TWI466042B - The method and system for displaying the preferential certificate on the hand-held electronic device, and obtaining the preferential method - Google Patents

Description

Method and system for displaying coupon certificate on handheld electronic device, method for obtaining preferential certificate

The present invention relates to a preferential providing system and method for use in a handheld electronic device, and more particularly to a system and method incorporating global satellite positioning technology.

The use of smart phones to access the Internet is becoming more and more popular. Internet access is mainly based on listening to music, playing games, and browsing social networking sites. These online communities are naturally the best targets for advertising by various manufacturers.

Smart phones allow everyone to share and receive messages instantly, and the "punch" feature is instantly loved by users. Here, "punch" refers to uploading the coordinate information of a location of a handheld electronic device to a social networking site through an application. As a result, friends who are using social networking sites will see where users are currently at the same time. Therefore, "punch card" provides a different way for users to share and interact with friends.

However, the existing advertising method applied to the handheld electronic device is nothing more than a short message sending an advertisement message, or providing a designated communication number for the user to dial and participate in a marketing event. For these specific punching groups, there is no way to advertise or offer special offers.

When the advertising method is interesting and can attract the attention of users, it can play a better marketing effect.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method of displaying a proof of concession on a handheld electronic device in a card-sending offer.

Therefore, the method for displaying the coupon certificate on the handheld electronic device is performed by the at least one handheld electronic device and a server, and includes:

(A) the handheld electronic device uploads a first coordinate information of its location to the server;

(B) the server searches for a target offer information in a preferential information database according to the first coordinate information, and the target offer information is related to a preferential place in the area to which the first coordinate information belongs;

(C) transmitting the target preferential information to the handheld electronic device;

(D) the handheld electronic device performs a punching and transmits a card information with a second coordinate information to the server; and

(E) the server determines, according to the second coordinate information, whether the handheld electronic device is within a predetermined range from the preferential location, and if so, transmits a coupon certificate corresponding to the target preferential information for the handheld electronic device display.

Preferably, the step (C) is to integrate the target preferential information into a promotional event webpage, and then transmit the link to the handheld electronic device for the handheld electronic device to link the promotional webpage.

More preferably, the offer webpage further provides a dozen button, when the punch button is pressed in the step (D), the handheld electronic device is also connected to a social networking server according to a set of established accounts. After performing the login and reading the second coordinate information, the second coordinate information is uploaded to the social networking site.

More preferably, the offer webpage contains a valid time. In the step (E), the server also determines whether the punch time is within the valid time period of the offer webpage, and if so, transmits the coupon certificate.

Preferably, the method for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device is performed by the majority of the handheld electronic device in combination with the server, wherein in the step (B), the server is in accordance with the handheld electronic device. The plurality of first coordinate information uploaded separately search for the target preferential information; the target preferential information content transmitted in the step (C) includes: when the N1 pen coordinate information is within the preset range, providing the first stage preferential, when the N2 is greater than N1 Pen coordinates information within this preset range provides a second stage offer that is superior to the first stage offer.

More preferably, the server determines the number of handheld electronic devices in a preset range of the preferential location based on the second coordinate information, thereby determining the degree of the preferential.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for obtaining a discount performed by a handheld electronic device, the method comprising:

(a) uploading the first coordinate information of a location to a server;

(b) receiving a target offer information, the target offer information being searched by the server in the preferential information database according to the first coordinate information, and related to a preferential place in the area to which the first coordinate information belongs;

(c) performing a punch and transmitting a dozen card information with a second coordinate information to the server; and

(d) displaying a proof of the offer corresponding to the target offer information, the proof of the offer being that the server determines that the handheld electronic device is issued within a predetermined range from the preferential place according to the second coordinate information.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for displaying a proof of offer on a handheld electronic device, the system comprising at least one handheld electronic device, a server, and a library of preferential information stored with a plurality of preferential information. The handheld electronic device includes a GPS module, a display module, a communication module, and a control module connected to the GPS module, the display module and the communication module. The server includes a communication unit and a processor coupled to the communication module.

The GPS module of the handheld electronic device captures a first coordinate information of a location thereof, and the control module uploads the first coordinate information to the server through the communication module; the server receives the communication through the communication unit The first target information, and the processor searches for the target preferential information related to a preferential location in the preferential information database according to the first coordinate information, and transmits the target preferential information to the handheld through the communication unit. An electronic device; the control module of the handheld electronic device performs a punching, the GPS module captures a second coordinate information of a location thereof, and the control module transmits a punch card information with the second coordinate information through the Transmitting the communication module to the server; the processor of the server determines, according to the second coordinate information, whether the handheld electronic device is within a predetermined range from the preferential location, and if so, transmitting the same through the communication unit The proof of the offer corresponding to the target offer information is displayed for the display module of the handheld electronic device.

The utility model has the functions of using the GPS module of the handheld electronic device to capture the coordinate information and the punching concept, so that the user can know the discount available when going to a certain place to get a card when approaching a certain preferential place, which is helpful to use. The purpose of gathering in the preferential location to achieve marketing advertising, but also allows users to have more fun and enjoy discounts everywhere.

The above and other technical contents, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a preferred embodiment of the system 100 for displaying a voucher on a handheld electronic device includes a plurality of handheld electronic devices 1, a server 2, and a preferential information material storing a plurality of preferential information. Library 3.

Each of the handheld electronic devices 1 is, for example, a navigation device, a smart phone with navigation function, or a general smart phone, including a GPS module 11, a display module 12, a communication module 13, and the like. The control module 14 is connected to the GPS module 11, the display module 12 and the communication module 13.

The server 2 includes a communication unit 21 and a processor 22 connected to the communication unit 21.

Referring to FIG. 3, the method for executing the system 100 of the present embodiment includes the following steps. The following is an example of the interaction between one of the handheld electronic devices 1 and the server 2, which actually communicates and operates with a plurality of handheld electronic devices 1 at the same time.

Step S11 - The control module 14 of the handheld electronic device 1 executes the navigation software to cause the display module 12 to display the navigation screen. The navigation screen also provides a function key for "punch card discount". It should be noted that this step is performed when the handheld electronic device 1 is a navigation device or a smart phone with navigation function. If the handheld electronic device 1 is a general smart phone, this step can be omitted. The punching described here refers to obtaining handheld power through the application. After the coordinate information of the location of the child device, the coordinate information is uploaded to a social networking site.

The function key of step S12 - "call card discount" is pressed to cause the handheld electronic device 1 to enter the punch card discount function mode, and then the following steps are performed. If the handheld electronic device 1 is a general smart phone, it can be designed to enter the punch card discount function mode by an application interface such as a social networking website interface or a browser, and then perform the following steps.

Step S13 - The GPS module 11 of the handheld electronic device 1 captures the first coordinate information of the location thereof, and the control module 14 uploads the first coordinate information to the server 2 through the communication module 13.

Step S14: The server 2 receives the first coordinate information through the communication unit 21, and the processor 22 searches for the target preferential information in the preferential information database 3 according to the first coordinate information. The target offer information is related to a preferential place in the area to which the first coordinate information belongs (for example, an administrative area). The administrative district may be, for example, Da'an District, or may be a city, a county, a town, or a country.

The preferential information of the preferential information database 3 is provided by the partner manufacturer, and each of the preferential information includes the preferential place and the preferential content, such as a coffee discount of a certain convenience store. In this step, when the server 2 receives the first coordinate information of the handheld electronic device 1, it finds the preferential information related to the first coordinate information - for example, querying the preferential location of the administrative area where the first coordinate information falls. Within a certain range (for example, within 1 km of the discounted location), and provide corresponding preferential information.

Step S15 - the server 2 integrates the found target preferential information into one The offer activity webpage, the offer activity webpage of this embodiment also provides a dozen button.

In particular, the method of the present embodiment further provides a further interesting function, and the server 2 searches for the target preferential information according to the plurality of first coordinate information uploaded by the handheld electronic device 1 that performs the credit card preferential function, and According to the first coordinate information, the number of handheld electronic devices 1 in a specific range of each preferential place is counted, and the quantity is created in the content of the preferential activity webpage and continuously updated during the activity time, and the larger the quantity, the provided The more the offers, the more you can attract users to invite each other to get discounts, and to achieve the effect of improving marketing, publicity, and momentum.

In order to achieve the purpose of gathering consumers, or for the fun of the promotion, the promotion webpage contains a valid time, automatically removed after the effective time is reached, and the card cannot obtain the offer on the webpage.

Specifically, in this step, the server 2 integrates the preferential information into the content of the preferential activity webpage, including: when the N1 pen coordinate information is within the preset range, providing the first stage discount, when the N2 pen coordinate information greater than N1 is in the Within the preset range, a second stage offer is offered that is superior to the first stage offer. For example, there are currently 10 A-seat store fans near the convenience store X. You can enjoy a 20% discount on coffee at the store. If there are 20 fans near the convenience store X, you can enjoy coffee at the store. 30% discount." When the user of the handheld electronic device 1 knows the content of the promotional website, click "Notify a friend", and the handheld electronic device 1 automatically places the link in the newsletter or email, so that the user can immediately Forward to a friend to achieve the effect of calling friends.

Step S16 - The processor 22 of the server 2 transmits the link of the offer webpage to the handheld electronic device 1 via the communication unit 21. The mode of transfer can be popped out of the dialog box in the application interface, or by SMS or email.

Step S17 - The handheld electronic device 1 displays the link, and the link is pressed, and the control module 14 connects the offer web page through the communication module 13.

Step S18 - The handheld electronic device 1 displays a promotional activity webpage, where the webpage content includes a confirmation button for immediately obtaining a discount and punching a card (hereinafter referred to as a punch button, not shown) in addition to the foregoing information providing different discount levels according to the quantity. And a reset button that causes the server 2 to recalculate. When the user wishes to obtain the current offer, it will move to a specific range of the preferential place and press the confirmation button, and then proceed to step S19. When the user does not want to obtain the current offer and wants to know the latest offer after a period of time, the reset button can be pressed, and then step S13 is executed again, and the server 2 will recalculate and provide a new offer webpage.

Step S19 - When the punch button is pressed, the handheld electronic device 1 is triggered to perform a login according to a set of established account accounts to a social networking server 4, and the GPS module 11 captures a location of the location The two-coordinate information, on the one hand, the control module 14 issues a punching message on the social networking site according to the second coordinate information, and on the other hand, the control module 14 transmits a punching card information with the second coordinate information through the communication module. 13 is transferred to the server 2.

Step S20: The processor 22 of the server 2 determines, according to the second coordinate information, whether the handheld electronic device 1 is within a preset range from the preferential location, and also determines whether the punching time is within the valid time period of the preferential event webpage. If yes, go to step S21; if any does not, go to step S24.

Step S21 - The processor 22 of the server 2 determines, according to the second coordinate information, the number of the handheld electronic devices 1 that execute the credit card preferential function mode within the preset range of the preferential spot, thereby determining the degree of the preferential.

Step S22 - transmitting the coupon certificate corresponding to the target offer information through the communication unit 21 to all the handheld electronic devices 1 that perform the punch card discount function mode within the preset range of the offer site; however, the present invention is not limited thereto, the server 2 This step can also be performed in the mode of individual events, that is, the proof of the coupon is separately transmitted for the single punching behavior of the individual handheld electronic device 1. The proof of the offer is for example a code. In the above example, if the number of people still does not reach 20, a discount bar code of 20% off coffee is provided; if the number of people has reached 20, a discount bar code of 30% off coffee is provided.

The expiration date of the above-mentioned coupon certificate may vary depending on the manufacturer's setting of the offer, and is noted in the proof of the offer, for example, when it is used before the date, when it is used on the day, or within a certain period of time.

Step S23 - The display module 12 of the handheld electronic device 1 displays the discount barcode. Therefore, the user can hold the handheld electronic device 1 to checkout at the convenience store counter, and purchase the preferential goods at a preferential price.

Step S24 - The processor 22 of the server 2 transmits a prompt, for example, "Don't reach the X-door market! Move the footsteps quickly!" or "The active time has expired! Please come early!".

Step S25 - The display module 12 of the handheld electronic device 1 displays a prompt.

However, the present invention is not limited to the one-to-many of the server 2 and the handheld electronic device 1, and may be designed such that only one handheld electronic device 1 is connected to the server 2 to obtain a non-staged discount.

In summary, the present invention combines the GPS technology to provide preferential information related to the users of the preferential places, so that the user can obtain the preferential certificate under the mechanism of punching the discounts, thereby achieving the marketing effect, and thus the object of the present invention can be achieved.

The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the invention is not limited thereto, that is, the simple equivalent changes and modifications made by the scope of the invention and the description of the invention are All remain within the scope of the invention patent.

100‧‧‧ system

1‧‧‧Handheld electronic device

11‧‧‧GPS module

12‧‧‧Display module

13‧‧‧Communication module

14‧‧‧Control Module

2‧‧‧Server

21‧‧‧Communication unit

22‧‧‧ Processor

3‧‧‧Promotional Information Database

4‧‧‧Community website server

S11~S25‧‧‧Steps

1 is a system diagram illustrating the connection relationship of a preferred embodiment of the system for displaying a proof of offer on a handheld electronic device;

Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the handheld electronic device and server in the system; and

Figure 3 is a flow chart illustrating the method performed by the present embodiment.

S11~S25. . . step

Claims (15)

A method for displaying a proof of offer on a handheld electronic device is performed by at least one handheld electronic device in combination with a server, comprising: (A) the handheld electronic device uploading a first coordinate information of the location thereof to the servo (B) the server searches for a target preferential information in a preferential information database according to the first coordinate information, and the target preferential information is related to a preferential place in the area where the first coordinate information belongs; (C Transmitting the target offer information to the handheld electronic device; (D) the handheld electronic device performs a punch card near the preferential place, and transmits a punch card information with a second coordinate information to the server; and E) the server determines, according to the second coordinate information, whether the handheld electronic device performs a punching within a preset range from the preferential location, and if yes, transmits a proof of the coupon corresponding to the target preferential information for the handheld electronic device The device is displayed. According to the method of displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device according to the first aspect of the patent application, wherein (C) is to integrate the target preferential information into a promotional event webpage, and then transmit the link to the handheld electronic device. The device is configured to connect the promotional electronic device to the promotional webpage. According to the method of claim 2, the method for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device, wherein the offer webpage further provides a punch button, and in (D), the punch button is pressed, the handheld The electronic device also connects to a social networking server according to a set of established account accounts, and after reading the second coordinate information, uploads the second coordinate information to the social networking site. According to the method of displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device according to the second aspect of the patent application, wherein the offer webpage contains a valid time, and in (E), the server also determines whether the punch time is in the preferential activity. The proof of the offer will be transmitted if it is within the validity period of the webpage. The method for displaying a proof of offer on a handheld electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein a majority of the handheld electronic device is executed in conjunction with the server, wherein, in (B), The server searches for the target preferential information according to the plurality of coordinate information uploaded by the handheld electronic devices, and counts the number of handheld electronic devices within a specific range of each preferential location according to the first coordinate information, and the number is It is created in the content of the promotion webpage and is continuously updated during the activity time; the content of the promotion webpage is that the larger the number, the more offers are provided. According to the method of displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device according to the fifth aspect of the patent application, wherein the (C) transmitted target preferential information content includes: when the N1 pen coordinate information is within the preset range, providing the first The stage discount, when the N2 pen coordinate information greater than N1 is within the preset range, provides a second stage discount that is superior to the first stage offer. A method for obtaining a discount performed by a handheld electronic device, the method comprising: (a) uploading a first coordinate information of a location thereof to a server (b) receiving a target offer information, the target offer information is searched by the server in the preferential information database according to the first coordinate information, and is related to a preferential place in the area where the first coordinate information belongs (c) performing a punch near the preferential place and transmitting a dozen card information with a second coordinate information to the server; and (d) displaying a proof of the offer corresponding to the target offer information, the proof of the offer is When the server determines, according to the second coordinate information, the handheld electronic device is issued by performing a punching within a preset range from the preferential location. The method for obtaining a discount according to the handheld electronic device described in claim 7 further includes the step before the step (a) - the handheld electronic device displays a navigation screen, and the navigation screen provides a "card punch discount" The function key is executed when the function key of the "call card discount" is pressed (a). The method for obtaining a discount executed by the handheld electronic device according to claim 7 of the patent application, wherein (b) is a link for receiving a promotional event webpage whose content is the target preferential information, and displaying the link after the link is pressed Promotional page. A system for displaying a certificate of proof on a handheld electronic device, comprising: at least one handheld electronic device, comprising a GPS module, a display module, a communication module, and a GPS module, a display module, and a control module connected to the communication module; a server comprising a communication unit and a processor connected to the communication module; and a preferential information database storing a plurality of preferential information; the GPS module of the handheld electronic device captures a location thereof The first standard information, the control module uploads the first coordinate information to the server through the communication module; the server receives the first coordinate information through the communication unit, and the processor according to the first coordinate information Searching for the target offer information related to a preferential place in the preferential information database, and transmitting the target offer information to the handheld electronic device through the communication unit; the control module of the handheld electronic device is in the offer Performing a punching in the vicinity of the location, the GPS module captures a second coordinate information of the location, and the control module transmits a dozen card information with the second coordinate information to the server through the communication module; the servo The processor of the device determines, according to the second coordinate information, whether the handheld electronic device performs a punching within a preset range from the preferential location, and if so, transmits Proof and a communication unit to transmit information corresponding to the target toy promotions for the handheld electronic device a display module displayed. A system for displaying a proof of offer on a handheld electronic device according to claim 10, wherein the server integrates the target offer information into a promotional event webpage, and transmits the link to the handheld electronic device. The device is configured to connect the promotional electronic device to the promotional webpage. According to claim 11, the system for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device, wherein the offer webpage further provides a punch button, and when the punch button is pressed, the handheld electronic device is further According to a set of established accounts connected to a social network server to perform login, and after reading the second coordinate information, upload the second coordinate information to the social networking website. According to the system of claim 11, the system for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device, wherein the offer webpage contains a valid time, and the server also determines whether the punch time is within the valid time period of the offer webpage. If yes, send the proof of the offer. According to any one of the claims 11 to 13, the system for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device, the number of the handheld electronic devices is a plurality; the server is separately uploaded according to the handheld electronic devices. The plurality of coordinate information searches for the target preferential information, and counts the number of handheld electronic devices within a specific range of each preferential location according to the first coordinate information, and creates the quantity in the content of the promotional website and during the activity time. Continuous update; the content of the offer webpage is the larger the number, the more offers. According to the system of claim 14, the system for displaying the proof of the offer on the handheld electronic device, wherein the (C) transmitted target preferential information content includes: when the N1 pen coordinate information is within the preset range, providing the first The stage discount, when the N2 pen coordinate information greater than N1 is within the preset range, provides a second stage discount that is superior to the first stage offer.