KR20010069006A - Furniture trading method using Internet - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A method for processing furniture ordering using the Internet is provided to select the furniture adapted to a user's taste and an internal structure by providing various kinks databases through the Internet. CONSTITUTION: It is identified whether the user is a member or not(S10). A CAD tool is provided for making the user input essential information including one's internal structure(S20). The data inputted by the user are confirmed and stored in a database(S30). An arrangement state of the furniture is displayed based on the inputted data as a 3D screen and requests an order approval(S40). If the order is not approved, the reason is informed and new proposal is provided(S50). If the order is finally approved through the above stages(S40, S50), a payment of the cost is requested(S60).

Description

Furniture trading method using the Internet {Furniture trading method using Internet}

The present invention relates to a method for processing furniture orders using the Internet, and more particularly, a method for processing furniture orders using the Internet to provide a variety of databases on the Internet so as to select a furniture that best fits a user's preferences and interior structure. It is about.

The Internet has reached a stage where it can not be denied that it has a great influence in any fields such as politics, economy, industry, culture, and education. It deviates from the level recognized as the sea of

Suppose you are buying new furniture at home or at work. In the past, you should measure dimensions, visit a furniture store, look at the spot, imagine the interior structure, select furniture, or compare different furniture first, then go back to the furniture store. Visit and finally check the spot.

However, with the expansion of communication lines and the generalization of the Internet, various households can be seen on the web without visiting furniture stores, and consumers have a wider choice.

Nevertheless, there is no way to judge in advance whether the furniture you choose harmonizes with the atmosphere of the room, and it is difficult to seek expert advice. .

Accordingly, the present invention is to solve the above disadvantages, to provide a method for processing furniture orders using the Internet to provide a variety of databases on the Internet to select the furniture that best fits the preferences and interior structure of the consumer. For that purpose.

1 is a flowchart schematically showing the main parts of a program according to the present invention;

2 is a flow chart illustrating in more detail the operation of the second stage of the invention.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a method for providing a variety of databases to consumers who access the website through the Internet so as to pre-determine and select furniture suitable for their own preferences or indoor structure from the image. First step (S10) to select the and to authenticate the membership; A second step (S20) of providing a CAD tool for the consumer to input essential information including his / her indoor structure; A third step (S30) of checking the data input by the consumer in the second step and storing it in a database; A fourth step (S40) of displaying the arrangement status of furniture on a 3D screen and obtaining an order approval based on the data input in the third step (S30); A fifth step (S50) of notifying the reason for the disapproval and providing a new proposal when the order is disapproved in the fourth step (S40); And a sixth step S60 of claiming a payment when the order is finally approved through the fourth step S40 or the fifth step S50.

At this time, the second step (S20) is a step (S21) for inputting the dimensions and location of the main part of the room, the step (S22) for inputting the dimensions and location of the existing furniture, and input the surrounding environment, such as wallpaper or flooring In step S23, and providing a sample of the furniture previously stored in the database (S24).

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

1 is a flowchart schematically illustrating the main parts of a program according to the present invention.

As is well known, the current Internet system is a configuration in which host computers, such as servers of numerous Internet service providers (ISPs) and servers of national institutions, are connected to a network, and small and medium-sized computers called clients are connected to another network. Each is distinguished by a unique domain name.

The present invention relates to a method for providing a variety of databases to consumers who access a website on a particular ISP through the Internet so as to pre-determine and select, in the image, furniture suitable for their taste or indoor structure. Programming languages for displaying web documents on the screen can be HTML, Dynamic Hypertext Makeup Language (DHTML), Java Script, VBScript (Visual Basic Script), etc. At the same time, Common Gateway Interface (CGI), As an applet, a technology that displays a real-time screen by interworking a web document of a server and a predetermined database may also be applied.

The homepage of the website uses metaphor technology to represent a virtual furniture store and arrange a button for directly linking each step to be described later.

The first step (S10) of the present invention allows the member or non-member to be selected and authenticates the membership.

Members are given ID and password, and various services are cheaper than non-members. The stored member information can be used as sales data by grasping the change in preference according to the age group of the consumer. Accordingly, it is possible to secure a wide and stable consumer base by preventing leakage of transactions between trading parties and encouraging non-members to join as members.

In addition, the second step (S20) of the present invention provides a CAD tool for the consumer to input the necessary information, including the indoor structure.

Commonly used computer aided design (CAD) programs are difficult for general consumers to deal with because of their large capacity, which requires considerable time for download and requires specialized skills. Therefore, a more simplified CAD program can be configured and downloaded to the consumer's PC.

On the other hand, if you do not choose a CAD program provided by the furniture store, it is also desirable to allow the consumer to receive the data created by the existing drawing document creation program (for example, Korean documents or Photoshop).

2 is a flowchart showing in more detail the operation of the second stage of the invention.

The second step (S20) of the present invention is a step (S21) for inputting the dimensions and location of the main part of the room, a step (S22) for inputting the dimensions and location of the existing furniture, and the surrounding environment such as wallpaper or flooring A step S23 for inputting and a step S24 for providing a sample of furniture previously stored in a database are provided.

In the step S21, in the case of the location partition structure of the overall size of the window and the door, the size of each partition is input including the location of the partition. In the step S22 to input the size, location and color of the household appliances, lighting appliances, etc. including the furniture currently provided. In the step S23 to input the color, pattern of the wallpaper, flooring, ceiling materials that are currently provided or will be replaced in the future.

Steps S21 to S23 allow the consumer to directly enter information about his / her indoor space using various functions of the CAD program, while step S24 selects data stored in a predetermined database for users who are not familiar with CAD design. To do that. In other words, if you input which maker's product is placed in your house, all the products of the company will be displayed on the screen. The data in these databases should be updated frequently by the furniture store.

Once input on the screen, it is easy to increase or decrease the size of the product or move the position on the screen. These features are available in other applications as well as CAD programs.

On the other hand, although the steps S21 to S24 are all necessary items for accurate determination, it is necessary to omit all or part of them and perform a simple ordering procedure according to the selection of the consumer. If the consumer has already determined the shape, size, and color of the product to be purchased, it is possible to omit all of the second step S20 consisting of the steps S21 to S24.

In the third step (S30) of the present invention, the data entered by the consumer in the second step is confirmed and stored in the database.

When the consumer advances to a certain part in steps S21 to S24 and selects the desired furniture type and arrangement position, the inputted state is displayed on the screen for final confirmation. Of course, the cost must be calculated by differentiating the costs according to the level of service required by the consumer. The information stored in the database may be used for future consultation or other sales data.

In addition, the fourth step (S40) of the present invention displays the arrangement status of the furniture on the 3D screen based on the data input in the third step (S30) and obtains the order approval.

Input the furniture layout, wallpaper, etc., including the current indoor structure, and configure it as a 3D stereoscopic screen and output it as an image. This process is the responsibility of the furniture maker or design coordinator working with him, informing the consumer of the time to reconnect if a significant amount of time is required to output the results. A consumer who deals with the screen reconstructed based on the data inputted by him or her can choose the furniture he wants to purchase and place it in a desired position or consult an expert. Three-dimensional screens allow you to simulate a variety of layouts in advance, as if you were buying furniture, so you can choose the most suitable one without going to a furniture store.

In addition, the fifth step (S50) of the present invention, if the order is disapproved in the fourth step (S40) and informs the reason for the disapproval and provides a new proposal.

When a customer orders furniture using special materials, it may be difficult to meet the delivery date or price due to the length of the production period or temporary out of stock. In this case, the furniture store notifies the cause of disapproval. If the consumer wants to change the shape of the household, the consumer will be notified of the disapproval.

Such communication may be in the form of text or voice in real time on the Internet even without a telephone call. When the consumer delivers his or her opinion, the furniture store reorganizes it and provides it as a 3D screen. This process is repeated several times until the contracting party is satisfied.

In addition, the final sixth step (S60) of the present invention, if the order is finally approved through the fourth step (S40) or the fifth step (S50) charges for the payment.

The payment system should be implemented on the Internet, and digital signatures should be introduced to provide thorough security and firewall functions. Of course, you can make an online transfer or pay in person, depending on your needs. The timing of payment, lump sum payment, and installment can be adjusted by agreement between the parties.

According to the above configuration and operation, the present invention has an effect of providing a variety of databases on the Internet to select the furniture that best matches the preferences and interior structure of the consumer.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, such modifications or variations will have to belong to the claims of the present invention.

Claims (2)

In the method of providing various databases to the consumers who access the website through the Internet to determine and select in advance the furniture suitable for their taste or the interior structure in the image: First step (S10) to select a member or non-member and to authenticate the membership; A second step (S20) of providing a CAD tool for the consumer to input essential information including his / her indoor structure; A third step (S30) of checking the data input by the consumer in the second step and storing it in a database; A fourth step (S40) of displaying the arrangement status of furniture on a 3D screen and obtaining an order approval based on the data input in the third step (S30); A fifth step (S50) of notifying the reason for the disapproval and providing a new proposal when the order is disapproved in the fourth step (S40); And When the order is finally approved through the fourth step (S40) or the fifth step (S50), the furniture order processing method using the Internet comprising a sixth step (S60) for claiming the payment. The method of claim 1, The second step (S20) is the step of inputting the dimensions and location of the main part of the room (S21), the step of inputting the dimensions and location of the existing furniture (S22), and to input the surrounding environment, such as wallpaper or flooring And a step (S24) of providing a sample of furniture pre-stored in a database (S23).