JP7226785B2 - Aroma oil gift order management method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an aroma oil gift order management method in which a giftee who has received the right to order aroma oils purchased by the gift giver as a gift orders a favorite aroma oil using network communication.

As a means of relieving physical and mental fatigue, relieving stress, and revitalizing energy, we use aromatic oils that contain condensed plant, flower, and fruit components, and use our instinctive sense of smell. There is "aroma healing" that works on the limbic system using

Aroma oils used for aroma healing have traditionally been used to analyze stress sources, provide detailed information such as the efficacy of each aroma oil, and grasp personal information such as the favorite scent system and the age and occupation of the customer. It was available through face-to-face sales by aromatherapy, which can provide aroma oils suitable for each person. However, in recent years, when "aroma healing" has become popular among general consumers, it has become possible to easily purchase aroma oils at retail stores where you can taste the aroma of each aroma oil. There has also been proposed a system in which the customer can place an order after having the customer actually smell the fragrance (see Patent Document 1).

Since ancient times, there have been many situations where fragrances such as aroma oils and perfumes have been given as gifts by the person giving the gift, thinking of the person receiving the gift, and choosing from a group of products sold in decorated small bottles. . In particular, when viewed from the perspective of healing products, aroma oils can be used more casually as gifts than perfumes.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-6485

However, when an aroma oil is used as a gift, the aroma selected by the gift-receiver is not necessarily the scent that the gift-receiver likes, and the effect of "aroma healing" necessary for the gift-receiver is not necessarily achieved. Not necessarily. If such a mismatch occurs, not only will the gift be wasted, but the gift giver's feelings will not be honored.

In addition, in order to receive scent samples via the internetwork, it is necessary for the user terminal to be equipped with a scent blending/releasing device, which is difficult to realize for personal use.

Furthermore, although multiple types of aromatic oils can be mixed and used, there is no Internet system that allows the gift of the right to mix original aromatic oils.

Therefore, the present invention utilizes the right to order the aroma oil given by the gift giver, so that the gift recipient can confirm the efficacy and scent characteristics of the aroma oil on the Internet website, and can use the aroma oil according to his/her preference and healing. To provide an order management method for an aroma oil gift, capable of selecting or mixing an aroma oil meeting a purpose, and satisfying both a gift giver and a gift recipient.

An aroma oil gift order management method of the present invention is an aroma oil gift order management method in a computer system comprising a server computer communicably connected to a network and a user terminal, wherein the server computer is a gift giver. an authentication code issuance step of issuing an authentication code relating to the right to order aroma oil purchased as a gift by the company and storing it in a storage means; an aroma oil selection method input step of displaying an aroma oil selection method on the user terminal of the gift recipient and determining the aroma oil selection method from the user terminal of the gift recipient; and displaying, on the user terminal of the giftee, the information of the aroma oil determined based on the selection method of the aroma oil selected by the giftee, and confirming the order from the user terminal of the giftee. an authentication code input step of causing the server computer to enter the authentication code given to the gift from the user terminal of the giftee; an authentication code input step of causing the server computer to enter the giftee's user an authentication code confirmation step of comparing the authentication code input from the terminal with the authentication code stored in the storage means and confirming that the code is valid; and a delivery destination input step for inputting the delivery destination information of the aroma oil ordered in the input step; A final confirmation step of confirming the contents of the order from the user terminal and confirming the order, and the server computer confirming the contents of the order confirmed in the aroma confirmation input step and the delivery address information entered in the delivery address input step. and an order management step of linking with the authentication code and storing in the storage means.

Further, in the aroma selection method input step, the server computer selects a plurality of types of aroma oils to which fragrance images and/or information on efficacy are added in response to a request from the user terminal of the gift recipient. is displayed on the user terminal of the gift recipient, and one or more kinds of aroma oils constituting the given volume of aroma oil and each of the selected aromas are displayed from the user terminal of the gift recipient. It is characterized by adopting an original blend input method for inputting the amount of oil to be blended as one of selection input methods.

Furthermore, the original blend input method is characterized by visually displaying the allocation amount of the selected aroma oil to the given volume of aroma oil.

In the aroma oil gift order management method of the present invention, the gift giver does not necessarily have to know the name, home address, etc. of the gift recipient to whom the gift is to be delivered, and the gift giver has the right to order the aroma oil from the gift recipient. It is convenient if the gift recipient can hand over a card on which the authentication code is written or can be notified by a method such as writing it in an e-mail. You can be sure that your gift will be appreciated.

Also, the gift recipient can feel joy twice, when he receives the authentication code and when he receives the aroma oil he ordered. In addition, the gift giver does not know his/her address or the type of aroma oil he/she chooses, and selects an aroma oil that matches his/her preference and purpose of healing while maintaining confidentiality of privacy. and can be received as a gift. In particular, when selecting the aroma oil by the original blend input method, the user can visually imagine the aroma oil and select it.

As described above, according to the order management method of the aroma oil gift of the present invention, the gift can satisfy both the gift giver and the gift recipient.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an aroma oil order receiving system for executing the order management method for aroma oil gifts according to the present embodiment. Flowchart of the order management method for aroma oil gifts according to the present embodiment A diagram showing an example of an input screen for an original blend input method in the aroma oil determination input step of the aroma oil gift order management method according to the present embodiment. A diagram showing an example of a visual display of the distribution amount of the aroma oil selected in the original blend input method and a display of a comment on the aroma oil.

An embodiment of the order management method for aroma oil gifts according to the present invention will be described below.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of an aroma oil order receiving system for executing the order management method for aroma oil gifts of the present invention.

The aroma oil ordering system consists of a server computer 1 managed by an aroma oil order service provider (hereinafter referred to as a service provider), and a gift recipient connected to the server computer 1 via the Internet 2 and communicable. and a user terminal 3.

The server computer 1 includes a web server 11 that provides web pages on the Internet 2, a communication management server 12 that manages the exchange of communication data with the user terminal 3, and application software for selecting (including blending to be described later) aroma oils. an authentication code database 14 for storing and managing authentication codes purchased by gift givers; an aroma oil database 15 for storing selectable aroma oils and their information; an aroma oil selection method and its display method. and an order management database 17 for storing and managing the content and delivery destination of the aroma oil linked to the authentication code.

FIG. 2 is a flow chart of the order management method for aroma oil gifts according to the present embodiment.

In the aroma oil gift order management method of the present embodiment, first, the service provider prepares a gift card with the right to order aroma oils that can be purchased at a store or the like. On this gift card, an authentication code indicating the right to order aroma oil is printed. In this embodiment, the authentication code uses a PIN code in which alphanumeric characters are randomly arranged. This PIN code is input and managed in the authentication code database 14 as a storage means together with the date of issue (authentication code issuing step ST1).

The service provider sells the gift card as a gift product at affiliated retail stores, the Internet, and the like. The gift card is provided with an authentication code and a field in which the gift giver, who is the purchaser of the card, can add a message to the gift recipient.

The gift giver presents the message card as a gift to the giftee.

The recipient of the gift card accesses the web address of the service provider via the Internet 2 through a user terminal 3 (including a personal computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.; the same shall apply hereinafter).

The server computer 1 displays the aroma oil selection method managed by the selection method database 16, and the gift recipient determines the aroma oil selection method (aroma oil selection method input step ST2).

In this embodiment, as the method of selecting aroma oils, specifically, a method of providing information on aroma oils suitable for the gift recipient based on Western astrology, an article column of an active celebrity and the celebrity A method of providing information on aroma oils recommended by , answering YES / NO to the questions submitted in order, and finishing answering a predetermined number of questions, the present physical and mental state of the gift giver A method of providing information on aroma oils suitable for taste and taste, and a method of providing information on aroma oils so that one or more aroma oils can be selected at one's own discretion and their formulations can be determined to create an original blend. is prepared in the aroma oil database 15.

Subsequently, the server computer 1 accesses the aroma oil database 15 and displays information on the aroma oil selected based on the method of selecting the aroma oil selected by the gift recipient. If so, confirm the order. If it is desired to attempt selection by another selection method, the process returns to the selection method input step (aroma oil confirmation input step ST3).

At this time, in the above-mentioned methods of selection using Western astrology, methods of selection according to the recommendations of celebrities, and methods of selection using a YES/NO chart, the server computer 1 will eventually match each giftee. It is hypothesized that one aroma oil prepared in advance by the service provider has been selected, and that information is displayed.

In the original blend input method described above, the server computer 1 displays on the user terminal a list of a plurality of types of aroma oils to which fragrance images and/or information on their effects are added, and the gift recipient receives the gifted volume. 1 or a plurality of types of aroma oils constituting the aroma oil are selected, and the mixing amount of each aroma oil is input.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a list of aroma oils displayed on a user terminal and an input screen for the same. A recipient of 7 ml of aroma oil receives 3 ml of lavender, a floral aroma oil, and 3 ml of lavender, a citrus aroma. When 2 ml of lemon oil and 2 ml of black pepper of spice type aroma oil are selected and blended, black of aroma oil classified as spice type is selected from the screen where 1 ml each can be blended. It shows a state in which 1 ml of pepper is additionally input.

In the original blend input method, it is preferable to visually display the allocation amount of the selected aroma oil to the given volume of aroma oil. For example, in the case of the blended aromatic oil shown in FIG. 4, as shown in FIG. 4, the floral system is imaged in pink, the citrus system is imaged in yellow, and the spice system is imaged in light brown. do. At the same time, a comment (character information) regarding the original blended aroma oil is derived from the aroma oil database 15, and the information is displayed. In this way, in addition to textual information about the aroma oil, visually conveying an image of the blended aroma oil makes it easier for the gift recipient to experience the aroma oil he or she ordered.

Subsequently, the server computer 1 displays an authentication code input screen, and the gift recipient inputs the authentication code (PIN code in this embodiment) given to the gift (authentication code input step ST4).

Then, the server computer 1 compares the authentication code input from the user terminal 3 of the gift recipient with the authentication code stored in the storage means, and confirms that it is valid (authentication code confirmation step ST5).

Next, the server computer 1 causes the user terminal 3 of the gift recipient to input the delivery destination information of the aroma oil ordered in the aroma oil determination input step S3 (delivery destination input step ST6).

Finally, the server computer 1 displays the ordered aroma oil, its delivery destination information, and a confirmation button, and the gift recipient confirms the content from the user terminal 3 and presses the confirmation button to confirm the order. (Final confirmation step ST7).

The server computer 1 associates the contents of the order confirmed in the aroma oil confirmation input step S3 and the delivery destination information input in the delivery destination input step with the authentication code and stores them in the order management database 17 as a storage means. . At the same time, a flag indicating that the authentication code has been used is set so that the authentication code cannot be used again (order management step ST8).

The service provider prepares the desired aroma oil and delivers it to the delivery destination based on the details of the order stored in the order management database in association with the authentication code and the delivery destination information.

In the present embodiment, the server computer 1 accepts an operation from the user terminal 3 to return from the display screen of each step to the immediately previous display screen, and displays the screen according to the wishes of the gift recipient or suitable for the mental and physical conditions of the gift recipient. We will be able to deliver the aroma oil.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without impairing the characteristics of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, when a person who does not have an authentication code accesses and selects aroma oil, in the authentication code input step, in addition to displaying that the order is not possible, the user is guided to the authentication code purchase step, It is also possible to purchase a new authentication code from the screen and use the authentication code to enter the subsequent steps to guide the user to obtain the desired aroma oil.

1 Server computer 11 Web server 12 Communication management server 13 Application server 14 Authentication code database 15 Aroma oil database 16 Selection method database 17 Order management database 2 Internet 3 User terminal

Claims (3)

An aroma oil gift order management method comprising a computer system comprising a server computer communicably connected to a network and a user terminal, comprising:
an authentication code issuing step in which the server computer issues an authentication code relating to the right to order the aroma oil purchased as a gift by the gift giver, and stores the authentication code in a storage means;
In response to a request from the user terminal of the gift recipient, the server computer causes the user terminal of the gift recipient to display an aroma oil selection method, , an aroma oil selection method input step for determining a method of selecting an aroma oil;
The server computer causes the user terminal of the giftee to display information on the aroma oil determined based on the selection method of the aroma oil selected by the giftee, and from the user terminal of the giftee. , an aroma oil confirmation input step for confirming the order;
an authentication code input step in which the server computer causes the user terminal of the giftee to enter an authentication code given to the gift;
an authentication code confirmation step in which the server computer compares the authentication code input from the user terminal of the gift recipient with the authentication code stored in the storage means and confirms that the code is valid;
a delivery destination input step in which the server computer causes the user terminal of the gift recipient to input delivery destination information for the aroma oil of the order confirmed in the aroma oil confirmation input step;
a final confirmation step in which the server computer displays the ordered aroma oil and its delivery destination information, confirms the content from the user terminal of the gift recipient, and confirms the order;
an order management step in which the server computer associates the details of the order confirmed in the aroma oil confirmation input step and the delivery address information entered in the delivery address input step with the authentication code and stores them in the storage means;
An order management method for aroma oil gifts, comprising: In the aroma oil selection method input step,
As a method for inputting the selection of the aroma oil, the server computer causes the user terminal of the gift recipient to display a list of a plurality of types of aroma oils to which information on fragrance images and/or effects is added, and the gift recipient. an original blend input method for inputting from the user terminal of the gift recipient one or a plurality of types of aroma oils constituting the amount of aroma oil given as a gift and the amount of each of the selected aroma oils to be blended. The order management method for aroma oil gifts according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the original blend input method,
3. The aroma according to claim 2, wherein the server computer visually displays, on the user terminal of the gift recipient, the allocation amount of the selected aroma oil to the amount of the aroma oil given as a gift. Order management method for oil gifts.

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