KR20240056018A - An e-commerce system and an e-commerce method that links a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store - Google Patents

Abstract

An e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal using an e-commerce service provided by the 3D metaverse store; 3D Metaverse stores linked to registered unmanned automated stores are created in Metaworld, a Metaverse (virtual world) service using avatars, and e-commerce services using avatars are provided to 3D Metaverse stores accessed from the user terminal. And, providing at least one payment method for the e-commerce service, and e-commerce information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method, etc.) paid at the 3D metaverse store on the user terminal is linked to the metaverse store. Metaverse e-commerce operation server that transmits to the unmanned automation system of the unmanned automated store; and an unmanned automated system of an unmanned automated store that processes and provides products according to the e-commerce information received from the operation server.

Description

An e-commerce system and an e-commerce method that links a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store}

The present invention relates to an e-commerce system and e-commerce method linking a metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store.

Recently, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality technologies that apply computer graphics technology are developing. At this time, virtual reality technology refers to a technology that uses a computer to build a virtual space that does not exist in the real world and then makes the virtual space feel like reality, while augmented reality or mixed reality technology refers to a technology that uses a computer to create a virtual space that does not exist in the real world. It refers to a technology that adds and expresses information, that is, a technology that allows real-time interaction with users by combining the real world and the virtual world.

Among these, augmented reality and mixed reality technologies are being used in combination with technologies in various fields (e.g., broadcasting technology, medical technology, game technology, etc.) and published patent 10-2014-0036555. Augmented reality technology is used in the field of broadcasting technology in cases where the weather map in front of a weathercaster giving a weather forecast on TV changes naturally, or when advertising images that do not exist in the stadium are inserted and transmitted on the screen during sports broadcasts as if they actually exist in the stadium. This is a representative example of this being grafted and utilized. In particular, these augmented reality and mixed reality technologies are being implemented and provided as various application services with the advent of smart phones.

A representative service that provides augmented reality or mixed reality to users is Meta-verse. This metaverse is a compound word of 'Meta', meaning processing and abstraction, and 'Universe', meaning the real world, and refers to a three-dimensional virtual world.

Metaverse is an advanced concept than the existing term virtual reality environment, and provides an augmented reality environment in which virtual worlds such as the web and the Internet are absorbed into the real world. In other words, Metaverse is a compound word of meta, meaning processing and abstraction, and universe, meaning the real world, and refers to a three-dimensional virtual world.

In addition, metaverse is a more advanced concept than virtual reality, and is a form in which virtual worlds such as the web and the Internet have been absorbed into the real world. It is a living and game-type virtual world where both reality and unreality can coexist in general aspects of politics, economy, society, and culture. It can provide users with a new dimension of the world by fusing reality and imagination without restrictions of space and time. A concept similar to Metaverse is Digital Twin.

This digital twin refers to a technology that implements real-world objects and systems as virtual digital twins, acquires real-time data using sensors, and performs analysis and simulation on this to enable effective operation and prediction.

On the other hand, real (offline) stores, whether unmanned or manned, have limitations in space utilization in that people visit in person to view and purchase products on display. In addition, there is a disadvantage that the physical travel time is prolonged during the user's product selection process.

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The problem to be solved by the present invention relates to an e-commerce system and e-commerce method that links a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store that can solve conventional problems.

An e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal using an e-commerce service provided by the 3D metaverse store; 3D Metaverse stores linked to registered unmanned automated stores are created in Metaworld, a Metaverse (virtual world) service using avatars, and e-commerce services using avatars are provided to 3D Metaverse stores accessed from the user terminal. Provides at least one payment method for the e-commerce service, and transmits e-commerce information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method) paid at the 3D metaverse store from the user terminal to an unmanned device linked to the metaverse store. Metaverse e-commerce operation server that transmits to the unmanned automation system of the automated store; and an unmanned automated system of an unmanned automated store that processes and provides products according to the e-commerce information received from the operation server.

An e-commerce method linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention to solve the above problem includes the steps of accessing the metaworld from a user terminal and accessing a 3D metaverse store using an avatar; Selecting at least one purchasable product from among displayed products graphically displayed in accordance with the movement of the avatar; Supporting the metaverse e-commerce operation server to display a purchase payment window on the user terminal; Step of requesting product shipment according to the e-commerce information from the metaverse e-commerce operation server to the unmanned automated system when payment is processed after entering receipt method information in the purchase payment window at the user terminal; After sorting and packaging products corresponding to e-commerce information in the unmanned automated store system, the packaged products are stored in a pickup management box according to the receipt method selected by the buyer, or delivery is requested through a delivery company or delivery robot. steps; And a step of providing location information of an unmanned automated store to be received (visited) by the user terminal from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server or providing a function to check product delivery (delivery) information in real time.

An e-commerce method linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to another embodiment of the present invention to solve the above problem includes the steps of executing a 3D metaverse store on a user terminal; Reflecting the new information by executing the update when there is update information (product composition, type, inventory amount) in the 3D metaverse store; Selecting at least one purchasable product from among displayed products graphically displayed in accordance with the movement of the avatar; Supporting the display of a purchase payment window; After inputting the receipt method information in the purchase payment window and processing the payment, e-commerce information is transmitted to the unmanned automated system to request product shipment according to the e-commerce information; After the unmanned automated system selects and processes products corresponding to e-commerce information and performs packaging operations, the packaged products are stored in a pickup management box according to the receipt method selected by the buyer, or delivery is requested through a delivery company or delivery robot. step; And it includes providing a function to provide location information of an unmanned automated store to be received (visited) by the user terminal or to check product delivery (delivery) information in real time.

According to an e-commerce system and e-commerce method that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention, a person can visit the displayed products in person, whether unmanned or manned, which is a disadvantage of real (offline) stores. This is to overcome the limitations of space utilization in terms of viewing and selecting and the time constraints of the increased physical travel time during the user's product selection process. When a user accesses the 3D Metaverse store, selects a product, and makes a payment, the Metaverse By processing one or more products purchased by a user in a real unmanned automated store linked to the store, the space of the real (offline) store can be maximized and the user's purchase time can be reduced, that is, optimization of space and time. There is an advantage to being able to make it happen.

Figure 1 is a network configuration diagram of an e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a device configuration diagram of the unmanned automated store system shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a device configuration diagram of the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in FIG. 1.
Figure 4 is an example diagram of the Metaverse virtual space (Metaworld) supported by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in Figure 1.
Figure 5 is an example diagram of a 3D metaverse store implemented in the user terminal shown in Figure 1.
FIGS. 6A and 6B are exemplary diagrams of payment interfaces supported by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram of the unmanned delivery vehicle shown in FIG. 1.
Figure 8 is a flowchart explaining an e-commerce method linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a flowchart explaining an e-commerce method linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present application may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present application in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification. Throughout this specification, when a part is said to be “connected” to another part, this means not only “directly connected” but also “electrically connected” or “indirectly connected” with another element in between. "Includes cases where it is. Throughout this specification, when a member is said to be located “on”, “above”, “at the top”, “below”, “at the bottom”, or “at the bottom” of another member, this means that a member is located on another member. This includes not only cases where they are in contact, but also cases where another member exists between two members.

Throughout the specification of the present application, when a part "includes" a certain component, this means that it may further include other components rather than excluding other components unless specifically stated to the contrary.

Hereinafter, based on the attached drawings, an e-commerce system and an e-commerce method linking a metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail.

Figure 1 is a network configuration diagram of an e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse virtual store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 is a device configuration diagram of the unmanned automated store system shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a device configuration diagram of the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in Figure 1, and Figure 4 is an example diagram of the Metaverse virtual space (Metaworld) supported by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 is an example diagram of a 3D Metaverse store implemented in the user terminal shown in Figure 1, and Figures 6A and 6B are an example diagram of a payment interface supported by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server shown in Figure 1, FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram of the unmanned delivery vehicle shown in FIG. 1.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the e-commerce system 100 linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 200, an unmanned automated store system 300, and Includes a Metaverse e-commerce operation server (400).

Each component communicates through a network, and the network refers to a connection structure that allows information exchange between nodes such as a plurality of terminals and servers. Examples of such networks include RF and 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) networks. , LTE (Long Term Evolution) network, 5GPP (5th Generation Partnership Project) network, WIMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) network, Internet, LAN (Local Area Network), Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth network, NFC network, satellite broadcasting network, analog broadcasting network, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) network, 5G network, 6G network, etc. does not

In the following, the term at least one is defined as a term including singular and plural, and even if the term at least one does not exist, each component may exist in singular or plural, and may mean singular or plural. This should be self-explanatory. In addition, whether each component is provided in singular or plural form may change depending on the embodiment.

The Metaworld and Metaverse stores of the present invention may be computer programs, web programs, application programs, blockchain programs, or cloud computer programs, or may be programs running on dedicated terminals.

Meanwhile, the terminal described herein may be a dedicated device for each purpose, a device that downloads and runs an application for each purpose, or a device that has been granted a type of authority provided by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400.

More specifically, the user terminal 200 participates in the 3D Metaverse virtual space supported by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400, which will be described later, and operates 3D Metaverse stores (e.g., marts, coffee shops) in the 3D Metaverse virtual space. It may be a terminal that requests processing of payment/order/delivery of a 3D virtual product (shop, pub, etc.).

The user of the user terminal may be a user who moves to an avatar representing the user in the 3D metaverse virtual space and decides whether to purchase a virtual product displayed with the same product image as the actual product.

The linkage between the 3D metaverse store and the unmanned automated store described herein is a method of creating metaverse stores that link to the unmanned automation system of the unmanned automated stores registered on the operation server and accessing one of them from the user terminal, as well as using Metaworld When connected, based on the home or work registered by the user or the current location of the user, the favorite metaverse stores are displayed according to the method set by the user (home or work or current location), or metaverse linked to a nearby unmanned automated store. Bus stores are automatically displayed or metaverse stores linked to nearby unmanned automated stores are displayed and the user can access the metaverse store by selection, or a metaverse store linked to an unmanned automated system on the user terminal. There is a way to download and run. Either way, the Metaverse store and the unmanned automation system are linked, so it can be described in this specification as an unmanned automation system linked to the Metaverse store.

The virtual products considered herein include various groceries sold at supermarkets, various convenience goods and foodstuffs sold at convenience stores, various electronic products sold at electronic stores, various coffee products sold at coffee shops, various furniture sold at furniture stores, This may include various clothing, bag accessories, etc. sold at fashion stores.

However, this is only an example to help understand the application, and is not limited to this, and various products (products, goods) sold/traded in the 3D Metaverse virtual store may be applied to the products considered in the application. .

The user terminal 200 may refer to a terminal owned by a user for participating in the 3D metaverse virtual space. The user terminal 200 includes, for example, Personal Communication System (PCS), Global System for Mobile communication (GSM), Personal Digital Cellular (PDC), Personal Handyphone System (PHS), Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT). )-2000, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access)-2000, W-CDMA (WCode Division Multiple Access), Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet) terminal, Smartphone (mobile phone), SmartPad, Tablet PC, It may include, but is not limited to, all types of wired and wireless communication devices such as smart lenses, vehicle PCs, laptops, wearable devices, and desktop PCs.

In addition, the user terminal 200 is, for example, at least one of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and extended reality (XR) encompassing these. It may be a device (device, terminal) that can provide one technology/service.

Such devices may include, for example, a head mounted display (HMD), a display device that outputs VR/AR images, Google Glass, etc., but are not limited thereto.

These user terminals 200 include various devices (devices, terminals) that support users to experience realistic images, and are capable of implementing realistic images such as VR/AR/MR/XR, which are already known or developed in the future. Various possible devices (devices, terminals) can be applied. In other words, the user terminal 200 is, for example, product experience content (i.e., product experience content generated and provided by this system) that is worn by the user and allows the user to experience the product they wish to purchase in the 3D metaverse virtual space. It may include a device (device, terminal) that outputs.

The user terminal 200 records and stores the e-commerce information (data), provides the data to the Metaverse e-commerce operation server, receives reward points, and receives points from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400, which will be described later. It may be a configuration that receives customized advertisements provided based on the above data or information on products with an approaching purchase date.

The user terminal 200 may receive product experience content for wearing and installing the product related to the product desired to be purchased from the user and output (display) it.

In addition, the user terminal 200 can shop metaverse stores located in the 3D metaverse virtual space by manipulating the movement of the user avatar or changing the viewpoint, or purchase, pay, deliver, and return virtual products displayed in the metaverse store. , It may be a terminal that executes a user operation environment interface for implementing commercial transactions such as cancellation processing.

At this time, the metaverse (metaverse virtual space, metaverse environment) implemented in the user terminal 200 can be implemented using various graphics-related tools such as 3DsMAX, ZBrush, MAYA, etc., but only in this case. It is not limited, and can be implemented using various metaverse implementation tools (various 3D modeling implementation technologies, graphics processing technologies, etc.) that are already known in the past or will be developed in the future.

Next, referring to Figure 2, the unmanned automated store system 300 is linked with the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 to provide logistics information (product composition, type, inventory amount, etc.) and change information to the corresponding 3D metaverse store ( warehousing, shipping, etc.), and packaging and shipping products according to e-commerce information (buyer, purchase details, receipt method, etc.) transmitted from the operation server.

In addition, the unmanned automated system 300 processes the corresponding e-commerce information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method, refund request, cancellation request, etc.) at the 3D Metaverse store from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400. It may be a configuration that sets up a control device for sorting, packaging, warehousing, shipping, and returning products.

In addition, the unmanned automated system 300 manages the product composition of the unmanned automated store, product classification by product type and company, product storage location, and inventory information by company and type, and selects and processes products according to the received e-commerce information. It may be a configuration that controls the packaging and shipping process.

In addition, the unmanned automated system 300 may be configured to manage stocking and shipping data, designate a location based on the stocking and shipping data, and track the location movement history of the designated product.

In addition, the unmanned automated system 300 stores the shipped product so that the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot can receive the product, and is a means of identifying the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot when recognition is completed. It may be a configuration that includes a configuration of paying for the product.

More specifically, the unmanned automated store system 300 includes a transaction information processing department 310, a product inventory management department 320, a product order and selection processing department 330, a product packaging management department 340, and a product arrival/delivery management department 350. and an order management department 360.

The transaction information processing unit 310 processes the corresponding product according to the e-commerce information (payment purchase, delivery request, refund request, cancellation request, etc.) processed in the 3D Metaverse virtual store from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400, which will be described later. It may consist of establishing a work plan for receipt, shipment, and return.

In addition, the transaction information processing unit 310 is a Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400, which will be described later, and provides logistics information on product types, product inventory, order schedule, product receipt, product shipment, etc. currently held at the branch. It may be a configuration.

Next, the product inventory management unit 320 may be configured to manage product classification by product type and company, product storage location, and inventory information by company and type.

The product order and selection processing unit 330 may be configured to select and extract ordered products from the warehouse of the inventory management unit 320 using an unmanned robot based on transaction details of the 3D metaverse virtual store.

In addition, the product order and selection processing unit 330 selects at least one product included in the order details in the order set in the unmanned automated store system 300 in order of volume, weight, size, or combination. It may be provided to the product packaging management department 340.

The product packaging management unit 340 may be configured to package and process products sequentially delivered from the product order and selection processing unit 320.

The product arrival/delivery management unit 350 manages information such as quantity, storage location, arrival date, and shipment date of products being received and shipped.

In addition, the product entry/exit management unit 350 may further include a function that specifies a location and includes information capable of tracking the location movement history of the designated product. For example, if 1,000 products are scheduled to be stocked, 500 products are assigned to location A, the remaining 500 products are assigned to location B, and 250 of the products assigned to location A are assigned to location C. Location designation and location movement history can be tracked.

The order management unit 360 may be configured to request the supplier to place a product order according to the business plan generated by the information processing unit 310.

Meanwhile, the unmanned automated store system 300 may further include a pickup management unit 370.

The pick-up management unit 370 may be configured to store products processed by the product entry/exit management unit 340 so that a buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot can receive the product.

In addition, the order history code issued by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 may be scanned, and then the product related to the order history code may be paid. In other words, it may be a means of identifying the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot, and the product may be paid once recognition is completed.

For reference, the pickup management unit 370 may have a structure similar to a smart parcel storage system and may be composed of one or more display boxes. Each of the plurality of display boxes may be equipped with a recognition means or may display the corresponding display box using a single recognition means, and upon recognition, the display box door may be opened when identified as a purchaser, a designated delivery person, or a designated delivery robot. It may be a configured configuration.

Additionally, the pickup management unit 370 may be configured to store returned items.

In other words, the pickup management unit 370 stores the shipped product so that the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot can receive the product, and recognizes it as a means of identifying the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot (see FIG. 7). Once this is completed, it performs the function of paying the product.

Meanwhile, the unmanned automated store system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may perform some functions of the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400, which will be described later.

Next, referring to FIG. 3, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 creates 3D Metaverse stores linked with registered unmanned automated stores in Metaworld, a Metaverse (virtual world) service using avatars, Providing an e-commerce service using an avatar to a 3D metaverse store accessed from the user terminal, providing at least one payment method for the e-commerce service, and e-commerce payment made at the 3D metaverse store from the user terminal It may be a configuration that transmits information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method, etc.) to an unmanned automated system of an unmanned automated store linked to the metaverse store.

The metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 is In creating 3D Metaverse stores in Metaworld, each Metaverse store has logistics information (product composition, type, inventory amount, etc.) and change information (stocking, shipping, etc.) consistent with each linked unmanned automated store. It may be structured so that there are no limits to space and product display.

The metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 supports the creation of an avatar for activities in the metaworld with the user terminal, supports the function of moving to the avatar or the avatar's viewpoint in the metaworld, and supports the metaworld It provides 3D metaverse stores that are linked to real-world unmanned automated stores and have no limitations on space and product display, and uses the avatar on the user terminal to view and select products displayed in the 3D metaverse store. It may be a configuration that supports the function for.

In addition, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 provides a function to select products displayed in the 3D metaverse store according to the characteristics of each device of the user terminal (mouse, keyboard, controller operation, finger touch, eye blink, etc.). In addition, it may be configured to support a function for selecting a product displayed in a 3D metaverse store according to the user's motion recognition using the user terminal or the avatar's motion recognition.

In addition, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 supports a function for searching products in the 3D metaverse store, and when searching, the avatar moves to the shelf where the product is placed (without manipulation of the user terminal). It may be a configuration that supports this.

In addition, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 provides logistics information (product composition, type, inventory amount, etc.) and change information (stocking, shipment, etc.) provided by the unmanned automated store system to the linked 3D Metaverse store. It may be a configuration that processes it to be reflected.

In addition, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 supports transaction (payment) means made in the 3D Metaverse store, such as in-app payment, digital currency, cryptocurrency, bank transfer, credit card, VAN, PG, and simple payment. and gift certificates, and when paying for a product on the user terminal, related details are recorded and displayed according to a set accumulation rate or accumulated amount, and when the total amount of accumulated savings through product transactions on the user terminal exceeds a certain amount, the payment is made. One of the means may be a configuration that supports a service that can be used for payment of all stores registered in the operation server and all content provided by the operation server after conversion.

In addition, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 records and stores e-commerce information (data) for each user, requests approval from each user terminal to utilize the data, and classifies the approved users. Then, points may be paid differentially according to the amount of data provided by each user, and customized advertisements or product information about to be purchased may be provided to each user terminal based on each user's data.

In addition, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 provides information on transaction details transacted with the 3D metaverse store and location information of an unmanned automated store to be received (visited) to the user terminal or sends information to the user terminal. It may be a configuration that provides a function to check product delivery (delivery) information in real time.

Additionally, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 may be configured to provide a function for downloading avatars and 3D metaverse stores from the user terminal.

In addition, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 requests approval from each user terminal to utilize the e-commerce information (data) recorded and stored in the user terminal 200, and classifies the approved users. Then, points may be paid differentially according to the amount of data provided by each user, and customized advertisements or product information about to be purchased may be provided to each user terminal based on each user's data.

Additionally, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 may be configured to send transaction information about products purchased, returned, or canceled in the 3D metaverse virtual store to the user terminal 200 as a message.

In addition, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 may be configured to provide location information (geographic information) of an unmanned automated store system that can receive products purchased at the 3D Metaverse virtual store from the user terminal 200. In this case, the location information is provided by designating the unmanned automated store system located adjacent to the user terminal as the highest priority.

Additionally, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 may be configured to provide a delivery address to the terminal of a delivery company designated by the unmanned automated store system 300.

The Metaverse e-commerce operation server may implement edge computing or a blockchain network by linking with each unmanned automated store equipped with an independent (distributed) server among the registered unmanned automated stores.

More specifically, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 includes a Metaverse virtual space support unit 410, a product search support unit 420, a virtual space transaction support unit 430, a product linking unit 440, and a payment service unit ( 450), including the additional service department (460).

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the metaverse virtual space support unit 410 supports the user terminal 200 to create a 3D metaverse virtual space and an avatar for activities in the 3D metaverse virtual space, and also supports 3D virtual space. In the space Metaworld, we provide a 3D Metaverse store that displays and sells products sold by various companies that exist in reality.

The metaverse virtual space support unit 410 may be configured to support functions for experiencing (operating, wearing, etc.) products sold at a 3D metaverse store.

The metaverse virtual space support unit 410 supports the function of moving the 3D metaverse virtual space or 3D metaverse store to an avatar or viewpoint.

Next, the product search support unit 420 supports a function for searching product types displayed in the 3D metaverse store.

At this time, the searched product image is supported by the metaverse virtual space support unit 410 to be exposed at the avatar's location or the user's viewpoint.

In addition, the product search support unit 420 supports a function for selecting products displayed in the 3D metaverse store according to the characteristics of each device of the user terminal (mouse, keyboard, controller operation, finger touch, eye blink, etc.), In addition, it may be configured to support a function for selecting products displayed in a 3D metaverse store according to motion recognition of the user using the user terminal or motion recognition of the avatar.

Next, the virtual space transaction support unit 430 may be configured to not only select and pay for the purchase status and purchase quantity of the selected product, but also support functions for entering a receipt method.

Next, the product linking unit 440 is linked to the above-described unmanned automated store system and provides information on whether the product purchased by the user can be shipped and delivered based on the inventory information of the unmanned automated store system. It can be.

In addition, when a user requests delivery of a product purchased from a 3D metaverse store, the product linking unit 440 requests the unmanned automated store system for information on the series of processes until the product ordered from the unmanned automated store system is delivered. It may be a configuration.

Next, the payment service unit 450, referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, is configured to support transaction (payment) methods made in the 3D Metaverse store, including in-app payment, digital currency, cryptocurrency, and account transfer through a bank. , any one of credit cards, VAN, PG, simple payment and gift certificates are supported, and among the payment methods of the above payment system, in-app payment, digital currency and cryptocurrency are recorded in the recording area at the time of payment along with the transaction details and points for accumulation. Alternatively, the accumulation amount is recorded, the distribution target and each distribution rate or distribution amount are recorded, and it may be a configuration that supports automatic processing of the accumulation rate or accumulation amount and the distribution rate or distribution amount to the accumulation and distribution target according to the record (Figure 6a).

Additionally, the payment service unit 450 may be configured to provide a function to display the user's reward points accumulation details (see FIG. 6b).

In addition, e-commerce information (data) for each user is recorded and stored, approval is requested from each user terminal to utilize the data, and the approved users are classified, according to the amount of data provided by each user. It may be structured to pay points differentially.

In addition, approval is requested to utilize e-commerce information (data) on each user terminal, the approved users are classified, and e-commerce information (data) for each user is recorded and stored, and points are differentiated according to the amount of data. It may be a payment structure.

Next, the additional service unit 460 is configured to send information about transaction details with the 3D Metaverse store, location information of the unmanned automated store system to be received (visited), and delivery (delivery) information via text message or SNS. It can be.

The additional service unit 460 may be configured to support a service that sends customized advertisements or product information about to be purchased to each user terminal based on each user's data.

Additionally, the additional service unit 460 may be configured to provide delivery steps of products provided by the unmanned automated store system 300 to the user terminal 200 in real time.

Meanwhile, the metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 of the present invention can support a download service function for storing avatars and 3D metaverse stores in the user terminal.

In other words, the user terminal presented herein accesses the 3D Metaverse store provided by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server and uses the e-commerce service, or uses an avatar and an avatar in the Metaworld provided by the Metaverse e-commerce operation server. By storing content about the 3D Metaverse store in the device, you can use the unmanned automation system and e-commerce service linked to the 3D Metaverse store without the intermediary process of the Metaverse e-commerce operation server.

For reference, the method of e-commerce by downloading the 3D metaverse store in the user terminal is to run the downloaded 3D metaverse store using the user terminal device's own capabilities and update information (product composition, type) in the 3D metaverse store. , inventory, etc.), the information is reflected by executing an update, and using the avatar, you select the product displayed in the 3D metaverse store and enter the receipt method, and when making payment, you can use the product linked to the 3D metaverse store. A method in which e-commerce information is processed to be transmitted to the unmanned automated store system of an unmanned automated store, and is a series of processes in which information can be provided from product processing in the unmanned automated store system to product receipt or delivery (delivery). You can.

However, payment processing at the time of payment is involved in the Metaverse e-commerce operation server, and the Metaverse Electronics provides a function to determine related information and product delivery (delivery) information in real time according to the product processing process in the unmanned automated system. This may be a configuration provided by the commerce operation server.

Figure 8 is a flowchart explaining a method of supporting an e-commerce service linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, a method (S700) of supporting an e-commerce service linking a 3D Metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention involves accessing the Metaverse virtual space from the user terminal 200 and using the Metaverse. When accessing the 3D metaverse store in virtual space (S710), displayed products are displayed graphically according to the movement of the avatar, and when at least one product available for purchase is selected (S720), a purchase payment window is displayed on the user terminal. S730).

Afterwards, when the user terminal 200 enters purchase information in the purchase payment window and processes the payment, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 requests product shipment according to the purchase details to the unmanned automated store system 300 (S740) .

The unmanned automated store system 300 performs sorting and packaging of products corresponding to the purchase history, then stores the packaged products in a pick-up management box or delivers them through a delivery company or delivery robot according to the receipt method selected by the buyer. Request (S750).

Afterwards, the Metaverse e-commerce operation server 400 sends the location information or delivery (delivery) information of the unmanned automated store system to be received (visited) to the user terminal 200 via text message or SNS (S760).

Figure 9 is a flowchart explaining a method of supporting an e-commerce service linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, the method of supporting an e-commerce service linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to another embodiment of the present invention (S800) includes executing the 3D metaverse store on a user terminal (S810), When there is update information (product composition, type, inventory amount, etc.) in the 3D metaverse store designated by the user terminal 200, the update is executed to reflect the new information (S820).

Thereafter, when at least one product available for purchase among the displayed products graphically displayed according to the movement of the avatar is selected on the user terminal 200 (S830), a purchase payment window is displayed on the user terminal 200 (S840), and the user terminal ( In step 200), when receipt method information is entered into the purchase payment window and payment is processed, the e-commerce information is transmitted to the unmanned automated system and product shipment is requested according to the e-commerce information (S850).

Afterwards, the unmanned automated system 300 selects and processes products corresponding to e-commerce information and performs packaging operations, and then stores the packaged products in a pick-up management box according to the receipt method selected by the buyer, or stores them in a delivery company or delivery robot. A series that requests delivery (S860) and provides location information of an unmanned automated store to receive (visit) the product through the user terminal 200 or provides a function to determine product delivery (delivery) information in real time (S870). It may include the process of

According to an e-commerce system and e-commerce method linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store according to an embodiment of the present invention, a person, whether unmanned or manned, visits the displayed products in person, which is a disadvantage of real (offline) stores. This is to overcome the limitations of space utilization in terms of viewing and selecting and the time constraints of the increased physical travel time during the user's product selection process. When a user accesses the 3D Metaverse store, selects a product, and makes a payment, the Metaverse By processing one or more products purchased by a user in a real unmanned automated store linked to the store, the space of the real (offline) store can be maximized and the user's purchase time can be reduced, that is, optimization of space and time. There is an advantage to being able to make it happen.

The “unit” used in one embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and/or a combination of hardware components and software components. For example, devices and components described in embodiments may include, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable array (FPA), It may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a programmable logic unit (PLU), microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. A processing device may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications that run on the operating system. Additionally, a processing device may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of software. For ease of understanding, a single processing device may be described as being used; however, those skilled in the art will understand that a processing device includes multiple processing elements and/or multiple types of processing elements. It can be seen that it may include. For example, a processing device may include multiple processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are possible.

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 by 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.

The method according to an embodiment of 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. 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.

Anyone skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make modifications and changes to the above-described content without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention, but are for illustrative purposes, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the claims below, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the scope of rights of the present invention.

100: System linking metaverse stores and unmanned automated stores
200: user terminal
300: Unmanned automated store system
310: Transaction information processing department
320: Product Inventory Management Department
330: Product order and selection processing department
340: Product packaging management department
350: Product arrival/delivery management department
360: Order Management Department
370: pickup processing unit
400: Metaverse e-commerce operation server
410: Metaverse Virtual Space Support Department
420: Product Search Support Department
430: Virtual space transaction support department
440: Product linkage unit
450: Payment service department
460: Additional Service Department

Claims (19)

User terminals using e-commerce services provided by 3D Metaverse stores;
3D Metaverse stores linked to registered unmanned automated stores are created in Metaworld, a Metaverse (virtual world) service using avatars, and e-commerce services using avatars are provided to 3D Metaverse stores accessed from the user terminal. Provides at least one payment method for the e-commerce service, and transmits e-commerce information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method) paid at the 3D metaverse store from the user terminal to an unmanned device linked to the metaverse store. Metaverse e-commerce operation server that transmits to the unmanned automation system of the automated store; and
An unmanned automated system for an unmanned automated store that processes and provides products according to the e-commerce information received from the operation server;
An e-commerce system that links 3D metaverse stores and unmanned automated stores, including
According to paragraph 1,
The unmanned automated system is
It is linked with the Metaverse e-commerce operation server to provide logistics information (product composition, type, inventory quantity) and change information (stocking, shipment) to the corresponding 3D Metaverse store, and e-commerce information (buyer, An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized by packaging and shipping products according to purchase history and receipt method.
According to paragraph 2,
The unmanned automated system is
To select, process, package, stock, ship and return the product according to the e-commerce information (buyer, purchase history, receipt method, refund request, cancellation request) processed at the 3D Metaverse store from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server. An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized by setting up a control device.
According to paragraph 2,
The unmanned automated system is
It manages the product composition of the unmanned automated store, product classification by product type and company, product storage location, and inventory information by company and type, and controls the process of selecting, packaging, and shipping products according to the received e-commerce information. An e-commerce system that links 3D metaverse stores and unmanned automated stores.
According to paragraph 2,
The unmanned automated system is
An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that it manages stock/delivery data, designates a location based on the stock/delivery data, and tracks the location movement history of the designated product.
According to paragraph 2,
The unmanned automated system is
Store shipped products so that the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot can receive them,
An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, comprising a means for identifying the buyer, delivery person, or delivery robot and providing payment for the product upon completion of recognition.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
In creating 3D metaverse stores in the metaworld, each metaverse store has logistics information (product composition, type, inventory quantity) and change information (stocking, shipping) consistent with each linked unmanned automated store, but space and an e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store with no limits to product display and an unmanned automated store.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Supports the creation of an avatar for activities in the metaworld with the user terminal,
Supports the ability to move to an avatar or the avatar's viewpoint in the metaworld,
In the metaworld, we provide 3D metaverse stores that are linked with unmanned automated stores in the real world and have no limitations on space and product display,
An e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that the user terminal supports the function of viewing and selecting products displayed in the 3D metaverse store using the avatar.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Supports the function to select products displayed in the 3D metaverse store according to the device characteristics of the user terminal (mouse, keyboard, controller operation, finger touch, eye blink),
An e-commerce system linking a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that it supports a function for selecting products displayed in a 3D metaverse store according to the user's motion recognition using the user terminal or the avatar's motion recognition. .
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Supports the function to search for products in the 3D metaverse store,
An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, wherein the avatar moves to the shelf where the product is placed (without manipulation of the user terminal) when searching.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
A 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that the logistics information (product composition, type, inventory quantity) and change information (stocking, shipping) provided by the unmanned automated store system are reflected in the linked 3D metaverse store. Linked e-commerce system.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Supports any one of the transaction (payment) methods made in the 3D Metaverse store: in-app payment, digital currency, cryptocurrency, bank transfer, credit card, VAN, PG, simple payment, and gift certificate,
When paying for a product on the user terminal, related details are recorded and displayed according to the set accumulation rate or amount,
When the total amount of points collected through product transactions at the user terminal exceeds a certain amount, it can be converted to one of the payment methods and used for payment of all stores registered on the operation server and all content provided by the operation server. An e-commerce system that links 3D metaverse stores and unmanned automated stores.
In paragraph 1
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Record and store e-commerce information (data) for each user, request approval from each user terminal to utilize the data, classify approved users, and award points according to the amount of data provided by each user. An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized by differential payment and providing customized advertisements or product information about the upcoming purchase period to each user terminal based on each user's data.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
A function to provide the user terminal with information about transaction details transacted with the 3D metaverse store and location information of the unmanned automated store to be received (visited), or to obtain real-time product delivery (delivery) information to the user terminal. An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store.
According to paragraph 1,
The Metaverse e-commerce operation server is
Among the registered unmanned automated stores, 3D metaverse stores and unmanned automated stores can be linked to each unmanned automated store equipped with an independent (distributed) server to implement edge computing or a blockchain network. e-commerce system.
According to paragraph 1,
The user terminal is
Accessing the metaverse provided by the metaverse e-commerce operation server and using the 3D metaverse store, or downloading and using avatars and 3D metaverse stores from the metaverse provided by the metaverse e-commerce operation server Characterized by
How to download and use the above
Run the downloaded 3D metaverse store on the user terminal,
If there is update information (product composition, type, inventory amount) in the 3D metaverse store, the information is reflected by executing the update,
Move to the avatar and select and purchase products displayed in the 3D metaverse store,
When payment is made according to the purchase action, e-commerce information is processed to be transmitted to the unmanned automated store system of the unmanned automated store linked to the 3D metaverse store, product processing and product receipt or delivery (delivery) in the unmanned automated store system ) An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that information can be provided up to ).
According to clause 16,
The user terminal is
Record and store the e-commerce information (data), provide the data to the Metaverse e-commerce operation server, and receive reward points.
An e-commerce system that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store, characterized in that the metaverse e-commerce operation server receives customized advertisements provided based on the data or product information with an approaching purchase time.
Accessing Metaworld from the user terminal and accessing a 3D Metaverse store using an avatar;
Selecting at least one purchasable product from among displayed products graphically displayed in accordance with the movement of the avatar;
Supporting the metaverse e-commerce operation server to display a purchase payment window on the user terminal;
Step of requesting product shipment according to the e-commerce information from the metaverse e-commerce operation server to the unmanned automated system when payment is processed after entering receipt method information in the purchase payment window at the user terminal;
After sorting and packaging products corresponding to e-commerce information in the unmanned automated store system, the packaged products are stored in a pickup management box according to the receipt method selected by the buyer, or delivery is requested through a delivery company or delivery robot. steps; and
A 3D Metaverse store comprising the step of providing location information of an unmanned automated store to be received (visited) by the user terminal from the Metaverse e-commerce operation server or providing a function to determine product delivery (delivery) information in real time. An e-commerce method that links unmanned automated stores.
Running a 3D metaverse store on a user terminal;
Reflecting the new information by executing the update when there is update information (product composition, type, inventory quantity) in the 3D metaverse store;
Selecting at least one purchasable product from among displayed products graphically displayed in accordance with the movement of the avatar;
Supporting the display of a purchase payment window;
After inputting the receipt method information in the purchase payment window and processing the payment, e-commerce information is transmitted to the unmanned automated system to request product shipment according to the e-commerce information;
After the unmanned automated system selects and processes products corresponding to e-commerce information and performs packaging operations, the packaged products are stored in a pickup management box according to the receipt method selected by the buyer, or delivery is requested through a delivery company or delivery robot. step; and
A step of providing location information of an unmanned automated store to be received (visited) by the user terminal or providing a function to determine product delivery (delivery) information in real time.
An e-commerce method that links a 3D metaverse store and an unmanned automated store.

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