JP3164328U - Sales and distribution system for recorded electronic media and apparatus thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a sales and distribution system for a recorded electronic medium that allows a product to be examined by hand and that can be effectively disposed after purchase. A mobile phone TEL owned by each member, a POS terminal 2 arranged at a recorded DVD product sales floor, and a management server device 3 connected to the POS terminal 2 and performing central management processing. Is done. The management server device 3 has a POS server SV1 and a WWW server SV2 connected to a commonly accessible large storage device DB, and the large storage device DB stores a product database for storing information on sales products, A member database that stores personal information of each member is included. The WWW server SV2 has a registration process of receiving registration information of a new member and registering it in the member database, and an ID data transmission process of transmitting ID data unique to the new member to the mobile phone TEL. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a sales and distribution system that promotes the distribution of new and old items by selling electronic media such as recorded DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks) and guaranteeing trade-in.

  A rental system that lends a VTR or DVD that records a new movie or the like for a certain period of time is widely spread in Japan as it is, and proposals have been made to further improve the system (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-178241 A

  However, along with recent rapid technological innovation, electronic media such as DVDs are remarkably reduced in price, and recorded electronic media such as new movies are now being purchased from borrowed items and held.

  From such a situation, online shopping using the Internet is becoming widespread, but in this case, there is a drawback that in many cases, so-called impulse purchases are made in order to purchase goods without picking up. Therefore, it is still necessary to have an opportunity to actually examine the product. Moreover, since online shopping is primarily sales at virtual stores, it is problematic in that it lacks reliability in all aspects.

  In addition, not only online shopping, but often products that you like and purchase are often bored once you appreciate them, and a system that can make effective use of such products is also desired. In particular, an electronic medium such as a DVD does not deteriorate the image quality even when it is viewed repeatedly, and even a used product is a product that can be used as a so-called new old product.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a sales and distribution system and apparatus for recorded electronic media that can be used for actual examination of products and can be effectively disposed of after purchase. The purpose is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, a sales and distribution system according to the present invention is connected to a mobile communication device owned by each member, a POS terminal arranged at a merchandise store of recorded electronic media, and the POS terminal. A management server for performing a central management process, the management server having a POS server and a WWW server connected to a commonly accessible large storage device, and the large storage device A product database for storing product information, and a member database for storing personal information of each member. The WWW server receives registration information for a new member and registers it in the member database; ID data transmission means for transmitting ID data unique to a member to the mobile communication device.

  In the present invention, an electronic medium means a DVD, CDROM, FD, VTR, or any other electronic book medium similar to these. Moreover, what is recorded on these electronic media is typically a video work such as a movie, but is not limited to this, and includes music works and books. The management server of the present invention includes a POS server and a WWW server, but these may be configured by a plurality of separate computer devices, or one computer device may be used for both functions. .

  The POS terminal of the present invention includes an input unit that reads and stores ID data displayed on a mobile communication device, a transmission unit that transmits the stored ID data to the POS server, and the identification data that is specified by the ID data. It is preferable to comprise a point grasping means for grasping the member's acquisition points based on the information in the member database, and a clearing means for clearing part or all of the product purchase price with the income points. is there.

  Alternatively, the POS terminal of the present invention is specified by the input data that reads and stores the ID data displayed on the mobile communication device, the transmission means that transmits the stored ID data to the POS server, and the ID data. Based on the information in the member database, the record grasping means for grasping the past product purchase record of the member, and the determining means for determining the trade-in price of the commodity based on the grasped product purchase record It is also suitable to configure.

  Moreover, this invention is also the management server used with the system in any one of Claims 1-3, and the POS terminal used with the system in any one of Claims 1-3.

  According to the above-described present invention, it is possible to realize a sales and distribution system for recorded electronic media that can be used to actually examine products and can be disposed of effectively after purchase.

It is a block diagram which illustrated sales distribution system SYS of the present invention. It is a block diagram which illustrates the composition of a POS terminal. It illustrates the contents of the product database. This is an example of the contents of the member database. It is an example of a trade-in management table. It is a flowchart explaining a sales process. It is a flowchart explaining a trade-in process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of an embodiment of the present invention, and shows a sales and distribution system SYS for selling and distributing recorded DVDs such as dramas and music.

  As shown in the figure, this sales and distribution system SYS includes a mobile communication device 1 owned by each member, a POS (Point of Sale) terminal 2 arranged at a sales floor displaying products such as recorded DVDs, A management server 3 that centrally manages inventory status and sales status is connected via a plurality of types of communication lines MBL and NET.

  Here, the communication line MBL is typically a mobile communication network, and the communication line NET typically includes a dedicated line NET1 and an Internet line NET2. In addition, although the following description demonstrates the case where a some shop exists in the position distant from area | region, it is not limited to this structure at all. For example, one floor is divided into a plurality of compartments, or one building is divided into floors for each floor to display DVD products according to type, and a plurality of POS terminals arranged for each sales floor are connected to one management server 3. The configuration managed in (1) is also suitable. In such a case, the dedicated line NET1 shown in FIG. 1 is configured by an in-house LAN (Local Area Network) or the like.

  The mobile communication device 1 is not particularly limited as long as it can receive an e-mail transmitted to the e-mail address self-reported at the time of member registration. However, typically, as the mobile communication device 1, a general commercially available mobile phone TEL having an electronic mail function is used. In this case, the mobile phone TEL is connected to the mobile communication network MBL via the nearest base station 4.

  In any case, the mobile communication device 1 is a computer device that stores and holds a member ID (herein, a member's e-mail address) given at the time of member registration as image data in a barcode format. The system SYS authenticates that the user is a valid member when the image data is presented.

  The POS terminals 2a, 2b,... 2n are arranged in DVD merchandise and other sales floors, and are connected to the management server 3 via a dedicated line NET1. As shown in FIG. 2, each POS terminal 2 has a keyboard 11 for inputting the sales amount, a cash drawer 12 in which the sales amount is stored, a barcode provided on a DVD product, etc. A barcode reader 13 for reading the barcode displayed on the display, a display 14 for displaying information necessary for sales processing, a printer 15 for printing and outputting a sales receipt, and a communication interface 16 for the dedicated line NET1. It is configured to be connected to the central control unit 10.

  Here, the barcode read by the barcode reader 13 from the mobile communication device 1 is preferably a two-dimensional barcode. As described above, this bar code indicates the member ID assigned at the time of member registration.

  The management server 3 includes a POS server SV1 that communicates with the POS terminal 2 through the dedicated line NET1, a WWW server SV2 that is connected to the Internet line NET2, and a large-sized storage device DB that is arbitrarily accessed from each of the servers SV1 and SV2. Has been. The POS server SV1 receives the data from the POS terminal 2, and not only manages the inventory status and sales status of each store in an integrated manner, but also at the time of product purchase by a member and trade-in of a product from a member, Send and receive necessary information.

  On the other hand, the WWW server SV2 is connected to each member's mobile phone TEL or personal computer through the Internet line NET2. Then, a member registration process based on questionnaire collection from the member, a bar code form member ID transmission process to the mobile phone TEL, and the like are performed. It also functions as a normal WWW server, accepts merchandise reservation orders in response to requests from members' WWW browsers (cell phones and personal computers), and stores assortment information for each store to the WWW browser. Perform distribution processing.

  In the large-sized storage device DB, in addition to a database for managing the inventory status and sales status of each store, a product database DB1 (FIG. 3) that stores information about products handled in each store, and information on each member Is stored in the member database DB2 (FIG. 4).

  In addition to the product name and product ID, the product database DB1 includes a new product sales price, a new old product sales price after trade-in, and a product type indicating the type of the product. . Here, the product type is, for example, a video work roughly divided into anime, drama, action, horror, adult, etc., and these are further divided into details. Used for analysis and analysis of each member's preferences. Needless to say, the selling price of new works and the selling price of new and used items are appropriately changed according to the elapsed period from the announcement and the market demand.

  The member database DB2 is roughly divided into a basic data part and a performance data part, and is provided for each member. The basic data section includes an e-mail address self-reported at the time of member registration, a questionnaire response, and acquisition points accumulated by each member. In addition, a password for personal authentication used when accessing the WWW server SV2 and making a reservation order is also stored. In this embodiment, the member ID for identifying each member is simply substituted with the person's e-mail address.

  The performance data section stores the purchase of products by the member and the trade-in results of the member. Specifically, the result data section includes the date, product ID, purchase price, trade-in amount (trade-in point), and product type of the corresponding product. In this system SYS, the trade-in is guaranteed within a predetermined period after the work is purchased, and the trade-in rate is defined in the trade-in management table TBL shown in FIG. The trade-in management table TBL is automatically distributed to each POS terminal 2 when registered in the management server 3, and the same trade-in management table TBL is stored in each POS terminal. .

  As shown in the trade-in management table TBL in FIG. 4, for example, 50% for trade-in within 7 days from purchase, 40% for trade-in within 14 days, 30% for trade-in within 21 days, 20% for trade-in within 56 days The trade-in amount is specified as follows. However, the trade-in amount is given as points of the same amount and added to the acquisition point column of the member database DB2. Then, except for new works limited to cash purchases, it is possible to purchase new products freely by clearing the acquisition points. Therefore, it becomes possible to purchase new works and new old goods at a low cost. Also, if you get tired of watching it, you can use it to purchase funds for another work without letting it sleep unintentionally at home.

  Next, an operation method of the system SYS will be described.

<When registering a new member>
In order to become a member of this system, first, the WWW server SV2 is accessed and a new member registration page is downloaded to the mobile phone TEL or a personal computer. The new member registration page is provided with a questionnaire response field in addition to an e-mail address input field. The contents of the questionnaire relate to preferences relating to DVD works, how to spend holidays, and hobbies.

  Accordingly, a member who desires to register as a member causes the WWW browser to function, and transmits a questionnaire response, an e-mail address, and a password to be used thereafter to the WWW server SV2. The questionnaire does not include any questions regarding age, gender, address, name, etc. Therefore, only the email address and information about the hobby of the owner are specified by this member registration, and no other private information is required.

  When receiving information for new registration, the WWW server SV2 immediately transmits a return mail to the declared e-mail address. The return mail has a URL to be accessed for confirmation of registration, and the registration process proceeds on condition that the WWW server SV2 confirms access to this URL.

  The URL attached to the return mail is http: // www. -------? Like UTFFADUH? Subsequently, a unique character string (UTFADUH) is added to each new user, and this character string confirms that the previously declared e-mail is authentic. The reason for adopting such a procedure is to eliminate such mischief because there is a case where an electronic mail address of another person is declared without permission.

  When the validity of the e-mail address for new registration is confirmed, the area of the new user in the member database DB2 is secured, and the report contents such as the e-mail address are registered. In this system SYS, the password selected by the user is stored in correspondence with the mail address, and the mail address is simply used as the member ID. This eliminates the need for complicated work for each user to select a unique member ID for each user.

  In this way, when the report contents of the new user are registered in the member database DB2, the WWW server SV2 generates a two-dimensional barcode specifying the new user and displays the image data of the two-dimensional barcode. A confirmation letter is sent to the registered e-mail address, and the process ends. Since this two-dimensional barcode corresponds to a membership card, the user who has received the registration confirmation letter needs to save it in the mobile phone TEL without deleting it. Even if it is deleted by mistake, it is possible to receive a two-dimensional barcode reissue by accessing the WWW server SV2 and receiving authentication based on a combination of a mail address and password as a member ID. Even if you forget your password, you only need to re-register as a member.

<Sales process of DVD products>
When the member who has the mobile phone TEL comes to the position of the POS terminal 2 with the selected product, the barcode reader 13 reads the barcode given to the product and also displays the membership card displayed on the mobile phone TEL. A two-dimensional bar code is read (ST1). Then, the POS terminal 2 transmits the product ID specified by the barcode and the member ID to the POS server SV1 (ST2).

  Then, the POS server SV1 that has received the product ID and the member ID specifies the selling price of the product and the acquisition point of the member and returns this (ST3). The returned information is stored in the POS terminal 2 and also displayed on the display 14 (ST4). Accordingly, the cashier determines whether the product is a new product or a new old product, grasps the selling price, and confirms with the member whether to settle in cash or clear the acquisition point (ST5). However, in this embodiment, when the product is a new product, it is limited to cash settlement.

  In any case, in the case of cash settlement, deposit processing is performed (ST6), and in the case of point settlement, the POS terminal 2 performs point subtraction processing (ST7). Even if the accumulated acquisition points are settled, if the amount is insufficient, the shortage is settled in cash (ST6). In the example of FIG. 4, a cash settlement of 3500 yen was made on January 15 because a new work was purchased, and on January 19, a new old product of 2900 yen was purchased with a 1750 point subtraction process, The deposit processing of cash 1150 yen is performed.

  Then, the POS terminal 2 creates purchase record data and transmits it to the POS server SV1 (ST8), and the POS server SV1 updates the member database DB2 based on the received data (ST9). When the update process is normally performed in the POS server SV1, the printer 15 of the POS terminal 2 functions to print out a trade-in guarantee along with the sales receipt and finish the process (ST10).

<Trade processing of purchased products>
Even if a member brings in a purchased product, the first stage is exactly the same as the process at the time of sale. That is, the barcode reader 13 reads the barcode given to the trade-in product and also reads the two-dimensional barcode as a membership card displayed on the mobile phone TEL (ST11). Then, the POS terminal 2 transmits the product ID specified by the barcode and the member ID to the POS server SV1 (ST12).

  The POS server SV1 searches the member database DB2 based on the transmitted product ID and member ID. Then, the date on which the member purchased the product and the purchase price are specified and returned to the POS terminal 2 (ST13). If the corresponding product ID is not searched, invalid data indicating that is returned (ST13).

  The POS terminal 2 determines the data received from the POS server SV1 and determines whether valid data has been received (ST15). If the product purchase date and purchase price are specified as a result of the determination, the trade-in price is determined based on the trade-in management table TBL shown in FIG. 5 (ST16). The trade-in price is actually a trade-in point, and no cash is exchanged.

  On the other hand, when invalid data is received from the POS server SV1, the product is a purchased product of another route. Therefore, a trade-in point is determined according to a trade-in rate specified separately (ST17). In any case, since this system SYS does not give or receive cash at the time of trade-in, it is not necessary to prepare a large amount of money in each sales floor, and it is possible to prevent criminal acts such as bringing stolen goods.

  When the process of step ST16 or ST17 is completed, the POS terminal 2 transmits the determined trade-in point to the POS server SV1 (ST18), and the POS server SV1 that has received this updates the result column of the member database DB2. The value of the acquisition point is updated (ST19). If the above processing is completed normally, the POS terminal 2 issues a receipt on which the updated acquisition points of the member are printed, and the processing ends (ST20).

<Utilization of WWW server>
In addition, the WWW server publishes a homepage that updates the assortment status of each store in real time so that it can be viewed. This assortment includes not only new items, but also new and old items traded in by members. Therefore, each member can make a reservation for the purchase of the desired work on the homepage updated daily. In this case, it is confirmed that the member is a valid member by the e-mail address as the member ID and the password. If there is no purchase after the reservation, it is possible to contact by e-mail. It is also possible to confirm the purchase history and acquisition points of the user via the Internet.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the mobile terminal 1 such as the mobile phone TEL is used as a member authentication tool. In the present situation where mobile phones are widely used and everyone always has them, this system SYS can be used at any time by storing the membership card in the mobile phone TEL, and there is a great risk of losing the membership card. Is extremely effective. In this system, since there is no aspect in which cash is given to the member, no trouble occurs even when the cellular phone TEL is stolen or lost. In addition, the membership card can be reissued easily and quickly.

  In this system, since the record data remains in the member database DB2, it is possible to surely understand each member's preferences and hobbies, and to distribute more effective guidance mail. It should be noted that when using the system SYS, private information other than the e-mail address is not required at all, so that it can be used safely without any psychological resistance.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been specifically described above, the specific contents are not particularly limited to the present invention, and various modifications can be made. For example, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 specifically define the processing contents of the POS terminal and the POS server, but can be changed as appropriate. For example, the POS server 3 may execute all or part of the processing (ST4 to ST8, ST14 to ST18) of the POS terminal 2.

1 Mobile communication equipment (cell phone TEL)
2 POS terminal 3 Management server device (management server)
DB Large storage device SV1 POS server SV2 WWW server DB1 Product database DB2 Member database

Claims (5)

A mobile communication device owned by each member, a POS terminal placed in a product sales area of a recorded electronic medium, and a management server connected to the POS terminal for central management processing;
The management server includes a POS server and a WWW server connected to a commonly accessible large storage device. The large storage device includes a product database for storing information on products for sale, and individual members of each member. And a member database that stores information,
The WWW server includes registration means for receiving registration information of a new member and registering it in the member database, and ID data transmission means for transmitting ID data unique to the new member to the mobile communication device. Sales distribution system characterized by being. The POS terminal is
Input means for reading and storing ID data displayed on the mobile communication device;
Transmitting means for transmitting the stored ID data to the POS server;
Point grasping means for grasping acquisition points of the member based on information in the member database specified by the ID data;
The sales distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising: a clearing means for clearing a part or all of a product purchase price with the income points. The POS terminal is
Input means for reading and storing ID data displayed on the mobile communication device;
Transmitting means for transmitting the stored ID data to the POS server;
Based on the information in the member database specified by the ID data, a record grasping means for grasping the past product purchase record of the member;
The sales distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising: a determination unit that determines a trade-in amount of the product based on the grasped product purchase record.   A management server used in the system according to claim 1.   A POS terminal used in the system according to claim 1.