JP2024026432A - Information processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing apparatus configured to allow a customer to realize a privilege obtained by campaign.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus includes: commodity storage means which stores a privilege for a campaign commodity and purchase thereof; determination means which determines whether the campaign commodity is included or not, on the basis of transaction information of a commodity transacted; privilege storage means which cumulatively stores a privilege corresponding to the stored campaign commodity, by customer, when it is determined that the campaign commodity is included; and output means which outputs a receipt formed by adding the stored privilege to the transaction information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an information processing device and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Manufacturers of products may conduct campaigns for specific products of the manufacturer at stores such as supermarkets and mass retailers.

In other words, the manufacturer invests the funds and sells the specified product for a certain period of time at a discount from the regular price, thereby promoting sales of the product targeted for the campaign. In addition, the manufacturer promotes sales of the campaign-targeted products by assigning, for example, unique points to designated products for a certain period of time.

However, discounts, points, and the like based on these campaigns are implemented during payment processing for products purchased by customers. Therefore, customers cannot experience the discounts and points they receive through campaigns.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing device and a program that allow customers to experience benefits obtained through campaigns.

The information processing device of the embodiment includes a target product storage means for storing campaign target products and benefits associated with the purchase of the campaign target product, and a function that determines whether the campaign target product is included or not based on transaction information of traded products. a determining means for determining the campaign target product; a benefit storage unit for cumulatively storing the stored benefits corresponding to the campaign target product for each customer when it is determined that the campaign target product is included; and the stored benefit. output means for outputting a receipt with the transaction information added to the transaction information.

The program of the embodiment is a program for controlling an information processing device by a computer, and the program includes a target product storage means for storing a campaign target product and benefits associated with the purchase of the campaign target product, and a transaction of the traded product. a determining means for determining whether or not the campaign target product is included based on information; and when it is determined that the campaign target product is included, a benefit corresponding to the stored campaign target product is provided. It functions as a benefit storage means for accumulatively storing for each customer, and as an output means for outputting a receipt with the stored benefits added to the transaction information.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of a bargain management system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing the campaign information section of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 6 is a memory map showing the member information section of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the main configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the main part configuration of the manufacturer server. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the mobile terminal. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an electronic receipt displayed by a mobile terminal.

Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing device and a program will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14. In the embodiment, an electronic receipt management server will be described as an information processing device. This invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the entire configuration of a bargain management system according to an embodiment. The bargain management system incorporates a manufacturer server into an electronic receipt system.

The electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a mobile terminal 7, and the like. The bargain management system includes a POS terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a mobile terminal 7, and a manufacturer server 8. A POS terminal 1 and a store server 2 are installed in a store P1 such as a shopping center. The electronic receipt server 3 is installed at the headquarters P3. The electronic receipt management server 4 is installed in the electronic receipt center P4. The mobile terminal 7 is carried by the member. The manufacturer server 8 is installed at a manufacturer P8 that manufactures products sold at stores.

The POS terminal 1 is connected to a network N2 that connects the store P1 and the headquarters P3. Here, the network N2 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Note that the network N2 may also be connected to stores other than the store P1.

The POS terminal 1 is a product sales data processing device that executes product sales processing and payment processing for products sold at the store P1. The POS terminal 1 generates receipt information, which is printed transaction information including the transaction details of the paid product, and issues a paper receipt with the receipt information printed by a printing unit 13, which will be described later. Further, the POS terminal 1 converts the data format of receipt information in an unstructured format into a structured format different from the unstructured format to generate electronic electronic receipt information.

The POS terminal 1 executes product sales processing involving discount processing for special sale products. A bargain product is a product designated by a store or a company operating the store and sold at a price lower than the regular price. Further, the POS terminal 1 executes a product sales process involving a discount process for the product that the store P1 has sold as a closeout item. A closeout item is, for example, a product that is sold on the same day at a price that is lower than the normal price specified by the store or the company that operates the store.

The POS terminal 1 generates receipt information including the discounted product and discount amount information. The POS terminal 1 also generates electronic receipt information including the discounted product and discount amount information.

Electronic receipt information is receipt information obtained by converting receipt information originally printed on receipt paper into a structured format such as a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format or a J-son format. The electronic receipt information is generated by the POS terminal 1, transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3, and stored in the electronic receipt management server 4.

The POS terminal 1 outputs (sends) the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N2. The method of transmitting the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used. Note that the number of POS terminals 1 provided in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and may be a plurality of POS terminals. Note that the POS terminal 1 is connected to the store server 2 via a communication line N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

The store server 2 manages the sales of the entire store P1. The store server 2 is connected to one or more POS terminals 1 via a communication line N1 provided within the store P1. The store server 2 manages sales information and settlement information of the store P1 based on sales information at the POS terminal 1.

The electronic receipt server 3 is provided at the headquarters P3 of the company that operates the store P1. The electronic receipt server 3 functions as a corporate receipt management server that manages electronic receipt information for each company that operates the store P1. The electronic receipt server 3 is connected to the POS terminal 1 installed in the store P1 and the store server 2 via the network N2.

Further, the electronic receipt server 3 is also connected to a POS terminal and a store server of a store different from the store P1 via the network N2. That is, the electronic receipt server 3 receives electronic receipt information from POS terminals of multiple stores of the same company.

Further, the electronic receipt server 3 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the network N2. Furthermore, the electronic receipt server 3 transmits the received electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3 that connects the headquarters P3 and the electronic receipt center P4.

Here, the network N3 is, for example, a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN. Further, the method of transmitting the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used.

The electronic receipt management server 4 is provided at the electronic receipt center P4. The electronic receipt center P4 manages, for example, electronic receipt information of each company whose electronic receipt information is managed by the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt center P4 is a third party organization other than the headquarters P3 that operates the electronic receipt server 3. Note that the electronic receipt server 3 may also be managed by a third party organization.

The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a member receipt management server that collectively manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores. The electronic receipt management server 4 manages member data such as names and member IDs of members who have registered as members. The member ID is recipient specifying information that specifies the recipient who outputs the electronic receipt information. The electronic receipt management server 4 stores and manages member data in a member information department. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which a member management server or the like that stores and manages member data is provided separately from the electronic receipt management server 4.

Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores this electronic receipt information in an electronic receipt management section 432, which will be described later and is held in the database DB. (See Figure 4). In addition to product transaction information (product sales data and payment information), the electronic receipt information includes elements such as store information and member ID of the store that transmits the electronic receipt information. The electronic receipt management server 4 manages electronic receipt information including these elements in the electronic receipt management section 432 for each member.

Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management section 432, the electronic receipt management server 4 specifies the recipient who receives the electronic receipt based on the member ID of this electronic receipt information. Then, the electronic receipt management server 4 notifies the mobile terminal 7 that it has received electronic receipt information for outputting an electronic receipt via a network N5, which will be described later.

Further, when the electronic receipt management server 4 receives electronic receipt viewing inquiry information specifying a member ID from a mobile terminal 7 connected via a network N5, which will be described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 receives electronic receipt viewing inquiry information specifying a member ID. The receiver generates an electronic receipt and outputs it to the mobile terminal 7, which is the recipient device. Then, the mobile terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt. The operator of the mobile terminal 7 can view the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7. Note that if additional information is associated with the electronic receipt information, an electronic receipt is generated including this additional information and output to the mobile terminal 7 that made the inquiry. Then, the operator can view the electronic receipt. In the embodiment, the operator is usually a member, but does not necessarily need to be a member.

Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 stores campaign information and campaign target products of campaigns planned by manufacturers. The campaign information includes information such as the type of campaign planned by the manufacturer, one or more campaign candidate products, the regular price and campaign price of the campaign candidate products, and the campaign period. Campaign candidate products (hereinafter referred to as "candidate products") are products manufactured by a manufacturer that are eligible for discounts when the manufacturer implements a campaign. The campaign target product (hereinafter referred to as “target product”) is a product specified by the operator from among the candidate products displayed on the mobile terminal 7. Members will receive a discount when purchasing eligible products during the campaign period. The electronic receipt management server 4 stores target products for each member ID.

Furthermore, when a target product is purchased by a member, the electronic receipt management server 4 calculates the difference (discount amount) between the regular price of the target product and the campaign price for each type of campaign, corresponding to each member ID. The information is accumulated and stored as "bargain information".

The mobile terminal 7 is a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer, which is carried and used by an operator who is a user of this system. The mobile terminal 7 is equipped with an application such as a web browser for viewing various information provided on the network N5. Note that the operator may or may not be a member.

The mobile terminal 7 is connected to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. Here, the network N5 is the Internet or various public networks.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal 7 receives a notification indicating that the electronic receipt can be viewed from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. The operator operates the mobile terminal 7 to transmit electronic receipt viewing inquiry information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. Then, the mobile terminal 7 displays the member's electronic receipt output from the electronic receipt management server 4. The operator can view the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7.

Furthermore, the mobile terminal 7 displays an electronic receipt generated by adding bargain information about the target product. The mobile terminal 7 displays an electronic receipt to which bargain information for each target product is added.

Manufacturer server 8 is installed at manufacturer P8. Manufacturer server 8 is connected to electronic receipt server 3 and electronic receipt management server 4 via network N3. The manufacturer server 8 also stores campaign information planned by the manufacturer.

By the way, in such a bargain management system, in order for a customer to view electronic receipts on the mobile terminal 7, the customer registers as a member. A customer who has registered as a member is called a member. The electronic receipt management server 4 delivers a membership registration completion email containing the member ID and password to the mobile terminal 7 of the member who has registered as a member. This completes membership registration. After being registered as a member, a barcode in which the member ID is converted into a code symbol is displayed on the display section of the mobile terminal 7 that has been logged in and authenticated. The electronic receipt management server 4 registers member information including the member ID of the registered member in the member information department.

In the bargain management system with such a configuration, electronic receipt information indicating the details of the product traded at the POS terminal 1 is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 and published as an electronic receipt on the Web. Therefore, by specifying a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) on the mobile terminal 7 equipped with a Web browser, an operator can view electronic receipts published on the Web using the mobile terminal 7.

Next, the hardware configuration of the main devices that construct the bargain management system of the embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 2 to 8.

First, the POS terminal 1 will be explained. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the POS terminal 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 includes a control section 11 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the POS terminal 1. The control unit 11 is a computer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) 11a, an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM 11a temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data. Further, the RAM 11a stores the target product and the campaign price of the target product. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

The control section 11 is connected to the operation section 12 , the printing section 13 , the display section 14 , the code reading section 15 , the communication I/F 16 , and the storage section 17 via the bus 18 .

The operation unit 12 has various operation keys for an operator to input operations. Operation keys include, for example, a number key for entering numerical values, a cursor key and a selection/confirmation key for selecting a predetermined item, and a closing key for executing the payment process for a transaction and ending the transaction. 121 etc. are provided.

The printing unit 13 includes a printer device that prints receipts, journals, payment receipts, inspection receipts, and the like. The printing unit 13 prints receipt information on the conveyed long roll paper using, for example, a thermal head having a heat generating medium. The receipt information to be printed includes product information of the purchased product (product name, product price, etc.), payment information associated with payment processing, and the like. After that, the paper is cut and receipts, journals, etc. are issued.

The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as the product name and price of the product registered for sale, the total amount of one transaction for which payment has been declared, and the amount of change. Note that the display section 14 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation section 12.

The code reading unit 15 is a scanner device that optically reads code symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes, for example. The code reading unit 15 reads, for example, a code symbol attached to a product or a code symbol displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 11 inputs the information held in the read code symbol. It is assumed that a code symbol attached to a product holds a product code or the like for identifying the product. Further, the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 holds a member ID or the like for specifying the recipient of the electronic receipt that the mobile terminal 7 receives. Note that the member ID may be stored magnetically or electrically in the mobile terminal 7. In this case, the stored member ID is read by a dedicated reader. The control unit 11 inputs the read member ID.

Further, the control unit 11 is connected to a communication I/F (interface) 16 via a bus 18, and can be connected to the network N2 via this communication I/F 16.

Further, the control section 11 is connected to the storage section 17 via a bus 18. The storage unit 17 is, for example, an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 17 includes a control program unit 171 that stores control programs for processing product sales data and executing various POS operations. Based on this control program, the control unit 11 executes processing related to receipt information generation based on product sales data and campaign information. The storage unit 17 stores various data files related to product sales data processing, such as product data files storing product data such as the product name, product code, and unit price of each product.

The storage unit 17 also includes an electronic receipt generation program unit 172 that stores an electronic receipt generation program for generating electronic receipt information from receipt information. The control unit 11 drives the electronic receipt generation program to convert receipt information in an unstructured format to electronic receipt information in a structured format based on conversion rules described in a receipt information schema (not shown). . In this way, the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt information from the receipt information.

The electronic receipt information includes a member ID, a company code that specifies the company that operates the store, a store code that specifies the store P1, a POS number, a receipt number, product sales data, discount information, and the like.

Further, the storage unit 17 stores a POS number, a company code, a business type/business type code, a store code, etc. for distinguishing the own POS terminal 1 from other POS terminals 1. Here, the industry type/business type code is a code (classification code) that distinguishes the type of business/business type of the store, such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, a restaurant, or the like. Note that such business types and business types can be arbitrarily changed according to the user's preference. Further, the company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and industry/business type code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 3. Furthermore, different store codes are assigned to each store in order to make it possible to identify each store managed by the same company.

Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 that functions as a corporate receipt management server will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. 3. In FIG. 3, the electronic receipt server 3 includes a control section 31 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 and the network N3 via a communication I/F 32 connected to the bus 34. Further, the control section 31 is connected to the storage section 33 via a bus 34.

The storage unit 33 stores electronic receipt information for each company that operates a store in the electronic receipt management unit 331. The storage unit 33 also includes a control program unit 332 that stores a control program for managing the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management unit 331.

Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 that functions as a member receipt management server will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. 4. In FIG. 4, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control section 41 that centrally controls various calculations and each section of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3 and the network N5 via a communication I/F 42 connected to the bus 44. Further, the control section 41 is connected to the storage section 43 via a bus 44.

The storage unit 43 is provided with a control program unit 431, an electronic receipt management unit 432, a campaign information unit 433, and a member information unit 434. The control program unit 431 stores a control program for controlling the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt management unit 432 manages electronic receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company for each member ID. The campaign information section 433 stores campaign information received from the manufacturer server 8. The member information section 434 stores information on members who have registered as members. The member information unit 434 also stores the campaign type, regular price, campaign price, campaign period, etc. of the target product specified by the mobile terminal 7 from among the candidate products.

Next, the campaign information section 433 will be explained using FIG. 5. In FIG. 5, the campaign information section 433 includes a campaign type section 4331, a candidate product section 4332, and a campaign price section 4333.

The campaign type section 4331 stores the type of campaign planned by the manufacturer, received from the manufacturer server 8. In the example of FIG. 5, the campaign type section 4331 stores three types: campaign 1 (CP1), campaign 2 (CP2), and campaign 3 (CP3). The candidate product section 4332 stores candidate products included in each campaign stored in the campaign type section 4331 for each campaign. In the example of FIG. 5, for example, five candidate products, candidate products A to E, are set for campaign 1. The campaign price section 4333 stores the regular price and campaign price for each candidate product stored in the candidate product section 4332.

Next, the member information section 434 will be explained using FIG. 6. In FIG. 5, the member information section 434 includes a member ID section 43411, a campaign type section 43412, a target product section 43413, a bargain amount section 43414, and a discount amount section 43415 for each member 4341.

The member ID section 43411 stores a member ID that specifies a recipient who receives an electronic receipt. The campaign type section 43412 stores the type of campaign planned by the manufacturer, received from the manufacturer server 8. The target product section 43413 stores the target product specified by the mobile terminal 7 from among the candidate products stored in the candidate product section 4332. Further, the target product section 43413 stores a regular price and a campaign price for each target product. The operator operates the mobile terminal 7 to specify one or more target products from among the candidate products. The target products may be all candidate products. In the example of FIG. 6, three target products, target product A, target product B, and target product C, are specified for campaign 1. That is, the operator specified three target products, target product A, target product B, and target product C, from five candidate products, candidate products A to candidate product E.

When the target product is purchased, the bargain price section 43414 cumulatively stores the difference between the regular price and the campaign price as a discount amount for the target product stored in the target product section 43413. The bargain price section 43414 cumulatively stores the difference for each campaign. In the example shown in FIG. 6, in the case of campaign 1 (CP1), the difference between target product A, target product B, and target product C are cumulatively stored in the same bargain price section 43414 as a discount amount. be done. The accumulated discount amount is called the bargain amount.

If the electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 includes a discount amount for a sale product or a closeout product, the discount amount unit 43415 cumulatively adds the discount amount. The discount amount section 43415 accumulates and stores discount amounts that are discounted based on the plan of the store or the company that operates the store.

Next, the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 7 will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 7, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control section 71 that controls various calculations and other parts of the mobile terminal 7 in an integrated manner. The control unit 71 is a computer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

Control section 71 is connected to operation section 72 and display section 73 via bus 76 . The operation unit 72 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for the operator (member) to input operations. The display unit 73 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as an electronic receipt, which will be described later. Note that the display section 73 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation section 72.

Further, the control unit 71 is connected to a communication I/F 74 via a bus 76, and can be connected to the network N5 via this communication I/F 74.

Further, the control section 71 is connected to the storage section 75 via a bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes a control program unit 751 that stores a control program for receiving electronic receipts from the electronic receipt management server 4 in addition to a web browser for viewing various information (content) published on the web. ing.

Next, the hardware configuration of the manufacturer server 8 will be explained using the block diagram of FIG. 8. In FIG. 8, the manufacturer server 8 includes a control unit 81 that controls various calculations and other parts of the manufacturer server 8 in an integrated manner. The control unit 81 is a computer including a CPU, ROM, RAM, RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and rewritably stores various data. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

Further, the control unit 81 is connected to a communication I/F 82 via a bus 84, and can be connected to the network N3 via this communication I/F 82.

Further, the control section 81 is connected to the storage section 83 via a bus 84. The storage section 83 includes a campaign information section 831. The campaign information section 831 stores campaign information of one or more campaigns planned by the manufacturer.

Furthermore, the storage section 83 includes a control program section 832. The control program section 832 stores a control program for transmitting campaign information stored in the campaign information section 831 to the electronic receipt management server 4.

Next, control processing of the bargain management system in the embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 9 to 14. First, the flow of control processing executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 according to the control program or the electronic receipt generation program will be explained using the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 9, the control unit 11 determines whether the member ID read by the code reading unit 15 has been input (S11). If it is determined that the member ID has been input (Yes in S11), the control unit 11 stores the member ID in the RAM 11a (S12). Next, the control unit 11 inquires of the electronic receipt management server 4 about the target product stored in the target product section 43413 corresponding to the member ID stored in S12 (S13). The control unit 11 then determines whether the corresponding target product has been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S14). If it is determined that the campaign information has been received (Yes in S14), the control unit 11 stores the received campaign information of the target product in the RAM 11a (S15). The control unit 11 then returns to S11 and waits. Note that if it is determined that the target product has not been received (No in S14), the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the member ID has not been input (No in S11), the control unit 11 determines whether the product code read by the code reading unit 15 has been input (S21). If it is determined that the product code has been input (Yes in S21), the control unit 11 determines whether the product specified by the input product code is the target product stored in the RAM 11a (S22). ). If it is determined that the product is a specific product (Yes in S22), the control unit 11 reads the campaign price of the specific product from the RAM 11a, and executes product sales processing at the campaign price (S23). Further, if it is determined that the product is not a specific product (No in S22), the control unit 11 executes a product sales process for the product at the regular price (S24). The control unit 11 stores, in the RAM 11a, the product sales information for which the product sales processing was performed in S23 and S24. The control unit 11 then returns to S11 and waits.

If it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in S21), the control unit 11 determines whether the close key 121 has been operated (S31). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in S31), the control unit 11 executes payment processing (S32). Then, the control unit 11 generates receipt information in an unstructured format based on the transaction information processed for payment (S33).

At this time, if some of the products for which payment has been processed include discounted products due to sale items or closeout items, receipt information will be generated that includes printed information of the discount amount for each item. do.

Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to digitize the receipt information generated in S33 (S34). The control unit 11 determines to digitize the receipt information when the member ID is stored in the RAM 11a based on the process of S12. If it is determined that the receipt information is to be digitized (Yes in S34), the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt information based on the receipt information (S35). The generated electronic receipt information includes the member ID. Next, the control unit 11 transmits the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 (S36). Next, the control unit 11 clears the product sales information stored in S23 and S24 (S37). The control unit 11 then ends the process.

If it is determined that the receipt information is not to be digitized (No in S34), the control unit 11 drives the printing unit 13 to issue a paper receipt with the receipt information printed thereon (S38). The control unit 11 then executes S37. Note that if it is determined that the close key 121 has not been operated (No in S31), the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

Next, the flow of the control process executed by the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 operating according to the control program stored in the control program unit 332 will be explained based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

The control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 determines whether or not the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in S36 has been received via the communication I/F 32 (S41). If it is determined that the information has been received (Yes in S41), the control unit 31 stores it in the electronic receipt management unit 331 of the storage unit 33 as electronic receipt information for each company (S42). Then, the control unit 31 transmits the stored electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S43). The control unit 31 then returns to S41 and waits. If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has not been received (No in S41), the control unit 31 returns to S41 and waits.

Next, the control process executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 431 will be explained using the functional block diagram of FIG. 11 and the flowchart of FIG. 12.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing the functions executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4. In FIG. 11, the control unit 41 executes the control program stored in the control program unit 431 to control target product storage means 411, determination means 412, benefit storage means 413, output means 414, and electronic receipt information input means 415. , functions as electronic receipt generation means 416.

The target product storage unit 411 has a function of storing campaign target products and benefits accompanying the purchase of the campaign target products.

The determining means 412 has a function of determining whether a campaign target product is included based on the transaction information of the traded product.

The benefit storage unit 413 has a function of cumulatively storing benefits corresponding to the stored campaign target product for each customer when it is determined that the campaign target product is included.

The output means 414 has a function of outputting a receipt with the stored benefits added to the transaction information.

The electronic receipt information input means 415 has a function of inputting electronic receipt information generated based on the product information of the traded product in the product sales data processing device.

The electronic receipt generating means 416 has a function of generating an electronic receipt based on input electronic receipt information. Further, the electronic receipt generation means 416 has a function of generating an electronic receipt to which the benefits accumulated and stored by the benefit storage means 413 are added.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server 4. In FIG. 12, the control unit 41 determines whether electronic receipt information has been received from the electronic receipt server 3 (S51). If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has been received (Yes in S51), the control unit 41 stores the received electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management unit 432 for each member ID (S52).

Next, the control unit 41 determines whether the stored electronic receipt information includes the target product (S53). The control unit 41 compares the electronic receipt information stored in S52 with the target product stored in the target product section 43413, and determines whether the electronic receipt information includes the target product. If it is determined that it is included (Yes in S53), the control unit 41 accumulates the difference between the regular price and the campaign price stored in the corresponding target product section 43413 in the bargain price section 43414 as a discount amount. It is stored (S54).

Further, the control unit 41 determines whether the stored electronic receipt information includes a discount amount for a sale product or a closeout product (S55). If it is determined that the discount amount is included (Yes in S55), the control unit 41 cumulatively stores the discount amount in the discount amount section 43415 (S56). Next, the control unit 41 notifies the recipient mobile terminal 7 specified by the member ID that the electronic receipt information has been received (S57). The control unit 41 then ends the process. Note that if it is determined that the target product is not included (No in S53), the control unit 41 executes S55 without executing S54. Further, if it is determined that the discount amount for the sale item or the closeout item is not included (No in S55), the control unit 41 executes S57 without executing S56.

If it is determined that electronic receipt information has not been received (No in S51), the control unit 41 determines whether campaign information has been received from the manufacturer server 8 (S61). If it is determined that the campaign information has been received (Yes in S61), the control unit 41 stores the received campaign information in the campaign information unit 433 (S62). Next, the control unit 41 transmits the received campaign information to the mobile terminal 7 (S63). The control unit 41 then ends the process.

If it is determined that the campaign information has not been received (No in S61), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the target product specified by the mobile terminal 7 has been received from the mobile terminal 7 (S71). ). If it is determined that the campaign has been received (Yes in S71), the control unit 41 stores the received target product in the target product section 43413 in accordance with the type of campaign that was received at the same time (S72). The control unit 41 then ends the process.

If it is determined that the target product has not been received (No in S71), the control unit 41 determines whether or not electronic receipt viewing inquiry information has been received from the mobile terminal 7 (S81). If it is determined that the electronic receipt has been received (Yes in S81), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the target product is included in the electronic receipt information of the electronic receipt to be viewed (S82). If it is determined that there is a discount (S82: Yes), the control unit 41 reads the bargain price (the accumulated discount amount of the target product) from the bargain price section 43414 corresponding to the corresponding target product. Then, the control unit 41 adds the read bargain price to the electronic receipt information and generates an electronic receipt (S83). Then, the control unit 41 outputs the generated electronic receipt to the mobile terminal 7 (S85). The operator of the mobile terminal 7 can view the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 41 then ends the process.

Further, if it is determined that there is no target product in the electronic receipt information of the electronic receipt to be viewed (No in S82), the control unit 41 generates an electronic receipt based on the electronic receipt information (S84). The control unit 41 then executes S85. Note that if it is determined that the electronic receipt viewing inquiry information has not been received (No in S81), the control unit 41 returns to S51 and waits.

Next, the control process executed by the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 751 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 13. In FIG. 13, the control unit 71 determines whether the user has logged in to view the electronic receipt (S91). The control unit 71 waits until the user is logged in (No in S91). If it is determined that the user has logged in (Yes in S91), the control unit 71 determines whether or not a notification indicating that electronic receipt information has been received is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S92). If it is determined that the notification has been received (Yes in S92), the control unit 71 displays a notification indicating that the notification has been received on the display unit 73 (S93). This notification is, for example, a message such as "We have received your electronic receipt." The control unit 71 then ends the process.

If it is determined that the electronic receipt information reception notification has not been received (No in S92), the control unit 71 determines whether or not the electronic receipt viewing inquiry has been operated (S94). If it is determined that the operation has been performed (Yes in S94), the control unit 71 transmits inquiry information requesting viewing of the electronic receipt to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S95). The control unit 71 then ends the process. The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the inquiry information executes the processes of S81 to S85 in FIG. 12 and transmits the electronic receipt to the mobile terminal 7.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation is not a viewing/inquiry operation of electronic receipt information (No in S94), the control unit 71 determines whether or not an electronic receipt has been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S96). If it is determined that the electronic receipt has been received (S96: Yes), the control unit 71 displays the received electronic receipt on the display unit 73 (S97). The control unit 71 then ends the process.

FIG. 14 shows an example of an electronic receipt that is generated by adding the bargain price in S83, outputted in S85, and displayed on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7 in S97.

In FIG. 14, the control unit 71 displays a store name logo 731, product information 732, and payment information 733 on the display unit 73. The control unit 71 also displays a bargain price section 734 on the display unit 73. The bargain amount section 734 includes a bargain amount 735 for each type of campaign, a total amount 736 of the bargain amounts, and a cumulative discount amount 737.

The bargain price 735 is the cumulative discount amount accumulated for each campaign. The total amount 737 is the sum of the cumulative discount amounts of target products in all types of campaigns. The cumulative discount amount 736 is the cumulative total of discount amounts for special sale products and closeout products.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 13. If it is determined that the electronic receipt has not been received (No in S96), the control unit 71 determines whether or not campaign information has been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S98). If it is determined that the campaign information has been received (Yes in S98), the control unit 71 stores the received campaign information in the storage unit 75. Then, the control unit 71 displays candidate products on the display unit 73 based on the stored campaign information (S99). Next, the control unit 71 determines whether one or more target products have been designated from the candidate products displayed by the operator's operation (S100). If it is determined that the specified target product has been specified (Yes in S100), the control unit 71 transmits the specified target product to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S101). The control unit 71 then ends the process. Further, if it is determined that it has not been specified (No in S100), the control unit 71 directly ends the process. Note that if it is determined that the campaign information has not been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (No in S98), the control unit 71 returns to S91 and waits.

According to this embodiment, the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 determines whether or not the received electronic receipt information includes the target product. If it is determined that the target product is included, the control unit 41 cumulatively stores the discount amount of the target product stored in correspondence with the target product as bargain information. Then, the control unit 41 outputs an electronic receipt in which the cumulatively stored bargain information is added to the electronic receipt information.

Therefore, the operator who viewed the mobile terminal 7 that received the electronic receipt can see the bargain price displayed on the electronic receipt and recognize the benefits received by purchasing the target product. Then, the operator can gain further desire to purchase the target product. Stores and manufacturers can expect further purchases of target products by operators.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

For example, in the embodiment, the target product is specified from the candidate products, but the candidate product may be used as the target product without specifying the target product.

Further, in the embodiment, the benefit is a discount amount obtained by subtracting the price of the target product from the regular price, but it may also be a benefit in which points are given to the target product, for example.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the electronic receipt management server 4 has been described as an information processing device, but the POS terminal 1 may also be used as an information processing device.

Furthermore, in the embodiment, the discount amount of target products included in the campaign is accumulated for each campaign, but the discount amount of target products included in the campaign may be accumulated for each member.

Note that the program executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment is a file in an installable or executable format, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), etc. Provided recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

Further, the program executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and may be provided by being downloaded via the network. Further, the program executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

Further, the program executed by the electronic receipt management server 4 of the embodiment may be configured to be provided by being incorporated in a ROM or the like in advance.

1 POS terminal 2 Store server 3 Electronic receipt server 4 Electronic receipt management server 7 Mobile terminal 8 Manufacturer server 11 Control section 31 Control section 41 Control section 71 Control section 81 Control section 411 Target product storage means 412 Judgment means 413 Benefit storage means 414 Output Means 433 Campaign Information Department 434 Membership Information Department 43413 Target Product Department 43414 Bargain Amount Department 43415 Discount Amount Department

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2007-316750

Claims (8)

Target product storage means for storing campaign target products and benefits associated with the purchase of the campaign target products;
a determining means for determining whether the campaign target product is included based on transaction information of the traded product;
a benefit storage means for cumulatively storing the stored benefits corresponding to the campaign target product for each customer when it is determined that the campaign target product is included;
output means for outputting a receipt with the stored benefit added to the transaction information;
An information processing device equipped with electronic receipt information input means for inputting electronic receipt information generated based on the product information of the traded product in the product sales data processing device;
electronic receipt generation means for generating an electronic receipt based on the input electronic receipt information;
Furthermore,
The determining means determines whether the campaign target product is included based on the product information included in the electronic receipt information,
the electronic receipt generation means generates the electronic receipt to which the benefit cumulatively stored by the benefit storage means is added;
The output means outputs the electronic receipt generated by the electronic receipt generation means.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The campaign target product is all or part of preset campaign candidate products;
The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2. The campaign target product is specified by a device that receives the output electronic receipt from preset campaign candidate products.
The information processing device according to claim 2. The benefit is a discount amount obtained by reducing the regular price of the product targeted for the campaign.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The benefit is a point given to the customer when the campaign target product is purchased.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The determining means determines whether the transaction information includes discount information that discounts the price of the product;
The benefit storage means cumulatively stores the discount information for each customer,
The output means outputs a receipt in which the discount information is added to the transaction information and the benefit information.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A program for controlling an information processing device by a computer,
The computer,
Target product storage means for storing campaign target products and benefits associated with the purchase of the campaign target products;
a determining means for determining whether the campaign target product is included based on transaction information of the traded product;
a benefit storage means for cumulatively storing the stored benefits corresponding to the campaign target product for each customer when it is determined that the campaign target product is included;
output means for outputting a receipt with the stored benefit added to the transaction information;
A program to make it work.

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