JP6404648B2 - Information processing apparatus, server apparatus, and program - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to an information processing apparatus, a server apparatus, and a program.

  Conventionally, at a store or the like, at the time of a transaction such as purchase of a product, a receipt indicating the content of the transaction is printed out on a sheet and delivered to a customer. There is also known an electronic receipt system that delivers an electronic receipt (electronic receipt) to a customer terminal. In such an electronic receipt system, an identification code (hereinafter referred to as a first identification code) of each customer registered in advance and an electronic receipt destination address are managed in association with each other. Then, when the customer presents the first identification code at the time of the transaction at the store, the electronic receipt is provided to the customer by transmitting the electronic receipt to the destination address corresponding to the first identification code. Yes.

  In addition, companies that operate stores also issue an identification code (hereinafter referred to as a second identification code) that can identify each customer independently. The second identification code is distributed to each customer in the form of a card medium such as a point card.

  By the way, by managing the first identification code and the second identification code of each company in association with each other, the first identification code can be specified from the second identification code. In this case, it is beneficial because the customer can enjoy the benefits (such as point grant) provided by the company (store) together with the electronic receipt by presenting the second identification code at the time of transaction at the store.

  As described above, when the first identification code and the second identification code are associated with each other, it is desirable that the customer can confirm the second identification code and cancel the association. However, in the conventional technology, no consideration is given to the management of the second identification code associated with the first identification code. Therefore, a technique that can easily manage the second identification code associated with the first identification code is desired.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an information processing device, a server device, and a program capable of easily managing the second identification code associated with the first identification code.

The information processing apparatus according to the embodiment includes a first identification code that is presented by a customer at the time of transaction at a store and is associated with a recipient of an electronic receipt of the transaction, and a code that identifies the customer by a company that operates the store As a specific first identification code from a storage device that stores and associates with a second identification code that can be issued independently and presented at the time of transaction at the store to provide a privilege provided by a company that operates the store An acquisition unit that acquires the associated second identification code, and the specific identification together with the second identification code when the second identification code acquired by the acquisition unit is associated with the specific first identification code. Display control means for displaying, on a display unit, company information relating to the company that has issued the second identification code, which is associated with the first identification code.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electronic receipt system according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the first identification code displayed on the mobile terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the store server. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the company server. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the member master management area. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 10 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of receipt information. FIG. 11 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of receipt information. FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration status inquiry process executed by the electronic receipt server and the mobile terminal.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an electronic receipt system according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the electronic receipt system 1 includes a POS terminal 2, a store server 3, a company server 4, an electronic receipt server 5, and a portable terminal 6.

  The POS terminal 2 and the store server 3 are provided in each store P1. The POS terminal 2 and the store server 3 are communicably connected via a network N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network). The POS terminal 2 and the store server 3 can be connected to a network N2 that connects the store P1 and the company server 4 via a network device (not shown) such as a router connected to the network N1. The network N2 is a dedicated line such as the Internet or VPN (Virtual Private Network).

  The POS terminal 2 executes processing related to various transactions such as product sales registration, and generates receipt information indicating the transaction content. The POS terminal 2 outputs a paper receipt by printing the generated receipt information with a printer 23 described later. Further, the POS terminal 2 generates electronic receipt information obtained by converting the data format of the receipt information, and outputs (transmits) it to the electronic receipt server 5 via the store server 3 or the like.

  The store server 3 performs overall management of merchandise sales data processing performed by the POS terminal 2. For example, the store server 3 transmits the electronic receipt information generated by the POS terminal 2 to the company server 4 at a predetermined timing. The store server 3 also stores and manages a product master used for product sales data processing, a corporate member master described later, and the like.

  The number of POS terminals 2 provided in the store P1 is not particularly limited, and a plurality of POS terminals 2 may be provided. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the POS terminal 2 outputs electronic receipt information will be described, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the receipt information generated by the POS terminal 2 may be output to the electronic receipt server 5 as electronic receipt information by converting the data format by the store server 3 or a conversion device (not shown).

  The company server 4 is provided for each company P2 that operates the store P1. The company server 4 belonging to the same company and each store P1 are connected via a network N2 so as to be communicable. Further, the company server 4 and the electronic receipt server 5 are communicably connected via a network N3 such as the Internet or VPN.

  The company server 4 has functions such as sales management, sales analysis, and inventory management of the company that operates the store. Moreover, the company server 4 receives the electronic receipt information transmitted from each store P1 via the network N2. Moreover, the company server 4 transmits the electronic receipt information of each store P1 to the electronic receipt server 5 via the network N3. Further, the company server 4 transmits (transfers) a company member master (described later) received from the electronic receipt server 5 to the store server 3 of each store P1 via the network N2.

  The electronic receipt server 5 collectively manages the electronic receipt information of each company P2. The electronic receipt server 5 stores and manages the member data of each customer (member) who has registered in the system according to a procedure described later in a member master described later. The member data includes a first identification code for identifying each member, a name, transmission destination information (for example, an e-mail address) of the portable terminal 6 that is a transmission destination of electronic receipt information, and the like. Here, the first identification code functions as electronic receipt identification data for specifying the recipient (transmission destination) of the electronic receipt information. In addition, the electronic receipt server 5 stores and manages a company code, a second identification code, and the like in association with a first identification code that has been associated and registered as described later.

  The electronic receipt server 5 extracts data indicating the correspondence between the first identification code and the second identification code for each company from the member data stored in the member master. Then, the electronic receipt server 5 provides (transmits) the extracted data as the company member master to the company server 4 of the corresponding company.

  The electronic receipt server 5 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from each store P1 via the network N3, and stores and manages it in an electronic receipt management area described later. More specifically, the electronic receipt information includes elements such as a first identification code in addition to transaction contents, and is managed in association with corresponding member data.

  Further, when the electronic receipt server 5 stores the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management area, the electronic receipt server 5 refers to the transmission destination information associated with the first identification code of the electronic receipt information, thereby transmitting the transmission destination (portable terminal 6). Is identified. The electronic receipt server 5 provides (transmits) the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management area to the transmission destination via the network N4 described later. In addition, when the electronic receipt server 5 receives an electronic receipt inquiry command designating the first identification code from the portable terminal 6, the electronic receipt server 5 extracts an electronic receipt corresponding to the first identification code from the electronic receipt management area, and sends it to the portable terminal 6. Provide (send).

  Moreover, when the electronic receipt server 5 receives from the portable terminal 6 a registration status inquiry command that designates the first identification code, the electronic receipt server 5 extracts the corresponding second identification code from the member master. Further, the electronic receipt server 5 extracts company data corresponding to the extracted second identification code from a company data management area described later. Then, the electronic receipt server 5 provides (transmits) the extracted second identification code and company data to the portable terminal 6.

  In addition, when the electronic receipt server 5 receives from the portable terminal 6 a registration release request command that specifies the first identification code and the second identification code, the electronic receipt server 5 deletes the corresponding second identification code from the member master.

  The mobile terminal 6 is a terminal device used by a user of the system (hereinafter also referred to as a customer), and functions as an information processing device in the present embodiment. Examples of the mobile terminal 6 include a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and a tablet computer. The mobile terminal 6 is mounted with an application such as a Web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N4. Instead of the portable terminal 6, a stationary terminal device such as a PC may be applied.

  The portable terminal 6 accesses the electronic receipt server 5 via the network N4 to register as a member in this system. Here, the network N4 is the Internet or various public networks.

  Incidentally, customer membership registration in this system is performed, for example, by the following procedure. The customer transmits a blank mail to the electronic receipt server 5 by using the portable terminal 6. The electronic receipt server 5 transmits a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating a page for member registration to the received mail address. The customer accesses a URL indicating a page for member registration from the mobile terminal 6 and displays an input screen for inputting items (name, destination information, etc.) necessary for member registration. After completing the necessary information input by the customer, the electronic receipt server 5 executes member registration for the member master. Thereafter, the electronic receipt server 5 delivers a member registration completion mail including the first identification code to the mobile terminal 6. This completes member registration.

  After the member registration as described above, the mobile terminal 6 displays the first identification code of the customer on the display unit 63 as a code symbol CS such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code, as shown in FIG. The customer presents the code symbol CS displayed on the portable terminal 6 to the store clerk at the time of transaction settlement in the store P1. The store clerk reads the code symbol CS displayed on the mobile terminal 6 with the code scanner 25 (see FIG. 3) connected to the POS terminal 2. Thereby, it is possible to associate the customer's first identification code with the receipt information generated by the POS terminal 2 after various transactions.

  Moreover, the portable terminal 6 receives the electronic receipt information of the said transaction provided from the electronic receipt server 5 after the transaction with the POS terminal 2 via the network N4. In addition, the mobile terminal 6 receives the electronic receipt information related to the first identification code from the electronic receipt server 5 by transmitting an electronic receipt inquiry command designating the first identification code to the electronic receipt server 5.

  In addition, after the registration of the first identification code, the second identification code independently issued to each customer by each company can be associated with the first identification code. Here, the second identification code is a unique identification code held by a card medium such as a point card distributed from a company, for example. Such a second identification code is used, for example, for customer management in a company. In addition, the second identification code is used as privilege identification data for specifying a grant destination of a privilege (points or the like) granted from a company or a store according to the purchase amount or the like, for example.

  When the first identification code is associated with the second identification code of each company, for example, the following procedure is performed. The customer displays his / her first identification code as a code symbol CS on the display unit 63 of the portable terminal 6. The customer presents the code symbol CS displayed on the portable terminal 6 to the store clerk of the store P1 together with the card medium distributed from the company that operates the store P1. The store clerk reads the code symbol CS (first identification code) displayed on the portable terminal 6 with the code scanner 25 (see FIG. 3) connected to the POS terminal 2. Further, the store clerk reads the second identification code held by the presented card medium with a card reader 26 (see FIG. 3) connected to the POS terminal 2. The POS terminal 2 transmits the first identification code and the second identification code to the electronic receipt server 5 via the store server 3 and the company server 4 together with the identification code (company code) of the company P2 that operates the store P1. To do. Thus, the second identification code issued by each company to each customer can be associated with the first identification code. Hereinafter, the process related to the association between the first identification code and the second identification code is referred to as “association registration”.

  In addition, the mobile terminal 6 transmits a registration status inquiry command designating the first identification code to the electronic receipt server 5, whereby the second identification code corresponding to the first identification code is sent together with the company data to the electronic receipt server 5. Receive from. In addition, the portable terminal 6 transmits a registration cancellation request command specifying the first identification code and the second identification code to the electronic receipt server 5, thereby associating (linking) the first identification code with the second identification code. Cancel registration.

  In the electronic receipt system 1, when various transactions are performed at the POS terminal 2 of the store P1, receipt information (electronic receipt information) indicating the content of the transaction is generated. The generated electronic receipt information is transmitted to the electronic receipt server 5 and managed so as to be viewable by the portable terminal 6. Therefore, the portable terminal 6 in which a browsing application such as a Web browser is mounted can browse the electronic receipt information by accessing the electronic receipt server 5.

  Next, the structure of the main apparatus which comprises the electronic receipt system 1 is demonstrated.

  First, the POS terminal 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the POS terminal 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the POS terminal 2 includes a control unit 21 that controls various operations and each unit of the POS terminal 2. The control unit 21 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing various programs and data, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for temporarily storing various programs and rewritable data, It is a computer configured by an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit that measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 21 is connected to the operation unit 22, the printer 23, the display unit 24, the code scanner 25, and the card reader 26 via the bus 29.

  The operation unit 22 has various operation keys for an operator to input an operation. As operation keys, for example, a numeric key for inputting a numerical value, a cursor key for selecting a predetermined item, a selection determination key, and a subtotal key for instructing a total output of products for which sales are registered in a transaction are provided. It has been. In addition, a transaction start key for declaring the start of various transactions, a lock key for declaring the close of one transaction, and the like are provided.

  The printer 23 is a printer device that prints receipts, journals, and the like. The printer 23 prints the receipt information on paper such as roll paper under the control of the control unit 21.

  The display unit 24 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display. The display unit 24 displays various information such as the product name, the price, the total amount of one transaction for which settlement has been declared, and the change amount of the merchandise registered for sales. The display unit 24 includes a first display 24a that displays various information for the cashier, and a second display 24b that displays various information mainly for the customer. The display unit 24 may have a touch panel configuration. In this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 22.

  The code scanner 25 is a scanner device that optically reads a code symbol such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. For example, the code scanner 25 reads a code symbol attached to a product, a code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 6, and the like, and outputs the read information to the control unit 21. It is assumed that a product code or the like for identifying the product is held in the code symbol attached to the product. Further, it is assumed that the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 6 holds a first identification code or the like for specifying a customer who carries the mobile terminal 6.

  The card reader 26 is a reader device that reads information held in a card medium. As the card reader 26, for example, a magnetic card reader that magnetically reads information held in a card medium, an IC card reader that reads using a short-range wireless communication technology such as RFID, and the like can be used. The card reader 26 reads, for example, a second identification code from a card medium presented by the customer, and outputs the read information to the control unit 21.

  The control unit 21 is connected to a communication I / F (interface) 27 via a bus 29. The control unit 21 can be connected to the network N1 or the network N2 via the communication I / F 27.

  The control unit 21 is connected to the storage unit 28 via the bus 29. The storage unit 28 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 28 stores programs for executing various POS operations and various setting information. The storage unit 28 also stores POS identification information for identifying its own POS terminal 2 from other POS terminals 2 in the identification code management area 28a. The POS identification information includes, for example, a POS number allocated to the own POS terminal 2, a company code (an identification code of a company that operates the store), a store code indicating the store P1 where the POS terminal 2 is installed, and the like. The company code (the identification code of the company that operates the store) may be held by the company server 4.

  The control part 21 performs the process which concerns on the transaction instruct | indicated from the operator, and produces | generates the receipt information according to the said transaction. Further, the control unit 21 determines an output method of the generated receipt information according to whether or not the first identification code is input.

  Next, the configuration of the store server 3 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the store server 3. As shown in FIG. 4, the store server 3 includes a control unit 31 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the store server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N1 or the network N2 via the communication I / F 32 connected to the bus 34. The control unit 31 is connected to the storage unit 33 via the bus 34.

  The storage unit 33 stores various programs that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 31 and various setting information. Moreover, the memory | storage part 33 memorize | stores the receipt information produced | generated in each of the POS terminals 2 in the own shop P1 in the shop receipt management area 33a. The storage unit 33 stores a product master storing product data such as a product name, a product code, and a unit price of each product in the product master management area 33b. In addition, the storage unit 33 stores the company member master in the company member master management area 33c. The product master and the corporate member master may be distributed to each POS terminal 2 in the own store P1 at a predetermined timing.

  When receiving the corporate member master from the corporate server 4, the control unit 31 stores the corporate member master in the corporate member master management area 33c. In addition, the control unit 31 discloses the product master management area 33b and the company member master management area 33c secured in the storage unit 33 so that each POS terminal 2 of the own store can refer to it. The control unit 31 collects receipt information generated by each POS terminal 2 and stores it in the store receipt management area 33a. In the case where the electronic receipt information is transmitted to the company server 4 via the store server 3, when the control unit 31 receives the electronic receipt information generated by each POS terminal 2, the electronic receipt information is transmitted to the company server. 4 (transfer).

  Next, the configuration of the company server 4 will be described using the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the company server 4. As shown in FIG. 5, the enterprise server 4 includes a control unit 41 that controls various operations and each unit of the enterprise server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N2 or the network N3 via the communication I / F 42 connected to the bus 44. The control unit 41 is connected to the storage unit 43 via the bus 44.

  The storage unit 43 stores various programs and various setting information that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 41. In addition, the storage unit 43 stores electronic receipt information transmitted from each store P1 operated by the own company in the company receipt management area 43a.

  When receiving the corporate member master from the electronic receipt server 5, the control unit 41 transmits (transfers) the corporate member master to the store server 3 of each store P1 operated by the own company. In addition, when receiving the electronic receipt information from each store (POS terminal 2 and store server 3) operated by the company, the control unit 41 stores the electronic receipt information in the company receipt management area 43a. Further, the control unit 41 transmits the electronic receipt information stored in the company receipt management area 43a to the electronic receipt server 5 at a predetermined timing. Here, the timing for transmitting the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited. For example, the electronic receipt information may be transmitted every time the electronic receipt information is stored in the company receipt management area 43a. Further, the electronic receipt information stored in the company receipt management area 43a may be transmitted at a predetermined time interval such as once per hour.

  Next, the configuration of the electronic receipt server 5 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic receipt server 5. As shown in FIG. 6, the electronic receipt server 5 includes a control unit 51 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt server 5. The control unit 51 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 51 can be connected to the network N3 and the network N4 via the communication I / F 52 connected to the bus 54. The control unit 51 is connected to the storage unit 53 via the bus 54.

  The storage unit 53 stores various programs and various setting information that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 51. In addition, the storage unit 53 stores a member master that holds information about members in the member master management area 53a.

  Here, FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data configuration of the member master management area 53a (member master). As shown in FIG. 7, the member master management area 53a stores a name, transmission destination information, and the like in association with the first identification code of each member. In addition, the member master stores the company code and the second identification code in association with the first identification code of the member that is the target of the association registration. Note that the data structure of the member master management area 53a is not limited to the example of FIG. For example, the date and time when the second identification code is stored, that is, the date and time when the association registration is performed may be recorded as the date and time information in association with the second identification code.

  In addition, the storage unit 53 stores the electronic receipt information transmitted from each of the company servers 4 in the electronic receipt management area 53b. More specifically, the electronic receipt management area 53b manages the electronic receipt information of each company that operates the store for each member. The electronic receipt information includes a first identification code, a company code, a store code, a POS number, a receipt number, merchandise sales data (including date and time data), and the like.

  In addition, the storage unit 53 stores company data related to each company that issues the second identification code in the company data management area 53c (data table). More specifically, the company data management area 53c stores company data relating to the company in association with the company code of each company. The company data includes, for example, various information such as the company name and logo mark of the company. Further, the company data includes information on the second identification code (card medium) issued by the company. Such information includes a card medium name, nickname, abbreviation, etc., as well as an image imitating the card medium. When the second identification code is used as privilege identification data, the company data relates to the company that grants the privilege.

  When receiving the electronic receipt information from the company server 4 of each company, the control unit 51 stores the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management area 53b. In addition, when the electronic receipt information is for instructing the association registration, the control unit 51 associates the company code and the second identification code with the first identification code included in the electronic receipt information, and the member master management area 53a. Register with. Further, the control unit 51 extracts data indicating the correspondence relationship between the first identification code and the second identification code from the member master management area 53a for each company (company code). And the control part 51 transmits the extracted data to the company server 4 of an applicable company as a company member master.

  In the member master management area 53a, when a change occurs in the correspondence relationship between the first identification code and the second identification code, the control unit 51 extracts the company member master of the company in which the change has occurred. And the control part 51 shall update the corporate member master by transmitting the extracted corporate member master to the corporate server 4 of a corresponding company.

  Further, when the electronic receipt information is stored in the electronic receipt management area 53b, the control unit 51 specifies the transmission destination by referring to the transmission destination information associated with the first identification code of the electronic receipt information. Then, the control unit 51 provides (transmits) the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management area 53b to the transmission destination. In addition, when the electronic receipt inquiry specifying the first identification code is received from the portable terminal 6, the control unit 51 extracts electronic receipt information corresponding to the first identification code from the electronic receipt management area 53b. Then, the control unit 51 provides the extracted electronic receipt information to the mobile terminal 6.

  Further, when the control unit 51 receives a registration status inquiry command for designating the first identification code from the portable terminal 6, the control unit 51 assigns each set of the company code and the second identification code associated with the first identification code to the member master. Extract from Further, the control unit 51 extracts company data from the company data management area 53c based on the extracted company code. And the control part 51 provides each group of the extracted 2nd identification code and company data as registration status data so that browsing with the portable terminal 6 is possible.

  Further, when receiving a registration release request command for designating the first identification code and the second identification code from the portable terminal 6, the control unit 51 records a record corresponding to the set of the first identification code and the second identification code as a member master. Search from. Then, the control unit 51 deletes the company code and the second identification code included in the searched record from the member master.

  Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal 6 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 6. As shown in FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 6 includes a control unit 61 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the mobile terminal 6. The control unit 61 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM that stores various programs and data, a RAM that temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner, an RTC unit that measures the current date and time, and the like. is there.

  The control unit 61 is connected to the operation unit 62 and the display unit 63 via the bus 66. The operation unit 62 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for the user to perform operation input. The display unit 63 is a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays various types of information such as electronic receipt information to be described later. The display unit 63 may have a touch panel configuration, and in this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 62.

  The control unit 61 is connected to the communication I / F 64 via the bus 66, and can be connected to the network N4 via the communication I / F 64. A configuration that can be connected to the network N1 via the communication I / F 64 may be adopted.

  The control unit 61 is connected to the storage unit 65 via the bus 66. The storage unit 65 stores various programs and various setting information that can be executed by the CPU of the control unit 61, such as a Web browser for browsing various types of information (contents). The storage unit 65 stores the first identification code in the first identification code management area 65a.

  The control unit 61 receives the electronic receipt information of the transaction provided from the electronic receipt server 5. In addition, the control unit 61 receives the electronic receipt information associated with the first identification code from the electronic receipt server 5 by transmitting an electronic receipt inquiry command designating the first identification code to the electronic receipt server 5. . Further, the control unit 61 displays the received electronic receipt information on the display unit 63.

  In addition, the control unit 61 receives the registration status data of the second identification code from the electronic receipt server 5 by transmitting a registration status inquiry command designating the first identification code to the electronic receipt server 5. Further, the control unit 61 displays the received registration status data on the display unit 63. In addition, the control unit 61 transmits the registration cancellation request command specifying the first identification code and the second identification code to the electronic receipt server 5, thereby associating (linking) the first identification code with the second identification code. Cancel registration.

  Next, the functional configuration of main devices constituting the electronic receipt system 1 will be described. First, the functional configuration of the POS terminal 2 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the POS terminal 2.

  The CPU of the POS terminal 2 includes a receipt information generation unit 211 and an output processing unit 212 as functional units as shown in FIG. 9 by cooperating with a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 28.

  The receipt information generation unit 211 is a functional unit that mainly generates various transactions and receipt printing data (receipt information). Specifically, when the receipt information generation unit 211 is instructed to start a transaction via the transaction start key or the like of the operation unit 22, the receipt information generation unit 211 executes processing corresponding to the transaction, and prints data corresponding to the transaction. Generate.

  For example, the receipt information generation unit 211 acquires a product code for specifying a product via the code scanner 25 when an instruction to execute sales registration of the product is instructed as a transaction type. Next, the receipt information generation unit 211 reads product data corresponding to the product code from the product master. In addition, the receipt information generation unit 211 executes product sales data processing for calculating a settlement amount based on the unit price included in the read product data. And the receipt information generation part 211 produces | generates the receipt information which shows the breakdown of the transaction.

  Moreover, the receipt information generation part 211 receives the input of the 1st identification code which identifies a customer at any timing in one transaction. Specifically, when the first identification code is read via the code scanner 25, the receipt information generation unit 211 determines that the input of the first identification code has been received. Further, when receiving the input of the second identification code via the card reader 26, the receipt information generating unit 211 inquires the corporate member master for the first identification code corresponding to the second identification code. And the receipt information generation part 211 will determine with having received the input of the said 1st identification code, if a corresponding 1st identification code is acquired from a corporate member master.

  In addition, when receiving the input of the first identification code, the receipt information generation unit 211 includes a character string (hereinafter referred to as a flag character string) indicating that the first identification code exists in the receipt information. Further, when receiving the input of the first identification code or the second identification code, the receipt information generating unit 211 includes these identification codes in the receipt information.

  10 and 11 are diagrams schematically showing an example of receipt information. Here, the receipt information is unstructured text data or the like, and is used for printing by the printer 23.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the receipt information includes a company code (company name) D1, a store code D2, a transaction date and time D3, a transaction number (receipt number) D4, a cash register number D5 indicating a company that operates the store. Includes elements such as the name D6.

  Further, the receipt information includes an element having contents corresponding to the transaction type. For example, when sales of a product is registered, as shown in FIG. 10, the transaction details such as the product name (product code) and amount of each registered product, the total amount of each product, the deposit amount paid by the customer, etc. Is input to the region D7. Further, when the association registration is performed, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, a second identification code D10 described later is input to the area D7 together with a character string (for example, “association”) representing the transaction.

  When the first identification code is input, the receipt information generation unit 211 generates receipt information including a flag character string D8 indicating that the first identification code exists, as shown in FIGS. To do. 10 and 11 show an example in which “SRID” is used as the flag character string D8, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  When a first identification code or a second identification code is input, the receipt information generation unit 211 generates receipt information including a first identification code D9 and a second identification code D10 indicating the identification codes. Specifically, FIG. 10 shows an example in which the first identification code is input, and the value is included in the receipt information as the first identification code D9. FIG. 11 shows an example in which the first identification code and the second identification code are input, and the values are included in the receipt information as the first identification code D9 and the second identification code D10.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the output processing unit 212 is a functional unit that performs processing related to output of receipt information generated by the receipt information generation unit 211. The output processing unit 212 determines the output destination of the receipt information according to whether or not the receipt information includes a flag character string.

  Specifically, when the receipt information does not include a flag character string, the output processing unit 212 outputs the receipt information to the printer 23 to print the receipt information on a sheet. If the receipt character information includes a flag character string, the output processing unit 212 converts the receipt information into a predetermined data format according to a predetermined conversion rule. Then, the output processing unit 212 transmits (outputs) the receipt information obtained by converting the data format, that is, the electronic receipt information to the company server 4 via the communication I / F 27. The electronic receipt information may be transmitted to the company server 4 via the store server 3 or the like, or may be directly transmitted to the company server 4. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which transmits directly to the electronic receipt server 5. FIG.

  Here, the electronic receipt information is composed of structured format data (structured document) such as XML or CSV. Conversion from receipt information to electronic receipt information is performed based on a predetermined conversion rule. Specifically, the conversion rule defines a predetermined element constituting the receipt information and attribute information (tag or the like) indicating the attribute of the element. The output processing unit 212 generates structured electronic receipt information by structuring each element of the receipt information using corresponding attribute information. By using electronic receipt information in such a structured format, elements included in the electronic receipt information can be used efficiently, and various advantages can be obtained in data management.

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic receipt server 5. As shown in FIG. 12, the CPU of the electronic receipt server 5 cooperates with a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 53 to receive a reception unit 511, an electronic receipt management unit 512, and a member master management unit 513. The electronic receipt providing unit 514 and the registration status providing unit 515 are provided as functional units.

  The accepting unit 511 accepts various information and requests transmitted from an external device via the communication I / F 52. For example, the reception unit 511 receives electronic receipt information transmitted from each company (store). The receiving unit 511 receives an electronic receipt inquiry command, a registration status inquiry command, a registration release request command, and the like transmitted from the mobile terminal 6.

  The electronic receipt management unit 512 is a functional unit that performs data management of the electronic receipt management area 53b. Specifically, the electronic receipt management unit 512 stores the electronic receipt information received by the receiving unit 511 in the electronic receipt management area 53b. In the case where the electronic receipt information is an instruction for association registration, the electronic receipt information may not be stored in the electronic receipt management area 53b.

  The member master management unit 513 is a functional unit that performs data management of the member master management area 53a. In the present embodiment, the member master management unit 513 mainly performs processing related to association registration. Specifically, when the electronic receipt information received by the receiving unit 511 includes a transaction character string “linked” indicating association registration, the member master management unit 513 determines that the electronic receipt information instructs association registration. . When instructing the association registration, the member master management unit 513 refers to the member master management area 53a and associates the company code included in the electronic receipt information with the first identification code included in the electronic receipt information. A second identification code is registered.

  In addition, when the receiving unit 511 receives the registration cancellation request command, the member master management unit 513 stores a record corresponding to the combination of the first identification code and the second identification code specified by the registration cancellation request command. Search from 53a. Then, the member master management unit 513 releases the association registration by deleting the company code and the second identification code included in the retrieved record from the member master management area 53a. The member master management unit 513 functions as a registration cancellation unit together with the registration cancellation unit 613 (see FIG. 13) of the mobile terminal 6.

  The electronic receipt providing unit 514 provides electronic receipt information to each member's mobile terminal 6 via the communication I / F 52. Specifically, when the electronic receipt information is stored in the electronic receipt management area 53b, the electronic receipt providing unit 514 transmits the destination information associated with the first identification code of the electronic receipt information from the member master management area 53a. Identify. Then, the electronic receipt providing unit 514 provides (transmits) the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management area 53b to the address indicated by the specified transmission destination information.

  In addition, when the reception unit 511 receives an electronic receipt inquiry command designating a first identification code, the electronic receipt providing unit 514 extracts electronic receipt information including the first identification code from the electronic receipt management area 53b. And the electronic receipt provision part 514 provides the extracted electronic receipt information to the transmission origin apparatus (mobile terminal 6) which transmitted the electronic receipt inquiry command. Here, the method of providing the electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and various methods can be employed. For example, the extracted electronic receipt information may be directly transmitted to the mobile terminal 6. Further, by using a Web technology or the like, the extracted electronic receipt information may be provided so as to be viewable on the portable terminal 6.

  The registration status providing unit 515 provides registration status data to the mobile terminal 6 of each member via the communication I / F 52. Specifically, the registration status providing unit 515, when the receiving unit 511 receives a registration status query command designating the first identification code, each set of company code and second identification code associated with the first identification code. Are extracted from the member master management area 53a. Further, the registration status providing unit 515 extracts company data from the company data management area 53c based on the extracted company code. Then, the registration status providing unit 515 provides each set of the extracted second identification code and company data as registration status data to the transmission source device (mobile terminal 6) that has transmitted the registration status inquiry command. Here, the method of providing the registration status data is not particularly limited, and various methods can be employed in the same manner as the electronic receipt information described above.

  FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the mobile terminal 6. As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU of the mobile terminal 6 cooperates with a program stored in the ROM or the storage unit 65, so that an electronic receipt acquisition unit 611, a registration status acquisition unit 612, and a registration cancellation unit 613 The display control unit 614 is provided as a functional unit.

  The electronic receipt acquisition unit 611 acquires electronic receipt information related to the user (first identification code) of the terminal from the electronic receipt server 5 via the communication I / F 64. Specifically, the electronic receipt acquisition unit 611 acquires electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 5 after the transaction at the store. In addition, the electronic receipt acquisition unit 611 transmits an electronic receipt inquiry command specifying the first identification code in the first identification code management area 65a to the electronic receipt server 5 in response to a user operation. Then, the electronic receipt acquisition unit 611 acquires electronic receipt information provided from the electronic receipt server 5.

  The registration status acquisition unit 612 acquires from the electronic receipt server 5 a list of second identification codes that are associated and registered with the user (first identification code) of the terminal itself via the communication I / F 64. Specifically, the registration status acquisition unit 612 transmits a registration status inquiry command specifying the first identification code in the first identification code management area 65 a to the electronic receipt server 5. Then, the registration status acquisition unit 612 acquires each set of the second identification code and the company data provided as registration status data from the electronic receipt server 5.

  The registration cancellation unit 613 is a functional unit that cancels the second identification code that is registered in association with each other. Specifically, the deregistration unit 613 sends a deregistration request command specifying the first identification code in the first identification code management area 65a and the second identification code to be deregistered in response to a user operation. It transmits to the electronic receipt server 5. By transmitting the registration cancellation request command, the electronic receipt server 5 cancels the association between the first identification code and the second identification code specified by the registration cancellation request command.

  The display control unit 614 controls the screen displayed on the display unit 63. For example, the display control unit 614 displays the electronic receipt information acquired by the electronic receipt acquisition unit 611 on the display unit 63. In addition, the display control unit 614 displays the registration status data acquired by the registration status acquisition unit 612 on the display unit 63.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 63 of the mobile terminal 6 and illustrates an example of a registration status screen that displays registration status data. As shown in FIG. 14, the registration status screen G1 has a plurality of areas A1, and is configured to be scrollable in the vertical direction of the screen, for example. The display control unit 614 displays each set of the second identification code and the company data included in the registration status data in these areas A1.

  Specifically, in FIG. 14, the second identification code included in the registration status data is displayed in the area A1 as the second identification code A11. FIG. 14 shows an example in which the company name A12, the icon image A13, and the card name A14 are displayed in the area A1 based on the company data included in the registration status data. Here, the icon image A13 is, for example, an image imitating a corresponding card medium, a logo mark of a corresponding company, or the like. The card name is the name, nickname, abbreviation, etc. of the corresponding card medium.

  In addition, a release button B1 is provided in each of the areas A1 where the second identification code is displayed. The cancellation button B1 is an operator for instructing cancellation of the association registration. When the release button B1 is operated, the registration release unit 613 specifies a registration release request command that designates the second identification code displayed in the area A1 in which the release button B1 is provided and the first identification code of the own device. Is transmitted to the electronic receipt server 5. As a result, the association with the second identification code for which the release button B1 is operated is released.

  In addition, when the release button B1 is operated, the display control unit 614 may perform a process indicating that the registration is released for the area A1 in which the release button B1 is provided. For example, a message such as cancellation may be displayed in the corresponding area A1. Alternatively, the corresponding area A1 may be grayed out or decorated with a strikethrough or the like to indicate that the registration has been canceled. Moreover, you may represent having performed deregistration by deleting applicable area | region A1 from the registration status screen G1.

  The display form of the registration status screen G1 is not limited to FIG. For example, the company code may be displayed as it is in each area A1. Further, the second identification codes displayed in each area A1 may be sorted based on a predetermined index. For example, it is good also as a form which sorts and displays in the order of 50 sound of a company name. Further, when the registration date is stored in the member master management area 53a, the date and time information is included in the registration status data to be sorted and displayed in the order in which the registration is performed. It is good also as a form to do. Further, the portable terminal 6 may store the company data management area 53c and display it using the company data.

  Hereinafter, as operations of the electronic receipt system 1 specific to the present embodiment, operations related to registration status data inquiry and deregistration will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a registration status inquiry process executed by the electronic receipt server 5 and the mobile terminal 6.

  First, the registration status acquisition unit 612 of the mobile terminal 6 transmits a registration status inquiry command specifying the first identification code to the electronic receipt server 5 in response to a user operation (step S11).

  The accepting unit 511 of the electronic receipt server 5 waits for an input of a registration status inquiry command (step S21; No). When an input of a registration status inquiry command is accepted (step S21; Yes), the process proceeds to step S22. The registration status providing unit 515 extracts each set of the company code and the second identification code associated with the first identification code from the member master management area 53a based on the first identification code specified by the registration status inquiry command. (Step S22). Next, the registration status providing unit 515 extracts company data from the company data management area 53c based on the company code extracted in step S22 (step S23). Then, the registration status providing unit 515 uses each extracted combination of the second identification code and the company data as registration status data, and provides (transmits) it to the mobile terminal 6 that has transmitted the registration status inquiry command (step S24).

  The registration status acquisition unit 612 of the mobile terminal 6 acquires registration status data provided from the electronic receipt server 5. Subsequently, the display control unit 614 displays each element (second identification code and company data) included in the registration status data acquired by the registration status acquisition unit 612 on the display unit 63 (step S12).

  Next, the deregistration unit 613 of the mobile terminal 6 determines whether or not the user has instructed deregistration of the second identification code by operating the deactivation button B1 (see FIG. 14) (step S13). If no registration cancellation instruction is accepted (step S13; No), the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, when deregistration of the second identification code is instructed (step S13; Yes), the deregistration unit 613 issues a deregistration request command specifying the second identification code and the first identification code of the own device. It transmits to the electronic receipt server 5 (step S14).

  The accepting unit 511 of the electronic receipt server 5 waits for an input of a deregistration request command (step S25; No). When an input of a deregistration request command is accepted (step S25; Yes), the process proceeds to step S26. The member master management unit 513 searches the member master management area 53a for a record corresponding to the set of the first identification code and the second identification code specified by the registration release request command (step S26). Subsequently, the member master management unit 513 releases the association registration by deleting the company code and the second identification code included in the retrieved record from the member master management area 53a (step S27).

  Subsequently, the control unit 51 extracts the company member master from the member master management area 53a for the company code to be deleted in step S26. Then, the control unit 51 updates the corporate member master by transmitting the extracted corporate member master to the corporate server 4 of the corresponding company (step S28). The timing of transmitting the corporate member master is not particularly limited, and may be transmitted every time association registration is released, or may be transmitted at a predetermined time interval such as once per hour.

  On the other hand, in the portable terminal 6, the control unit 61 determines whether or not the end of this process is instructed by a user operation (step S15). If the end of this process is not instructed (step S15; No), the process returns to step S13. When the end of the process is instructed (step S15; Yes), the display control unit 614 deletes the registration status data displayed on the display unit 63 (step S16), and ends the process.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the mobile terminal 6 acquires the second identification code registered in the member master of the electronic receipt server 5 in accordance with the operation of the user, and displays the list on the display unit 63. indicate. Thereby, the user of this system can confirm the 2nd identification code matched with the self 1st identification code via personal digital assistant 6, or can cancel correspondence. Therefore, since the second identification code associated with the first identification code can be easily managed, the convenience can be improved.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, the said embodiment was shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. The above embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, additions, combinations, and the like can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Moreover, the said embodiment and its deformation | transformation are included in the range of the invention, the summary, and the invention described in the claim, and its equal range.

  For example, in each of the above embodiments, the example in which the information processing apparatus of the present invention is applied to the mobile terminal 6 has been described, but the application target is not limited thereto. For example, the information processing apparatus of the present invention may be applied to a stationary terminal device, or may be applied to the POS terminal 2 or a self-checkout device.

  In addition, the program executed by each device of the above embodiment is provided by being incorporated in advance in a storage medium (ROM or storage unit) included in each device, but is not limited thereto. For example, an installable or executable file is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Also good. Further, the storage medium is not limited to a medium independent of a computer or an embedded system. For example, a storage medium in which a program transmitted via a LAN or the Internet is downloaded and stored or temporarily stored is also included.

  Further, the program executed by each device of the above embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Electronic receipt system 2 POS terminal 3 Store server 4 Corporate server 5 Electronic receipt server 6 Portable terminal 211 Receipt information generation part 212 Output processing part 511 Reception part 512 Electronic receipt management part 513 Member master management part 514 Electronic receipt provision part 515 Registration status Providing unit 611 Electronic receipt acquisition unit 612 Registration status acquisition unit 613 Registration cancellation unit 614 Display control unit

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Claims (13)

A first identification code that is presented by a customer at the time of a transaction at a store and is associated with a recipient of an electronic receipt of the transaction, and a company that operates the store uniquely issues a code that identifies the customer at the store. The second identification associated with a specific first identification code from a storage device that associates and stores a second identification code that can be enjoyed by the company that operates the store by presenting at the time of the transaction An acquisition means for acquiring a code;
The second identification code associated with the specific first identification code together with the second identification code when the second identification code acquired by the acquisition means is associated with the specific first identification code. Display control means for displaying company information on the company that issued
An information processing apparatus comprising: The storage device stores the second identification code and a company identifier that identifies the company that issued the second identification code in association with each other,
The acquisition means acquires each set of the second identification code and the company identifier associated with the specific first identification code from the storage device,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays each set of the second identification code and the company identifier acquired by the acquisition unit in association with each other.   The display control means displays the related information corresponding to the company identifier acquired by the acquisition means based on a data table in which the company identifier of each company is associated with related information related to the company. The information processing apparatus described.   The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit displays a logo mark of the company that has issued the second identification code. The storage device stores the date and time when the association between the first identification code and the second identification code is performed in association with the second identification code,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display control unit sorts and displays the company information based on a date and time when the association is performed.   When the designation of the second identification code to be deregistered is received from the second identification codes displayed on the display unit, the second identification code is associated with the specific first identification code. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a registration cancellation unit that cancels the storage device.   The display control means performs a process indicating that the registration has been canceled for the second identification code received by the registration cancellation means among the second identification codes displayed on the display section. The information processing apparatus described in 1. The display control means displays an operator for instructing cancellation of registration in association with the second identification code displayed on the display unit,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the deregistration unit receives designation of a second identification code to be deregistered via the operation element. Computer
A first identification code that is presented by a customer at the time of a transaction at a store and is associated with a recipient of an electronic receipt of the transaction, and a company that operates the store uniquely issues a code that identifies the customer at the store. The second identification associated with a specific first identification code from a storage device that associates and stores a second identification code that can be enjoyed by the company that operates the store by presenting at the time of the transaction An acquisition means for acquiring a code;
The second identification code associated with the specific first identification code together with the second identification code when the second identification code acquired by the acquisition means is associated with the specific first identification code. Display control means for displaying company information on the company that issued
Program to make it function. Computer
Electronic receipt identification data that is presented by the customer at the time of transaction at the store and associated with the recipient of the electronic receipt of the transaction, and the company that operates the store independently issues a code that identifies the customer at the store The privilege identification data associated with the specific electronic receipt identification data is stored from the storage device that stores the privilege identification data associated with the privilege provided by the company that operates the store. Acquisition means for acquiring;
When the privilege identification data acquired by the acquisition means is associated with the specific electronic receipt identification data, the privilege identification data associated with the specific electronic receipt identification data is issued together with the privilege identification data. Display control means for displaying company information on the company on a display unit;
Program to make it function. A first identification code that is presented by a customer at the time of a transaction at a store and is associated with a recipient of an electronic receipt of the transaction, and a company that operates the store uniquely issues a code that identifies the customer at the store. A storage means for storing a second identification code associated with a privilege provided by a company that operates the store by presenting it at the time of the transaction.
An extraction unit that extracts the second identification code associated with the specific first identification code from the storage unit when a specific first identification code is designated from an external device;
The second identification code associated with the specific first identification code together with the second identification code when the second identification code extracted by the extracting means is associated with the specific first identification code Providing means for providing, to the external device, company information relating to the company that issued
A server device comprising:   And a deregistration unit that deletes the specific second identification code associated with the specific first identification code from the storage unit when a specific second identification code is designated from the external device. Item 12. The server device according to Item 11. Computer
A first identification code that is presented by a customer at the time of a transaction at a store and is associated with a recipient of an electronic receipt of the transaction, and a company that operates the store uniquely issues a code that identifies the customer at the store. A storage means for storing a second identification code associated with a privilege provided by a company that operates the store by presenting it at the time of the transaction.
An extraction unit that extracts the second identification code associated with the specific first identification code from the storage unit when a specific first identification code is designated from an external device;
The second identification code associated with the specific first identification code together with the second identification code when the second identification code extracted by the extracting means is associated with the specific first identification code Providing means for providing, to the external device, company information relating to the company that issued
Program to make it function.

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