or products of the same type. For example, the display rule setting unit 122 may set statistical values (average value, mode value, median value, maximum value, value, minimum value, etc.) may be set as the reference price, or the purchase price of the same product or similar product that each user recently purchased may be set as the reference price. The display rule setting unit 122 can identify similar products based on information that associates similar products with each other.

According to this modification, it is possible to set a reference price for each product based on each user's past purchase history, and to include the comparison result with the reference price in the electronic receipt image for viewing. Since an appropriate reference price can be automatically set for each user, useful information can be provided to the user while reducing the burden on the user.

<Modification 1>
Here, a modification that is applicable to all embodiments will be described. Up to this point, an example in which the terminal device 20 includes the viewing image generation section 21 has been described. As a modification, as shown in the functional block diagram of FIG. 14, the electronic receipt management device 10 may include a viewing image generation section 124. An example of the processing flow of the modified example will be described using the sequence diagram of FIG. 15.

First, the user operates the terminal device 20 and logs into the electronic receipt management device 10 via a predetermined application or a predetermined homepage. Then, on the page after logging in, the user inputs a request to view the electronic receipt of one predetermined payment. One payment is identified using, for example, the date and time of shopping, store information, shopping information, and the like.

Then, the terminal device 20 transmits an electronic receipt viewing request including user identification information (login information) and information identifying one payment to the electronic receipt management device 10 (S20).

The electronic receipt management device 10 searches the storage unit 11 based on the electronic receipt viewing request and extracts predetermined electronic receipt information (S21). Specifically, the electronic receipt management device 10 extracts electronic receipt information associated with the user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request and related to one payment specified by the user.

Further, the electronic receipt management device 10 searches the storage unit 11 and extracts a predetermined display rule (S21). Specifically, the search unit 123 extracts the display rule associated with the user identification information included in the electronic receipt viewing request.

Then, the electronic receipt management device 10 generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the electronic receipt information and the display rule (S22), and transmits the generated electronic receipt image for viewing to the terminal device 20 (S23).

The terminal device 20 outputs (eg, displays on the display) the received electronic receipt image for viewing (S24).

Also in this modification, the same effects as in the first to fourth embodiments are achieved.

<Modification 2>
Other modifications applicable to all embodiments will be described. In modification 2, multiple viewers (father, mother, older brother, older sister, etc.) can be set for each user identification information. Display rules can be set for each viewer. The storage unit 11 stores information indicating a plurality of viewers set in association with each user identification information, and display rules set for each viewer. In this case, the terminal device 20 accepts a user input specifying a viewer in addition to the electronic receipt viewing request. Then, the terminal device 20 (or the electronic receipt management device 10) generates an electronic receipt image for viewing based on the display rule associated with the designated viewer.

Even when viewing the same electronic receipt information, the content that each viewer wants to confirm may differ. According to this modification, in which display rules can be set for each viewer and each viewer can generate an electronic receipt image for viewing according to his or her preference, each viewer can easily understand the contents of the electronic receipt. Note that the same effects as those of the first to fourth embodiments are achieved also in this modification.

<Modification 3>
Other modifications applicable to all embodiments will be described. In modification example 3, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) generates an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) is arranged in ascending order or descending order of purchase price. May be generated. For example, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) generates an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on all purchased products (identification information and purchase prices of purchased products) is arranged in ascending order or descending order of purchase price. May be generated. In addition, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) collects information on a plurality of purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) into product categories, as described in the first to fourth embodiments. It is also possible to generate an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on multiple purchased products included in each category (purchased product identification information and purchase price) is arranged in ascending or descending order of purchase price. .

Furthermore, as explained in the first to fourth embodiments, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) collects information on a plurality of purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) into product categories. Purchase information for each category (“identification information and purchase price of purchased products” or “total of identification information for each product category and purchase prices of purchased products included in that product category”) etc.) may be arranged in ascending order or descending order of the total purchase price of purchased products included in each category.

According to this modification, by viewing information on a plurality of purchased products displayed in the electronic receipt image for viewing in order from the top, it is possible to view the information in order of amount. Therefore, it becomes easier to understand the contents of the electronic receipt.

<Modification 4>
Other modifications applicable to all embodiments will be described. In modification 4, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) generates an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) is arranged in ascending order or descending order of the number of purchases. May be generated. For example, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) generates an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on all purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) is arranged in ascending order or descending order of the number of purchases. May be generated. In addition, the viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) collects information on a plurality of purchased products (identification information and purchase price of purchased products) into product categories, as described in the first to fourth embodiments. It is also possible to generate an electronic receipt image for viewing in which information on multiple purchased products included in each category (purchased product identification information and purchase price) is arranged in ascending or descending order of the number of purchases. . The viewing image generation unit 21 (or the viewing image generation unit 124) can identify the number of times each purchased product has been purchased based on the purchase history of each user.

According to this modification, by viewing information on a plurality of purchased products displayed in the electronic receipt image for viewing in order from the top, it is possible to view the information in order of the number of purchases. Therefore, it becomes easier to understand the contents of the electronic receipt.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments (and examples), the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments (and examples). The configuration and details of the present invention can be modified in various ways that can be understood by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present invention.

Part or all of the above embodiments may be described as in the following supplementary notes, but the embodiments are not limited to the following.
1. The computer is
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or product from among multiple display rules for each user. , a processing method for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing.
2. In the processing method described in 1,
In the display rules, a first display rule or a second display rule is set for each product category,
The computer includes:
In a product category for which the first display rule is set, displaying the identification information of the product category and the total purchase price of purchased products included in the product category;
In a product category for which the second display rule is selected, the processing method displays identification information and purchase price of the purchased product.
3. In the processing method described in 1 or 2,
In the above display rules, display priority is set for each product category.
The computer displays purchase information indicating purchase details for each product category, and generates the electronic receipt image for viewing in which the purchase information for each product category is arranged in order of display priority. .
4. In the processing method according to any one of 1 to 3,
In the above display rules, a standard price is set for each product,
A processing method in which the computer generates the electronic receipt image for viewing that allows discrimination between products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price.
5. In the processing method according to any one of 1 to 4,
A processing method in which the computer sets the display rule based on user input.
6. In the processing method according to any one of 1 to 5,
A processing method in which the computer sets the display rule based on past purchase history.
7. In the processing method described in 6,
In the above display rules, a standard price is set for each product,
the computer generates the electronic receipt image for viewing that allows identification of products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price;
A processing method in which the computer sets the reference price based on past purchase prices of the same product or products of the same type.
8. An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means;
Output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
A device with
9. computer,
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means, and
output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
A program that functions as

1A processor 2A memory 3A input/output I/F
4A Peripheral circuit 5A Bus 10 Electronic receipt management device 11 Storage section 12 Management section 121 Electronic receipt information registration section 122 Display rule setting section 123 Search section 124 Viewed image generation section 13 Output section 14 Input section 20 Terminal device 21 Viewed image generation section 22 Output section 23 Input section 30 Store system

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The computer is
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or product from among multiple display rules for each user. , a processing method for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing. In the processing method according to claim 1,
In the display rules, a first display rule or a second display rule is set for each product category,
The computer includes:
In a product category for which the first display rule is set, displaying the identification information of the product category and the total purchase price of purchased products included in the product category;
In a product category for which the second display rule is selected, the processing method displays identification information and purchase price of the purchased product. In the processing method according to claim 1 or 2,
In the above display rules, display priority is set for each product category.
The computer displays purchase information indicating purchase details for each product category, and generates the electronic receipt image for viewing in which the purchase information for each product category is arranged in order of display priority. . In the treatment method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
In the above display rules, a standard price is set for each product,
A processing method in which the computer generates the electronic receipt image for viewing that allows discrimination between products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price. In the treatment method according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A processing method in which the computer sets the display rule based on user input. In the treatment method according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A processing method in which the computer sets the display rule based on past purchase history. In the processing method according to claim 6,
In the above display rules, a standard price is set for each product,
the computer generates the electronic receipt image for viewing that allows identification of products whose purchase price exceeds the reference price and products whose purchase price is less than or equal to the reference price;
A processing method in which the computer sets the reference price based on past purchase prices of the same product or products of the same type. An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means;
Output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
A device with computer,
An electronic receipt image for viewing is generated based on electronic receipt information including the identification information and purchase price of the purchased product, and display rules preset for each product category or for each product from among multiple display rules for each user. Viewing image generation means, and
output means for outputting the electronic receipt image for viewing;
A program that functions as

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