KR20010016143A - Method of presenting bonus points to members in shopping malls on internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A bonus point allowance method is provided to allow bonus points for a shopping mall member if the shopping mall member participates in a game and wins the game or select a specific product with a treasure point though the member does not purchase the product in the shopping mall. CONSTITUTION: The method comprises steps of a member accessing an internet shopping mall(S10), the member selecting a product category among displayed menu(S20), browsing a product list(S22), selecting a specific product(S24), browsing a game in which the member can obtain a bonus point(S26), the member selecting a bulletin board among the displayed menu(S30), browsing a bulletin list(S32), selecting a specific bulletin(S34), browsing a game in which the member can obtain a bonus point(S36), a shopping mall operator checking if the selected product or bulletin has a bonus point(S40), the shopping mall operator gives a corresponding bonus point to the member in the case that the selected product or bulletin has a bonus point(S42), the shopping mall operator checking if the member participates in the displayed game(S50), and the operator gives the member a bonus point if the member wins the game(S56).

Description

How to Give Bonus Points in the Internet Shopping Mall {METHOD OF PRESENTING BONUS POINTS TO MEMBERS IN SHOPPING MALLS ON INTERNET}

The present invention relates to an internet shopping mall using computer communication, and more particularly, to a method for granting bonus points in an internet shopping mall.

In general, in an Internet shopping mall operated by a membership system, when a non-member joins as a regular member, a regular member purchases a certain product, or an existing regular member joins a new member in an internet shopping mall where he is a member. The regular members are given bonus points that can be used as cash substitutes when purchasing goods or can be redeemed for cash when needed.

However, in the conventional Internet shopping malls that grant bonus points as described above, in most cases, bonus points that can be used for cashing or merchandise when purchasing a product are limited to a certain limit or more, and therefore, bonus points of a specific limit actually available. In order to obtain a member, a member must actively add a new member or purchase a large amount of merchandise, and in the case of a member with a small cumulative bonus point, the member does not actively use his / her own bonus points. There are many cases, and as a result, there is a problem in that bonus points of a plurality of members having minute bonus points become idle points that remain dormant.

Accordingly, the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned conventional problems, an object of the present invention is to select a product category of the menu item of the Internet shopping mall or a specific product or bulletin board list even if a member of the Internet shopping mall does not necessarily purchase an item Afterwards, if you win by participating in the game provided by the Internet shopping mall, you will be given a certain point, or you will be given a certain point by simply selecting a list of products or bulletin boards that are given treasure points from the specific product or bulletin board list. The present invention provides a method for granting bonus points in an internet shopping mall that enables mutual bonuses to be transferred on an internet shopping mall.

The method for granting bonus points in an internet shopping mall for achieving the object of the present invention comprises the steps of: displaying a menu item that a member can select when the member accesses the Internet shopping mall homepage;

Displaying a list of products on the homepage when a member selects a product category from the menu items, and displaying a game for obtaining bonus points together with product information when the member selects a specific product;

Displaying a list of relevant posts on the homepage when a member selects a bulletin board from among the menu items, and displaying a game in which a member can earn bonus points together with the post content when the member selects a specific post;

The game is displayed on the homepage together with the product information and the contents of the post, and the product or the post selected by the member is determined to be a product or a post to which the Internet shopping mall operator has given the treasure bonus point in advance. If the post is automatically added to the treasure bonus points to the member,

After the game is displayed on the homepage together with the product information and the post contents, if the member participates in the game, displaying the game result and adding or subtracting the bonus points of the member according to whether the game is won or lost;

Displaying a transfer form on a homepage when a member selects a transfer of points from the menu items; and

After the member fills out the transfer form and decides to transfer his bonus points, he / she automatically adds the member's transfer bonus points to the assignee.

Characterized in that consists of.

1 is a flowchart illustrating a bonus point grant method in an internet shopping mall according to the present invention.

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

Referring to Figure 1, the bonus point grant method in the Internet shopping mall according to the present invention is performed as follows.

Initially, when a particular member accesses the Internet shopping mall homepage to which he or she is a member (S10), a menu item selectable by the member is displayed on the shopping mall homepage (S12). , Bulletin boards, and point transfers, and the menu items may be changed and added to various items according to the needs of the Internet shopping mall operator.

If a member who accesses the homepage of the Internet shopping mall selects a product category among the menu items (S20), the corresponding product list is displayed on the homepage (S22). In this case, when the member selects a specific product (S24), the homepage displays a game in which a bonus point can be obtained by participating in the game with information about the specific product and winning the game (S26).

On the other hand, when a member connected to the homepage of the Internet shopping mall selects a bulletin board from the menu items (S30), the corresponding post list is displayed on the homepage (S32). In this case, too, when the member selects a specific post (S34), the homepage displays a game in which a bonus point can be obtained by participating in the game with the contents of the specific post and winning (S36).

As described above, when a member who accesses the homepage selects a specific product or a specific post and displays a game that can acquire bonus points, at the same time, on the Internet shopping mall operator, the product or post selected by the member is treasured in advance by the internet shopping mall operator. It is determined whether the goods or posts granted the bonus points (S40).

If it is determined that the goods or posts selected by the member are goods or posts to which the treasure bonus points are given in advance, the Internet shopping mall operator automatically adds the treasure bonus points to the bonus points of the members (S42).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the goods or posts selected by the member are not goods or posts to which the treasure bonus points are pre-assigned, the operator determines whether the member participates in the currently displayed game (S50).

If the member wants to participate in the game, the member may return to the product category selection step S20 as shown in FIG. 1 to select another menu item or try to select another product.

However, when a member joins a game, the homepage displays the member's current bonus points, displays a game screen where the game can be played by specifying a betting point for the game, and when the member joins the game, the game wins. And display the game result indicating the defeat on the game screen to inform the member (S52).

In addition, if the member wins according to the result of determining whether the game is won or lost (S56), the bonus points of the member are added to the member's bet points (S56). Member's bonus points are subtracted by the amount of points the member bets (S58). For example, if a member who currently holds 100 bonus points specifies 10 bets on the game screen, and the player participates in the game and wins, the member's bonus points are added to 110. The point is subtracted by 90.

At this time, if the member wants to re-join the game, as shown in FIG. 1, the product category selection step (S20) or the bulletin board selection step (S30) is returned to select a specific product or post again to participate in the game. do.

On the other hand, when a member who accesses the homepage of the Internet shopping mall selects a point transfer from the menu items (S60), the transfer form is displayed on the homepage to notify the member's current bonus points and designate the assignee and transfer bonus points ( S62).

When the transfer form is displayed, when the member decides to transfer the transfer bonus points specified by the member to a specific other member (S64), the operator determines the validity of the member who decided to transfer some or all of the bonus points. After that, if the member's legitimacy is recognized, the transfer bonus point of the transfer member is added to the bonus point of the specific other member, that is, the assignee (S66).

In this case, when the member cancels the transfer of points, as shown in FIG. 1, the member returns to the product category selection step S20 to select another menu item.

As described above, when members can transfer their bonus points to each other, a number of members in a relative or acquaintance's relationship transfer their own small bonus points to a specific member, thereby providing the conventional minute bonus points, That is, the above-mentioned children's points can be utilized practically, and the necessary bonus points can be added to each other to jointly purchase necessary products.

In addition, even if a member spends an excessive amount of money and does not buy a product directly, if they participate in the game provided by the Internet shopping mall and win, they are given an opportunity to earn bonus points. Since the time is extended, it is possible to improve the effect of product advertisement and product purchasing power posted in the shopping mall, and increase the number of registered members of the shopping mall.

As described above, in the method of granting bonus points in the Internet shopping mall according to the present invention, even if a member of the Internet shopping mall does not necessarily purchase an item, after selecting a product category of a menu item of the Internet shopping mall or a specific product or a bulletin board list of a bulletin board, Participate in the game provided by the shopping mall and win a certain point, or select a product or a bulletin board list that is given a treasure point from the specific product or bulletin board list to give a certain point, each member himself Bonus points can be transferred on the Internet shopping mall, so members can be guaranteed the opportunity to earn bonus points without spending too much on product purchases. The conventional idle point through the transfer point has a positive and advantages that can be substantially utilized.

In addition, an Internet shopping mall operator may not only improve product advertisement effects and product purchasing power by increasing the residence time of members connected to the Internet shopping mall managed by the Internet shopping mall, but also increase the number of subscription members.

What has been described above is just one embodiment for implementing the method of granting bonus points in the Internet shopping mall according to the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but the claims claimed in the following claims Without departing from the gist of the invention, anyone of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention will have the technical spirit of the present invention to the extent that various modifications can be made.

Claims (1)

When the member accesses the homepage of the Internet shopping mall, displaying the menu items selectable by the member on the homepage (S10 and S12); If the member selects a product category from the menu items, the corresponding product list is displayed on the homepage, and if the member selects a specific product, displaying a game for obtaining bonus points together with the product information (S20, S22, S24, S26), If the member selects a bulletin board from among the menu items, the corresponding post list is displayed on the homepage, and if the member selects a specific post, displaying a game for obtaining bonus points together with the post content (S30, S32, S34). S36), The game is displayed on the homepage together with the product information and the contents of the post, and the product or the post selected by the member is determined to be a product or a post to which the Internet shopping mall operator has given the treasure bonus point in advance. If the post is automatically added to the treasure bonus points to the member (S40, S42), After the game is displayed on the homepage together with the product information and post contents, if the member participates in the game, displaying the game result and adding or subtracting the bonus points of the member according to whether the game is won or lost (S50, S52) , S54, S56, S58), Displaying a transfer form on a homepage when a member selects a transfer of points from the menu items (S60, S62), and After the member completes the transfer form and decides to transfer his / her bonus points, the member automatically adds the bonus points of the assignee (S64, S66). Bonus point grant method in the Internet shopping mall, characterized in that consisting of.