KR200350451Y1 - Portable apparatus for purchasing product using product purchase system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable device for product purchase used in a product purchase system. Disclosed is a portable device provided when a customer enters a shopping mall; A purchase history control server provided at one side of the shopping store; A product information download server for downloading the product information sold in the store to the portable device; A real time purchase information broadcasting server for guiding new shopping information in real time; An aerial data network that directly or indirectly interconnects the portable devices and servers; A POS terminal provided at the counter of the shopping shop and a cradle connected by wire to the POS terminal; A cradle set for simultaneously downloading product information to a plurality of portable devices. The mobile device for product purchase used in a product purchase system, wherein the mobile device for product purchase displays product information and messages for purchase of a product. A display unit to be selected, a barcode reader to read the barcode information of the selected product by selecting a product to be purchased by the customer, and a micom to wirelessly search the trade name stored in the memory using the read barcode information as a key value; A wireless receiver which receives broadcast information of a real-time purchase information broadcasting server that is broadcast to inform customers in the store of the changed shopping information, and delivers it to a customer, a keypad for selecting and canceling a product, and a number of purchased products; Memory for storing the program and data according to the control operation of the microcomputer and It is configured to include a peripheral circuit.

Description

Portable apparatus for purchasing product using product purchase system

The present invention relates to a mobile device for merchandise purchase used in a merchandise purchase system, and more specifically, a customer who wants to purchase merchandise can directly view and purchase merchandise at an offline shopping store, The present invention relates to a mobile device for product purchase, which is used in a product purchase system capable of preventing inconvenience such as transportation and storage.

Today, consumers use a variety of commercial means, such as telephone orders, cable television broadcasts, internet shopping or off-line shopping, to purchase the products they need.

However, in the case of the purchase of goods made in the cyber space, which is widely used recently, many customers are still purchasing goods at offline shopping stores because the products to be purchased are inadequate for the concentrated aquatic products where the freshness of the products is most important. to be.

In general, the purchase of goods in an offline shopping store selects a product that the customer wants to buy from among the products displayed by visiting the shopping store, and carries the product directly to the counter to cash or gift certificate, credit card or other payment method. This is done by paying the commodity price.

At this time, the counter reads the product information by using a POS terminal having a reader for information about the goods purchased by the customer and charges the product price based on the read information.

The existing purchasing system in an offline shopping store, as well as a space for exhibiting a variety of products that customers will purchase to the company that operates the offline shopping store is required to transport the goods to be purchased in the store Carter must be deployed, and a large number of people are required to manage it.

On the other hand, from the customer's point of view, other customers must rush between the carts that are driving and find the items they want to buy, leading the heavy carters to the large stores.

In addition, in the offline store according to the characteristics of the product to a certain time to sell at a low price to guide it, which is sometimes seen as noise pollution to customers.

In addition, even when a customer completes a product purchase, there is no information on how often any customer visits the store and how many kinds of products are purchased. Thus, a company that operates a shopping store can effectively market. It is also a problem with existing offline stores.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, the product used in the product purchase system to improve the problems in the existing offline shopping stores to enable customers to make a convenient, comfortable and safe shopping purchase The purpose is to provide a portable device for purchase.

In addition, the other purpose of the present invention is to obtain a product purchase history for the customer can effectively proceed to the appropriate marketing for each customer, ultimately for the product purchase system used in the product purchasing system that can maximize the profits of the shopping store operating company In providing a portable device.

1 is a configuration of a purchase system for purchasing goods using a mobile device in an offline store according to the present invention,

2 is a configuration diagram of a portable device in a mobile device for product purchase used in a product purchase system according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a product purchase method in a shopping store using the portable device in the mobile device for product purchase used in the product purchase system according to the present invention;

4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation procedure of a mobile device for product purchase according to the present invention;

5 is a procedure for modifying the product list stored in the memory of the portable device to be distributed to the customer when the new product is stored in the store according to the present invention,

Figure 6 is a procedure for informing the customer visiting the product information generated in real time according to the present invention,

[Description of Drawing Reference]

100: portable device 110: micom

120: LCD display 130: barcode reader

140: Product 150: Wireless Receiver

160: anti-theft sensor 170: keypad

180: memory and peripheral circuit 200: purchase history control server

300: product information download server 400: real-time purchase information broadcasting server

500: public data network

The portable device for purchasing goods used in the product purchasing system according to the present invention for achieving the above object is a mobile device which reads selected product information by selecting a product to be purchased at a merchandise display stand when a customer enters a shopping store. An apparatus; A purchase history control server provided at one side of the shopping store and recording a date on which a purchase occurred, a list of purchased products, a product purchase amount, etc. in a customer purchase history database by using ID information of a product purchase customer as a key value; A product information download server for downloading the product information sold in the store to the portable device; A real time purchase information broadcasting server for guiding new shopping information in real time; An aerial data network which directly or indirectly interconnects the portable device, a purchase history control server, a product information download server, and a real-time purchase information broadcasting server; A POS terminal provided at the counter of the shopping shop and a cradle connected by wire to the POS terminal; A cradle set for simultaneously downloading product information to a plurality of portable devices. In the mobile device for product purchase, the mobile device for product purchase includes product information and messages for the purchase of goods. A display unit to be displayed, a barcode reader for selecting a product to be purchased by a customer to read barcode information of the selected product, a micom for wirelessly searching the brand name stored in a memory using the read barcode information as a key value, and The wireless receiving unit that receives the broadcasting information of the real-time purchase information broadcasting server that is broadcast to inform the customers in the store to the shopping information that is changed to the customer, and the keypad for inputting the selection and cancellation of the product, the number of products purchased and Memory for storing the program and data according to the control operation of the microcomputer and Characterized in that it comprises a peripheral circuit.

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Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings for a portable device for purchasing goods used in the product purchasing system according to the present invention will be described in detail.

1 is a configuration of a purchase system for purchasing goods using a portable device in an offline store according to the present invention.

The product purchase system using the product purchase portable device according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, the personal handheld device 100 is provided when the customer enters the shopping store, and the customer is provided on one side of the shopping store Purchasing history control server 200, product information download server 300 for downloading the product information sold in the store to the mobile device 100, and real-time purchase information broadcasting server to guide new shopping information in real time 400, a cradle (not shown) connected to a POS terminal and a POS terminal by wire at a counter of a shopping mall and a cradle set (not shown) for simultaneously downloading product information to a plurality of portable devices.

In addition, the portable device 100, the purchase history control server 200, the product information download server 300, the real-time purchase information broadcasting server 400 is directly or indirectly through the public data network 500, that is, the PSCN network Are interconnected.

A customer who wants to purchase a product using the product purchase system configured as described above, first receives the portable device 100 when entering a shopping mall, and then purchases the product on the merchandise display stand using the portable device 100. Select a product to read and read the selected product information. In this case, the customer may receive new shopping information transmitted in real time by using the portable apparatus 100 to purchase an effective product.

Then, when the purchase is completed, the customer seats the mobile device 100 on the cradle connected by wire to the POS terminal, the purchase information stored in the mobile device 100 is issued to the customer ID card or customer credit card information Or it is transmitted to the purchase history control server 200 from the POS terminal with the customer information that can be known through other media.

In this case, the purchase history control server 200 records the date of the purchase, the list of purchased products, the amount of the product purchased, and the like in the customer purchase history database (not shown) using the ID information of the customer as the key value.

At this time, the offline store manager may select the excellent customers by using the above information, it is possible to analyze the purchase pattern of the customer can be effective marketing.

In addition, the goods purchased by the customer should be delivered to the desired place by the delivery system of the store, but the customer who proceeded the purchase process by the existing method should complete the payment for the product purchase and then the customer himself It may be transported, or may be made to purchase the existing way in parallel with the present invention.

Meanwhile, the portable device 100 used in the product purchase system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

2 is a block diagram of a mobile device for product purchase used in the product purchase system according to the present invention.

The portable device 100 for purchasing a product according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the microcomputer 110, the LCD display unit 120, the barcode reader 130, the wireless receiving unit 150, and the anti-theft sensor 160. ) And a keypad 170, and a memory and a peripheral circuit 180.

Here, the LCD display unit 120 displays product information and messages for purchasing a product.

In addition, when the barcode reader 130 reads the product 140 to be purchased by the customer, and accesses the barcode reader 130 to the information of the selected product 140, that is, the barcode information, the micom 110 The barcode information is read out wirelessly, and the brand name is searched in the memory 180 using the key value.

In addition, the wireless receiver 150 receives the broadcast information of the real-time purchase information broadcasting server 400 that is broadcast to inform the customers in the store of the shopping information that is changed in real time, and delivers it to the customer.

In addition, the keypad 170 and a jog shuttle (not shown) are used to select and cancel a product and input the number of goods to be purchased.

In addition, the memory and the peripheral circuit 180 stores a program and data according to the control operation of the microcomputer 110.

On the other hand, with reference to Figures 3 to 6 with respect to the product purchase method using a portable device used in the product purchase system according to the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a product purchase method in a shopping store in the mobile device for product purchase used in the product purchase system according to the present invention.

Product purchase method using a portable device used in the product purchase system according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 3, first in the first step (S40) the shopping store operator to each customer when the customer enters the shopping mall The portable device 100 is provided.

Next, the customer selects a product to purchase using the portable device 100 in the second step (S42), reads the barcode of the product, and uses the read barcode information as a key value to store the memory of the portable device 100. The trade name is displayed on the LCD display 120, and the keypad 170 determines the number of items to be purchased and inputs the same.

Subsequently, in the third step (S44), the list of goods selected by the POS terminal, the payer, and the payment method are transmitted to the purchase history control server 200 through the public data network 500, and then proceeds to the payment step.

Then, in the fourth step (S46) records the purchase product information and payment amount for the payer in the purchase history control server 200. In other words, the recorder searches for a record by key value, creates a new record for a new customer, and adds a purchase item and a payment amount for an existing customer.

Subsequently, in the fifth step S48, when the customer leaves the shopping mall, the customer returns the portable device 100 and receives the goods purchased by the store operator's delivery system directly or at the customer's home. At this time, the product purchase information stored in the mobile device 100, the payment made through the POS terminal is deleted at the same time as the return of the terminal.

On the other hand, Figure 4 shows a flow chart of the operation procedure of the portable device for product purchase according to the present invention, that is, a program executed by the microcomputer of the portable device, which is stored in the microcomputer or the memory.

As shown in FIG. 4, when a function key for product selection is input in the first step S60, the microcomputer 110 detects this and reads barcode information of the selected product in the second step S62. That is, the customer reads the barcode information of the product to be purchased using the barcode reader 130 of the portable device 100.

Next, when the products to be purchased by the customer are selected using the first and second steps, in step S64, the products corresponding to the read barcode information are stored in the product list data.

Subsequently, in the fourth step S66, the purchase process is repeated or the next step for making a payment depends on whether the purchase is completed.

Then, in order to proceed with the payment, in the fifth step (S68) the mobile device 100 is placed in the cradle connected to the POS terminal.

Subsequently, in the sixth step S70, the product list information stored in the portable device 100 is transmitted to the purchase history control server 200.

Then, in the seventh step (S72) payment is made by cash or credit card, other payment means, and in the eighth step (S74) is issued a confirmation for receipt of goods to complete all the product purchase and payment procedures.

On the other hand, if the customer wants to cancel the purchase of the product, in step 9 (S76) select the product purchase and purchase menu.

Then, if there is no product selected in the tenth step (S78), go to the first step (S60), if the existing product selection is made, select the product to cancel the purchase in the eleventh step (S80), The purchase of the product selected in step 12 (82) is canceled, and only the product list reflecting the cancellation of purchase is stored in the memory of the portable apparatus 100.

Meanwhile, FIG. 5 illustrates a procedure for modifying a product list stored in a memory of a portable device to be distributed to a customer when a new product is stored in a shopping store. In the first step S84 shown in the drawing, FIG. When a new product is received, the product list is updated in the second step (S86) by the product information download server 300 that controls the product list database.

Then, if the necessity to update the product list stored in the memory of the portable device by the server occurs, the new product list is downloaded to the portable device 100 placed in a plurality of cradle separately configured in the third step (S88).

In addition, FIG. 6 illustrates a procedure for informing a customer visiting shopping information of a shopping information generated in real time. When new shopping information is generated in a first step S90 shown in the drawing, real-time purchase information The broadcast server 400 performs wide area broadcasting by text or sound in the second step S92.

Next, in the third step S94, the portable device 100 possessed by the customer receives it and informs the customer through the LCD display unit or the speaker of the portable device.

As described above, the present invention has been described through the most practical and preferred embodiments, it should be noted that it is not intended to limit the scope or technical spirit of the present invention, but only to help the overall understanding of the present invention.

As described above, according to the mobile device for product purchase used in the product purchase system according to the present invention, not only does the customer need to transport the goods that he wants to purchase at the shopping mall, but also any customer's preferred item list. Because it can be managed separately, it is possible to accurately determine the customer's needs, effective marketing is possible, it is possible to maximize the sales of the shopping mall operators.

Claims (2)

A mobile device which is provided when a customer enters a shopping store and selects a product to be purchased from the product display rack and reads the selected product information; A purchase history control server provided at one side of the shopping store and recording a date on which a purchase occurred, a list of purchased products, a product purchase amount, etc. in a customer purchase history database by using ID information of a product purchase customer as a key value; A product information download server for downloading the product information sold in the store to the portable device; A real time purchase information broadcasting server for guiding new shopping information in real time; An aerial data network which directly or indirectly interconnects the portable device, a purchase history control server, a product information download server, and a real-time purchase information broadcasting server; A POS terminal provided at the counter of the shopping shop and a cradle connected by wire to the POS terminal; A cradle set for simultaneously downloading product information to a plurality of portable devices, the portable device for product purchase used in a product purchase system comprising: The mobile device for purchasing goods, A display unit displaying product information and messages for purchasing a product, A barcode reader that reads barcode information of a selected product by selecting a product that a customer wants to purchase, A microcomputer for wirelessly searching the brand name stored in a memory using the read barcode information as a key value; A wireless receiver which receives broadcast information of a real-time purchase information broadcasting server that is broadcast in order to inform customers in the store of the shopping information that is changed in real time, and delivers it to customers; A keypad for selecting and canceling products and entering the number of products to be purchased; And a memory and a peripheral circuit for storing programs and data according to the control operation of the microcomputer. delete