KR100678899B1 - System and method for providing rebate imformation at network - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing rebate information over a network, and more particularly to a system and method for providing rebate information over a network providing usable rebate information for a home network device residing on a home network. It is about.

In order to achieve the above object, a system for providing rebate information on a network according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the home network device, check device and rebate retrieval device existing on the network, the initial operation from the home network device When a signal is generated, a check device for requesting device information from the home network device, and requesting rebate retrieval device to retrieve rebate information for the received device information according to the request, and device information transmitted from the check device. It includes a rebate retrieval device for searching for rebate information of the home network device based on the rebate information.

Rebate, Home Network Device, Rebate Search Device, Check Device

Description

System and method for providing rebate imformation at network

1 illustrates an example of receiving a conventional rebate.

2 illustrates a system for providing rebate information on a network in accordance with the present invention.

3 is an internal block diagram of a home network device in a system for providing rebate information over a network in accordance with the present invention.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal rebate retrieval apparatus in a system for providing rebate information in a network according to the present invention;

5 is a diagram illustrating a storage unit of a rebate retrieval apparatus in a system for providing rebate information in a network according to the present invention.

6 is an internal block diagram of a check apparatus in a system for providing rebate information over a network in accordance with the present invention.

7 is a flow chart illustrating a method for providing rebate information on a network in accordance with the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols on main parts of the drawings>

100: home network device 200: rebate detection device

300: check apparatus 110: receiver

120: initial operation unit 130: storage unit

140: input unit 150: display unit

160 transmission unit 170 control unit

210: receiving unit 220: searching unit

230: storage unit 240: transmission unit

250: control unit 310: receiving unit

320: detection unit 330: information request unit

340 transmission unit 350 control unit

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing rebate information over a network, and more particularly to a system and method for providing rebate information over a network providing usable rebate information for a home network device residing on a home network. It is about.

Generally, a home network consists of a private network based on the Internet Protocol (IP), and is used for all types of personal computers (PCs), intelligent products, and wireless devices used in the home. Various devices are connected and controlled by one network.

When you use many devices in your home network together, you need to match them together to get the best performance from each device.

For example, in the case of a TV that supports HD and a DVD player that supports SD, there is a problem that a user has no choice but to watch a SD quality movie even though he has a TV that supports HD.

Of course, if a user is very familiar with the nature of these devices, he or she can buy a device that allows them to make the most of the performance of the device they are trying to buy, but most people don't understand the increasingly complex technology. Therefore, more and more people buy devices that do not fit each other. Therefore, the seller should inform the user of the device that best matches the performance of the device already purchased, and the seller can provide the rebate to the user and sell the device. Here, rebate is an important marketing strategy that has been utilized in various ways for decades, for example, sending a check after purchasing a device, giving a discount coupon after buying a device, giving a gift certificate after buying a device, and granting a reserve after buying a device. It can be understood as.

For example, if a user buys a DVD player, a marketing technique that provides two DVDs free of charge is an example of a rebate, and a marketing technique that sends a postcard in a box within a certain amount of time after the purchase of the device is sent a check. Another example of a rebate.

Therefore, various methods for tying devices existing in a home into a network have been introduced due to the development of home network technology, and an environment in which devices in a home operate on a network in accordance with standards determined through various standardization activities is rapidly developed. As it spreads, sellers can devise rebate schemes for various occasions to facilitate the sale of products, and users have the opportunity to purchase better products at a lower cost.

1 is a view showing an example of receiving a conventional rebate.

As shown in the figure, the rebate is performed by the user depending on the manual process as in the first method (case 1), and when the user inputs purchase information through the Internet as in the second method (case 2), the rebate is executed. There is a method of receiving and processing by an internet service provider, and when a user inputs purchase information through a telephone as in the third method (case 3), a service provider (telecom service provider) receives and processes the information. Here, a rebate center exists to perform each scheme, and the rebate center performs the actual rebate process.

First, the most commonly used method (case 1) is a method of filling out a form enclosed with a product or downloaded from the Internet and then mailing it to a rebate center.

For example, a seller might advertise that they would rebate $ 100 for a $ 2000 TV. Buyers pay $ 2000 to buy a TV, and then post their name, address, date of purchase, and UPC Code on the enclosed postcard. Fill out and send this postcard to the rebate center within the promotional period. After a month or two, the rebate center sends a $ 100 check to the purchaser of the TV.

The following method (case 2) is mainly performed in an internet shopping mall. When a user purchases an item and delivers it to a service provider via the Internet, the service provider notifies the rebate center.

For example, after a user purchases a product in an Internet shopping mall, the user receives an email containing a questionnaire about the purchased product. Therefore, when the user completes and transmits the questionnaire within the promotion period, the user receives a reserve.

The final method (case 3) is a method of receiving a rebate through a service provider through a telephone. When a user purchases an item and transmits the fact to the service provider by telephone, the service provider notifies the rebate center.

For example, if a user purchases a product, then dials the specified phone number and enters the purchased product information within the promotional period, the rebate center sends a prize to the customer a few days later.

The history of rebates is very long, but the method remains simple and the inconvenience is that many methods are performed manually by user input.

Thus, the user is motivated to purchase the goods because of the rebate, but due to the hassle of the rebate method has a bad impression on the product and brand.

In addition, the existing rebate method is mainly for one product or at the same time rebate for the product purchased at the same time considering the various complex situation is not made.

In other words, when marketing using rebates, specific product-oriented marketing is mainly used, and rebates are not performed as marketing promotions for various complex situations.

Therefore, there is a need for a technique for providing a rebate even when purchasing a single product or a plurality of products and other related products when there is already owned product.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2002-080788 (a system and method for providing a service to a device in a home network, and a system and a method for receiving a service from a home network) includes a type, an attribute, a user name, a vendor, Although a system having additional identification information such as a model name and a serial number and providing a specific push service to a device to be serviced is disclosed, this is to provide a service to a device registered in a home network, and automatically rebates the device. Searching for and providing information is not mentioned at all.

It is an object of the present invention to automatically retrieve and provide available rebate information for home network devices residing on a home network.

Another object of the present invention is to apply a rebate to one home network device or a plurality of home network devices, thereby enabling various marketing strategies.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned objects, and other objects which are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

In order to achieve the above object, a system for providing rebate information on a network according to an embodiment of the present invention, in the home network device, check device and rebate retrieval device existing on the network, the initial operation from the home network device When a signal is generated, a check device for requesting device information from the home network device, and requesting rebate retrieval device to retrieve rebate information for the received device information according to the request, and device information transmitted from the check device. It includes a rebate retrieval device for searching for rebate information of the home network device based on the rebate information.

The method for providing rebate information on a network according to another embodiment of the present invention may include requesting device information from the home network device when an initial operation signal is generated from the home network device, and received according to the request. Requesting a rebate retrieval device to retrieve rebate information for device information, retrieving rebate information of the corresponding home network device based on the transmitted device information, and transmitting the retrieved rebate information to a network; Include.

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and the drawings.

Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be implemented in various different forms, only the embodiments are to make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention belongs It is provided to fully inform the person having the scope of the invention, which is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a diagram illustrating a system for providing rebate information on a network according to the present invention.

A system for providing rebate information on a network includes a plurality of home network devices 101 to 104 (hereinafter referred to as 100), a rebate retrieval device 200, and a check device (not shown) present in the home network 10. It is configured to include.

The home network device 100 is located in the home network 10, and outputs an operation signal to the check device during initial operation, and provides its own device information when requesting device information of the check device.

In addition, rebate information received from the rebate retrieval device 200 is output. Here, the rebate may be understood as a point, a service coupon, a discount coupon, and a predetermined percentage of money received when the user purchases a predetermined home network device 100 or a related device. Hereinafter, the home network apparatus 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 3.

The rebate retrieval apparatus 200 receives device information on the home network apparatus 100 transmitted by the check apparatus, retrieves rebate information based on the received device information, and transmits rebate information retrieved to the network. Here, the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 exists outside the home network 10 and provides a service on the Internet. Hereinafter, the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4.

When the initial operation signal is output from the home network device 100, the check device detects the output operation signal and requests device information from the home network device 100.

In addition, the device information is transmitted to the rebate retrieval device 200 according to the request, and a request for rebate information on the transmitted device information is requested. Here, the check device may be located at any one of the home network device 100 or the rebate retrieval device 200, or may be separately located on the network. Hereinafter, the check apparatus will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6.

For example, the home network 10 includes a microwave oven 101, a set top box 102, a digital TV 103, a home theater 104, and the like, and a plurality of home network devices 101 to 104. Is connected to a home network and is connected to an external rebate retrieval device 200 through the Internet.

3 is a block diagram illustrating an internal network of a home network device in a system for providing rebate information on a network according to the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the home network apparatus 100 includes a receiver 110, an initial operation unit 120, a storage unit 130, an input unit 140, a display unit 150, a transmitter 160, and a controller 170. It is configured to include).

Meanwhile, the input unit 140 and the display unit 150 are not included in all home network devices 100 located in the home network 10.

That is, all home network devices located in the home network 10 include a receiver 110, an initial operation unit 120, a storage unit 130, a transmitter 160, and a controller 170 by default. 140 and the display unit 150 may be included only in a specific home network device located in the home network 10.

For example, the input unit 140 and the display unit 150 are located in a home network device having an input device and an output device.

Here, a case where all of the parts 110 to 170 are included in the predetermined home network device 100 will be described as an example.

The receiver 110 receives the device information request signal transmitted from the check apparatus and the rebate information transmitted from the rebate retrieval apparatus 200.

The initial operation unit 120 outputs an operation signal during the initial operation of the home network device 100.

That is, when the home network device 100 is operated, the initial operation unit 120 outputs an operation signal, and informs that the corresponding home network device 100 is operated through the output operation signal.

In addition, the initial operation unit 120 outputs a UPnP announcement message and a message expressed in a structured language.

The format of the operation signal output from the initial operation unit 120 is shown in Table 1 below.

Here, sessionID is an ID that explicitly indicates a transaction in which the rebate is processed when a rebate occurs in the future.

The storage unit 130 stores the device information of the home network device 100 and the rebate information transmitted from the rebate retrieval device 200. Here, the storage unit 130 may be understood as a hard disk, a ROM, a PROM, an EPROM, a flash memory, and the like, which are nonvolatile memories.

The input unit 140 receives predetermined information from the user. For example, predetermined information input by a user, such as user information and coupon information for receiving a rebate, is input. Here, the input unit 140 may be understood as a keyboard, a mouse, a remote controller, and the like.

On the other hand, the input unit 140 is located only in the home network device 100 having a predetermined input device in the home network 10.

The display unit 150 displays the rebate information transmitted from the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 and a predetermined information input screen (for example, a user information input screen and a coupon information input screen).

For example, the message format for the rebate information transmitted from the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 is shown in Table 2 below.

Meanwhile, the display unit 150 is located only in the home network device 100 that provides output of a predetermined screen in the home network 10.

The transmitter 160 transmits device information and predetermined data of the home network apparatus 100. Here, the predetermined information may be understood as a rebate request message, coupon information, and user information.

The controller 170 requests the initial operation unit 120 to output an operation signal during the initial operation of the home network apparatus 100, and transmits the output operation signal to the check apparatus.

In addition, when a device information request signal is received from the check device through the receiver 110, the device information stored in the storage 130 is retrieved and transmitted to the check device through the transmitter 160.

In addition, when the rebate information is transmitted from the rebate retrieval apparatus 200, the rebate information transmitted through the display unit 150 is controlled to be displayed.

4 is a block diagram illustrating an internal rebate retrieval apparatus in a system for providing rebate information in a network according to the present invention.

As shown, the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 includes a receiver 210, a detector 220, a storage 230, a transmitter 240, and a controller 260.

The receiver 210 receives data transmitted from the check device. For example, the device information and the rebate information retrieval request message transmitted from the check device 300 are received. Here, the message format for the received device information is shown in Table 3 below.

The searcher 220 searches for rebate information on the home network apparatus 100 based on the device information of the home network apparatus 100 transmitted from the check apparatus.

The storage unit 230 stores predetermined information about the plurality of home network devices 100 existing in the home network 10. Here, the storage unit 230 is a device information storage unit 231, a device rebate policy storage unit 232, owner information storage unit 233, home owner information storage unit 234, home information storage unit 235 , And a rebate policy store 236. Hereinafter, each part included in the storage 230 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

The transmitter 240 transmits a message requesting rebate information and predetermined information (such as user information and coupon information) of the found home network apparatus 100 to the network.

When the controller 260 receives a search request signal for the device information and the rebate information transmitted by the check device through the receiver 210, the controller 260 controls the rebate information according to the corresponding device information through the searcher 220. The rebate information is controlled to be transmitted to the network through the transmitter 240. Here, the message format of the retrieved rebate information is the same as in [Table 2].

5 is a diagram illustrating a storage unit of a rebate retrieval device in a system for providing rebate information in a network according to the present invention.

As shown, the storage unit 230 is a device information storage unit 231, a device rebate policy storage unit 232, owner information storage unit 233, home owner information storage unit 234, home information storage unit 235, and a rebate policy store 236.

The device information storage unit 231 may include device information of the home network device 100 (eg, device ID, model number, product name, UPC code, installation date, etc.), owner information (eg, owner ID), home Stores all information related to the home network device 100, such as home information (e.g., home ID) where the network device 100 is located, and whether a rebate is present.

The device rebate policy storage unit 232 stores a rebate policy for the home network device 100. For example, the device rebate policy storage unit 232 stores a rebate policy ID according to the model number of the home network device 100.

The owner information storage unit 233 stores owner information of the home network device 100. For example, the owner information storage unit 233 stores an owner ID and a name.

The home owner information storage unit 234 stores home and owner information where the home network apparatus 100 is located. For example, the home owner information storage unit 234 stores a home ID and an owner ID.

The home information storage unit 235 stores information of a home where the home network apparatus 100 is located. For example, the home information storage unit 235 stores the home ID and the home address.

The rebate policy storage unit 236 stores a rebate policy according to the rebate policy ID.

Therefore, upon requesting rebate information according to the device information of the home network device 100, the rebate retrieval device 200 searches for the presence or absence of rebate information of the corresponding home network device 100 based on the information stored in the storage 230. After that, the rebate information is transmitted.

6 is a block diagram illustrating an internal check apparatus in a system for providing rebate information in a network according to the present invention.

As shown, the check apparatus 300 includes a receiver 310, a detector 320, an information requester 330, a transmitter 340, and a controller 350.

The receiver 310 receives an initial operation signal and a device information signal generated from the home network device 100.

The detector 320 detects an operation signal of the home network apparatus 100 received by the receiver 310. Here, the message format of the operation signal is the same as in [Table 1].

When the information requesting unit 330 detects the initial operation signal of the detection unit 320, the information requesting unit 330 requests device information from the home network device 100, and rebate information of the home network device 100 from the rebate retrieval device 200. Ask for a search.

That is, when the sensing unit 320 detects an operation signal of the home network device 100, the information requesting unit 330 requests the device information from the home network device 100 and rebates the received device information according to the request. After transmitting to the retrieval device 200, the information requesting unit 330 requests rebate retrieval device 200 to retrieve rebate information for the corresponding device information.

The transmitter 340 transmits a signal for requesting device information to the home network apparatus 100 and a signal for requesting rebate information retrieval of the home network apparatus 100 to the rebate retrieval apparatus 200.

When the initial operation signal generated from the home network device 100 is received through the receiver 310, the controller 350 transmits the received operation signal to the detector 320 so that the detector 320 detects the home network device ( Control to detect the operation of 100).

In addition, according to the detection of the operation signal of the sensing unit 320, the information request unit 330 to control the device information request to the home network device 100, when the receiver 310 receives the device information, information request unit In operation 330, the rebate retrieval device 200 requests to retrieve rebate information of the home network device 100 according to the device information.

In addition, the information request unit 330 controls to transmit the request information of the device information signal and the rebate information via the transmission unit 340.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing rebate information on a network according to the present invention.

Here, the home network device 100 is provided with an input unit 140 and a display unit 150 in the home network 10.

First, when the home network device 100 (for example, DTV) located in the home network 10 is operated, the controller 170 requests the initial operation unit 120 to output an operation signal, thereby initial operation. The unit 120 outputs an operation signal (S100).

Next, the controller 170 transmits an operation signal to the check apparatus 300 through the transmitter 160.

Accordingly, the receiver 310 of the check device 300 receives an operation signal transmitted from the home network device 100, and the detector 320 detects that the home network device 100 is operated.

Next, the control unit 350 informs the information requesting unit 330 that the home network device 100 is operated, and the information requesting unit 330 requests the device information from the home network device 100 (S102).

Next, the controller 350 transmits the device information request signal to the home network apparatus 100 through the transmitter 340.

Next, the receiver 110 of the home network apparatus 100 receives the device information request signal transmitted from the check apparatus 300, and transmits the received signal to the controller 170.

Accordingly, the controller 170 retrieves the device information of the home network device 100 from the storage 130 according to the device information request of the check device 300, and checks the retrieved device information through the transmitter 160. 300) (S104).

Next, the receiving unit 310 of the check device 300 receives the device information transmitted from the home network device 100, and the control unit 350 transmits the received device information to the rebate retrieving device 200 through the transmitting unit 340. To send).

Next, when the information request unit 330 requests the rebate retrieval device 200 to retrieve the rebate information for the received device information, the control unit 350 transmits a signal for requesting rebate information retrieval to the rebate retrieval device 200. To transmit (S106).

Next, the receiver 210 of the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 receives the device information and the rebate information retrieval request signal transmitted from the check apparatus 300, and transmits the received device information and the request signal to the controller 250. .

Next, the controller 250 requests the search unit 220 to search for rebate information of the home network apparatus 100 for the corresponding device information, and the search unit 220 according to the home network apparatus ( The rebate information of 100 is retrieved from the storage unit 230 (S108).

Next, the controller 260 transmits the search result of the rebate information of the found home network apparatus 100 to the network through the transmitter 240 (S110).

Next, the receiving unit 110 of the home network apparatus 100 receives a search result of the rebate information, and the control unit 170 transmits the search result of the rebate information received through the receiving unit 110 to the display unit 150. Display through (S112).

Here, the rebate information transmitted to the network is preferably received by the corresponding home network device 100. When the corresponding network device 100 does not include the display unit 150, the display located in the home network 10 is displayed. A predetermined device having the unit 150 may display rebate information.

Then, the user checks the displayed rebate information, and if there is rebate information available as a result of the check, request the provision of the corresponding rebate (S114, S116). Accordingly, the controller 170 transmits a rebate request message of the user to the rebate retrieval apparatus 200.

 Next, the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 receives a rebate request message sent from the home network apparatus 100 and provides a rebate for the requested home network apparatus 100 (S118). Here, the control unit 260 stores in the storage unit 230 that a predetermined rebate for the home network device 100 is provided, so that the rebate is not duplicated.

On the other hand, if there is no rebate information available as a result of the user checking the displayed rebate information (S114), the controller 170 checks whether there is predetermined information to be input to the user (S120). Here, the predetermined information may be user information or coupon information received when the home network apparatus 100 is purchased.

As a result of the check, if there is information to be input by the user, the controller 170 displays a predetermined information input screen through the display unit 150, and the user inputs predetermined information (S122).

Next, the input unit 140 receives predetermined information input by the user and transmits the input information (for example, coupon information) to the controller 170.

Next, the controller 170 transmits the received information to the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 through the transmitter 160, and the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 is based on the transmitted information (for example, coupon information). The rebate information of the home network apparatus 100 is retrieved (S124).

Next, the controller 260 transmits the searched result to the home network apparatus 100 (S110).

Accordingly, the control unit 170 of the home network apparatus 100 displays the search result of the transmitted rebate information through the display unit 150, and the user checks the displayed rebate information (S112 and S114).

Then, if rebate information for the home network device 100 exists as a result of the check, the process of step S116 and step S118 is performed, and if the rebate information does not exist as a result of the check is terminated.

On the other hand, the rebate provided at the time of purchase of the home network device 100 may be provided not only in one home network, but also when the rebate target home network device 100 is purchased in different home networks.

For example, a service of a home network device 100 may require two home network devices 100 to exist (e.g., video chat while watching an Olympic game or a network game only available for a specific model of game). In case of planning, even if a user who purchased each home network device 100 operates the home network device 100 in a different home network, the rebate is provided.

The preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described. Here, an example of a case where a user purchases a DTV that is the home network device 100 will be described.

First, the user sees an advertisement, "Provide a one month VoD free pass for DTV purchase and a predetermined amount for Samsung set-top purchase after DTV purchase."

Next, when the user purchases the DTV 100 and then operates it, an operation signal is output, and the check apparatus 300 requests device information from the DTV 100.

Then, the device information of the operated DTV 100 is transmitted to the check device 300, the check device 300 to the rebate retrieval device 200 of the rebate information of the DTV 100 for the device information and device information. Request a search.

Next, the rebate retrieval apparatus 200 retrieves the rebate information based on the transmitted device information of the DTV 100 and transmits the rebate information to the DTV 100.

Then, the available rebate information (for example, a one month VoD free pass) is displayed on the screen of the DTV 100.

Accordingly, when the user requests a rebate, the rebate retrieval device 200 provides a rebate selected by the user, and indicates that the rebate information (for example, one month VoD free pass) stored in the storage 230 is used (or Delete the rebate information).

Here, the rebate (for example, one month VoD free pass) may be provided by mail to the user's home address or may be output through the Internet.

Meanwhile, when a user purchases a Samsung set-top after purchasing a DTV, the user may be provided with a rebate for transferring a predetermined amount.

Therefore, when the user drives the purchased device, the rebate retrieval device 200 automatically provides the rebate information that can be used by the user (for example, DTV purchase, 1 month VoD free pass), and the user If you purchase a device, it will provide another rebate information (for example, a certain amount of money when purchasing a Samsung set-top).

As a result, users can obtain rebates at the same time they purchase the necessary devices, and if they purchase other devices, they can buy more rebates, so they can receive more rebates, and rebate the seller with a rebate marketing strategy. You can earn sales through.

Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may implement the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features thereof. I can understand that. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

According to the system and method for providing the rebate information on the network of the present invention as described above has one or more of the following effects.

First, there is an advantage of retrieving available rebate information for a home network device residing on a home network and automatically providing the rebate information to the user.

Second, by providing a rebate to various kinds of home network devices existing in the home network, the user can receive more rebates.

Third, the user can benefit from the rebate, and at the same time, by setting the rebate products that can perform the best performance when working together, there is an advantage to provide the purchase information to the user.

Fourth, by applying a rebate to one home network device or a plurality of home network devices, there is an advantage that can use a variety of marketing strategies.

Claims (4)

In a home network device, a check device and a rebate retrieval device existing on a network, Upon receiving a message about an initial operation occurrence from the home network device, requesting device information from the home network device that has sent the message, and searching for rebate information corresponding to the received device information according to the request. Checking device to request; And And a rebate retrieving device that retrieves rebate information of the home network device based on the device information received from the check device and transmits the rebate information of the home network device to the home network device. The method of claim 1, The check device, A detector configured to detect an initial operation signal of the home network device; And And requesting device information from the home network device when the initial operation signal is detected, and providing the rebate information device to the rebate retrieval device to retrieve rebate information of the device information. The method of claim 1, The rebate retrieval device, A search unit for searching for rebate information of the corresponding home network device based on the device information transmitted from the check device; And A system for providing rebate information on a network comprising a storage unit for storing predetermined information about the home network device. Requesting device information from a home network device that has sent the message, upon receiving a message about an initial operation occurrence from a home network device; Requesting a rebate retrieval device for rebate information retrieval corresponding to the received device information according to the device information request; Rebate information of the home network device based on the device information; And And transmitting the retrieved rebate information to the home network device.

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