KR20240034669A - Unmanned purchasing apparatus and method using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

In the unmanned purchase device, an input unit for inserting a gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device, a photographing unit for capturing one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate by photographing the appearance of the gift certificate, and obtaining information about the gift certificate, and forgery and alteration of the gift certificate. It includes a control unit that determines the value of the gift certificate, information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the acquired image, whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on information about the gift certificate, and the value of the gift certificate is confirmed. can be determined based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.

Description

Unmanned purchasing device and method of using the same {UNMANNED PURCHASING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING THE SAME}

The following embodiments relate to an unmanned purchase device and a method of using the same. More specifically, they relate to an unmanned gift certificate purchase device and a method of using the same.

Gift certificates are one of the things that are commonly used with special exchange and value functions like currency. Depending on the form, there are paper gift certificates of a banknote type, card-type gift certificates of a card type, and electronic gift certificates of a digital type. With the growth of the gift certificate market, various types of gift certificates are becoming popular.

However, unlike general currency, which continues to be used without change in value after issuance, gift certificates have characteristics such that they cannot be immediately exchanged for currency of the same value or cannot be used after the expiration date. In particular, in the case of gift certificates with a limited use or expiration date, there may be problems in that they cannot be easily used, cannot be used properly, their value may decrease over time after issuance, or they may be difficult to immediately exchange for cash. In particular, there are no methods or devices to exchange various gift certificates for cash in a comfortable and safe way. A method or device is required to determine the value of various gift certificates and purchase them in a non-face-to-face, unmanned manner.

The present disclosure aims to solve the above-described problems and other problems.

The unmanned purchase device and method using the same according to an embodiment can determine the value of the gift certificate while performing analysis functions such as manufacturing information, expiration date, and forgery of the gift certificate in the relevant technology.

An unmanned purchase device and a method using the same according to an embodiment can provide a device for unmanned purchase of gift certificates in the relevant technology and a method for unmanned purchase of gift certificates using the same.

However, technical challenges are not limited to the above-mentioned technical challenges, and other technical challenges may exist.

In the unmanned purchase device according to an embodiment, an input unit for inserting a gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device, a photographing unit for photographing the appearance of the gift certificate to obtain one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate, and a control unit that obtains information about the gift certificate, checks whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, and determines the value of the gift certificate, wherein the information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the obtained image, and whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered , is confirmed based on information about the gift certificate, and the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.

According to one side, information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on OCR analysis of the acquired image.

According to one side, it further includes an input/output unit that outputs unmanned purchase information and receives user input, and information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on the received user input.

According to one side, it further includes a communication unit that provides a communication function with an external device or a server, and whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered can be confirmed based on external information received from the external device or the server.

According to one side, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on database information in which price data of the gift certificate is stored.

According to one side, when the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, it may further include a storage unit for storing the gift certificate.

According to one side, when the gift certificate is a card-type gift certificate, it further includes a sensor unit for acquiring embedded information of the card-type gift certificate, and the information on the gift certificate is obtained based on the acquired embedded information. It can be.

According to one side, a card input unit that allows the card-type gift certificate to be inserted into the unmanned purchasing device, and a card that stores the card-type gift certificate when the user's intention to sell the card-type gift certificate is confirmed. It may further include a storage unit.

According to one side, when the gift certificate is an electronic type gift certificate, it further includes a reader unit for acquiring digital information of the electronic type gift certificate, and the information on the gift certificate is obtained based on the obtained digital information. It can be.

In the unmanned purchase method of a gift certificate performed by an unmanned purchase device according to an embodiment, the operation of seating the gift certificate inserted into the unmanned purchase device at a predetermined position, photographing the appearance of the gift certificate, and at least one item about the appearance of the gift certificate. It includes an operation of acquiring an image, an operation of obtaining information about the gift certificate, an operation of checking whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, and an operation of determining the value of the gift certificate, wherein the information about the gift certificate includes the obtained image. is obtained on the basis of, whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on information about the gift certificate, and the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.

According to one side, the method further includes performing OCR analysis on the acquired image, and information on the gift certificate may be obtained based on OCR analysis on the acquired image.

According to one side, the method further includes an operation of outputting unmanned purchase information and an operation of receiving a user input, and the information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on the received user input.

According to one side, the method further includes receiving external information from an external device or server, and whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered can be confirmed based on external information received from the external device or server.

According to one side, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on database information in which price data of the gift certificate is stored.

According to one side, when the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, the operation of storing the gift certificate may be further included.

According to one side, when the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, the operation of storing the gift certificate may be further included.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an unmanned purchasing device and a method using the same may be provided that determine the value of a gift certificate while performing analysis functions such as manufacturing information, expiration date, and forgery of the gift certificate.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an unmanned purchase device and a method using the same may be provided for unmanned purchasing a gift certificate based on the value of the gift certificate.

1 is a diagram explaining an unmanned purchase device and a server according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a block diagram explaining an unmanned purchase device according to an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a block diagram explaining a shooting box according to an embodiment.
Figure 4 is a diagram explaining the seating portion, lighting, and camera of a shooting box according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is a diagram explaining a photographing unit of a photographing box according to an embodiment.
Figure 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a gift certificate value evaluation device according to an embodiment.
Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating one or more images of the appearance of a gift certificate according to an embodiment.
Figure 8 is a flowchart explaining a method of unmanned purchasing of gift certificates according to an embodiment.

Specific structural or functional descriptions of the embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only and may be changed and implemented in various forms. Accordingly, the actual implementation form is not limited to the specific disclosed embodiments, and the scope of the present specification includes changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the technical idea described in the embodiments.

Terms such as first or second may be used to describe various components, but these terms should be interpreted only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, a first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

When a component is referred to as being “connected” to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may exist in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to designate the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and are intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features or numbers, It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. Terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with the meanings they have in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in this specification, should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense. No.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the description with reference to the accompanying drawings, identical components will be assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted.

1 is a diagram explaining an unmanned purchase device and a server according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figure 1, an unmanned acquisition device 1 and a server 12 are shown.

The unmanned purchase device 1 can determine the value of the gift certificate that the user wishes to sell. The unmanned purchase device 1 may include an input/output unit that outputs gift certificate purchase information, precautions, etc., and receives information necessary for the gift certificate purchase procedure. The unmanned purchase device 1 may receive necessary information (e.g., user information, gift certificate information, etc.) from the user through an input/output unit, and perform operations for unmanned purchase based on this. Based on the received information, the unmanned purchase device 1 can determine whether the gift certificate has been forged or already used (whether the gift certificate has already been used in an environment where the physical gift certificate is not required, such as online). Based on the determined information, the unmanned purchase device 1 can determine the value and final purchase price of the gift certificate.

The unmanned purchase device 1 may purchase gift certificates (e.g., paper gift certificates, card-type gift certificates, etc.) from users and/or sell gift certificates to users. For example, the type of gift certificate may be classified into paper type, card type, mobile type, etc. depending on the shape.

The unmanned purchase device 1 may be, for example, in the form of a kiosk, but is not limited thereto.

The unmanned embedding device 1 may include a shooting box, a control unit, an input/output unit, a communication unit, and a storage unit.

When the door of the photography box of the unmanned purchase device 1 is opened, the user can insert a gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device 1 and place the gift certificate into the photograph box. The door can be opened and closed manually by the user, or automatically opened and closed by the unmanned embedding device (1).

In order to obtain information about the gift certificate, the unmanned purchase device 1 may take pictures of the appearance of the placed gift certificate. The photographing box of the unmanned purchase device 1 may acquire one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate by photographing the front, back, or side (or corner) of the seated gift certificate. The unmanned purchase device 1 can obtain information about the gift certificate, such as the type of gift certificate, amount, expiration date, and whether it has already been used, based on the acquired image. The unmanned purchase device 1 can check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, the degree of damage, etc., based on the acquired information. Based on the confirmed information, the unmanned purchase device 1 can determine the value of the gift certificate by linking it with database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored. The determined value can be output to the user through the input/output unit of the unmanned purchase device 1. When the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, the unmanned purchase device 1 can store the gift certificate in the storage unit. The unmanned purchase device 1 can pay an amount equivalent to the value of the gift certificate to the user through methods such as withdrawal or remittance. Users can receive an objective judgment on the value of a gift certificate through a non-face-to-face or unmanned process, and based on this, they can sell the gift certificate quickly and conveniently.

A plurality of cameras and a plurality of light sources (eg, light emitting diodes (LEDs)) may be located in the shooting box of the unmanned embedding device 1. The first camera in the shooting box may acquire one or more front images of the gift certificate by photographing the front of the gift certificate. The second camera in the shooting box may acquire one or more images of the back of the gift certificate by photographing the back of the gift certificate. Each of the plurality of third cameras in the shooting box may acquire one or more side images (or corner images) by photographing each side (or corner) of the gift certificate.

The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 is based on images obtained by photographing a gift certificate (e.g., one or more front images, one or more back images, one or more side images, etc.) and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) analysis thereof. Information (e.g. gift certificate value, manufacturing information, expiration date, etc.) can be obtained.

Depending on the embodiment, a reflective mirror, etc. that illuminates the side (or corner) of the gift certificate may be used to reduce the number of cameras in the shooting box. For example, a mirror that illuminates a side of a gift certificate may be used to capture images of one or more sides of the gift certificate. By using a mirror that reflects the side of the gift certificate, images of multiple sides (e.g., front and side images of the gift certificate) can be captured with a single camera. Depending on the embodiment, in order to reduce the number of cameras in the shooting box, a remotely adjustable camera or an additional device that can change the direction or position of the gift certificate may be implemented. The implementation method for reducing the number of cameras in the shooting box is not limited to the described embodiment.

The communication unit of the unmanned embedding device 1 may provide a communication function with an external device or server 12. Depending on the embodiment, the unmanned embedded device 1 may be connected to an external device or server 12 by wire or wirelessly (e.g., WIFI, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), etc.).

In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may be included in the unmanned purchase device 1 . Depending on the embodiment, the control unit of the unmanned purchase device 1 may perform the operation of the gift certificate value evaluation device 10. Depending on the embodiment, the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may operate independently from the control unit of the unmanned purchase device 1. In other words, the control unit of the unmanned purchase device 1 may be a separate component from the gift certificate value evaluation device 10. The control unit of the unmanned purchase device 1 may control the unmanned purchase device 1 overall, and the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may be based on given information (e.g., one or more images obtained by photographing a gift certificate, etc.). You can evaluate the value of a gift certificate. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may receive one or more images obtained by photographing the appearance of the gift certificate from cameras in a shooting box. The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may obtain information about the gift certificate based on the acquired image. The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may obtain information about the gift certificate based on OCR analysis of the acquired image. The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 can check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered based on information about the gift certificate. The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 can determine the value of the gift certificate based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.

In one embodiment, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored. Depending on the embodiment, a database storing price data of gift certificates may be stored in the gift certificate value evaluation device 10. Depending on the embodiment, a database storing price data of gift certificates may be located in an external device or server 12. The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may acquire information about the gift certificate, check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, or determine the value of the gift certificate based on external information received from the external device or server 12.

The gift certificate value evaluation device 10 can convey the value of the gift certificate to the user by displaying the value of the gift certificate on the input/output unit (e.g., the display of the unmanned purchasing device 1). The user can accept the value (e.g. price) of the gift certificate and convey to the unmanned purchase device 1 that he or she will sell the gift certificate. When the user confirms the user's intention to sell the gift certificate, the unmanned purchase device 1 sends a shooting box The gift certificate placed inside can be moved to the storage unit. In one example, in order to move the gift certificate to the storage box, the area where the gift certificate is seated may be moved or rotated. Depending on the embodiment, the storage unit may be located inside or outside the unmanned embedding device 1.

According to another embodiment, unlike the example shown in FIG. 1, the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may be included in the server 12 rather than the unmanned purchase device 1. The server 12 may receive one or more images obtained by photographing a gift certificate from the unmanned purchase device 1, evaluate the value of the gift certificate through the gift certificate value evaluation device 10, and purchase the evaluated value unmanned. It can be transmitted to device (1). The unmanned purchasing device 1 can display the value received from the server 12 on the display.

Figure 2 is a block diagram explaining an unmanned purchase device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the unmanned burial device 1 according to an embodiment may include a shooting box 20, a control unit 22, an input/output unit 24, a communication unit 26, and a storage unit 28. .

The photography box 20 may obtain one or more images of the exterior of the gift certificate by photographing the exterior of the gift certificate. The configuration and function of the shooting box 20 will be described later with reference to FIG. 3 below.

The control unit 22 can control the overall operation of the unmanned embedding device 1.

The control unit 22 may display guidelines for gift certificate sales, unmanned purchase, or information and/or precautions related thereto on the input/output unit 24. The control unit 22 may display a user interface for receiving various information from the user (eg, user information, information on gift certificates to be sold by the user, etc.) on the input/output unit 24 . The control unit 22 may obtain information about the gift certificate based on the user input received through the input/output unit 24.

The control unit 22 may receive images (e.g., one or more front images, one or more rear images, one or more side (or corner) images, etc.) obtained by photographing a gift certificate from the photography box 20.

In one embodiment, the control unit 22 may obtain information about the gift certificate based on the acquired image. The control unit 22 may perform OCR analysis on the acquired image and further obtain information about the gift certificate based on this. The control unit 22 may obtain information about the gift certificate further based on the user input received through the input/output unit 24. The control unit 22 may obtain information about the gift certificate based on the embedded information of the gift certificate (e.g., the amount charged to the card-type gift certificate, etc.) obtained through the sensor unit (e.g., magnetic reader).

In one embodiment, the control unit 22 can check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered based on information about the gift certificate. The control unit 22 can check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered based on external information received from the external device or server 12 through the communication unit 26.

In one embodiment, the control unit 22 may determine the value of the gift certificate based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered. The control unit 22 may determine the value of the gift certificate based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored.

If the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is not confirmed, the control unit 22 may delete information (e.g., information about the gift certificate, whether the gift certificate has been forged, etc.) and data collected to determine the value of the gift certificate.

The input/output unit 24 can output unmanned purchase information and receive user input. Depending on the embodiment, the input/output unit 24 may output unmanned purchase of gift certificate sales or information related thereto, guidance information about the unmanned purchase device 1, etc. For example, guidelines and/or precautions for users can be printed. For example, the determined value of the gift certificate can be output. Depending on the embodiment, the input/output unit 24 may receive user input including user information or prior information about a gift certificate.

Depending on the embodiment, the input/output unit 24 may be implemented in various configurations. For example, the input/output unit 24 may include a display implementing a touch function. The input/output unit 24 including a touch function may include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a touch sensor (e.g. electrostatic, static pressure, IR sensor type, etc.), and auxiliary hardware. For example, the input/output unit 24 may not implement a touch function and may include a separate input device (eg, mouse, joystick, keyboard, etc.) capable of receiving user input.

The communication unit 26 may provide a communication function with an external device or server. Depending on the embodiment, the communication unit 26 may receive external information from an external device or server. Further based on external information received through the communication unit 26, the control unit 22 can obtain information about the gift certificate. Further based on external information received through the communication unit 26, the control unit 22 can check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered. Further based on external information received through the communication unit 26, the control unit 22 can determine the value of the gift certificate.

The storage unit 28 can store gift certificates when the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed. Depending on the embodiment, the receiving unit 28 may perform a moving function so that the gift certificate can be moved from the receiving unit to the receiving unit 28.

Depending on the embodiment, the storage unit 28 may be composed of one or two or more units, depending on the structure and function of the unmanned embedding device 1. For example, the storage unit 28 may include a first structure that can accommodate a bill-type gift certificate and/or a second structure that can accommodate a card-type gift certificate. When the unmanned purchasing device 1 unmannedly purchases a bill-shaped gift certificate, the storage unit 28 can store the bill-shaped gift certificate in the first structure. When the unmanned purchasing device 1 unmannedly purchases a card-type gift certificate, the storage unit 28 can store the card-type gift certificate in the second structure. The first structure and the second structure have a storage entrance and number depending on the characteristics of the gift certificate (e.g., in the case of a bill-type gift certificate, it is thin and easily wrinkled; in the case of a card-type gift certificate, it is thick and has a fixed shape, etc.) The size, shape, and components that make up the payment may vary. The structure, shape, and number of storage portions 28 are not limited to the described embodiment.

Depending on the embodiment, the unmanned purchase device 1 may purchase electronic type gift certificates (eg, gift certificates that exist in digital form, such as an e-gift card, digital gift card, etc.) unmanned. The unmanned purchasing device 1 may further include a reader unit capable of acquiring digital information of an electronic type gift certificate so that the electronic type gift certificate can be purchased unmanned. The unmanned purchasing device 1 can recognize an electronic type gift certificate by using a reader unit instead of the shooting box 20 and the storage unit 28, and can obtain digital information of the electronic type gift certificate.

For example, the reader unit may include a reader (eg, barcode reader or QR code reader) capable of recognizing a visual code (eg, barcode or QR code) of an electronic type gift certificate. The reader unit (e.g., barcode reader or QR code reader) can recognize the electronic type gift certificate displayed on the screen of the user's electronic device (e.g., cell phone, tablet PC, smart watch, etc.).

For another example, the reader unit may include an input device that receives digital information of an electronic type gift certificate. The reader unit can recognize the electronic type gift certificate by receiving information (e.g., PIN code, etc.) of the electronic type gift certificate from the user through the input device.

Depending on the embodiment, the above-described reader unit may be included in the input/output unit 24 of the unmanned purchase device 1. The structure, shape, and operation method of the leader unit are not limited to the described embodiments. When the user's intention to sell the electronic type gift certificate is confirmed, the unmanned purchase device 1 can acquire the rights to the electronic type gift certificate. For example, the unmanned purchase device 1 may display information and/or cautions informing of a change in rights to an electronic type gift certificate on the input/output unit 24.

Depending on the embodiment, the control unit 22, the communication unit 26, and the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3 may be implemented by one processor. Depending on the embodiment, the control unit 22, the communication unit 26, and the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3 may each be implemented by separate processors.

Depending on the embodiment, the unmanned embedding device 1 may further include additional components. For example, the unmanned purchase device 1 may further include additional components (eg, withdrawal system, remittance system, etc.) for paying the user an amount corresponding to the value of the gift certificate. For example, the unmanned purchase device 1 may further include a personal authentication unit that performs a personal authentication process of a user selling a gift certificate to purchase a gift certificate. Since it is difficult to clearly determine the ownership of gift certificates, authentication of the owner (user of the unmanned purchase device) may be required to safely purchase the gift certificate. The personal authentication unit may perform authentication procedures for the owner (e.g., ID authentication, mobile terminal authentication, biometric information authentication, face authentication, etc.). The type and method of the authentication procedure is not limited to the described embodiment.

For example, the unmanned purchase device 1 may further include an output unit that outputs paper documents such as receipts, a scanning unit that scans identification cards, etc.

Depending on the embodiment, a user may attempt to sell a mobile gift certificate to the unmanned purchase device 1. In this case, the control unit 22 can link with a terminal (eg, smartphone) owned by the user. For example, the control unit 22 can enable a terminal owned by a user to be wirelessly connected to the unmanned purchase device 1. The control unit 22 can install an application for unmanned purchase of mobile gift certificates on the terminal. By running the installed application, the application can authenticate the user, obtain information about the mobile gift certificate the user wants to sell, purchase the mobile gift certificate from the user, and maintain ownership of the mobile gift certificate. Transfer procedures can be performed.

Figure 3 is a block diagram explaining a shooting box according to an embodiment.

Referring to Figure 3, the shooting box 20 according to one embodiment may include an input unit 30, a shooting unit 32, a shooting box control unit 34, a seating unit 36, and a sensor unit 38. You can.

Depending on the embodiment, the control unit 22 of FIG. 2 and the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3 may be in a master-slave relationship. The control unit 22 of FIG. 2 may correspond to the master, and the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3 may correspond to the slave. Depending on the embodiment, the shooting box control unit 34 may be omitted from the shooting box 20 of FIG. 3, and the control unit 22 of FIG. 2 may perform the operation of the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3. .

The input unit 30 can allow gift certificates to be inserted into an unmanned purchase device (e.g., the unmanned purchase device 1 in FIG. 1). The input unit 30 may include an input entrance for inserting gift certificates and a door for shielding the input entrance. The input unit 30 can perform the operation of opening or closing the door.

Depending on the embodiment, the insertion unit 30 may be composed of one or two or more units, depending on the structure and function of the unmanned insertion device 1. For example, the input unit 30 may include a first input unit for inserting a bill-type gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device and/or a second input unit for inserting a card-type gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device. There is.. The first input unit and the second input unit are used according to the characteristics of the gift certificate (e.g., in the case of a bill-type gift certificate, it is thin and easily wrinkled; in the case of a card-type gift certificate, it is thick and has a fixed shape, etc.) The size, shape, and components of the input inlet and door may vary. The structure, shape, and number of input units 30 are not limited to the described embodiment.

When the user's intention to proceed with the unmanned purchase procedure for the unmanned purchase device 1 is confirmed, the shooting box control unit 34 (or the control unit 22 in FIG. 2) may open the door of the input unit 30. When the door is opened, the input portion 30 (or input entrance) of the photographing box 20 and the internal space of the photographing box 20 may be exposed. Depending on the embodiment, the shooting box 20 may be configured without a separate door. The user can insert the gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device through the input unit 30. The user can place the gift certificate on the seating portion 36 within the photography box 20. The seating portion 36 can ensure that the gift certificate that is the subject of photography is placed stably. Depending on the embodiment, the location where the gift certificate is placed (eg, the seating unit 36) and the location where the gift certificate is photographed may be separated from each other.

The photographing unit 32 may obtain one or more images of the exterior of the gift certificate by photographing the appearance of the gift certificate inserted into the photography box 20. The control unit 22 of FIG. 2 (or the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 of FIG. 1) can extract the content printed on the exterior of the gift certificate based on the acquired image, and determine the value of the gift certificate based on the extracted content. It is possible to obtain information and check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered. In order to accurately extract printed content, the photographing unit 32 may include one or more cameras and one or more lights. The photographing unit 32 includes a first camera for photographing the front of the aligned gift certificates, a second camera for photographing the rear of the aligned gift certificates, and a plurality of third cameras for photographing the sides (or corners) of the aligned gift certificates. , and may include a plurality of light sources that provide illumination. The mounting portion, lighting, and camera of the shooting box 20 will be described later with reference to FIG. 4.

The shooting box control unit 34 can control at least one of the input unit 30, the photographing unit 32, the seating unit 36, or the sensor unit 38. The shooting box control unit 34 can control the input unit 30 to insert the gift certificate into the unmanned purchase device. The photographing box control unit 34 controls the photographing unit 32 to photograph the exterior of the gift certificate and obtain one or more images of the exterior of the gift certificate. The shooting box control unit 34 can control the seating unit 36 to move (or align) the inserted gift certificate to a designated position. The shooting box control unit 34 can control the sensor unit 38 to obtain embedded information of a gift certificate (eg, a card-type gift certificate).

The seating unit 36 can move (or align) the gift certificate inserted through the input unit 30 to a designated location (e.g., a location where the gift certificate is photographed). If the inserted gift certificate is not accurately placed in the designated position, the photographing unit 32 may not be able to properly photograph the appearance of the gift certificate. If the inserted gift certificate is not accurately placed in the designated position, the image acquired by the photographing unit 32 may be out of focus. The seating unit 36 can move (or align) the gift certificate to an accurate position by considering the size and shape depending on the type of gift certificate. The seating portion 36 ensures that the gift certificate is stably seated so that accurate analysis can be performed. Depending on the embodiment, the seating portion 36 may be omitted or replaced with another configuration. Depending on the embodiment, the seating portion 36 may be made of a transparent or translucent material. Depending on the embodiment, the seating portion 36 may further perform an additional function to prevent the gift certificate from being wrinkled or folded. Depending on the embodiment, when the gift certificate is inserted into the unmanned purchase device through the input unit 30, it may be configured to be immediately placed on the seating unit 36 by the user. Depending on the embodiment, the gift certificate may be configured to be inserted into the unmanned purchase device through the input unit 30 and then seated in a predetermined position by moving (or aligning) the seating unit 36. Depending on the embodiment, the shooting box 20 may further include a moving unit for moving (or aligning) the gift certificate.

The sensor unit 38 may include a magnetic reader. If the gift certificate is a gift certificate that includes embedded information (e.g., the amount charged to the card-type gift certificate, etc.), such as a card-type gift certificate, the sensor unit 38 acquires the embedded information of the gift certificate including the embedded information. can do. In the case of a gift certificate including embedded information, the control unit (e.g., the control unit 22 in FIG. 2) may obtain information about the gift certificate based on the embedded information of the gift certificate obtained through the sensor unit 38.

Figure 4 is a diagram explaining the seating portion, lighting, and camera of a shooting box according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the shooting box (e.g., the shooting box 20 in FIG. 3) includes a seating portion 410, a door 412, cameras 430, 432, 434, and lights 440, 442, 444. It can be included.

When the user's intention to proceed with the unmanned purchase procedure for the unmanned purchase device 1 is confirmed, the door 412 may be opened. When the door 412 is opened, the inner space of the shooting box may be revealed. The user can place the gift certificate 420 on the seating portion 410 within the photography box.

The photography box may capture the appearance of the gift certificate 420 by combining cameras 430, 432, and 434 and lights 440, 442, and 444, and obtain one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate 420. By analyzing the acquired image based on it, information about the gift certificate can be obtained. Below, with reference to Figure 7, one or more images of the appearance of a gift certificate and analysis based thereon are described in detail.

In one example, each side of the gift certificate 420 can be photographed using cameras 430, 432, and 434 (or a photographing device) capable of photographing the exterior of the gift certificate 420. In one example, it is necessary to accurately photograph and analyze a special image (eg, anti-counterfeiting hologram, etc.) included in the exterior of the gift certificate 420. Lights 440, 442, and 444 may be additionally used to obtain images of desired levels (e.g., resolution, quality, etc.) for each side. The location and number of cameras or lights are not limited to the examples shown in the drawings. In one example, the position and number of cameras or lights may be fixed to suit shooting conditions. In one example, remotely controllable cameras or lights may be used to reduce the number of cameras or lights, or additional devices capable of changing the direction or position of a gift certificate may be implemented. Implementation methods for reducing the number of cameras or lights are not limited to the described embodiments. The location, number, brightness, wavelength, lighting time, etc. of the lights 440, 442, and 444 may be adjusted to provide an environment suitable for photography. For example, in the case of lighting, a method of using indirect lighting may be performed in addition to a method of directly irradiating lighting.

In one example, the size, shape, and structure of the imaging box are not limited to the described embodiments. For example, in order to photograph gift certificates of various types or sizes, the size, shape, and structure of the photographing box may be modified or adjusted differently.

Figure 5 is a diagram explaining a photographing unit of a photographing box according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, the photographing unit 32 includes a plurality of cameras (510-1 to 510-n), a plurality of light sources (520-1 to 520-m), a camera control unit 530, and a lighting control unit 540. ), and may include a shooting control unit 550.

According to one embodiment, the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540 may be omitted from the shooting unit 32, and the shooting control unit 550 may perform the respective operations of the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540. It can be done.

According to one embodiment, the camera control unit 530, the lighting control unit 540, and the shooting control unit 550 may be omitted from the shooting unit 32, and the shooting box control unit (e.g., the shooting box control unit 34 of FIG. 3) may be omitted. )) (or the control unit 22 in FIG. 2) may perform the respective operations of the camera control unit 530, the lighting control unit 540, and the shooting control unit 550.

The shooting control unit 550 may transmit a control signal to the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540, respectively.

The camera control unit 530 may transmit a control signal to camera 1 (or first camera) 510-1 so that camera 1 (510-1) photographs the front of the gift certificate. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power on signal to light source 1 (520-1) corresponding to camera 1 (510-1) so that light source 1 (520-1) is turned on. Turned on, light source 1 (520-1) can perform direct lighting or indirect lighting. Previously, it was explained that one light source 1 (520-1) corresponds to camera 1 (510-1), but this is only an example, and two or more light sources may correspond to camera 1 (510-1). A plurality of light sources corresponding to Camera 1 (510-1) may be turned on to provide lighting for Camera 1 (510-1) to photograph the front of the gift certificate. The camera control unit 530 may receive shooting data (e.g., one or more front images) of camera 1 (510-1) from camera 1 (510-1), and capture the shooting data of camera 1 (510-1). It can be transmitted to the box control unit 34 (or control unit 22).

The camera control unit 530 may transmit a control signal to camera 2 (or second camera) 510-2 so that camera 2 (510-2) photographs the back of the gift certificate. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-on signal to light source 2 (520-2) corresponding to camera 2 (510-2) so that light source 2 (520-2) is turned on. The turned-on light source 2 (520-2) can perform direct lighting or indirect lighting. Previously, it was explained that one light source 2 (520-2) corresponds to camera 2 (510-2), but this is only an example, and two or more light sources may correspond to camera 2 (510-2). The light sources corresponding to Camera 2 (510-1) may be turned on to provide lighting for Camera 2 (510-1) to photograph the back of the gift certificate. The camera control unit 530 may receive shooting data (e.g., one or more rear images) of camera 2 (510-2) from camera 2 (510-2), and capture the shooting data of camera 2 (510-2). It can be transmitted to the box control unit 34 (or control unit 22).

The camera control unit 530 may transmit the sides (or corners) of the gift certificate to cameras (or third cameras) to allow each of the cameras to film each of the sides (or corners) of the gift certificate. there is. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-on signal to the light sources corresponding to the cameras so that the light sources are turned on. Turned on light sources may perform direct illumination or indirect illumination. The camera control unit 530 may receive shooting data (e.g., side (corner) images of the gift certificate) from cameras that photographed the sides (or corners) of the gift certificate, and transmit the shooting data to the shooting box control unit 34. (Or it can be transmitted to the control unit 22).

Photographing the front, back, and sides (or corners) of the gift certificate can be performed simultaneously. Without being limited thereto, photography of the front, back, and sides (or corners) of the gift certificate may be performed sequentially. For example, when wanting to photograph the front of a gift certificate, the photography control unit 550 may transmit a control signal to the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540. The camera control unit 530 may transmit a control signal to Camera 1 (510-1) to allow Camera 1 (510-1) to photograph the front of the gift certificate. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-on signal to one or more light sources corresponding to Camera 1 (510-1) so that the one or more light sources corresponding to Camera 1 (510-1) are turned on. When the front of the gift certificate is photographed, the photography control unit 550 may transmit a control signal for photographing the back of the gift certificate to the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540. The camera control unit 530 may transmit a control signal to Camera 2 (510-2) to allow Camera 2 (510-2) to photograph the back of the gift certificate. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-on signal to one or more light sources corresponding to Camera 2 (510-2) so that the one or more light sources corresponding to Camera 2 (510-2) are turned on. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-off signal to one or more light sources that were turned on to photograph the front of the gift certificate. When the back of the gift certificate is photographed, the photography control unit 550 may transmit a control signal for photographing the sides (or corners) of the gift certificate to the camera control unit 530 and the lighting control unit 540. The camera control unit 530 may transmit a control signal to cameras for side shooting (or corner shooting) so that the cameras shoot the sides (or corners) of the gift certificate. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-on signal to light sources corresponding to cameras for side imaging to turn on the light sources. The lighting control unit 540 may transmit a power-off signal to one or more light sources that were turned on to photograph the back of the gift certificate.

The configuration and operation of the photographing unit 32 are not limited to the described embodiment.

Figure 6 is a diagram for explaining the operation of a gift certificate value evaluation device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the gift certificate value evaluation device 10 may include a memory 610, a state evaluation module 620, and a value determination module 630.

In one example, the state evaluation module 620 and the value determination module 630 may be implemented with one processor.

In one example, the state evaluation module 620 and value determination module 630 may each be implemented with separate processors. For example, a first processor may implement state evaluation module 620 and a second processor may implement value determination module 630.

Memory 610 may store one or more instructions that can be executed by state evaluation module 620 and value determination module 630.

The condition evaluation module 620 acquires information about the gift certificate (e.g., type of gift certificate, issue amount, expiration date, whether it is used for an article, whether it has been forged or altered, etc.) based on a plurality of images obtained by photographing the gift certificate, and based on this, A condition evaluation can be performed on the gift certificate. In order to obtain information on the gift certificate, OCR analysis may be further performed on the acquired image. The status evaluation module 620 may determine the final grade for the status of the gift certificate through each status evaluation performed.

The value determination module 630 may determine the value of the gift certificate based on the result of evaluating the condition of the gift certificate. The value determination module 630 may determine the value of the gift certificate based on database information in which the market price data of the gift certificate is stored. The value determination module 630 may determine the purchase amount of the gift certificate based on the value of the gift certificate.

Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating one or more images of the appearance of a gift certificate according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, a front image 710, a back image 720, and information about the gift certificate 712, 722, 724, and 726 are shown.

According to one embodiment, the front image 710 may be acquired by a camera that photographs the front of the gift certificate (eg, camera 430 in FIG. 4 or camera 1 (510-1) in FIG. 5). The back image 720 may be acquired by a camera that photographs the back of the gift certificate (eg, camera 434 in FIG. 4 or camera 2 (510-2) in FIG. 5). Although not shown in FIG. 7, a side image may be additionally obtained by a camera that photographs the side (or corner) of the gift certificate (e.g., camera 432 in FIG. 4).

According to one embodiment, information 712, 722, 724, and 726 about the gift certificate may be obtained based on the acquired front image 710 and back image 720. For example, information about a gift certificate may include price information 712, issue date 722, serial number 724, and barcode 726 information about the gift certificate. For example, information about the gift certificate may further include information such as the issuing entity of the gift certificate, the name of the gift certificate, the purpose of the gift certificate, and a hologram to prevent forgery and falsification. For example, the serial number 724 may consist of a unique identification number or serial number for the gift certificate, and may include information such as the year of issue of the gift certificate, face amount, and password. Information about the gift certificate can be obtained based on the text or image printed on the exterior of the gift certificate.

According to one embodiment, in order to obtain information (712, 722, 724, 726) about the gift certificate based on the front image (710) and the back image (720), the front image (710) and the back image (720) OCR analysis can be performed. Information about the gift certificate may be obtained further based on the results of the OCR analysis. Depending on the embodiment, artificial intelligence deep learning model learning on the appearance image of the gift certificate may be performed along with or in addition to OCR analysis. For example, through artificial intelligence deep learning model learning, the location containing information about gift certificates and the type of information depending on the location can be identified and analyzed more quickly. For example, improved recognition rates and automated recognition of images can be implemented through deep learning learning.

According to one embodiment, the gift certificate unmanned purchase device (e.g., the unmanned purchase device 1 of FIG. 1) may further include an input/output unit that outputs unmanned purchase information and receives user input. The user can input information about the gift certificate through the input/output unit. Information about the gift certificate may be obtained further based on received user input.

According to one embodiment, whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered can be confirmed based on information about the gift certificate (712, 722, 724, and 726). The gift certificate unmanned purchase device may further include a communication unit that provides a communication function with an external device or server. Whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered can be confirmed based on external information received from an external device or server.

According to one embodiment, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on information about the gift certificate (712, 722, 724, 726) or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered. The value of the gift certificate may be determined further based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored. For example, database information may be stored in the memory of an unmanned gift certificate purchasing device. For example, database information may be included in external information received from an external device or server.

According to one embodiment, when the gift certificate is a card-type gift certificate, information about the gift certificate may be electronically stored inside the gift certificate. The unmanned gift certificate purchasing device may further include a sensor unit that acquires embedded information of a card-type gift certificate. Information about the gift certificate may be obtained further based on the embedded information obtained through the sensor unit.

Figure 8 is a flowchart explaining a method of unmanned purchasing of gift certificates according to an embodiment.

The operations 810 to 855 below may be performed by an unmanned embedding device (eg, unmanned embedding device 1 in FIG. 1). The unmanned embedding device may include a control unit (eg, control unit 22 in FIG. 2). According to one example, the control unit may perform a program to control an unmanned purchase device. According to one example, a memory (eg, memory 610 in FIG. 6) may store a program that controls an unmanned embedded device. The unmanned embedding device includes a shooting box (e.g., the shooting box 20 in FIG. 2), an input/output unit (e.g., the input/output unit 24 in FIG. 2), a communication unit (e.g., the communication unit 26 in FIG. 2), and a storage unit ( Example: it may include the receiving portion 28 of FIG. 2).

In operation 810, the control unit of the unmanned purchase device may seat the gift certificate inserted into the unmanned purchase device at a designated location. Depending on the embodiment, operation 810 may be performed by a seating portion of the photographing box (eg, the seating portion 36 in FIG. 3) through control of a controller. Depending on the embodiment, operation 810 may include an operation of moving (or aligning) the gift certificate placed on the seating portion by the user to a predetermined position.

In operation 820, the control unit of the unmanned purchase device may obtain one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate by photographing the appearance of the gift certificate. Depending on the embodiment, operation 820 may be performed by the photographing unit of the photographing box (eg, the photographing unit 32 in FIG. 3) through control of the controller.

In operation 825, the control unit of the unmanned embedding device may perform OCR analysis on the acquired image. The control unit of the unmanned purchasing device may extract information about the gift certificate based on the text and graphics included in the acquired image. The control unit of the unmanned purchasing device may perform OCR text reading analysis and obtain information about the gift certificate (e.g., amount information, issuer, issue date, etc.) based on this. For example, by performing optical analysis on the acquired image, numbers, letters, special codes, etc. representing information about the gift certificate can be extracted.

Depending on the embodiment, recognition and conversion functions for text and graphics are performed, and artificial intelligence deep learning model learning may be performed in this process. Through deep learning learning, image recognition rate improvement and recognition automation can be implemented.

In operation 830, the control unit of the unmanned purchasing device may obtain information about the gift certificate. In one embodiment, information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on the image obtained in operation 820. In one example, information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on user input received through the input/output unit. Depending on the embodiment, the operation of receiving user input may be performed separately or in parallel with operation 830, and may be performed before or after operation 830. In one example, information about the gift certificate may be obtained based on external information received through the communication unit. Depending on the embodiment, the operation of receiving external information may be performed separately or in parallel with operation 830, and may be performed before or after operation 830. In one example, information about the gift certificate may be obtained further based on the OCR analysis performed in operation 825. In Figure 8, operation 830 is shown to be performed after operation 825, but depending on the embodiment, operation 825 and operation 830 may be performed separately or in parallel, or operation ( Operation 825 may be performed after operation 830.

In operation 840, the control unit of the unmanned purchasing device may check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered. In one embodiment, whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered may be confirmed based on information about the gift certificate obtained in operation 830. In an embodiment, operation 840 may check whether the gift certificate has already been used and, in the case of a gift certificate, the remaining amount or remaining expiration date. In an embodiment, whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered may be confirmed based on external information received through the communication unit.

In an embodiment, in order to check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, additional analysis may be performed on the material of the gift certificate, characters, images, markings, etc. printed on the exterior of the gift certificate. For special images such as holograms, silver foil markings, etc., additional components may be included in the unmanned embedding device to check for forgery or tampering.

In operation 850, the control unit of the unmanned purchasing device may determine the value of the gift certificate. In one embodiment, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on information about the gift certificate obtained in operation 830 or whether the gift certificate confirmed in operation 840 has been forged or altered. In one example, the value of the gift certificate may be determined based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored. In an embodiment, operation 850 may additionally check the type and damage state of the gift certificate and determine the value of the gift certificate based on this. For example, in the case of banknote-type gift certificates, the value of the gift certificate does not change significantly until it is damaged to the point that use of the gift certificate is completely impossible. For example, in the case of a card-type gift certificate, offline use of the gift certificate is impossible if the magnetic strip used to recognize the card is damaged. The value of the gift certificate may be determined considering the type of the gift certificate.

In operation 855, the control unit of the unmanned purchase device may store the gift certificate when the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed. Although not shown in FIG. 8, after operation 855, an additional operation may be performed to pay the user an amount corresponding to the value of the gift certificate.

The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., singly or in combination. Program instructions recorded on the medium may be specially designed and configured for the embodiment or may be known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes, optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and magnetic media such as floptical disks. -Includes optical media (magneto-optical media) and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc. Examples of program instructions include machine language code, such as that produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the embodiments, and vice versa.

Software may include a computer program, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, which may configure a processing unit to operate as desired, or may be processed independently or collectively. You can command the device. Software and/or data may be used on any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium or device to be interpreted by or to provide instructions or data to a processing device. , or may be permanently or temporarily embodied in a transmitted signal wave. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

Although the embodiments have been described with limited drawings as described above, those skilled in the art can apply various technical modifications and variations based on the above. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (16)

In the unmanned purchase device,
an input unit that allows the gift certificate to be input into the unmanned purchase device;
a photographing unit configured to capture one or more images of the exterior of the gift certificate by photographing the exterior of the gift certificate; and
A control unit that obtains information about the gift certificate, checks whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered, and determines the value of the gift certificate.
Including,
Information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the acquired image,
Whether or not the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on information about the gift certificate.
The value of the gift certificate is determined based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
The information about the gift certificate is obtained based on OCR analysis of the acquired image,
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
Input/output unit that outputs unmanned purchase information and receives user input
It further includes,
Information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the received user input,
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
Communication unit that provides communication functions with external devices or servers
It further includes,
Whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on external information received from the external device or the server.
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
The value of the gift certificate is determined based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored.
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
When the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, a storage unit for storing the gift certificate
Containing more,
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
If the gift certificate is a card-type gift certificate, a sensor unit that acquires embedded information of the card-type gift certificate
It further includes,
The information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the acquired embedded information,
Unmanned acquisition device.
In clause 7,
a card input unit that allows the card-type gift certificate to be input into the unmanned purchase device; and
When the user's intention to sell the card-type gift certificate is confirmed, a card storage unit for storing the card-type gift certificate
Containing more,
Unmanned acquisition device.
According to paragraph 1,
If the gift certificate is an electronic type gift certificate, a reader unit that acquires digital information of the electronic type gift certificate
It further includes,
The information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the obtained digital information,
Unmanned acquisition device.
In the unmanned purchasing method of a gift certificate performed by an unmanned purchasing device,
An operation of seating the gift certificate inserted into the unmanned purchasing device at a designated location;
An operation of acquiring one or more images of the appearance of the gift certificate by photographing the appearance of the gift certificate;
An operation to obtain information about the gift certificate;
An operation to check whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered; and
An operation to determine the value of the gift certificate
Including,
Information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the acquired image,
Whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on information about the gift certificate, and the value of the gift certificate is determined based on information about the gift certificate or whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered.
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
An operation of performing OCR analysis on the acquired image
It further includes,
The information about the gift certificate is obtained based on OCR analysis of the acquired image,
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
An operation of outputting unmanned purchase information; and
Actions that receive user input
It further includes,
Information about the gift certificate is obtained based on the received user input,
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
The action of receiving external information from an external device or server
It further includes,
Whether the gift certificate has been forged or altered is confirmed based on external information received from the external device or the server.
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
The value of the gift certificate is determined based on database information in which the price data of the gift certificate is stored.
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
When the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, the operation of storing the gift certificate
Containing more,
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.
According to clause 10,
When the user's intention to sell the gift certificate is confirmed, the operation of storing the gift certificate
Containing more,
How to purchase gift certificates unattended.

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