KR20130064342A - System and method for manging of information display unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A system for integrally operating an information display terminal and a method thereof are provided to prevent formation of different prices per chain store for the same product. CONSTITUTION: A plurality of information display terminal system units(10A,10B,10C) is installed in each chain store. A main information display terminal server(20) integrally controls the plurality of information display terminal system units. A plurality of information display terminals(14) updates, stores, and displays price information which is transmitted from the outside. An information display terminal server(11) generates a message including the updated price information and position information of the plurality of information display terminals.

Description

Integrated display system and method for information display terminal {SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANGING OF INFORMATION DISPLAY UNIT}

The present invention relates to a system and method for operating an information display terminal such as an electronic price display (ESL) or an electronic menu board (EMB), in particular, the display information of the information display terminal provided in each chain store at the head office having a plurality of chain stores More specifically, the present invention relates to an integrated information display terminal integrated operating system and method capable of controlling or monitoring price information collectively or individually.

Recently, with the development of ubiquitous computing technology, research on a new concept future store that will revolutionize the shopping culture is being conducted. For example, a future store may include technologies such as a product information search using a mobile terminal, a real-time batch price update through a wireless electronic price indicator attached to a display rack where products are displayed, and a service for detecting and replenishing stock shortages. have.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2010-128906 discloses an ESL terminal which updates and stores information including a price transmitted from the outside in a designated memory area, and displays price update information and location related information of the ESL terminal. A server for generating and transmitting a message including a message, and the selected ESL after receiving a message transmitted from the server side through a wireless communication network, selecting a specific ESL terminal using an RFID communication method according to the location related information included in the message. Disclosed is an electronic price display system including an ESL pager for relaying price update information to a terminal, and configured to update price information and the like of an ESL terminal installed in a display stand of a store in real time.

However, the general electronic price display system as described above updates the price information of a plurality of ESL terminals provided in a single store in real time, and in the case of distribution stores operated in the form of a plurality of chain stores, the price information of each store is headquartered. Because it is not possible to directly control and monitor in the market, it is not possible to prevent different prices from being set for each store for the same product. Therefore, the development of a system that can control the price information of each store at the headquarters collectively and monitor in real time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned point, and at the head office having a plurality of chain stores, display information, that is, price information, of the information display terminal (for example, ESL or EMB) provided in each chain store is collectively or The purpose of the present invention is to provide an integrated operating system and method for an information display terminal that can prevent different prices for each chain store by controlling and updating them individually.

The integrated information display terminal operating system according to the present invention for achieving the above object, is installed in each chain store, a plurality of information for updating and storing information including the price transmitted from the outside in a designated memory area and display the stored price information A display terminal, an information display terminal server generating a message including price update information and location-related information of the plurality of information display terminals, and price update information and location-related information of the information display terminal generated by the information display terminal server. A plurality of information display terminal system units including information transmitting means for transmitting the price update information by selecting the information display terminal according to the position related information of the message; And a main information display terminal server for controlling a plurality of information display terminal servers by connecting to the information display terminal server of each information display terminal system unit over the Internet; and including a plurality of chain stores in each chain store. Characterized in that the price information of the information display terminal can be controlled collectively or individually.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the information display terminal may be an electronic price display (ESL) provided on the shelves of retail stores or an electronic menu board (EMB) provided in the restaurant.

In addition, the information display terminal system unit can be operated in the price display mode during the opening and the security mode after the closing, each information display terminal server in the security mode periodically the security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server The main information display terminal server may include an SNS module for transmitting a message indicating that an event has occurred in a chain store when the security mode normal operation signal is not received.

The information display terminal may include: a memory which is divided into a plurality of storage areas and stores display information including price information in a designated storage area; A display unit displaying price information; Sensing unit having a motion detection sensor for detecting the movement of the product in the store in the security mode and a temperature and humidity sensor for detecting the temperature and humidity in the store; An antenna for receiving price update information from the information transmitting means or transmitting security information; A Zigbee connection unit for Zigbee communication with the information transmitting means; An RF transmission / reception unit forming an RF transmission / reception channel; And storing the price update information received through the RF receiver in a storage area designated in a memory and displaying the price on the display unit, based on a motion detection signal or a temperature / humidity detection signal input from the sensing unit in a secure mode. And a control unit for determining a fire occurrence and controlling the transmission to the information display terminal server.

The information transmission means may further include: a USB dongle connected to a USB port of the information display terminal server; And a router for relaying price update information transmitted from the USB dongle to the information display terminal or security information transmitted from the information display terminal to the USB dongle when a communication obstacle exists in the store.

Further, the information display terminal server of each chain store transmits the event occurrence security information received from the information display terminal to the main information display terminal server, and the main information display terminal server sends a message indicating that an event has occurred to the SNS module. Can be sent to the administrator terminal.

The main information display terminal server may include a database for storing and managing price update information required by the information display terminal server installed at each chain store, and the information display terminal server of each chain store may update product prices. If desired, by accessing the main information display terminal server, the head office may be configured to monitor the product price of each chain store.

On the other hand, the integrated operation method of the information display terminal to achieve the object of the present invention, a) the main office of the head office having a plurality of chain stores in order to update the product prices of each chain stores collectively or individually through the main network Accessing an information display terminal server, if the main information display terminal server determines whether there is a new chain store, registering a new store and establishing a terminal S / N network; b) When the head office manager selects a chain store to update the product price, the information display terminal server of the information display terminal system unit of the chain store may send a message including price update information and location related information of the information display terminal to which the price is to be updated. Generating and transmitting the message to a corresponding information display terminal through a USB dongle in a Zigbee communication method; c) displaying and storing the stored price information after updating and storing the price information transmitted by the corresponding information display terminal receiving the price update information; d) if the security mode is set by the manager of each chain store after closing, the information display terminal server of each chain store transmitting an information display stop message of the information display terminal and activating a sensing unit of the information display terminal; e) The information display terminal determines whether an intrusion or fire occurs based on the product movement detection signal of the sensing unit or the temperature / humidity detection signal in the store, and transmits such security information to the information display terminal server when it is determined that the intrusion or fire occurs. Making; And f) the information display terminal server of each chain store receiving the security information transmits the security information to the main information display terminal server, and the main information display terminal server generates a message including information about unauthorized intrusion or fire occurrence. And transmitting to the manager terminal.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the security mode of step d) is set, the information display terminal server of each chain point periodically transmits a security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server, and the main information display terminal. The server may determine that an event has occurred in the corresponding chain store when the security mode normal operation signal is not received, and may further include generating a message for the event generation and transmitting the message to the manager terminal.

In addition, the present invention, if you want to change the price of the product in any chain store, access the main information display terminal server via the Internet request for permission to change the price information, and after approval change the price information of the information display terminal of the corresponding product It is configured to access and report the information display terminal server, thereby preventing the price change of the product at each chain store arbitrarily.

According to the present invention, since the head office can control and monitor the price information of the information display terminal (ESL or EMB), which is provided at each chain store (distribution store or restaurant), collectively or individually, the same product at each chain store. Since the same price is formed for the customer, the customer can purchase the same product at the same price at any chain store. In other words, it is possible to prevent the price difference between the chain stores for the same product, thereby improving the reliability of the chain stores.

In addition, in general chain store management system, it is not efficient to inform the retail store or restaurant of the changed price when the price of the product changes, or to inform the head office of the price change in the retail store. Due to the time difference of the fluctuation, there was a problem of purchasing the same product at different prices in different regions, but according to the present invention, since the prices of all distribution stores or restaurants are collectively changed at the head office, more efficient work processing is possible and such real-time And instant price changes can be immediately applied to customers, which can improve the reliability of chain stores.

In addition, the integrated information display terminal operating system according to the present invention, the information display terminal server installed in each retail store or restaurant regularly transmits the security mode normal operation signal in the security mode and the main information display terminal server receives the security mode is Because it is configured to monitor normal operation, if an event such as an unauthorized intrusion or fire occurs and the power of the store or restaurant is cut off, the main information display terminal server no longer receives the security mode normal operation signal. Therefore, it immediately recognizes that an event has occurred and informs the administrator's mobile phone so that it can promptly respond to unauthorized intrusion or fire.

That is, a general security system may be seriously damaged by delaying its response because the operation is stopped when power is cut off due to unauthorized intrusion or fire, etc., but the head office or the store manager does not know the event occurrence situation, but according to the present invention, Or even if the restaurant is powered off, you can see the event situation in the store or restaurant, so you can respond quickly to reduce the damage caused by the event (intrusion or fire).

In addition, the general chain store management system sets the price at the headquarters and sends it to each store. If you change it randomly at each store, you can't check it immediately. There was a problem that led to distrust. However, according to the present invention, the price set by the head office cannot be arbitrarily changed in each store, and must be approved by the head office, so that the price of the store can be controlled and the distrust of the consumer can be solved. .

 In addition, according to the present invention, since the information display terminal server of each chain store does not have a database but the integrated information database is provided in the main information display terminal server, when there is a price change for a product, the main information display terminal server Since only the data of the database provided in the need to change, there is an effect that can be performed efficiently. That is, since the price information of the information display terminal was previously updated for each chain store, the information of the database provided in each server was updated. However, according to the present invention, only the database of the main information display terminal server is updated. Therefore, price information updating can be performed very efficiently.

In addition, according to the present invention, in conjunction with the POS system of each store, it is easy to grasp the inventory and sales quantity of the product, and when the product is insufficient, it is possible to promptly request the product from each store to the head office, for example, It is also effective in resolving customer complaints caused by sold out early.

1 is a schematic system configuration diagram of an integrated information display terminal operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information display terminal system unit installed at each chain store;
3 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information display terminal server of the information display terminal system unit shown in FIG. 2;
4 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information display terminal of the information display terminal system unit shown in FIG. 2;
5 is a schematic block diagram of a main information display terminal server of the integrated information display terminal operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a flowchart illustrating a price display mode of an integrated information display terminal operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a flow chart for the security mode of the information display terminal integrated operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and
8 is a flowchart of a case in which each chain point wants to update product price information in the integrated information display terminal operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention may be variously modified and may have various forms, and exemplary embodiments will be described in detail. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific disclosed form, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In addition, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, unless otherwise defined, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art, and shall not be construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined herein. Do not.

1 is a schematic system configuration diagram of an integrated information display terminal operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information display terminal system unit installed at each chain store.

As shown, the integrated information display terminal operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of information display terminal system units (10A, 10B, 10C) and the plurality of information display terminal system unit (10A) installed in each chain store. It includes a main information display terminal server 20 for controlling the integrated, 10B, 10C, and operates in a price display mode and a security mode. Here, the price display mode is a mode for updating the price information displayed on the information display terminal as needed, and the security mode is a mode for promptly notifying the administrator when an unauthorized intrusion or fire occurs after closing.

The plurality of information display terminal system units 10A, 10B, and 10C are shown in Figure 2, the information display terminal server 11, USB dongle 12, router 13 and a plurality of information display terminal 14 It is provided. The configuration of the information display terminal system unit provided at each chain store is the same.

The information display terminal server 11 generates a command for updating the price information of a plurality or arbitrary information display terminal 14 under the input of an administrator or the control of the main information display terminal server 20 which will be described later. Then, the security information based on the movement, temperature, and humidity in the store transmitted from the information display terminal 14 is transmitted to the main information display terminal server 20.

As shown in FIG. 3, the information display terminal server 11 includes a control unit 11a, transmission / reception units 11b and 11c for communication with the main information display terminal server 20, and the USB dongle 12. The connection part 11c, the power supply part 11d, etc. which are connected are provided, and the manager of each chain store is connected to the main information display terminal server 20 through the Internet network, and will be described later in detail, but will request a price change permission of the product. The head office may also be connected to the main information display terminal server 20 through the Internet network to update price information of each chain store.

In addition, the information display terminal server 11 is not shown in detail, but provided with a security setting unit and a security release unit, the administrator, for example, when closing the security setting unit by clicking on the security setting, when opening the Click the security release section to release the security mode. As a result, if there is a product theft accident or a fire in the store without a manager after closing, the manager can recognize the situation in real time and respond quickly.

The USB dongle 12 uses a ZigBee communication method according to a location information of a message including price update information and location related information of the information display terminal 14 generated by the information display terminal server 11. After selecting by using the function to send the price update information to the selected information display terminal.

The USB dongle 12 is connected to the USB port of the information display terminal server 11, and although not shown in detail, may be provided with a server connection, a power supply, a control unit, an RF transmission / reception unit, a Zigbee connection unit and an antenna. have.

The product price update information generated by the information display terminal server 11 is transmitted to the information display terminal 14 through the RF transmitter, the Zigbee connection unit and the antenna of the USB dongle 12 under the control of the controller 11a. At this time, the digital signal input from the RF transmitter is converted into a predetermined radio frequency signal and transmitted. Meanwhile, the radio frequency signal corresponding to the security information transmitted from the information display terminal 14 to be described later is converted into a digital signal by the RF receiver and transmitted to the information display terminal server 11.

The router 13 is, for example, when there is a communication obstacle in the store, i.e., the store is bent like an a-shaped or c-shaped, or a wall between the information display terminal server 11 and the information display terminal 14. Etc., there may be a case in which communication from the USB dongle 12 to the information display terminal 14 is difficult to occur. In this case, the USB dongle 12 to the information display terminal 14 may occur. It is for relaying the price update information transmitted. The router 13 may be installed in the middle of a store, a bent portion, or the wall.

The information display terminal 14 is an electronic price indicator (ESL) in the case of a distribution store, and this ESL is installed on a display stand where a product is displayed. In the example and the following description, the case of a distribution store is taken as an example, but the present invention can be applied to an electronic menu board (EMB) provided at a restaurant such as a restaurant having a plurality of chain stores as well as a distribution store.

The information display terminal 14 updates and stores the information including the price transmitted from the outside in the price display mode in the designated memory area and displays the stored price information, and detects movement or temperature and humidity in the store in the security mode after closing. Security information including an unauthorized intrusion or fire occurrence signal is transmitted to the information display terminal server 11.

As shown in FIG. 4, the information display terminal 14 is divided into a plurality of storage areas, a memory 141 in which display information including price information is stored in a designated storage area, and a display unit 142 displaying price information. A sensing unit 143 having a motion detection sensor for detecting the movement of the products displayed on the display rack and a temperature and humidity sensor for detecting the temperature and humidity of the display rack, and receiving price update information from the USB dongle 12; An antenna 144 for transmitting security information, a Zigbee connection unit 145 for Zigbee communication with the USB dongle 12, an RF transmitting / receiving unit 146, 147 forming an RF transmitting / receiving channel, and the RF receiving unit 147 The price update information received through the storage is stored in the storage area designated in the memory 141 and displayed on the display unit 142, the motion detection signal or the temperature / humidity detection input from the sensing unit 143 in the security mode The controller 148 may be configured to determine an unauthorized intrusion or fire based on a signal, and to transmit and control the information display terminal server 11, and a power supply unit 149 for generating and supplying driving power of the various circuits.

In addition, although the information display terminal 14 is not shown in detail, a product instruction direction light may be provided on the top and bottom of the front surface of the center, and an event light may be provided on one side of the front side to display an event called a sale product. On the other side of the front, a product information button, a stock shortage notification button, and a manager call button for displaying product information (production place, etc.) may be provided. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 151 denotes a switch unit for controlling the product indicator light, an event indicator, a product information button, a stock shortage notification button, and the like, and reference numeral 152 denotes a caller for controlling the call button.

The control unit 148 counts the detection signal input from the motion detection sensor, counts the number of motion detections for each time zone, and stores the number of motion detection in the memory 141, and also displays the temperature and humidity of the display stand input from the temperature and humidity sensor. Collected at a predetermined time interval and stored in the memory 141 with the time information.

The main information display terminal server 20 integrally controls the information display terminal server 11 of the information display terminal system units 10A, 10B, 10C, ... 10n installed at each chain store, thereby controlling each chain store. Update the price information of the information display terminal in batches or individually.

That is, in the integrated information display terminal operating system according to the present invention, the head office manager is connected to the main information display terminal server 20 through an internet network to control the information display terminal server of a chain store that requires a price update. Any chain store manager who wants to update the price information and update the product price also accesses the main information display terminal server 20 through the Internet network and receives permission to update the price information of the information display terminal. Therefore, it is not possible to update the price information of the product arbitrarily in the chain store, and the manager of each chain store needs to access the main information display terminal server 20 and obtain a permission when updating the price. It is possible to prevent different prices from being formed.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main information display terminal server 20 includes a control unit 21, a transmission / reception unit 22, an integrated management database 23, an SNS module 24, a power supply unit 25, and the like. do.

The control unit 21 controls the transmission / reception unit 22, the integrated management database 23, the SNS module 24, and the power supply unit 25, and the transmission / reception unit 22 is an internet connection between the head office and each chain store. For the connection, the integrated management database 23 integrates and manages the price information update information of each chain store, and the SNS module 24 from the information display terminal server 11 of each chain store in the secure mode. When receiving the transmitted security information, it is to inform the administrator terminal of such event occurrence situation in a message.

On the other hand, the information display terminal integrated operating system according to the present invention is configured to periodically receive the security mode normal operation signal from the information display terminal server 11 of each chain point when the main information display terminal server 20 when setting the security mode. If the security mode normal operation signal is not received at a predetermined cycle, the main information display terminal server 20 determines that an unauthorized intrusion or fire has occurred in the corresponding chain store and transmits such an event occurrence situation to the manager terminal. Help them cope by doing

Specifically, in each chain store, the sensing unit of the information display terminal detects product movement or temperature / humidity in the security mode, and transmits the event to the information display terminal server when the event occurs, so that the information display terminal server maintains the event occurrence state. The information display terminal server 20 is sent to inform the administrator. However, when the power of the chain store is cut off due to the unauthorized intrusion or fire, the event occurrence situation as described above cannot be notified in a timely manner.

In the present invention, when the security mode is set in order to be able to know that the event occurred in the chain store even when the case where the normal transmission of the security information is not made in view of the above points, By configuring the information display terminal server 11 to periodically transmit a security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server 20, even if the power is cut off due to the above-described unauthorized intrusion and fire, such event occurrence status is displayed. The display terminal server 20 recognizes and transmits an event situation occurrence message to the manager terminal.

That is, the main information display terminal server 20 transmits an event-occurring text message to the administrator terminal by determining that an unauthorized intrusion or a fire has occurred in a corresponding chain store when a predetermined security mode normal operation signal is not received in the security mode. .

In addition, the information display terminal integrated operating system according to the present invention is not provided with a separate database in the information display terminal server of the information display terminal system unit installed in each chain store, it is integrated only in the main information display terminal server 20 The management database 23 is provided.

Therefore, in the case of updating the price information of each chain store, there is no need to update the database for each chain store, and only the database 23 of the main information display terminal server 20 needs to be updated. Can be.

Hereinafter, an integrated operation method of the information display terminal according to the present invention configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a case in which the head office updates the price information of each chain store in a batch or individually. Referring to this, the information display terminal integrated operation method according to the present invention comprises the following process.

When the head office manager connects to the main information display terminal server through the Internet network in order to update the price information of each chain store (S110), the main information display terminal server checks whether there is a new store (S120), and if there is a new store, It registers (S121) and builds a terminal S / N network (S122).

In step S120, if there is no new store, the main information display terminal server determines whether the price information is changed (S130), and if the price information is not changed, stops the program and waits in the initial state. The transmission store and the transmission terminal are selected according to the information (S140 and S150).

Under the control of the main information display terminal server as described above, the information display terminal server of the store wakes up the information display terminal (S160), and inputs and transmits price information (S170).

The corresponding information display terminal stores and updates the updated information in the memory according to the information transmitted from the information display terminal server and displays the updated price information (S180).

The integrated information display terminal operating system according to the present invention operating in the price display mode as described above is operated in the security mode by the chain store manager clicks the security setting unit of the information display terminal server when the store is closed, Figure 7 is the present invention Is a flow chart of the security mode of the integrated information display terminal operating method.

As shown, when the security mode is set by the chain store manager (S210), the information display terminal server of each chain store transmits the information display stop message of all the information display terminals in the network and periodically transmits the security mode normal operation signal. The main information display terminal server transmits (S220).

In step S220, the main information display terminal server receives the security mode normal operation signal transmitted from the information display terminal server of the chain point to determine the occurrence of the event of the chain point (S230).

That is, for example, when a power supply is cut off due to an unauthorized intrusion or fire in an arbitrary chain store, information about an event occurrence cannot be transmitted from the information store terminal server of the chain store to the main information display terminal server. The event occurrence status of the chain store is unknown.

However, the present invention is configured to transmit a predetermined security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server periodically (for example, every few minutes) from the information display terminal server of the chain point when setting the security mode. If the terminal server does not receive the security mode normal operation signal, the terminal server determines that an event has occurred in the corresponding chain store and transmits a predetermined message to an administrator terminal (mobile phone, etc.). Recognizing the event occurrence situation of the chain stores can be notified to the administrator can reduce the loss due to unauthorized intrusion or fire (S253, S254, S255).

In addition to the operation of the information display terminal server of the chain store as described above, the information display terminal detects the temperature and humidity in the store in the security mode, and detects the movement of the product (S240), the product movement detection signal or display stand by such a sensing unit Based on the temperature / humidity detection signal, it is determined whether an unauthorized intrusion or fire occurs (S250).

In step S250, if it is determined that an event such as an unauthorized intrusion or fire occurs, the information display terminal transmits such security information to the information display terminal server (S251), and the information display terminal server that receives the security information is in real time. In step S252, the main information display terminal server transmits an event occurrence message from the main information display terminal server to the manager terminal (S253). Therefore, the manager can go to the chain store where the event occurred and take some action, thereby minimizing the loss due to the event occurrence.

On the other hand, if no event occurs until the opening time in step S250, the security mode is terminated by the administrator clicks the security release unit of the information display terminal server at the time of opening (S260), and receives the security mode cancellation message as described above One information display terminal stops the security mode and displays price information again (S270).

8 is a flowchart illustrating a price display mode in each store of the integrated information display terminal operating method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Prior to the detailed description, the integrated information display terminal operating method according to the present invention cannot arbitrarily update the product price information in each chain store, and in order to change the product price information, the main information display terminal server must be accessed to obtain the approval of the head office. Therefore, since the product headquarters can monitor the product price information of all chain stores, it is possible to prevent different prices for the same product in each chain store.

If an update event of the product price information occurs in the chain store where the terminal S / N network is established (S310 and S320), the manager of the chain store connects to the main information display terminal server and requests permission to change the price information (S330).

When the head office approves the price information change requested by the chain store, the manager of the chain store enters and transmits price information of a product to be updated using the information display terminal server (S340).

Then, as described above with reference to FIG. 6 by the information display terminal server of the chain store, the corresponding information display terminal is selected (S350), the terminal wakes up (S360), and the information display terminal is updated price. After the information is stored and updated in the memory, new price information is displayed (S370).

When the price information update of the specific terminal is completed as described above, the terminal accesses the main information display terminal server again and transmits the update completion (S380).

As described above, the information display terminal integrated operating system and method according to the present invention can update the product price information for a plurality of chain stores uniformly or individually at the head office, and each chain store can change the product price information arbitrarily. none. Therefore, it is possible to prevent different prices from being formed for at least the same product in all chain stores.

In addition, since a security means for detecting an unauthorized intrusion or a fire occurrence and informing the administrator terminal is devised in the integrated information display terminal operating system, there is no need to provide a separate security device. Even if the power of the chain is cut off, events such as unauthorized intrusion or fire can be recognized by the integrated information display terminal server, thereby reducing losses due to unauthorized intrusion or fire.

In the above, the present invention has been described by way of example. It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. Various modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the present invention may be practiced freely within the scope of the claims.

10A, 10B, 10C; information display terminal system unit provided at each chain store
11; information display terminal server 12; USB dongle
13; Router 14; Information Display Terminal (ESL or EMB)
20; main information display terminal server 40; administrator mobile phone

Claims (10)

A plurality of information display terminals installed in each chain store for updating and storing information including prices transmitted from the outside in a designated memory area and displaying the stored price information, and price update information and location related information of the plurality of information display terminals. Selecting the information display terminal according to the information display terminal server for generating a message comprising the information and the location-related information of the message including the price update information and the location-related information of the information display terminal generated by the information display terminal server to display the price update information A plurality of information display terminal system units including information transmitting means for transmitting; And
And a main information display terminal server for controlling the information display terminal server by connecting to the information display terminal server of each information display terminal system unit through the Internet.
Information management terminal integrated operating system, characterized in that the headquarters having a number of chain stores can control the price information of the information display terminal provided in each chain stores collectively or individually. The method of claim 1,
The information display terminal, the information display terminal integrated operating system, characterized in that the electronic price display (ESL) provided on the shelves of the retail stores or the electronic menu board (EMB) provided in the restaurant. The method of claim 1,
The information display terminal system unit can be operated in the price display mode during opening and security mode after closing,
In the security mode, each information display terminal server periodically transmits a security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server.
The main information display terminal server is integrated information display terminal operating system, characterized in that it comprises a SNS module for transmitting a message that the event occurred in the store to the administrator terminal when the security mode normal operation signal is not received. The terminal of claim 3, wherein the information display terminal comprises:
A memory divided into a plurality of storage areas and storing display information including price information in a designated storage area;
A display unit displaying price information;
Sensing unit having a motion detection sensor for detecting the movement of goods in the store in the security mode and a temperature and humidity sensor for detecting the temperature and humidity in the store;
An antenna for receiving price update information from the information transmitting means or transmitting security information;
A Zigbee connection unit for Zigbee communication with the information transmitting means;
An RF transmission / reception unit forming an RF transmission / reception channel; And
The price update information received through the RF receiver is stored in a storage area designated in a memory and displayed on a display unit, and an unauthorized intrusion or fire is based on a motion detection signal or a temperature / humidity detection signal input from the sensing unit in a security mode. And a control unit for controlling the transmission to the information display terminal server to determine occurrence of the information display terminal. The method of claim 3, wherein the information transmitting means,
A USB dongle connected to a USB port of the information display terminal server; And
And a router for relaying price update information transmitted from the USB dongle to the information display terminal or security information transmitted from the information display terminal to the USB dongle when a communication obstacle exists in a store. Display terminal integrated operating system. 5. The method of claim 4,
The information display terminal server of each chain store transmits the event occurrence security information received from the information display terminal to the main information display terminal server,
And the main information display terminal server transmits a message indicating that an event has occurred to the manager terminal using the SNS module. The method of claim 1,
The main information display terminal server includes a database for storing and managing price update information required by the information display terminal server installed in each chain store.
And the information display terminal server of each chain store accesses the main information display terminal server to update the product price, thereby monitoring the product price of each chain store in the head office. a) If the manager of the headquarters having multiple chain stores connects to the main information display terminal server via the Internet network to update the product prices of each chain store collectively or individually, whether the main information display terminal server is a new chain store. If it is determined, registering a new store and establishing a terminal S / N network;
b) When the head office manager selects a chain store to update the product price, the information display terminal server of the information display terminal system unit of the chain store may send a message including price update information and location related information of the information display terminal to which the price is to be updated. Generating and transmitting the message to a corresponding information display terminal through a USB dongle in a Zigbee communication method;
c) displaying and storing the stored price information after updating and storing the price information transmitted by the corresponding information display terminal receiving the price update information;
d) if the security mode is set by the manager of each chain store after closing, the information display terminal server of each chain store transmitting an information display stop message of the information display terminal and activating a sensing unit of the information display terminal;
e) The information display terminal determines whether an intrusion or fire occurs based on the product movement detection signal of the sensing unit or the temperature / humidity detection signal in the store, and transmits such security information to the information display terminal server when it is determined that the intrusion or fire occurs. Making; And
f) The information display terminal server of each chain store receiving the security information transmits the security information to the main information display terminal server, and the main information display terminal server generates a message containing information about unauthorized intrusion or fire occurrence. Transmitting to the terminal; Information display terminal integrated operating method comprising a. 9. The method of claim 8,
When the security mode of step d) is set, the information display terminal server of each chain store periodically transmits a security mode normal operation signal to the main information display terminal server, and the main information display terminal server transmits the security mode normal operation signal ratio. And determining that an event has occurred in the corresponding chain store upon reception, generating a message regarding the occurrence of the event and transmitting the message to the manager terminal. 10. The method of claim 9,
If you want to change the price of the product at any chain store, access the main information display terminal server through the Internet, request permission to change the price information, and after approval, change the price information of the information display terminal of the corresponding product and contact the main information display terminal server. Information display terminal integrated operating method, characterized in that for reporting by accessing.

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