JP7292564B2 - Merchandise Exchange System and Merchandise Exchange Method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a commodity exchange system and a commodity exchange method for exchanging prizes exchanged at amusement arcades for merchandise.

Conventionally, game parlors have installed a large number of game machines, and lend out game media to players. Then, the player borrows game media by paying cash to the game parlor and plays a game on the gaming machine, and the game parlor exchanges the game media acquired by the player for goods. As a result, the player can exchange for desired merchandise.

In some cases, products listed in the catalog are selected and exchanged for the selected products according to the number of game media acquired through games. In addition, at the amusement arcade, it is possible to exchange for prizes having asset value in addition to the above-mentioned products.

However, when the game media acquired by the player are exchanged for goods, there is a possibility that the goods desired by the player cannot be exchanged, depending on the variety of goods handled by the game parlor.

In response to this, a management system is disclosed in which game media acquired by a player are exchanged for points and the points are accumulated in an account (for example, Patent Document 1). According to such a management system, accumulated points can be withdrawn and exchanged for merchandise in response to a player's transaction request at a store outside the amusement arcade, so the player can exchange for desired merchandise. can be done.

JP-A-2004-318535

However, the management system described above cannot be exchanged for products outside the game shop unless points are exchanged at the game shop. Here, the store clerk performs various tasks, such as tasks to restore the game machine in the error state, tasks to count the game media acquired by the players, and tasks to exchange them for goods. There is Therefore, if the number of tasks for exchanging points for game media increases, there is a problem that the staff of the game parlor will become very busy.

Moreover, there is a possibility that the desired product may not be available even though the point is exchanged at the game store, and in this case, there is a problem that the exchanged point is wasted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of such problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a merchandise exchange system and a merchandise exchange method that enable amusement arcade clerk to exchange for merchandise outside the amusement arcade without being busy. .

In order to solve such problems, a product exchange system according to the present invention includes a game shop that exchanges game media acquired by playing a game machine for a prize, and a game shop that exchanges the prize exchanged by the game shop. An exchange that gives points according to value, a wholesaler that purchases the prize from the exchange and wholesales the purchased prize to the game store, and a product that is different from the points exchanged by the exchange and the prize. wherein a point exchange device is installed in the exchange, and the point exchange device instructs a computer to perform reading processing for reading the prize; a point awarding process of awarding the points based on the value of the prize read by the reading process; A product exchange system characterized by being able to execute a product exchange process for exchanging .

Further, in the commodity exchange system according to the present invention, the wholesaler purchases the points from the point association and wholesales the purchased points to the exchange.

Further, in the commodity exchange system according to the present invention, the exchange deposits a deposit with the wholesaler, and the wholesaler transfers the deposit to the exchange within the range of the deposit deposited from the exchange. It is characterized in that the points are issued to the customer.

Further, a product exchange method according to the present invention includes steps of exchanging game media obtained by playing a game machine with a prize, causing a computer of a point exchange device to execute a reading process of reading the prize, causing the computer of the point exchange device to execute a point awarding process of awarding points based on the value of the prize read by the reading process; and member information being registered in the computer of the point exchange device. a step of executing a product exchange process in which the points given by the point exchange device are exchanged for a product different from the prize on the condition that the points are exchanged for the prize, and the points are exchanged for the It is characterized by exchanging goods.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a commodity exchange system and a commodity exchange method that enable the clerk of the game parlor to exchange for a commodity outside the game parlor without being busy.

It is a figure which shows an example of the outline|summary of a goods exchange system. It is a figure which shows an example of each system which comprises a goods exchange system. It is a figure which shows an example of the external perspective view of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the back perspective view of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the point exchange apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the external view of a premium|prize. It is a figure which shows an example of the member information memorize|stored by member management DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the purchase information memorize|stored by purchase management DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the merchandise information memorize|stored by merchandise management DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the point information memorize|stored by point management DB. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of processing at the time of point exchange operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of point confirmation operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of goods exchange operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of goods confirmation operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of member registration operation. It is a figure which shows an example of a process at the time of member information update operation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of main processing in the member management server; It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a purchase management server. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a goods management server. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in a point management server. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of point exchange. It is a figure which shows an example of animation at the time of cancellation. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of animation when checking points; It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of goods exchange. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of category operation. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of animation during a sorting operation; It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of goods confirmation. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of member registration. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of member information update. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of point exchange operation, and the process at the time of point confirmation operation. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of a process at the time of goods exchange operation, and a process at the time of goods confirmation operation. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of member registration operation, and the process at the time of member information update operation. It is a figure which shows an example of each system which comprises the goods exchange system in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the main process in the point exchange apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of main processing in a mobile terminal; It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of point confirmation operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of goods exchange operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of goods confirmation operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of member registration operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of member information update operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of two-dimensional code operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of point addition operation in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of animation when confirming a point in the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of goods exchange in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of goods confirmation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of member registration in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of member information update in 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of animation when displaying a two-dimensional code in the second embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of point addition in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of point exchange operation, the process at the time of point addition operation, and the process at the time of point confirmation operation in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of goods exchange operation in 2nd Embodiment, and the process at the time of goods confirmation operation. It is a diagram showing an example of the transition of the member registration operation processing, the member information update operation processing, and the two-dimensional code operation processing in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline|summary of the goods exchange system in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of another aspect of the outline|summary of the goods exchange system in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of each system which comprises the goods exchange system in 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of deposit information stored by a deposit management DB in the third embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of point exchange operation in 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of main processing in the deposit server in the third embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of point exchange impossibility in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of point exchange operation in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the process at the time of point addition in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of point exchange in 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of each system which comprises the goods exchange system in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game shop member information memorize|stored by the game shop member management DB in 5th Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of main processing in the amusement arcade member management server in the fifth embodiment; It is a figure which shows an example of transition of the process at the time of point addition operation in 5th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of each system which comprises the goods exchange system in 6th Embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of wholesaler management information stored in a wholesaler management DB in the sixth embodiment; It is a figure which shows the animation which displays the remaining amount of money of deposit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the modification of the animation at the time of member registration. It is a figure which shows the modification of the animation at the time of member information update. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of limited-time goods exchange in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of limited quantity goods exchange in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation which displays that there are few goods remaining in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation which performs point exchange for every premium|prize in a modification. It is a figure which shows the 1st modification of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 3rd modification of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 4th modification of a point exchange apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the animation at the time of point exchange in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the outline|summary of the goods exchange system in a modification.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(First embodiment)
First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 33. FIG.

(Outline of product exchange system)
First, with reference to FIG. 1, an overview of the product exchange system according to the first embodiment will be described.

First, the game parlors, players, shops, wholesalers, and point association shown in FIG. 1 will be described.

Here, the “game parlor” is a store that has gaming machines (for example, pachinko and slot machines) and that rents out game media (for example, game balls and game medals) to players. Say.

A "player" is a person who plays a game at a game parlor.

A "shop" is a store where points are exchanged for prizes possessed by players (specifically, prizes 50 to be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 6) by means of the point exchange device 1, which will be described later.

Further, a "wholesaler" means a trader who purchases the prizes 50 from shops and wholesales the prizes 50 to amusement arcades.

The term "point association" refers to a company that issues points to wholesalers and deals with products.

Next, a description will be given of the relationships among the game parlors, players, shops, wholesalers, and point associations shown in FIG.

(players and pachinko parlors)
A player plays a game on a game machine installed in a game parlor. Specifically, the player first borrows the game media by paying cash to the game parlor. Then, the player uses the game media to play a game on the gaming machine installed in the game parlor. On the other hand, the game parlor exchanges the player's game media for prizes 50 . Specifically, the gaming parlor counts the game media of the player with a game media counting device, and issues a receipt to the player on which information related to the counting result is recorded. Then, the game store exchanges the receipt issued to the player for the prize 50 corresponding to the receipt.

(players and shops)
The shop exchanges the prize 50 exchanged by the player at the game store for points. Specifically, the player gives the prize 50 exchanged at the game parlor to the shop. Then, the shop gives points corresponding to the prize 50 handed over from the player.

(Point association and players)
The point association exchanges the player's points for merchandise. Specifically, the player selects a product within the range of the awarded points, and passes the points corresponding to the selected product to the point association. Then, the point association gives the product selected by the player to the player.

(shops and wholesalers)
The wholesaler buys the prize 50 from the shop. Specifically, the shop delivers the gift 50 exchanged for the points to the wholesaler. Then, the wholesaler pays the shop cash equivalent to the prize 50 handed over from the shop.

Also, the wholesaler sells the points to the shop. Specifically, the shop pays cash to the wholesaler. Then, the wholesaler issues points corresponding to cash to the shop.

Note that the wholesaler may exchange the gift 50 of the shop for points. Specifically, the shop delivers the gift 50 exchanged for the points to the wholesaler. Then, the wholesaler issues points corresponding to the prize 50 handed over from the shop.

(Wholesale and amusement stores)
The wholesaler wholesales the prize 50 to the game store. Specifically, the game store pays cash to the wholesaler. Then, the wholesaler delivers the prize 50 corresponding to the paid cash to the game parlor.

(Wholesale dealers and point associations)
The wholesaler purchases points from the point association. Specifically, the wholesaler pays cash to the point association. Then, the point association issues points corresponding to the paid cash to the wholesaler.

(Each system that makes up the product exchange system)
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, each system constituting the product exchange system will be described.

The product exchange system in the first embodiment is composed of a point exchange device 1, a mobile terminal P, a member management system 100, a purchase management system 200, a product management system 300, and a point management system 400. Therefore, the point exchange device 1, the mobile terminal P, and each system will be described below.

(Point exchange device 1)
The point exchange device 1 is a device for exchanging points for prizes 50, and is installed in a shop. Also, the point exchange device 1 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the member management server 101 , the purchase management server 201 , the product management server 301 and the point management server 401 . Note that the point exchange device 1 will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.

(mobile terminal P)
The mobile terminal P has a function capable of reading two-dimensional codes. Also, the mobile terminal P is provided so as to be able to communicate with the member management server 101 and the point management server 401 .

(Membership management system 100)
The member management system 100 is composed of a member management server 101 and a member management DB 102, and is a system for managing member information.

(Membership management server 101)
The member management server 101 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1 and the mobile terminal P, and is provided to perform processing for storing member information in the member management DB 102 . The member management server 101 is managed by the point association.

(Member management DB 102)
The member management DB 102 is provided to store member information. The member management DB 102 will be detailed later with reference to FIG.

(Purchase management system 200)
The purchase management system 200 is composed of a purchase management server 201 and a purchase management DB 202, and is a system for managing information on products exchanged by players.

(Purchase management server 201)
The purchase management server 201 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1 , and is provided to perform processing for storing purchase information in the purchase management DB 202 . The purchase management server 201 is managed by the point association.

(Purchase management DB 202)
A purchase management DB 202 is provided to store purchase information. The purchase management DB 202 will be detailed later with reference to FIG.

(Product management system 300)
The product management system 300 is composed of a product management server 301 and a product management DB 302, and is a system for managing information on products exchangeable by players.

(Product management server 301)
The product management server 301 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1 , and is provided to perform processing for storing product information in the product management DB 302 . The product management server 301 is managed by the point association.

(Product management DB 302)
The product management DB 302 is provided to store product information. Note that the merchandise management DB 302 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

(Point management system 400)
The point management system 400 is composed of a point management server 401 and a point management DB 402, and is a system for managing information on points.

(Point management server 401)
The point management server 401 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1 and the mobile terminal P, and is provided to perform processing for storing point information in the point management DB 402 . Note that the point management server 401 is managed by the point association.

(Point management DB 402)
A point management DB 402 is provided to store point information. Note that the point management DB 402 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10 .

(Details of point exchange device 1)
Next, the details of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG.

(Liquid crystal display device 2)
The liquid crystal display device 2 is provided in the center of the point exchange device 1 and is provided to display various information. The liquid crystal display device 2 also includes a touch panel sensor 2a.

(Premium insertion part 3)
The prize insertion unit 3 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 2 in a front view, and is provided for throwing in the prize 50 when exchanging the prize 50 for points. Here, the prize inserting unit 3 can insert a first prize 51, a second prize 52, and a third prize 53, which will be described later.

(Premium Return Section 4)
The prize return section 4 is provided below the prize insertion section 3 and provided to return the prize 50 inserted in the prize insertion section 3 . Here, the prize return unit 4 can return a first prize 51, a second prize 52, and a third prize 53, which have been inserted into the prize insertion unit 3. FIG.

(Camera 5)
The camera 5 is provided above the liquid crystal display device 2 and is provided to photograph a player using the point exchange device 1 . Here, the camera 5 is provided for photographing a person who throws in a counterfeit item when it is determined that the prize 50 thrown into the prize inserting section 3 is a counterfeit item.

(speaker 6)
The speaker 6 is provided for outputting usage instructions in the form of voice information when using the point exchange device 1 . Here, the speaker 6 includes a right speaker 6a provided on the right side of the camera 5 when viewed from the front, and a left speaker 6b provided on the left side of the camera 5 when viewed from the front.

(Paper exit 7)
The paper ejection port 7 is provided in the front direction of the pedestal provided in the point exchange device 1, and ejects the printed paper (receipt) when the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is printed. Provided for paper.

(Two-dimensional code reading unit 8)
The two-dimensional code reading unit 8 is provided on a pedestal provided below the liquid crystal display device 2 and is provided for reading the two-dimensional code of the user of the point exchange device 1 .

(Premium extractor 9)
The prize take-out unit 9 is provided on the back side of the point exchange device 1 and is provided to take out a prize 50 that has been exchanged for points. Also, the prize take-out portion 9 is composed of a door portion 9a and a key portion 9b. Here, inside the point exchange device 1, a box containing a first prize 51 described later, a box containing a second prize 52 described later, and a box containing a third prize 53 described later are provided. A first prize 51, which will be described later, a second prize 52, which will be described later, and a third prize 53, which will be described later, are stored separately.

A box containing a first prize 51 described later, a box containing a second prize 52 described below, and a box containing a third prize 53 described later are provided outside the point exchange device 1, and are exchanged for points. It is also possible to carry the given prize 50 into each box.

(Block diagram of point exchange device 1)
Next, a block diagram of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

The point exchange device 1 includes a liquid crystal display device 2, a touch panel sensor 2a, a camera 5, a right speaker 6a, a left speaker 6b, a two-dimensional A code reading unit 8, a prize reading unit 15, a printing unit 16, a communication unit 17, and a power supply unit 18 are connected.

(Control board 10)
The control board 10 is provided inside the point exchange device 1 and is provided to control the point exchange device 1 . The control board 10 also includes a CPU 11 , a ROM 12 and a RAM 13 .

(CPU 11)
The CPU 11 is provided on the control board 10, reads programs stored in the ROM 12, and performs predetermined arithmetic processing to operate the liquid crystal display device 2, the right speaker 6a, the left speaker 6b, and the two-dimensional code reader 8. , the prize reading unit 15 , the printing unit 16 , the communication unit 17 , and the power supply unit 18 .

(ROM12)
The ROM 12 is provided on the control board 10 and is provided to store control programs executed by the CPU 11, data tables, data for transmitting various commands, and the like. For example, the ROM 12 stores an exchange device ID with which the point exchange device 1 can be identified.

(RAM 13)
The RAM 13 is provided on the control board 10 . Also, the RAM 13 is provided to store various data determined by the execution of the program by the CPU 11 . Specifically, the RAM 13 is provided with various counters and various storage areas.

(I/O port 14)
The I/O port 14 is provided to exchange signals between the control board 10 and peripheral devices.

(Premium reading unit 15)
The prize reader 15 is provided to read the prize 50 inserted into the prize inserter 3 . Specifically, the prize reading unit 15 performs processing for identifying a first prize 51 described later, a second prize 52 described later, and a third prize 53 described later, and determines the authenticity of the prize 50 inserted into the prize insertion unit 3. is provided to do

(Printing unit 16)
A printing unit 16 is provided for printing an image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Specifically, the printing unit 16 prints the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 on paper (receipt) (not shown) and discharges the paper from the paper discharge port 7 .

(Communication unit 17)
The communication unit 17 is provided to communicate with the member management server 101 , the purchase management server 201 , the product management server 301 and the point management server 401 .

(Power supply unit 18)
The power supply unit 18 is provided inside the point exchange device 1 and is provided to supply power to the point exchange device 1 . The power supply unit 18 includes a power supply board (not shown) for controlling power supply to the point exchange device 1 and a power button (not shown) for operating power supply to the point exchange device 1. ) and a power switch (not shown) for detecting the operation of the power button.

(External view of prize 50)
Next, an external view of the prize 50 will be described with reference to FIG.

As the prizes 50, a first prize 51, a second prize 52, and a third prize 53 are provided. It should be noted that when the term “prize 50” is used, it is a general term for the first prize 51, the second prize 52, and the third prize 53, or any of the first prize 51, the second prize 52, and the third prize 53. have meaning.

(First prize 51)
The first prize 51 is a prize having a higher value than the second prize 52 and the third prize 53 . Here, the first prize 51 is provided with a first prize chip 51a.

(First prize chip 51a)
The first prize chip 51 a is a chip for storing information related to the first prize 51 . Here, in the first prize chip 51a, value information relating to the value of the first prize 51, shop information of the shop that handles the first prize 51, and information used for authenticity determination processing in step S6-4, which will be described later, are stored. It stores the first premium security information to be received.

(Second prize 52)
The second prize 52 is a prize having a higher value than the third prize 53 and a lower value than the first prize 51 . Here, the second prize 52 is provided with a second prize chip 52a.

(Second premium chip 52a)
The second prize chip 52a is a chip for storing information related to the second prize 52. FIG. Here, the second premium chip 52a contains value information related to the value of the second premium 52, shop information of the shop that handles the second premium 52, and information used in authenticity determination processing in step S6-4 described later. and stores the second premium security information to be received.

(Third prize 53)
The third prize 53 is a prize having a lower value than the first prize 51 and the second prize 52 . Here, the third prize 53 is provided with a third prize chip 53a.

(Third prize chip 53a)
The third prize chip 53a is a chip for storing information related to the third prize 53. FIG. Here, in the third prize chip 53a, the value information related to the value of the third prize 53, the shop information of the shop that handles the third prize 53, and the information used for authenticity determination processing in step S6-4 described later. It stores the third prize security information that is provided.

(Member information stored by member management DB 102)
Next, referring to FIG. 7, member information stored in the member management DB 102 will be described.

The member management DB 102 includes a member ID storage area 102a for storing member IDs, a name storage area 102b for storing member names, an address storage area 102c for storing members' addresses, and members' A terminal identification information storage area 102d for storing terminal identification information, a telephone number storage area 102e for storing the member's telephone number, an email address storage area 102f for storing the member's email address, and the member's A password storage area 102g for storing a password, an age storage area 102h for storing the member's age, and a gender storage area 102i for storing the member's gender are provided. there is

For example, "00000001" in the member ID storage area 102a, "Ichiro Tanaka" stored in the name storage area 102b, and "△△1-2, XX Ward, Tokyo" stored in the address storage area 102c. , "0123456789" stored in the terminal identification information storage area 102d, "03-XXXX-XXXX" stored in the telephone number storage area 102e, and "abc@XXXX" stored in the mail address storage area 102f com", "2525" stored in the password storage area 102g, "36" stored in the age storage area 102h, and "male" stored in the gender storage area 102i. stored in association with each other.

In this embodiment, the age storage area 102h stores the member's age, but the age storage area 102h may store information indicating that the member is "18" or older. As a result, it is possible to omit the trouble of inputting the age at the time of membership registration.

(Purchase information stored by purchase management DB 202)
Next, the purchase information stored by the purchase management DB 202 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, "purchasing" means exchanging points for goods.

The purchase management DB 202 stores a purchase ID storage area 202a for storing purchase IDs, a purchase date storage area 202b for storing product purchase dates, and the ID of the point exchange device 1 where purchase processing was performed. a purchaser storage area 202d for storing the name of the purchased member; a purchased product storage area 202e for storing information related to the purchased product; A scheduled shipping date storage area 202f for storing the scheduled shipping date of the product, a shipping destination storage area 202g for storing information regarding the shipping destination of the purchased product, and information regarding the telephone number of the purchased member are stored. A purchasing member telephone number storage area 202h is provided for this purpose, and each data is linked.

For example, "00000001" in the purchase ID storage area 202a, "2018/01/01" stored in the purchase date storage area 202b, "00000001" stored in the exchange device ID storage area 202c, and the purchaser "Ichiro Tanaka" stored in the storage area 202d, "Product A" stored in the purchased product storage area 202e, "2018/01/02" stored in the scheduled shipping date storage area 202f, The data "03-XXXX-XXXX" stored in the purchasing member telephone number storage area 202h and the data "XX-ku, Tokyo △△1-2" stored in the shipping address storage area 202g are linked. remembered.

Here, when the point exchange device 1 is delivered to the shop, the purchase management server 201 associates the ID of the point exchange device 1 with information related to the shop to which the device is delivered and stores them. As a result, the shop can be specified based on the ID of the point exchange device 1 on which the purchase process is performed, which is stored in the exchange device ID storage area 202c. It should be noted that the purchase management DB 202 may be provided with a shop storage area for the purchase management DB for storing information related to shops.

(Product information stored by product management DB 302)
Next, the product information stored by the product management DB 302 will be described with reference to FIG.

The product management DB 302 stores a product ID storage area 302a for storing product IDs, a product name storage area 302b for storing product names, product description information, and scheduled delivery date information. a category storage area 302d for storing category information; an image data storage area 302e for storing product image data; and an inventory for storing the number of products in stock. a number storage area 302f; a required point storage area 302g for storing information relating to points required to exchange for merchandise; an expiration date storage area 302h for storing information relating to the expiration date of merchandise; A purchase price storage area 302i for storing information related to the purchase price of the product and a supplier storage area 302j for storing the supplier of the product are provided, and each data is linked.

For example, "00000001" in the product ID storage area 302a, "product A" stored in the product name storage area 302b, and "..." stored in the product description storage area 302c. , "food" stored in the category storage area 302d, "A.jpg" stored in the image data storage area 302e, and "250" stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f. , "500" stored in the required point storage area 302g, "2018/11/01" stored in the expiry date storage area 302h, and "450" stored in the purchase price storage area 302i. , and "A Food Co., Ltd." stored in the supplier storage area 302j are associated with each other.

(Point information stored by point management DB 402)
Next, the point information stored by the point management DB 402 will be described with reference to FIG.

The point management DB 402 contains a point ID storage area 402a for storing point IDs, an update date/time storage area 402b for storing information related to update dates, and information related to shops where information related to points has been updated. A shop storage area 402c for storing information, an exchange device ID storage area 402d for a point management DB for storing the ID of the point exchange apparatus 1 whose information related to points has been updated, and a member ID storage area 102a of the member management DB 102 A member ID storage area 402e for the point management DB for storing information related to the member ID stored in the member name storage area 402f for storing information related to the name of the member whose points are updated; An updated point storage area 402g for storing information related to the value of the points added by the update, an expiration date storage area 402h for storing information related to the expiration date of the points added by the update, and information related to the security code. A security code storage area 402i is provided for storage, and each data is linked.

Here, the point management DB 402 stores when the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging points for gifts, when the mobile terminal P performs a process of exchanging points for points, and when the point exchange apparatus 1 performs a point exchange process. The stored information is updated when the process of exchanging the product with the customer is performed.

For example, when the point exchange device 1 performs the process of exchanging the gift 50 for points, the data in the line with the value "00000001" in the point ID storage area 402a is stored. Then, when the process of exchanging for points is performed by the mobile terminal P, the data of the line with the value "00000002" in the point ID storage area 402a is stored. Then, when the process of exchanging points for goods is performed, the data of the row where the value of the point ID storage area 402a is "00000200" is stored.

Here, when the expiration date is reached, the information in the row of the point ID "00000002" in the point management DB 402 is deleted. At this time, the information in the row of the related point ID "00000001" may be deleted together.

Also, the information in the line of the related point ID "00000001" may be deleted when the information in the line of the related point ID "00000002" is stored.

(When the point exchange device 1 performs the process of exchanging points for the prize 50)
When the point exchange device 1 performs the process of exchanging points for the prize 50, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date and time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the point management DB exchange apparatus ID storage area 402d, Various information is stored in the update point storage area 402g and the security code storage area 402i.

For example, as shown in the line "00000001" in the point ID storage area 402a, the data "2018/01/01/11:10" in the update date/time storage area 402b and the data "Store A" in the shop storage area 402c , the data "00000001" in the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the data "10,000" in the update point storage area 402g, and the data "****" in the security code storage area 402i. ” are associated with each other and stored.

When the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging points for the prize 50, information is stored in the point management DB member ID storage area 402e, member name storage area 402f, and expiration date storage area 402h. will not be

(When processing to exchange for points is performed by mobile terminal P)
When the process of exchanging for points is performed by the mobile terminal P, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, and the point management DB Various information is stored in the member ID storage area 402e, the member name storage area 402f, the update point storage area 402g, and the expiration date storage area 402h.

For example, as shown in the line "00000002" in the point ID storage area 402a, the data "2018/01/01/11:11" in the update date/time storage area 402b and the data "A store" in the shop storage area 402c , the data "00000001" in the point management DB exchange device ID storage area 402d, the data "00000001" in the point management DB member ID storage area 402e, and the data "Ichiro Tanaka" in the member name storage area 402f. , the data "10,000" in the update point storage area 402g and the data "2018/03/31" in the expiration date storage area 402h are stored in association with each other.

It should be noted that no information is stored in the security code storage area 402i when the process of exchanging points for prizes is performed by the mobile terminal P. FIG.

(When the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging points for products)
When the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging points for goods, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date and time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the points Various information is stored in the management DB member ID storage area 402e, the member name storage area 402f, and the update point storage area 402g.

For example, as shown in the line "00000200" in the point ID storage area 402a, the data "2018/02/01/20:47" in the update date/time storage area 402b and the data "Store A" in the shop storage area 402c , the data "00000001" in the point management DB exchange device ID storage area 402d, the data "00000001" in the point management DB member ID storage area 402e, and the data "Ichiro Tanaka" in the member name storage area 402f. , and the data "-5,000" in the update point storage area 402g are associated with each other and stored.

Note that when the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging points for goods, no information is stored in the expiration date storage area 402h or the security code storage area 402i.

(Main processing in point exchange device 1)
Next, main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1)
In step S1, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the power is turned on. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the power source unit 18 has turned on the power. If it is determined that the power is turned on (step S1=YES), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not turned on (step S1=NO), the process proceeds to step S3.

(Step S2)
In step S2, the CPU 11 performs top menu display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the top menu image on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S2 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S3)
In step S3, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not it is being activated. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the power supply unit 18 is powered on. Then, if it is determined that the device is being activated (step S3=YES), the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not in operation (step S3=NO), the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S4)
In step S4, the CPU 11 performs top menu display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs the process of displaying the top menu image on the liquid crystal display device 2 as in step S2. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to step S5.

(Step S5)
In step S5, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "point exchange" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "redeem points" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "redeem points" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor 2a has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "redeem points" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "redeem points" operation has been performed (step S5=YES), the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "redeem points" operation has not been performed (step S5=NO), the process proceeds to step S7.

(Step S6)
In step S6, the CPU 11 performs point exchange operation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 11 performs a process for exchanging the prize 50 for points. Then, when the process of step S4 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S7)
In step S7, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "point confirmation" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "point confirmation" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "point confirmation" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor 2a has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "point confirmation" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "point confirmation" operation has been performed (step S7=YES), the process proceeds to step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "point confirmation" operation has not been performed (step S7=NO), the process proceeds to step S9.

(Step S8)
In step S8, the CPU 11 performs point confirmation operation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 11 performs a process for displaying the points currently possessed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S8 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S9)
In step S9, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "product exchange" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "item exchange" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "item exchange" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not the touch panel sensor 2a has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "item exchange" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "product exchange" operation has been performed (step S9=YES), the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "product exchange" operation has not been performed (step S9=NO), the process proceeds to step S11.

(Step S10)
In step S10, the CPU 11 performs a product exchange operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the CPU 11 performs processing for exchanging points for products. Then, when the process of step S10 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S11)
In step S11, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "product confirmation" has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "confirm product" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "confirm product" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not the touch panel sensor 2a has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "product confirmation" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "product confirmation" operation has been performed (step S11=YES), the process proceeds to step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "product confirmation" operation has not been performed (step S11=NO), the process proceeds to step S13.

(Step S12)
In step S12, the CPU 11 performs a product confirmation operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying products that can be exchanged for points. Then, when the process of step S12 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S13)
In step S13, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "membership registration" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "member registration" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "member registration" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that an area corresponding to "member registration" has been operated has been received by the touch panel sensor 2a. Then, if it is determined that the "membership registration" operation has been performed (step S13=YES), the process proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "membership registration" operation has not been performed (step S13=NO), the process proceeds to step S15.

(Step S14)
In step S14, the CPU 11 performs member registration operation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 11 performs processes necessary for member registration. Then, when the process of step S14 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S15)
In step S15, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "update member information" has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "Member Information Update" in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "Member Information Update" is operated. A signal to that effect is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "member information update" has been operated has been received by the touch panel sensor 2a. Then, if it is determined that the "member information update" operation has been performed (step S15=YES), the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "member information update" operation has not been performed (step S15=NO), the process proceeds to step S17.

(Step S16)
In step S16, the CPU 11 performs member information update operation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 11 performs a process of updating registered member information. Then, when the process of step S16 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S17)
In step S17, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "language" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "language" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "language" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "language" has been operated has been received by the touch panel sensor 2a. If it is determined that the "language" operation has been performed (step S17=YES), the process proceeds to step S18. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "language" operation has not been performed (step S17=NO), the process proceeds to step S19.

(Step S18)
In step S18, the CPU 11 performs language switching processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for switching the language displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S18 ends, the process proceeds to step S19.

As shown in FIG. 22(A), the point exchange device 1 can switch between Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean languages. It may be switchable with the language of

(Step S19)
In step S19, the CPU 11 performs crime prevention processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of photographing with the camera 5 when the prize read by the prize reading section 15 is a counterfeit or when the door portion 9a is opened. Then, when the processing of step S19 is completed, the main processing in the point exchange device 1 is completed, and the processing is executed again from step S1.

(Processing when redeeming points)
Next, based on FIG. 12, the point exchange operation time processing performed in step S6 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S6-1)
At step S6-1, the CPU 11 performs a prize throwing image display process. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 an image (see FIG. 22B) for prompting the prize insertion unit 3 to insert the prize 50 . Then, when the process of step S6-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S6-2.

(Step S6-2)
In step S6-2, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated when an area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the prize-throwing image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S6-2=YES), the subroutine of the point exchange operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S6-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-3.

(Step S6-3)
At step S6-3, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the prize 50 has been read. Here, when the prize reading unit 15 reads the prize 50 inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 , the prize reading unit 15 transmits a signal indicating that the prize 50 has been read to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that the prize 50 has been read has been received from the prize reading unit 15 . Then, if it is determined that the prize 50 has been read (step S6-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prize 50 has not been read (step S6-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-2.

(Step S6-4)
At step S6-4, the CPU 11 performs authenticity determination processing. Specifically, the prize reader 15 reads the first prize security information stored in the first prize chip 51a, the second prize security information stored in the second prize chip 52a, and the third prize chip 53a. The stored third premium security information is transmitted to the control board 10 . Then, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the prize 50 is a counterfeit based on each piece of security information received from the prize reader 15 . Then, when the process of step S6-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-5.

(Step S6-5)
At step S6-5, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a counterfeit has been detected. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a counterfeit is detected as a result of performing the authenticity determination process of step S6-4. Then, if it is determined that a counterfeit has been detected (step S6-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that no counterfeit has been detected (step S6-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-7.

(Step S6-6)
At step S6-6, the CPU 11 performs counterfeit prize return processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of returning the prize 50 determined to be a counterfeit to the prize return unit 4 . Further, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying an image indicating that the prize 50 has been returned on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S6-6 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

Here, when the counterfeit prize 50 is detected, a process of photographing the person who has thrown the counterfeit prize 50 into the prize insertion unit 3 is performed by the crime prevention processing in step S19. As a result, it is possible to store the appearance of a person who illegally exchanges the counterfeit prize 50 for points.

Note that when the counterfeit prize 50 is detected, an image notifying that the counterfeit prize 50 has been detected may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . At this time, the speaker 6 may output a voice notifying that the counterfeit prize 50 has been detected. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent exchange of counterfeit prizes 50 for points.

(Step S6-7)
At step S6-7, the CPU 11 performs a gift throwing image update process. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of updating the image (see FIG. 22B), which is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 and prompts the prize insertion unit 3 to insert the prize 50 . When the process of step S6-7 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-8.

(Step S6-8)
At step S6-8, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the prize 50 has been read. Here, when the prize reading unit 15 reads the prize 50 inserted into the prize insertion unit 3, the prize reading unit 15 transmits a signal indicating that the prize 50 has been read. That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that the prize 50 has been read has been received from the prize reading unit 15 . Then, if it is determined that the prize 50 has been read (step S6-8=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the prize 50 has not been read (step S6-8=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-9.

(Step S6-9)
At step S6-9, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "exchange" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in the prize-throwing-in image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S6-9=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S6-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-10.

(Step S6-10)
At step S6-10, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated when an area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the prize-throwing image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S6-10=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S6-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-8.

(Step S6-11)
In step S6-11, the CPU 11 performs prize return processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of returning the prize 50 to the prize return section 4 . Further, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying an image (see FIG. 23E) indicating that the prize 50 has been returned on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S6-11 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

(Step S6-12)
At step S6-12, the CPU 11 performs confirmation image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 an image (see FIG. 22(D)) prompting confirmation of exchanging points for the prize 50 . When the process of step S6-12 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-13.

(Step S6-13)
At step S6-13, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "cancel" in the confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S6-13=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S6-13=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-15.

(Step S6-14)
At step S6-14, the CPU 11 performs prize return processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of returning the prize 50 to the prize return section 4 . Further, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying an image (see FIG. 23E) indicating that the prize 50 has been returned on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S6-14 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

(Step S6-15)
At step S6-15, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "exchange" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in the confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S6-15=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S6-15=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-13.

(Step S6-16)
At step S6-16, the CPU 11 performs point exchange information transmission processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for transmitting point exchange information to the point management server 401 . Here, the "point exchange information" includes at least the ID of the point exchange device 1 and information related to the number of points to be exchanged. When the process of step S6-16 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-17.

(Step S6-17)
At step S6-17, the CPU 11 performs security code reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for receiving a security code from the point management server 401 . When the process of step S6-17 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-18.

(Step S6-18)
In step S6-18, the CPU 11 performs point redemption two-dimensional code generation processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 controls information relating to the URL for accessing the point management server 401, more specifically, information relating to the URL for performing procedures for exchanging points, and the number of points to be exchanged. and a two-dimensional code having information related to the security code. When the process of step S6-18 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-19.

(Step S6-19)
At step S6-19, the CPU 11 performs replacement receipt issue image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 displays on the liquid crystal display device 2 an exchange receipt issuance image (see FIG. 22E) that notifies that a paper (receipt) for exchanging the prize 50 for points will be issued. process. When the process of step S6-19 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-20.

(Step S6-20)
At step S6-20, the CPU 11 performs replacement receipt issuing processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 16 to print the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for point redemption in step S6-18 on paper (receipt), and print the printed paper (receipt). is discharged from the discharge port 7. Then, when the process of step S6-20 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation time process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

(Processing during point confirmation operation)
Next, based on FIG. 13, the point confirmation operation processing performed in step S8 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S8-1)
In step S8-1, the CPU 11 performs two-dimensional code read image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the two-dimensional code read image (see FIG. 24B) on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S8-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S8-2.

(Step S8-2)
In step S8-2, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the two-dimensional code read image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated. A signal to that effect is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S8-2=YES), the subroutine of the point confirmation operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S8-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-3.

(Step S8-3)
At step S8-3, the CPU 11 performs two-dimensional code reading processing. Here, when the two-dimensional code is read, the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 transmits a signal related to the read two-dimensional code to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal related to the read two-dimensional code from the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 and performs processing for receiving the signal. When the process of step S8-3 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-4.

Incidentally, in the two-dimensional code reading process of step S8-3, a two-dimensional code that can identify information related to the member is read.

(Step S8-4)
At step S8-4, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not reading is completed. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the reading of the two-dimensional code has been completed by the two-dimensional code reading process of step S8-3. Then, if it is determined that reading is completed (step S8-4=YES), the process proceeds to step S8-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that reading has not been completed (step S8-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-2.

(Step S8-5)
At step S8-5, the CPU 11 performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 stores the member management server 101 in the member management DB 102 based on the two-dimensional code that can identify the member information read by the two-dimensional code reading process in step S8-3. A process of requesting transmission of the member information received is performed, and a process of receiving the member information from the member management server 101 is performed. When the process of step S8-5 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-6.

Here, "member information" includes information stored in the member ID storage area 102a, information stored in the name storage area 102b, information stored in the address storage area 102c, and terminal identification information. Information stored in storage area 102d, information stored in telephone number storage area 102e, information stored in mail address storage area 102f, information stored in password storage area 102g, age Information stored in the storage area 102h and information stored in the gender storage area 102i.

(Step S8-6)
In step S8-6, the CPU 11 performs point information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of requesting the point management server 401 to transmit the point information stored in the point management DB 402 based on the member information received by the member information receiving process of step S8-5. , and receives point information corresponding to the member information from the point management server 401 . When the process of step S8-6 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-7.

Here, "point information" includes information stored in the point ID storage area 402a, information stored in the update date/time storage area 402b, information stored in the shop storage area 402c, and point management information. Information stored in the DB exchange device ID storage area 402d, information stored in the point management DB member ID storage area 402e, information stored in the member name storage area 402f, and update point storage area. 402g and information stored in the expiration date storage area 402h.

(Step S8-7)
In step S8-7, the CPU 11 performs point confirmation image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 displays a point confirmation image (see FIG. 24C) on the liquid crystal display device 2 based on the point information corresponding to the member information received by the point information receiving process of step S8-6. process. When the process of step S8-7 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-8.

(Step S8-8)
At step S8-8, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "print" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "printing" is operated in the point confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "printing" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "print" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "print" operation has been performed (step S8-8=YES), the process proceeds to step S8-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "print" operation has not been performed (step S8-8=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-10.

(Step S8-9)
In step S8-9, the CPU 11 performs point confirmation image print processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 16 to print the point confirmation image displayed by the point confirmation image display processing in step S8-7 on paper (receipt), and discharges the printed paper (receipt). A process of discharging paper through the port 7 is performed. Then, when the process of step S8-9 is completed, the subroutine of the point confirmation operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange device 1. FIG.

(Step S8-10)
At step S8-10, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "end" in the point confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S8-10=YES), the subroutine of the point confirmation operation processing is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S8-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-11.

(Step S8-11)
In step S8-11, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "details" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "details" in the point confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "details" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "details" has been operated, and determines whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "details" operation has been performed (step S8-11=YES), the process proceeds to step S8-12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "details" operation has not been performed (step S8-11=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-8.

(Step S8-12)
In step S8-12, the CPU 11 performs detailed image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying a detailed image (see FIG. 24D) on the liquid crystal display device 2 . When the process of step S8-12 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-13.

(Step S8-13)
At step S8-13, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cursor" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to the "cursor" in the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated by the touch panel sensor 2a, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S8-13=YES), the process proceeds to step S8-14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" has not been operated (step S8-13=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-15.

Although the details will be described later, the 'cursor' means an 'up cursor' and a 'down cursor'.

(Step S8-14)
In step S8-14, the CPU 11 performs detailed image display update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated, the CPU 11 changes the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 to the area corresponding to the "up cursor". Correspondingly, a process for updating the display of the liquid crystal display device 2 is performed, and when the area corresponding to the "lower cursor" is operated, the "lower cursor" operates the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Processing is performed to update the display of the liquid crystal display device 2 in response to the request. When the process of step S8-14 is completed, the process proceeds to step S8-13.

(Step S8-15)
At step S8-15, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "print" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "printing" in the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "printing" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "print" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "print" operation has been performed (step S8-15=YES), the process proceeds to step S8-16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "print" operation has not been performed (step S8-15=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-17.

(Step S8-16)
At step S8-16, the CPU 11 performs detailed image printing processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 16 to print the detailed image displayed by the detailed image display process of step S8-12 and the detailed image updated by the detailed image display update process of step S8-14 on paper (receipt ) and eject the printed paper (receipt) from the paper ejection port 7 . Then, when the process of step S8-16 is completed, the subroutine of the point confirmation operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange device 1. FIG.

(Step S8-17)
In step S8-17, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "end" in the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S8-17=YES), the subroutine of the point confirmation operation processing is terminated, and the processing proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S8-17=NO), the process proceeds to step S8-13.

(Processing at product exchange operation)
Next, based on FIG. 14, the product exchange operation processing performed in step S10 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S10-1)
In step S10-1, the CPU 11 performs two-dimensional code read image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying a two-dimensional code read image (see FIG. 25B) on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S10-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S10-2.

(Step S10-2)
In step S10-2, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the two-dimensional code read image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated. A signal to that effect is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S10-2=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S10-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-3.

(Step S10-3)
At step S10-3, the CPU 11 performs two-dimensional code reading processing. Here, when the two-dimensional code is read, the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 transmits a signal related to the read two-dimensional code to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal related to the read two-dimensional code from the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 and performs processing for receiving the signal. Then, when the process of step S10-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S10-4.

In addition, in the two-dimensional code reading process of step S10-3, a two-dimensional code that can identify information related to the member is read. Here, the two-dimensional code that can specify the information related to the member is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P by connecting to the member management server 101 using the mobile terminal P and performing a predetermined procedure. becomes.

(Step S10-4)
In step S10-4, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not reading is completed. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the reading of the two-dimensional code has been completed by the two-dimensional code reading process of step S10-3. Then, when it is determined that reading is completed (step S10-4=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that reading has not been completed (step S10-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-2.

(Step S10-5)
In step S10-5, the CPU 11 performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 stores information related to the member read by the two-dimensional code reading process in step S10-3 in the member management DB 102 for the member management server 101 based on the identifiable two-dimensional code. A process of requesting transmission of the member information received is performed, and a process of receiving the member information from the member management server 101 is performed. Then, when the process of step S10-5 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-6.

(Step S10-6)
In step S10-6, the CPU 11 performs point information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of requesting the point management server 401 to transmit the point information stored in the point management DB 402 based on the member information received by the member information reception process of step S10-5. , and receives point information corresponding to the member information from the point management server 401 . When the process of step S10-6 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-7.

(Step S10-7)
At step S10-7, the CPU 11 performs product information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of requesting the product management server 301 to transmit the product information stored in the product management DB 302 , and performs a process of receiving the product information from the product management server 301 . When the process of step S10-7 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-8.

Here, "product information" includes information stored in the product ID storage area 302a, information stored in the product name storage area 302b, information stored in the product description storage area 302c, category Information stored in the storage area 302d, information stored in the image data storage area 302e, information stored in the inventory quantity storage area 302f, information stored in the required point storage area 302g, Information stored in the expiration date storage area 302h.

(Step S10-8)
In step S10-8, the CPU 11 performs category selection image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying a category selection image (see FIG. 25C) on the liquid crystal display device 2 based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S10-7. When the process of step S10-8 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-9.

(Step S10-9)
In step S10-9, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "category" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to the "category" in the category selection image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "category" operation has been performed (step S10-9=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "category" operation has not been performed (step S10-9=NO), the process of step S10-9 is repeated until the "category" operation is performed.

Although the details will be described later, the "categories" include "books", "miscellaneous goods", "food", "game points", "CD/DVD", "household appliances", "coin vouchers", and "all There is.

(Step S10-10)
At step S10-10, the CPU 11 performs product exchange image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 receives the member information received by the member information reception process of step S10-5, the point information received by the point information reception process of step S10-6, and the product information reception process of step S10-7. A process of displaying a product exchange image (see FIG. 25D) on the liquid crystal display device 2 is performed based on the received product information and the "category" operated in the process of step S10-9. When the process of step S10-10 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-11.

(Step S10-11)
At step S10-11, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "sort" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "sort" has been operated when the area corresponding to "sort" in the commodity exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "sort" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has been performed (step S10-11=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has not been performed (step S10-11=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-13.

(Step S10-12)
At step S10-12, the CPU 11 performs sort operation processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 first performs a process of displaying a sorting image (see FIG. 27E) displaying a plurality of sorting conditions on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Next, the CPU 11 performs processing to determine whether or not the "sorting condition" has been operated among the sorting images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, and if the "sorting condition" has been operated, Based on the "sorting condition", the product images displayed in the product exchange image are sorted. Then, when the process of step S10-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S10-11.

(Step S10-13)
At step S10-13, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "cursor" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to the "cursor" in the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated by the touch panel sensor 2a, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S10-13=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" operation has not been performed (step S10-13=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-15.

(Step S10-14)
In step S10-14, the CPU 11 performs product exchange image update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated, the CPU 11 changes the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 to correspond to the operation of the "up cursor". A process for updating the display of the liquid crystal display device 2 is performed, and when the area corresponding to the "lower cursor" is operated, the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is displayed as the "lower cursor" is operated. Processing for updating the display of the liquid crystal display device 2 is performed according to the situation. When the process of step S10-14 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-11.

(Step S10-15)
In step S10-15, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated when the area corresponding to "end" in the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S10-15=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S10-15=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-16.

(Step S10-16)
At step S10-16, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "merchandise" has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to the "product" has been operated when the area corresponding to the "product" in the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to the "merchandise" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has been performed (step S10-16=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has not been performed (step S10-16=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-11.

(Step S10-17)
At step S10-17, the CPU 11 performs product detail image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 a detailed product image (see FIG. 25(F)) corresponding to the "product" operated in step S10-16. When the process of step S10-17 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-18.

(Step S10-18)
In step S10-18, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the product detail image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S10-18=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S10-18=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-19.

(Step S10-19)
At step S10-19, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "exchange" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated when the area corresponding to "exchange" in the product detail image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S10-19=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-20. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S10-19=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-18.

(Step S10-20)
At step S10-20, the CPU 11 performs product exchange confirmation image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 a product confirmation image (see FIG. 25(G)) corresponding to the "exchange" operated by the process of step S10-19. Then, when the process of step S10-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S10-21.

(Step S10-21)
In step S10-21, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in the product exchange confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S10-21=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S10-21=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-22.

(Step S10-22)
At step S10-22, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "exchange" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in the product exchange confirmation image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S10-22=YES), the process proceeds to step S10-23. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S10-22=NO), the process proceeds to step S10-21.

(Step S10-23)
At step S10-23, the CPU 11 performs product exchange information transmission processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for transmitting product exchange information to the purchase management server 201 . When the process of step S10-23 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-24.

Here, the "merchandise exchange information" includes information relating to the exchange device ID of the point exchange device 1, information relating to the member name, information relating to the product to be exchanged, information relating to the address, and telephone number. Information pertaining to

(Step S10-24)
In step S10-24, the CPU 11 performs point subtraction information transmission processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for transmitting point subtraction information to the point management server 401 . When the process of step S10-24 is completed, the process proceeds to step S10-25.

Here, the "point subtraction information" refers to the exchange device ID of the point exchange device 1, information related to the member ID, information related to the member name, and information related to the points corresponding to the product to be exchanged. .

(Step S10-25)
In step S10-25, the CPU 11 performs product exchange completion image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 a commodity exchange completion image (see FIG. 25(H)) for notifying that the commodity exchange has been completed. Then, when the process of step S10-25 is completed, the subroutine of the product exchange operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange device 1. FIG.

(Processing at product confirmation operation)
Next, based on FIG. 15, the product confirmation operation processing performed in step S12 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S12-1)
In step S12-1, the CPU 11 performs product information reception processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of requesting the product management server 301 to transmit the product information stored in the product management DB 302 , and performs a process of receiving the product information from the product management server 301 . Then, when the process of step S12-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S12-2.

(Step S12-2)
In step S12-2, the CPU 11 performs category selection image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying a category selection image (see FIG. 28B) on the liquid crystal display device 2 based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S12-1. Then, when the process of step S12-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S12-3.

(Step S12-3)
In step S12-3, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "category" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to the "category" in the category selection image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "category" operation has been performed (step S12-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S12-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "category" operation has not been performed (step S12-3=NO), the process of step S12-3 is repeated until the "category" operation is performed.

(Step S12-4)
In step S12-4, the CPU 11 performs product list image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs the process of displaying the product list image (see FIG. 28C) on the liquid crystal display device 2 based on the "category" operated in the process of step S12-3. When the process of step S12-4 is completed, the process proceeds to step S12-5.

(Step S12-5)
At step S12-5, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "sort" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "sort" in the product list image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "sort" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "sort" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "sort" operation has been performed (step S12-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S12-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has not been performed (step S12-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S12-7.

(Step S12-6)
In step S12-6, the CPU 11 performs sort operation processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 first performs a process of displaying a sorting image (see FIG. 27E) displaying a plurality of sorting conditions on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Next, the CPU 11 performs processing to determine whether or not the "sorting condition" has been operated among the sorting images displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, and if the "sorting condition" has been operated, Based on the "sorting condition", the product images displayed in the product list image are sorted. When the process of step S12-6 is completed, the process proceeds to step S12-5.

(Step S12-7)
At step S12-7, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the "cursor" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to the "cursor" in the product list image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated by the touch panel sensor 2a, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S12-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S12-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" has not been operated (step S12-7=NO), the process proceeds to step S12-9.

(Step S12-8)
In step S12-8, the CPU 11 performs product list image update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated, the CPU 11 changes the product list image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated. When the area corresponding to the "lower cursor" is operated, the product list image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is changed to the "lower cursor". is operated, the display of the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated. When the process of step S12-8 is completed, the process proceeds to step S12-5.

(Step S12-9)
In step S12-9, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Here, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated when the area corresponding to "end" in the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S12-9=YES), the subroutine of the product confirmation operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S12-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S12-10.

(Step S12-10)
At step S12-10, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "merchandise" has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "product" is operated in the product list image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "product" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to the "merchandise" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has been performed (step S12-10=YES), the process proceeds to step S12-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has not been performed (step S12-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S12-5.

(Step S12-11)
In step S12-11, the CPU 11 performs product introduction image display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 2 a product introduction image (see FIG. 28D) corresponding to the "product" operated by the process of step S12-11. When the process of step S12-11 is completed, the process proceeds to step S12-12.

(Step S12-12)
In step S12-12, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "end" is operated in the product introduction image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated. A signal is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 receives a signal from the touch panel sensor 2a indicating that the area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S12-12=YES), the subroutine of the product confirmation operation processing is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S12-12=NO), the process of step S12-12 is repeated until the "end" operation is performed.

(Processing during member registration operation)
Next, based on FIG. 16, the member registration operation processing performed in step S14 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S14-1)
In step S14-1, the CPU 11 performs image display processing for member registration operation. Specifically, the CPU 11 displays an image for member registration operation (see FIG. 29B) on the liquid crystal display device 2 to notify that a paper (receipt) on which a two-dimensional code required for member registration is printed is received. Perform display processing. Then, when the process of step S14-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S14-2.

(Step S14-2)
In step S14-2, the CPU 11 performs member registration two-dimensional code generation processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for generating a two-dimensional code having information relating to the URL for accessing the member management server 101, more specifically, information relating to the URL for performing the member registration procedure. . Then, when the process of step S14-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S14-3.

(Step S14-3)
At step S14-3, the CPU 11 performs a two-dimensional code printing process for member registration. Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 16 to print the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for member registration in step S14-2 on paper (receipt), and print the printed paper (receipt). is discharged from the discharge port 7. Then, when the process of step S14-3 is completed, the subroutine of the member registration operation process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange device 1. FIG.

(Processing when updating member information)
Next, based on FIG. 17, the member information update operation processing performed in step S16 of the main processing in the point exchange device 1 will be described.

(Step S16-1)
In step S16-1, the CPU 11 performs image display processing for member information update operation. Specifically, the CPU 11 liquid crystal displays a member information update operation image (see FIG. 30B) for notifying that a paper (receipt) printed with a two-dimensional code necessary for updating member information is received. Processing for displaying on the device 2 is performed. Then, when the process of step S16-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S16-2.

(Step S16-2)
In step S16-2, the CPU 11 performs processing for generating a two-dimensional code for updating member information. Specifically, the CPU 11 generates a two-dimensional code having information on the URL for accessing the member management server 101, more specifically, information on the URL for updating the member information. I do. Then, when the process of step S16-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S16-3.

(Step S16-3)
At step S16-3, the CPU 11 performs a two-dimensional code printing process for updating member information. Specifically, the CPU 11 causes the printing unit 16 to print the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for updating member information in step S16-2 on paper (receipt), and print the printed paper (receipt). ) is discharged from the discharge port 7. Then, when the process of step S16-3 is completed, the subroutine of the member information update operation processing is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process in the point exchange device 1. FIG.

(Main processing in member management server 101)
Next, main processing in the member management server 101 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S101)
In step S101, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether or not member registration information has been received. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether or not member registration information has been received from the mobile terminal P via the Internet. Then, when it is determined that the member registration information has been received (step S101=YES), the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if it is determined that the member registration information has not been received (step S101=NO), the process proceeds to step S103.

(Step S102)
In step S102, the member management server 101 performs a member registration information receiving process. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs processing for registering the received member registration information in the member management DB 102 . Then, when the process of step S102 ends, the main process in the member management server 101 ends, and the processes from step S101 are executed again.

(Step S103)
In step S103, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether or not member update information has been received. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether or not member update information has been received from the mobile terminal P via the Internet. Then, when it is determined that the member update information has been received (step S103=YES), the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the member update information has not been received (step S103=NO), the process proceeds to step S105.

(Step S104)
In step S104, the member management server 101 performs processing when receiving member update information. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs a process of updating the member registration information registered in the member management DB 102 with the newly received member update information and registering it. Then, when the processing of step S104 is completed, the main processing in the member management server 101 is completed, and the processing is executed again from step S101.

(Step S105)
In step S105, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether name/password information has been received. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether name/password information has been received from the point management server 401 . If it is determined that the name/password information has been received (step S105=YES), the process proceeds to step S106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the name/password information has not been received (step S105=NO), the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S106)
In step S106, the member management server 101 performs member authentication processing. Specifically, the member management server 101 determines whether or not the information related to the name of the member registered in the name storage area 102b of the member management DB 102 matches the information related to the name of the received name/password information. is determined, and if they match, processing is performed to determine whether or not the information stored in the password storage area 102g and the information related to the password of the received name/password information match. Here, in the member management server 101, the information related to the name of the member registered in the name storage area 102b of the member management DB 102 matches the information related to the name of the received name/password information, and the password storage area 102g. and the information related to the password in the received name/password information match, it is determined that the member has been authenticated. Then, when the process of step S106 ends, the process proceeds to step S107.

(Step S107)
In step S107, the member management server 101 performs member authentication result information transmission processing. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs processing for transmitting member authentication result information to the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S107 is finished, the main process in the member management server 101 is finished, and the process is executed again from step S101.

Here, "member authentication result information" refers to information related to the result of performing the member authentication process in step S106. In other words, it refers to information to the effect that the member has been authenticated, or information to the effect that the member has not been authenticated.

(Step S108)
In step S108, the member management server 101 performs processing to determine whether or not there is a member information transmission request. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a request for transmission of member information from the point exchange device 1 or the point management server 401 . Then, if it is determined that there is a member information transmission request (step S108=YES), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no member information transmission request (step S108=NO), the main processing in the member management server 101 is terminated, and the processing is executed again from step S101.

(Step S109)
In step S109, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing. Specifically, the member management server 101 performs processing for transmitting member information to the transmission request destination. Then, when the process of step S109 ends, the main process in the member management server 101 ends, and the processes from step S101 are executed again.

(Main processing in purchase management server 201)
Next, main processing in the purchase management server 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S201)
In step S201, the purchase management server 201 performs processing to determine whether or not product exchange information has been received. Specifically, the purchase management server 201 determines whether or not the product exchange information is transmitted from the point exchange device 1 by the product exchange information transmission process of step S10-23 and the transmitted product exchange information is received. process. Then, when it is determined that the product exchange information has been received (step S201=YES), the process proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if it is determined that the product exchange information has not been received (step S201=NO), the main processing in the purchase management server 201 is terminated, and the processing from step S201 is executed again.

(Step S202)
In step S202, the purchase management server 201 performs product exchange information registration processing. Specifically, the purchase management server 201 registers the merchandise exchange information transmitted from the point exchange device 1 in the purchase management DB 202 by the merchandise exchange information transmission processing of step S10-23. Then, when the process of step S202 ends, the process proceeds to step S203.

(Step S203)
In step S203, the purchase management server 201 performs product exchange completion information transmission processing. Specifically, the purchase management server 201 performs processing for transmitting product exchange completion information to the product management server 301 . Then, when the process of step S203 ends, the main process in the purchase management server 201 ends, and the processes from step S201 are executed again.

Here, the "commodity exchange completion information" includes at least information related to the commodity registered in the purchased commodity storage area 202e of the purchase management DB202.

(Main processing in product management server 301)
Next, the main processing in the merchandise management server 301 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S301)
In step S301, the product management server 301 performs processing to determine whether or not product exchange completion information has been received. Specifically, the merchandise management server 301 performs a process of determining whether or not merchandise exchange completion information has been received from the purchase management server 201 . Then, if it is determined that the product exchange completion information has been received (step S301=YES), the process proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if it is determined that the product exchange completion information has not been received (step S301=NO), the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S302)
In step S302, the product management server 301 performs stock quantity subtraction processing. Specifically, the product management server 301 subtracts "1" from the value related to the stock quantity stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f of the product management DB 302 based on the received product exchange completion information. Then, when the process of step S302 ends, the main process in the product management server 301 ends, and the processes from step S301 are executed again.

It should be noted that when points are exchanged for products, it may be possible to exchange points for a plurality of products in a single process. In this case, in the stock quantity subtraction process of step S302, the stock quantity value stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f is subtracted by the number of products to be exchanged.

(Step S303)
In step S303, the product management server 301 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation to update the inventory quantity has been performed. Specifically, the administrator of the product management server 301 performs an operation to update the stock quantity when, for example, a product registered in the product management DB 302 is newly received or when a product whose expiration date has passed is disposed of. will be performed. Therefore, the product management server 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the administrator has performed an operation to add or subtract from the inventory quantity. Then, when it is determined that an operation to update the stock quantity has been performed (step S303=YES), the process proceeds to step S304. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation to update the inventory quantity has not been performed (step S303=NO), the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S304)
In step S304, the product management server 301 performs stock quantity update processing. Specifically, when the product registered in the product management DB 302 is newly received, the product management server 301 adds the number of received products to the value stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f. , and when disposing of products whose expiration date has passed, a process of subtracting the number of products to be disposed of from the value stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f is performed. Then, when the processing of step S304 is completed, the main processing in the product management server 301 is completed, and the processing is executed again from step S301.

(Step S305)
In step S305, the product management server 301 performs processing to determine whether or not an operation for registering a new product has been performed. Specifically, for example, when a new product is received, the manager of the product management server 301 performs an operation to register information on the new product in the product management DB 302 . Therefore, the product management server 301 performs processing to determine whether or not the administrator has performed an operation to register a new product. Then, when it is determined that an operation for registering a new product has been performed (step S305=YES), the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation to register the new product has not been performed (step S305=NO), the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S306)
In step S306, the product management server 301 performs new product information registration processing. Specifically, the product management server 301 performs processing for registering information on new products in the product management DB 302 . Here, when performing the new product information registration process, the product name stored in the product name storage area 302b, the product description information stored in the product description storage area 302c, and the category stored in the category storage area 302d. , product image data stored in the image data storage area 302e, product inventory quantity stored in the inventory quantity storage area 302f, points required to exchange for products stored in the required point storage area 302g , the expiration date of the product stored in the expiration date storage area 302h (limited to products belonging to a category that requires the expiration date to be entered (for example, food)), the product information stored in the purchase price storage area 302i The purchase price and the supplier of the product stored in the supplier storage area 302j are registered, and when these are registered, the product ID of the product ID storage area 302a is automatically assigned. becomes. Then, when the process of step S306 ends, the main process in the product management server 301 ends, and the processes from step S301 are executed again.

(Step S307)
In step S307, the product management server 301 performs processing to determine whether or not there is a product information transmission request. Specifically, the merchandise management server 301 performs a process of determining whether or not the point exchange device 1 has requested transmission of merchandise information. Then, when it is determined that there is a product information transmission request (step S307=YES), the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no product information transmission request (step S307=NO), the main processing in the product management server 301 is ended, and the processing from step S301 is executed again.

(Step S308)
In step S308, the product management server 301 performs product information transmission processing. Specifically, the product management server 301 performs processing for transmitting product information to the transmission request destination. Then, when the processing of step S308 is completed, the main processing in the product management server 301 is completed, and the processing is executed again from step S301.

(Main processing in point management server 401)
Next, main processing in the point management server 401 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S401)
In step S401, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not it is time to update the expiration date of the points. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the current time is "00:00:00", which is the point expiration date update time. Then, if it is determined that it is the point expiration date update time (step S401=YES), the process proceeds to step S402. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the point expiration date update time (step S401=NO), the process proceeds to step S404.

Note that the "point expiration date update time" does not have to be "00:00:00" and can be set as appropriate.

(Step S402)
In step S402, the point management server 401 performs expiration date target point update prohibition processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 identifies the point that has reached the expiration date based on the information related to the expiration date of the points stored in the expiration date storage area 402h of the point management DB 402, processing for prohibiting updating of information related to the point. Then, when the process of step S402 ends, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S403)
In step S403, the point management server 401 performs expiration date target point deletion processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of deleting information related to points whose expiration date has been specified by the expiration date target point update prohibition process in step S402. Then, when the process of step S403 ends, the process proceeds to step S404.

More specifically, for example, when it becomes "00:00:00", the point to be deleted is specified by specifying the information related to the expiration date stored in the expiration date storage area 402h. do. After specifying the points to be deleted, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, and the point management DB storage area 402d are stored in association with each other. The member ID storage area 402e, member name storage area 402f, update point storage area 402g, expiration date storage area 402h, and security code storage area 402i are deleted.

(Step S404)
In step S404, the point management server 401 performs processing for determining whether or not point exchange information has been received. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not point exchange information has been received from the point exchange device 1 . Then, when it is determined that the point exchange information has been received (step S404=YES), the process proceeds to step S405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the point exchange information has not been received (step S404=NO), the process proceeds to step S406.

(Step S405)
In step S405, the point management server 401 performs point exchange information storage processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 stores the point exchange information received by the point exchange device 1 in the point management DB 402 . More specifically, first, a new ID is given as the point ID storage area 402a of the point management DB 402, and the point exchange device 1 included in the point exchange information is installed in association with this new ID. A process of storing information related to the shop where the customer is present in the shop storage area 402c, storing the ID of the point exchange device 1 in the point management DB exchange device ID storage area 402d, and storing the number of points to be exchanged in the update point storage area 402g. I do. Then, a process of storing the date and time when the point exchange information is stored in the update date and time storage area 402b is performed, and a process of generating a security code and storing information related to the generated security code in the security code storage area 402i is performed. Then, when the processing of step S405 ends, the main processing in the point management server 401 ends, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

(Step S406)
In step S406, the point management server 401 determines whether or not a security code transmission request has been received. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not there has been a security code transmission request from the point exchange device 1 . Then, if it is determined that there is a security code transmission request (step S406=YES), the process proceeds to step S407. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no security code transmission request (step S406=NO), the process proceeds to step S408.

(Step S407)
In step S407, the point management server 401 performs security code transmission processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of transmitting the security code generated by the point exchange information storage process of step S405 to the point exchange apparatus 1 . Then, when the processing of step S407 ends, the main processing in the point management server 401 ends, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

(Step S408)
In step S408, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether name/password information has been received. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not information related to the name and password has been received from the mobile terminal P via the Internet. If it is determined that the name/password information has been received (step S408=YES), the process proceeds to step S409. On the other hand, if it is determined that the name/password information has not been received (step S408=NO), the process proceeds to step S414.

It should be noted that the mobile terminal P will transmit information related to the security code when transmitting information related to the name and password, which will be specifically described later.

(Step S409)
In step S409, the point management server 401 performs point grant authentication processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 checks whether or not the information on the security code received from the mobile terminal P matches the information on the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i of the point management DB 402. Perform judgment processing. Also, the point management server 401 transmits name/password information to the member management server 101 and performs processing for receiving member authentication result information. When the process of step S409 ends, the process proceeds to step S410.

(Step S410)
In step S410, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the user has been authenticated. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs the point grant authentication process in step S409, and the information related to the security code received from the mobile terminal P and the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i of the point management DB 402 A process of determining whether or not the information related to the security code matches and whether or not the member authentication result information received from the member management server 101 has information indicating that the member has been authenticated is performed. Here, the point management server 401 performs the point grant authentication process in step S409. As a result, the information related to the security code received from the mobile terminal P and the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i of the point management DB 402 and the member authentication result information received from the member management server 101 includes information indicating that the member has been authenticated as a member, it is determined that the member has been authenticated. If it is determined that the user has been authenticated (step S410=YES), the process proceeds to step S411. On the other hand, if it is determined that the authentication has not been performed (step S410=NO), the main processing in the point management server 401 is terminated, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

(Step S411)
In step S411, the point management server 401 performs point addition processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 stores the name and password information received from the mobile terminal P and the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i stored in the point management DB 402. Based on the information stored in each associated storage area, a process of storing information to the effect that points are given to the point management DB 402 is performed. Also, based on the information stored in the point management DB 402, the point management server 401 stores the points before being added by the current point addition processing, the points to be added by the current point addition processing, and these points. is calculated and transmitted to the mobile terminal P. As a result, the points before being added by the current point addition process, the points to be added by the current point addition process, and the total points are reported to the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P. . When the process of step S411 ends, the process proceeds to step S412.

(Step S412)
In step S412, the point management server 401 performs mail transmission target member information reception processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 requests the member management server 101 to send the member information for mail transmission, and receives the member information for mail transmission from the member management server 101 . Then, when the process of step S412 ends, the process proceeds to step S413.

(Step S413)
In step S413, the point management server 401 performs point addition mail transmission processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of transmitting a point addition mail based on the mail transmission target member information received by the mail transmission target member information reception process in step S412. Then, when the processing of step S413 ends, the main processing in the point management server 401 ends, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

Here, the "point addition mail" has at least information on the member's name and information on the given points. It should be noted that other information may be included, for example, information relating to an expiration date may be included.

At this time, the point management server 401 provides information necessary for displaying a point redemption completion image on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P via the Internet, more specifically, information related to the name and " The point exchange is completed.", the total points before the points are added, the points to be added, and information necessary for displaying these total points are transmitted to the mobile terminal P.

(Step S414)
In step S414, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether point subtraction information has been received. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not point subtraction information has been received from the point exchange device 1 . Then, when it is determined that the point subtraction information has been received (step S414=YES), the process proceeds to step S415. On the other hand, if it is determined that the point subtraction information has not been received (step S414=NO), the process proceeds to step S416.

(Step S415)
In step S415, the point management server 401 performs point subtraction information reception processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 stores the received point subtraction information in the point management DB 402 . Then, when the processing of step S415 ends, the main processing in the point management server 401 ends, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

(Step S416)
In step S416, the point management server 401 performs processing to determine whether or not there is a point information transmission request. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a transmission request for point information from the point exchange device 1 . Then, if it is determined that there is a point information transmission request (step S416=YES), the process proceeds to step S417. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no point information transmission request (step S416=NO), the main processing in the point management server 401 is terminated, and the processing from step S401 is executed again.

(Step S417)
In step S417, the point management server 401 performs point information transmission processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs processing for transmitting point information to the transmission request destination. Then, when the process of step S417 ends, the main process in the point management server 401 ends, and the processes from step S401 are executed again.

(Animation when exchanging points)
Next, with reference to FIG. 22, the animation when points are exchanged will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 22A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image. Here, when the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, an area corresponding to "point exchange", an area corresponding to "point confirmation", and an area corresponding to "product exchange" are displayed. , an area corresponding to "product confirmation", an area corresponding to "member registration", and an area corresponding to "member information update" can be operated.

Also, in FIG. 22(A), an area corresponding to "point redemption", an area corresponding to "point confirmation", an area corresponding to "product exchange", an area corresponding to "product confirmation", By displaying the area corresponding to "member registration" and the area corresponding to "member information update" in the same color, the area corresponding to "point exchange", the area corresponding to "point confirmation", and the area corresponding to " It is notified that the area corresponding to "product exchange", the area corresponding to "product confirmation", the area corresponding to "member registration", and the area corresponding to "member information update" can be operated. .

Further, in FIG. 22A, the area corresponding to "Language" is operable. Specifically, an area corresponding to "English", an area corresponding to "Chinese", and an area corresponding to "Korean" are operable. When the area corresponding to "English" is operated, the characters displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 are switched to English and displayed, and the area corresponding to "Chinese" is operated. In this case, the characters displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 are switched to Chinese and displayed. A process of switching the displayed characters to Korean and displaying them will be performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22B, when the area corresponding to "point redemption" is operated in FIG. 2 will be displayed. Here, in FIG. 22B, the number of first prizes 51 thrown in, the number of second prizes 52 thrown in, and the number of third prizes 53 thrown in are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. The Rukoto. In FIG. 22(B), since the prizes 50 have not yet been thrown, the number of the first prizes 51 thrown, the number of the second prizes 52 thrown, and the number of the third prizes 53 are all " 0”.

In FIG. 22B, the area corresponding to "cancel" is operable, while the area corresponding to "exchange" is inoperable because the prize 50 has not been thrown. In FIG. 22B, the area corresponding to the operable "cancel" is displayed in white, and the area corresponding to the inoperable "exchange" is displayed in gray. That is, by displaying the area corresponding to the operable "cancel" and the area corresponding to the inoperable "exchange" in different colors, the area corresponding to the "cancel" can be operated, It notifies that the area corresponding to "exchange" cannot be operated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22C, in FIG. is determined not to be a counterfeit, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 for prompting the player to insert the prize 50 into the prize insertion unit 3 is updated. Specifically, the area for notifying the number of first prizes 51 thrown in displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated.

Also, in FIG. 22(C), an area corresponding to "cancel" and an area corresponding to "exchange" are operable. In FIG. 22C, the area corresponding to the operable "cancel" and the area corresponding to "exchange" are displayed in white so that the area corresponding to "cancel" and the area corresponding to "exchange" are displayed in white. It is notified that the area corresponding to is operable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(D), when the area corresponding to "Exchange" is operated in FIG. It will be displayed on the device 2 . Specifically, the number of prizes 50 that have been inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 and that have been determined by the prize reading unit 15 to be non-counterfeit, the value of points to be exchanged, and the expiration date. is "3" months from replacement.

Also, in FIG. 22(D), an area corresponding to "cancel" and an area corresponding to "exchange" are operable. In FIG. 22(D), an area corresponding to the operable "cancel" and an inoperable area corresponding to the "exchange" are displayed in white. and that the area corresponding to "exchange" can be operated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(E), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. 22(D), paper (receipt) for exchanging the prize 50 for points is discharged. A replacement receipt issuance image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 to notify that the replacement receipt is issued. Here, the "replacement receipt issuing image" includes an animation image in which a paper (receipt) is ejected from the paper ejection port 7 and a text image of "Please take the receipt."

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(F), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time elapses in FIG. 22(E).

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(G), when the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the paper (receipt) for exchanging the prize 50 ejected from the ejection port 7 for points, It will connect to the point management server 401 via the Internet. At this time, the point addition image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 22G, the "point addition image" is an area for inputting information related to a name, an area for inputting information related to a password, and a and a field corresponding to "Done" that can be manipulated later. Note that the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable when the information regarding the name and the information regarding the password are input. Here, the area corresponding to "completion" is displayed in white when the operation is enabled, and is displayed in gray when the operation is disabled.

Next, as shown in FIG. 22(H), in FIG. 22(G), when the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated after the name information and the password information are input, A point redemption completion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Here, the "point redemption completion image" includes information related to the name, a character image reading "point redemption is complete", the total points before the points are added, the points to be added, and the Includes total points.

(Animation at the time of cancellation)
Next, the animation at the time of cancellation will be described with reference to FIG.

First, with reference to FIGS. 23(A) to 23(C), the case where the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated before the prize 50 is inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 23A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the area corresponding to "point redemption" is operated in FIG. 2 will be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23C, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in FIG. 23B, the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG.

In this way, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated before the prize 50 is inserted into the prize insertion unit 3, the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG. Note that if the "cancel" button is operated before the prize 50 is inserted into the prize inserting unit 3, the fact that the point exchange has been canceled is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, and then the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. It may be displayed.

Next, referring to FIGS. 23(D) to 23(E), a case where the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated after the prize 50 has been inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 23D, in FIG. If it is determined that the item is not a counterfeit, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 for prompting the item insertion unit 3 to insert the item 50 is updated. Specifically, the area for notifying the number of first prizes 51 thrown in displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23(E), when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in FIG. The Rukoto. Specifically, the text image "The point redemption has been cancelled." and the text image "Please be careful not to forget to pick up the prize." At this time, the speaker 6 outputs a voice notifying that the prize 50 has been returned.

In FIG. 23D, even if the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated after the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated, the image indicating that the prize 50 has been returned is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It will be displayed on the device 2 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 23(F), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time elapses in FIG. 23(E).

In this way, when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated after the prize 50 has been inserted into the prize insertion unit 3, after an image indicating that the prize 50 has been returned is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, A top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Thereby, forgetting to take the prize 50 can be prevented.

(Animation when checking points)
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the animation during point confirmation will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 24A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the area corresponding to "point confirmation" is operated in FIG. Become. Here, the "two-dimensional code reading image" includes a character image "Please hold up the two-dimensional code", an animation image prompting the two-dimensional code reader 8 to hold the two-dimensional code, ” is included.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 reads the two-dimensional code in FIG. 24B, the point confirmation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. . Here, the "point confirmation image" includes information related to the name, information related to the points currently possessed, an area corresponding to "print", an area corresponding to "details", and an area corresponding to "end". Corresponding regions are included.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24D, when the area corresponding to "details" is operated in FIG. 24C, a detailed image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG. Here, the "detailed image" includes information related to the name, information related to the update date, information related to the shop, information related to points, information related to the expiration date, an area corresponding to "print", An area corresponding to "cursor up", an area corresponding to "cursor down", and an area corresponding to "end" are included. In FIG. 24D, the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is inoperable and the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24(E), when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated in FIG. 24(D), the detailed image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated and displayed. It will happen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 24F, when the area corresponding to "end" is operated in FIG. 24E, the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2.

(Animation at the time of product exchange)
Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the animation during product exchange will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 25A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the area corresponding to "item exchange" is operated in FIG. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, when the two-dimensional code is read by the two-dimensional code reader 8 in FIG. 25B, the category selection image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Become. Here, the "category selection image" includes an area corresponding to each category.

Note that in FIG. 25C, an area corresponding to "books", an area corresponding to "food", an area corresponding to "CD/DVD", an area corresponding to "cash vouchers", and an area corresponding to "miscellaneous goods". ", an area corresponding to "game points", an area corresponding to "household appliances", and an area corresponding to "all" are displayed, but areas corresponding to categories other than these are displayed. may be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(D), when the area corresponding to "all" is operated in FIG. 25(C), the product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Here, the "merchandise exchange image" includes information about the name, information about the points currently possessed, an area about the merchandise corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", and " An area corresponding to "cursor up", an area corresponding to "cursor down", and an area corresponding to "end" are included.

In FIG. 25(D), the area corresponding to the "cursor up" is inoperable, the area corresponding to the product corresponding to the selected category, the area corresponding to "sort", and the area corresponding to " An area corresponding to "down cursor" and an area corresponding to "end" are operable.

Here, in FIG. 25(D), as areas corresponding to the products corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to the product A, an area corresponding to the product B, and an area corresponding to the product C are displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on Device 2 .

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(E), when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated in FIG. 25(D), the product exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated and displayed. The Rukoto.

Note that in FIG. 25(E), the area corresponding to the "down cursor" and part of the area related to the product corresponding to the selected category (information related to product Y and information related to product Z) are inoperable. A part of the area related to the product corresponding to the selected category (area corresponding to product X), an area corresponding to "sort", an area corresponding to "up cursor", and " An area corresponding to "end" is operable.

Here, the reason why the area corresponding to the product Y and the area corresponding to the product Z cannot be operated is that the points currently possessed are less than the points required to exchange for the product. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(F), when the area corresponding to "product X" is operated in FIG. 25(E), the product detail image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Here, the "detailed product image" is information related to the name, information related to the points currently possessed, information related to the product image, information related to the product description, and information related to the selected product. It contains information on the required number of points, an area corresponding to "exchange", and an area corresponding to "cancel".

Next, as shown in FIG. 25G, when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. Here, the "product confirmation image" is a character image that reads "I will exchange points for the product. Are you sure?" It contains information, a field corresponding to "exchange" and a field corresponding to "cancel".

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(H), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. Here, the "product exchange completion image" is an image for notifying that the product exchange has been completed. For example, as shown in FIG. Say.

Next, as shown in FIG. 25(I), in FIG. 25(H), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

(Animation when operating categories)
Next, the animation at the time of category operation will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 26A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(B), when the area corresponding to "item exchange" is operated in FIG. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(C), when the two-dimensional code is read by the two-dimensional code reader 8 in FIG. 26(B), the category selection image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 26(D), in FIG. 26(C), when the area corresponding to "grocery" is operated, the product exchange image whose category is "grocery" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. will be displayed in

(Animation during sort operation)
Next, based on FIG. 27, the animation during the sorting operation will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 27A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(B), when the area corresponding to "item exchange" is operated in FIG. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the two-dimensional code is read by the two-dimensional code reader 8 in FIG. 27B, the category selection image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(D), when the area corresponding to "all" is operated in FIG. 27(C), the product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(E), when the area corresponding to "sort" is operated in FIG. 27(D), the sort image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG. Here, the "sort image" corresponds to the information about the name, the information about the points currently possessed, and the "point (low) order", which is the order of the points required to exchange for the product. Areas, areas corresponding to ``point (high) order'' that is the order of the points required to exchange for goods, areas corresponding to ``popularity order'' that is the order of the number of exchanges, and the market An area corresponding to "release date order", which is the order in which new products were sold in the product management DB 302, an area corresponding to "registration date (new) order", which is the order in which products are newly registered in the product management DB 302, and It includes an area corresponding to "order of registration date (old)", which is the order of registration.

Next, as shown in FIG. 27(F), when the area corresponding to "point (high) order" is operated in FIG. 27(E), the commodity exchange image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 , are sorted and displayed in descending order of the points required to exchange for the product.

(Animation at product confirmation)
Next, based on FIG. 28, the animation at the time of product confirmation will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 28A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 28B, the category selection image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 when the area corresponding to "product confirmation" is operated in FIG. 28A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 28(C), when the area corresponding to "cash note" is operated in FIG. 28(B), the product list image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Here, the "product list image" includes an area related to the products corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", an area corresponding to the "up cursor", and an area corresponding to the "down cursor". and an area corresponding to "end".

Next, as shown in FIG. 28(D), the product introduction image corresponding to "product X" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 in FIG. 28(C). Here, the "product introduction image" includes information related to the product image, information related to the product description, and an area corresponding to "end".

Next, as shown in FIG. 28(E), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 when the area corresponding to "end" is operated in FIG. 28(D).

(Animation at the time of member registration)
Next, based on FIG. 29, the animation at the time of member registration will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 29A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29B, when the area corresponding to "membership registration" is operated in FIG. becomes. Here, the "image for member registration operation" includes an animation image in which a paper (receipt) is ejected from the paper ejection port 7 and a text image of "Please take the receipt."

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(C), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time elapses in FIG. 29(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(D), when the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the paper (receipt) for member registration ejected from the paper ejection port 7, It will connect to the member management server 101 . At this time, the member registration image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 29D, the "member registration image" includes an area for inputting information related to a name, an area for inputting information related to an address, and information related to a telephone number. An area for entering information, an area for entering information related to your email address, an area for entering information related to your age, an area for entering information related to your gender, and an area for entering information related to your password. , an area corresponding to "Complete" which becomes operable after these inputs, and an area corresponding to "Cancel". When the area corresponding to "complete" is operable, it is displayed in white, and when it is inoperable, it is displayed in gray.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29(E), in FIG. 29(D), name information, address information, phone number information, email address information, and age information are displayed. , and the information about the gender and the information about the password are input, the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable.

In FIG. 29D, if the input information does not satisfy the predetermined conditions and the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated, an error image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. It will be done. For example, when information other than numbers is entered in the area for entering information related to a telephone number, an error image shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 29F, when the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated in FIG. becomes. Here, the "membership registration completion image" is an image notifying that member registration has been completed, and for example, as shown in FIG. .

29(D) and 29(E), a cancel image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated. Here, the "cancellation image" is an image for notifying that the member registration has been canceled. For example, as shown in FIG. Say.

(Animation when updating member information)
Next, based on FIG. 30, an animation when updating member information will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 30A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30B, when the area corresponding to "Member Information Update" is operated in FIG. The Rukoto. Here, the "image for member information update operation" includes an animation image of paper (receipt) being ejected from the paper ejection port 7 and a text image of "Please take the receipt."

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(C), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time elapses in FIG. 30(B).

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(D), when the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code for updating the member information printed on the paper (receipt) ejected from the paper ejection port 7, it accesses the Internet. It is connected to the member management server 101 via. At this time, the member information update image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Here, as shown in FIG. 30(D), the "member information update image" includes an area for inputting information related to name, an area for inputting information related to address, and information related to telephone number. , an area for entering email address information, an area for entering age information, an area for entering gender information, and an area for entering password information. It includes an area for input, an area corresponding to "Complete" which becomes operable after these inputs are made, and an area corresponding to "Cancel". The area corresponding to "Complete" is displayed in white when it is operable, and is displayed in gray when it is inoperable.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30D, based on the terminal identification information of the mobile terminal P, the information stored in the member management DB 102 is displayed by default. Then, any of the following information: name information, address information, phone number information, e-mail address information, age information, gender information, and password information When the information is updated, the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(E), in FIG. 30(D), information related to name, information related to address, information related to telephone number, information related to email address, information related to age, information related to gender , when at least part of the information related to the password is updated, the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable.

In FIG. 30(D), if the updated information does not satisfy the predetermined condition and the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated, an error image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. It will be done. For example, when information other than numbers is entered in the area for entering information relating to a telephone number, the error image shown in FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 30(F), in FIG. 30(E), when the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated, a member information update completion image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. It will happen. Here, the "member information update completion image" is an image that notifies that the member information has been updated. For example, as shown in FIG. It means a character image.

30(D) and 30(E), when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated, the update cancel image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Here, the "update cancellation image" is an image for notifying that the update of the member information has been canceled. For example, as shown in FIG. "." refers to the character image.

(Transition of point exchange operation processing and point confirmation operation processing)
Next, based on FIG. 31, the transition of the point redemption operation process and the point confirmation operation process will be described.

(Transition of processing during point exchange operation)
First, the transition of the point exchange operation processing will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs point exchange information transmission processing in step S6-16. As a result, the point exchange information is transmitted from the point exchange device 1 to the point management server 401 .

When the point exchange information is received from the point exchange device 1, the point management server 401 stores the point exchange information received from the point exchange device 1 by the point exchange information storage processing in step S405. As a result, each information is stored in the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the update point storage area 402g, and the security code storage area 402i. becomes.

Then, the point exchange device 1 performs security code reception processing in step S6-17. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the point management server 401 to transmit the security code.

Then, when the point exchange device 1 issues a security code transmission request, the point management server 401 transmits the information related to the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i to the point exchange device through the security code transmission process in step S407. Send to 1.

Then, when receiving the information related to the security code from the point management server 401, the point exchange device 1 performs the two-dimensional code generation processing for point exchange in step S6-18. As a result, information relating to the URL for accessing the point management server 401, more specifically, information relating to the URL for performing procedures for exchanging points, information relating to the number of points to be exchanged, A process of generating a two-dimensional code having information related to the received security code by the security code reception process of step S6-17 is performed.

Then, after the point redemption two-dimensional code generation processing in step S6-18 is performed, the point redemption device 1 generates a redemption receipt for notifying that a paper (receipt) for redeeming the prize 50 for points will be issued. Processing for displaying a receipt issue image (see FIG. 22E) on the liquid crystal display device 2 is performed.

Then, the point exchange device 1 prints the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for point exchange in step S6-18 on paper (receipt) by the exchange receipt issuing process in step S6-20. A process for discharging the printed paper (receipt) from the paper discharge port 7 is performed.

Thereafter, the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the discharged paper (receipt) to connect to the point management server 401 via the Internet. Then, the point addition image (see FIG. 22G) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Then, when the point addition image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, the mobile terminal P displays the area corresponding to "Complete" after the information relating to the name and the information relating to the password are input. is operated, name and password information is transmitted to the point management server 401 .

Here, the "name/password information" includes information related to the input name, information related to the password, and information related to the security code.

Then, when the point management server 401 receives the name/password information from the mobile terminal P, it performs point grant authentication processing in step S409. As a result, the name/password information is transmitted to the member management server 101 .

When the member management server 101 receives the name information and the password information from the portable terminal P, the member authentication processing of step S106 is performed. This determines whether or not the name/password information received by the point management server 401 from the mobile terminal P matches information registered as a member.

After performing the member authentication process in step S106, the member management server 101 performs member authentication result information transmission process in step S107. Thereby, member authentication result information is transmitted to the point management server 401 .

Then, the point management server 401 receives information indicating that the member has been authenticated as a member from the member management server 101, and upon completion of the authentication (step S410=YES), performs point addition processing in step S411. As a result, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the member ID storage area 402e for the point management DB, and the member name storage area 402f of the point management DB 402 , update point storage area 402g, and expiration date storage area 402h.

After the point addition processing in step S411 is performed, the point management server 401 performs mail transmission target member information reception processing in step S412. As a result, the point management server 401 requests the member management server 101 to send the information of the member to whom the mail is to be sent.

Here, the "e-mail transmission target member information" has at least information related to the member's e-mail address stored in the e-mail address storage area 102f.

When the member management server 101 receives a mail transmission target transmission request from the point management server 401, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing in step S109. As a result, the member management server 101 transmits the mail transmission target member information to the point management server 401 .

When the point management server 401 receives the mail transmission target member information from the member management server 101, the point management server 401 performs point addition mail transmission processing in step S413. As a result, a point addition mail is sent to the member.

Here, the point management server 401 transmits to the mobile terminal P information necessary for displaying the point redemption completion image on the mobile terminal P's liquid crystal display device.

At this time, when the points purchased by the wholesaler from the point association are about to be sold out, an e-mail containing information indicating that the points are about to be sold out may be sent to the wholesaler or the shop.

(Transition of point confirmation operation processing)
Next, the transition of the point confirmation operation processing will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs member information reception processing in step S8-5. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member information transmission request is received from the point exchange device 1, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing in step S109. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the point exchange device 1 .

After receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the point exchange device 1 performs the point information reception process of step S8-6. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the point management server 401 to send the point information.

Then, the point management server 401 performs point information transmission processing in step S417 when there is a point information transmission request from the point exchange device 1 . Thereby, the point management server 401 transmits the point information to the point exchange device 1 .

Then, after receiving the point information from the point management server 401, the point exchange device 1 performs the point confirmation image display processing in step S8-7. As a result, based on the member information received by the member information receiving process of step S8-5 and the member information received by the point information receiving process of step S8-6, the point confirmation image (see FIG. 24(C)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the display device 2 .

Then, the point exchange device 1 performs detailed image display processing in step S8-12. As a result, a detailed image (see FIG. 24(D)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display based on the member information received by the member information receiving process of step S8-5 and the member information received by the point information receiving process of step S8-6. Display on the device 2.

(Transition of product exchange operation process and product confirmation operation process)
Next, based on FIG. 32, the transition of the product exchange operation process and the product confirmation operation process will be described.

(Transition of product exchange operation processing)
First, the transition of the product exchange operation processing will be described.

The point exchange device 1 performs member information reception processing in step S10-5. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member information transmission request is received from the point exchange device 1, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing in step S109. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the point exchange device 1 .

Then, after receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the point exchange device 1 performs point information reception processing in step S10-6. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the point management server 401 to send the point information.

Then, the point management server 401 performs point information transmission processing in step S417 when there is a point information transmission request from the point exchange device 1 . Thereby, the point management server 401 transmits the point information to the point exchange device 1 .

After receiving the point information from the point management server 401, the point exchange device 1 performs product information reception processing in step S10-7. As a result, the point exchange device 1 makes a product information transmission request to the product management server 301 .

Then, the product management server 301 performs the product information transmission process in step S308 when there is a product information transmission request from the point exchange device 1 . As a result, the product management server 301 transmits the product information to the point exchange device 1 .

After receiving the product information from the product management server 301, the point exchange device 1 performs category selection image display processing in step S10-8. As a result, the member information received by the member information receiving process of step S10-5, the member information received by the point information receiving process of step S10-6, and the product information received by the product information receiving process of step S10-7. Based on this, the category selection image (see FIG. 25(C)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

After that, the point exchange device 1 performs a product exchange information transmission process in step S10-23. As a result, the point exchange device 1 transmits the merchandise exchange information to the purchase management server 201 .

When the purchase management server 201 receives the product exchange information from the point exchange device 1, the purchase management server 201 performs the product exchange information registration process in step S202. As a result, the purchase ID storage area 202a, the purchase date storage area 202b, the exchange device ID storage area 202c, the purchaser storage area 202d, the purchased product storage area 202e, and the scheduled shipping date storage area 202f of the purchase management DB 202 are stored. , the shipping destination storage area 202g and the purchasing member telephone number storage area 202h.

After the product exchange information registration process of step S202 is performed, the purchase management server 201 performs a product exchange completion information transmission process of step S203. As a result, the purchase management server 201 transmits product exchange completion information to the product management server 301 .

Then, when the product management server 301 receives the product exchange completion information from the purchase management server 201, the product management server 301 performs stock quantity subtraction processing in step S302. As a result, "1" is subtracted from the value stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f of the purchase management DB202.

Thereafter, the point exchange device 1 performs point subtraction information transmission processing in step S10-24. As a result, the point exchange device 1 transmits point subtraction information to the point management server 401 .

Then, when the point management server 401 receives the point subtraction information from the point exchange device 1, it performs the point subtraction information receiving process of step S415. As a result, point ID storage area 402a, update date/time storage area 402b, shop storage area 402c, exchange device ID storage area 402d for point management DB, member ID storage area 402e for point management DB, member name storage area 402f, update point storage Each piece of information is stored in the area 402g.

Then, after performing the point subtraction information transmission process of step S10-24, the point exchange device 1 performs the product exchange completion image display process of step S10-25. As a result, the product exchange completion image (see FIG. 25(H)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

(Transition of product confirmation operation processing)
Next, the transition of the product confirmation operation process will be described.

The point exchange device 1 performs product information reception processing in step S12-1. As a result, the point exchange device 1 makes a product information transmission request to the product management server 301 .

Then, the product management server 301 performs the product information transmission process in step S308 when there is a product information transmission request from the point exchange device 1 . As a result, the product management server 301 transmits the product information to the point exchange device 1 .

After receiving the product information from the product management server 301, the point exchange device 1 performs category selection image display processing in step S12-2. As a result, the category selection image (see FIG. 28B) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S12-1.

(Transition of member registration operation processing and member information update operation processing)
Next, based on FIG. 33, the transition between the member registration operation process and the member information update operation process will be described.

(Transition of processing at the time of member registration operation)
First, the transition of the member registration operation process will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs a two-dimensional code printing process for member registration in step S14-3. As a result, the point exchange device 1 prints the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for member registration in step S14-2 on paper (receipt), and sends the printed paper (receipt) to the discharge outlet. 7 to eject the paper.

Thereafter, the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the ejected paper (receipt) to connect to the member management server 101 via the Internet. Then, the point addition image (see FIG. 22G) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Then, when the point addition image (see FIG. 22G) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, the member registration information is input, and the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated. Then, the member registration information will be sent.

Here, "member registration information" means information related to the entered name, information related to address, information related to telephone number, information related to e-mail address, information related to age, and information related to gender. and password information.

Then, when the member registration information is received from the mobile terminal P, the member management server 101 performs a member registration information receiving process in step S102. As a result, member ID storage area 102a, name storage area 102b, address storage area 102c, terminal identification information storage area 102d, telephone number storage area 102e, mail address storage area 102f, password storage area 102g, Each information is stored in each area of the age storage area 102h and the sex storage area 102i.

(Transition of processing when updating member information)
Next, the transition of the member information update operation process will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs a two-dimensional code printing process for updating member information in step S16-3. As a result, the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for updating member information in step S16-2 is printed on paper (receipt), and the printed paper (receipt) is discharged from the discharge port 7. process.

Thereafter, the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the ejected paper (receipt) to connect to the member management server 101 via the Internet. Then, the member information update image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

When the member information update image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, the member registration information is updated, and when the area corresponding to "complete" is operated, the member update information is displayed on the mobile terminal P. is sent.

Specifically, the mobile terminal P sends the updated name information, address information, telephone number information, email address information, and age information to the member management server 101. Then, the information regarding the gender and the information regarding the password are transmitted.

Then, when the member management server 101 receives the member update information from the mobile terminal P, the member update information reception process of step S104 is performed. As a result, member ID storage area 102a, name storage area 102b, address storage area 102c, terminal identification information storage area 102d, telephone number storage area 102e, mail address storage area 102f, password storage area 102g, Each information is updated and stored in each area of the age storage area 102h and the gender storage area 102i.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 to 53. FIG. When describing the second embodiment, points different from those described in the first embodiment will be described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted.

(Each system constituting the product exchange system in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, each system constituting the product exchange system in the second embodiment will be described.

The merchandise exchange system in the second embodiment includes a point exchange device 1, a mobile terminal P, a member management system 100, a purchase management system 200, and a merchandise management system 300, as in the merchandise exchange system in the first embodiment. , and a point management system 400 .

Here, the difference between the product exchange system in the first embodiment and the product exchange system in the second embodiment is that an application is installed on the mobile terminal P to exchange points for products.

(Main processing in the point exchange device 1 in the second embodiment)
Next, the main processing in the point exchange device 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S1001)
In step S1001, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not the power is turned on. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the power source unit 18 has turned on the power. If it is determined that the power is turned on (step S1001=YES), the process proceeds to step S1002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not turned on (step S1001=NO), the process proceeds to step S1003.

(Step S1002)
In step S1002, the CPU 11 performs top menu display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying a top menu image on the liquid crystal display device 2 . When the process of step S1002 ends, the process proceeds to step S1009.

Here, in the second embodiment, in the top menu image, an area corresponding to "point redemption" and an area corresponding to "language" are operable.

(Step S1003)
In step S1003, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not the device is being started. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the power supply unit 18 is powered on. Then, if it is determined that it is being activated (step S1003=YES), the process proceeds to step S1004. On the other hand, if it is determined that the application is not running (step S1003=NO), the process proceeds to step S1009.

(Step S1004)
In step S1004, the CPU 11 performs top menu display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the top menu image on the liquid crystal display device 2, as in step S1002. Then, when the process of step S1004 ends, the process proceeds to step S1005.

(Step S1005)
In step S<b>1005 , the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a “redeem points” operation has been performed. Here, when an area corresponding to "redeem points" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a detects that the area corresponding to "redeem points" has been operated. to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor 2a has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "redeem points" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "redeem points" operation has been performed (step S1005=YES), the process proceeds to step S1006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "redeem points" operation has not been performed (step S1005=NO), the process proceeds to step S1007.

(Step S1006)
In step S1006, the CPU 11 performs the point redemption operation process described with reference to FIG. In this process, the CPU 11 performs a process for exchanging prizes for points. When the process of step S1006 ends, the process proceeds to step S1009.
(Step S1007)
In step S1007, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not the "language" operation has been performed. Here, when the area corresponding to "language" is operated in the top menu image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, the touch panel sensor 2a outputs a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "language" has been operated. is transmitted to the control board 10 . That is, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "language" has been operated has been received by the touch panel sensor 2a. If it is determined that the "language" operation has been performed (step S1007=YES), the process proceeds to step S1008. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "language" operation has not been performed (step S1007=NO), the process proceeds to step S1009.

(Step S1008)
In step S1008, the CPU 11 performs language switching processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for switching the language displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Then, when the process of step S1008 ends, the process proceeds to step S1009.

As in the first embodiment, the point exchange device 1 in the second embodiment can switch between Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, but the invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be possible to switch to another language.

(Step S1009)
In step S1009, the CPU 11 performs crime prevention processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of photographing with the camera 5 when the prize read by the prize reading section 15 is a counterfeit or when the door portion 9a is opened. Then, when the process of step S1009 ends, the main process in the point exchange device 1 ends, and the process proceeds to step S1001.

(Main processing in portable terminal P)
Next, the main processing in the mobile terminal P will be described with reference to FIG. 36 .

(Step S2001)
In step S2001, the CPU 11 performs processing for determining whether or not it is time to start an application. Specifically, a process of determining whether or not an application installed in the mobile terminal P is activated is performed. Then, if it is determined that it is time to start the application (step S2001=YES), the process proceeds to step S2002. On the other hand, if it is determined that the application is not started (step S2001=NO), the process proceeds to step S2003.

(Step S2002)
In step S2002, the CPU 11 performs application top menu display processing. Specifically, processing for displaying the application top menu screen on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is performed. When the process of step S2002 ends, the process proceeds to step S2003.

(Step S2003)
In step S2003, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the application is running. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an application installed in the mobile terminal P is running. Then, if it is determined that the application is running (step S2003=YES), the process proceeds to step S2004. On the other hand, if it is determined that the application is not running (step S2003=NO), the main processing in the mobile terminal P is ended, and the processing from step S2001 is executed again.

(Step S2004)
In step S2004, the CPU 11 performs application top menu display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the application top menu screen on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, as in step S2002. Then, when the process of step S2004 ends, the process proceeds to step S2005.

(Step S2005)
In step S2005, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not a "point confirmation" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "point confirmation" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "point confirmation" operation has been performed (step S2005=YES), the process proceeds to step S2006. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "point confirmation" operation has not been performed (step S2005=NO), the process proceeds to step S2007.

(Step S2006)
In step S2006, the mobile terminal P performs point confirmation operation time processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the mobile terminal P performs a process for displaying the points currently possessed on the mobile terminal P's liquid crystal display device. Then, when the process of step S2006 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2007)
In step S2007, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "product exchange" has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "item exchange" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "exchange product" operation has been performed (step S2007=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "item exchange" operation has not been performed (step S2007=NO), the process proceeds to step S2009.

(Step S2008)
In step S2008, the CPU 11 performs a product exchange operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the mobile terminal P performs processing for exchanging points for products. Then, when the process of step S2008 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2009)
In step S2009, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "product confirmation" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "product confirmation" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "product confirmation" operation has been performed (step S2009=YES), the process proceeds to step S2010. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "product confirmation" operation has not been performed (step S2009=NO), the process proceeds to step S2011.

(Step S2010)
In step S2010, the mobile terminal P performs a product confirmation operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the mobile terminal P performs a process for displaying products that can be exchanged for points. Then, when the process of step S2010 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2011)
In step S2011, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not a "membership registration" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "member registration" has been operated. If it is determined that the "membership registration" operation has been performed (step S2011=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "member registration" operation has not been performed (step S2011=NO), the process proceeds to step S2013.

(Step S2012)
In step S2012, the mobile terminal P performs a member registration operation time process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the mobile terminal P performs processes necessary for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2013)
In step S2013, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "update member information" has been performed. Specifically, the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P determines whether or not a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "member information update" has been operated has been received. Then, if it is determined that the "member information update" operation has been performed (step S2013=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "update member information" operation has not been performed (step S2013=NO), the process proceeds to step S2015.

(Step S2014)
In step S2014, the portable terminal P performs member information update operation processing, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the mobile terminal P performs a process of updating registered member information. Then, when the process of step S2014 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2015)
In step S2015, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "two-dimensional code" operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to the "two-dimensional code" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "two-dimensional code" operation has been performed (step S2015=YES), the process proceeds to step S2016. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "two-dimensional code" operation has not been performed (step S2015=NO), the process proceeds to step S2017.

(Step S2016)
In step S2016, the mobile terminal P performs a two-dimensional code operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In this process, the mobile terminal P performs a process of displaying the two-dimensional code on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Then, when the process of step S2016 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Step S2017)
In step S2017, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "point addition" operation has been performed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "point addition" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "point addition" operation has been performed (step S2017=YES), the process proceeds to step S2018. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "point addition" operation has not been performed (step S2017=NO), the main processing in the mobile terminal P is ended, and the processing from step S2001 is executed again.

(Step S2018)
In step S2018, the mobile terminal P performs a point addition operation process, which will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In the processing, the mobile terminal P performs processing for adding points. Then, when the process of step S2018 ends, the main process in the mobile terminal P ends, and the processes from step S2001 are executed again.

(Processing at the time of point confirmation operation in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the point confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2006 of the main processing in the mobile terminal P will be described.

(Step S2006-1)
In step S2006-1, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of requesting the member management server 101 to transmit the member information stored in the member management DB 102, and performs a process of receiving the member information from the member management server 101. . When the process of step S2006-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2006-2.

(Step S2006-2)
In step S2006-2, the mobile terminal P performs point information reception processing. Specifically, the portable terminal P requests the point management server 401 to send the point information stored in the point management DB 402 based on the member information received by the member information reception process in step S2006-1. Processing is performed to receive point information corresponding to the member information from the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S2006-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2006-3.

(Step S2006-3)
In step S2006-3, the mobile terminal P performs point confirmation screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the point confirmation screen (see FIG. 44(B)) on the liquid crystal display of the mobile terminal P based on the point information corresponding to the member information received by the point information reception process in step S2006-2. Perform processing to display on the display device. Then, when the process of step S2006-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S2006-4.

(Step S2006-4)
In step S2006-4, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S2006-4=YES), the subroutine of the point confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S2006-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S2006-5.

(Step S2006-5)
In step S2006-5, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "details" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to "details" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "details" operation has been performed (step S2006-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S2006-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "details" operation has not been performed (step S2006-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S2006-4.

(Step S2006-6)
In step S2006-6, the mobile terminal P performs detailed screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for displaying a detailed screen (see FIG. 44(C)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Then, when the process of step S2006-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S2006-7.

(Step S2006-7)
In step S2006-7, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "cursor" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S2006-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S2006-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" has not been operated (step S2006-7=NO), the process proceeds to step S2006-9.

(Step S2006-8)
In step S2006-8, the mobile terminal P performs detailed screen display update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated, the mobile terminal P displays the detailed screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P when the "up cursor" is operated. , and when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated, the detailed screen displayed on the liquid crystal display of the mobile terminal P is displayed. to update the display of the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P in response to the operation of the "down cursor". Then, when the process of step S2006-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S2006-7.

(Step S2006-9)
In step S2006-9, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S2006-9=YES), the subroutine of the point confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S2006-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S2006-7.

(Processing at product exchange operation in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2008 of the main processing in the portable terminal P will be described.

(Step S2008-1)
In step S2008-1, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of requesting the member management server 101 to transmit the member information stored in the member management DB 102, and performs a process of receiving the member information from the member management server 101. . Then, when the process of step S2008-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-2.

(Step S2008-2)
In step S2008-2, the mobile terminal P performs point information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P requests the point management server 401 to transmit the point information stored in the point management DB 402 based on the member information received by the member information reception process in step S2008-1. Processing is performed to receive point information corresponding to the member information from the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S2008-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-3.

(Step S2008-3)
In step S2008-3, the mobile terminal P performs product information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of requesting the product management server 301 to send the product information stored in the product management DB 302, and performs a process of receiving the product information from the product management server 301. . Then, when the process of step S2008-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-4.

(Step S2008-4)
In step S2008-4, the CPU 11 performs category selection screen display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the category selection screen (see FIG. 45(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S2008-3. conduct. Then, when the process of step S2008-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-5.

(Step S2008-5)
In step S2008-5, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "category" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "category" operation has been performed (step S2008-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "category" operation has not been performed (step S2008-5=NO), the process of step S2008-5 is repeated until the "category" operation is performed.

(Step S2008-6)
In step S2008-6, the mobile terminal P performs a product exchange screen display process. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives the member information received by the member information reception processing of step S2008-1, the point information received by the point information reception processing of step S2008-2, and the product information reception of step S2008-3. Based on the product information received by the process and the "category" operated by the process of step S2008-5, the process of displaying the product exchange screen (see FIG. 45(C)) on the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P is performed. . Then, when the process of step S2008-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-7.

(Step S2008-7)
In step S2008-7, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not a "sort" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "sort" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "sort" operation has been performed (step S2008-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has not been performed (step S2008-7=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-9.

(Step S2008-8)
In step S2008-8, the portable terminal P performs sort operation processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P first performs a process of displaying a sorting screen displaying a plurality of sorting conditions on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Next, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "sorting condition" has been operated in the sorting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, and determines whether the "sorting condition" has been operated. In this case, the product screen displayed on the product exchange screen is sorted based on the operated "sort condition". Then, when the process of step S2008-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-7.

(Step S2008-9)
In step S2008-9, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "cursor" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S2008-9=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" has not been operated (step S2008-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-11.

(Step S2008-10)
In step S2008-10, the portable terminal P performs product exchange screen update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated on the mobile terminal P, the product exchange screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is displayed as the "up cursor" is operated. The display of the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is updated according to the situation, and when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated, the product displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is displayed. Processing is performed to update the display of the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P in response to the operation of the "down cursor" on the replacement screen. Then, when the process of step S2008-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-7.

(Step S2008-11)
In step S2008-11, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "end" operation has been performed (step S2008-11=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment is ended, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S2008-11=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-12.

(Step S2008-12)
In step S2008-12, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not an operation for "merchandise" has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to the "merchandise" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has been performed (step S2008-12=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has not been performed (step S2008-12=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-7.

(Step S2008-13)
In step S2008-13, the portable terminal P performs product detail screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the product detail screen (see FIG. 45(D)) corresponding to the "product" operated in step S2008-12 on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. conduct. Then, when the process of step S2008-13 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-14.

(Step S2008-14)
In step S2008-14, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, when it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S2008-14=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the portable terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S2008-14=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-15.

(Step S2008-15)
In step S2008-15, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "replace" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S2008-15=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S2008-15=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-14.

(Step S2008-16)
In step S2008-16, the portable terminal P performs a product exchange confirmation screen display process. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P a product confirmation screen (see FIG. 45(E)) corresponding to the "replacement" operated in step S2008-15. conduct. Then, when the process of step S2008-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-17.

(Step S2008-17)
In step S2008-17, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S2008-17=YES), the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S2008-17=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-18.

(Step S2008-18)
In step S2008-18, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "exchange" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to "exchange" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has been performed (step S2008-18=YES), the process proceeds to step S2008-19. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "exchange" operation has not been performed (step S2008-18=NO), the process proceeds to step S2008-17.

(Step S2008-19)
In step S2008-19, the mobile terminal P performs a product exchange information transmission process. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting product exchange information to the purchase management server 201 . Then, when the process of step S2008-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-20.

(Step S2008-20)
In step S2008-20, the mobile terminal P performs point subtraction information transmission processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting point subtraction information to the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S2008-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S2008-21.

(Step S2008-21)
In step S2008-21, the portable terminal P performs product exchange completion screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P a commodity exchange completion screen (see FIG. 45(F)) for notifying that the commodity exchange has been completed. Then, when the process of step S2008-21 ends, the subroutine of the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment ends, and the process proceeds to step S2001 of the main process in the portable terminal P. FIG.

(Processing at product confirmation operation in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the product confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2010 of the main processing in the portable terminal P will be described.

(Step S2010-1)
In step S2010-1, the mobile terminal P performs product information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of requesting the product management server 301 to send the product information stored in the product management DB 302, and performs a process of receiving the product information from the product management server 301. . When the process of step S2010-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-2.

(Step S2010-2)
In step S2010-2, the mobile terminal P performs category selection screen display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for displaying the category selection screen (see FIG. 46(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S2010-1. conduct. Then, when the process of step S2010-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-3.

(Step S2010-3)
In step S2010-3, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "category" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to the "category" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "category" operation has been performed (step S2010-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S2010-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "category" operation has not been performed (step S2010-3=NO), the process of step S2010-3 is repeated until the "category" operation is performed.

(Step S2010-4)
In step S2010-4, the mobile terminal P performs product list screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the product list screen (Fig. 46 ( C)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Then, when the process of step S2010-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-5.

(Step S2010-5)
In step S2010-5, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not a "sort" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "sort" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has been performed (step S2010-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S2010-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sort" operation has not been performed (step S2010-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S2010-7.

(Step S2010-6)
In step S2010-6, the mobile terminal P performs sort operation processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P first performs a process of displaying a sort screen displaying a plurality of sort conditions on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Next, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "sorting condition" has been operated in the sorting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, and determines whether the "sorting condition" has been operated. In this case, the product images displayed on the product list screen are sorted based on the operated "sort condition". Then, when the process of step S2010-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-5.

(Step S2010-7)
In step S2010-7, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "cursor" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the region corresponding to the "cursor" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . If it is determined that the "cursor" has been operated (step S2010-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S2010-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cursor" has not been operated (step S2010-7=NO), the process proceeds to step S2010-9.

(Step S2010-8)
In step S2010-8, the mobile terminal P performs product list screen update processing. Specifically, when the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is operated, the mobile terminal P changes the product list screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P to the area corresponding to the "up cursor". is operated, the display of the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is updated, and when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays A process for updating the display of the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P in response to the operation of the "down cursor" on the displayed product list screen is performed. Then, when the process of step S2010-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-5.

(Step S2010-9)
In step S2010-9, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S2010-9=YES), the subroutine of the product confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S2010-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S2010-10.

(Step S2010-10)
In step S2010-10, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an operation of "merchandise" has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that the area corresponding to the "merchandise" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has been performed (step S2010-10=YES), the process proceeds to step S2010-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "merchandise" operation has not been performed (step S2010-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S2010-5.

(Step S2010-11)
In step S2010-11, the mobile terminal P performs product introduction screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the product introduction screen (see FIG. 46D) corresponding to the "product" operated in step S2010-11 on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. conduct. Then, when the process of step S2010-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S2010-12.

(Step S2010-12)
In step S2010-12, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not an "end" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "end" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "finish" operation has been performed (step S2010-12=YES), the subroutine of the product confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "end" operation has not been performed (step S2010-12=NO), the process of step S2010-12 is repeated until the "end" operation is performed.

(Member registration operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the processing at the time of member registration operation in the second embodiment, which is performed in step S2012 of the main processing in the portable terminal P, will be described.

(Step S2012-1)
In step S2012-1, the mobile terminal P performs member information input screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for displaying a member information input screen (see FIG. 47(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Then, when the process of step S2012-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-2.

Here, the "member information input screen" includes a "name input field" for inputting a name, an "address input field" for inputting an address, and a "telephone number input field" for inputting a telephone number. , "e-mail address entry field" for entering e-mail address, "age entry field" for entering age, "gender entry field" for entering gender, and "password entry field" for entering password password input field", an area corresponding to "Cancel", and an area corresponding to "Complete".

(Step S2012-2)
In step S2012-2, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S2012-2=YES), the subroutine of the member registration operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S2012-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-3.

(Step S2012-3)
In step S2012-3, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "name entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "name input field" on the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "name entry field" has been operated (step S2012-3=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "name entry field" has not been operated (step S2012-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-5.

(Step S2012-4)
In step S2012-4, the mobile terminal P performs name information input processing. Specifically, the portable terminal P performs a process of inputting name information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-5.

(Step S2012-5)
In step S2012-5, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "address input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "address input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "address input field" has been operated (step S2012-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "address input field" has not been operated (step S2012-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-7.

(Step S2012-6)
In step S2012-6, the mobile terminal P performs address information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting address information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-7.

(Step S2012-7)
In step S2012-7, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "telephone number input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to check whether or not the "telephone number input field" on the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. Perform judgment processing. Then, if it is determined that the "telephone number input field" has been operated (step S2012-7=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-8. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "telephone number input field" has not been operated (step S2012-7=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-9.

(Step S2012-8)
In step S2012-8, the mobile terminal P performs telephone number information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for inputting telephone number information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-8 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-9.

(Step S2012-9)
In step S2012-9, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "mail address input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to check whether or not the "mail address input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. Perform judgment processing. Then, if it is determined that the "mail address input field" has been operated (step S2012-9=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-10. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "mail address input field" has not been operated (step S2012-9=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-11.

(Step S2012-10)
In step S2012-10, the mobile terminal P performs mail address information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting e-mail address information required for membership registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-10 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-11.

(Step S2012-11)
In step S2012-11, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "age input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "age input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "age input field" has been operated (step S2012-11=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "age input field" has not been operated (step S2012-11=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-13.

(Step S2012-12)
In step S2012-12, the mobile terminal P performs age information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting age information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-12 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-13.

(Step S2012-13)
In step S2012-13, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "sex entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "sex input field" of the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "sex input field" has been operated (step S2012-13=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-14. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sex entry field" has not been operated (step S2012-13=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-15.

(Step S2012-14)
In step S2012-14, the mobile terminal P performs gender information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting gender information required for membership registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-14 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-15.

(Step S2012-15)
In step S2012-15, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "password entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "password input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "password entry field" has been operated (step S2012-15=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "password entry field" has not been operated (step S2012-15=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-17.

(Step S2012-16)
In step S2012-16, the mobile terminal P performs password information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting password information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2012-16 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-17.

(Step S2012-17)
In step S2012-17, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "complete" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "completion" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has been performed (step S2012-17=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-18. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has not been performed (step S2012-17=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-2.

(Step S2012-18)
In step S2012-18, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the input has been completed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P determines whether input of name information, address information, telephone number information, e-mail address information, age information, gender information, and password information necessary for member registration has been completed. process. Then, if it is determined that the input has been completed (step S2012-18=YES), the process proceeds to step S2012-21. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input has not been completed (step S2012-18=NO), the process proceeds to step S2012-19.

(Step S2012-19)
In step S2012-19, the mobile terminal P performs member registration error screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays a member registration error screen (see FIG. 47(G)) that notifies that member registration is not possible due to reasons such as incomplete input of information required for member registration. is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Then, when the process of step S2012-19 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-20.

(Step S2012-20)
In step S2012-20, the mobile terminal P performs processing for returning to the member information input screen. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the member information input screen (see FIG. 47(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, and the "complete" operation is performed by the process of step S2012-17. Perform processing to return to the state in which the previously input information is input. Then, when the process of step S2012-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-2.

(Step S2012-21)
In step S2012-21, the portable terminal P performs member registration information transmission processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting the input member registration information to the member management server 101 . Then, when the process of step S2012-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S2012-22.

Here, the "member registration information" includes information related to the name entered in the "name input field", information related to the address entered in the "address input field", and information related to the address entered in the "phone number input field". Information related to the phone number, information related to the e-mail address entered in the "e-mail address entry field", information related to the age entered in the "age entry field", and gender entered in the "gender entry field" This information and information related to the password entered in the "password entry field" are included.

(Step S2012-22)
In step S2012-22, the mobile terminal P performs registration completion screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of displaying a registration completion screen (see FIG. 47(E)) for notifying that member registration has been completed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. When the process of step S2012-22 is finished, the subroutine of the member registration operation processing in the second embodiment is finished, and the process proceeds to step S2001 of the main process in the portable terminal P. FIG.

(Member information update operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the member information update operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2014 of the main processing in the portable terminal P will be described.

(Step S2014-1)
In step S2014-1, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to transmit the member information stored in the member management DB 102, and the member management server 101 , performs processing for receiving member information. Then, when the process of step S2014-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-2.

(Step S2014-2)
In step S2014-2, the mobile terminal P performs member information update screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for displaying a member information update screen (see FIG. 48(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Then, when the process of step S2014-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-3.

Here, the "member information update screen" includes a "name input field" for inputting a name, an "address input field" for inputting an address, and a "telephone number input field" for inputting a telephone number. , "e-mail address entry field" for entering e-mail address, "age entry field" for entering age, "gender entry field" for entering gender, and "password entry field" for entering password password input field", an area corresponding to "Cancel", and an area corresponding to "Complete".

In addition, the member information update screen displays a "name input field", an "address input field", a "telephone number input field", and a " "e-mail address input field", "age input field", "gender input field", and "password input field" are displayed.

(Step S2014-3)
In step S2014-3, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, when it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S2014-3=YES), the subroutine of the member information update operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the main processing in the mobile terminal P is executed. The process moves to step S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S2014-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-4.

(Step S2014-4)
In step S2014-4, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "name entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "name input field" on the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "name input field" has been operated (step S2014-4=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "name entry field" has not been operated (step S2014-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-6.

(Step S2014-5)
In step S2014-5, the mobile terminal P performs name information input processing. Specifically, the portable terminal P performs a process of inputting name information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2014-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-6.

(Step S2014-6)
In step S2014-6, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "address input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "address input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "address input field" has been operated (step S2014-6=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-7. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "address input field" has not been operated (step S2014-6=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-8.

(Step S2014-7)
In step S2014-7, the mobile terminal P performs address information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting address information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2014-7 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-8.

(Step S2014-8)
In step S2014-8, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "telephone number input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to check whether or not the "telephone number input field" on the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. Perform judgment processing. Then, if it is determined that the "telephone number input field" has been operated (step S2014-8=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-9. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "telephone number input field" has not been operated (step S2014-8=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-10.

(Step S2014-9)
In step S2014-9, the mobile terminal P performs telephone number information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for inputting telephone number information required for member registration. Then, when the process of step S2014-9 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-10.

(Step S2014-10)
In step S2014-10, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "mail address input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to check whether or not the "mail address input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. Perform judgment processing. Then, if it is determined that the "mail address input field" has been operated (step S2014-10=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-11. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "mail address input field" has not been operated (step S2014-10=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-12.

(Step S2014-11)
In step S2014-11, the mobile terminal P performs mail address information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting e-mail address information required for membership registration. Then, when the process of step S2014-11 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-12.

(Step S2014-12)
In step S2014-12, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "age input field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "age input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "age input field" has been operated (step S2014-12=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-13. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "age input field" has not been operated (step S2014-12=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-14.

(Step S2014-13)
In step S2014-13, the mobile terminal P performs age information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting age information required for member registration. When the process of step S2014-13 is completed, the process proceeds to step S2014-14.

(Step S2014-14)
In step S2014-14, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "sex entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "sex input field" of the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "sex input field" has been operated (step S2014-14=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-15. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "sex entry field" has not been operated (step S2014-14=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-16.

(Step S2014-15)
In step S2014-15, the mobile terminal P performs gender information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting gender information required for membership registration. Then, when the process of step S2014-15 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-16.

(Step S2014-16)
In step S2014-16, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the "password entry field" has been operated. Specifically, the mobile terminal P uses the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P to determine whether or not the "password input field" in the member information input screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P has been operated. process. Then, if it is determined that the "password entry field" has been operated (step S2014-16=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "password entry field" has not been operated (step S2014-16=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-18.

(Step S2014-17)
In step S2014-17, the mobile terminal P performs password information input processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of inputting password information required for member registration. When the process of step S2014-17 is completed, the process proceeds to step S2014-18.

(Step S2014-18)
In step S2014-18, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "complete" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "completion" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has been performed (step S2014-18=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-19. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has not been performed (step S2014-18=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-3.

(Step S2014-19)
In step S2014-19, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not the input has been completed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P determines whether input of name information, address information, telephone number information, e-mail address information, age information, gender information, and password information necessary for member registration has been completed. process. If it is determined that the input has been completed (step S2014-19=YES), the process proceeds to step S2014-22. On the other hand, if it is determined that the input has not been completed (step S2014-19=NO), the process proceeds to step S2014-20.

(Step S2014-20)
In step S2014-20, the mobile terminal P performs member information update error screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P notifies that the information registered as a member cannot be updated because the information necessary for updating the information registered as a member has not been updated. A process of displaying a member information update error screen (see FIG. 48(G)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is performed. Then, when the process of step S2014-20 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-21.

(Step S2014-21)
In step S2014-21, the mobile terminal P performs member information update screen return processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the member information update screen (see FIG. 48(B)) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, and the operation of "Complete" is performed by the process of step S2014-18. Perform processing to return to the state in which the previously input information is input. Then, when the process of step S2014-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-3.

(Step S2014-22)
In step S2014-22, the mobile terminal P performs member update information transmission processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting the input member update information to the member management server 101 . Then, when the process of step S2014-22 ends, the process proceeds to step S2014-23.

Here, the "member update information" includes information related to the name entered in the "name input field", information related to the address entered in the "address input field", and information related to the address entered in the "phone number input field". Information related to the phone number, information related to the e-mail address entered in the "e-mail address entry field", information related to the age entered in the "age entry field", and gender entered in the "gender entry field" This information and information related to the password entered in the "password entry field" are included.

(Step S2014-23)
In step S2014-23, the mobile terminal P performs update completion screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of displaying an update completion screen (see FIG. 48E) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P to notify that the member registration has been updated. Then, when the process of step S2014-23 is completed, the subroutine of the member information update operation processing in the second embodiment is completed, and the process proceeds to step S2001 of the main process in the portable terminal P. FIG.

(Processing when two-dimensional code is operated in the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 42, the two-dimensional code operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2016 of the main processing in the portable terminal P will be described.

(Step S2016-1)
In step S2016-1, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to transmit the member information stored in the member management DB 102, and the member management server 101 , performs processing for receiving member information. When the process of step S2016-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2016-2.

(Step S2016-2)
In step S2016-2, the mobile terminal P performs two-dimensional code generation processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P generates a two-dimensional code to be held over the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 of the point exchange device 1 based on the member information received by the member information reception process of step S2016-1. process. Then, when the process of step S2016-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2016-3.

(Step S2016-3)
In step S2016-3, the mobile terminal P performs two-dimensional code screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P displays the two-dimensional code screen (see FIG. 49B) on the liquid crystal display of the mobile terminal P on which the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation processing in step S2016-2 is displayed. Perform processing to display on the device. Then, when the process of step S2016-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S2016-4.

(Step S2016-4)
In step S2016-4, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the "complete" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P has received a signal indicating that the area corresponding to "completion" has been operated. Then, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has been performed (step S2016-4=YES), the subroutine of the two-dimensional code operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the main processing in the mobile terminal P is started. The process moves to step S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "complete" operation has not been performed (step S2016-4=NO), the process of step S2016-4 is repeated until the "complete" operation is performed.

(Processing at point addition operation in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 43, the point addition operation processing in the second embodiment performed in step S2018 of the main processing in the portable terminal P will be described.

(Step S2018-1)
In step S2018-1, the mobile terminal P performs two-dimensional code reading screen display processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for displaying a two-dimensional code reading screen (see FIG. 50B) on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG. Then, when the process of step S2018-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S2018-2.

(Step S2018-2)
In step S2018-2, the mobile terminal P performs two-dimensional code reading processing. Here, the mobile terminal P performs processing for reading the two-dimensional code. Then, when the process of step S2018-2 ends, the process proceeds to step S2018-3.

(Step S2018-3)
In step S2018-3, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not a "cancel" operation has been performed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P receives a signal from the touch panel sensor of the mobile terminal P indicating that an area corresponding to "cancel" has been operated, and performs processing for determining whether or not the signal has been received. . Then, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has been performed (step S2018-3=YES), the subroutine of the point addition operation processing in the second embodiment is terminated, and the step of the main processing in the mobile terminal P is completed. The process proceeds to S2001. On the other hand, if it is determined that the "cancel" operation has not been performed (step S2018-3=NO), the process proceeds to step S2018-4.

(Step S2018-4)
In step S2018-4, the mobile terminal P performs processing to determine whether or not reading is completed. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of determining whether or not the two-dimensional code has been read by the two-dimensional code reading process of step S2018-2. Then, if it is determined that reading has been completed (step S2018-4=YES), the process proceeds to step S2018-5. On the other hand, if it is determined that reading has not been completed (step S2018-4=NO), the process proceeds to step S2018-2.

(Step S2018-5)
In step S2018-5, the mobile terminal P performs point addition information transmission processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting point addition information to the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S2018-5 ends, the process proceeds to step S2018-6.

(Step S2018-6)
In step S2018-6, the mobile terminal P performs point addition completion information reception processing. Specifically, the mobile terminal P performs a process of receiving point addition completion information from the point management server 401 . Then, when the process of step S2018-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S2018-7.

(Step S2018-7)
In step S2018-7, the mobile terminal P performs point addition screen display processing. Specifically, the portable terminal P performs a process of displaying on the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P a point exchange completion screen (see FIG. 50(C)) that notifies that point addition has been completed. Then, when the process of step S2018-7 ends, the subroutine of the point addition operation processing in the second embodiment ends, and the process proceeds to step S2001 of the main process in the portable terminal P. FIG.

(Animation when confirming points in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 44, the animation during point confirmation in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 44A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44(B), when the area corresponding to "point confirmation" is operated in FIG. 44(A), the point confirmation screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. becomes. Here, the "point confirmation screen" includes information related to points currently possessed, an area corresponding to "details", and an area corresponding to "end".

Next, as shown in FIG. 44(C), when the area corresponding to "details" is operated in FIG. 44(B), the detailed screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. . Here, the "detailed screen" includes information related to the update date, information related to the shop, information related to points, information related to the expiration date, an area corresponding to the "up cursor", and an area corresponding to the "down cursor". A corresponding area and an area corresponding to "End" are included. In FIG. 44C, the area corresponding to the "up cursor" is inoperable and the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44(D), when the area corresponding to the "down cursor" is operated in FIG. 44(C), the detailed screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P is updated. will be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44(E), when the area corresponding to "end" in FIG. 44(D) is operated, the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Become.

(Animation at the time of product exchange in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 45, the animation at the time of product exchange in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 45A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(B), when the area corresponding to "product exchange" is operated in FIG. 45(A), the category selection screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. becomes. Here, the "category selection screen" includes information related to the points currently possessed, an area corresponding to the "up cursor", an area corresponding to the "down cursor", and an area corresponding to each category. ing.

Note that in FIG. 45B, an area corresponding to "cash voucher", an area corresponding to "miscellaneous goods", an area corresponding to "groceries", and an area corresponding to "game points" are displayed. However, areas corresponding to categories other than these may be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(C), when the area corresponding to "Cash voucher" is operated in FIG. Become. Here, the "merchandise exchange screen" includes information related to the points currently possessed, an area related to the merchandise corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", and an area corresponding to "cursor up". A region corresponding to "down cursor" and a region corresponding to "end" are included.

Here, in FIG. 45(C), as the areas corresponding to the products corresponding to the selected category, the area corresponding to the product X, the area corresponding to the product Y, and the area corresponding to the product Z are displayed on the mobile terminal. It is displayed on the P liquid crystal display device.

In FIG. 45(C), the area corresponding to the "up cursor" and the area corresponding to the "down cursor" are not operable, and the area corresponding to the product corresponding to the selected category, An area corresponding to "sort" and an area corresponding to "end" are operable. Here, the reason why the area corresponding to the product Y and the area corresponding to the product Z cannot be operated is that the points currently possessed are less than the points required to exchange for the product. be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(D), when the area corresponding to "product X" is operated in FIG. 45(C), the product details screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. becomes. Here, the "product detail screen" includes information on the product name, information on the product image, information on the product description, an area corresponding to "exchange", and an area corresponding to "cancel". is

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(E), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. Become. Here, the "product confirmation screen" includes a character image saying "I will exchange points for the product. Are you sure?", information related to the product name, information related to the product image, and a It contains information related to different points, an area corresponding to "exchange", and an area corresponding to "cancellation".

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(F), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. 45(E), the product exchange completion screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Here, the "product exchange completion screen" is an image for notifying that the product exchange has been completed. For example, as shown in FIG. Say.

Next, as shown in FIG. 45(G), in FIG. 45(F), the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

(Animation at product confirmation)
Next, based on FIG. 46, the animation at the time of product confirmation in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 46A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(B), when the area corresponding to "product confirmation" is operated in FIG. 46(A), the category selection screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. becomes.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(C), in FIG. 46(B), when the area corresponding to "cash note" is operated, the product list screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Become. Here, the "product list screen" includes an area related to the products corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", an area corresponding to the "up cursor", and an area corresponding to the "down cursor". and an area corresponding to "end".

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(D), the product introduction screen corresponding to "product X" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P in FIG. 46(C). Here, the "product introduction screen" includes information related to the product name, information related to the product image, information related to the product description, and an area corresponding to "end".

Next, as shown in FIG. 46(E), when the area corresponding to "end" in FIG. 46(D) is operated, the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Become.

(Animation at the time of member registration in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 47, the animation at the time of member registration in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 47A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47B, when the area corresponding to "membership registration" is operated in FIG. It will happen. Here, the "member information input screen" includes an area for inputting information related to a name, an area for inputting information related to an address, an area for inputting information related to a telephone number, and an area for inputting an email address. an area for entering information related to age, an area for entering information related to gender, an area for entering information related to password, and these inputs It contains an area corresponding to "Complete" and an area corresponding to "Cancel", which becomes operable after the is done. The area corresponding to "Complete" is displayed in white when it is operable, and is displayed in gray when it is inoperable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(C), when the "name input column" is operated in FIG. 47(B), input of name information becomes possible. Specifically, a character input image is displayed, and by operating this character input image, it becomes possible to input name information in the name input field.

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(D), in FIG. 47(C), name information, address information, telephone number information, email address information, and age information are displayed. , and the information about the gender and the information about the password are input, the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable.

In FIG. 47(D), when the input information does not satisfy the predetermined conditions and the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated, the member registration error screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. will be displayed in For example, when information other than numbers is entered in the area for entering information related to a telephone number, the member registration error screen shown in FIG. .

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(E), when the area corresponding to "complete" is operated in FIG. 47(D), the registration completion screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Become. Here, the "registration completion screen" is a screen for notifying that member registration has been completed, and is, for example, a character image reading "Thank you for your registration" as shown in FIG. 47(E).

Next, as shown in FIG. 47(F), when a predetermined time has elapsed in FIG. When the corresponding area is operated, the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

(Animation when updating member information in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 48, an animation when updating member information in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 48A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(B), when the area corresponding to "member information update" is operated in FIG. 48(A), the member information update screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. The Rukoto.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(C), name information can be updated when the "name input field" is operated in FIG. 48(B). Specifically, a character input image is displayed, and by operating this character input image, it is possible to update the name information in the name input field.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(D), in FIG. 48(C), name information, address information, telephone number information, email address information, and age information are displayed. , when at least a part of the information related to gender and the information related to the password is updated, the area corresponding to "Complete" becomes operable.

In FIG. 48(D), if the input information does not satisfy the predetermined conditions and the area corresponding to "Complete" is operated, the member information update error screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display of the portable terminal P. It will be displayed on the device. For example, when information other than numbers is entered in the area for entering information related to a telephone number, the member information update error screen shown in FIG. Become.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(E), when the area corresponding to "complete" is operated in FIG. 48(D), an update completion screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Become. Here, the "update completion screen" is a screen for notifying that the update of the member registration has been completed. For example, as shown in FIG. say.

Next, as shown in FIG. 48(F), when a predetermined time has elapsed in FIG. When the corresponding area is operated, the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

(Animation when two-dimensional code is displayed in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 49, the animation when the two-dimensional code is displayed in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 49A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49B, when the area corresponding to "two-dimensional code" is operated in FIG. 49A, the two-dimensional code screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. The Rukoto.

Here, the "two-dimensional code screen" includes a two-dimensional code to be read by the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 of the point exchange device 1, an area corresponding to "complete", and "Hold over the point exchange device. " is included in the character image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 49(C), when the area corresponding to "complete" is operated in FIG. 49(B), the application top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. becomes.

(Animation when points are added in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 50, animation during point addition in the second embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 50A, the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P displays an application top menu screen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50B, when the area corresponding to "point addition" is operated in FIG. The Rukoto.

Here, the "two-dimensional code reading screen" includes a character image "Please read the two-dimensional code", a frame image for reading the two-dimensional code, and an area corresponding to "cancel". there is

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(C), in FIG. 50(B), an operation related to point exchange is performed by the point exchange device 1, and printed on the paper (receipt) discharged from the paper exit 7. When the two-dimensional code is read, the point redemption completion screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Here, the "point redemption completion screen" includes name information, a character image reading "point redemption is complete", the total points before points are added, the points to be added, and these. Includes total points.

Next, as shown in FIG. 50(D), when a predetermined time has elapsed in FIG. 50(C) or when the area corresponding to "cancel" is operated in FIG. The top menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P.

(Transition of point exchange operation process, point addition operation process, and point confirmation operation process in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 51, the transition of the point exchange operation process, the point addition operation process, and the point confirmation operation process in the second embodiment will be described.

(Transition of processing during point exchange operation in the second embodiment)
First, the transition of the point exchange operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs point exchange information transmission processing in step S6-16. As a result, the point exchange information is transmitted from the point exchange device 1 to the point management server 401 .

Then, the point management server 401 stores the point exchange information received from the point exchange device 1 by the point exchange information storage process of step S405. As a result, each information is stored in the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the update point storage area 402g, and the security code storage area 402i. becomes.

Then, the point exchange device 1 performs security code reception processing in step S6-17. As a result, the point exchange device 1 requests the point management server 401 to transmit the security code.

Then, the point management server 401 transmits the security code stored in the security code storage area 402i to the point exchange device 1 by the security code transmission processing in step S407.

Then, the point exchange device 1 performs a two-dimensional code generation process for point exchange in step S6-18. As a result, information relating to the URL for accessing the point management server 401, more specifically, information relating to the URL for performing procedures for exchanging points, information relating to the number of points to be exchanged, A process of generating a two-dimensional code having information related to the received security code by the security code reception process of step S6-17 is performed.

Then, the point exchange device 1 performs the exchange receipt issuance image display processing in step S6-19 to generate an exchange receipt issuance image (see FIG. 22(E)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

Then, the point exchange device 1 prints the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation process for point exchange in step S6-18 on paper (receipt) by the exchange receipt issuing process in step S6-20. A process for discharging the printed paper (receipt) from the paper discharge port 7 is performed.

(Transition of point addition operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, the transition of the point addition operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, when the mobile terminal P completes reading the two-dimensional code printed on the discharged paper (receipt), it performs point addition information transmission processing in step S2018-5. As a result, point addition information is transmitted from the mobile terminal P to the point management server 401 .

Here, the "point addition information" includes information relating to the number of points to be exchanged, terminal identification information of the mobile terminal P, and information relating to the security code.

Here, in the first embodiment, when the point management server 401 receives the name/password information (step S408=YES), the point grant authentication process is performed by the process of step S409. , when the point management server 401 receives the point addition information from the mobile terminal P, the point grant authentication process is performed by the process of step S409. Thereby, the point addition information is transmitted to the member management server 101 .

Then, when the member management server 101 receives the point addition information, it performs member authentication processing in step S106. Thereby, it is determined whether or not the terminal identification information included in the point addition information received from the mobile terminal P by the point management server 401 matches the information registered as a member.

After performing the member authentication process in step S106, the member management server 101 performs member authentication result information transmission process in step S107. As a result, the member authentication result information is transmitted from the member management server 101 to the point management server 401 .

Then, the point management server 401 receives information indicating that the member has been authenticated as a member from the member management server 101, and upon completion of the authentication (step S410=YES), performs point addition processing in step S411. As a result, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the member ID storage area 402e for the point management DB, and the member name storage area 402f of the point management DB 402 , update point storage area 402g, and expiration date storage area 402h.

After the point addition processing in step S411 is performed, the point management server 401 performs mail transmission target member information reception processing in step S412. As a result, the point management server 401 requests the member management server 101 to send the information of the member to whom the mail is to be sent.

Here, the "e-mail transmission target member information" has at least information related to the member's e-mail address stored in the e-mail address storage area 102f.

When the member management server 101 receives a mail transmission target transmission request from the point management server 401, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing in step S109. As a result, the member management server 101 transmits the mail transmission target member information to the point management server 401 .

When the point management server 401 receives the mail transmission target member information from the member management server 101, the point management server 401 performs point addition mail transmission processing in step S413. As a result, a point addition mail is sent to the member.

At this time, when the points purchased by the wholesaler from the point association are about to be sold out, an e-mail containing information indicating that the points are about to be sold out may be sent to the wholesaler or the shop.

Further, the point management server 401 transmits to the mobile terminal P point addition completion information necessary for displaying the point addition screen on the mobile terminal P's liquid crystal display device.

Then, the mobile terminal P performs point addition completion information reception processing in step S2018-6. As a result, point completion information is received from the point management server 401 .

When receiving the point completion information from the point management server 401, the mobile terminal P performs point addition screen display processing in step S2018-7. As a result, the point redemption completion screen (see FIG. 50(C)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

(Transition of point confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, the transition of the point confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing in step S2006-1. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member management server 101 receives a member information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the member information transmission processing of step S109 is performed. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

After receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the mobile terminal P performs point information reception processing in step S2006-2. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the point management server 401 to send the point information.

Then, when the point management server 401 receives a point information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the point information transmission processing of step S417 is performed. Thereby, the point management server 401 transmits the point information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the point information from the point management server 401, the portable terminal P performs point confirmation screen display processing in step S2006-3. As a result, based on the member information received by the member information receiving process of step S2006-1 and the member information received by the point information receiving process of step S2006-2, the point confirmation screen (see FIG. 44(B)) is displayed on the mobile phone. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the terminal P.

(Transition of product exchange operation process and product confirmation operation process in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 52, the transition of the process at the time of product exchange operation and the process at the time of product confirmation operation in the second embodiment will be described.

(Transition of product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment)
First, the transition of the product exchange operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

The mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing in step S2008-1. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member management server 101 receives a member information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the member information transmission processing of step S109 is performed. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

After receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the mobile terminal P performs point information reception processing in step S2008-2. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the point management server 401 to send the point information.

Then, when the point management server 401 receives a point information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the point information transmission processing of step S417 is performed. Thereby, the point management server 401 transmits the point information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the point information from the point management server 401, the mobile terminal P performs the product information reception process of step S2008-3. As a result, the mobile terminal P makes a product information transmission request to the product management server 301 .

When the product management server 301 receives a product information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the product information transmission processing of step S308 is performed. As a result, the product management server 301 transmits the product information to the mobile terminal P. FIG.

After receiving the product information from the product management server 301, the mobile terminal P performs category selection screen display processing in step S2008-4. As a result, the member information received by the member information reception process of step S2008-1, the member information received by the point information reception process of step S2008-2, and the product information received by the product information reception process of step S2008-3. Based on this, the category selection screen (see FIG. 45(B)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P.

After that, the portable terminal P carries out product exchange information transmission processing in step S2008-19. As a result, the mobile terminal P transmits the product exchange information to the purchase management server 201 .

When the purchase management server 201 receives the product exchange information from the portable terminal P, the purchase management server 201 performs the product exchange information registration process in step S202. As a result, the purchase ID storage area 202a, the purchase date storage area 202b, the exchange device ID storage area 202c, the purchaser storage area 202d, the purchased product storage area 202e, and the scheduled shipping date storage area 202f of the purchase management DB 202 are stored. , the shipping destination storage area 202g and the purchasing member telephone number storage area 202h.

After the product exchange information registration process of step S202 is performed, the purchase management server 201 performs a product exchange completion information transmission process of step S203. As a result, the purchase management server 201 transmits product exchange completion information to the product management server 301 .

Then, when the product management server 301 receives the product exchange completion information from the purchase management server 201, the product management server 301 performs stock quantity subtraction processing in step S302. As a result, "1" is subtracted from the value stored in the stock quantity storage area 302f of the purchase management DB202.

After that, the mobile terminal P performs point subtraction information transmission processing in step S2008-20. Thereby, the mobile terminal P transmits point subtraction information to the point management server 401 .

Then, when the point management server 401 receives the point subtraction information from the mobile terminal P, the point management server 401 performs a point subtraction information receiving process in step S415. Thereby, the point management server 401 stores the point subtraction information in the point management DB 402 .

Then, after performing the point subtraction information transmission process of step S2008-20, the mobile terminal P performs the commodity exchange completion screen display process of step S2008-21. As a result, the product exchange completion screen (see FIG. 45(F)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

(Transition of product confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, the transition of the product confirmation operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

The mobile terminal P performs product information reception processing in step S2010-1. As a result, the mobile terminal P makes a product information transmission request to the product management server 301 .

When the product management server 301 receives a product information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the product information transmission processing of step S308 is performed. As a result, the product management server 301 transmits the product information to the mobile terminal P. FIG.

After receiving the product information from the product management server 301, the mobile terminal P performs category selection image display processing in step S2010-2. As a result, the category selection screen (see FIG. 46(B)) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P based on the product information received by the product information reception process of step S2010-1.

(Transition of member registration operation processing and member information update operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 53, the transition of the member registration operation process, the member information update operation process, and the two-dimensional code operation process in the second embodiment will be described.

(Transition of member registration operation processing in the second embodiment)
First, the transition of the member registration operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, the mobile terminal P transmits the member registration information to the member management server 101 by the member registration information transmission processing of step S2012-13.

Then, when the member registration information is received from the mobile terminal P, the member management server 101 performs a member registration information receiving process in step S102. As a result, member ID storage area 102a, name storage area 102b, address storage area 102c, terminal identification information storage area 102d, telephone number storage area 102e, mail address storage area 102f, password storage area 102g, Each information is stored in each area of the age storage area 102h and the gender storage area 102i.

(Transition of member information update operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, the transition of the member information update operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing in step S2014-1. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member management server 101 receives a member information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the member information transmission processing of step S109 is performed. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the mobile terminal P performs member information update screen display processing in step S2014-2. As a result, the member information update screen (see FIG. 48B) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

After that, the portable terminal P performs member update information transmission processing in step S2014-13. As a result, the mobile terminal P performs processing for transmitting member update information to the member management server 101 .

Then, when the member management server 101 receives the member update information from the mobile terminal P, the member update information reception process of step S104 is performed. As a result, member ID storage area 102a, name storage area 102b, address storage area 102c, terminal identification information storage area 102d, telephone number storage area 102e, mail address storage area 102f, password storage area 102g, Each information is updated and stored in each area of the age storage area 102h and the gender storage area 102i.

(Transition of two-dimensional code operation processing in the second embodiment)
Next, the transition of the two-dimensional code operation processing in the second embodiment will be described.

First, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing in step S2016-1. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member management server 101 receives a member information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the member information transmission processing of step S109 is performed. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the mobile terminal P performs the two-dimensional code generation processing in step S2016-2. As a result, processing for generating a two-dimensional code to be held over the two-dimensional code reading section 8 of the point exchange device 1 is performed.

(Third embodiment)
Next, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 61. FIG. When describing the third embodiment, points different from those described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted.

(Overview of Product Exchange System in Third Embodiment)
First, with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55, an outline of the product exchange system in the third embodiment will be described.

In the third embodiment, cash is deposited, and points are issued within the range of the deposited cash.

(shops and wholesalers)
As shown in FIG. 54, the shop deposits cash with the wholesaler. Then, the wholesaler issues points to the shop within the range of the deposited money.

In this way, the shop deposits cash with the wholesaler, and the wholesaler can issue points to the shop within the amount of the deposited cash.

(Point association and wholesaler)
As shown in FIG. 55, the wholesaler deposits cash to the point association. Then, the point association issues points to the wholesaler within the range of the deposited money.

Thus, the wholesaler deposits cash to the point association, and the point association can issue points to the wholesaler within the range of the deposited cash.

(Each system constituting the product exchange system in the third embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, each system constituting the commodity exchange system in the third embodiment will be described.

The product exchange system in the third embodiment includes a point exchange device 1, a mobile terminal P, a member management system 100, a purchase management system 200, a product management system 300, a point management system 400, and a deposit management system 500. Consists of Therefore, the deposit management system 500 will be described below.

(Deposit management system 500)
The deposit management system 500 is composed of a deposit management server 501 and a deposit management DB 502, and is a system for managing deposit information.

(Deposit management server 501)
The deposit management server 501 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1 and the point management server 401 , and is provided to store deposit information in the deposit management DB 502 . The deposit management server 501 is managed by the wholesaler when the shop deposits the deposit money with the wholesaler, and is managed by the point association when the wholesaler deposits the deposit money with the point association.

(Deposit management DB 502)
The deposit management DB 502 is provided to store deposit information. The deposit management DB 502 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

(Deposit Information Stored by Deposit Management DB 502 in Third Embodiment)
Next, deposit information stored by the deposit management DB 502 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The deposit management DB 502 stores a deposit management ID storage area 502a for storing deposit management IDs, a deposit update date/time storage area 502b for storing deposit update dates, and information related to shops. a deposit management DB shop storage area 502c for deposit money management DB shop storage area 502c for deposit money management DB exchange apparatus ID storage area 502d for storing an exchange apparatus ID; a deposit amount storage area 502e for storing a deposit amount; An exchange point storage area 502f is provided for storing information related to each item, and each data is linked.

For example, when cash is deposited, "00000001" in the deposit management ID storage area 502a, "2018/01/01 08:10" stored in the deposit update date and time storage area 502b, and the deposit "Shop A" stored in the management DB shop storage area 502c, "00000001" stored in the deposit management DB exchange device ID storage area 502d, and "00000001" stored in the deposit amount storage area 502e 1,000,000” are linked and stored.

When points are issued, "00000006" in the deposit management ID storage area 502a, "2018/01/01 11:14" stored in the deposit update date and time storage area 502b, and the deposit "Shop B" stored in the management DB shop storage area 502c, "00095701" stored in the deposit management DB exchange device ID storage area 502d, and " 20,000” are linked and stored.

(Processing at the time of point exchange operation in the third embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 58, the point exchange operation processing in the third embodiment will be described.

(Step S6-21)
At step S6-21, the CPU 11 performs point issue request information transmission processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs processing for transmitting point issue request information to the point management server 401 . Here, the "point issuance request information" includes at least the ID of the point exchange device 1 and information related to the number of points to be exchanged. Then, when the process of step S6-21 ends, the process proceeds to step S6-22.

(Step S6-22)
In step S6-22, the CPU 11 determines whether or not point issuable information has been received. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of determining whether point issuable information has been received from the point management server 401 . Then, if it is determined that the point issuable information has been received (step S6-22=YES), the process proceeds to step S6-23. On the other hand, if it is determined that the point issuable information has not been received (step S6-22=NO), the process proceeds to step S6-24.

(Step S6-23)
In step S6-23, the CPU 11 performs processing when points are redeemable. More specifically, the CPU 11 performs point exchange two-dimensional code generation processing in step S6-18, exchange receipt issue image display processing in step S6-19, and exchange receipt issue processing in step S6-20. Then, when the process of step S6-23 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation time process in the third embodiment is ended, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process (see FIG. 11) in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

(Step S6-24)
In step S6-24, the CPU 11 performs point exchange impossible screen display processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of displaying a point redeemable image (see FIG. 60(E)) on the liquid crystal display device 2 . When the process of step S6-24 is completed, the process proceeds to step S6-25.

(Step S6-25)
At step S6-25, the CPU 11 performs prize return processing. Specifically, the CPU 11 performs a process of returning the prize 50 to the prize return section 4 . Then, when the process of step S6-25 is completed, the subroutine of the point exchange operation time process in the third embodiment is completed, and the process proceeds to step S19 of the main process (see FIG. 11) in the point exchange apparatus 1. FIG.

(Main processing in deposit management server 501)
Next, the main processing in the deposit management server 501 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Step S3001)
In step S3001, the deposit management server 501 performs processing to determine whether or not a deposit deposit operation has been performed. Specifically, the deposited money management server 501 performs a process of determining whether or not a deposited money deposit operation, which is performed when a deposited money is deposited, has been performed. Then, if it is determined that the deposit operation has been performed (step S3001=YES), the process proceeds to step S3002. On the other hand, if it is determined that no deposit money operation has been performed (step S3001=NO), the process proceeds to step S3004.

(Step S3002)
In step S3002, the deposited money management server 501 performs deposit money receiving processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 includes a deposit management ID storage area 502a, a deposit update date/time storage area 502b, a deposit management DB shop storage area 502c, and a deposit management DB. Each information is stored in the exchange device ID storage area 502d and the deposit amount storage area 502e. When the process of step S3002 ends, the process proceeds to step S3003.

(Step S3003)
In step S3003, the deposit management server 501 performs a deposit receipt notification process. Specifically, the deposited money management server 501 stores information to the effect that the deposited money has been deposited, information related to the deposited deposited money amount, and A process of sending an e-mail containing the information to the manager of the deposit management server (for example, a wholesaler or a point association) is performed. Then, when the processing of step S3003 ends, the main processing in the deposit management server 501 ends, and the processing from step S3001 is executed again.

(Step S3004)
In step S3004, the deposit management server 501 performs a process of determining whether or not point issue request information has been received. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 performs a process of determining whether or not point issue request information has been received from the point exchange device 1 . Then, if it is determined that the point issue request information has been received (step S3004=YES), the process proceeds to step S3005. On the other hand, if it is determined that the point issuance request information has not been received (step S3004=NO), the main processing in the deposit management server 501 is ended, and the processing from step S3001 is executed again.

(Step S3005)
In step S3005, the deposit management server 501 performs deposit check processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 calculates the deposit amount for each shop based on each information stored in the deposit management DB 502, and adds the calculated deposit amount for each shop to the It performs a process of comparing with the point issuance request information received. When the process of step S3005 ends, the process proceeds to step S3006.

(Step S3006)
In step S3006, the deposit management server 501 performs processing to determine whether points can be issued. Specifically, the deposited money management server 501 performs the deposited money check processing in step S3005, and determines whether or not the deposited money is greater than or equal to the amount of points requested by the point issuance request information. Perform processing to determine Here, the deposited money management server 501 determines that points can be issued when the deposited amount is greater than or equal to the amount of points requested by the point issue request information. If it is determined that points can be issued (step S3006=YES), the process proceeds to step S3007. On the other hand, if it is determined that points cannot be issued (step S3006=NO), the process proceeds to step S3010.

(Step S3007)
In step S3007, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuable information transmission processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 performs a process of transmitting point issuable information to the point exchange device 1 . Here, the "point issuable information" has at least information to the effect that points can be issued. When the process of step S3007 ends, the process proceeds to step S3008.

(Step S3008)
In step S3008, the deposit management server 501 performs deposit subtraction processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 includes a deposit management ID storage area 502a, a deposit update date/time storage area 502b, a deposit management DB shop storage area 502c, and a deposit management DB. Each information is stored in the exchange device ID storage area 502d and the exchange point storage area 502f. When the process of step S3008 ends, the process proceeds to step S3009.

(Step S3009)
In step S3009, the deposit management server 501 performs point issue notification processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 sends an e-mail containing information to the effect that points have been issued, information related to the issued points, and information related to the ID of the issued point exchange device 1 to the deposit management server 501. manager (for example, a wholesaler or a point association). Then, when the processing of step S3009 ends, the main processing in the deposit management server 501 ends, and the processing from step S3001 is executed again.

(Step S3010)
In step S3010, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuance information transmission processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 performs a process of transmitting point issuance impossibility information to the point exchange device 1 . Here, the "point issuance impossible information" has at least information to the effect that points cannot be issued. When the process of step S3010 ends, the process proceeds to step S3011.

(Step S3011)
In step S3011, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuance notification processing. Specifically, the deposit management server 501 sends an e-mail containing information to the effect that points cannot be issued to the administrator of the deposit management server (for example, a wholesaler or a point association). I do. Then, when the processing of step S3011 is completed, the main processing in the deposit management server 501 is terminated, and the processing is executed again from step S3001.

(Animation when points cannot be exchanged in the third embodiment)
Next, based on FIG. 60, an animation when points cannot be exchanged in the third embodiment will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 60A, the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 displays a top menu image.

Next, as shown in FIG. 60B, when the area corresponding to "point redemption" is operated in FIG. 2 will be displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 60(C), in FIG. 60(B), "1" first prizes 51 are inserted into the prize inserting unit 3, and the inserted first prizes 51 are read by the prize reading unit 15. is determined not to be a counterfeit, the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 for prompting the player to insert the prize 50 into the prize insertion unit 3 is updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 60(D), when the area corresponding to "Exchange" is operated in FIG. It will be displayed on the device 2 . Specifically, the number of prizes 50 that have been inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 and that have been determined by the prize reading unit 15 to be non-counterfeit, the value of points to be exchanged, and the expiration date. is "3" months from replacement.

Next, as shown in FIG. 60(E), in FIG. 60(D), the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated, and the amount of points requested by the point issuance request information is changed to the deposit amount. If the amount is not equal to or greater than the amount, the liquid crystal display device 2 displays a point-exchangeable image notifying that the prize 50 could not be exchanged for points. Here, the "point redemption impossible image" includes a text image "point redemption failed" and a text image "Please be careful not to forget to pick up the prize."

Next, as shown in FIG. 60(F), in FIG. 60(E), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

(Transition of processing during point exchange operation in the third embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 61, the transition of the point redemption operation processing in the third embodiment will be described.

First, the point exchange device 1 performs point issue request information transmission processing in step S6-21. As a result, the point issuance request information is transmitted from the point exchange device 1 to the deposit management server 501 .

Then, the deposit management server 501 performs deposit check processing in step S3005. As a result, the deposited money management server 501 calculates the deposited money amount for each shop, and performs a process of comparing the calculated deposited money amount for each shop with the point issuance request information transmitted this time.

In the following, as a result of the deposit check processing in step S3005, a case where points can be issued and a case where points cannot be issued will be explained separately.

(When points can be issued)
First, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuable information transmission processing in step S3007. As a result, the deposit management server 501 transmits point issuable information to the point exchange device 1 .

Then, the deposit management server 501 performs the point issuable information transmission processing in step S3007, and then performs the deposit subtraction processing in step S3008. As a result, a deposit management ID storage area 502a of the deposit management DB 502 of the deposit management DB 502, a deposit update date and time storage area 502b, a deposit management DB shop storage area 502c, and a deposit management DB exchange device ID A process of storing each information in the storage area 502d and the exchange point storage area 502f is performed.

When the point exchange device 1 receives the point issuable information from the deposit management server 501, the point exchange device 1 performs a point exchange possible process in step S6-23. As a result, the point exchange device 1 performs point exchange two-dimensional code generation processing in step S6-18, exchange receipt issue image display processing in step S6-19, and exchange receipt issue processing in step S6-20.

Thereafter, the mobile terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the discharged paper (receipt) to connect to the point management server 401 via the Internet. Then, the point addition image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. FIG.

Then, when the point addition image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P, the mobile terminal P displays the area corresponding to "Complete" after the information relating to the name and the information relating to the password are input. is operated, the name/password information is transmitted from the portable terminal P to the point management server 401 via the Internet.

Then, when the point management server 401 receives the name/password information from the mobile terminal P, it performs point grant authentication processing in step S409. As a result, the name/password information is transmitted to the member management server 101 .

When the member management server 101 receives the name information and the password information from the portable terminal P, the member authentication processing of step S106 is performed. This determines whether or not the name/password information received by the point management server 401 from the mobile terminal P matches information registered as a member.

After performing the member authentication process in step S106, the member management server 101 performs member authentication result information transmission process in step S107. As a result, member authentication result information is transmitted from the member management server 101 to the point management server 401 .

Then, the point management server 401 receives information indicating that the member has been authenticated as a member from the member management server 101, and upon completion of the authentication (step S410=YES), performs point addition processing in step S411. As a result, the point ID storage area 402a, the update date/time storage area 402b, the shop storage area 402c, the exchange device ID storage area 402d for the point management DB, the member ID storage area 402e for the point management DB, and the member name storage area 402f of the point management DB 402 , update point storage area 402g, and expiration date storage area 402h.

Then, the point management server 401 performs the e-mail transmission target member information reception processing after the point addition processing in step S411 is performed. As a result, the point management server 401 requests the member management server 101 to send the information of the member to whom the mail is to be sent.

When the member management server 101 receives a mail transmission target transmission request from the point management server 401, the member management server 101 performs member information transmission processing in step S109. As a result, the member management server 101 transmits the mail transmission target member information to the point management server 401 .

When the point management server 401 receives the mail transmission target member information from the member management server 101, the point management server 401 performs point addition mail transmission processing in step S413. As a result, a point addition mail is sent to the member.

(When points cannot be issued)
If the points cannot be issued, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuance information transmission processing in step S3010. As a result, the deposit management server 501 transmits to the point exchange device 1 the point issuable information.

Then, the deposit management server 501 performs point issuance impossibility information transmission processing in step S3010, and then performs point issuance impossibility notification processing in step S3011. As a result, a process of sending an e-mail to the manager of the deposit management server (for example, a wholesaler or a point association) is performed.

On the other hand, when the point exchange apparatus 1 receives the point issuance information from the deposit management server 501, the point exchange apparatus 1 performs the point exchange impossible processing in step S6-24. As a result, the point redemption impossible image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 62 and 63. FIG. When describing the fourth embodiment, points different from those described in the first to third embodiments will be described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted.

In the fourth embodiment, when exchanging points for a gift 50, if the conditions for awarding premium points are satisfied, more points are obtained than when the conditions for awarding premium points are not satisfied. can be exchanged with

(Processing when points are added in the fourth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 62, the point addition processing in the fourth embodiment will be described.

(Step S411-1)
In step S411-1, the point management server 401 performs point exchange frequency acquisition processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of acquiring the prize 50 and the number of points exchanged. Then, when the process of step S411-1 ends, the process proceeds to step S411-2.

Here, the "number of points exchanged" may be the number of times the prize 50 has been exchanged for points, or the number of times the prize 50 has been exchanged for points within a predetermined period (for example, one year). There may be.

Also, the acquisition method of the number of point exchanges can be set as appropriate. For example, the point management DB 402 stores the number of times points are exchanged for prizes 50, so that the number of point exchanges can be acquired. , the number of point exchanges may be obtained.

(Step S411-2)
In step S411-2, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of prize exchanges is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of point exchanges obtained by the point exchange number acquisition process in step S411-1 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times. Then, if it is determined that the number of prize exchanges is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S411-2=YES), the process proceeds to step S411-3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of prize exchanges is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number (step S411-2=NO), the process proceeds to step S411-4.

(Step S411-3)
In step S411-3, the point management server 401 performs first premium point setting processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of setting the first premium points based on the number of point redemptions acquired by the point redemption number acquisition process in step S411-1. Then, when the process of step S411-3 ends, the process proceeds to step S411-4.

Here, the value of the first premium points set by the first premium point setting process can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be a value equal to the second premium points, a value larger than the second premium points, or a value smaller than the second premium points.

Also, the value set by the first premium point setting process may be defined in multiple stages. For example, if the number of point redemptions obtained by the point redemption number acquisition process in step S411-1 is equal to or greater than a first predetermined number of times (eg, "10" times), and the second predetermined number of times (eg, "20" times) ), a larger value may be set in the first premium point setting process when the number of points redeemed is equal to or greater than the second predetermined number of times than when the premium point is less than ).

Further, the value set by the first premium point setting process is not a predetermined value, but a value of points to be exchanged for the prize 50 multiplied by a predetermined percentage (for example, "1%"). It is also possible to set a different value. In this case, the predetermined ratio may be defined in multiple stages. For example, if the number of point redemptions obtained by the point redemption number acquisition process in step S411-1 is equal to or greater than a first predetermined number of times (eg, "10" times), and the second predetermined number of times (eg, "20" times) ), a larger value may be multiplied as a predetermined ratio in the case where the number of point redemptions is equal to or greater than the second predetermined number of times than in the case where the number of points is less than ).

(Step S411-4)
In step S411-4, the point management server 401 performs point redemption amount acquisition processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of acquiring the prize 50 and the point exchange amount for which the points have been exchanged. Then, when the process of step S411-4 ends, the process proceeds to step S411-5.

Here, the "point redemption amount" may be the total amount of points exchanged for prizes 50 so far, or the total amount of points exchanged for prizes 50 within a predetermined period (for example, "1" year). It may be the total amount.

Also, the method for obtaining the point redemption amount can be set as appropriate. For example, the point exchange amount may be obtained by storing the point exchange amount for the gift 50 in the point management DB 402, or by performing calculation using the information stored in the point management DB 402. , the point exchange amount may be acquired.

(Step S411-5)
In step S411-5, the point management server 401 determines whether or not the point redemption amount is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of determining whether or not the point exchange amount acquired by the point exchange amount acquisition process in step S411-4 is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. If it is determined that the point redemption amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount (step S411-5=YES), the process proceeds to step S411-6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the point redemption amount is less than the predetermined amount (step S411-5=NO), the process proceeds to step S411-7.

(Step S411-6)
In step S411-6, the point management server 401 performs second premium point setting processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 performs a process of setting the second premium points based on the point redemption amount acquired by the point redemption amount acquisition process in step S411-4. Then, when the process of step S411-6 ends, the process proceeds to step S411-7.

Here, the value of the second premium points set by the second premium point setting process can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be a value equal to the first premium points, a value larger than the first premium points, or a value smaller than the first premium points.

Also, the value set by the second premium point setting process may be defined in multiple stages. For example, if the point redemption amount acquired by the point redemption amount acquisition process in step S411-4 is equal to or greater than the first predetermined amount (eg, "100,000"), and the second predetermined amount (eg, "200,000") 000"), a larger value may be set in the second premium point setting process when the point redemption amount is equal to or greater than the second predetermined amount.

Further, the value set by the second premium point setting process is not a predetermined value, but a value of points to be exchanged for the prize 50 multiplied by a predetermined percentage (for example, "1%"). It is also possible to set a different value. In this case, the predetermined ratio may be defined in multiple stages. For example, if the point redemption amount acquired by the point redemption amount acquisition process in step S411-4 is equal to or greater than the first predetermined amount (eg, "100,000"), and the second predetermined amount (eg, "200,000") 000"), a larger value may be multiplied as a predetermined ratio when the point redemption amount is equal to or greater than the second predetermined amount.

(Step S411-7)
In step S411-7, the point management server 401 performs point addition processing. Specifically, the point management server 401 determines the value of the points exchanged for the prize 50, the first premium points set by the first premium point setting process in step S411-3, and the second premium points in step S411-6. A process of adding the second premium points set by the premium point setting process and storing the result in the point management DB 402 is performed. Then, when the process of step S411-7 is completed, the subroutine of the point addition process in the fourth embodiment is completed, and the process proceeds to step S412 of the main process in the point management server 401. FIG.

(Animation at the time of point exchange in the fourth embodiment)
Next, the animation during point exchange in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Note that FIGS. 63(A) to 63(G) are the same as FIGS. 22(A) to 22(G), so description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 63(H), in FIG. 63(G), when the area corresponding to "complete" is operated after the name information and the password information are input, the fourth embodiment The point exchange completion screen in the form is displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the mobile terminal P. Here, the "point redemption completion screen in the fourth embodiment" includes name information, a character image "point redemption is completed", and the total points before points are added. It includes points, premium points, and total points.

In the fourth embodiment, based on the number of point redemptions acquired by the point redemption number acquisition process of step S411-1 and the point redemption amount acquired by the point redemption amount acquisition process of step S411-4, the Although one premium point or a second premium point is given, the present invention is not limited to this, and the conditions for giving premium points can be set as appropriate.

For example, first premium points granted based on the number of point exchanges acquired by the point exchange number acquisition process of step S411-1, or based on the point exchange amount acquired by the point exchange amount acquisition process of step S411-4 Any of the second premium points that are given by the player may be given.

In this case, the first premium point value set by the first premium point setting process of step S411-3 is compared with the second premium point value set by the second premium point setting process of step S411-6. However, a larger value may be assigned, or a smaller value may be assigned.

Further, a specific date and time or a specific day of the week may be applied as the premium point grant condition. As a result, for example, it is possible to apply the condition between 20:00 and 21:00 as the condition for awarding premium points, and it is also possible to apply the condition for awarding premium points between January 1st and January 3rd. Alternatively, it is possible to apply the fact that it is Wednesday as a condition for granting premium points.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 64 to 67. FIG. When describing the fifth embodiment, points different from those described in the first to fourth embodiments will be described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted.

In the fifth embodiment, when exchanging points for prizes 50, it is possible to exchange for many points using member information of amusement arcades.

(Each System Constituting the Product Exchange System in the Fifth Embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 64, each system constituting the merchandise exchange system in the fifth embodiment will be described.

The product exchange system in the fifth embodiment includes a point exchange device 1, a mobile terminal P, a member management system 100, a purchase management system 200, a product management system 300, a point management system 400, and a deposit management system 500. , and the game parlor member management system 600 . Therefore, the game parlor member management system 600 will be described below.

(Game store member management system 600)
The amusement shop member management system 600 is composed of a game shop member management server 601 and a game shop member management DB 602, and is a system for managing member information of the amusement shop.

(Game store member management server 601)
The game parlor member management server 601 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the portable terminal P, and is provided to perform processing for storing member information of the amusement parlor in the game parlor member management DB 602 . The game parlor member management server 601 is managed by the amusement shop.

(Game store member management DB 602)
The game parlor member management DB 602 is provided for storing member information of the amusement parlor. The game parlor member management DB 602 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

(Game store member information stored by the game store member management DB 602 in the fifth embodiment)
Next, the game parlor member information stored by the deposit management DB 502 in the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The game shop member management DB 602 includes a game shop member management ID storage area 602a for storing game shop member management IDs, a game shop member name storage area 602b for storing names of game shop members, and a game shop member management ID storage area 602b. member address storage area 602c for storing member addresses, member telephone number storage area 602d for storing the telephone numbers of game arcade members, and member e-mails for storing e-mail addresses of arcade members. an address storage area 602e; a member password storage area 602f for storing information related to passwords of game arcade members; a member age storage area 602g for storing age of game arcade members; A member sex storage area 602h for storing gender, a stored ball storage area 602i for storing information related to stored balls, a stored medal storage area 602j for storing information related to stored medals, and the number of visits to the amusement arcade. is provided, and each data is linked.

For example, "00000001" in the gaming arcade member management ID storage area 602a, "Ichiro Tanaka" in the gaming arcade member name storage area 602b, "△△1-2 in XX Ward, Tokyo" in the member address storage area 602c, "03-XXXX-XXXX" in member telephone number storage area 602d, "abc@XXXX.com" in member email address storage area 602e, "2525" in member password storage area 602f, and " 36", "Male" in the member gender storage area 602h, "0" in the accumulated balls storage area 602i, "0" in the accumulated medals storage area 602j, and "1" in the number of visits storage area 602k. They are stored in association with each other.

The game parlor member management DB 602 may store information other than the above-described information. For example, information relating to the birthday of the member of the game parlor, the date of registration as a member of the amusement parlor, etc. may be stored.

The accumulated ball storage area 602i and the accumulated medal storage area 602j have storage areas corresponding to the rates of game balls and game medals to be lent to the player. Such information may be stored.

(Main processing in the amusement arcade member management server in the fifth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 66, main processing in the amusement arcade member management server in the fifth embodiment will be described.

(Step S4001)
In step S4001, the game parlor member management server 601 performs processing for determining whether or not it is time to register as a member of the amusement parlor. Specifically, the game parlor member management server 601 performs a process of determining whether or not an operation related to member registration of the amusement parlor has been performed. Then, if it is determined that it is time to register as an amusement arcade member (step S4001=YES), the process proceeds to step S4002. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the time of amusement arcade member registration (step S4001=NO), the process proceeds to step S4003.

(Step S4002)
In step S4002, the game parlor member management server 601 performs processing at the time of game parlor member registration. Specifically, the game parlor member management server 601 performs a process of storing each piece of information in the amusement parlor member management DB 602 . Then, when the process of step S4002 ends, the main process in the amusement arcade member management server 601 in the fifth embodiment ends, and the processes from step S4001 are executed again.

(Step S4003)
In step S4003, the gaming arcade member management server 601 performs processing for determining whether or not it is time to request transmission of gaming arcade member information. Specifically, the game parlor member management server 601 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a request from the mobile terminal P to transmit the amusement parlor member information. Then, if it is determined that it is time to request the transmission of the game parlor member information (step S4003=YES), the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not time to request transmission of amusement arcade member information (step S4003=NO), the process proceeds to step S4005.

(Step S4004)
In step S4004, the game parlor member management server 601 performs a game parlor member information transmission process. Specifically, the amusement arcade member management server 601 performs processing for transmitting amusement arcade member information to the mobile terminal. Here, the "gaming shop member information" includes a game shop member management ID storage area 602a, a game shop member name storage area 602b, a member address storage area 602c, and a member telephone number stored in the game shop member management DB 602. Storage area 602d, member email address storage area 602e, member password storage area 602f, member age storage area 602g, member gender storage area 602h, accumulated balls storage area 602i, accumulated medals storage area 602j, and number of store visits. Each data stored in the area 602k. Then, when the process of step S4004 ends, the main process in the amusement arcade member management server 601 in the fifth embodiment ends, and the processes from step S4001 are executed again.

(Step S4005)
In step S4005, the amusement arcade member management server 601 performs other corresponding processes. Specifically, for example, when an operation to delete a member registration is performed, the amusement store member management server 601 performs processing to delete information stored in the amusement store member management DB 602, When medals are saved, processing for updating information stored in the game parlor member management DB 602 is performed. Then, when the process of step S4005 ends, the main process in the amusement arcade member management server 601 in the fifth embodiment ends, and the processes from step S4001 are executed again.

(Transition of point addition operation processing in the fifth embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 67, the transition of the point addition operation processing in the fifth embodiment will be described.

As a premise, the portable terminal P starts the installed application, operates the area corresponding to "point addition" on the application top menu screen, and completes reading of the two-dimensional code (step S2018-4 = YES). process.

First, the mobile terminal P performs member information reception processing. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the member management server 101 to send the member information.

When the member management server 101 receives a member information transmission request from the mobile terminal P, the member information transmission processing of step S109 is performed. Thereby, the member management server 101 transmits the member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the member information from the member management server 101, the portable terminal P performs amusement parlor member information reception processing. As a result, the portable terminal P requests the game parlor member management server 601 to send the parcel member information.

Then, when there is a request for transmission of game shop member information from the mobile terminal P, the game shop member management server 601 performs game shop member information transmission processing in step S4004. As a result, the amusement arcade member management server 601 transmits the amusement arcade member information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, the portable terminal P receives the amusement arcade member information from the amusement arcade member management server 601, and then performs point exchange information reception processing. As a result, the mobile terminal P requests the point management server 401 to transmit the point exchange information.

Then, when the point management server 401 receives a point exchange information transmission request from the portable terminal P, the point exchange information transmission processing is performed. Thereby, the point management server 401 transmits the point exchange information to the portable terminal P. FIG.

Then, after receiving the point exchange information from the point management server 401, the mobile terminal P performs total information generation processing. As a result, the mobile terminal P adds up the information contained in the read two-dimensional code, the point redemption information received from the point management server 401, and the amusement arcade member information received from the amusement arcade member management server 601. generates summation information.

Then, after performing the total information generating process, the portable terminal P performs the total information transmitting process. Thereby, the portable terminal P transmits total information to the point management server 401 .

After receiving the total information from the mobile terminal P, the point management server 401 performs point grant authentication processing in step S409. Here, in the fifth embodiment, the point management server 401 performs point grant authentication processing using total information.

Then, the point management server 401 performs point addition authentication processing in step S411 after performing the point grant authentication processing in step S409. Here, in the point addition processing in the fifth embodiment, many points can be exchanged according to the amusement arcade member information.

For example, if the value stored in the store visit count storage area 602k is greater than or equal to the first value and less than the second value that is greater than the first value, then the value less than the first value More points will be awarded than in some cases.

Then, the point management server 401 performs point addition mail transmission processing in step S413 after performing the point addition processing in step S411. As a result, a point addition mail is sent to the member.

Further, the point management server 401 transmits to the mobile terminal P point addition completion information necessary for displaying the point addition screen on the mobile terminal P's liquid crystal display device.

Then, the mobile terminal P receives the point completion information from the point management server 401 by the point addition completion information reception process of step S2018-6.

Then, when the mobile terminal P receives the point completion information from the point management server 401 through the point addition completion information reception process of step S2018-6, it performs the point addition screen display process of step S2018-7. At this time, the points exchanged for the prize 50 and the points added according to the amusement arcade member information are displayed on the liquid crystal display device of the portable terminal P. FIG.

In the above-described example, more points are given according to the value stored in the number of visits storage area 602k, but the present invention is not limited to this. More points may be awarded according to time, or more points may be awarded according to the time spent playing the gaming machine and the number of visits to the store.

Further, more points may be awarded according to the amount of game balls or game medals used in the game, or more points may be awarded according to the number of games played. good too.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 68 and 69. FIG. When describing the sixth embodiment, points different from those described in the first to fifth embodiments will be described, and descriptions of common points will be omitted.

(Each System Constituting the Product Exchange System in the Sixth Embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, each system constituting the merchandise exchange system in the sixth embodiment will be described.

The product exchange system in the sixth embodiment includes a point exchange device 1, a mobile terminal P, a member management system 100, a purchase management system 200, a product management system 300, a point management system 400, and a deposit management system 500. , and a wholesaler management system 700 . Therefore, the wholesaler management system 700 will be described below.

(Wholesale management system 700)
The wholesaler management system 700 is composed of a wholesaler management server 701 and a wholesaler management DB 702, and is a system for the wholesaler to manage information related to deposits.

(Wholesale management server 701)
The wholesaler management server 701 is provided so as to be able to communicate with the point exchange device 1, the member management server 101, the purchase management server 201, the merchandise management server 301, the point management server 401, and the deposit management server 501. It is provided to perform processing for storing information related to deposit money in the DB 702 . The wholesaler management server 701 is managed by the wholesaler.

(Wholesale management DB 702)
The wholesaler management DB 702 is provided to store information relating to deposits. The deposit management DB 702 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

(Wholesale dealer management information stored by the wholesaler management DB 702 in the sixth embodiment)
Next, the wholesaler management information stored in the wholesaler management DB 702 in the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

In the wholesaler management DB 702, a wholesaler management ID storage area 702a for storing the wholesaler management ID, a wholesaler time storage area 702b for storing the time when the information is updated, and points are exchanged. A wholesaler shop storage area 702c for storing information related to the shop that has been purchased, a wholesaler exchange point number storage area 702d for storing information related to the number of exchanged points, and information related to the remaining deposit amount. A wholesaler deposit remaining amount storage area 702e is provided, and each data is linked.

For example, "00000001" in the wholesaler management ID storage area 702a, "2018/01/01 11:00:00" in the wholesaler time storage area 702b, "A shop" in the wholesaler shop storage area 702c, and The data of "10,000" in the exchange point number storage area 702d and the data of "9,9000,000" in the wholesaler's remaining deposit amount storage area 702e are stored in association with each other.

As described above, in the sixth embodiment, the wholesaler's management system 700 can manage the remaining amount of the deposit money, so that the wholesaler can smoothly manage the deposit money.

(Modification)
Each modification will be described with reference to FIGS. 70 to 82. FIG.

(Animation displaying the remaining amount of the deposit)
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, the animation for displaying the remaining deposit amount will be described.

Since FIGS. 70A to 70C are the same as FIGS. 60A to 60C, description thereof is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 70(D), the point exchange device 1 prompts confirmation for exchanging points for the prize 50 when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. 70(C). An image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Here, when the amount of deposited cash falls below a predetermined amount (for example, “100,000”), points that can be exchanged based on the deposited amount are displayed in the exchangeable point display area 800 .

70(E) to FIG. 70(F) are the same as FIGS. 60(E) to 60(F), so description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, when the amount of deposited cash is less than a predetermined amount (for example, "100,000"), points that can be exchanged based on the deposited money are not displayed in the exchangeable point display area 800. It is possible to display in the redeemable point display area 800 that the point cannot be redeemed for the prize 50 because the amount of deposited cash is small.

In addition, it is possible to display in the redeemable point display area 800 the redeemable point display area 800 indicating that the gift 50 cannot be redeemed for points because the amount of deposited cash is small, and the redeemable points based on the deposited money. good.

In addition, when the amount of deposited cash falls below a predetermined amount, points that can be exchanged based on the deposited money are displayed in the exchangeable point display area 800, but this is not the only option. Instead, for example, even if the amount of deposited cash is not equal to or less than a predetermined amount, points that can be exchanged based on the deposited money may be displayed in the exchangeable point display area 800 .

(Modified example of animation at the time of member registration)
Next, with reference to FIG. 71, a modified example of animation at the time of member registration will be described.

First, FIG. 71(A) and FIGS. 71(C) to 71(H) are the same as FIGS. 29(A) and 29(C) to FIG. 29(H), so the description is omitted. do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 71(B), when the area corresponding to "membership registration" is operated in FIG. Instead of the paper (receipt) on which the dimensional code is printed is discharged from the discharge port 7, the liquid crystal display device 2 displays a two-dimensional code having information relating to the URL for accessing the member management server 101. be.

As a result, the player does not register as a member by reading the two-dimensional code printed on the paper (receipt) discharged from the paper discharge port 7 , but rather reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Scan the code to register as a member. Since this eliminates the need to provide the printing unit 16 and the paper discharge port 7, the manufacturing cost of the point exchange device 1 can be reduced.

(Modified example of animation when updating member information)
Next, with reference to FIG. 72, a modified example of animation when updating member information will be described.

First, FIG. 72(A) and FIGS. 72(C) to 72(H) are the same as FIGS. 30(A) and 30(C) to FIG. 30(H), so description thereof is omitted. do.

Next, as shown in FIG. 72(B), in FIG. 72(A), when the area corresponding to "member information update" is operated, it has information related to the URL for accessing the member management server 101. The paper (receipt) on which the two-dimensional code is printed is not ejected from the ejection port 7, but the two-dimensional code having information related to the URL for accessing the member management server 101 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. be done.

As a result, the player does not update the member information by reading the two-dimensional code printed on the paper (receipt) ejected from the paper ejection port 7, but rather reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. Member information is updated by reading the dimension code. Since this eliminates the need to provide the printing unit 16 and the paper discharge port 7, the manufacturing cost of the point exchange device 1 can be reduced.

In FIGS. 71 and 72, the two-dimensional code related to member registration and the two-dimensional code related to member information update are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, but this is not the only option. The two-dimensional code generated by the point redemption two-dimensional code generation process of 18 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

(Animation at the time of limited-time product exchange in the modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 73, the animation at the time of limited-time product exchange in the modified example will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 73(A), a product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Here, the product exchange image in the modified example includes information related to the name, information related to the points currently possessed, an area related to the product corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", In addition to the area corresponding to "cursor up", the area corresponding to "cursor down", and the area corresponding to "end", the area corresponding to "limited" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 73(B), when the area corresponding to "limited" in FIG. An area corresponding to "product β", an area corresponding to limited-time "product γ", and an area corresponding to "normal" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG. 73(B), when the area corresponding to "normal" is operated, the product exchange image of FIG. 73(A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 73(C), when the area corresponding to "product α" is operated in FIG. will be displayed. Here, the product detail image corresponding to the limited-time product displays the exchangeable period.

Next, as shown in FIG. 73(D), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. 73(C), a product confirmation image is displayed.

Note that FIGS. 73(E) to 73(F) are the same as FIGS. 25(H) to 25(I), so description thereof is omitted.

In this way, by making it possible to exchange points for limited-time products, it is possible to increase the willingness to purchase the limited-time products.

It should be noted that even before the expiration of the period, limited-time products may be made non-exchangeable when the number of stocks reaches "0".

(Animation at the time of exchange of limited quantity products in the modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 74, an animation at the time of exchanging a limited-quantity product in the modified example will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 74(A), a product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Here, the product exchange image in the modified example includes information related to the name, information related to the points currently possessed, an area related to the product corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", In addition to the area corresponding to "cursor up", the area corresponding to "cursor down", and the area corresponding to "end", the area corresponding to "limited" is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 74B, when the area corresponding to "Limited" in FIG. An area corresponding to the “goods β” and an area corresponding to “normal” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . In addition, in FIG. 74(B), when the area corresponding to "normal" is operated, the product exchange image in FIG. 74(A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. FIG.

Next, as shown in FIG. 74(C), when the area corresponding to "product β" is operated in FIG. will be displayed. Here, in the product detail image corresponding to the product whose quantity is limited, the replaceable quantity (remaining quantity) is displayed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 74(D), when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. 74(C), a product confirmation image is displayed.

Note that FIGS. 74(E) to 74(F) are the same as FIGS. 25(H) to 25(I), so description thereof is omitted.

In this way, by making it possible to exchange points for limited-quantity products, it is possible to increase the willingness to purchase the limited-quantity products.

(Animation that displays that there are only a few products remaining in the modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 75, the animation for displaying that there are only a few products remaining in the modified example will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 75(A), a product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 . Here, the product exchange image in the modified example includes information related to the name, information related to the points currently possessed, an area related to the product corresponding to the selected category, an area corresponding to "sort", In addition to the area corresponding to "cursor up", the area corresponding to "cursor down", and the area corresponding to "end", the area corresponding to "limited" is displayed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 75(A), a character image of "Few left" is displayed in the information of the area corresponding to "Product X". This notifies that the stock quantity of "product X" is less than or equal to the predetermined quantity.

Next, as shown in FIG. 75(B), when the area corresponding to "product X" is operated in FIG. will be displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 75(B), the character image of "Few left" is also displayed in the product detail image. This notifies that the stock quantity of "product X" is less than or equal to the predetermined quantity.

As a result, when the product is exchanged, the character image "Few left" is displayed, so that it can be recognized that the stock quantity is less than the predetermined quantity.

It should be noted that the character image "few left" is displayed at the timing when the product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 and the timing when the product detail image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2, but it is limited to this. Instead, a character image saying ``only a few left'' is displayed at the timing when the product exchange image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 or the timing when the product detail image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2.例文帳に追加You can do it.

In addition, the manner of notifying that the inventory quantity is equal to or less than the predetermined number may be another display manner, instead of displaying the character image of "few left". For example, the stock quantity may be directly displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

(Animation in which points are exchanged for each prize in the modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 76, an animation in which points are exchanged for each prize in the modified example will be described.

First, since FIGS. 76A and 76B are the same as FIGS. 22A and 22B, description thereof is omitted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76(C), in FIG. 76(B), "1" each of the first prize 51, the second prize 52, and the third prize 53 are inserted into the prize insertion unit 3, and the prize is read. When the unit 15 determines that the first prize 51, the second prize 52, and the third prize 53 that have been inserted are not counterfeits, the prize 50 is inserted into the prize insertion unit 3 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2. The image prompting the input is updated. Specifically, an area for notifying the number of first prizes 51 thrown in, an area for notifying the number of second prizes 52 thrown, and a third prize 53 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 are displayed. The area for notifying the counted number is updated.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76(D), when the area corresponding to "Exchange" is operated in FIG. It will be displayed on the device 2 . Here, as shown in FIG. 76(D), an exchange target determination area 900 for determining an exchange target for the prize 50 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device together with an image prompting confirmation of the point exchange for the prize 50. 2.

Here, the exchange object determination area 900 selects "4" types of conditions: "exchange all", "exchange only the first prize 51", "exchange only the second prize 52", and "exchange only the third prize 53". It is possible, but not limited to, "exchange the first prize 51 and the second prize 52", "exchange the first prize 51 and the third prize 53", "exchange the second prize 52 and , exchange the third prize 53” may be selectable.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76(E), when the exchange object determination area 900 is operated in FIG. 76(D), the "exchange all" is switched to "exchange only the first prize 51". Along with this, the value of points to be exchanged is updated from "7000" points corresponding to "exchange all" to "5500" points corresponding to "exchange only the first prize 51".

Next, as shown in FIG. 76(F), in FIG. 76(E), when the exchange object determination area 900 is operated, the "exchange only the first prize 51" is switched to "exchange only the second prize 52". becomes. At the same time, the value of points to be exchanged is updated from "5500" points corresponding to "exchanging only the first prize 51" to "1500" points corresponding to "exchanging only the second prize 52". It will happen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76(G), when the exchange object determination area 900 is operated in FIG. 76(F), the "exchange only the second prize 52" is switched to "exchange only the third prize 53". becomes. Along with this, the value of points to be exchanged is updated from "1500" points corresponding to "exchanging only the second prize 52" to "1000" points corresponding to "exchanging only the third prize 53". It will happen.

Next, as shown in FIG. 76H, when the area corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. A replacement receipt issuance image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 to notify that the replacement receipt will be issued. At this time, since the first prize 51 and the second prize 52 are returned, the character image "Please be careful not to forget to take the prize" is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 76(I), the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 after a predetermined period of time elapses in FIG. 76(H).

(First modification of point exchange device 1)
Next, a first modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

The prize insertion unit 3 of the point exchange device 1 described with reference to FIG. In the first modification, a first prize inserting unit 3a for inserting a first prize 51, a second prize inserting unit 3b for inserting a second prize 52, and a third prize inserting unit 3b for inserting a third prize 53 A prize insertion part 3c is provided.

In this case, the first prize reader 15a reads the first prize 51 inserted into the first prize inserter 3a, and the second prize reader 15b reads the second prize 52 inserted into the second prize inserter 3b. and a third prize reader 15c for reading the third prize 53 inserted into the third prize inserter 3c. The first prize, the second prize inserted into the second prize insertion portion 3b, and the third prize inserted into the third prize insertion portion 3c may be read.

(Second modification of point exchange device 1)
Next, a second modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

A second modification of the point exchange device 1 is composed of a two-dimensional code reader 8 , a prize counting device 20 , an indoor counting result display device 30 and an outdoor counting result display device 40 . Therefore, the prize counting device 20, the indoor counting result display device 30, and the outdoor counting result display device 40 will be described.

(Premium counting device 20)
The prize counting device 20 is provided to read the prizes 50, determine their authenticity, and count the read prizes 50. FIG. Here, the prize counting device 20 includes a prize placing portion 21 on which the prize 50 is placed, and a lid portion for closing the prize placing portion 21 after the prize 50 is placed on the prize placing portion 21. 22, a counting start button 23 for starting counting the prizes 50, and a counting end button 24 for ending the counting of the prizes 50. FIG.

(Indoor counting result display device 30)
The indoor counting result display device 30 is installed in a shop room at a position where it can be visually recognized by a shop clerk. Here, the indoor counting result display device 30 includes an indoor first prize display unit 31 for displaying the counting result of the first prize 51 and an indoor second prize display unit for displaying the counting result of the second prize 52 . A prize display portion 32, an indoor third prize display portion 33 for displaying the counting result of the third prize 53, and an indoor point for displaying the point value that can be exchanged as a result of counting the prizes 50. It is composed of a display unit 34 .

(Outdoor counting result display device 40)
The outdoor counting result display device 40 is installed outside the shop at a position visible to the players who exchange the prizes 50 for points. Here, the outdoor counting result display device 40 includes an outdoor first prize display unit 41 for displaying the counting result of the first prize 51 and an outdoor second prize display unit 41 for displaying the counting result of the second prize 52 . A prize display portion 42, an outdoor third prize display portion 43 for displaying the counting result of the third prize 53, and an outdoor point for displaying the point value that can be exchanged as a result of counting the prizes 50. It is composed of a display unit 44 .

(How to use the second modification of the point exchange device 1)
Next, a method of using the second modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described.

First, the prize 50 is placed on the prize placing section 21 of the prize counting device 20 . Next, the prize placing section 21 is closed by the lid portion 22 of the prize counting device 20 . By operating the counting start button 23, the counting of the prizes 50 is started, and by operating the counting end button 24, the counting of the prizes 50 is finished.

When the counting by the prize counting device 20 is completed, information related to the counting result is transmitted to the indoor counting result display device 30 and the outdoor counting result display device 40, and the indoor counting result display device 30 and the outdoor counting result display device 30 The counting result is displayed on the result display device 40 .

Then, by holding up the two-dimensional code to the two-dimensional code reading unit 8, a person to whom points are to be given is specified and points are given.

Then, when the points have been given, the two-dimensional code reading unit 8 transmits information indicating that the points have been given to the indoor counting result display device 30 and the outdoor counting result display device 40. The counting result display device 30 for outdoor use and the counting result display device for outdoor use 40 perform control to hide the displayed counting result when receiving the information indicating that the awarding of points has been completed.

In this way, instead of the point exchange device 1, by modifying and using the prize counting device 20, the indoor counting result display device 30, and the outdoor counting result display device 40 that have been conventionally used in the shop, The prize 50 can be exchanged for points at a low cost.

(Third modification of point exchange device 1)
Next, a third modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

A third modification of the point exchange device 1 is composed of a prize counting device 20 , an indoor counting result display device 30 and a tablet PC 60 . Therefore, the tablet PC 60 will be described.

(Tablet PC 60)
The tablet PC 60 is composed of a liquid crystal display device and a touch panel, and is provided to display the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 of the point exchange device 1 .

(How to use the third modification of the point exchange device 1)
Next, a method of using the third modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described.

First, the prize 50 is placed on the prize placing section 21 of the prize counting device 20 . Next, the prize placing section 21 is closed by the lid portion 22 of the prize counting device 20 . By operating the counting start button 23, the counting of the prizes 50 is started, and by operating the counting end button 24, the counting of the prizes 50 is finished.

When the counting by the prize counting device 20 is completed, information related to the counting result is transmitted to the indoor counting result display device 30 and the tablet PC 60, and the counting result is displayed on the indoor counting result display device 30 and the tablet PC 60. be.

Then, the tablet PC 60 displays the two-dimensional code generated by the point redemption two-dimensional code generation processing in step S6-18, and the portable terminal P reads the two-dimensional code.

When the display of the two-dimensional code is completed, the tablet PC 60 transmits information to the indoor counting result display device 30 to the effect that points have been given, and the indoor counting result display device 30 gives points. is received, the displayed count result is hidden.

After transmitting the information indicating that the points have been given, the tablet PC 60 performs control to display the top menu image on the liquid crystal display device of the tablet PC 60 .

In this way, instead of the point exchange device 1, by modifying and using the prize counting device 20 and the indoor counting result display device 30 that have been conventionally used in the shop, the prize 50 and points can be exchanged at a low cost. It can be carried out.

(Fourth modification of point exchange device 1)
Next, a fourth modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

A fourth modification of the point exchange device 1 is composed of the point exchange device 1 , a prize counting device 20 and an indoor counting result display device 30 .

Here, the fourth modification of the point exchange device 1 is different from the point exchange device 1 described with reference to FIG. 3 in that the prize insertion unit 3 is not provided.

(How to use the fourth modification of the point exchange device 1)
Next, a method of using the fourth modification of the point exchange device 1 will be described.

First, the prize 50 is placed on the prize placing section 21 of the prize counting device 20 . Next, the prize placing section 21 is closed by the lid portion 22 of the prize counting device 20 . By operating the counting start button 23, the counting of the prizes 50 is started, and by operating the counting end button 24, the counting of the prizes 50 is finished.

When the counting by the prize counting device 20 is completed, the information related to the counting result is transmitted to the point exchange device 1 and the indoor counting result display device 30, and the point exchanging device 1 and the indoor counting result display device 30 count. Results are displayed.

Then, the point exchange device 1 executes the exchange receipt issuing process, and the portable terminal P reads the two-dimensional code printed on the receipt, thereby giving points.

(Animation at the time of point exchange in the modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 81, an animation when points are exchanged in the modified example will be described.

FIG. 81(A) is the same as FIG. 22(A), FIG. 81(B) is the same as FIG. 22(B), and FIG. 81(D) is the same as FIG. 22(C). 81(E) is the same as FIG. 22(D), FIG. 81(G) is the same as FIG. 22(E), and FIG. Since it is the same as (F), the description is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 81(C), in FIG. 81(B), after "1" first prizes 51 are inserted into the prize inserting unit 3, the inserted first prizes 51 are detected by the prize reading unit 15. An image notifying that the prize 50 is being read is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 until it is determined that the prize is not a counterfeit.

As shown in FIG. 81(D), when it is determined in FIG. 81(C) that the inserted first prize 51 is not a counterfeit, a The image prompting the player to throw in the prize 50 is updated. Specifically, the area for notifying the number of first prizes 51 thrown in displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 is updated.

Further, as shown in FIG. 81(F), when the region corresponding to "exchange" is operated in FIG. It will be done. Note that in FIG. 81(F), after reading the two-dimensional code, when the area corresponding to “complete” is operated, the top menu image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 81(G), when the area corresponding to “print” is operated in FIG. 81(F), the replacement receipt issue image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

Thus, it is possible to select whether to display the two-dimensional code generated by the two-dimensional code generation processing for point redemption in step S6-18 on the liquid crystal display device 2 or to issue a receipt. Thereby, for example, when the mobile terminal P is out of charge, it is possible to select to issue a receipt. On the other hand, when the mobile terminal P is in possession, points are immediately given by reading the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display device 2 .

(Outline of product exchange system in modified example)
Next, with reference to FIG. 82, an overview of the merchandise exchange system in the modification will be described.

In the product exchange system in the modified example, the wholesaler requests the point association to issue points via the card company, and the point association issues points to the wholesaler in response to the issue request.

(Wholesale dealers and credit card companies)
As shown in FIG. 82, the wholesaler transmits payment information to the card company when purchasing points. Then, although not shown, the wholesaler pays the card company cash for the amount of use of the card.

(Card companies and point associations)
As shown in FIG. 82, after receiving the payment information from the wholesaler, the card company pays the point association cash according to the payment information.

(Point association and wholesaler)
As shown in FIG. 82, the point association issues points to the wholesaler after receiving cash from the card company.

In this way, by interposing the card company between the wholesaler and the point association, points can be quickly issued.

(Other embodiments)
Other embodiments will be described below.

In the above-described embodiment, a receipt on which the two-dimensional code is printed is issued when the gift 50 is exchanged for points.

For example, when the point exchange device 1 performs a process of exchanging the prizes 50 for points, the point management DB 402 stores information related to the reading deadline of the two-dimensional code. Specifically, when the data in the line "00000001" of the point management ID 402a of the point management DB 402 is stored, the information related to the reading deadline of the two-dimensional code is linked and stored.

Then, when the time limit for reading the two-dimensional code has passed, the mobile terminal P cannot perform the process of exchanging for points. For example, when the two-dimensional code read time limit has passed, the data in the line "00000001" of the point management ID 402a stored in the point management DB 402 is deleted. It is also possible to prevent the terminal P from performing the process of exchanging for points.

Moreover, it may have the structure which can apply for the lottery|lottery by which goods, such as electronic money, are awarded with a point. In this case, when the player exchanges the points for the product, the player performs the procedure for applying for the product. Then, when the application deadline conditions such as the application deadline or the total number of applications reaches the deadline, the Point Association will conduct a lottery and ship the winning products to the winners. It will be done.

If the application deadline is set as the application deadline condition, the products can be determined according to the total number of applications. For example, if the number of points required for the product to be shipped when winning the lottery is less than the total number of application points obtained by multiplying the points required for application by the total number of applications, the point association will make a profit. be able to.

It may also have a configuration that allows points to be donated. In this case, the player performs a donation procedure when exchanging points for goods. Then, when the player makes a donation, the point association carries out the donation procedure to a predetermined organization.

Note that the points are issued by reading the two-dimensional code printed on the receipt issued from the point exchange device 1 with the mobile terminal P, but the present invention is not limited to this. Points may be issued by operating the point exchange device 1 without using the terminal P. FIG. As a result, even a player who does not have a mobile terminal P can exchange points for the prize 50.例文帳に追加

Also, a tablet PC or a portable terminal P may be installed in the vicinity of the point exchange device 1 . Even in this case, a player who does not have a portable terminal P can exchange the prize 50 for points.

As described above, according to the product exchange system of the present invention, a player first acquires game media by playing a game machine installed in a game parlor. Then, the game shop exchanges the game media acquired by the player with the prize 50. - 特許庁Then, the shop exchanges the prize 50 possessed by the player for points. Then, the player uses the exchanged points to exchange them for goods. As a result, it is possible to provide a product exchange system that enables the exchange of products for products outside the amusement arcade without the clerks of the amusement arcade being busy.

Further, according to the product exchange system of the present invention, the wholesaler purchases points from the point association and wholesales the purchased points to the exchange. As a result, it is possible to smoothly issue points to the shop.

Further, according to the commodity exchange system of the present invention, the shop deposits a deposit with the wholesaler, and the wholesaler issues the points to the exchange within the range of the deposit deposited by the exchange. do. This prevents the wholesaler from being unable to collect cash from the shop.

Further, according to the product exchange method of the present invention, the step of exchanging game media obtained by playing a game machine with a prize, the step of exchanging points for the prize exchanged by the game parlor, the steps of exchanging the points for the prize, a step of exchanging a product different from that of the amusement arcade, and exchanging the points for the prize by exchanging the points for the prize, so that the store clerk can be exchanged for a product outside the amusement arcade without being busy. A product exchange method can be provided.

The game parlor constitutes the amusement parlor of the present invention.

Also, the shop constitutes the exchange of the present invention.

Moreover, the wholesaler constitutes the wholesaler of the present invention.

Also, the point association constitutes the point association of the present invention.

The term "gaming machine" refers to pachinko machines and slot machines installed in game parlors.

The term “game media” refers to game balls and game medals necessary for playing pachinko machines installed in game parlors and slot machines.

Also, although the "gift" has been described by exemplifying the gift 50, it is not limited to this, and other things may be applied.

In addition, the "product" is different from the prize 50, and has been explained by exemplifying the product A, product B, product C, etc., but it is not limited to this, and any product can be applied. You may

It should be noted that the matters shown in the above embodiment and modifications are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope of the present invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 point exchange device 2 liquid crystal display device 2a touch panel sensor 3 gift inserting unit 3a first prize inserting unit 3b second prize inserting unit 3c third prize inserting unit 4 prize return unit 5 camera 6 speaker 6a right speaker 6b left speaker 7 paper ejection Mouth 8 Two-dimensional code reading unit 9 Prize extraction unit 9a Door unit 9b Key unit 10 Control board 11 CPU
12 ROMs
13 RAM
14 I/O port 15 Prize reading unit 16 Printing unit 17 Communication unit 18 Power supply unit 20 Prize counting device 21 Prize placement unit 22 Lid unit 23 Counting start button 24 Counting end button 30 Indoor counting result display device 31 Indoor first Prize display unit 32 Second prize display unit for indoor use 33 Third prize display unit for indoor use 34 Point display unit for indoor use 40 Counting result display device for outdoor use 41 First prize display unit for outdoor use 42 Second prize display unit for outdoor use 43 Outdoor use 3rd prize display unit for outdoor use 44 Point display unit for outdoor use 50 Prize 51 1st prize 51a 1st prize chip 52 2nd prize 52a 2nd prize chip 53 3rd prize 53a 3rd prize chip 60 Tablet PC
100 Membership Management System 101 Membership Management Server 102 Membership Management DB
102a Member ID storage area 102b Name storage area 102c Address storage area 102d Terminal identification information storage area 102e Telephone number storage area 102f Mail address storage area 102g Password storage area 102h Age storage area 102i Gender storage area 200 Purchase management system 201 Purchase management server 202 Purchasing management database
202a Purchase ID storage area 202b Purchase date storage area 202c Exchange device ID storage area 202d Purchaser storage area 202e Purchased product storage area 202f Scheduled shipping date storage area 202g Shipping destination storage area 202h Purchasing member telephone number storage area 300 Merchandise management system 301 Merchandise Management server 302 Merchandise management DB
302a Product ID storage area 302b Product name storage area 302c Product description storage area 302d Category storage area 302e Image data storage area 302f Inventory quantity storage area 302g Required points storage area 302h Expiration date storage area 302i Purchase value storage area 302j Supplier storage Area 400 Point Management System 401 Point Management Server 402 Point Management DB
402a Point ID storage area 402b Update date and time storage area 402c Shop storage area 402d Exchange device ID storage area for point management DB 402e Member ID storage area for point management DB 402f Member name storage area 402g Update point storage area 402h Expiration date storage area 402i Security Code Storage Area 500 Deposit Management System 501 Deposit Management Server 502 Deposit DB
502a Deposit management ID storage area 502b Deposit update date and time storage area 502c Deposit management DB shop storage area 502d Deposit management DB exchange device ID storage area 502e Deposit amount storage area 502f Exchange point storage area 600 Game shop membership management system 601 Game shop member management server 602 Game shop member management DB
602a Game shop member management ID storage area 602b Game shop member name storage area 602c Member address storage area 602d Member telephone number storage area 602e Member mail address storage area 602f Member password storage area 602g Member age storage area 602h Member sex storage area 602i Accumulated balls storage Area 602j Medal storage area 602k Store visit frequency storage area 700 Wholesaler management system 701 Wholesaler management server 702 Wholesaler management DB
702a Wholesaler management ID storage area 702b Wholesaler time storage area 702c Wholesaler shop storage area 702d Wholesaler exchange point number storage area 702e Wholesaler deposit remaining amount storage area 800 Exchangeable point display area 900 Exchange object determination area P Mobile terminal

Claims (4)

A game shop that exchanges game media and prizes obtained by playing a game machine;
an exchange that gives points according to the value of the prize exchanged by the amusement store;
a wholesaler who purchases the prize from the exchange and wholesales the purchased prize to the game store;
a point association that exchanges a product different from the points exchanged by the exchange and the prize;
A commodity exchange system comprising:
At the said exchange,
A point exchange device is installed,
The point exchange device
to the computer,
a reading process for reading the prize;
a point awarding process of awarding the points based on the value of the prize read by the reading process;
a merchandise exchange process for exchanging the points granted by the point exchange device for the merchandise on condition that member information is registered;
A commodity exchange system characterized in that it is possible to execute The wholesaler
2. The merchandise exchange system according to claim 1, wherein the points are purchased from the point association, and the purchased points are wholesaled to the exchange. The exchange is
Deposit money to the wholesaler,
The wholesaler
3. The commodity exchange system according to claim 1, wherein said points are issued to said exchange within the range of said deposited money deposited from said exchange. a step of exchanging game media obtained by playing a game machine with a prize;
a step of causing a computer of the point exchange device to execute reading processing for reading the prize;
a step of causing the computer of the point exchange device to execute a point awarding process of awarding points based on the value of the prize read by the reading process;
a step of causing a computer of the point exchange device to execute a product exchange process of exchanging the points granted by the point exchange device for a product different from the prize on condition that member information is registered;
a commodity exchange method, characterized by exchanging the prize for the points, and exchanging the points for the commodity.

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