JP7259230B2 - METHOD OF ORDERING PRINTED MATERIAL, INFORMATION PROGRAM, AND PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to a method for receiving orders for printed matter, and more specifically to a method for receiving orders using a computer.

Conventionally, various proposals have been made for receiving orders for articles using information processing apparatuses. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-234985 (Patent Document 1) discloses a method of receiving an order for an article using an ordering terminal. In the order receiving mode, a two-dimensional bar code that encodes product information is printed on product catalogs and flyers. The two-dimensional barcode is photographed by an ordering terminal. The ordering terminal analyzes the two-dimensional bar code. This makes it easier for the ordering-side user to input product information to the ordering terminal.

JP-A-2005-234985

However, when the user intends to order not only the creation of the printed matter but also the distribution of the created printed matter as a newspaper insert advertisement and/or the distribution of the created printed matter by posting, Complicated input work is required.

The present disclosure has been conceived in view of the above-described circumstances, and its object is to provide a technique for facilitating an orderer's input work when receiving orders for printed matter.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a computer-implemented method for ordering printed matter, comprising: receiving, from a terminal, user information identifying a user; A printed matter order receiving method is provided, comprising the steps of: obtaining a distribution target area obtained from the distribution target area; and transmitting the obtained distribution target area to a terminal.

The order receiving method includes the step of receiving the designation of the distribution area of the printed material from the terminal after the computer transmits the area to be distributed, and sending the ordering information including the designated distribution area from the terminal to the apparatus for managing the distribution of the printed material. and sending to.

In the order receiving method, the computer may specify a method of distributing the printed material corresponding to the distribution area specified by the terminal. The order information may include a computer-specified delivery method for the printed product.

In the ordering method, the distribution area may include one or more distribution areas. A distribution method may be specified for each distribution area.

The order receiving method comprises the steps of: receiving, from the terminal, a specification of distribution attributes; updating a distribution target area associated with user information according to the specified distribution attributes; and sending the updated distribution target area.

Attributes for distribution may include attributes of residents targeted for distribution.
In the order receiving method, the computer may further comprise a step of acquiring a maximum orderable number of copies of the printed matter associated with the user information, and a step of transmitting the acquired maximum orderable number of copies to the terminal.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure, comprising a communication interface and a processor for controlling transmission and reception of data by the communication interface, the communication interface receiving user information identifying a user from the terminal, the processor receiving the user information There is provided an information processing apparatus that acquires a distribution target area associated with the user information using a terminal, and transmits the acquired distribution target area to a terminal.

According to still another aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a program for causing a computer to receive an order for printed matter, the program comprising steps of: receiving user information specifying a user from a terminal; A program is provided that causes the steps of obtaining a distribution target area associated with information and transmitting the obtained distribution target area to a terminal.

According to the present disclosure, the computer transmits the distribution target area acquired as information associated with the user of the terminal toward the terminal. As a result, the user of the terminal can input the contents of the order using the distribution target area.

1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a printed matter ordering system; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an ordering terminal 10; FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device 20; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an order receiving terminal 30; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the content of order management information. 3 is a diagram showing an example of contents of order information transmitted from an information processing device 20 to an order receiving terminal 30; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of store information. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of distribution method information; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of number-of-copies information for each zone; FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of shortest distribution completion date information; 4 is a diagram showing an example of order management information generated by the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 when accessed from the order terminal 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen displayed when an information processing device 20 is accessed in an order terminal 10 of a store 100. FIG. 4 is a flow chart of processing executed by the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 to receive an order for printed matter. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a subroutine for order management information generation in step S100 of FIG. 13; FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a subroutine for updating order management information in step S106 of FIG. 13; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a confirmation screen displayed on the ordering terminal 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen for ordering using a resident attribute. It is a figure which shows an example of a resident attribute. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a modification of the order management information update process (FIG. 15); FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which the order management information in FIG. 5 has been updated; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the printed matter ordering system;

An embodiment of a printed matter ordering system will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are given the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

[1. Configuration of printed matter ordering system]
FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of a printed matter ordering system. The printed matter ordering system includes a store 100 that orders printed matter, a management agent 200 that acts as an agent for ordering printed matter, a distributor 300 that receives an order for printed matter from the management agent 200, and a headquarters 500.

The printed matter ordering system of FIG. 1 is managed and operated by a management company 200 in one embodiment. Headquarters 500 stores information for managing store 100 . At the head office 500, the user of the head office 500 uses the information processing device 50 installed at the head office 500 to transmit customized information about the store 100 (for example, store information in FIG. 7 to be described later) to the manager 200. Register in the information processing device 20 . The manager 200 stores the information in association with the store 100 . A plurality of stores 100 may exist. The information stored in the management company 200 may include portions that are different for each store 100 or may include portions that are common among the stores 100 .

In the printed matter ordering system, the information processing device 50 provided in the headquarters 500 does not need to be fixed to the building that constitutes the headquarters 500 . The information processing device 50 may be configured to be portable and operated outside the building that constitutes the headquarters 500 as long as the user associated with the headquarters 500 can operate it. Similarly, references herein to "provided in" need not be fixed with respect to the building structure comprising the element in question.

The user uses the ordering terminal 10 installed in the store 100 to access the management company 200 to place an order for printed matter. When accessed from order terminal 10 , information processing apparatus 20 presents information associated with store 100 (for example, default information) to order terminal 10 . At the ordering terminal 10, the user uses the default information to specify items necessary for placing an order to the information processing device 20. FIG. The ordering terminal transmits the specified information to the information processing device 20 .

The information processing device 20 generates order information according to the information from the order terminal 10 and transmits the order information to the order reception terminal 30 of the distributor 300 . The distributor 300 generates and distributes (for example, posting or newspaper inserts) printed matter according to the order information.

In the printed matter ordering system, the production of the printed matter and the distribution of the printed matter may be realized by different vendors. In this case, the information processing apparatus 20 instructs the printed material generation company to generate the printed material and deliver the generated printed material to the distributor according to the order information. Further, the information processing apparatus 20 instructs a printed material distribution company to distribute the printed material according to the order information.

[2. Hardware configuration]
The hardware configuration of each device constituting the printed matter ordering system will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. FIG. In the printed matter ordering system, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 50 installed at the headquarters 500 can be the same configuration as the information processing device 20 installed at the management company 200 . In this specification, the detailed description of the configuration of the information processing device 50 incorporates the description of the configuration of the information processing device 20 .

(Order terminal 10)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the ordering terminal 10. As shown in FIG. The ordering terminal 10 has, as a main component, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 that executes a program. The program here may include not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU 11, but also a program in source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

The order terminal 10 further receives a mouse 12 and a keyboard 13 for receiving instructions input by the user of the order terminal 10, and data generated by execution of a program by the CPU 11 or data input via the mouse 12 or the keyboard 13. A RAM 14 for volatile storage, a hard disk 15 for nonvolatile storage of data, a media driver 16, a communication interface 17, and a monitor 18 are provided. Each component in order terminal 10 is connected to each other by a bus.

The media driver 16 can be loaded with a CD-ROM 19, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, and other recording media.

The communication interface 17 can communicate with a communication interface of the information processing device 20 (a communication interface 27, which will be described later). The communication interface 17 includes, but is not limited to, a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN, a Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface, and the like.

(Information processing device 20)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20. As shown in FIG. The information processing device 20 includes, as a main component, a CPU 21 that executes programs. The program here can include not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU 21, but also a program in source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

The information processing device 20 further includes a mouse 22 and a keyboard 23 for receiving instructions input by the user of the information processing device 20, data generated by execution of a program by the CPU 21, or input via the mouse 22 or the keyboard 23. It comprises a RAM 24 that stores data in a volatile manner, a hard disk 25 that stores data in a non-volatile manner, a media driver 26 , a communication interface 27 and a monitor 28 . Each component in the information processing device 20 is connected to each other by a bus.

The media driver 26 can be loaded with a CD-ROM 29, a USB memory, and other recording media.

The communication interface 27 can communicate with the communication interface 17 and the communication interface of the order receiving terminal 30 (communication interface 37, which will be described later). The communication interface 27 includes, but is not limited to, a wired LAN, wireless LAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface, and the like.

(Order receiving terminal 30)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the order receiving terminal 30. As shown in FIG. The order receiving terminal 30 has, as a main component, a CPU 31 that executes a program. The program here may include not only a program that can be directly executed by the CPU 31, but also a program in source program format, a compressed program, an encrypted program, and the like.

The order receiving terminal 30 further receives a mouse 32 and a keyboard 33 for receiving instructions input by the user of the order receiving terminal 30, and data generated by execution of a program by the CPU 31 or data input via the mouse 32 or the keyboard 33. A RAM 34 for volatile storage, a hard disk 35 for nonvolatile storage of data, a media driver 36 , a communication interface 37 and a monitor 38 are provided. Each component in order receiving terminal 30 is connected to each other by a bus.

The media driver 36 can be loaded with a CD-ROM 39, a USB memory, and other recording media. Communication interface 37 can communicate with communication interface 27 . The communication interface 37 includes, but is not limited to, a wired LAN, wireless LAN, Bluetooth (registered trademark) interface, and the like.

[3. Order management information]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of contents of order management information. The order management information is information managed by the information processing device 20 for generating order information.

As shown in FIG. 5, the order management information includes store name, specifications, distribution area, number of copies to be distributed, distribution method, date of completion of distribution, maximum number of copies to be ordered, shortest date of completion of distribution, image file including.

The store name identifies a store (store 100 in FIG. 1), which is an example of an order source. The store name is an example of information identifying the user of the ordering terminal 10 . In the example of FIG. 5, a certain company's "A station square store" is specified as the store name.

The specifications specify printing specifications for the printed material. In the example of FIG. 5, as the specification, A4 size, 90 kg coated paper, and color double-sided printing are specified.

The distribution area identifies the area to which the printed matter is to be distributed. In the example of FIG. 5, three areas of "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", and "3-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" are specified as the distribution area.

The number of copies to be distributed specifies the number of copies for which the printed matter is to be generated and distributed. In the example of FIG. 5, "30000" copies are specified as the number of copies to be distributed.

The distribution method specifies the method of distributing the printed matter. In the example of FIG. 5, "posting" is specified for "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" and "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" as the distribution method, and "3-chome, B-cho, A city, Osaka" is specified as the distribution method. ' is specified as 'newspaper insert'.

The distribution completion date specifies the user's desire for the distribution completion date of the printed material. In the example of FIG. 5, July 12, 2018 is identified as the distribution completion date.

The maximum number of copies to order specifies the maximum number of copies that can be ordered by the user. In the example of FIG. 5, 30000 copies are specified as the maximum number of ordered copies.

The shortest delivery completion date specifies the shortest delivery date allowed for the user. In the example of FIG. 5, July 11, 2018 is identified as the shortest distribution completion date.

An image file identifies an image that defines all or part of a printed product. In the example of FIG. 5, a file with the file name "001.pdf" is identified as the image file.

In one example, the order management information is stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . The order management information may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

[4. Order information]
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of order information transmitted from the information processing device 20 to the order receiving terminal 30. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the order information is composed of the items other than the maximum number of ordered copies and the shortest distribution completion date in the order management information of FIG.

In one example, the order information is stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . The order management information may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

[5. Information used to generate order information]
Information used in the information processing apparatus 20 to generate order information will be described below with reference to FIGS. 7 to 10, respectively.

(store information)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of store information. Store information represents information of each store that can be an order source in the printed matter ordering system. As shown in FIG. 7, the store information associates the store name, standard specifications, address, and standard distribution area with each other. The shop information is transmitted in advance from the information processing device 50 of the headquarters 500 to the information processing device 20 of the management company 200, for example. Note that the user of the head office 500 may register the store information in the information processing device 20 according to the matters determined in prior consultation between the user of the management company 200 and the user of the head office 500 .

For example, for a store named "A Ekimae", A4 size, coated paper of 90 kg, and color double-sided printing are registered as standard specifications. As the address, the address of the store (2-3-4, B-cho, A-shi, Osaka) is registered. Three areas of "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", and "3-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" are registered as standard distribution areas.

In one example, the administrator of the printed matter ordering system negotiates standard specifications and standard distribution areas for the store with the person who manages the store, and provides these along with information on the store itself (store name and address). Register store information.

In one example, the shop information is stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . Store information may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

(Distribution method information)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of distribution method information. The distribution method information defines the optimal distribution method for printed matter for each area. In the example of FIG. 8, the distribution method "posting" is defined for "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" and "2-chome, B-cho, A city, Osaka". A distribution method of "newspaper insert" is defined for "3-chome, B-cho, A city, Osaka prefecture".

In one example, the distribution method information is stored in a storage device within the information processing device 20 . The distribution method information may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

(Information on the number of copies for each area)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of number-of-copies information for each zone. The information shall specify the standard number of copies to be distributed by territory. In the example of FIG. 9, the number of copies "18000" is defined for "1-chome, B-cho, A-shi, Osaka".

In one example, copy number information for each zone is stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . The number of copies information for each zone may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

(Shortest distribution completion date information)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of shortest distribution completion date information. The information defines the shortest number of days that can be set as the distribution completion date, and the value varies according to the number of copies of printed matter ordered. In the example of FIG. 10, if the order is for 30,000 copies or less, the distribution completion date can be set to "5 days later". The number of days may cover only business days excluding holidays, or may cover days excluding holidays.

In one example, the shortest distribution completion date information is stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . The shortest distribution completion date information may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

[6. Initial state of order management information]
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of order management information generated by the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 when accessed from the order terminal 10. As shown in FIG.

The specifications in FIG. 11 are the standard specifications (FIG. 7) of the specified store.
The distribution area of FIG. 11 is the standard distribution area of the store (FIG. 7).

The distribution method of FIG. 11 includes a distribution method (FIG. 8) set for each section constituting the distribution area.

The maximum number of copies to be ordered in FIG. 11 is the total number of copies for each area included in the distribution area in FIG. For example, for the store name "A Ekimae", the standard distribution areas (Fig. 7) include "1-chome B-cho, A-city, Osaka", "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", and "3-chome, B-cho, A city, Osaka". ” is associated. ``1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka'', ``2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka'' and ``3-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka'' each have the standard number of copies: ``18000'', ``7000'' and `` 5000" is associated with it. Therefore, the maximum number of ordered copies for the store name "A Ekimae" in the initial state is "30000".

The shortest distribution completion date in FIG. 11 is the date after the number of days specified according to the maximum number of copies to be ordered has passed from the current date. According to FIG. 10, the shortest number of days for completion of distribution corresponding to "30000" copies is "5" days. Therefore, the date five days after the current date is set as the shortest distribution completion date.

[7. Initial state of order screen]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of an initial screen displayed when the information processing device 20 is accessed in the ordering terminal 10 of the store 100. As shown in FIG. Screen 900 in FIG. 12 is displayed according to the order management information in FIG. The contents of each item on the screen 900 will be described below.

Screen 900 includes display fields 910 , 921 , 922 , 930 , 940 , 950 and 962 and buttons 961 and 970 .

A display field 910 displays the specification of the designated printed matter. The display column 910 displays the specifications of the store 100 (the specifications in FIG. 11). A pull-down menu representing other specifications is displayed in the display field 910, and other specifications may be specified from the pull-down menu.

The display columns 921 and 922 are columns for designating the store that placed the order. The display field 921 designates the prefecture, and the display field 922 designates the store within the designated prefecture. In the printed matter ordering system, when the ordering terminal 10 accesses the information processing device 20, the ordering terminal 10 designates the store 100 where the ordering terminal 10 is installed by default. By operating the display fields 921 and 922 of the ordering terminal 10, the store specified as the order source may be changed.

A display column 930 shows a map representing the distribution area of the order management information. A distribution area may include multiple zones. In the display column 930, each zone may be displayed in a different manner for each distribution method set for each zone.

A display column 940 is a column for designating the number of ordered copies of printed matter. A pull-down menu is displayed in the display field 940 . The user of the ordering terminal 10 specifies the number of copies to order by selecting the number of copies from the pull-down menu. The pull-down menu displays the value of the maximum order quantity of the order management information as the maximum order quantity that can be specified.

A display field 950 is a field for inputting a desired date of completion of distribution. A pull-down menu is displayed in the display field 950 . The user of the ordering terminal 10 designates the desired distribution completion date by selecting a date from the pull-down menu. The shortest desired distribution management date displayed in the pull-down menu is the shortest distribution completion date of the order management information.

A display column 962 is a column for displaying the file name of the image specifying the printed matter. In the initial state, the display field 962 does not display the file name. When the button 961 is operated, the CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 executes a process for selecting an image file. After completing the selection of the image file, the CPU 11 displays the file name of the selected image file in the display field 962 .

A button 970 on the screen 900 is a button for designating information in the screen 900 as ordering information.

[8. Process flow]
FIG. 13 is a flow chart of processing executed by the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 to receive an order for printed matter. In one example, the CPU 21 implements the process of FIG. 13 by executing a given program. In one example, the CPU 21 starts the process of FIG. 13 when accessed from the ordering terminal 10 .

At step S100, the CPU 21 uses the store information corresponding to the order terminal 10 to generate order management information (FIG. 11). Details of step S100 will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S102, the CPU 21 transmits ordering information to the ordering terminal 10 and instructs display of an ordering screen (FIG. 12). The ordering information is information for displaying the screen 900 of FIG. 12, and includes, for example, the specification, distribution area, maximum number of ordered copies, and shortest distribution completion date in the order management information of FIG.

As a result, the CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 displays the screen 900 of FIG. 12 on the monitor 18 . CPU 11 accepts an operation using mouse 12 or keyboard 13 on screen 900 . The CPU 11 transmits the content of the accepted operation to the information processing device 20 as order content or confirmation information. Confirmation information is transmitted by operating button 970 in FIG. The contents of the order are transmitted by an operation other than the button 970 in FIG.

At step S104, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the details of the order have been received from the ordering terminal 10. If it is determined that the details of the order have been received, the control proceeds to step S106 (YES at step S104). If so, control proceeds to step S110 (NO in step S104).

In step S<b>106 , the CPU 21 updates the order management information according to the order details received from the order terminal 10 . Details of step S106 will be described later with reference to FIG.

In step S108, the CPU 21 transmits ordering information to the ordering terminal 10 based on the updated ordering management information.

In step S110, CPU 21 determines whether confirmation information has been received from ordering terminal 10. If it is determined that confirmation information has been received, CPU 21 advances control to step S112 (YES in step S110). The control is returned to step S104 (NO in step S110).

At step S112, the CPU 21 instructs the ordering terminal 10 to display a confirmation screen. More specifically, the CPU 21 transmits the order management information to the order terminal 10 and instructs the order terminal 10 to display the contents of the order based on the order management information. In response to this, the CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 displays a confirmation screen on the monitor 18 . The contents of the confirmation screen will be described later with reference to FIG.

At step S114, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the information confirming the details of the order has been received from the ordering terminal 10. FIG. CPU 21 suspends control in step S114 until it determines that it has received information for confirming the details of the order (NO in step S114). ).

In step S116, the CPU 21 transmits the order information to the order receiving terminal 30, and terminates the processing of FIG.

In the process described above with reference to FIG. 13, the CPU 21 instructs the CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 to display the screen. Note that the display of the screen may be realized under the leadership of the order terminal 10 . For example, the ordering terminal 10 may have an ordering application installed. The CPU 11 requests information for screen display from the information processing device 20 by executing the ordering application. The CPU 21 provides information for screen display to the ordering terminal 10 in response to a request from the CPU 11 .

(Generate order management information)
FIG. 14 is a flow chart of a subroutine for order management information generation in step S100 of FIG. The processing of FIG. 14 is processing for generating the order management information of FIG.

In order management information generation, first, in step S200, the CPU 21 reads the store name. In one example, the control in step S200 is implemented by identifying the store name associated with the order terminal 10 that accesses the information processing device 20 . The CPU 21 registers the read store name as the store name of the order management information.

At step S202, the CPU 21 reads the standard specifications associated with the store name read (specified) at step S200 from the store information (FIG. 7), and converts the read standard specifications to the specifications of the order management information. Register as

At step S204, the CPU 21 reads the standard area associated with the store name read (specified) at step S200 from the store information (FIG. 7), distributes the read standard specifications, and distributes the order management information. Register as an area.

At step S206, the CPU 21 reads the distribution method of each area included in the standard area read at step S204 from the distribution method information (FIG. 8), and registers the read distribution method as the distribution method of the order management information. .

In step S208, the CPU 21 reads copy number information for each area included in the standard area read out in step S204 from the copy number information for each area (FIG. 9), and adds the read total number of copies to the order management information. Register as the maximum order quantity.

In step S210, the CPU 21 reads out the shortest distribution completion date information (FIG. 10) from the shortest distribution completion date information (FIG. 10) corresponding to the maximum number of ordered copies registered in step S208, and calculates the shortest distribution completion date based on the read number of days and the current date. Set the completion date and register it as the shortest distribution completion date of order management information.

After that, the CPU 21 returns the control to FIG.
(Update order management information)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a subroutine for updating order management information in step S106 of FIG. The process of FIG. 15 is a process for updating the order management information according to the information input at the order terminal 10. FIG.

In the order management information update process, first, in step S300, the CPU 21 determines whether or not information designating the number of copies to be distributed has been received from the ordering terminal 10. If so, control proceeds to step S302. Proceed (YES at step S300), otherwise control proceeds to step S304 (NO at step S300).

In step S302, the CPU 21 uses the distribution number transmitted from the ordering terminal 10 to update the distribution number data of the order management information.

In step S304, CPU 21 determines whether or not information designating the distribution completion date as order content has been received from order terminal 10. If so, control proceeds to step S306 (YES in step S304). , otherwise, the control returns to FIG. 13 (NO in step S304).

In step S306, the CPU 21 uses the distribution completion date transmitted from the ordering terminal 10 to update the distribution completion date data of the order management information. After that, the CPU 21 returns the control to FIG.

(Order details confirmation screen)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a confirmation screen displayed on the ordering terminal 10. As shown in FIG. In one example, the CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 displays a confirmation screen on the monitor 18 according to the instruction from the CPU 21 in step S112.

Referring to FIG. 16, confirmation screen 1600 includes display fields 1610, 1620, 1630, 1640, and 1650. In FIG.

A display field 1610 displays specifications of the printed matter. The displayed specifications correspond to the specifications in the order management information.

A display field 1620 displays the distribution area of the printed matter. The displayed distribution area corresponds to the distribution area in the order management information.

A display column 1630 displays the number of ordered copies of the printed matter. The displayed number of ordered copies corresponds to the number of distributed copies in the order management information.

A display field 1640 displays the distribution completion date. The displayed distribution completion date corresponds to the distribution completion date in the order management information.

A display field 1650 displays information specifying the image of the printed matter. The displayed information corresponds to (the file name of) the image file in the order management information.

Confirmation screen 1600 includes buttons 1660 and 1670 . A button 1660 is operated when the user wishes to change the contents of the order. When the order terminal 10 notifies that the button 1660 has been operated, the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 changes the display on the order terminal 10 to a screen for editing the order details, as shown in FIG. return. In this case, the process of FIG. 13 is returned from step S114 to step S104. A button 1670 is operated when the user wishes to confirm the contents of the order. When the order terminal 10 notifies that the button 1660 has been operated, the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 advances the process of FIG. 13 from step S114 to step S116.

According to the processing described above with reference to FIGS. can receive In other words, the user of the ordering terminal 10 can input the contents of the order using preset information.

[9. Ordering using resident attributes]
The printed matter ordering system can be modified so that the user can edit the contents of the order using the resident attributes of each area. Modifications of such a printed matter ordering system will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 20. FIG.

(Screen for ordering)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of an ordering screen using resident attributes. Screen 900A shown in FIG. 17 further includes a display field 980 as compared to screen 900 of FIG. The display column 980 is a column for inputting information for setting the areas to which the printed matter is to be distributed using the resident attributes of each area.

(Resident attribute)
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of resident attributes. The inhabitant attribute defines the attribute of inhabitants for each area. In one example, the resident attributes are stored in the storage device within the information processing device 20 . The resident attributes may be stored in a storage device outside the information processing device 20 as long as the storage device is accessible by the CPU 21 .

FIG. 18 shows the following four attributes, and indicates whether or not each area corresponds to each attribute (YES/NO).

(Attribute 1) 30% or more of households include a 6-year-old child (Attribute 2) 20% or more of households have lived for 10 years or more (Attribute 3) 10% or more of households with an annual income of 5 million yen or more (Attribute 4) Annual income of 10 million yen 5% or more of the above households In the example of FIG.

In the ordering terminal 10, the user can designate one or more attributes among the attributes 1 to 4 from the display field 980 in FIG. The CPU 11 of the ordering terminal 10 transmits the designated attribute to the information processing device 20 as order content.

(Update order management information)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a modification of the order management information update process (FIG. 15). The process of FIG. 19 further includes controls of steps S308 to S312 as compared with the process of FIG.

In step S308, CPU 21 determines whether or not the content of the order transmitted from order terminal 10 is the setting of a resident attribute, and if so, advances the control to step S310 (YES in step S308). , otherwise control returns to FIG.

At step S310, the CPU 21 updates the distribution area of the order management information according to the set resident attributes. More specifically, areas that do not satisfy the set resident attributes are deleted from the areas included in the distribution area. Deleting a zone from a distribution area is more specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5, 18 and 20. FIG.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a state in which the order management information in FIG. 5 has been updated. More specifically, FIG. 20 shows a state updated by setting (attribute 3) among the four attributes shown in FIG.

According to FIG. 18, among "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" and "3-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka", "3-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" does not correspond to (attribute 3). As a result, "3-chome, B-cho, A-shi, Osaka" is deleted from the distribution area of the order management information because the user of the ordering terminal 10 has set (attribute 3) as the content of the order.

Returning to FIG. 19, in step S312, the CPU 21 updates the value of the maximum order number of copies in the order management information according to the updated distribution area. In the example of FIG. 20, the maximum number of copies to be ordered is changed to 25000, which is the sum of the number of copies for "1-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" and "2-chome, B-cho, A-city, Osaka" in the area attributes (FIG. 9). ing. After step S312, the CPU 21 returns control to FIG.

[10. System configuration in which printed matter is generated by a management company]
In the printed matter ordering system described above, the administrator 200 orders the distributor 300 to generate and distribute printed matter. On the other hand, the management company 200 may generate a printed matter and order only the distribution of the printed matter to the distributor 300 .

In the printed matter ordering system, when the management company 200 orders only the distribution of printed materials to the distributor 300, the order information transmitted from the management company 200 to the distributor 300 does not need to include information regarding the generation of printed materials. That is, "specification" and "image file" can be deleted from the order information described with reference to FIG. A user of the administrator 200 arranges delivery of the generated printed matter to the distributor 300 .

[11. System configuration in which the production and distribution of printed materials are ordered from different vendors]
FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a modification of the configuration of the printed matter ordering system. As shown in FIG. 21, the printed matter ordering system may include a vendor for generating the printed matter, in addition to the vendor for distributing the printed matter. The arrangement of FIG. 21 further comprises a printer 600 as compared to the arrangement of FIG.

The printing company 600 is provided with an order receiving terminal 60 that can communicate with the information processing device 20 . The configuration of order receiving terminal 60 can be the same as the configuration of order receiving terminal 30 described with reference to FIG. 4, for example.

In the printed matter ordering system shown in FIG. 21, the information processing device 20 transmits ordering information for generating printed matter to the order receiving terminal 60 and transmitting ordering information for distributing the printed matter to the receiving terminal 30 . In one embodiment, the order information transmitted to order receiving terminal 60 includes at least "specification" and "image file" among the elements constituting the order information in FIG.

The order information transmitted to order receiving terminal 60 may include information specifying distributor 300 . After completing the generation of the printed matter, the information processing device 60 uses the information specifying the distributor 300 to perform processing for sending the printed matter to the distributor 300 .

Prints produced at printer 600 may be shipped to distributor 300 via manager 200 or others. In this case, the order information transmitted to the order receiving terminal 60 does not have to include information specifying the distributor 300 .

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalents of the scope of the claims.

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Claims (7)

A computer-implemented method for ordering printed matter, comprising:
The computer
receiving user information identifying the user from the terminal;
using the user information to obtain a delivery target area associated with the user information;
transmitting the acquired delivery target area to the terminal;
receiving, from the terminal, a designation of a print delivery area after the transmission of the delivery target area;
sending order information including the delivery area specified from the terminal to a device for managing delivery of printed matter;
The computer designates a printed material delivery method corresponding to the delivery area designated by the terminal,
The order information includes a printed matter order receiving method including a printed matter delivery method specified by the computer. the delivery area includes one or more delivery zones;
2. The printed matter order receiving method according to claim 1, wherein said delivery method is specified for each delivery area. the computer
receiving from the terminal a specification of attributes for the delivery;
updating the delivery target area associated with the user information according to attributes for the specified delivery;
3. The printed matter order receiving method according to claim 1, further comprising: transmitting an updated delivery target area to the terminal. 4. The printed matter order receiving method according to claim 3, wherein the attribute of delivery includes an attribute of a resident to whom the delivery is to be made. the computer
obtaining a maximum number of printed copies to order, associated with the user information;
5. The print order receiving method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a step of transmitting the obtained maximum order quantity to said terminal. a communication interface;
A processor for controlling transmission and reception of data by the communication interface,
The communication interface is
Receiving user information identifying a user from a terminal,
The processor
using the user information to obtain a delivery target area associated with the user information;
transmitting the acquired delivery target area to the terminal;
After transmitting the delivery target area, receiving a specification of the delivery area of the printed matter from the terminal,
sending order information including the delivery area specified from the terminal to a device for managing delivery of printed matter;
designating a delivery method for printed matter corresponding to the delivery area designated by the terminal;
An information processing apparatus, wherein the order information includes a print delivery method designated by the processor . A program for causing a computer to receive an order for printed matter,
The program causes the computer to:
receiving user information identifying the user from the terminal;
using the user information to obtain a delivery target area associated with the user information;
transmitting the acquired delivery target area to the terminal;
receiving, from the terminal, a designation of a print delivery area after the transmission of the delivery target area;
sending order information including the delivery area specified from the terminal to a device for managing delivery of printed matter;
The computer designates a printed material delivery method corresponding to the delivery area designated by the terminal,
A program, wherein the order information includes a print delivery method designated by the computer.

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