KR100417843B1 - coupon service apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Coupon service device is proposed. The user terminal uses the coupon service as a method of raising characters designated for each coupon service company. On the other hand, the terminal of the coupon service subscription company is capable of wireless and wired communication with the user terminal and provides the coupon service corresponding to the purchase to the user terminal at the time of the purchase of the user. The inquiry terminal is formed integrally with or connected to the terminal of the service subscription company, and performs a function of inquiring coupon service details of the user terminal for each item. The coupon service management system provides character information, cumulative coupon point information, the user terminal information, and the coupon service company information necessary for the user terminal, the terminal of the coupon service subscription company, and the inquiry terminal.

Description

Coupon service apparatus

The present invention relates to a coupon service apparatus.

Recently, due to various needs of consumers, various companies such as household goods, food service, and cultural businesses have issued discount coupons that allow consumers to purchase or enjoy the same products, services, and cultural life at low prices. have. Consumers also tend to save money by using these discount coupons. As a result, coupon service providers may offer coupons through print media such as newspapers, magazines, specialty coupons, or on Internet sites. In addition, credit card companies or department stores may issue a separate coupon card or provide their own coupon point system to provide coupon points when using the card or products of the company. However, coupon users have to carry the coupons one by one in the case of the coupons through the print media, and there is inconvenience of managing and using the accumulated points for each coupon service provider. As such, there is no existing coupon service apparatus.

An object of the present invention is to provide a coupon service device that can be integrated management of all coupon service providers and coupon service users.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a coupon service apparatus using terminals.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a coupon service apparatus that can induce interest to users of the coupon service by combining the character and the parenting game of the character with the coupon service.

Hereinafter, a coupon service apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram showing the concept of a coupon service apparatus and method according to the present invention;

2 is a diagram showing a connection relationship between components of a coupon service apparatus according to the present invention;

3 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a coupon service apparatus according to the present invention;

4 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the inquiry terminal;

5 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the inquiry terminal;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of subscribing to a coupon service using the character and accumulating coupon points through a website;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of a user directly finding a store and subscribing and accumulating a coupon service using the character;

8 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of usage history of a coupon service displayed on a screen of the user terminal;

11 to 16 are flow charts showing first to sixth embodiments using coupon points;

17A is a flowchart showing a process of inquiring a coupon service over the air, and

17B is a flowchart showing a process of inquiring a coupon service on a mobile phone.

* Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

1,13,15: user terminal module 2,14,16: terminal module of the service subscription company

3: Inquiry terminal module 4, 12: coupon service management system

5-9: Database, 10: Wireless Trust 11: Internet Private Network

17: Web server 18: Short Message Service Center

19: WAP server 20: service server

21: store management service server 21, 22: database server

24: user terminal group 25: inquiry terminal group

26: coupon service provider 27: coupon service management system

32: communication module 33: central processing module

34: database 35: home page management module of a service entity 36: business information management module 37: personal information management module

38: Personal Home Page Management Module 39: Point Management Module

40: character management module 41: communication antenna

42: Display Window 43 Is Card Reader

44: button 45: auxiliary input device

46: communication antenna 47: display window

48: card reader 49: button

50: wireless communication port

The coupon service apparatus according to the present invention includes at least one user terminal using a coupon service in a manner of raising characters designated for each coupon service company;

A terminal of at least one coupon service subscription company capable of wireless and wired communication with the user terminal and providing a coupon service corresponding to the purchase to the user terminal at the time of the purchase of the user;

At least one inquiry terminal that is integrated with or connected to a terminal of the service subscription company and searches the coupon service history of the user terminal for each item; and

And a coupon service management system for providing character information, cumulative coupon point information, the user terminal information, and the coupon service company information required for the user terminal, the terminal of the coupon service subscription company, and the inquiry terminal.

1 is a diagram showing the concept of a coupon service apparatus and method according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, 1 is a user terminal module using a coupon service in a manner of raising characters designated by coupon service companies with a browser, and 2 is the above.

Wireless and wired communication with the user terminal module 1 and the communication module of the service subscription company that provides a coupon point to the user terminal module 1, 3 is usually in the terminal module (2) side of the service subscription company It is a terminal module for inquiry that provides the coupon service details of the user terminal module 1 to the user for each item. On the other hand, 4 is a coupon service management system to perform the function of storing and providing information necessary for the operation of the user terminal module (1), the communication module (2) of the service subscription company, and the inquiry terminal module (3). do.

The coupon service management system 4 is a database (5) for storing and managing information of the subscribing companies, a database (6) for storing and managing characters for each subscribing company, and a database for storing and managing the parenting game of each character. (7), a database (8) for storing and managing location information of the user terminal (1) and the service subscription company, and a database (9) for storing and managing a home page of the user terminal (1). .

On the other hand, the inquiry terminal module 3 corresponds to a separate terminal module that accumulates and calculates points of coupons according to the user's purchase, and pays the accumulated coupons and performs card inquiry.

The user terminal module 1, the communication module 2 of the service subscription company, the inquiry terminal module 3, and the coupon service management system 4 are mutually connected via a wireless network or an internet network such as TCP / IP. Communication can be performed.

2 is a diagram showing a connection relationship between the components of the coupon service apparatus according to the present invention. 2 shows that the user terminal module 1, the communication module 2 of the service provider, and the inquiry terminal module 3 are connected to the coupon service management system 4 through a wireless communication network or an internet network. Shows that you can. In FIG. 2, 10 denotes a wireless communication network, 11 denotes an internet network, and 12 denotes the coupon service management system of FIG.

First, the wireless communication network 10 includes a terminal module 13 of an individual user and a terminal module 14 of a coupon service company using an offline card, which is mainly used in a small store. The offline card which is used in the small shop as it is

In order to accommodate, it is necessary to make a separate inquiry terminal in FIG. 1 using an old terminal.

The Internet network 11 includes a terminal module 15 of an individual user and a terminal module 16 of a coupon service company using an online card, which is mainly used in a large store. Typically, a service company using the online card corresponds to a department store or a card company.

Meanwhile, the coupon service management system 12 may include a web server 17, a short message service center (SMSC) 18 connected to the wireless communication network, the WAP server 19, and the A service server 20 connected to an internet network, a store management service server 21 connected to the swap server 19 and a service server 20, and a connection to the swap server 19 and a service server 20. Database server 22 is included. The store management service server 21 and the database server 22 are respectively connected to the database 23. As mentioned in FIG. 1, the database 23 is a database of a coupon service company, a database of characters for each company, a database of the character's parenting game, and a database of location information of the service company and the user. And a database for the home page of the user.

3 is a diagram showing a detailed configuration of a coupon service apparatus according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the coupon service apparatus according to the present invention includes a user terminal group 24, a query terminal group 25 installed in stores, a communication module group 26 of a coupon service company, and a coupon service management system ( 27).

First, the user terminal group 24 includes a location information collection module 28, an internet browser 29, a wireless communication module 30, and a mobile phone module 31 for collecting location information thereof. The user terminal registers the characters selected by the user in its home page. On the other hand, as a method of accumulating coupon points for each character, the present embodiment uses a method of raising or nurturing each corresponding character. Meanwhile, as the user purchases the corresponding product, the corresponding character (eg, rabbit, cat, dog, etc.) grows more and more. The growth of the character means that the cumulative point of the coupon is increased according to the purchase of the corresponding product. These contents are contents generated in the coupon service management system, and the user terminal can only inquire such contents.

Since the inquiry terminal group 25 and the communication module group 26 of the coupon service company are the same as those of FIGS. 1 and 2, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The coupon service management system 27 communicates with the user terminal group 24, the inquiry terminal group 25, and the terminal group 26 of the coupon service company, and the communication module. A central processing module 33 for communicating with the control unit 32 and controlling all components in the management system 27, information of a coupon service company, information of a character for each service company, and the character according to a user's purchase. A database 34 that stores parenting information, information about the user and the coupon service company, and information about the home page of the user, and provides the information to the external device under the control of the central processing module 33; The business home page management module 35 that manages the home page of the business under the control of the central processing module 33, and the coupon service up under the control of the central processing module 33. The business information management module 36 which manages the information of the sieve, the personal information management module 37 which manages each user personal information by the control of the said central processing module 33, and the control of the said central processing module 33 Communicate with the business information management module 36 and the personal information management module 37 under the control of the personal home page management module 38 and the central processing module 33 for managing the home page of each user's individual by Point management module 39 for managing coupon points according to the purchase of goods by each user, and communicating with the business information management module 36 and the personal information management module 37 by the control of the central processing module 33. To perform the character management module 40 to manage the corresponding character according to the purchase of the product of each user.

4 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the inquiry terminal. The first embodiment shows an inquiry terminal equipped with a card reader and an auxiliary device for inputting user information. In Fig. 4, 41 denotes a communication antenna, 42 denotes a screen display window such as a liquid crystal display,

43 designates a card reader, 44 buttons for selecting various functions, and 45 designates an auxiliary input device for information for companies using an offline card. Meanwhile, the inquiry terminal of FIG. 4 includes a display module, a communication module, and a user interface module.

5 is a diagram showing a second embodiment of the inquiry terminal. The second embodiment shows an inquiry terminal equipped with a card reader and a wireless communication port. 5 to 46 is a communication antenna, 47 is a screen display window such as a liquid crystal display device, 48 is a card reader, 49 is a button for selecting various functions, 50 is a terminal equipped with a wireless communication port Indicates a wireless communication port. Meanwhile, the inquiry terminal of FIG. 5 includes a display module, a communication module, a user interface module, and a wireless communication module therein.

Hereinafter, the operation method of the coupon service using the character according to the present invention will be described in detail.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of subscribing to a coupon service using the character through the web site and registering the character on their home page.

First, in order to start using the character coupon service, he accesses his home page from the coupon service site. Next, the character page is opened from the home page of the service business. In the character page, a desired character item is selected for use of the coupon service, and then the selected character is registered in its home page. Therefore, the use of the coupon service using the character is started.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of a user directly finding a store and subscribing and accumulating a coupon service using the character.

First, a user visits a store that executes the character coupon system and purchases a desired product. Subsequently, while paying for the goods purchased at the cash register, the desired character is registered online. Therefore, coupon points corresponding to the purchase amount start to accumulate.

8 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of usage history of a coupon service displayed on a screen of the user terminal.

First, Figure 8 shows a screen of the user terminal showing the entire coupon service history.

In this example, this screen is named My Family. In Fig. 8, numbers 1 to 8 indicate the order in which the accumulated coupon points are many. For example, the usage of the Visa card corresponding to the number 1 is the highest, and thus the accumulated coupon points are also the most at 3256 points. On the other hand, Asiana Airlines' usage rate is the 8th lowest and cumulative coupon points are the lowest at 356. On the other hand, the Rover in parenthesis corresponding to the number 1 is a character of the Visa card company selected by the user, which may be an animal or a general logo (figure). The current date and time are displayed at the top of the screen of FIG.

9 is a screen showing the coupon service details of a particular coupon service subscription company. In FIG. 8, when a specific coupon service subscription company is selected by the user, the screen of FIG. 9 is displayed. 9 is a screen showing a case where the visa card company is selected. In the upper left of FIG. 9, general information of the user terminal is displayed, for example, a radio wave intensity, a charging state, and a current year, month, and date. In addition, a character representing the visa card company is displayed on the left center portion of the screen. As described above, the character may be an animal shape or a simple logo, and the character may be displayed in a simulation form or a simple figure form. On the other hand, the right center portion of the screen includes the character's information, such as the name of the character (here, Rover), age (22 months as the coupon service period), current status (in the current state of the coupon service usage status, which is not available here), and Finally, the cumulative point (here 2256) is displayed. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the screen, items necessary for raising (or raising) the character, that is, a food item, for example, to eat, to wear, to play, to use, and the like are displayed. At the bottom of the screen of the user terminal, general functions of the user terminal, that is, a menu, a confirmation, a cursor up and down, are displayed.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing in detail the necessary items displayed at the bottom of the user terminal in order to grow the character in FIG. As shown in FIG.

Similarly, the items for raising the Rover may be eaten, dressed, played, used, and the like, and the service providers corresponding to the first eat are restaurants, fast food restaurants, food and beverage product companies, and food. There may be companies. Service providers that may wear may include apparel stores, large clothing stores, apparel companies, and shoe companies. Service providers that are willing to play may include amusement parks, theaters, theatres, event games and toy companies. Examples of service providers that may be used include home appliance companies, furniture companies, computer companies, and advertising companies. Finally, other service providers may include department stores, general stores, large discount stores, and other companies recognized through advertising.

6 and 7 illustrate a process in which a coupon service user first subscribes to the coupon service and accumulates corresponding coupon points. Next, examples of a process in which the coupon service user uses the accumulated coupon points after signing up will be described. Examples of using the accumulated coupon points may be classified into six types according to the type of card used by the user.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment using coupon points, and corresponds to using a coupon service form of an offline card, that is, a paper card form mainly used in a small store. In order to use this paper card type coupon service, in the first embodiment, an inquiry terminal and a user terminal having a wireless communication port as shown in Fig. 5 are used. Here, the small stores may include a bakery, a gas station, a fast food chain store, and an ice cream shop. According to Fig. 11, first, the user terminal is placed facing the wireless communication port of the inquiry terminal or the card reader. Therefore, the card reader or the inquiry terminal receives the information of the user terminal, that is, the number of the user terminal and the accumulated coupon points from the user terminal. The user then enters the password directly through the user terminal and the store employee enters the transaction amount into the card reader. In this case, when the user uses some or all of the accumulated coupon points, the coupon points deducted due to the use of the coupon are input to the inquiry terminal or the card reader. As such, the transaction amount and the deduction coupon point are entered.

If the user, through the card reader or inquiry terminal, the corresponding information to the coupon service management system described above, that is, the terminal number, password, the current transaction price, and the

Send the deducted coupon points. Accordingly, the coupon service management system calculates a current accumulated coupon point by using the information and stores the coupon point at a corresponding address in the database.

12 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment using coupon points, which corresponds to using a coupon service form of an offline card, that is, a paper card form mainly used in a small store. In order to use the coupon service in the form of a paper card, in the second embodiment, not only the card reader function as shown in Fig. 4 but also the information input auxiliary device inquiry terminal is used. Here, the small stores may include a bakery, a gas station, a fast food chain store, and an ice cream shop. According to Fig. 12, first, a customer, that is, a user, directly inputs his terminal number and password through the information input assistance device of a service company. Subsequently, the transaction amount is input through the card reader. In this case, when the user uses part or all of the accumulated coupon points, the coupon points deducted due to the use of the coupon are input to the inquiry terminal card reader. As such, when the transaction amount and the deduction coupon point are input, the service provider transmits the corresponding information, that is, the terminal number, the password, the current transaction price, and the deducted coupon, to the aforementioned coupon service management system through the card reader or the inquiry terminal. Send points. Thus, the coupon service management system calculates the current accumulated coupon points using the information and stores the coupon points at the corresponding address in the database.

FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing a third embodiment using coupon points, which corresponds to using a coupon service in the form of an online card, that is, the most common credit card form or a merchant card form. In order to use this general card type coupon service, an inquiry terminal having a general card reader function is used in the third embodiment. Here, service providers in the form of cards corresponding to the third embodiment may include a credit card company and a department store. According to Figure 13,

First, the coupon service provider performs an inquiry through the same card reader used when using a general credit card or department store card. The system of the card issuing company then approves the transaction of the card and calculates the coupon points according to the transaction amount. The card company system does not approve the transaction if the card is defective as a result of the inquiry. Subsequently, the card company's system checks its database and checks the number of the user terminal. After the checking process is completed, the card company system transmits the user terminal number and the coupon points accumulated up to this time to the coupon service management system. Thus, the coupon service management system calculates the current accumulated coupon points using the information and stores the coupon points at the corresponding address in the database.

FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing a fourth embodiment using coupon points, which is the same as when using the coupon service form of an online card form, that is, the most common credit card form or merchant card form, as in the third embodiment. do. In order to use this general card type coupon service, a query terminal having the coupon point inquiry function is used in addition to the general card reader function. Here, the service providers in the form of cards corresponding to the fourth embodiment may include a credit card company and a department store. According to Fig. 14, first, the coupon service company performs an inquiry through the same card reader used when using a general credit card or a department store card. Subsequently, the card issuing company's system approves the transaction of the card and calculates the coupon points according to this transaction amount. The card company system does not approve the transaction if the card is defective as a result of the inquiry. Subsequently, the currently available cumulative coupon points are displayed on the screen of the inquiry terminal. In this case, when the user uses some or all of the accumulated coupon points, the coupon points deducted from the use of the coupons are input to the inquiry terminal card reader, and the card company system displays the currently available coupon points. Recalculate Subsequently, the system of the card company inquires its database to confirm the number of the user terminal, and after the checking process is finished, the user terminal number and the recalculated

The coupon point is transmitted to the coupon service management system. Accordingly, the coupon service management system finally calculates the current accumulated coupon points using the information and stores the final calculated coupon points in the corresponding address of the database.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a fifth embodiment using coupon points, which is the same as when using the coupon service form of an online card form, that is, the most common credit card form or merchant card form, as in the fourth embodiment. do. In order to use this general card type coupon service, a query terminal having the wireless communication port is used in addition to the general card reader. Here, the service providers in the form of cards corresponding to the fifth embodiment may include a credit card company and a department store. According to Fig. 15, first, a card to be used this time is queried through the card reader. The user terminal is then placed facing the wireless communication port of the inquiry terminal or card reader. Therefore, the card reader or the inquiry terminal receives the information of the user terminal, that is, the number of the user terminal from the user terminal. Subsequently, after the current transaction amount is input through the card reader, the user directly inputs a password through the user terminal. Subsequently, the inquiry terminal transmits the user terminal number and the password for the transaction approval application to the card company system. The system of the card issuing company then approves the transaction of the card and calculates the cumulative coupon points according to the current transaction amount. The card company system does not approve the transaction if the card is defective as a result of the inquiry. Subsequently, the currently available cumulative coupon points are displayed on the screen of the inquiry terminal. In this case, when the user uses some or all of the accumulated coupon points, the coupon points deducted from the use of the coupons are input to the inquiry terminal card reader, and the card company system displays the currently available coupon points. Recalculate Subsequently, the user terminal number and the recalculated coupon point are transmitted to the coupon service management system. Accordingly, the coupon service management system finally calculates the current accumulated coupon points using the information and stores the final calculated coupon points in the corresponding address of the database.

Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing a sixth embodiment using coupon points, which corresponds to the use of an online card coupon service. In order to use this online card type coupon service, in the sixth embodiment, an inquiry terminal having the information input assistance device in addition to the general card reader is used. Here, the service providers in the form of cards corresponding to the sixth embodiment may include credit card companies and department stores. According to Fig. 16, first, a card to be used this time is queried through the card reader. Subsequently, the user enters the password through the terminal for direct inquiry and the current transaction amount through the card reader. Subsequently, the inquiry terminal transmits the user terminal number and the password for the transaction approval application to the card company system. The system of the card issuing company then approves the transaction of the card and calculates the cumulative coupon points according to the current transaction amount. The card company system does not approve the transaction if the card is defective as a result of the inquiry. Subsequently, the currently available cumulative coupon points are displayed on the screen of the inquiry terminal. In this case, when the user uses some or all of the accumulated coupon points, the coupon points deducted from the use of the coupons are input to the inquiry terminal card reader, and the card company system displays the currently available coupon points. Recalculate Subsequently, the user terminal number and the recalculated coupon point are transmitted to the coupon service management system. Thus, the coupon service management system finally calculates the current accumulated coupon points using the information and stores the final calculated coupon points at the corresponding address in the database.

Hereinafter, a function of inquiring details of a coupon service using a wired or mobile communication terminal (mobile phone) will be described.

First, FIG. 17A describes a process of inquiring over a wire (including all types of terminals for which a computer or location information cannot be confirmed).

First, when a user terminal logs in with a title of My Home, it can be divided into two paths.

As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the first route is a screen of My Family on the screen of the user terminal. Subsequently, the user selects a desired character item on the screen and the process ends when confirmation of the item of the desired character is completed.

In the second route, when the inquiry region location information is manually input to the user terminal, the user first selects a large item and then selects a small item. Finally, when the confirmation of the desired character is completed, the inquiry process is terminated.

Fig. 17B is a flowchart showing the inquiry process by the mobile phone. When the mobile phone is used, the location information of the searched area is automatically known, and there is no need to manually input the location information as shown in FIG. 17A. Therefore, only the process of inputting the inquiry region location information in the flowchart of Fig. 17A is omitted. Therefore, detailed description of FIG. 17B will be omitted.

As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

First, effective advertising, securing fixed customers, and promoting purchases using characters can increase sales.

Second, the coupon service user must visit the store regularly in order to continue to grow the character. In addition, when purchasing a similar product to increase the character growth or cumulative coupon points, we will try to find stores that help the character grow as much as possible, such as LG 25 City, Family Mart, LG Oil and SK Oil. . Therefore, it is easy to secure a fixed customer.

Third, the user can conveniently search for information through his terminal about a service company or a store he visited or made a transaction with. Therefore, life information can be used conveniently.

Fourth, by confirming the status of the coupon or cumulative coupon points through the growth process of the character, that is, coupon points are accumulated according to the user's purchase of the product, and further, the character may grow, thereby causing interest to the user.

Fifth, it is possible to check the accumulated coupon points on the fly, and do not have to manage all the coupons in the wallet, and can also use the accumulated coupon points as often as necessary, such as cash, can provide and receive a convenient coupon service .

Sixth, service providers can have a promotional effect. That is, a user who wants to grow a character will look up and visit an advertisement that helps the character grow.

Seventh, the coupon service providers can effectively advertise. That is, the user will search for advertisements according to the needs of the user according to the state of the character. For example, when the character is hungry, he will search for items to eat. In addition, since it is possible to advertise to customers who have visited only once, there is an effect of the designated advertisement for a certain marketing target. In addition, since the advertisement is delivered to the user by classifying the items necessary for the growth of the character, the user is provided with convenience.

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A plurality of coupon service providers and a character name designated for each coupon service provider and cumulative coupon points capable of purchasing goods for each coupon service provider, and storing the coupon service providers, character names, and cumulative coupon points according to the cumulative coupon point order. At least one user terminal configured to display the coupon service provider and display the age of the character stored in each coupon service provider, the usage status of the character, and the accumulated coupon point; A terminal of at least one coupon service subscribing company capable of wireless and wired communication with the user terminal and providing a reduction or accumulation service of coupon points corresponding to the purchase to the user terminal when purchasing an item using the user terminal; At least one inquiry terminal connected to a terminal of the service subscription company and inquiring coupon service details of the user terminal for each item; And And a coupon service management system for providing character information, cumulative coupon point information, the user terminal information, and the coupon service company information necessary for the user terminal, the terminal of the coupon service subscription company, and the inquiry terminal. Coupon service device. The system of claim 1, wherein the coupon service management system stores a database for storing and managing information of a coupon service subscribing company, a database for storing and managing characters of each coupon service subscribing company, and a parenting game for each character. A database for managing, a database for storing and managing location information of the user terminal and the coupon service subscription company, a database for storing and managing a home page of the user terminal, and a home page of the coupon service subscription company And a database for managing the coupon. The coupon service apparatus of claim 1, wherein the user terminal, the coupon service subscription company, the inquiry terminal, and the coupon service management system communicate with each other through one of a wireless network and an internet network. . The system of claim 1, wherein the coupon service management system includes a web gateway connected to the user terminal through a wireless communication network, a short message service center connected to the user terminal through the wireless communication network, and the web gateway and short message service. A web server connected to a center, a service server connected to the user terminal through an internet network, a store management service server connected to the web server and a service server, and a database server connected to the web server and a service server; Coupon service device characterized in that. The coupon service apparatus of claim 1, wherein the character is one of an animal shape and a simple figure. The coupon service apparatus of claim 1, wherein the user terminal comprises a location information collection module for collecting location information of the user terminal, an internet browser, a wireless communication module, and a mobile phone. The method of claim 1, The coupon service management system communicates with the user terminal, the inquiry terminal and the terminal of the coupon service subscription company, communicates with the communication module, and controls all components inside the coupon service management system. A central processing module, information of a coupon service provider, information of a character selectable for each service provider, information on a program for raising the character according to a user's purchase, home page information of the coupon service subscription company, the user and A database storing general information of a coupon service company and a user's home page and providing the information to the external device according to the control of the central processing module, and the home page of the business under the control of the central processing module. Business home page management module to manage A business information management module for managing information of the coupon service company under control of the central processing module, a personal information management module for managing each user personal information under control of the central processing module, and a control of the central processing module. A personal homepage management module that manages each user's home page, and communicates with the business information management module and the personal information management module under the control of the central processing module to manage coupon points according to the purchase of a product of each user. And a character management module that communicates with the business information management module and the personal information management module under the control of the central processing module and manages the corresponding character according to the purchase of each user's product. Coupon service device. The terminal of claim 1, wherein the inquiry terminal comprises a communication antenna, a screen display window, a card reader, buttons for selecting various functions, an auxiliary input device for information, a display module provided therein, a communication module, and a user interface module. Coupon service device, characterized in that consisting of. The terminal of claim 1, wherein the inquiry terminal comprises a communication antenna, a display window, a card reader, buttons for selecting various functions, a wireless communication port for a terminal equipped with a wireless communication port, a display module provided therein, and communication. Coupon service device comprising a module, a user interface module, and a wireless communication module. The coupon service apparatus of claim 1, wherein the terminal of the coupon service subscription company and the terminal for inquiry are integrally formed. delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete delete