KR20220110354A - Service system to search for vacancy - Google Patents

Abstract

A vacancy search service system is disclosed. The present invention searches for vacancy information of a store that provides specific services around a user to display the same, so as to provide an efficient service for real-time reservation and ordering and users. The vacancy search service system comprises: a user terminal (100) which receives company information, order information, and vacancy information transmitted from a management server (200), to display the same; the management server (200) which provides company information, order information, and vacancy information of company terminals (300, 300a, 300b) to the user terminal (100) according to selection information of the company terminals (300, 300a, 300b) which is input from the user terminal (100); and the company terminals (300, 300a, 300b) which are connected to the management server (200), to provide the company information, order information, and vacancy information.

Description

Vacancy Search Service System {SERVICE SYSTEM TO SEARCH FOR VACANCY}

The present invention relates to a vacancy search service system, and more particularly, a vacancy search service that provides real-time reservations and orders and efficient services to users by searching and displaying seat information of stores that provide a specific service in the vicinity of the user. It's about the system.

As the Internet is widely spread, a virtual store, that is, an online shopping mall or a service environment, has been formed that allows a product to be bought and sold using the Internet, and it is common to obtain information through the Internet.

In addition, most information that can satisfy a variety of information desired by users is provided through the Internet.

In particular, with the recent rapid development of communication technology and the spread of smartphones, various applications (apps or apps) that provide useful services and functions through the Internet as well as smartphones are provided and generalized, Even if it is not indoors, such as an office, an environment in which various information can be accessed outdoors is provided to users.

In the case of a restaurant, screen golf, karaoke, nail salon, beauty salon, billiard room, PC room, etc., or in the case of a service industry in which a seat and a service provider are designated, orders, payments, reservations, etc. can be provided in an online environment through the Internet or a smartphone. In addition, various business models for ordering, payment, and reservation services are being devised.

In the case of the above industries, the vacancy guidance and reservation service corresponds to a representative business model provided in an online environment.

However, in industries such as restaurants, screen golf, karaoke, nail salons, beauty salons, billiard rooms, and PC rooms, vacant seat guidance and reservation services are very suitable items for online business models, but have not been actively distributed or used in the past. The reason is that there are problems in that it is necessary to invest a separate human or time cost for providing the service in a poor business environment where the business environment needs to be managed at a low cost and the cost burden for system construction in a situation where most of the small businesses are involved.

In addition, although the user can know the location and contact information of the desired store, there is a problem in that it is not possible to know whether there are actually available seats in the store, that is, there are empty seats.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1757225 (Title of the invention: Reservation application-based automatic check-in service providing system, terminal, method, and a recording medium storing a computer-readable program for executing the method)

In order to solve this problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a vacancy search service system that provides real-time reservation and order and efficient service to users by searching and displaying seat information of a store that provides a specific service in the vicinity of the user. do it with

In order to achieve the above object, an embodiment of the present invention is a vacancy search service system, in which an application program for finding vacancies for accessing a management server to provide information on businesses around the user, order information, and vacancy information is installed, and the management a user terminal for receiving and displaying company information, order information, and vacancy information transmitted from a server; As the user terminal is connected, search for a company terminal around the user terminal and display it on the user terminal, and according to the selection information of the company terminal input from the user terminal, the company information, order information, and vacancy information of the corresponding company terminal a management server provided to the user terminal; and a company terminal that accesses the management server and provides company information, order information, and vacancy information.

In addition, the user terminal according to the embodiment includes a GPS receiver for receiving GPS location information; A search management unit that executes a vacancy finding application to request a search for business information around the user terminal based on GPS location information to the management server, and executes ordering and vacancy reservation based on business information, order information and vacancy information received from the management server ; and a company information display unit for displaying the received company information, order information, and vacancy information.

In addition, the company terminal according to the embodiment is configured as either a POS terminal or a counter terminal operated by an order/payment program, and generates vacant seat information according to preset seat information.

In addition, the company terminal according to the embodiment includes a company information management unit that transmits company-related information, seat information, and order information to the management server, and manages orders and seat reservation information input from the user terminal; a seat management unit for generating vacant seat information and managing seat information reflecting the vacant seat information based on seat reservation information input from the user terminal; and an order management unit that manages to make an order and payment based on the order information input from the user terminal.

In addition, the seat management unit according to the embodiment is characterized in that when the order from the order management unit is completed, the seat reservation for the vacant seat.

The present invention has the advantage of providing real-time reservation and ordering and efficient service to users by searching for and displaying seat information of a store that provides a specific service in the vicinity of the user.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vacancy search service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an operator's terminal of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1. Referring to FIG.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a company terminal of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG.
4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating a process of selecting a desired store based on a user location of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1;
5 is an exemplary view showing store announcement information of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 6 is an exemplary view showing detailed store-related information of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
FIG. 7 is another exemplary view showing detailed store-related information of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
Figure 8 is an exemplary view showing a store seat layout of the vacant seat search service system according to the embodiment of Figure 1;
Fig. 9 is an exemplary view showing store menu information of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of Fig. 1;
10 is an exemplary view showing an ordering process of a store menu of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG.
11 is an exemplary view showing a reservation process of a seat in the store of the vacant seat search service system according to the embodiment of FIG.

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

Prior to describing the specific contents for carrying out the present invention, it should be noted that components not directly related to the technical gist of the present invention are omitted within the scope of not disturbing the technical gist of the present invention.

In addition, the terms or words used in the present specification and claims have meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of the invention based on the principle that the inventor can define the concept of an appropriate term to best describe his invention. should be interpreted as

In this specification, the expression that a part "includes" a certain element does not exclude other elements, but means that other elements may be further included.

Also, terms such as “… unit”, “… group”, and “… module” mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be divided into hardware, software, or a combination of the two.

In addition, the term "at least one" is defined as a term including the singular and the plural, and even if the term at least one does not exist, each element may exist in the singular or plural, and may mean the singular or plural. will be self-evident.

In addition, that each component is provided in singular or plural may be changed according to an embodiment.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a vacancy search service system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a vacancy search service system according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a carrier terminal of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 , FIG. 3 is It is a block diagram showing the configuration of a company terminal of the vacancy search service system according to the embodiment of FIG. 1 .

1 to 3 , the vacancy search service system according to an embodiment of the present invention searches and displays seat information of a store that provides a specific service around a user, thereby making a real-time reservation and ordering and efficient service to the user It may be configured to include a user terminal 100, a management server 200, and one or more company terminals 300, 300a, 300b to provide a.

The user terminal 100 accesses the management server 200 through a wired or wireless network, and an application program for finding a vacancy for receiving information about businesses around the user, order information, and vacancy information may be installed.

In addition, the user terminal 100 may receive and display the company information, order information, and vacancy information transmitted from the management server 200 , the GPS receiver 110 , the search management unit 120 , and the company information display unit 130 may be included.

In addition, the user terminal 100 is a wireless communication device, navigation, PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), PHS (Personal Handyphone System), PDA (Personal Digital) Assistant), IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication)-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, smartphone, smart pad It may include all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices such as (smartpad) and tablet PC (Tablet PC).

In addition, the network refers to a connection structure capable of exchanging information between each node, such as a plurality of terminals and servers. Examples of such networks include RF, 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) network, Long Term Evolution (LTE). ) network, 5th Generation Partnership Project (5GPP) network, WIMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) network, Internet, LAN (Local Area Network), Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth (Bluetooth) network, NFC network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, etc. include, but are not limited thereto.

In addition, the GPS receiver 110 is a component for receiving GPS location information, and may receive the current location information of the user terminal 100 and provide information for searching for information about nearby businesses within a certain radius based on the current location. .

The search management unit 120 requests the management server 200 to search for company information around the user terminal 100 based on the GPS location information received through the GPS receiver 110 by executing the vacancy finding application.

In addition, the search management unit 120 may request a more detailed search by inputting information on the type of business requesting the search, for example, industry information such as a restaurant or a cafe.

In addition, the search management unit 120 executes an order input by the user and reservation of a vacancy based on the company information, order information, and vacancy information received from the management server 200 .

The company information display unit 130 displays the received company information, order information, and vacancy information so that the user can check it.

When the user terminal 100 is connected through the network, the management server 200 receives GPS location information from the user terminal 100 and confirms the current location.

In addition, the management server 200 searches for nearby company terminals 300, 300a, and 300b within a certain range from the user terminal 100 based on the confirmed current location, and the searched company terminals 300, 300a, 300b. The location information is transmitted along with the map information to the user terminal 100 to be displayed.

In addition, the management server 200 according to the selection information of the company terminal (300, 300a, 300b) input from the user terminal 100, the company information of the corresponding company terminal (300, 300a, 300b), order information, vacancy information is provided to the user terminal 100 to be displayed.

The company terminal (300, 300a, 300b) is composed of a plurality of the company terminal 300, the company terminal 1 (300a), the company terminal n (300b), etc., and connects to the management server 200 through the network to provide company information , order information and seat information including vacancy.

In addition, the company terminal 300 may be configured as a POS terminal, or may be configured as any one of a counter terminal operated by an order / payment program, and generates seat information including vacant seat information according to preset seat information, It may be configured to include a company information management unit 310 , a seat management unit 320 , and an order management unit 330 .

The company information management unit 310 transmits company-related information, seat information, and order information to the management server 200 , and receives order information and seat reservation information input from the user terminal 100 , and performs order payment and seats in the store Manage status and vacancies so that they can be reserved.

The seat management unit 320 generates vacant seat information based on order information in the store or preset seat arrangement information and the occupancy status of the corresponding seat, and the vacant seat information based on the seat reservation information input from the user terminal 100 . Manage so that seat information reflecting the

In addition, when the order from the order management unit 330 is completed, the seat management unit 320 performs a seat reservation for an vacant seat, and updates and manages seat information reflecting the reservation result of the vacant seat.

The order management unit 330 transmits menu information to the user terminal 100 and manages to make an order and payment based on the order information of the menu input from the user terminal 100 .

The following describes the operation process of the vacancy search service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

When the vacancy finding application program installed in the user terminal 100 is executed, the user terminal 100 accesses the management server 200 based on URL information set in advance through the network.

At this time, when the user terminal 100 provides GPS location information and search target industry information, for example, 'cafe' to the management server 200, the management server 200 provides pre-stored company information to the user terminal 100 ) to display the initial execution screen.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 4 , on the output screen of the user terminal 100 , the location of a company located near the user is displayed 410 , and when the user selects a specific company, the corresponding company information 411 is displayed.

Subsequently, when the user selects a desired company through the user terminal 100 , as shown in FIG. 5 , notice information 420 of the corresponding company is displayed, and detailed information 430 of the corresponding company as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 . , 431), for example, business hours, holidays, phone numbers, addresses, years of customers visiting, parking lot, Wi-Fi, the number of seats in the store, the status of outlets for each seat, purpose of visiting customers, crowded hours, etc. make it visible.

In addition, when the remaining seats tab is selected on the screen displayed through the user terminal 100, the company seat information 440 including the seat layout diagram as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed in conjunction with the POS terminal installed in the store of the corresponding company.

At this time, the seat information 440 detects whether the correct seat is seated using a sensor installed for each seat, or uses an image recognition program to determine whether a seat is vacant using an image of a store taken using CCTV or a camera. can detect

Subsequently, when applying for an order through the user terminal 100, the screen as shown in Fig. 9 is displayed, the company menu information 450, select any menu information, and order (461) as shown in Fig. When pressed, order selection information 460 is popped up and displayed so that any one of a store seat reservation or a visit number can be selected.

In addition, when a store seat reservation is selected through the user terminal 100, seat information including an empty seat is displayed as shown in FIG. Make sure that seat reservation information including the same check box is displayed through the screen.

On the other hand, the company terminal 300 proceeds with payment when the order and seat reservation of FIGS. 10 and 11 are completed, and when the payment is completed, the vacant seat information is updated through completion of the reservation for the corresponding seat.

Accordingly, by searching for and displaying seat information of a store that provides a specific service in the vicinity of the user, it is possible to provide real-time reservation and order and efficient service to the user.

As described above, although described with reference to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art can variously modify and change the present invention within the scope without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the claims below. You will understand that it can be done.

In addition, the reference numbers described in the claims of the present invention are only described for clarity and convenience of description, and are not limited thereto, and in the process of describing the embodiment, the thickness of the lines shown in the drawings or the size of components, etc. may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation.

In addition, the above-mentioned terms are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary depending on the intention or custom of the user or operator, so the interpretation of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification. .

In addition, even if it is not explicitly shown or described, a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications including the technical idea according to the present invention from the description of the present invention. Obviously, this still falls within the scope of the present invention.

In addition, the above embodiments described with reference to the accompanying drawings have been described for the purpose of explaining the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

100: user terminal 110: GPS receiver
120: search management unit 130: company information display unit
200: management server 300: company terminal
300a: Company terminal 1 300b: Company terminal n
310: company information management unit 320: seat management unit
330: order management unit 400: output screen
410: store location display 411: business information
420: company notice information 430: company details
430a : Vendor details 1 440 : Vendor seat information
450: vendor menu information 460: order selection information
461: order selection information 470: seat reservation information

Claims (5)

By accessing the management server 200, a vacancy finding application program for receiving information about businesses, order information, and vacancies around the user is installed, and the business information, order information and vacancy information transmitted from the management server 200 are received. to the user terminal 100 to display;
As the user terminal 100 is connected, the company terminals 300, 300a, 300b near the user terminal 100 are searched to be displayed on the user terminal 100, and the company input from the user terminal 100 a management server 200 for providing company information, order information, and vacancy information of the corresponding company terminals 300, 300a, 300b to the user terminal 100 according to the selection information of the terminals 300, 300a, 300b; and
Vacancy search service system comprising a; company terminals (300, 300a, 300b) for providing company information, order information, and vacant seat information by accessing the management server 200. The method of claim 1,
The user terminal 100 includes a GPS receiver 110 for receiving GPS location information;
Execute a vacancy finding application to request the management server 200 to search for company information around the user terminal 100 based on GPS location information, and based on the company information, order information and vacancy information received from the management server 200 a search management unit 120 for executing orders and vacant seat reservations; and
Vacancy search service system comprising a; company information display unit 130 for displaying the received company information, order information, and vacant seat information. The method of claim 1,
The company terminal 300 is configured as either a POS terminal or a counter terminal operated by an order/payment program, and generates vacant seat information according to preset seat information. 4. The method of claim 3,
The company terminal 300 transmits company-related information, seat information, and order information to the management server 200, and a company information management unit 310 for managing orders and seat reservation information input from the user terminal 100;
a seat management unit 320 for generating vacant seat information and managing seat information reflecting the vacant seat information based on seat reservation information input from the user terminal 100; and
The vacant seat search service system comprising a; an order management unit (330) that manages to make an order and payment based on the order information input from the user terminal (100). 5. The method of claim 4,
The seat management unit 320, when the order from the order management unit 330 is completed, the vacant seat search service system, characterized in that performing a seat reservation for the vacant seat.

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