KR20190021183A - Method and system for managing manless store - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a method for managing an unmanned store and a system thereof. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the system for managing an unmanned store comprises: a first scanner for acquiring product identification information of a corresponding product from a product tag attached to each product displayed on a sales counter and transmitting first scan information including sales counter identification information, product identification information, and product quantity information; a second scanner for acquiring product identification information from the product tag attached to the products placed on a check-out counter and transmitting second scan information including obtained product identification information and the product quantity information; and a management server comparing first scanned information with previously stored goods related information to check the goods which are separated from the corresponding sales counter wherein the management server generates payment initiation information in accordance with whether the goods identification information and the product quantity information of the goods separated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in a second scanned information.

Description

[0001] METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MANUEL STORE [0002]

Embodiments of the present invention relate to unattended shop payment technology.

Recently, due to rising labor costs, there is a demand for a solution for manpower reduction of self-employed people. As a special purpose distribution channel such as a small store or a large store is developed, the need for an unmanned settlement system is increasing.

Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0433365 (2006.12.11)

An embodiment of the present invention is to provide a new technique for management and settlement of unattended shops.

The unmanned shop management system according to an embodiment of the present invention obtains product identification information of a corresponding product from a product tag attached to each product displayed on a sales floor in an unauthorized shop, And a first scanner for transmitting first scan information including product quantity information; A second scanner for acquiring product identification information from a product tag attached to products placed in the cash register in the unauthorized shop, and transmitting second scan information including the obtained product identification information and product quantity information; And comparing the first scan information with pre-stored product related information to identify a product that is deviated from the corresponding merchandise store, and comparing the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product separated from the store, And generates a payment start approval information according to whether or not the information and the quantity information match.

Wherein the management server stores the payment start approval information in the unauthorized shop if the goods identification information and the product quantity information of the goods deviated from the sales counter coincide with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information The settlement terminal acquires the commodity identification information and the commodity quantity information related to the settlement when receiving the settlement commission approval information and transmits the commodity identification information and the commodity quantity information based on the commodity identification information and the commodity quantity information related to the settlement The total price of the goods placed in the cash register can be calculated, the payment information can be obtained from the customer, and payment can be made for the total price of the calculated goods.

The management server may receive the payment completion signal from the payment terminal and update the goods stock information in the unauthorized shop according to the payment completion signal.

Wherein the unmanned shop management system comprises: an information processing unit that is installed toward an inside of the unmanned shop at an entrance of an unmanned shop, acquires product identification information from a goods tag of a product recognized near the entrance, 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a third scanner for transmitting scan information to the management server, wherein the management server determines that the goods identification information of the goods, An alarm signal can be generated when the payment completion signal for the corresponding commodity is not received from the payment terminal.

Wherein the management server receives the first scan information from the first scanner after a point of time when the goods that are separated from the seller are confirmed and if the goods identification information of the goods that are separated from the seller is included in the first scan information, The customer's interest in the product can be counted and recorded.

The management server periodically compares the total list of the products that have deviated from the respective sales counters of the unauthorized shop and the entire list of the settlement products for a predetermined unit time, The alarm signal can be generated.

The management server classifies the commodities located within a predetermined distance out of the commodities separated from the commodity group into one commodity cluster, checks whether the commodities classified in the same commodity commodity are all settled within a predetermined time, Can be generated.

A method for performing an unattended shop management according to an embodiment disclosed herein is a method performed in a computing device having one or more processors and a memory for storing one or more programs executed by the one or more processors, Receiving first scan information including sales counter identification information, product identification information of a product displayed on the sales floor, and product quantity information; Comparing the first scan information with previously stored merchandise related information to check whether the merchandise is separated from the merchandise store; Confirming whether or not second scan information including product identification information and product quantity information of the products placed in the checkout queue is received from the second scanner when the product is separated from the sales counter; Confirming whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales department match the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information when the second scan information is received; And transmitting the payment initiation approval information to the payment terminal in the unauthorized shop when the goods identification information and the product quantity information of the goods that are separated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information, .

Receiving a payment completion signal from the payment terminal after transmitting the payment initiation approval information to the payment terminal; And updating the goods inventory information in the unauthorized shop based on the payment completion signal.

Receiving first scan information from the first scanner after a time when the second scan information is not received, and after the merchandise has been separated from the merchandise; Confirming whether or not the merchandise detached from the sales department is displayed again on the basis of the received first scan information; And counting and recording the degree of interest of the customer for the product when the product that is separated from the sales counter is displayed again on the counter.

Receiving third scan information including product identification information of a product recognized near the entrance from a third scanner installed at an entrance of the unattended store if the product that has been removed from the store is not displayed again on the counter, ; And generating an alarm signal when the product identification information of the product deviated from the sales counter coincides with the product identification information included in the third scan information.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an unmanned shop management system comprising: a customer terminal for acquiring a shop code provided in an unmanned shop and transmitting a request for store code information; The method comprising: transmitting, to the customer terminal, a web page in which the product list of the unauthorized shop is posted, when a request for the store code information is received from the customer terminal, A management server for receiving a completion signal; Acquiring product identification information of a corresponding commodity from a commodity tag attached to each commodity displayed on the sales floor in the unauthorized shop, and transmitting scan information including the commodity identification information, the commodity identification information, And a scanner for transmitting to the server,

The control unit compares the scan information with the stored product related information to check whether or not there is a product that is deviated from the corresponding selling unit. If there is a product that is separated from the corresponding selling unit, It is confirmed whether or not the item identification information and the item quantity information included in the payment completion signal match.

When the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information contained in the payment completion signal, It is possible to update the product stock information in the unauthorized shop based on the product quantity information.

The management server can generate an alarm signal when the payment completion signal is not received within a predetermined time after the merchandise departed from the sales counter is confirmed.

A method of managing an unattended store according to another disclosed embodiment is a method performed in a computing device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs executed by the one or more processors, Transmitting, to the customer terminal, a web page in which the goods list of the unauthorized shop is posted, when receiving a request for store code information; Receiving a payment completion signal including a product identification information and a product quantity information of a product selected by a customer from a payment server; Receiving scan information including sack identification information from the scanner, product identification information of the goods displayed on the sales floor, and product quantity information; Comparing the scan information with pre-stored product related information to check whether there is a product that is separated from the corresponding sales counter; And confirming whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, do.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the merchandise of each merchandise is scanned through the first scanner to check the merchandise separated from the merchandise store, the merchandise placed on the cash register is scanned through the second scanner, It is possible to pay for the goods to be sold in the shop even if there is no manager in the shop, and it is possible to prevent theft or loss of the goods.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an unattended shop management system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a flowchart for explaining an unattended shop management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an unattended shop payment system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart for explaining an unattended shop management method according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram illustrating and illustrating a computing environment including a computing device suitable for use in the exemplary embodiments

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following detailed description is provided to provide a comprehensive understanding of the methods, apparatus, and / or systems described herein. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification. The terms used in the detailed description are intended only to describe embodiments of the invention and should in no way be limiting. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the singular forms of the expressions include plural forms of meanings. In this description, the expressions "comprising" or "comprising" are intended to indicate certain features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, parts or combinations thereof, Should not be construed to preclude the presence or possibility of other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, portions or combinations thereof.

In the following description, terms such as " transmission ", "transmission "," transmission ", "reception ", and the like, of a signal or information refer not only to the direct transmission of signals or information from one component to another But also through other components. In particular, "transmitting" or "transmitting" a signal or information to an element is indicative of the final destination of the signal or information and not a direct destination. This is the same for "reception" of a signal or information. Also, in this specification, the fact that two or more pieces of data or information are "related" means that when one piece of data (or information) is acquired, at least a part of the other data (or information) can be obtained based thereon.

Also, the terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an unmanned shop management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the unattended shop management system 100 may include a first scanner 102, a second scanner 104, a management server 106, and a payment terminal 108. The first scanner 102, the second scanner 104 and the payment terminal 108 are communicatively coupled to the management server 106 via the communication network 150, respectively.

In some embodiments, the communication network 150 may be an Internet, one or more local area networks, wide area networks, a cellular network, a mobile network, other types of networks, As shown in FIG.

The first scanner 102 may scan the merchandise 60 displayed on the counter. The first scanner 102 can be mounted in a position where it can scan all the merchandise 60 displayed on the counter in the unattended shop. When a plurality of sales units are provided in the unmanned shop, the first scanner 102 may be provided for each sales unit.

Here, the RFID tags 60a may be attached to each merchandise displayed on the counter. The RFID tag 60a may record product identification information related to the product. The product identification information may include, for example, a product identification code, a product name, a product price, a product manufacturing date, a product distribution date, manufacturer information, and the like.

The first scanner 102 may scan the products 60 displayed on the counter at predetermined intervals and receive the product identification information of the corresponding product from the RFID tag 60a attached to each product 60. [ The first scanner 102 may transmit the first scan information to the management server 106. Here, the first scan information may include identification information of the sales department, product identification information scanned by the corresponding sales department, information on the quantity of each product, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the first scanner 102 may be a UHF (Ultra High Frequency) scanner, but the type of the first scanner 102 is not limited thereto.

The second scanner 104 can scan the items 60 placed on the counter. The second scanner 104 can be mounted in a position where it can scan the items 60 placed on the counter within the unattended shop. In the exemplary embodiment, the second scanner 104 may be provided to scan the upper portion of the counter in accordance with a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second scanner 104 may be configured to scan the item 60 placed on the counter when it is detected by the sensor (for example, a weight sensor, etc.) It is possible. And the second scanner 104 may transmit the second scan information to the management server 106. [ The second scan information may include item identification information and item quantity information scanned at the counter. In an exemplary embodiment, the second scanner 104 may be a UHF (Ultra High Frequency) scanner, but the type of the second scanner 104 is not limited thereto.

The management server 106 may be a server computing device for managing sales of unattended shops. The management server 106 may store product identification information of each merchandise 60 arranged in the unattended store. At this time, the management server 106 may store the product identification information and the product quantity information of each product 60 displayed on the corresponding sales floor in each unattended store.

The management server 106 can compare the first stored item information (product identification information and product quantity information per unit) with the first scan information, and confirm the product that has disappeared from the corresponding department. That is, when receiving the first scan information from the first scanner 102, the management server 106 confirms the ID information included in the first scan information, extracts the product ID information displayed on the corresponding ID reader, The merchandise identification information can be compared with the merchandise identification information included in the first scan information to confirm the merchandise that is separated from the corresponding merchandise store.

In addition, the management server 106 can confirm whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity information of the goods separated from the sales counter and the second scan information (that is, the product identification information and the product quantity information scanned at the counter) coincide with each other. The management server 106 can transmit the payment start approval information to the payment terminal 108 when the goods identification information and the item quantity information of the goods that are separated from the sales counter match with the second scan information. In other words, when the goods that the customer who visited the unauthorized shop and the products placed on the counter match with each other, the management server 106 may transmit the payment initiation approval information to the payment terminal 108 .

The management server 106 can confirm whether or not the second scan information is received from the second scanner 104 within a predetermined time from the point of time when the merchandise detached from the predetermined sales counter is confirmed. If the second scan information is not received within the preset time, the management server 106 may transmit an alarm signal to a predetermined administrator terminal (not shown).

When the management server 106 receives the payment completion signal from the payment terminal 108, the management server 106 can update the goods stock information in the unauthorized shop. That is, when the management server 106 receives the payment completion signal from the payment terminal 108, it judges that the merchandise detached from the sales kiosk has been sold and stores the merchandise inventory information (which is displayed on which kiosk, Whether the dog has been sold, etc.).

The management server 106 can confirm whether or not a product that has left the predetermined sales counter is again displayed on the corresponding counter. That is, when the first scan information is received from the first scanner 102 after the time when the merchandise detached from the predetermined sales department is checked and the result of the comparison is compared with the previously stored merchandise related information, If it is included in the scan information (when it is confirmed that the goods that are judged to have been separated from the corresponding sales counter are again displayed on the corresponding sales counter), the management server 106 can count the degree of interest of the customer.

The payment terminal 108 may be installed in the unauthorized shop near the cash register or cash register. When the payment terminal 108 receives the payment initiation approval information from the management server 106, the payment terminal 108 may provide a service for payment to the customer. Specifically, when the payment terminal 108 receives the payment initiation approval information, the payment terminal 108 acquires the product identification information related to settlement from the first scanner 102, the second scanner 104, and the management server 106, Quantity information can be obtained.

The payment terminal 108 may calculate the total price of the goods placed on the counter based on the goods identification information and the quantity information of the goods related to settlement. The payment terminal 108 may display the total price of the calculated product to the customer. The payment terminal 108 can acquire customer payment information (for example, credit card information, etc.) from the customer and proceed with settlement of the total price of the calculated product. The payment terminal 108 can transmit a payment completion signal to the management server 106 when payment is completed.

Meanwhile, the unmanned shop management system 100 may further include a third scanner 114 installed at an entrance of an unmanned shop. The third scanner 114 may be installed toward the inside of the unmanned shop at the entrance of the unmanned shop. The third scanner 114 can receive the product identification information of the product from the product 60 recognized near the entrance of the unauthorized shop. And the third scanner 114 may transmit the third scan information to the management server 106. [ The third scan information may include product identification information of the goods recognized near the entrance of the unauthorized shop.

When the goods removed from the predetermined sales counter match with the products included in the third scan information and the payment server 108 does not receive the payment completion signal for the goods from the payment terminal 108, the management server 106 An alarm signal can be generated by an administrator terminal (not shown). In addition, the management server 106 may lock the entrance of the unauthorized shop.

According to the disclosed embodiment, the merchandise of each merchandise is scanned through the first scanner 102 to identify the merchandise separated from the merchandise store, the merchandise placed on the check-out desk is scanned through the second scanner 104, It is possible to pay for the goods to be sold in the shop even if there is no manager in the shop, thereby preventing theft or loss of the goods.

On the other hand, the management server 106 stores the total list (the item identification information and the item quantity information) of the products deviating from each sales counter of the unmanned shop during a predetermined unit time (for example, one minute or three minutes) (The product identification information and the product quantity information) are consistent with each other. Here, if the entire list of the products that have been separated from the respective sales tiers during the predetermined unit time does not match the entire list of the goods that have been settled, the management server 106 may generate an alarm signal to the manager terminal (not shown).

That is, when a plurality of customers use the unauthorized shop at the same time, in order to prevent loss or theft of the goods, a total list of the products deviating from each sales counter of the unauthorized shop during a predetermined unit time and a complete list of the goods Can be compared.

In addition, the management server 106 can classify products, which are located within a predetermined distance, out of the products deviated from the sales floor in the unauthorized shop, into one product group. For example, the second scanner 104 may measure the distance to the goods tag 60a attached to the goods 60 located near the counter, and transmit the measured goods distance information to the management server 106. The management server 106 may classify the commodities located within a predetermined distance based on the commodity distance information received from the second scanner 104 into one commodity cluster. Here, the products classified into the predetermined commodity cluster may be commodities owned by one customer. That is, the predetermined distance may be set to a distance that a single customer can carry a plurality of products.

The management server 106 can confirm whether or not the goods classified into the same commodity group are paid within a predetermined time. The management server 106 may generate an alarm signal when the goods classified into the same commodity group are not completely settled within a predetermined time.

Further, a lock device for fixing the commodity 60 to the stationary structure (not shown) may be installed on the sales floor. The lock device may be provided to be unlocked when payment for the merchandise 60 is completed.

2 is a flowchart illustrating an unattended shop management method according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated flow chart, the method is described as being divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps may be performed in reverse order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, divided into detailed steps, One or more steps may be added and performed.

Referring to FIG. 2, the management server 106 receives the first scan information from the first scanner 102 (S101). The first scan information may include identification information of the selling unit of the selling unit scanned by the first scanner 102 and product identification information of the goods scanned at the corresponding selling unit.

Next, the management server 106 compares the first scan information with the previously stored goods-related information, and confirms whether or not there is a deserted product in the corresponding sales floor (S 103).

When receiving the first scan information from the first scanner 102, the management server 106 confirms the ID information included in the first scan information and displays the ID information on the corresponding ID The extracted product identification information and the product identification information included in the first scan information are compared with each other, so that the separated product can be confirmed.

As a result of checking in step S 103, if there is a product that has left the trolley, the management server 106 checks whether the second scan information is received from the second scanner 104 (S 105). For example, the management server 106 can confirm whether or not the second scan information is received from the second scanner 104 within a predetermined time from the point of time when the merchandise departed from the corresponding sales desk is confirmed.

If it is determined in step S 105 that the second scan information is received, the management server 106 obtains the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter, the product identification information of the product included in the second scan information, It is checked whether or not the quantity information matches (S 107).

As a result of the check in step S 107, if the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter coincide with the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product included in the second scan information, (S 109).

Then, the payment terminal 108 calculates the total price of the goods placed on the counter based on the goods identification information related to the payment (for example, the goods identification information of the goods placed on the checkout counter), obtains the customer payment information from the customer You can proceed with the payment. When the settlement is completed, the settlement terminal 108 can transmit a settlement completion signal to the management server 106. [ The payment completion signal may include the goods identification information of the goods for which settlement has been made, the settlement price, and the like.

Next, the management server 106 confirms whether a payment completion signal is received from the payment terminal 108 (S111). As a result of the check in step S111, when the payment completion signal is received, the management server 106 determines that the merchandise detached from the sales counter is sold and updates the merchandise inventory information (S113).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S 105 that the second scan information is not received, the management server 106 determines whether or not the product, which has been removed from the corresponding selling shelf based on the first scanning information received from the first scanner 102, (S 115).

If it is determined in step S115 that the merchandise detached from the sales counter is displayed again on the corresponding counter, the management server 106 counts and records the interest of the customer on the displayed merchandise 117).

If it is determined in step S115 that the merchandise that has left the shelf is not displayed again on the shelf, the management server 106 receives the third scan information from the third scanner 114, (S 119) when the product identification information of the third scan information matches the product identification information of the third scan information.

In this case, the management server 106 can generate an alarm signal by judging that the merchandise that has left the merchandise store leaves the unattended shop in the state where the payment is not proceeded. In addition, the management server 106 may lock the entrance of the unauthorized shop. In an exemplary embodiment, the management server 106 may lock the doorway until the merchandise that has disappeared from the merchant store is paid for.

If it is determined in step S 107 that the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter do not match the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product included in the second scan information, An alarm signal indicating that the goods information for settlement does not match can be generated to induce correct settlement of the goods (S 121).

3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an unattended shop payment system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Here, the difference from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 will be mainly described.

Referring to FIG. 3, the unattended shop payment system 200 may include a first scanner 202, a management server 206, a customer terminal 210, and a payment server 212. The first scanner 202, the customer terminal 210 and the payment server 212 are each communicatively coupled to the management server 206 via the communication network 250.

The first scanner 202 may scan the products 60 displayed on the counter at predetermined intervals and receive the product identification information of the corresponding product from the RFID tag 60a attached to each product 60. [ The first scanner 202 may transmit the first scan information to the management server 206. [ Here, the first scan information may include vendor identification information and product identification information scanned by the vendor.

The customer terminal 210 may be a terminal carried by a customer visiting the unauthorized shop. The customer terminal 210 can acquire and store the shop code 70 provided in the unauthorized shop by photographing or scanning. Here, the store code 70 may be, for example, in the form of a QR code, but is not limited thereto. For example, the store code 70 may be attached to, but not limited to, a cash register in an unattended shop.

The store code 70 may include address information of a web page providing a list of goods displayed in the unauthorized shop. Accordingly, when the customer terminal 210 acquires the store code, the customer terminal 210 can display the product list displayed in the unauthorized shop.

The customer terminal 210 can generate payment request information based on the product identification information, the product quantity information, and the customer payment information of the product selected by the customer according to the input of the customer. The customer terminal 210 may transmit the payment request information to the payment server 212 to request payment for the product selected by the customer.

In an exemplary embodiment, a customer visiting the unauthorized shop acquires the store code 70 through the customer terminal 210, selects a product from the product list displayed on the customer terminal 210 and proceeds with settlement, You can bring the goods in from. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The customer visiting the unauthorized shop may obtain the merchandise code 70 from the counter or the like through the customer terminal 210 after displaying the merchandise on the counter, display the merchandise list, So that the settlement can be carried out. In this case, the customer can easily purchase the product through the mobile settlement in the unauthorized shop.

The payment server 212 can proceed with payment for a product selected by the customer according to the payment request information received from the customer terminal 210. [ The settlement server 212 can transmit a settlement completion signal including the commodity identification information and the commodity quantity information of the commodity selected by the customer to the management server 206 when the payment is completed for the commodity selected by the customer.

The management server 206 can provide a product list of products displayed in the unauthorized shop as a web page at the request of the customer terminal 210. [ The management server 206 may receive the first scan information from the first scanner 202. [ The management server 206 can compare the first stored item information with the first scan information to confirm the product that has been removed from the corresponding sales counter. The management server 206 can confirm whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviating from the sales counter match the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal.

When the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviated from the corresponding sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, the management server 106 judges that the customer has taken the above- (That is, it is judged that the sale of the product is completed), and the product inventory information can be updated.

If the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviated from the sales counter and the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal do not match, the management server 106 is arranged to generate an alarm in the unattended shop . At this time, an alarm means for receiving an alarm signal from the management server 106 and generating an alarm may be provided in the unmanned shop. In addition, the management server 106 may transmit an alarm signal to a predetermined administrator terminal (not shown).

In addition, the management server 206 can generate an alarm signal when a payment completion signal is not received from the payment server 212 within a preset time after confirming the goods that are separated from the corresponding sales counter through the first scan information .

4 is a flowchart illustrating an unattended shop management method according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the illustrated flow chart, the method is described as being divided into a plurality of steps, but at least some of the steps may be performed in reverse order, combined with other steps, performed together, omitted, divided into detailed steps, One or more steps may be added and performed.

4, when the management server 206 receives a request for store code information from the customer terminal 210, the management server 206 transmits the web page on which the goods list of the unauthorized shop is posted to the customer terminal 210 (S 201). Here, the customer terminal 210 may photograph or scan the store code 70 provided in the unauthorized shop to transmit a request for store code information to the management server 206.

Next, the management server 206 receives the payment completion signal including the goods identification information and the item quantity information of the goods selected by the customer from the payment server 212 (S 203).

Next, the management server 206 receives the first scan information from the first scanner 202 (S 205), compares the first scan information with the previously stored goods related information, (S 207).

As a result of checking in step S 207, if there is a product that is deviated from the corresponding sales counter, the management server 206 obtains the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviated from the sales counter and the product identification information included in the payment completion signal, (S 209).

As a result of the check in step S 209, when the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviated from the sales counter coincide with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, the management server 206 stores the product It is determined that the sale has been completed and the goods inventory information is updated (S 211).

As a result of the check in step S 209, if the product identification information and the product quantity of the product deviated from the sales counter do not match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, the management server 206 generates an alarm signal (S213).

5 is a block diagram illustrating and illustrating a computing environment 10 including a computing device suitable for use in the exemplary embodiments. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the components may have different functions and capabilities than those described below, and may include additional components in addition to those described below.

The illustrated computing environment 10 includes a computing device 12. In one embodiment, the computing device 12 may be a scanner device (e.g., a first scanner 102, 202, a second scanner 104, a third scanner 114, etc.). In addition, the computing device 12 may be a computing device (e.g., a payment terminal 108, a payment server 212, etc.) for payment. In addition, the computing device 12 may be a device (e.g., a management server 106, 206, etc.) for management of an unattended store.

The computing device 12 includes at least one processor 14, a computer readable storage medium 16, The processor 14 may cause the computing device 12 to operate in accordance with the exemplary embodiment discussed above. For example, processor 14 may execute one or more programs stored on computer readable storage medium 16. The one or more programs may include one or more computer-executable instructions, which when executed by the processor 14 cause the computing device 12 to perform operations in accordance with the illustrative embodiment .

The computer-readable storage medium 16 is configured to store computer-executable instructions or program code, program data, and / or other suitable forms of information. The program 20 stored in the computer-readable storage medium 16 includes a set of instructions executable by the processor 14. In one embodiment, the computer-readable storage medium 16 may be any type of storage medium such as a memory (volatile memory such as random access memory, non-volatile memory, or any suitable combination thereof), one or more magnetic disk storage devices, Memory devices, or any other form of storage medium that can be accessed by the computing device 12 and store the desired information, or any suitable combination thereof.

Communication bus 18 interconnects various other components of computing device 12, including processor 14, computer readable storage medium 16.

The computing device 12 may also include one or more input / output interfaces 22 and one or more network communication interfaces 26 that provide an interface for one or more input / output devices 24. The input / output interface 22 and the network communication interface 26 are connected to the communication bus 18. The input / output device 24 may be connected to other components of the computing device 12 via the input / output interface 22. The exemplary input and output device 24 may be any type of device, such as a pointing device (such as a mouse or trackpad), a keyboard, a touch input device (such as a touch pad or touch screen), a voice or sound input device, An input device, and / or an output device such as a display device, a printer, a speaker, and / or a network card. The exemplary input and output device 24 may be included within the computing device 12 as a component of the computing device 12 and may be coupled to the computing device 12 as a separate device distinct from the computing device 12 It is possible.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

100, 200: Unmanned shop management system
102, 202: first scanner
104: Second scanner
106, 206: management server
108: Payment terminal
210: Customer terminal
212: Payment server
114: Third scanner

Claims (15)

Acquiring product identification information of the corresponding product from the product tag attached to each product displayed on the sales floor in the unauthorized shop, and transmitting first scan information including the product identification information, the product identification information, A first scanner for scanning the image;
A second scanner for acquiring product identification information from a product tag attached to products placed in the cash register in the unauthorized shop, and transmitting second scan information including the obtained product identification information and product quantity information; And
Comparing the first scan information with pre-stored merchandise related information to identify a product that is deviated from the corresponding merchandise store, checking product identification information and product quantity information of the merchandise detached from the merchandise store and product identification information included in the second scan information And a management server for generating payment initiation information according to whether the item quantity information and the item quantity information match.
The method according to claim 1,
The management server includes:
When the goods identification information and the product quantity information of the goods that are separated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information, the payment start approval information is transmitted to the payment terminal installed in the unauthorized shop and,
The payment terminal,
Acquiring commodity identification information and commodity quantity information related to settlement and calculating a total price of commodities placed on the commodity based on commodity identification information and commodity quantity information related to the settlement, Acquires customer payment information from a customer and performs settlement of the total price of the calculated product.
The method of claim 2,
The management server includes:
Receives the payment completion signal from the payment terminal, and updates the goods inventory information in the unauthorized shop according to the payment completion signal.
The method of claim 2,
The unmanned shop management system includes:
A third step of acquiring product identification information from a goods tag of a product recognized in the vicinity of the entrance of the unauthorized shop toward the inside of the unauthorized shop at the exit of the unauthorized shop and transmitting third scan information including the acquired product identification information to the management server To the first scanner,
The management server includes:
Generating an alarm signal when the goods identification information of the goods deviated from the sales counter coincides with the goods identification information included in the third scan information and the payment completion signal for the goods is not received from the payment terminal, Store management system.
The method according to claim 1,
The management server includes:
When the first scan information is received from the first scanner and the product identification information of the product released from the sales department is included in the first scan information after the merchandise departing from the sales department is identified, Counts and records the interest of the unattended shop management system.
The method according to claim 1,
The management server includes:
Periodically compares the total list of the products deviating from each sales counter of the unauthorized shop with the total list of the goods that have been paid out for a preset unit time, And generates an alarm signal when not in use.
The method according to claim 1,
The management server includes:
And an alarm signal generating unit for generating alarm signals by classifying the commodities located within a predetermined distance out of the commodities deviated from the commodity into one commodity cluster and confirming whether the commodities classified in the same commodity commodity are all settled within a predetermined time, Store management system.
One or more processors, and
A method performed in a computing device having a memory storing one or more programs executed by the one or more processors,
Receiving first scan information including sack identification information from the first scanner, product identification information of the goods displayed on the corresponding sack, and item quantity information;
Comparing the first scan information with previously stored merchandise related information to check whether the merchandise is separated from the merchandise store;
Confirming whether or not second scan information including product identification information and product quantity information of the products placed in the checkout queue is received from the second scanner when the product is separated from the sales counter;
Confirming whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales department match the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information when the second scan information is received; And
And transmitting the payment initiation approval information to the payment terminal within the unauthorized shop if the goods identification information and the product quantity information of the goods that are separated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the second scan information Included, unattended store management method.
The method of claim 8,
After the step of transmitting the payment initiation approval information to the payment terminal,
Receiving a payment completion signal from the payment terminal; And
Further comprising the step of updating the merchandise stock information in the unauthorized shop based on the payment completion signal.
The method of claim 8,
Receiving first scan information from the first scanner after a time when the second scan information is not received, and after the merchandise has been separated from the merchandise;
Confirming whether or not the merchandise detached from the sales department is displayed again on the basis of the received first scan information; And
Further comprising the step of counting and recording the degree of interest of the customer for the product when the product that has disappeared from the counter is re-displayed on the counter.
The method of claim 10,
Receiving third scan information including product identification information of a product recognized near the entrance from a third scanner installed at an entrance of the unattended store if the product that has been removed from the store is not displayed again on the counter, ; And
Further comprising the step of generating an alarm signal when the product identification information of the product deviated from the sales counter matches the product identification information included in the third scan information.
A customer terminal for acquiring a store code provided in the unauthorized shop and transmitting a request for store code information;
The method comprising: transmitting, to the customer terminal, a web page in which the product list of the unauthorized shop is posted, when a request for the store code information is received from the customer terminal, A management server for receiving a completion signal;
Acquiring product identification information of a corresponding commodity from a commodity tag attached to each commodity displayed on the sales floor in the unauthorized shop, and transmitting scan information including the commodity identification information, the commodity identification information, A scanner for transmitting to a server,
The management server includes:
The control unit compares the scan information with the stored product related information to check whether or not there is a product that is deviated from the corresponding selling unit. If there is a product that is separated from the corresponding selling unit, And confirms whether or not the item identification information and the item quantity information included in the payment completion signal match.
The method of claim 12,
The management server includes:
When the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product that are separated from the sales counter match with the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product, Stores the goods stock information in the unauthorized shop.
The method of claim 12,
The management server includes:
And generates an alarm signal when the settlement completion signal is not received within a predetermined time after the commodity departure from the sales counter is confirmed.
One or more processors, and
A method performed in a computing device having a memory storing one or more programs executed by the one or more processors,
Transmitting, to the customer terminal, a web page in which the goods list of the unauthorized shop is posted, when receiving a request for the store code information from the customer terminal;
Receiving a payment completion signal including a product identification information and a product quantity information of a product selected by a customer from a payment server;
Receiving scan information including sack identification information from the scanner, product identification information of the goods displayed on the sales floor, and product quantity information;
Comparing the scan information with pre-stored product related information to check whether there is a product that is separated from the corresponding sales counter; And
And confirming whether or not the product identification information and the product quantity information of the product deviated from the sales counter correspond to the product identification information and the product quantity information included in the payment completion signal, , Unmanned shop management method.

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