KR20230011216A - Operating method for electronic apparatus for managing information for item gift and electronic apparatus supporting thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a method for managing information for item gifting in an electronic apparatus comprises the steps of: confirming information on an item in response to first input information of a user using item gifting; confirming whether the item can be gifted and whether gift packing is supported for the item according to whether the item can be gifted, based on the characteristic information of the item, in response to second input information of the user for gifting the item to a recipient; and providing a payment information page including a first area for inputting first information on the recipient and a second area for inputting second information for selecting gift packaging for the item if the item can be gifted and gift packing is supported. Therefore, the method can promote user convenience in giving gifts.

Description

Operating method of an electronic device managing information for gifting an item and an electronic device supporting the same

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for managing information for gifting an item, and more particularly, to provide information for inputting information for selecting gift wrapping for gifting an item in relation to a user's gifting of an item. It relates to a method and an electronic device thereof.

With the development of electronic technology, e-commerce has become a part of shopping. Customers can purchase products online without going directly to a shopping mall or market, and the products purchased online are delivered to the delivery address requested by the customer.

In the case of e-commerce, since the provision of detailed and accurate information about products has a significant impact on service satisfaction, various methods for providing more detailed and accurate information are being discussed.

In this regard, reference may be made to prior literature such as KR101756594B1 or KR101500849B1.

According to the method of the present invention, an electronic device may provide information for inputting information for selecting a gift wrapping for a gift of an item.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. You will be able to.

Various embodiments may provide an operating method of an electronic device for information management and an electronic device supporting the same.

A method for managing information for gifting an item in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the method comprising: checking information on an item in response to first input information of a user using gifting an item; In response to the user's second input information for gifting the item to the recipient, checking whether or not gift wrapping is supported for the item based on the characteristic information of the item and whether or not the gift is available. ; and if the item is giftable and the gift wrapping is supported, a first area for inputting first information about the recipient and a second area for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping for the item. It may include providing a payment information page that includes.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second area includes information on the cost of the gift wrapping, and when a free promotion for the gift wrapping is applied, the information on the cost of the gift wrapping is deleted from the second area. and information on the free promotion may be included in the second area.

In an exemplary embodiment, the second area includes button information for providing guide information on the gift wrapping, and the information management method includes the guide information according to third input information corresponding to the button information. A step of providing a guide page containing the information may be further included.

In an exemplary embodiment, in response to the input of the second information, the second area is third information for selecting one gift wrapping option from among one or more gift wrapping options set corresponding to the item for gift wrapping. It may further include a third area for inputting, and the one or more gift wrapping options may be set based on the characteristic information.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method further includes providing a confirmation page related to gift payment information in response to fourth input information for paying for the gift of the item in the payment information page, wherein the Corresponding to the input of the second information, the confirmation page may include information indicating that the gift wrapping is selected for the item and payment amount information including the price of the item and the cost of the gift wrapping.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may further include providing a page related to acceptance of the gift of the item to the recipient when the user's payment for the gift of the item is completed, and the second information In response to the input of , the page related to the gift acceptance may include information indicating that the gift wrapping is selected for the item and payment amount information including the price of the item and the cost of the gift wrapping.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include, after the user's payment for the gift of the item is completed, obtaining fifth input information for requesting cancellation of payment for the gift of the item from the user; And corresponding to the fifth input information, further comprising providing a payment cancellation page including the payment amount information, information indicating that the gift wrapping for the item is selected, and refund amount information, wherein the payment is If the fifth input information is obtained before the gift wrapping is processed in the logistics center identified for the item to be shipped based on the completed point, the refund amount information includes the same amount as the payment amount information, and the When the fifth input information is received after the item is shipped from the distribution center, the refund amount information may include the price of the item among the payment amount information.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include, after delivery of the item as a gift is completed, obtaining sixth input information for requesting a return of the gift of the item from the user; and providing an item return page including the payment amount information, information indicating that the gift wrapping is selected for the item, and refund amount information in response to the sixth input information, wherein the refund amount The information may include the price of the item among the payment amount information.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include inputting feedback information on the gift wrapping when the gift wrapping is selected for the item and the recipient accepts the gift of the item on a page related to the gift acceptance. The method may further include providing a feedback page including a fourth area, wherein the feedback information may include at least one of rating information and review information on the gift wrapping.

In an exemplary embodiment, when the gift wrapping is selected for the item and the recipient selects to receive the item in exchange for points used in a service related to the electronic device on a page related to accepting the gift, the points The amount of may be determined by the price of the item.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include, when the recipient inputs delivery address information on a page related to acceptance of the gift, the first logistics capable of wrapping the gift based on the input of the second information and the delivery address information. The method further includes checking a center, wherein the first distribution center is located at a distance from at least one distribution center capable of gift wrapping among one or more distribution centers corresponding to the delivery address information to the distribution center according to the delivery address information. can be determined based on

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include providing logistics management information about the item, including information about the item and information indicating that the gift wrapping for the item is selected, to a management server of the first distribution center. The step of providing as may be further included.

In an exemplary embodiment, when one gift wrapping option is selected by the user from among one or more gift wrapping options set corresponding to the item based on the characteristic information for the gift wrapping, the logistics management information is the selected gift wrapping option. Information on one gift wrapping option may be further included, and the first distribution center may be a distribution center capable of supporting the selected one gift wrapping option.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include, when the gift wrapping is selected for the item and the recipient accepts the gift of the item in a page related to the gift acceptance, the gift wrapping in the first distribution center. The method may further include providing information on a delivery start schedule of the item, which is determined based on an expected required time for the processing of the item.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include, when the gift wrapping is selected for the item and the recipient accepts the gift of the item on a page related to the gift acceptance, at least one of the user and the recipient The method may further include providing delivery information of the item, wherein the delivery information may include information indicating that the gift wrapping of the item is selected.

In an exemplary embodiment, the information management method may include checking delivery address information of the recipient based on the identification information when identification information of the recipient set in a service related to the electronic device is identifiable through the first information. step; and checking information on at least one distribution center capable of wrapping the gift among one or more distribution centers corresponding to the delivery address information.

In an exemplary embodiment, obtaining information about an expected average packaging lead time for processing the gift wrapping from the at least one distribution center; and determining an additional delivery time expected to occur for delivery of the item when the gift wrapping is selected, based on the information on the average wrapping time, wherein the second area includes the additional delivery time. You can include information about how long it takes to ship.

In an exemplary embodiment, in response to the input of the second information, identifying a first distribution center having the closest distance to the delivery address information as a distribution center for shipping the item; Determining an expected delivery time required for processing the gift wrapping at the first distribution center and an expected delivery time required to deliver the item from the first distribution center to the destination information; and determining a specific date on which delivery arrival of the item is guaranteed and an order deadline for guaranteeing delivery arrival up to the specific date, based on the packaging required period and the delivery required period, further comprising the step of determining the payment information The page may include information about the specific date and the order deadline.

An electronic device for managing information for gifting an item according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, comprising: a processor; and one or more memories storing one or more instructions, the one or more instructions, when executed, causing the processor to: send an item to an item in response to first input information of a user using item gifting. checking information about; In response to the user's second input information for gifting the item to the recipient, checking whether or not gift wrapping is supported for the item based on the characteristic information of the item and whether or not the gift is available. ; and if the item is giftable and the gift wrapping is supported, a first area for inputting first information about the recipient and a second area for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping for the item. The processor may be controlled to perform the step of providing the payment information page including the payment information page.

An electronic device outputting information for presenting an item according to various embodiments of the present disclosure includes: a processor; and one or more memories storing one or more instructions, wherein the one or more instructions, when executed, cause the processor to: send first input information related to an item of a user using item gifting to a server. sending to the device; Corresponding to the first input information, receiving information on the item from the server device; based on the information about the item, transmitting second input information of the user for presenting the item to the recipient to the server device; A first area for inputting first information about the recipient in response to the second input information when it is confirmed based on the characteristic information of the item that the item can be gifted and gift wrapping for the item is supported. and receiving, from the server device, a payment information page including a second area for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping for the item; and outputting the payment information page.

The various embodiments of the present disclosure described above are only some of the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, and various embodiments reflecting the technical features of the various embodiments of the present disclosure can be made by those skilled in the art. It can be derived and understood based on the detailed description to be described below.

The present invention provides a method for setting an electronic device to allow a user to select information on whether or not to provide a recipient with an option to receive a gift item in exchange for points on a service, thereby promoting the user's convenience in gift giving and making it easier for the user to receive a gift. It has a technical effect in terms of improving the satisfaction of the receiver.

The present invention provides a method for an electronic device to provide a widget for a recipient to set delivery address information on a service by an electronic device, and thus to facilitate the recipient's gift reception and prevention of erroneous delivery. has a phosphorus effect.

In addition, the present invention provides a method for an electronic device to provide a user with an option to select gift wrapping for gift wrapping of an item, thereby promoting the convenience of managing gift wrapping of the item and enhancing the satisfaction of the user and the recipient. It has a technical effect on the side.

The effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. will be.

1 is a diagram for explaining an information management system in which a method of operating an electronic device for information management according to various embodiments may be implemented.
2 is a diagram illustrating configurations of a server device and a user device according to various embodiments.
3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operating method for the server device 100 to check whether an item can be presented as a gift according to various embodiments.
5 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.
6 is a diagram illustrating an operating method in which the server device 100 provides information related to payment cancellation or return of a gift item according to various embodiments.
7 is a diagram illustrating an operating method in which the server device 100 provides additional information in a payment step for a gift of a user's item based on information on a recipient's delivery address, according to various embodiments.
8 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of setting a widget including information provided based on a log-in status of a receiver for a service by the server device 100 according to various embodiments.
10 to 11 illustrate an example of outputting an item detail page through which the user device 200 can acquire user input information for presenting an item based on the operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. It is an illustrated drawing.
12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a user based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a recipient based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments.
15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating other examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a user based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments.
17 to 23 are diagrams illustrating other examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a recipient based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments.

The following embodiments combine elements and features of various embodiments in a predetermined form. Each component or feature may be considered optional unless explicitly stated otherwise. Each component or feature may be implemented in a form not combined with other components or features. In addition, various embodiments may be configured by combining some components and features. The order of operations described in various embodiments may be changed. Some components or features of one embodiment may be included in another embodiment, or may be replaced with corresponding components or features of another embodiment.

In the description of the drawings, procedures or steps that may obscure the gist of various embodiments are not described, and procedures or steps that can be understood by those skilled in the art are not described. did

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "comprising" or "including" a certain element, it means that it may further include other elements, not excluding other elements, unless otherwise stated. do. In addition, terms such as “… unit”, “… unit”, and “module” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software. can be implemented as Also, “a or an”, “one”, “the” and like terms are used herein in the context of describing various embodiments (particularly in the context of the claims below). Unless otherwise indicated or clearly contradicted by context, both the singular and the plural can be used.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments according to various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The detailed description set forth below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings is intended to describe exemplary embodiments of various embodiments, and is not intended to represent a single embodiment.

In addition, specific terms used in various embodiments are provided to help understanding of various embodiments, and the use of these specific terms may be changed into other forms without departing from the technical spirit of various embodiments. .

1 is a diagram for explaining an information management system in which a method of operating an electronic device for information management according to various embodiments may be implemented.

Referring to FIG. 1 , an information management system according to various embodiments may be implemented in various types of electronic devices. For example, the information management system may be implemented in the server device 100 and the user device 200 . In other words, the server device 100 and the user device 200 may perform operations according to various embodiments of the present disclosure based on an information management system implemented in each device. Meanwhile, the information management system according to various embodiments is not limited to that shown in FIG. 1 and may be implemented in more various electronic devices and servers.

The server device 100 according to various embodiments may be a device that performs wireless and wired communication with a plurality of user devices 200 and includes a storage having a large storage capacity. For example, the server device 100 may be a cloud device that works with a plurality of user devices.

The user device 200 according to various embodiments may be a device that can be used by an individual user, such as a desktop PC, a tablet PC, or a mobile terminal. In addition, other electronic devices performing similar functions may be used as the user device 200 .

An information management system according to various embodiments may include various modules for operation. The modules included in the information management system are implemented so that the physical devices (eg, the server device 100 and the user device 200) in which the information management system is implemented (or included in the physical device) can perform designated operations. It can be computer code or one or more instructions. In other words, the physical device in which the information management system is implemented stores a plurality of modules in a memory in the form of computer code, and when the plurality of modules stored in the memory are executed, the plurality of modules are designated by the physical device corresponding to the plurality of modules. actions can be performed.

2 is a diagram illustrating configurations of a server device and a user device according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the server device 100 and the user device 200 may include an input/output unit 210, a communication unit 220, a storage 230, and a processor 240.

The input/output unit 210 may be various interfaces or connection ports that receive user input or output information to the user. The input/output unit 210 may include an input module and an output module, and the input module receives a user input from a user. User input may be made in various forms including key input, touch input, and voice input. Examples of input modules capable of receiving such user input include a traditional keypad, keyboard, and mouse, as well as a touch sensor that detects a user's touch, a microphone that receives a voice signal, a camera that recognizes gestures through image recognition, A proximity sensor including at least one of an illuminance sensor or an infrared sensor for detecting user approach, a motion sensor for recognizing a user's motion through an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor, and various other types of sensors that detect or receive user input. There is an input means, and the input module according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of the devices listed above. Here, the touch sensor may be implemented as a piezoelectric or capacitive touch sensor that detects a touch through a touch panel attached to a display panel or a touch film, an optical touch sensor that detects a touch by an optical method, and the like. In addition, the input module may be implemented in the form of an input interface (USB port, PS/2 port, etc.) connecting an external input device that receives a user input instead of a device that detects a user input by itself. Also, the output module may output various types of information. The output module may include at least one of a display for outputting an image, a speaker for outputting sound, a haptic device for generating vibration, and other various types of output means. In addition, the output module may be implemented in the form of a port type output interface connecting the above-described individual output means.

For example, an output module in the form of a display may display text, still images, and moving images. Displays include liquid crystal displays (LCDs), light emitting diodes (LEDs) displays, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) displays, flat panel displays (FPDs), and transparent displays. display), curved display, flexible display, 3D display, holographic display, projector, and other various types of devices capable of performing image output functions. may contain at least one. Such a display may be in the form of a touch display integrally formed with the touch sensor of the input module.

The communication unit 220 may communicate with other devices. Accordingly, the server device 100 and the user device 200 may transmit and receive information with other devices through a communication unit. For example, the server device 100 and the user device 200 may communicate with each other or with other devices using a communication unit.

Here, communication, that is, transmission and reception of data may be performed by wire or wireless. To this end, the communication unit includes a wired communication module that accesses the Internet through a LAN (Local Area Network), a mobile communication module that accesses a mobile communication network through a mobile communication base station to transmit and receive data, and a wireless local area network (WLAN) such as Wi-Fi. Area Network)-based communication method or WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)-based communication method such as Bluetooth or Zigbee, a short-distance communication module, or GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) such as GPS (Global Positioning System) ) may include a satellite communication module using a satellite communication module or a combination thereof.

The storage 230 may store various types of information. Storage may temporarily or semi-permanently store data. For example, the storage of the server 100 includes an operating system (OS) for driving the server 100, a program for generating data or braille for hosting a website, or an application (eg, a web application). ) may be stored. In addition, the storage may store the modules in the form of computer code as described above.

Examples of the storage 230 include a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a flash memory, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. This can be. Such storage may be provided in a built-in type or a detachable type.

The processor 240 controls overall operations of the server device 100 and the user device 200 . To this end, the processor 240 may perform calculations and processing of various types of information and control operations of components of the server 100 . For example, the processor 240 may execute a program or application for information management. The processor 240 may be implemented as a computer or a similar device according to hardware, software, or a combination thereof. In terms of hardware, the processor 240 may be implemented in the form of an electronic circuit that performs a control function by processing electrical signals, and in terms of software, it may be implemented in the form of a program that drives the processor 240 in hardware. Meanwhile, in the following description, unless otherwise noted, operations of the server device 100 and the user device 200 may be interpreted as being performed under the control of the processor 240 . That is, when the modules implemented in the above-described information management system are executed, the modules may be interpreted as controlling the processor 240 to perform the following operations on the server device 100 and the user device 200.

In summary, various embodiments may be implemented through various means. For example, various embodiments may be implemented by hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof.

In the case of hardware implementation, the method according to various embodiments includes one or more application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), and FPGAs. (field programmable gate arrays), processors, controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, etc.

In the case of implementation by firmware or software, the method according to various embodiments may be implemented in the form of a module, procedure, or function that performs functions or operations described below. For example, software codes can be stored in memory and run by a processor. The memory may be located inside or outside the processor, and may exchange data with the processor by various means known in the art.

Hereinafter, various embodiments will be described in more detail based on the above technical idea. The above-described contents may be applied to various embodiments described below. For example, operations, functions, and terms that are not defined in various embodiments described below may be performed and described based on the contents described above.

In the following description, various embodiments will be described on the premise that the server device 100 performs an information management operation, and according to various embodiments, the server device 100 or the server device 100 may present an item The user device 200 receiving the information for the purpose may output related information.

In managing information for presenting an item, the server device 100 provides information necessary for a user to set the recipient to select an item to be gifted in exchange for a point used in a service related to the server device 100. An operation provided through the payment information page may be performed as shown in FIG. 3 .

3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.

According to various embodiments, in operation 301, the server device 100 may check information about an item in response to the user's first input information.

For example, an item that is a target of information that the server device 100 checks according to operation 301 may correspond to a gift item that the user intends to present the item to another recipient.

For example, the user's first input information corresponding to checking information on an item may include input information for searching for an item and input information for checking an item detail page of the item. That is, in the process of gifting an item, the user may search for the name or keyword of the item, access the item detail page of the item, and obtain information on the item.

For example, on an item detail page of an item that a user accesses by inputting first input information, information about the item, purchase icon information used for the user to directly purchase the item, and the user can send the item to another recipient. Present icon information for presenting to the person may be included. That is, the server device 100 may provide an item detail page including the above information in response to the user's first input information, and the user may directly purchase the item or gift it to another recipient through the item detail page. can

According to various embodiments, in operation 303, the server device 100 may check whether a gift is possible based on the property information of the item in response to the user's second input information for gifting the checked item to the recipient.

For example, the user's second input information for presenting an item to the recipient may be information obtained from the user to the server device 100 through an item detail page provided in correspondence to the user's first input information, Whether or not a gift is possible based on item characteristic information may be determined according to the second input information.

Specifically, the item detail page accessed by the user to check the item may include gift icon information for the user to present the corresponding item to another recipient, and the second input information corresponds to the gift icon information. Can contain input information. In this case, the server device 100 may check whether a gift is possible based on the characteristic information of the corresponding item in response to the user's input information for the present icon information, and the user presents the item directly on the item detail page. Since an input is made to do so, related information for presenting the corresponding item can be received through the server device 100 thereafter.

Or, in detail, an item detail page that a user accesses to check an item may include purchase icon information used for the user to directly purchase the corresponding item, and the second input information is the item through the purchase icon information. may include one or more input information required to present. In this case, the server device 100 may provide an order information confirmation area for purchasing a corresponding item in response to user input information for purchase icon information. At this time, the order information confirmation area may include a gift setting area where the user can change the corresponding item to a gift instead of purchasing it and input setting information, and the server device 100 provides the user with the gift. In response to the input information for the following setting area, it may be to check whether a gift is possible based on the characteristic information of the corresponding item. That is, the server device 100 primarily provides an order information confirmation area for purchasing a corresponding item according to user input information corresponding to purchase icon information included in the item detail page, and provides the order information confirmation area through the order information confirmation area. It may be to check whether a gift is available based on the user's input information corresponding to the gift setting area for the corresponding item. At this time, if the user's input information corresponding to the gift setting area for the item is obtained, the buy icon information displayed in the order information confirmation area for purchasing the item disappears, and gift icon information may be generated and displayed instead. there is. The user first inputs to purchase an item on the item detail page to receive an order information confirmation area for purchasing the corresponding item through the server device 100, and additionally inputs to gift the item in the order information confirmation area Then, information for presenting the corresponding item may be received through the server device 100 .

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an operating method for the server device 100 to check whether an item can be presented as a gift according to various embodiments.

In FIG. 4 , the server device 100 corresponds to the user's first input information for checking information on an item, an item including purchase icon information for purchasing an item and present icon information for presenting the item. A detailed page may be provided (401).

At this time, when the user's input information is obtained corresponding to the present icon information included in the item detail page as in operation 403, the server device 100 provides characteristic information of the item in response to the input information obtained in operation 405. Based on this, it is possible to check whether the item can be gifted, and if the item can be gifted, additional information for proceeding with the gifting process of the item can be provided to the user.

When the user's input information is obtained corresponding to the purchase icon information included in the item detail page as in operation 407, the server device 100 provides an order information confirmation area related to item purchase in response to the acquired input information. can The order information confirmation area may include a gift setting area in which information to be set by changing the item to gifting instead of purchasing it may be input, and based on this, the user's input information corresponding to the gift setting area may be obtained. can When the user's input information corresponding to the gift giving setting area is obtained, the server device 100 checks whether or not the item can be gifted based on the characteristic information of the item in operation 409, and if the item can be gifted, performs a presenting procedure for the item. You can provide the user with additional information to proceed.

The input information obtained from the user to the server device 100 according to operation 403 or 407 in FIG. 4 may be included in the second input information obtained by the server device 100 from the user according to operation 303 of FIG. 3 .

For example, the item detail page provided in response to the user's first input information corresponds to an input of a recipient who receives an item as a gift target according to operation 305 to be described later, and the corresponding item is displayed in a service related to the server device 100. Guidance information related to setting information of a user enabling a user to select exchange/receipt for used points may be included, and the corresponding guide information may be displayed above gift icon information included in an item detail page.

According to various embodiments, in operation 305, if the checked item can be gifted, the server device 100 sends the checked item to the service according to the first area for inputting first information about the recipient and the recipient's input. It is possible to provide a payment information page including a second area for inputting second information set to enable selection of exchange with used points.

For example, the first area for inputting first information about the recipient may be an area for the user to input identification information of the recipient for gifting an item or a message for delivery to the recipient, and the recipient's identification information. may be information that can be used to determine the recipient of the item to be gifted, such as the recipient's name or contact information.

For example, the second area for inputting the second information may be an area included on a payment information page based on the fact that the price of an item to be gifted is equal to or less than a set amount. That is, when a user intends to gift an item to a recipient, only when the price of the item is equal to or less than a set amount, the user may choose to receive the item as a gift in exchange for points used in a service related to the server device 100 according to the recipient's input. The second area may be included on the payment information page, and the recipient may select either receiving the item or receiving the exchange for points. If the price of the item exceeds a certain amount, the user cannot be set to exchange the item as a gift with the above points according to the recipient's input, and the second area is not provided through the payment information page, The recipient can receive only the item subject to the gift without a selection option for receiving the exchange for points. For example, if the amount of the item to be gifted exceeds 500,000 won, the server device 100 may not provide a function for setting the user to select exchange of the item to be gifted with the above points according to the recipient's input. there is.

For example, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points, the user's payment method for paying for the item as a gift this may be limited. Receiving an item as a gift in exchange for points can be understood as a gift certificate corresponding to the amount corresponding to the point being paid to the recipient, and therefore, exchanging and receiving an item as a gift in points is the same as in the case of paying a gift certificate to the user. Some payment methods may be limited.

For example, when a user tries to pay for an item without inputting the second information through the second area so that the recipient receives the item as a gift, 1) paying the amount corresponding to the item through the user's mobile phone payment 2) Payment for the item by paying the amount corresponding to the item through the user's card payment, or 3) Deducting the discount amount from the amount corresponding to the item by applying a discount coupon held by the user The user pays for the item by paying the amount, or 4) pays the amount corresponding to the item first, but charges a certain amount in the form of payback, and as a result, pays for the item with a discounted amount. Various payment methods can be used to pay for the item to be gifted. However, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points, the user's mobile phone payment is restricted or the operator of the card the user wants to pay Depending on the policy related to, some payment methods may be restricted, such as card payment restrictions. As a specific example, depending on the settings of the server device 100, even if the user inputs the second information through the second area, the user can proceed with the mobile phone payment. In this case, the same procedure as the mobile phone payment for general items is performed. When it is provided to the user and it is impossible to proceed with the payment, such as when the mobile phone is not connected to data, the server device 100 may provide guidance information for reselecting a payment method. Alternatively, depending on the setting of the server device 100, if the user inputs the second information through the second area, the mobile phone payment may be restricted regardless of the characteristics or price of the item to be gifted. In this case, Even if the user makes an input to proceed with payment, the server device 100 provides guidance information prompting the user to select a payment method again.

For example, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive an item that is a gift object or exchange it for points, the amount of points that the recipient can receive is determined by the user. may be determined by the amount actually paid. That is, if the user paid the price of the item as it was without any special price discount in the process of paying for the item to be gifted, the points that the recipient can acquire through the exchange can be determined to be the same as the price of the item. If an amount discounted from the price of the corresponding item is paid, such as by applying a price discount coupon in the process of paying for , the points that the recipient can acquire through exchange receipt may be determined as the discounted amount.

For example, when the user completes payment for an item to be a gift through the payment information page according to operation 305, the server device 100 provides the recipient with information or a page related to acceptance of the gift of the item. can be performed.

When the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive an item that is a gift target or exchange it for points, the recipient receives information related to acceptance of the item as a gift. It is possible to select whether to receive the item directly from the page or whether to receive the item in exchange for a point used in a service related to the server device 100 instead of the item. That is, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the user can select to receive the item as a gift target or exchange it for points, the server device 100 determines whether to directly receive the item from the recipient or not. It is possible to provide an input area for selecting whether or not to exchange for points used in services related to the server device 100 instead of items, and the input area is on a page providing information related to accepting the gift of the item to the recipient. may also be included. Meanwhile, providing information related to accepting a gift may include providing a message including link information to a page where information related to accepting a gift may be input to a recipient.

For example, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive an item that is a gift target or exchange it for points, and the recipient selects to receive the item in response thereto, Delivery information of the corresponding item may be provided to at least one of the user and the receiver. That is, when the user selects to receive the item, the corresponding item must be delivered to the recipient, so information related to delivery can be provided to the user gifting the item or the recipient receiving the item.

For example, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points, and the recipient selects exchange for points in response thereto In this case, information on the fact that the recipient exchanged the corresponding item for points may be provided to the user. That is, when the recipient has exchanged and received the points, information informing of this may be provided to the user who presented the item.

For example, when the user inputs the second information through the second area so that the recipient can select to receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points, and the recipient selects exchange for points in response thereto , Purchase proposal information for an item corresponding to the corresponding point amount may be additionally provided to the receiver. If some items are included in the product selection list, such as the receiver's list of planned purchases or list of items of interest, and there is at least one item corresponding to an amount in a range similar to the amount of the corresponding point, the server device 100 may provide information guiding that the exchanged points can be added to purchase the at least one item. Alternatively, if some items are included in the product selection list of the recipient and there is at least one item with a price lower than the amount of the corresponding point, the server device 100 converts the at least one item to the exchange received point. You may also provide information to guide you to purchase.

Meanwhile, when the server device 100 manages information for presenting an item, the server device 100 transmits information necessary for the user to select gift wrapping depending on whether or not gift wrapping is supported for an item to be gifted, and payment information. An operation provided through a page may be performed as shown in FIG. 5 .

5 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.

According to various embodiments, in operation 501, the server device 100 may check information about an item in response to the user's first input information.

For example, an item that is a target of information that the server device 100 checks according to operation 501 may correspond to a gift item that the user intends to present the item to another recipient.

For example, the user's first input information corresponding to checking information on an item may include input information for searching for an item and input information for checking an item detail page of the item. That is, in the process of gifting an item, the user may search for the name or keyword of the item, access the item detail page of the item, and obtain information on the item.

According to various embodiments, in response to the user's second input information for presenting the item identified in operation 503 to the recipient, based on the property information of the item, gift packaging for the item according to whether or not the item can be gifted and whether or not the gift can be presented. You can check if it is supported.

For example, the user's second input information for presenting an item to the recipient may be information obtained from the user to the server device 100 through an item detail page provided in correspondence to the user's first input information, Whether or not a gift is possible based on item characteristic information may be determined according to the second input information.

Specifically, the item detail page accessed by the user to check the item may include gift icon information for the user to present the corresponding item to another recipient, and the second input information corresponds to the gift icon information. Can contain input information.

Or, in detail, an item detail page that a user accesses to check an item may include purchase icon information used for the user to directly purchase the corresponding item, and the second input information is the item through the purchase icon information. may include one or more input information required to present. In this case, the server device 100 may provide an order information confirmation area for purchasing a corresponding item in response to user input information for purchase icon information. At this time, the order information confirmation area may include a gift setting area where the user can change the corresponding item to a gift instead of purchasing it and input setting information, and the server device 100 provides the user with the gift. In response to the input information for the following setting area, it may be to check whether a gift is possible based on the characteristic information of the corresponding item. The user first inputs to purchase an item on the item detail page to receive an order information confirmation area for purchasing the corresponding item through the server device 100, and additionally inputs to gift the item in the order information confirmation area Then, information for presenting the corresponding item may be received through the server device 100 .

For example, whether or not gift wrapping for an item is supported may be confirmed by the server device 100 only when the corresponding item is giftable, and gift wrapping support for an item that can be gifted according to item property information. Whether or not and gift wrapping options may be set differently.

According to various embodiments, in operation 505, if the identified item can be gifted and gift wrapping is supported, the server device 100 provides a first area for inputting first information about the recipient and a gift for the identified item. A payment information page including a second area for inputting second information for selecting a package may be provided.

For example, the first area for inputting first information about the recipient may be an area for the user to input identification information of the recipient for gifting an item or a message for delivery to the recipient, and the recipient's identification information. may be information that can be used to determine the recipient of the item to be gifted, such as the recipient's name or contact information.

For example, the second area for inputting the second information may include information about the cost of the gift wrapping, and if no cost is incurred because a free promotion for gift wrapping is applied, the gift wrapping Information on the cost of may be displayed for deletion on the second area, and information on the free promotion may be included in the second area.

For example, the second area may include button information for providing guide information on gift wrapping, and if user input information corresponding to corresponding button information is acquired, the server device 100 receives the corresponding input information. According to the information, an operation of providing a guide page including the above guide information may be performed.

For example, when second information is input through the second area, the second area is information for selecting one gift wrapping option among one or more gift wrapping options set to correspond to a gift target item for gift wrapping. It can be provided by including an additional area where you can enter. For example, when the user inputs second information through the second area, one or more gift wrapping options settable for a gift item may be additionally provided on the second area in the form of a table, and one or more gift wrapping options A table including them may be provided through some areas included in the second area. Here, one or more gift wrapping options set corresponding to a gift item may mean various gift wrapping selection options applicable to a corresponding item based on characteristic information of the gift item. In addition, the characteristic information of an item related to gift wrapping may include characteristics for determining gift wrapping for a corresponding item in relation to storage, distribution, or transportation of the item.

Specifically, if the characteristics of the item being gifted include 1) characteristics that require the item to remain fresh or in good condition, 2) the item has a shelf life or has a shorter shelf life than other items, or 3) Gift wrapping for the item may be restricted if the item has characteristics such as temperature, humidity, light, etc. . For example, such an item may include a food item. If gift wrapping is applied to such an item as a gift, if it is judged that it is difficult to maintain the condition, the gift wrapping itself is limited, or only some gift wrapping options that are gift wrapped so that the condition can be maintained are gift wrapped for the item. can be set as a gift wrapping option for

Alternatively, even when the characteristics of the target item include characteristics that are sensitive to external shocks and require separate management for conditions related to shock prevention for goods to be worn, gift wrapping for the corresponding item may be restricted. For example, such an item may include an item including an electronic product of a certain size or a certain weight or more that needs to be protected from external shock, or an item made of a material sensitive to external shock such as glass. If gift wrapping is applied to such an item as a gift, if it is determined that it is difficult to prevent the item from being impacted and maintain its condition accordingly, the gift wrapping itself is limited, or the gift wrapping is made to prevent shock and maintain its condition accordingly. Only some gift wrapping options can be set as gift wrapping options for gift wrapping of a corresponding item.

If the characteristics of an item that is a gift target do not include characteristics that may limit gift wrapping as described above, gift wrapping options for the item may be set in various ways according to settings of a seller or a service related to the server device 100. . That is, a gift wrapping option considering various options such as packaging for gift appearance or packaging for minimizing external impact may be set for an item to be gifted, and the service may be set as a supportable gift wrapping option for the item or the service It may be provided to the user in a manner in which the seller of the corresponding item selects and sets some of those determined as supportable gift wrapping options for the corresponding item. In this case, depending on the gift wrapping option, an additional cost may be incurred in addition to the basic cost of gift wrapping, and information on the additional cost may be provided together with information on the gift wrapping option.

For example, when the user makes an input for paying for a gift of an item on the payment information page provided by the server device 100 through operation 505, the server device 100 responds with confirmation related to the gift payment information. You can perform an operation to provide a page. At this time, if the second information is input through the second area, since the user has selected gift wrapping, the server device 100 provides the confirmation page with information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the corresponding item and the It can be set to include payment amount information including the price and cost of gift wrapping. That is, in the process of paying for a gift for an item, information related to the selection of gift wrapping for the item may be provided together.

For example, when the user completes payment for an item to be a gift through the payment information page according to operation 505, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing a page related to acceptance of the gift of the item to the recipient. there is. At this time, if the second information is input through the second area, since the user has selected gift wrapping, the server device 100 provides information indicating that the gift wrapping is selected for the corresponding item in the page related to accepting the corresponding gift, and It can be set to include payment amount information including the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping. That is, in the process of paying for a gift for an item, information related to the selection of gift wrapping for the item may be provided together.

For example, the payment is canceled after the user completes payment for an item subject to gift through the payment information page according to operation 505, or the payment for the item subject to gift is canceled through the payment information page according to operation 405. When the item is returned after completion and delivery of the corresponding item is completed, the server device 100 may provide information related to payment cancellation or return to the user or recipient. It may include information related to which gift wrap was selected for the package.

For example, if input information for requesting cancellation of payment for a gift of an item is obtained from the user after the user completes payment for the gift of an item, the server device 100 responds to the corresponding input information to the price of the item. and payment amount information including the cost of gift wrapping, information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for an item, and payment cancellation page including refund amount information may be provided. That is, in the process of canceling payment for a gift for an item, information related to the selection of gift wrapping for the item may be provided together.

At this time, in relation to the processing status of the gift of the item, input information for requesting payment cancellation is obtained from the user before the gift wrapping of the item is processed at the confirmed distribution center to ship the item as the payment is completed. If so, the refund amount information included in the payment cancellation page may include the same amount as the payment amount information. In this case, both the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user.

However, if input information for a payment cancellation request is obtained from the user after the gift wrapping of the item has already been processed at the logistics center confirmed to ship the item as payment is completed, the refund amount included in the payment cancellation page The information may include only an amount corresponding to the price of a corresponding item among payment amount information. In this case, only the price of the item excluding the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user.

Or, in relation to the reason for canceling payment for the gift of an item, when input information for requesting payment cancellation is obtained from the user after the gift of the item is accepted by the recipient, such payment cancellation request is not in stock or the product is not in stock. If the refund amount information included in the payment cancellation page may include the same amount as the payment amount information, if it is due to a reason such as a defect in processing the gift for the gift. In this case, both the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user. However, if the payment cancellation request as described above is due to reasons such as simple change of mind of the user or recipient or personal circumstances, the refund amount information included in the payment cancellation page may include only the amount corresponding to the price of the item among the payment amount information. there is. In this case, only the price of the item excluding the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user. In addition, if input information for a payment cancellation request is obtained from the user before the gift of the item is accepted by the recipient, the refund amount information included in the payment cancellation page, regardless of whether or not the gift wrapping of the item is processed, is combined with the payment amount information. It can be set to include the same amount, and both the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user.

As another example, if input information for a return request for a gift item is obtained from the user or a receiver after the user completes payment for the gift item and delivery of the item is completed, the server device 100 receives the corresponding input In response to the information, an operation of providing an item return page including payment amount information including the price of the corresponding item and gift wrapping cost, information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the item, and refund amount information may be performed. That is, in the process of returning a gift for an item, information related to the selection of gift wrapping for the item may be provided together.

At this time, in relation to the processing status of the gift of the item, if the item is returned, it corresponds to the case where the gift wrapping of the item has already been completed and delivered to the recipient, so the refund amount information included in the item return page Among the amount information, only the amount corresponding to the price of the corresponding item may be included. In this case, only the price of the item excluding the cost of gift wrapping can be refunded to the user.

6 is a diagram illustrating an operating method in which the server device 100 provides information related to payment cancellation or return of a gift item according to various embodiments.

The server device 100 may obtain a payment cancellation request or return request for a gift item from a user or a receiver (601). When a payment cancellation request or return request for a gift of an item is obtained, the server device 100 provides information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the gift target item and the user's payment including the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping. Amount information may be checked (603).

At this time, if the payment cancellation request is obtained, in operation 605, if the server device 100 obtains the payment cancellation request before processing the gift wrapping of the item at the confirmed distribution center to ship the item as a gift, Refund amount information including the same amount as the payment amount information can be checked. On the other hand, if the payment cancellation request is obtained after processing the gift wrapping of the item at the distribution center identified to ship the item subject to the gift, the refund amount information including the amount excluding the cost of gift wrapping from the payment amount information can be checked. can

If the request for return is obtained, in operation 607, the server device 100 returns a refund amount including an amount excluding the cost of gift wrapping based on the fact that gift wrapping of the item to be gifted has already been completed and the item has been delivered to the recipient. information can be checked.

The server device 100, which has confirmed the information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the item, the payment amount information, and the refund amount information according to operations 603 to 607, may provide a payment cancellation page or an item return page including the corresponding information. Yes (609).

For example, payment for an item for which gift wrapping is selected by the user is completed through a payment information page in operation 505, and based on this, the recipient accepts the gift of the item through a page related to acceptance of the gift of the corresponding item provided to the recipient. If accepted, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing the recipient with a feedback page including an area for inputting feedback information on the gift wrapping selected for the corresponding item. That is, the server device 100 may obtain feedback information for evaluating the satisfaction of the gift wrapping applied to the item from a recipient receiving the item as a gift target, and such feedback information may be used to give the recipient a rating for the selected gift wrapping. It can be obtained by granting or writing a review. The feedback page may basically include identification information about the user who presented the item and the feedback information, and if the recipient is logged in to a service related to the server device 100 or is a member of the service, the recipient It may further include identification information about.

For example, the payment information page provided by the server device 100 according to operation 505 is set so that the recipient can select to receive the item as a gift directly or exchange it with points according to various embodiments of FIG. 3 It may include an area to receive information from a user who wants to present an item.

If the user sets the recipient to be able to directly receive the gift target item or exchange it for points, the page related to accepting the gift provided by the server device 100 to the recipient will display whether to directly receive the gift target item or exchange it with points. An input area for selecting whether or not to receive an exchange may be provided. At this time, if the above user selects gift wrapping for an item and the recipient chooses to receive the item in exchange for points used in the service, the amount of the point is the user including the price of the item and the cost of gift wrapping. It may be determined as an amount corresponding to the price of the item among payment amount information of . That is, when a recipient exchanges a gift of an item for points, an amount corresponding to the cost of gift wrapping may be excluded from exchange for points.

In addition, when the user sets the recipient to be able to directly receive the item to be gifted or to exchange it for points and selects gift wrapping for the item, the server device 100 includes it in a page related to acceptance of the gift provided to the recipient. The payment amount information may be set to include only the price of the corresponding item excluding the cost of gift wrapping. That is, in this case, information about the cost of gift wrapping may not be provided to the recipient.

For example, in response to the user completing payment for an item subject to a gift through a payment information page in operation 505, a page related to accepting a gift of a corresponding item provided by the server device 100 to the recipient, allows the recipient to It can be set so that you can input your shipping address information. Delivery address information input by the recipient through this may be used to identify a distribution center for shipping an item to be a gift. That is, the server device 100 may check one or more logistics centers for shipping the item based on the input shipping address information, and ship the item through any one of the identified one or more logistics centers. can be set At this time, if the user selects gift wrapping for the gift of the corresponding item, the server device 100 can identify at least one distribution center capable of processing the selected gift wrapping among the identified one or more distribution centers, It is possible to set the item to be shipped through any one of the at least one checked distribution center.

That is, in the case where the user inputs selection of gift wrapping for the gift of an item, if the recipient inputs shipping address information through a page related to gift acceptance, the server device 100 provides the input for selecting gift wrapping and the recipient's A specific distribution center capable of gift wrapping can be identified based on the fact that the shipping address information is obtained. The identified distribution center is at least one distribution center capable of processing gift wrapping among one or more distribution centers corresponding to the recipient's delivery address information. may be a distribution center selected from In this case, the specific distribution center may correspond to a distribution center selected according to a distance from the distribution center according to the delivery address information among at least one distribution center capable of processing the gift wrapping. A distribution center with the closest distance may be determined as the specific distribution center.

In this way, for a specific distribution center where gift wrapping is determined for the release of the selected item, the server device 100 may provide information on the item and information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the item. That is, when the server device 100 confirms a distribution center where an item selected for gift wrapping is to be shipped, the management server of the distribution center includes information on the item and information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for the item. Logistics management information for the corresponding item may be provided. If, according to the above-described embodiment with respect to gift wrapping options, one or more gift wrapping options are set for gift wrapping of a corresponding item based on characteristic information of an item to be gifted, and the user selects one of the gift wrapping options. In this case, information on one gift sporulation option selected by the user may be included in logistics management information for the above item and provided together.

At this time, when one or more gift wrapping options are set for gift wrapping of the item and the user selects one of the gift wrapping options, the server device 100 selects one or more distribution centers corresponding to the recipient's delivery address information. Since a distribution center capable of handling one gift wrapping option is identified and distribution management information for the item is provided to the management server of the distribution center, the server device 100 transmits information on the gift wrapping option to the item. Providing the information included in the logistics management information for the product may mean that a logistics center receiving the information corresponds to a logistics center capable of supporting the selected gift wrapping option.

In addition, with respect to a specific distribution center where gift wrapping is determined for the delivery of a selected item, the server device 100 determines an expected required time for gift wrapping processing in the specific distribution center or from the specific distribution center. It is possible to obtain information on the expected time required for gift wrapping processing, and to determine a starting schedule for shipping the item from the specific distribution center according to the expected required time for gift wrapping processing. That is, the server device 100 may determine a starting schedule for shipping an item based on an expected required time for gift wrapping processing in the specific distribution center in association with the specific distribution center, and the determined shipment Information on the start schedule may be provided to the user or recipient.

For example, in response to the user completing payment for an item subject to a gift through a payment information page according to operation 505, the server device 100 provides the recipient with a gift of the corresponding item on a page related to accepting the item. When the gift of is accepted, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing delivery information of the corresponding item to at least one of the user or the recipient. Here, the delivery information of the item may include information about the delivery status of the item, and the item delivery status may refer to a status related to the delivery progress status of the item, such as item preparation, item dispatch, item loading and unloading, and the like. In this case, the above delivery information may include information indicating that gift wrapping is selected for an item to be delivered.

On the other hand, as described above, the server device 100 provides the recipient with a page related to acceptance of the gift of the corresponding item, and acquires the recipient's delivery address information through the corresponding page. It is also possible to obtain shipping address information by identifying the . For example, if the receiver corresponds to a member of a service related to the server device 100 and the user can check the identification information of the receiver on the service only with information about the receiver input on the payment information page according to operation 505, the server device (100) may determine the delivery destination information of the receiver preset in the service through the corresponding identification information.

That is, when the set recipient's identification information can be checked based on the recipient's information input by the user on the payment information page in operation 505, the server device 100 can check the recipient's delivery address according to the corresponding identification information. there is. The confirmed delivery address information may be used to identify a distribution center for shipping an item to be a gift. The server device 100 may identify the recipient's shipping address information, check one or more logistics centers for shipping the item based on the shipping address information, and one or more checked distribution centers for shipping the item. You can also check the distribution center of . If the user selects gift wrapping for the gift of the corresponding item, the server device 100 can identify at least one distribution center capable of processing the selected gift wrapping among the identified one or more distribution centers, and Among at least one distribution center, one distribution center for shipping the corresponding item may be identified.

The confirmation procedure for the distribution center of the server device 100 as described above is performed in the payment step for the gift of the user's item based on the confirmation of the recipient's delivery address information, and the server device 100 provides additional information accordingly. can be provided to the user.

For example, when a user selects gift wrapping for gift wrapping of an item, the server device 100 may check at least one distribution center capable of processing gift wrapping, and from the corresponding at least one distribution center, gift wrapping It is possible to obtain information about the average expected lead time for processing. That is, by receiving information on the expected lead time for gift wrapping processing from each of the at least one distribution center and taking an average value thereof, the expected average packaging lead time for processing gift wrapping in the distribution center is calculated. information can be obtained. Based on the average wrapping period, the server device 100 may determine an additional delivery period that is expected to occur additionally for delivery of the item when gift wrapping is selected for the gift of the corresponding item. Here, the additional delivery period that is expected to occur additionally may mean the additional time required to wrap the gift of the item at the distribution center in addition to the normal delivery procedure for the item, and may mean the preparation status of the gift wrapping or logistics of the distribution center It may vary depending on the center's input and output conditions. Information on the additional delivery period determined in this way is included in the second area for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping on the payment information page according to operation 505 in which the user wants to pay for the gift of the item, and is provided to the user. It can be. The user may decide whether or not to maintain the selection of gift wrapping for the gift of the item in consideration of the delivery schedule for the recipient based on the information on the additional required delivery period provided.

For example, when a user selects gift wrapping for a gift of an item, the server device 100 may identify at least one distribution center capable of processing gift wrapping, and among the at least one distribution center, information about a recipient It is possible to check a specific distribution center that has the closest distance to the checked delivery address information. The server device 100 determines the expected packaging lead time for gift wrapping processing in the identified specific distribution center, or provides information on the expected packaging lead time for gift wrapping processing from the identified specific logistics center. It is also possible to determine the estimated delivery time required to deliver the item from the identified specific logistics center to the recipient's delivery address.

At this time, the server device 100 considers both the expected delivery time period and the expected packaging time period to predict a specific date on which delivery arrival of the item is guaranteed and an order deadline for guaranteeing delivery arrival up to the specific date, or information about the expected or determined specific date and order closing time may be included and provided on a payment information page where the user pays for the gift of the item. In other words, if the user selects gift wrapping for the gift of an item, the user can check the date on which delivery of the item for which gift wrapping is selected is guaranteed before paying for the item on the payment information page, as well as the order deadline for this. be able to

7 is a diagram illustrating an operating method in which the server device 100 provides additional information in a payment step for a gift of a user's item based on information on a recipient's delivery address, according to various embodiments.

The server device 100 may check the identification information of the receiver set on the service based on information about the receiver input by the user on the payment information page (701). Confirmation of the recipient's identification information is based on the fact that information about the recipient entered by the user on the payment information page includes information such as the recipient's name or contact information that can identify the recipient's identification information set on the service. can be performed by When the recipient's identification information is confirmed, the server device 100 may acquire the recipient's delivery address information set on the service (703), and gift-wrap an item as a gift target among one or more distribution centers corresponding to the acquired delivery address information. It is possible to check at least one distribution center capable of processing of (705).

Then, in operation 707, the server device 100 obtains information on an expected average wrapping time required for gift wrapping processing from at least one distribution center capable of gift wrapping processing, and according to the average wrapping time required. An additional delivery required period additionally generated for delivery may be determined, and information on the determined additional required delivery required period may be provided to the user through a payment information page.

Alternatively, the server device 100 checks, in operation 709, a distribution center closest to the recipient's delivery address among at least one distribution center capable of processing gift wrapping, and packaging for gift wrapping processing at the nearest distribution center. It is possible to determine the lead time and the lead time required to deliver the item from the nearest distribution center to the destination information. Based on this, the server device 100 may determine the date on which delivery arrival of the gift wrapping selected item is guaranteed and the user's order deadline for guaranteeing delivery arrival, and determine the delivery arrival guarantee date and order deadline time. Information on the payment information can be provided to the user through the payment information page.

Meanwhile, in managing information for presenting an item by the server device 100, in addition to FIGS. In response to a recipient receiving an item as a gift target, various information related to gift receipt of the item may be transmitted and received.

8 is a diagram illustrating another example of an operating method of the server device 100 for information management according to various embodiments.

According to various embodiments, in operation 801, the server device 100 may obtain information about an item to be gifted and information about a recipient to whom the item is to be provided.

For example, information on an item as a gift target acquired by the server device 100 through operation 801 may be information on an item selected by a user to provide a gift to a recipient, and information on the recipient may be information on an item selected by the user to provide a gift to a recipient. It may be information necessary for providing a gift to a recipient obtained as identification information related to the recipient is input in the process of gifting.

According to various embodiments, in operation 803, the server device 100 may provide a message including information related to an item to a receiver based on the acquired information on the receiver.

For example, the message provided by the server device 100 to the receiver through operation 803 may be a message that provides an additional page in response to the receiver's input, and may be set as a form of acquiring the receiver's input. Also, for this purpose, the message may include link information leading to a page including information for the server device 100 to provide the recipient with an item as a gift target.

According to various embodiments, in operation 805, the server device 100 may receive a page request based on a message from a receiver, and the page request may correspond to a page request related to a gift item.

According to various embodiments, in operation 807, in response to the received page request, the server device 100 provides information for receiving an item as a gift based on information related to a recipient stored in a service related to the server device 100. A response page containing configurable widgets can be provided to the recipient.

For example, a response page provided to the recipient through operation 807 by the server device 100 may correspond to a page related to acceptance of an item as a gift.

For example, the widget included in the response page that the server device 100 provides to the recipient through operation 807 determines whether the recipient who receives the gift of the item is logged in to a service related to the server device 100. It may be set differently depending on whether or not the address information set by the receiver on the service is verified. Address information described in the following embodiments is information about an address for a recipient to receive a gift of an item, and may be understood as the same as or corresponding to the shipping address information described in FIGS. 3 to 7 .

For example, when the receiver is logged in to the service, the widget included in the response page may include address information set by the receiver in relation to the service and icon information capable of modifying the address information. That is, address information preset for the service by the receiver is provided through the widget, and a function for modifying the address information may also be provided.

If there is more than one address information set by the recipient on the service, that is, if one or more address information set by the recipient in relation to the service is confirmed, the address information initially provided through the widget on the response page is the address information Among them, it may be set based on address information selected as representative address information. Here, the address information selected as representative address information is address information selected as representative address information for the recipient by the server device 100 because the recipient uses the most in relation to purchase and delivery of items on the service, or address information selected as representative address information for the recipient on the service It may be address information directly selected by the recipient as representative address information.

At this time, if the receiver's input corresponding to the selected address information is acquired in the widget, the server device 100 may select one address information from among one or more pieces of address information set by the receiver in response thereto or add new address information. It is possible to perform an operation to provide a shipping destination management page that provides a function that can be used. In this way, when a recipient inputs an input for selecting address information other than the selected address information among one or more address information included on the delivery destination management page provided by the server device 100, the address information provided through the widget on the response page It can be changed to the other address information.

If there is no address information set by the recipient on the service, that is, if the address information set by the recipient in relation to the service is not confirmed, the address information for the recipient may be omitted from the widget of the response page and displayed. there is.

At this time, if the recipient's input corresponding to the widget is acquired, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing a delivery address management page providing a function for the recipient to add new address information. In this way, when the recipient adds new address information on the delivery management page provided by the server device 100, the added new address information may be provided through a widget on the response page, and the added new address information is for the recipient. It may also be selected as representative address information.

As another example, when the receiver is not logged in to the service, the widget includes a first input area for inputting information for logging in to check address information set by the receiver in relation to the service and the receiver A second input area for inputting address information may be included. That is, a first input area for calling address information previously set by the recipient on the service and a second input area for directly inputting address information by the recipient are included together so that the recipient can select a method for inputting address information. In addition, the recipient can log in to the service through the first input area and confirm and input the preset address information, or directly input his/her own address information through the second input area without logging in to the service.

If the receiver wants to call the preset address information through the first input area, that is, if an input corresponding to the first input area is obtained from the receiver, the server device 100 sends the receiver a log-in page for the service. If the input corresponding to the login page is obtained from the receiver and the receiver is logged in to the service, the widget included on the response page is set by the receiver in relation to the service. It includes address information and icon information capable of modifying the address information. That is, address information preset for the service by the receiver is provided through the widget, and a function for modifying the address information may also be provided.

When there is one or more address information set by the recipient on the service for the recipient who has logged in through the above login input, that is, when one or more address information set by the recipient in relation to the service is confirmed, a widget is displayed on the response page. The address information initially provided through may be set based on address information selected as representative address information among the corresponding one or more address information. Here, the address information selected as representative address information is address information selected as representative address information for the recipient by the server device 100 because the recipient uses the most in relation to purchase and delivery of items on the service, or address information selected as representative address information for the recipient on the service It may be address information directly selected by the recipient as representative address information.

At this time, if the receiver's input corresponding to the selected address information is acquired in the widget, the server device 100 may select one address information from among one or more pieces of address information set by the receiver in response thereto or add new address information. It is possible to perform an operation to provide a shipping destination management page that provides a function that can be used. In this way, when a recipient inputs an input for selecting address information other than the selected address information among one or more address information included on the delivery destination management page provided by the server device 100, the address information provided through the widget on the response page It can be changed to the other address information.

If there is no address information set by the recipient on the service for the recipient who has logged in through the above login input, that is, if the address information set by the recipient in relation to the service is not confirmed, the widget on the response page In , address information for the recipient may be omitted and displayed.

At this time, if the recipient's input corresponding to the widget is acquired, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing a delivery address management page providing a function for the recipient to add new address information. In this way, when the recipient adds new address information on the delivery management page provided by the server device 100, the added new address information may be provided through a widget on the response page, and the added new address information is for the recipient. It may also be selected as representative address information.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an operating method of setting a widget including information provided based on a log-in status of a receiver for a service by the server device 100 according to various embodiments.

In operation 901 of FIG. 9 , the server device 100 may check the login status of the service of the receiver in response to the page request received from the receiver according to operation 805 of FIG. 8 .

When the receiver logs in for the service, the server device 100 may check one or more address information set by the receiver in relation to the service in operation 903 . At this time, if one or more address information is confirmed for the recipient, the server device 100 includes representative address information selected from among the one or more address information and icon information for modifying the address information from the representative address information to other address information. Widgets can be set (905). Then, based on the receiver's input corresponding to the widget set in operation 905, other address information changed according to included representative address information or icon information may be determined as address information for presenting the item.

On the other hand, if the address information is not confirmed for the recipient, the server device 100 may set the widget to include information indicating that the address information is not selected (907), and the address information may be omitted and displayed. When the user inputs an input corresponding to the response page including the widget set as described above, the server device 100 may immediately provide information related to gift acceptance completion without a separate delivery address confirmation or modification procedure. Then, based on the user's input corresponding to the set widget in operation 907, address information for the recipient is added on the service, and one address information for the gift of the item is determined based on the operation of adding the address information in this way. can do.

When the receiver is not logged in to the service, the server device 100 configures the widget to include an input area where the receiver can input information for logging in and an input area where the receiver directly inputs their address information in accordance with operation 909. can be set.

When an input corresponding to an input area for directly inputting address information of the recipient is obtained, the server device 100 may determine the address information input by the recipient as address information for presenting an item. When the recipient inputs an input corresponding to the response page including the widget set as described above, the server device 100 may provide information related to a separate delivery address confirmation or correction procedure, unlike when the recipient is logged in.

If an input corresponding to an input area capable of entering information for login is obtained from the receiver, the server device 100 may provide the receiver with a login page for the service, and if the receiver is logged in based on this, the server device 100 may provide an operation. 903 to 907 can be performed in the same way.

On the other hand, depending on whether the recipient logs in to the service through the first input area and confirms and inputs the preset address information or directly inputs his/her own address information without logging in to the service through the second input area, In a procedure for receiving a gift, a page provided to the recipient by the server device 100 after the response page may be different.

First, when the recipient logs in based on the first input area on the response page and the preset address information of the recipient is input to the widget, in response to the response page from the recipient, in order to proceed with the gift collection procedure of items after the response page When an input for accepting the gift of the item is obtained, the server device 100 may perform an operation of providing a gift acceptance completion page informing that the recipient has completed accepting the item as a gift. That is, since the address information input by the recipient through the first input area is address information previously registered in the service, acceptance of the item as a gift by the recipient can be completed without an additional confirmation process for the address information.

On the other hand, when the recipient directly inputs address information through the widget based on the second input area on the response page, the recipient accepts the gift of the item in response to the response page in order to proceed with the procedure for receiving the gift of the item after the response page. When an input for doing so is obtained, the server device 100 may check or modify the input address information prior to performing an operation of providing a gift acceptance completion page informing that the gift acceptance of the item by the recipient has been completed. An operation of providing a shipping address confirmation page for guiding may be performed first. That is, when the server device 100 obtains an input for accepting the gift of an item in response to a response page from the recipient in order to proceed with the procedure for receiving the gift of the item, the server device 100 guides confirmation and correction of address information set by the user's direct input. When an input for accepting the gift item is obtained from the recipient in response to the delivery address confirmation page, a gift acceptance completion page notifying that the recipient has completed accepting the item as a gift may be provided.

For example, when the recipient completes acceptance of the item as a gift according to the response page provided to the recipient by the server device 100 in operation 807, the server device 100 transmits delivery information of the item to at least one of the user or the recipient. You can perform the action provided to . Here, the delivery information of the item may include information about the delivery status of the item, and the item delivery status may refer to a status related to the delivery progress status of the item, such as item preparation, item dispatch, item loading and unloading, and the like.

If the delivery status of the item to be gifted is prior to the item sending stage, the delivery of the item to the address information set by the recipient has not yet started, so the server device 100 can change the address information set to the recipient through a response page and the receiver can change the set address information to other address information. However, if the delivery status of the item to be a gift is after the item is sent, the delivery of the item has started with the address information set by the receiver, so the server device 100 informs the receiver that the address information set through the response page cannot be changed. and the receiver cannot change the set address information.

Meanwhile, according to various embodiments of FIG. 3 , the server device 100 may receive input from a user who intends to present an item with information setting the recipient to select whether to directly receive the item to be gifted or exchange it for points, and , If the user sets the recipient to select whether to directly receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points, the response page provided by the server device 100 through operation 807 indicates whether to directly receive the item as a gift or exchange it for points. An input area for selecting whether or not to receive may be provided. When the corresponding input area is included in the response page provided by the server device 100 according to FIG. 8, the embodiments described in FIG. 3 are combined and performed in various forms, and correspondingly, the above input area according to FIG. It is obvious that it can be provided through the response page.

From the above, it is obvious that each of the embodiments based on information management for item gifting according to FIGS. 3 to 9 can be combined in various forms and performed by the server device 100 .

10 to 23 are diagrams illustrating examples of UI/UX for providing item information according to various embodiments. For example, the examples of FIGS. 10 to 23 may be UI/UX (user interface/user experience) for the user device 200, and each of the embodiments described in the following drawings are described above in FIGS. 3 to 9. It may be performed based on the operation of one server device 100 .

Specifically, in each embodiment of the UI/UX for the user device 200 described in the following drawings, when the user device 200 receives input information from the user and transmits it to the server device 100, the server device 100 ) may be performed in a form in which information corresponding to the input information is provided to the user device 200 based on the operations described above in FIGS. 3 to 9 and then the user device 200 outputs it. However, each embodiment of UI / UX described in the following drawings is not limited to this form and can be performed in all forms that can implement each embodiment of UI / UX.

10 to 11 illustrate an example of outputting an item detail page through which the user device 200 can acquire user input information for presenting an item based on the operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. It is an illustrated drawing.

The item detail page shown in FIG. 10 includes present icon information in area 1001 and purchase icon information in area 1003 . If a user's input corresponding to the gift giving icon information 1001 in FIG. 10 is obtained, the user device 200 may output a payment information page for presenting an item. In addition, when a user's input corresponding to the purchase icon information 1003 in FIG. 10 is obtained, the user device 200 may provide an order information confirmation area related to item purchase on the item detail page as shown in FIG. 11 (1101 ). The order information confirmation area of FIG. 11 may include a gift setting area in which information to be set by changing the corresponding item to gift instead of purchase (1103), and the user inputs for the gift setting area. In this case, existing purchase icon information 1003 may be changed to present icon information 1105. When a user's input corresponding to the present icon information corresponding to 1105 is obtained, the user device 200 may output a payment information page for presenting an item.

12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a user based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. 12 and 13 may be understood as illustrating an example in which the user device 200 corresponding to a user who wants to present an item outputs information for gifting the item, and the user's input obtained in FIGS. 10 and 11 It may correspond to information output based on.

Referring to FIG. 12 , the user device 200 is outputting a payment information page for presenting an item to the user. The payment information page shown in FIG. 12 is a first area 1201 in which the user can input information about the recipient and the recipient's input so that the item to be gifted can be exchanged for points used in the service. A second area 1203 for inputting setting information may be included.

The second area may be included on the payment information page based on the user inputting input information for presenting an item in FIGS. 10 to 11, and the user may 'exchange to service cache' on the second area. When an input corresponding to the part marked 'possible' is made, the receiver who receives the gift of the item can select whether to receive the item or exchange it for a service cache. Also, if the user makes an input corresponding to the part marked 'can be exchanged for service cache' on the payment information page, the user's payment method may be restricted as shown in FIG. 13 .

13 is a page for selecting a payment method provided in response to a user's input for an area related to a payment method on the payment information page of FIG. is entered, so it guides that the use of mobile phone payment and service cache is restricted, and also indicates that there are some restrictions on card payment.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a recipient based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. 14 may be understood as illustrating an example in which a user device 200 corresponding to a recipient who intends to receive an item gift outputs information for gifting an item.

Referring to FIG. 14 , the user device 200 provides a page related to gift acceptance of an item to the user. The page related to the gift acceptance of the item shown in FIG. 14 includes areas for inputting information (1401, 1403) that allows the user to select exchange of the gift target item with points used in the service according to the recipient's input. ) may be included.

If the recipient chooses to receive the item directly as a product, the recipient can accept the gift of the item by entering their shipping address information. You can accept the gift of an item with points without input.

15 and 16 are diagrams illustrating other examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a user based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. 15 may be understood as illustrating an example in which the user device 200 corresponding to a user who wants to present an item outputs information for gifting the item, based on the user's input obtained in FIGS. 10 and 11 It may correspond to output information. In addition, information included in the payment information page shown in FIG. 15 and information included in the payment information page shown in FIG. 12 may be combined in various forms and provided together through one payment information page.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the user device 200 provides a payment information page for presenting an item to the user. The payment information page shown in FIG. 15 includes a first area 1501 for the user to input information about the recipient and a second area 1503 for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping for an item. can include

The second area may be included on the payment information page based on the user inputting input information for presenting an item in FIGS. 10 to 11, and the user may 'add gift wrapping' on the second area. When an input corresponding to this displayed part is applied, gift wrapping for gifting of the item is applied, and information on the cost of gift wrapping and information on ongoing free promotions are included in the second area.

When the user inputs 'view details' on the second area, the user device 200 may output a page including guide information on gift wrapping as shown in FIG. 16 . 16 , it can be confirmed that information related to gift wrapping can be provided to a user who intends to gift an item, including guide information for gift wrapping of an item and information on an ongoing free promotion.

17 to 23 are diagrams illustrating other examples in which the user device 200 outputs information for presenting an item to a recipient based on an operation of the server device 100 according to various embodiments. It may be understood that FIGS. 17 to 23 illustrate examples in which the user device 200 corresponding to a recipient who intends to receive an item gift outputs information for gifting the item. In addition, the information included in the page related to the gift acceptance of the item shown in FIGS. 17 to 23 and the information included in the page related to the gift acceptance of the item shown in FIG. 14 are combined in various forms and provided together through a single page. it may be possible to become

Referring to FIG. 17 , the user device 200 displays a page related to accepting a gift of an item equipped with a widget including representative address information for the recipient and icon information capable of changing the address information when the recipient is logged in to the service. is provided (1701). When a user's input corresponding to the icon information included in the widget of FIG. 17 is obtained, a delivery address management page capable of selecting one address information from among one or more address information set for the recipient or adding new address information is displayed in FIG. 18 . can be provided as

Referring to FIG. 19 , the user device 200 provides a page related to gift acceptance of an item equipped with a widget including information indicating that address information for the recipient is not selected when the recipient is logged in to the service, and There is (1901). The widget of FIG. 19 includes a 'Please select' phrase for identifying that a shipping address needs to be added because there is no selected shipping address information with address information omitted, and if the user's input corresponding to the icon information included in the widget is obtained In this case, a delivery destination management page capable of adding new address information for the recipient may be provided as shown in FIG. 20 . Unlike the delivery address management page of FIG. 18, the delivery address management page of FIG. 20 cannot select preset address information for the recipient and can only perform an operation of adding a new delivery address.

Referring to FIG. 21 , the user device 200 is in a state where the receiver is not logged in to the service, and a widget including an input area for inputting information for logging in to the receiver and an input area for directly inputting address information is provided. A page related to gift acceptance of the provided item is provided (2101).

In FIG. 21, when the recipient inputs an input corresponding to the 'or directly input' portion to directly input address information, the user device 200 sets the area 2201 for directly inputting address information as shown in FIG. You can additionally print on the page related to gift acceptance. According to FIG. 22 , when the recipient confirms address information and accepts the gift of the item on the page related to accepting the gift of the item, the user device 200 then provides the recipient with a page for checking or modifying the entered address information. can

In FIG. 21 , when the receiver inputs the 'registered shipping address' part or information for login to retrieve address information set in the service, the user device 200 displays a login page for the receiver as shown in FIG. 23 . may be additionally output, and when the receiver logs in, the user device 200 may output pages corresponding to the aforementioned FIGS. 17 to 20 according to the receiver's input.

The UI/UX for the user device 200 of FIGS. 10 to 23 and the operation of the user device 200 may be performed in association with the operation of the server device 100 described above in FIGS. 3 to 9, and FIG. The UI / UX examples of FIG. 23 are examples for the disclosure of the present invention, and various embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the UI / UX forms of FIGS. 10 to 23, and various embodiments of the present invention can be implemented. It can be done according to all types of UI/UX.

Embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are only presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and help understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. That is, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other modified examples based on the technical idea of the present invention can be implemented. In addition, each of the above embodiments can be operated in combination with each other as needed. For example, all embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by a system in which parts are combined with each other.

In addition, the method according to the system according to the present invention may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer readable medium.

As such, various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented as computer readable codes in a computer readable recording medium from a specific point of view. A computer readable recording medium is any data storage device capable of storing data readable by a computer system. Examples of computer readable recording media include read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), and compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM). ), magnetic tapes, floppy disks, optical data storage devices, and carrier waves (such as data transmission over the Internet). The computer readable recording medium may also be distributed across networked computer systems, so that computer readable code is stored and executed in a distributed manner. In addition, functional programs, code, and code segments for achieving various embodiments of the present invention can be easily interpreted by programmers skilled in the field to which the present invention is applied.

It will also be appreciated that the apparatus and method according to various embodiments of the present invention can be realized in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Such software may include, for example, volatile or non-volatile storage devices, such as RAM, memory chips, devices or integrated circuits, whether erasable or rewritable. Or, for example, a compact disk (CD), DVD, magnetic disk or magnetic tape, such as optically or magnetically recordable and at the same time machine (eg, computer) readable storage medium may be stored. . Methods according to various embodiments of the present invention may be implemented by a computer including a control unit and a memory, or a vehicle including such a memory or computer, and the memory may include a program including instructions for implementing the embodiments of the present invention. or an example of a machine-readable storage medium suitable for storing programs.

Accordingly, the present invention includes a program including code for implementing the device or method described in the claims of this specification and a storage medium readable by a machine (such as a computer) storing such a program. In addition, such a program may be transmitted electronically through any medium, such as a communication signal transmitted through a wired or wireless connection, and the present invention appropriately includes equivalents thereto.

Although the above has been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are only presented as specific examples to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and help understanding of the present invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of In addition, the embodiments according to the present invention described above are merely illustrative, and those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and embodiments of equivalent scope are possible therefrom. Therefore, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

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A method for managing information for presenting an item in an electronic device,
checking information about an item in response to first input information of a user using item gifting;
In response to the user's second input information for gifting the item to the recipient, checking whether or not gift wrapping is supported for the item based on the characteristic information of the item and whether or not the gift is available. ; and
When the item is giftable and the gift wrapping is supported, a first area for inputting first information about the recipient and a second area for inputting second information for selecting gift wrapping for the item are included. Including the step of providing a payment information page to
How to manage information.

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