JP6577095B2 - Information processing apparatus and program - Google Patents

Description

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

  A store such as a supermarket or a mass retailer gives a privilege such as a store point according to the purchase amount to a customer who has purchased a product for sales promotion.

  On the other hand, a manufacturer that manufactures a product may give a privilege such as a unique manufacturer point to the product purchased by a customer in order to promote sales of the product.

  However, since the privilege granted by the manufacturer is granted in the course of the payment process for the products purchased by the customer, the customer may not be aware that the privilege is granted by the manufacturer. Results may not be achieved.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a product sales data processing device, an information processing device, a privilege management server, and a program that allow a customer to recognize that a privilege is granted from a manufacturer.

The information processing apparatus according to the embodiment is an object of electronic receipt information storage means for storing electronic receipt information generated based on product information and settlement information of a traded product, and first privilege information provided by the manufacturer of the product. and manufacturers benefit information storage unit that stores commodity information, when the product information stored in the maker bonus information storage unit in the electronic receipt information stored is included in the electronic receipt information storage means, receiving the electronic receipt information by adding the information indicating that the target of the first bonus information to the electronic receipt information, and a second especially Tenjo paper applied on the basis of the transaction the product information of the products comprising an electronic receipt output means for outputting the receiving destination device, the information indicating that to be the first award information is operable operator, the electronic receipt Force means accepts an operation of the operator, and outputs the contents of the first privilege information added.

A program according to an embodiment is a program for controlling a computer as an information processing apparatus including a manufacturer privilege information storage unit that stores product information that is a target of first privilege information provided by a manufacturer of a product. , and the electronic receipt information storage means for storing electronic receipt information generated on the basis of the transaction and product information and settlement information of goods, said to the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information storage means manufacturers benefit information storage unit If the product information stored is included, the information indicating that the target of the first bonus information to the electronic receipt information, first granted under the transaction the product information of the products an electronic receipt output means for adding and 2 Japanese Tenjo report output to receive destination device to receive the electronic receipt information, it is to function The information indicating that the target of the first bonus information is operable operator, the electronic receipt output means accepts an operation of the operator, the contents of the first privilege information provided Output.

Drawing 1 is a lineblock diagram showing the whole point grant system composition concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing a part of the storage unit of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a main configuration of the point server. FIG. 8 is a memory map showing a part of the storage unit of the point server. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a main configuration of the manufacturer server. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing the functional configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the POS terminal closing process. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the mobile terminal. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating another display example of the mobile terminal. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the mobile terminal. FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the point server. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the point server.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of an information processing apparatus and a program will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment, a POS terminal will be described as a merchandise sales data processing device, an electronic receipt management server as an information processing device, and a point server as a privilege management server. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

  Drawing 1 is a lineblock diagram showing the whole point grant system composition concerning an embodiment. The point grant system is an electronic receipt system in which a point server and a manufacturer server are incorporated.

  The electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a portable terminal 7, and the like. The point granting system includes a POS terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a portable terminal 7, a manufacturer server 8, a point server 9, and the like. The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are installed in a store P1 such as a shopping center. The electronic receipt server 3 and the point server 9 are installed in the headquarters P3. The electronic receipt management server 4 is installed in the electronic receipt center P4. The mobile terminal 7 is carried by a member. The manufacturer server 8 is installed in a manufacturer P8 that manufactures products sold at the store P1.

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

  The POS terminal 1 is a merchandise sales data processing device that executes merchandise sales data processing and settlement processing of merchandise sold at the store P1. The POS terminal 1 generates receipt information that is transaction print information including the transaction details of the settled product, and issues a paper receipt in which the receipt information is printed by a printing unit 13 described later. Further, the POS terminal 1 converts the data format of the receipt information in the unstructured format into a structured format different from the unstructured format and generates electronic receipt information.

  The POS terminal 1 generates points (privileges) when a traded product is processed for settlement. The point is a monetary value given according to the price at which the product is purchased, and can be used as a value equivalent to cash for the product sold at the store. The generated points are given to members.

  The POS terminal 1 is a product manufactured by a manufacturer, and generates a manufacturer point (first privilege) when a product specified by the manufacturer is traded. The maker points are funded by the manufacturer. The POS terminal 1 transmits the generated manufacturer point to the point server 9 described later together with information indicating that it is a manufacturer point.

  Further, the POS terminal 1 generates store points (second privilege) for the products traded at the store P1. The funds for store points are invested (paid) by the store or the company operating the store. The POS terminal 1 transmits the generated store point to the point server 9 described later together with information indicating that it is a store point.

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

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

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

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

  The electronic receipt server 3 is also connected to a POS terminal or store server of a store different from the store P1 via the network N2. That is, the electronic receipt server 3 receives electronic receipt information from POS terminals at a plurality of stores.

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

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

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

  The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a member receipt management server that collectively manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate stores. The electronic receipt management server 4 manages member data such as the name and member ID of the member who has registered as a member. The member ID is recipient identification information that identifies a recipient device (portable terminal 7) that outputs electronic receipt information. The electronic receipt management server 4 stores and manages member data in a member management unit 43d (see FIG. 4) held in the database DB. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the member management server etc. which memorize | store and manage member data separately from the electronic receipt management server 4. FIG.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 receives the electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores the electronic receipt information in an electronic receipt management unit 43a (to be described later) held in the database DB. (See FIG. 4). The electronic receipt information includes elements such as store information and a member ID of the store that transmits the electronic receipt information in addition to the transaction information (product sales data and settlement information) of the product. The electronic receipt management server 4 manages electronic receipt information including these elements for each member in the electronic receipt management unit 43a.

  In addition, when the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management unit 43a, the electronic receipt management server 4 specifies the portable terminal 7 (recipient device) based on the member ID of the electronic receipt information. Then, the electronic receipt management server 4 notifies the portable terminal 7 that the electronic receipt information for outputting the electronic receipt is received via the network N5 described later.

  When the electronic receipt management server 4 receives browsing inquiry information for an electronic receipt specifying a member ID from a portable terminal 7 connected via a network N5 described later, the electronic receipt management server 4 is based on the electronic receipt information corresponding to the member ID. The electronic receipt is generated and output to the portable terminal 7. Then, the portable terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt. The operator of the mobile terminal 7 can browse the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7. In addition, when additional information is matched with electronic receipt information, an electronic receipt is produced | generated including this additional information, and it outputs to the portable terminal 7 which was inquired. Then, the operator can browse the electronic receipt. In the embodiment, the operator is a normal member, but is not necessarily a member.

  Further, the electronic receipt management server 4 stores product information of a target product (hereinafter referred to as “maker point target product”) to which a manufacturer point is given. Based on the stored product information, the electronic receipt management server 4 attaches a button to be described later to the manufacturer point target product displayed on the mobile terminal 7 as an electronic receipt. The electronic receipt management server 4 transmits information indicating that the button has been operated (hereinafter referred to as “button operation information”) to the point server 9 described later.

  The mobile terminal 7 is a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer that is carried and used by a member who is a user of this system. The portable terminal 7 is mounted with an application such as a web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N5.

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

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

  Moreover, the portable terminal 7 displays a button along with the goods name of the said goods, when a manufacturer point object goods are contained in an electronic receipt. When the operator of the mobile terminal 7 operates the button, the mobile terminal 7 transmits button operation information to the electronic receipt management server 4.

  Point server 9 is installed in headquarters P3. The point server 9 is connected to the electronic receipt server 3 via a LAN line. The point server 9 is connected to the POS terminal 1, the store server 2, and the manufacturer server 8 via the network N2. The point server 9 is connected to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3.

  The point server 9 stores manufacturer points and store points generated by the POS terminal 1 as accumulated points. The point server 9 stores the accumulated points obtained by adding the manufacturer points and the store points in association with the member ID for each member.

  Upon receiving store points from the POS terminal 1, the point server 9 adds the store points to the accumulated points and stores them. When the point server 9 receives the manufacturer point from the POS terminal 1, it stores the manufacturer point as a temporary point separately. When the point server 9 receives the button operation information from the portable terminal 7, the point server 9 adds the temporary points to the accumulated points and stores them.

  When the member uses the stored points, the point server 9 subtracts the used points from the stored cumulative points. The electronic receipt server 3 and the point server 9 may be a single server having both functions.

  The manufacturer server 8 is installed in the manufacturer P8. The manufacturer server 8 is connected to the POS terminal 1, the store server 2, the electronic receipt server 3, and the point server 9 via the network N2. The manufacturer server 8 is connected to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3. The manufacturer server 8 is connected to the mobile terminal 7 via the network N5.

  The manufacturer server 8 stores product information and point grant plan information (combination, period, magnification, etc.) of a manufacturer point target product designated by the manufacturer as granting a manufacturer point. The manufacturer server 8 transmits the product information of the product targeted for the manufacturer point and the point grant plan information to the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4. The POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4 store the received product information and point grant plan information of the manufacturer point target product.

  By the way, in such a point grant system, in order for a person to view an electronic receipt on the portable terminal 7, the person registers as a member. A person who has registered as a member is called a member. The electronic receipt management server 4 distributes a member registration completion mail including the member ID and password to the mobile terminal 7 of the member who has registered the member. This completes member registration. After registering as a member, a barcode obtained by converting the member ID into a code symbol is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal 7 that has been logged in and authenticated. The electronic receipt management server 4 registers member information including the member ID of the registered member in the member management unit 43d.

  In the point granting system configured as described above, electronic receipt information indicating the contents of the product traded at the POS terminal 1 is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 and is disclosed as an electronic receipt on the Web. Therefore, the portable terminal 7 implemented with a web browser designates a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), whereby the operator can view the electronic receipt published on the web with the portable terminal 7.

  Next, a hardware configuration of a main apparatus that constructs the point grant system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the POS terminal 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the POS terminal 1. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 includes a control unit 11 that controls various operations and each unit of the POS terminal 1. The control unit 11 is a computer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory) 11a, an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM 11a temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. Moreover, RAM11a memorize | stores the store point and maker point which are mentioned later. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

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

  The operation unit 12 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 closing key for executing settlement processing for one transaction and ending the transaction 121 etc. are provided.

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

  The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays various information such as the item name, price, total amount of one transaction for which settlement has been declared, and change amount. The display unit 14 may have a touch panel configuration. In this case, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 12.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the storage unit 17 includes a manufacturer point information unit 17 c that stores the product information of the manufacturer point target product received from the manufacturer server 8. Here, the product information of the maker point target product is at least a product code for specifying the maker point target product and a maker point (point number) to be given to the member when the product is purchased. The manufacturer point information unit 17c stores a product code and the number of points to be given for one or a plurality of target products. In addition, when giving the same number of points with respect to several manufacturer point object goods, the number of points provided to a member does not need to be memorize | stored corresponding to object goods.

  The electronic receipt information includes a member ID, a company code that identifies the company that operates the store, a store code that identifies the store P1, a POS number, a receipt number, product sales data, store points, and the like. Therefore, for example, a consumer goods manufacturer or the like can acquire proof information of a unique purchased product related to the manufacturer.

  In addition, the storage unit 17 stores a POS number, a company code, a business type / business condition code, a store code, and the like for distinguishing the POS terminal 1 from the other POS terminals 1. Here, the business type / business condition code is a code (classification code) for distinguishing the business type / business condition of a store such as a convenience store, a supermarket, a department store, a pharmacy, a restaurant, and a restaurant. Note that such business types and business types can be arbitrarily changed according to user preferences. Further, the company code (identification code of the company that operates the store) and the type of business / business condition code may be registered in the electronic receipt server 3. Moreover, in order to be able to specify each store in each store managed by the same company, a different store code is attached to each store.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 that functions as a corporate receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 3, the electronic receipt server 3 includes a control unit 31 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer that includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs, and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 or the network N3 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 electronic receipt information for each company that operates the store in the electronic receipt management unit 33a. The storage unit 33 includes a control program unit 33b that stores a control program for managing the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management unit 33a.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 functioning as a member receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 4, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control unit 41 that controls various operations and each part of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3 and the network N5 via 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 is provided with an electronic receipt management unit 43a, a control program unit 43c, and a member management unit 43d. The electronic receipt management unit 43a manages the electronic receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company for each member. The control program unit 43c stores a control program for controlling the electronic receipt management unit 43a and the like. The member management unit 43d stores and manages information on members registered as members.

  Next, the electronic receipt management unit 43a will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the member management unit 43d includes an electronic receipt information unit 43a1 and a manufacturer point information unit 43a2.

  The electronic receipt information unit 43a1 stores the electronic receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company for each member (member ID).

  The manufacturer point information unit 43 a 2 stores the product information of the product targeted for the manufacturer point received from the manufacturer server 8. Here, the product information of the maker point target product is at least a product code specifying the maker point target product and a maker point (point number) to be given to the member when the product is purchased.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 7 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control unit 71 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 71 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

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

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

  The control unit 71 is connected to the storage unit 75 via the bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes a control program unit 75a that stores a control program for receiving an electronic receipt from the electronic receipt management server 4 in addition to a Web browser for browsing various information (contents) published on the Web. ing.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the point server 9 will be described using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 7, the point server 9 includes a control unit 91 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the point server 9. The control unit 91 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 91 is connected to the communication I / F 92 via the bus 94, and can be connected to the network N2 and the network N3 via the communication I / F 92.

  The control unit 91 is connected to the storage unit 93 via the bus 94. The memory | storage part 93 is provided with the point management part 93a which memorize | stores the point provided to the member for every member (member ID).

  As shown in FIG. 8, the point management unit 93a has a member ID unit 93a1, a point information unit 93a2, and a temporary point unit 93a3 for each member ID. The member ID section 93a1 stores a member ID that identifies a member. The point information section 93a2 stores the accumulated points obtained by accumulating store points generated at the POS terminal 1 for each member ID. The point information unit 93a2 stores the manufacturer points specified by the button operation information received from the mobile terminal 7 in addition to the accumulated points for each member ID. The temporary point unit 93a3 stores manufacturer points generated at the POS terminal 1 as temporary points corresponding to each member ID. Temporary points are manufacturer points that have occurred at the POS terminal 1 but have not yet received button operation information.

  The storage unit 93 includes a control program unit 93b. The control program stored in the control program unit 93b adds the store points and maker points that are temporary points to the accumulated points stored in the point information unit 93a2. The control program subtracts the used points from the point information section 93a2.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the manufacturer server 8 will be described using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 9, the maker server 8 includes a control unit 81 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the maker server 8. The control unit 81 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 81 is connected to the communication I / F 82 via the bus 84, and can be connected to the network N2, the network N3, and the network N5 via the communication I / F 82.

  The control unit 81 is connected to the storage unit 83 via the bus 84. The storage unit 83 includes a manufacturer point information unit 83a. The manufacturer point information unit 83a stores product information of one or more manufacturer point target products specified by the manufacturer. The manufacturer point information section 83a stores at least a product code for specifying a manufacturer point target product and the number of points given to a member as product information of the manufacturer point target product.

  The storage unit 83 includes a control program unit 83b. The control program unit 83b stores a control program for transmitting the product information of the maker point target product stored in the maker point information unit 83a to the POS terminal 1 and the electronic receipt management server 4.

  Next, the control process of the point grant system in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, control processing executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 according to the control program or the electronic receipt generation program will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. 10 and the flowcharts of FIGS. 11 and 12.

  FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1. In FIG. 10, the control unit 11 executes a control program or an electronic receipt generation program to thereby generate a first privilege generation unit 111, an output unit 112, a second privilege generation unit 113, an electronic receipt information generation unit 114, and a transmission unit 115. Function as.

  The first privilege generating means 111 has a function of generating maker points with the manufacturer's resources related to the product when the product specified by the manufacturer is traded.

  The output unit 112 has a function of outputting the generated manufacturer point to the point server 9 that manages the manufacturer point.

  The second privilege generating unit 113 has a function of generating a store point given by a source of a company that operates a store or a store different from the manufacturer point based on the transaction.

  The electronic receipt information generating unit 114 has a function of generating electronic receipt information based on the product information of the traded product.

  The transmission unit 115 has a function of transmitting the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 that collects electronic receipt information.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the POS terminal 1. In FIG. 11, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the member ID read by the code reading unit 15 is input (S11). If it is determined that it has been input (Yes in S11), the control unit 11 stores the member ID in the RAM 11a (S12). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the member ID has not been input (No in S11), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the product code read by the code reading unit 15 has been input (S13). If it is determined that the product code has been input (Yes in S13), the control unit 11 executes product sales data processing based on the read product code and stores the product information in the RAM 11a (S14). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

  When it is determined that the product code is not input (No in S13), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the product information of the manufacturer point target product is received from the manufacturer server 8 (S15). When it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S15), the control unit 11 stores the received product information of the manufacturer point target product in the manufacturer point information unit 17c (S16). The control unit 11 stores the product code for specifying the target product and the number of points applied to the target product in association with each other as the product information of the manufacturer point target product. Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

  When it is determined that the product information of the manufacturer point target product has not been received (No in S15), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the lock key 121 has been operated (S17). When determining that it has been operated (Yes in S17), the control unit 11 executes a tightening process (S18). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits. If it is determined that the tightening key 121 has not been operated (No in S17), the control unit 11 returns to S11 and stands by.

  Here, the fastening process executed in S18 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the control part 11 performs a payment process based on the merchandise information memorize | stored in RAM11a by S14 (S21). And the control part 11 generate | occur | produces a store point based on the total amount of the transaction which is payment information (S22). That is, the control unit 11 generates the number of store points calculated based on a predetermined calculation formula for the total amount of the transaction obtained by the settlement process. And the control part 11 produces | generates receipt information based on goods information, payment information, and a store point (S23).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to digitize the generated receipt information (S24). The control unit 11 determines to digitize the receipt information when the member ID is stored in the RAM 11a based on the process of S12. When it is determined that the receipt information is digitized (Yes in S24), the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt information based on the receipt information (S25). The generated electronic receipt information includes a member ID and store points. Next, the control unit 11 transmits the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 (S26).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the product information of the manufacturer point target product is included in the product information that has been subjected to the settlement process (S27). The control unit 11 makes the determination in S27 based on whether or not the product code in the product information stored in S14 is included in the product code stored in the manufacturer point information unit 17c. If it is included, the control unit 11 determines that the product information of the manufacturer point target product is included in the product information that has been processed for payment. The control unit 11 may make the determination in S27 based on the electronic receipt information generated in S25 and the product code stored in the manufacturer point information unit 17c.

  When it is determined that the product information of the manufacturer point target product is included (Yes in S27), the control unit 11 generates a manufacturer point for the manufacturer point target product (S28). That is, the control part 11 reads the maker point memorize | stored in the maker point information part 17c corresponding to an applicable maker point object product. In this way, the control unit 11 generates manufacturer points. Then, the control unit 11 transmits the generated manufacturer point and the store point generated in S23 to the point server 9 (S29). Next, the control unit 11 clears the product information stored in the RAM 11a in S12 (S30). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11 and waits.

  When it is determined that the generated receipt information is not digitized (No in S24), the control unit 11 issues a receipt in which the receipt information generated in S23 is printed by the printing unit 13 (S31). And the control part 11 performs the process after S29. In this case, in S29, the control unit 11 transmits the store points generated in S23. Further, when it is determined that the product information of the manufacturer point target product is not included (No in S27), the control unit 11 executes the processes after S29. Also in this case, in S29, the control unit 11 transmits the store points generated in S23.

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

  The control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 determines whether or not the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in S26 is received via the communication I / F 32 (S41). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S41), the control unit 31 stores the electronic receipt information for each company in the electronic receipt management unit 33a of the storage unit 33 (S42). Then, the control unit 31 transmits the stored electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S43). Then, the control unit 31 returns to S41 and waits. When it is determined that the electronic receipt information has not been received (No in S41), the control unit 31 returns to S41 and stands by.

  Next, control processing executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 in accordance with the control program stored in the control program unit 43c will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. 14 and the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4. In FIG. 14, the control unit 41 functions as an electronic receipt information input unit 411, an electronic receipt generation unit 412, an electronic receipt output unit 413, and an operation output unit 414 by executing a control program stored in the control program unit 43c. To do.

  The electronic receipt information input unit 411 has a function of inputting electronic receipt information generated based on the product information traded by the POS terminal 1.

  The electronic receipt generation unit 412 has a function of generating an electronic receipt based on the input electronic receipt information.

  The electronic receipt output unit 413 has a function of outputting the generated electronic receipt to the portable terminal 7 designated by the recipient who receives the electronic receipt.

  The operation output unit 414 has a function of outputting information indicating that the button has been operated to the point server 9 that manages the manufacturer points when the button is operated on the mobile terminal 7.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server 4. In FIG. 15, the control unit 41 determines whether or not electronic receipt information is received from the electronic receipt server 3 (S51). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S51), the control unit 41 stores the received electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management unit 43a for each member ID (S52). And the control part 41 notifies that the electronic receipt information was received with respect to the portable terminal 7 specified based on member ID contained in electronic receipt information (S53). And the control part 41 complete | finishes a process.

  When it is determined that the electronic receipt information is not received (No in S51), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the product information of the manufacturer point target product is received from the manufacturer server 8 (S61). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S61), the control unit 41 stores the received product information of the manufacturer point target product in the manufacturer point information unit 43a2 (S62). The control unit 41 stores the product code for specifying the target product and the number of points applied to the target product in association with each other as the product information of the manufacturer point target product.

  When it is determined that the product information of the manufacturer point target product has not been received (No in S61), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the browsing inquiry information of the electronic receipt has been received from the mobile terminal 7 (S71). ). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S71), it is determined whether or not a stamp has been stored in S84 described later (S72). If it is determined that the information is not stored (No in S72), the control unit 41 determines whether the electronic receipt information stored in S52 includes the product information of the maker point target product. (S73). When the electronic receipt information stored in S52 includes the product code stored in S62, the control unit 41 determines that the electronic receipt information includes the product information of the maker point target product. To do.

  When it is determined that it is included (Yes in S73), the control unit 41 generates an electronic receipt in which a button to be operated to add a manufacturer point is added to the electronic receipt information (S74). That is, the control unit 41 adds a button illustration to the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information unit 43a1. And the control part 41 produces | generates an electronic receipt so that a button may be displayed along with a manufacturer point object product.

  The electronic receipt includes link destination information for automatically connecting the portable terminal 7 to the site of the manufacturer that manufactured the target product when the button is operated.

  And the control part 41 outputs the produced | generated electronic receipt with respect to the portable terminal 7 (S76). The operator of the mobile terminal 7 browses the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7. And the control part 41 complete | finishes a process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the stamp is stored (Yes in S72), the control unit 41 adds the stamp generated and stored in S84 to the electronic receipt information (S77). And the control part 41 produces | generates the electronic receipt which added the stamp (S75).

  If it is determined that the product information of the maker point target product is not included in the electronic receipt information (No in S73), the control unit 41 generates an electronic receipt to which no button or stamp is added (S75). ).

  FIG. 16 shows an example of an electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7 as a result of the control unit 41 generating in S74 and outputting it to the mobile terminal 7 in S76. In FIG. 16, a store name logo 731, product information 732, buttons 733, settlement information 734, and point information 735 are displayed on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7 as electronic receipts. The product information 732 is displayed with the product name and the unit price of the product side by side. The button 733 can be operated by the operator, and is displayed along with the product name and the unit price between the product name and the unit price. That is, the display unit 73 displays the product name, button, and unit price side by side. Therefore, the operator who sees the display easily recognizes which product the button corresponds to. The current point in the point information 735 is a store point generated in the current transaction. The accumulated points in the point information 735 are accumulated points obtained by adding the current point to the accumulated points stored in the point information section 93a2.

  FIG. 17 shows an example in which the control unit 41 outputs and displays the electronic receipt generated in S75 with the stamp generated in S84 added to the portable terminal 7 in S76. In FIG. 17, a store name logo 731, product information 732, button 733, settlement information 734, and point information 735 are displayed on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7 as electronic receipts. Also, in the point information 735, a stamp 736 of the assigned manufacturer point (+30 points) is added to the right side of the current point (6 points). Further, in the point information 735, a stamp 737 of new accumulated points (total of 120 points) obtained by adding 30 manufacturer points is added to the right side of the accumulated points (90 points).

  If it is determined that the browsing inquiry information of the electronic receipt has not been received (No in S71), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the button displayed on the mobile terminal 7 has been operated (S81). This determination is made based on whether or not button operation information is received from the mobile terminal 7. When it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S81), the control unit 41 transmits button operation information and product information of the target manufacturer point target product to the point server 9 (S82).

  Next, the control part 41 judges whether the information to which the manufacturer point was provided was received from the point server 9 (S83). The control unit 41 waits for reception (No in S83). When it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S83), the control unit 41 generates a stamp based on the simultaneously received manufacturer points and associates it with the corresponding electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information unit 43a1. (S84). If it is determined that button operation information has not been received (No in S81), the control unit 41 returns to S51 and waits.

  Next, control processing executed by the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 75a will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 18, the control unit 71 determines whether or not a login has been made (S91). The control unit 71 waits until logging in (No in S91). When it is determined that the user has logged in (Yes in S91), the control unit 71 determines whether a notification indicating that the electronic receipt information has been received is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S92). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S92), the control unit 71 displays a notification indicating that it has been received on the display unit 73 (S93). This notification is, for example, a message such as “I keep your electronic receipt”. And the control part 71 complete | finishes a process.

  When it is determined that the electronic receipt information reception notification has not been received (No in S92), the control unit 71 determines whether or not an electronic receipt browsing inquiry has been operated (S94). When it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S94), the control unit 71 transmits browsing inquiry information requesting browsing of the electronic receipt to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S95). And the control part 71 complete | finishes a process. The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the browsing inquiry information transmits the electronic receipt to the portable terminal 7 by executing the processes of S71 to S75 in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation is not an electronic receipt information inquiry operation (No in S94), the control unit 71 determines whether an electronic receipt is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S96). If it is determined that an electronic receipt has been received (Yes in S96), the control unit 71 displays the received electronic receipt on the display unit 73 as shown in FIG. 16 (S97).

  Next, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the button 733 is displayed on the displayed electronic receipt (S98). When it is determined that it is displayed (Yes in S98), the control unit 71 determines whether the button 733 has been operated (S99). The controller 71 waits until it is operated (No in S99), and if it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S99), the control unit 71 transmits button operation information to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S100). At the same time, the control unit 71 connects the portable terminal 7 to the manufacturer's website according to the link destination information included in the displayed electronic receipt (S101).

  In this way, the control unit 71 changes the display on the display unit 73 of the mobile terminal 7 from the electronic receipt to the manufacturer's home page. The operator automatically browses the manufacturer's home page. Note that the portable terminal 7 displays the electronic receipt of FIG. 17 after the button 733 is operated. If it is determined that an electronic receipt has not been received (No in S96), the control unit 71 returns to S91 and waits. When it is determined that the button 733 is not displayed (No in S98), the control unit 71 ends the process.

  Next, control processing executed by the control unit 91 of the point server 9 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 93b will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. 19 and the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions executed by the control unit 91 of the point server 9. In FIG. 19, the control unit 91 functions as a temporary privilege storage unit 911 and an addition unit 912 by executing a control program.

  The temporary privilege storage unit 911 has a function of storing manufacturer points input from the POS terminal 1 based on transactions as temporary points.

  The addition means 912 receives the information indicating that an operation for giving a manufacturer point has been performed in the mobile terminal 7 that has received the electronic receipt relating to the transaction. It has a function of adding to the manufacturer points accumulated and stored in 93a.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing executed by the control unit 91 of the point server 9. In FIG. 20, the control unit 91 determines whether or not a store point generated at the POS terminal 1 has been received from the POS terminal 1 (S111). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S111), the control unit 91 adds the received store points to the corresponding member points stored in the point information unit 93a2 and stores them (S112). And the control part 91 complete | finishes a process.

  If it is determined that store points have not been received from the POS terminal 1 (No in S111), the control unit 91 determines whether or not the member has received information using points from the POS terminal 1. (S121). If received (Yes in S121), the control unit 91 subtracts the used points from the accumulated points of the corresponding members stored in the point information unit 93a2 (S122). And the control part 91 complete | finishes a process.

  When it is determined that the member has not received the information using the points (No in S121), the control unit 91 determines whether or not the manufacturer point generated at the POS terminal 1 is received from the POS terminal 1. Judgment is made (S131). When it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S131), the control unit 91 stores the received manufacturer point as a temporary point in the temporary point unit 93a3 (S132). Moreover, the control part 91 memorize | stores the merchandise information of the manufacturer point object goods corresponding simultaneously. And the control part 91 complete | finishes a process.

  If it is determined that it has not been received (No in S131), the control unit 91 determines whether or not the product information of the maker point target product corresponding to the button operation information has been received (S141). The point server 9 receives the product information of the manufacturer point target product corresponding to the button operation information from the mobile terminal 7 via the electronic receipt management server 4. When it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S141), the control unit 91 adds the temporary points stored in the temporary point unit 93a3 to the accumulated points of the member stored in the point information unit 93a2 (S142). Next, the control unit 91 transmits the manufacturer points added in S142 and the accumulated points after the addition to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S143). Next, the controller 91 clears the temporary point (S144). And the control part 91 complete | finishes a process. When the product information of the maker point target product corresponding to the button operation information is received and determined to be in the residence (No in S141), the control unit 91 returns to S111 and waits.

  According to such an embodiment, when the manufacturer point target product transmitted from the manufacturer server 8 is traded, the POS terminal 1 transmits the generated manufacturer point to the point server. The electronic receipt management server 4 generates an electronic receipt including a button to be operated by the operator of the mobile terminal 7 for the traded maker point target product, and outputs the electronic receipt to the mobile terminal 7. In addition, when the button is operated on the mobile terminal 7, the electronic receipt management server 4 transmits information indicating the operation to the point server 9. The point server 9 stores the manufacturer points received from the POS terminal 1 as temporary points. Further, when the point server 9 receives the button operation information and the product information of the maker point target product from the electronic receipt management server 4, the point server 9 adds the temporary point as a member point.

  That is, the manufacturer point for which the manufacturer has invested the funds is granted for the first time when the customer performs an action of operating the button on the mobile terminal 7. For this reason, the customer can recognize that the manufacturer points are given from the manufacturer.

  The electronic receipt generated by the electronic receipt management server 4 includes link destination information for automatically connecting the portable terminal 7 to the site of the manufacturer that manufactured the target product. Therefore, when the customer operates a button on the mobile terminal 7, the mobile terminal 7 automatically connects to the manufacturer's homepage according to the link destination information included in the displayed electronic receipt. Therefore, the operator who operates the button is guided to the manufacturer's site.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this embodiment is shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, the point server 9 receives button operation information transmitted from the mobile terminal 7 via the electronic receipt management server 4. However, the point server 9 may receive button operation information directly from the mobile terminal 7.

  In addition, the point server 9 sets all maker points received from the POS terminal 1 as temporary points. However, the point server 9 may add a part of the received manufacturer points to the accumulated points and use the rest as temporary points.

  In addition to the goods sold at the store, the product may be an intangible item such as a travel pack or a provided service.

  The programs executed by the POS terminal 1, the electronic receipt management server 4, and the point server 9 according to the embodiment are files that can be installed or can be executed in a CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R. And recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).

  Further, the program executed by the POS terminal 1, the electronic receipt management server 4, and the point server 9 of the embodiment is stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet, and is provided by being downloaded via the network. It may be configured. The program executed by the POS terminal 1, the electronic receipt management server 4, and the point server 9 of the embodiment may be provided or distributed via a network such as the Internet.

  In addition, the program executed by the POS terminal 1, the electronic receipt management server 4, and the point server 9 of the embodiment may be provided by being incorporated in advance in a ROM or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 POS terminal 2 Store server 3 Electronic receipt server 4 Electronic receipt management server 7 Portable terminal 8 Manufacturer server 9 Point server 11 Control part 17c Manufacturer point information part 31 Control part 41 Control part 43a1 Electronic receipt information part 43a2 Manufacturer point information part 43d5 Flyer Information part 71 Control part 81 Control part 83a Maker point information part 91 Control part 93a2 Point information part 93a3 Temporary point part 111 First privilege generation means 112 Output means 113 Second privilege generation means 114 Electronic receipt information generation means 115 Transmission means 411 Electronic Receipt information input means 412 Electronic receipt generation means 413 Electronic receipt output means 414 Operation output means 911 Temporary privilege storage means 912 Addition means

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Claims (6)

Electronic receipt information storage means for storing electronic receipt information generated based on the product information and settlement information of the traded products;
A manufacturer privilege information storage unit that stores product information that is a target of first privilege information provided by the manufacturer of the product;
Wherein when the said electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information storage means commodity information manufacturer stored in the bonus information storage unit is included, the target of the first bonus information to the electronic receipt information and the information indicating that made, an electronic receipt output means for outputting the receiving destination device to receive the electronic receipt information by adding a second JP Tenjo paper applied on the basis of the transaction and product information of the product,
With
Information indicating that it is a target of the first privilege information is an operable operator,
The electronic receipt output means accepts an operation of the operator, and outputs the contents of the first privilege information added,
Information processing device. The electronic receipt output means outputs the electronic receipt that displays the product information that is the target of the first privilege information and the operation element side by side,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 . If the operator before Symbol receiving destination device is operated, further operation output means for outputting information indicating that the operator has been operated for the first privilege management server that manages the first bonus information Prepared,
The electronic receipt output unit, when the operating element is operated in the receiving destination device, and outputs the electronic receipt obtained by adding the contents of the first bonus information,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2 . The electronic receipt output means outputs the electronic receipt so that the content of the first privilege information is displayed at a position corresponding to the second privilege information .
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3 . A program for controlling a computer as an information processing apparatus including a manufacturer privilege information storage unit that stores product information that is a target of first privilege information provided by a manufacturer of a product ,
The computer,
Electronic receipt information storage means for storing electronic receipt information generated based on the product information and settlement information of the traded products;
Wherein when the said electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information storage means commodity information manufacturer stored in the bonus information storage unit is included, the target of the first bonus information to the electronic receipt information and the information indicating that made, an electronic receipt output means for outputting the receiving destination device to receive the electronic receipt information by adding a second JP Tenjo paper applied on the basis of the transaction and product information of the product,
To function,
Information indicating that it is a target of the first privilege information is an operable operator,
The electronic receipt output means accepts an operation of the operator, and outputs the contents of the first privilege information added,
program. An electronic receipt system comprising: an information processing device; and a recipient device that receives electronic receipt information from the information processing device,
The information processing apparatus includes:
Electronic receipt information storage means for storing electronic receipt information generated based on the product information and settlement information of the traded products;
A manufacturer privilege information storage unit that stores product information that is a target of first privilege information provided by the manufacturer of the product;
When the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt information storage means includes product information stored in the manufacturer privilege information storage unit, the electronic receipt information is subject to the first privilege information. And an electronic receipt output means for adding to the recipient device and adding the second privilege information given based on the product information of the traded product,
With
Information indicating that it is a target of the first privilege information is an operable operator,
When the electronic receipt output means receives information indicating that the operation element has been operated, the electronic receipt output means outputs the content of the first privilege information to be given,
The recipient device is
A display unit;
When receiving the electronic receipt information to which the operation element and the second privilege information are added, display means for displaying the operation element and the second privilege information together with the electronic receipt information on the display unit;
When the operation element is operated, transmission means for transmitting information indicating that the operation element has been operated to the information processing apparatus;
With
The display means displays the content of the first privilege information received from the information processing apparatus along with transmission of information indicating that the operation element has been operated on the display unit.
Electronic receipt system.

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