TWI625689B - Serial number generation system and serial number generation method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a sequence number generation system and a sequence number generation method. The method comprises the following steps: (A) a cash register device generates a checkout list according to one of the payment information obtained by the input device; (B) the cash register device determines whether the checkout list satisfies a preset condition; (C) When the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, the cash register device calculates at least one serial number having a unique characteristic; (D) the cash register device causes the output device to output the serial number coupon associated with the at least one serial number.

Description

Sequence number generation system and serial number generation method

The present invention relates to a system and method, and more particularly to a sequence number generation system and a sequence number generation method.

Convenience stores are particularly prevalent in densely populated areas and spread to cities in many countries, often referring to smaller stores that sell a variety of goods, sell goods related to people's livelihood or ready-to-eat food.

Convenience store operators in order to sell more goods and provide more services under the extremely small storefront, and effectively develop more business opportunities, each industry further develops various marketing models, such as accompanying consumer behavior. Provide the event serial number, which corresponds to the offer, points, gifts, etc.

In the prior art, a large serial number file needs to be pre-stored in the server at the headquarters, and the event number is reassigned to a plurality of convenience stores. In this way, during the activity, it is necessary to repeatedly judge which of the pre-stored serial numbers have been used and which are not used, resulting in redundant data processing, and the pre-stored serial number has the risk of being stolen by data, forming a security loophole.

The present invention proposes a sequence number generation system and a sequence number generation method to solve the problems of the prior art.

In an embodiment of the invention, the serial number system proposed by the present invention comprises a cash register. The cash register device comprises a processor, a storage device, an input device and an output device, and the processor performs the following actions: generating a checkout list according to one of the payment information obtained by the input device; determining whether the checkout list satisfies a preset condition; When the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, the stand-alone unit calculates at least one serial number having a unique characteristic; and causes the output device to output the serial number coupon related to the at least one serial number.

In an embodiment of the invention, the cash register device further includes a storage device, the storage device stores an activity information file and related preset conditions, and the processor generates the serial number ticket based on the activity information file and the at least one serial number, thereby outputting the output The device outputs a serial number coupon.

In an embodiment of the invention, the storage device stores the store number of the store where the cash register device is located and the machine number of the cash register device, and the processor generates the code according to the store number, the machine number, the transaction time of the checkout list, and the transaction serial number. At least one sequence number of unique characteristics.

In an embodiment of the invention, the input device is a barcode scanner or a keyboard.

In an embodiment of the invention, the output device is a printing device.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the serial number method proposed by the present invention comprises the following steps: (A) the cash register device generates a checkout list according to one of the payment information obtained by the input device; (B) the cash register device determines the knot Whether the bill list satisfies a preset condition; (C) when the billing list satisfies the preset condition, the cash register device calculates at least one serial number having unique characteristics; (D) the cash register The device causes its output device to output a serial number coupon associated with at least one serial number.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the cash register device further includes a storage device, the storage device stores an activity information file and related preset conditions, and the step (D) includes: the cash register device generates the serial number based on the activity information file and the at least one serial number The coupon, and then the output device outputs the serial number coupon.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the storage device stores the store number of the store where the cash register device is located and the machine number of the cash register device, and the step (C) includes: the cash register device according to the store number, the machine number, the transaction time related to the checkout list, and The transaction serial number, the code produces at least one sequence number with unique characteristics.

In an embodiment of the invention, the input device is a barcode scanner or a keyboard.

In an embodiment of the invention, the output device is a printing device.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. The cash register device of the present invention instantaneously calculates the unique serial number in a single machine, and the server of the headquarters is not required to pre-store a large number of files in advance and then allocates, thereby simplifying the flow of information management. Moreover, since the unique serial number is calculated on a stand-alone basis, it cannot be stolen in advance, and the asset security level is greatly improved.

The above description will be described in detail in the following embodiments, and further explanation of the technical solutions of the present invention will be provided.

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

100‧‧‧Sequence generation system

110‧‧‧ cash register

111‧‧‧Storage device

112‧‧‧ processor

113‧‧‧ Input device

114‧‧‧Output device

120‧‧‧ shop host

130‧‧‧Server

180‧‧‧Mobile devices

190‧‧‧ shop

200‧‧‧Number generation method

S201, S202, S203, S204, S205‧‧‧ steps

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood. 1 is a block diagram of a sequence number generation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 2 is a flow chart of a sequence number generation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

In order to make the description of the present invention more complete and complete, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and the accompanying drawings. On the other hand, well-known elements and steps are not described in the embodiments to avoid unnecessarily limiting the invention.

In the scope of the embodiments and claims, the description of "electrical connection" refers to a component that is indirectly electrically coupled to another component through other components, or a component that is directly electrically connected to another component without passing through other components. One component.

In the scope of the embodiments and patent applications, unless the context specifically dictates the articles, "a" and "the" may mean a single or plural.

As used herein, "about," "about," or "substantially" is used to modify the amount of any slight change, but such minor changes do not alter the nature. In the embodiment, unless otherwise stated, the error range represented by "about", "about" or "substantially" is generally allowed to be within 20%, preferably 10%. Within, and more preferably within five percent.

Figure 1 is a sequence number generation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Block diagram of the system 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the serial number generation system 100 includes a cash register device 110. The storefront host 120 is connected to the server 130. In practice, for example, the store 190 can be a convenience store (such as a family convenience store), the cash register device 110 can be an electronic cash register, the store host 120 can be a computer in the back of the convenience store, and the server 130 can facilitate the store headquarters. Server, but the invention is not limited to convenience stores.

In FIG. 1, the cash register device 110 includes a storage device 111, a processor 112, an input device 113, and an output device 114. The processor 112 is electrically connected to the storage device 111, the input device 113, and the output device 114. In practice, for example, the storage device 111 can be a hard disk, a flash memory or other storage medium, the processor 112 can be a central processing unit, a microcontroller or other circuits, and the input device 113 can be a barcode scanner. The keyboard 114 (eg, a physical keyboard or a virtual keyboard) or other input interface, the output device 114 can be a printing device, a wireless transmission device, or other output interface.

At the time of use, if the consumer is at the checkout counter of the store 190 and wants to checkout, the clerk can obtain the payment information through the input device 114, and the payment information may include information such as the item, price, quantity, and the like of the product. For example, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the commodity, so that the cash register device 110 can obtain the payment information; or alternatively, the clerk can input the payment information to the cash register device 110 through the keyboard.

In the cash register device 110, the processor 112 can generate a checkout list based on the payment information. The storage device 111 stores the activity information file and its related The preset condition, the processor 112 determines whether the checkout list satisfies a preset condition, wherein the preset condition may be set by the system administrator according to the activity requirement of the manufacturer. For example, the event information file records the activities of the convenience store and the game manufacturer. The activity is based on the specific content of the checkout list to present virtual points or treasures in the online game, thereby guiding the consumer's consumption behavior and encouragement. Consumers play the online game.

In one embodiment, the processor 112 determines whether the item, price, quantity, etc. of the item in the checkout list meets a predetermined brand item, a predetermined amount, a predetermined quantity, or a predetermined combination of the predetermined conditions. For example, if the checkout list indicates that the quantity or total amount of beverages purchased for a predetermined brand exceeds a predetermined amount (eg, two cans) or a predetermined amount (eg, 100 yuan), the preset condition is satisfied, but the present invention Not limited to this example.

When the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, the processor 112 separately calculates at least one serial number having unique characteristics as a redemption corresponding discount, points (eg, game points), gifts (eg, virtual treasures). ... the credentials of the benefits. In one embodiment, the storage device 111 stores the store number of the store 190 where the cash register device 110 is located and the machine number of the cash register device 110. The processor 112 is based on the aforementioned store number, machine number, transaction time associated with the checkout list, and transaction serial number. The encoding produces a sequence number with unique characteristics. It should be noted that the processor 112 instantaneously calculates the unique serial number in a single machine, and the server 130 of the headquarters is not required to pre-store a large number of files in advance and then allocates, thereby simplifying the flow of information management. Moreover, since the unique serial number is calculated by the processor 112 in a single machine, it cannot be stolen in advance, and the security level is greatly improved.

In an embodiment, the cash register device 110 can pass through the store host 120 uploads the unique serial number to the server 130 to facilitate statistical analysis and management after the event ends.

The processor 112 then causes the output device 114 to output a serial number coupon associated with the serial number described above for providing the consumer with a corresponding redemption accordingly. Specifically, in an embodiment, the processor 112 generates a serial number coupon based on the activity information file in the storage device 111 and the unique serial number, and then causes the output device 114 to output the serial number ticket, thereby indicating the activity on the serial number ticket. The serial number of the information file is used to facilitate the online login of the serial number to redeem offers, points (such as game points), gifts (such as virtual treasures), and so on.

Alternatively, or in addition, in an embodiment, the output device 114 is a printing device, and the processor 112 causes the printing device to print the checkout list and the serial number ticket on one or more sheets of paper to facilitate the consumer to check. In an embodiment, the checkout list and the serial number ticket are printed on the same consumption list. When the consumer pays the return with the consumption details, the clerk can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode on the consumption details to return the product and notify the store. The host 120 logs out the usage rights of the serial number. Alternatively, the checkout list and serial number coupons are printed on multiple sheets of paper for convenient storage by consumers.

Alternatively or in addition, in an embodiment, the output device 114 is a wireless transmission device (such as a near field communication device, a Bluetooth device, or other networked device), and the processor 112 causes the wireless transmission device to send the serial number ticket to the consumer. Mobile device 180. For example, if the wireless transmission device is a near field communication device or a Bluetooth device, the near field communication device and the Bluetooth device can directly transmit the serial number ticket to the mobile device 180 in the store 190; if the wireless transmission device is a network connection device The networked device can upload the serial number coupon to the server through the store host 120. The server 130 can send the serial number ticket to the mobile device 180 through the short message platform, or the server 130 can push the serial number ticket to the predetermined mobile application in the mobile device 180 through the Internet, for example, the whole family. Family MArt APP, but the invention is not limited thereto.

It should be understood that the above description of the various embodiments of the present invention is merely to be construed as illustrative and not restrictive. The above various embodiments are integrated into one technical solution, or one embodiment is split into multiple technical solutions, or some technical features of any one embodiment are replaced and executed in another embodiment, which still belong to the present invention. Implementation method.

To further illustrate the method for pre-ordering the sequence number generation system 100, reference is made to FIG. 2, which is a flow chart of a sequence number generation method 200 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the method 200 includes steps S201, S202, S203, S204, and S205 (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be implemented according to actual needs unless otherwise specified. Adjust the order before and after, even at the same time or partially.) The technical solution of the present invention will be described below with reference to Figures 1 and 2.

If the consumer wants to checkout at the checkout counter of the store 190, in step S201, the cash register apparatus 110 generates a checkout list based on the payment information acquired by the input device 113. Next, in step S202, the cash register device 110 determines whether the checkout list satisfies the preset condition. When the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, in step S203, the cash register device 110 calculates at least one serial number having unique characteristics. Then, in step S204, the cash register device 110 causes its output device 114 to output a checkout list and a serial number associated with the at least one serial number. The voucher is provided to the consumer for corresponding redemption. In one embodiment, the output device 114 is a printing device, and the cash register device 110 causes the printing device to print the checkout list and the serial number ticket on one or more sheets of paper for the convenience of the consumer to check.

On the other hand, when the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, in step S205, the cash register 110 causes the output device 114 to output a checkout list to complete the checkout operation.

In one embodiment, the storage device 111 stores the active information file and its associated preset conditions. In step S204, the cash register device 110 generates the serial number coupon based on the active information file and the at least one serial number, thereby causing the output device 114 to output the serial number coupon.

In one embodiment, the storage device 111 stores the store number of the store 190 where the cash register device 110 is located and the machine number of the cash register device 110. In step S203, the cash register device 110 is based on the store number, the machine number, and the checkout list. Transaction time and transaction serial number, the encoding produces at least one serial number with unique characteristics.

In summary, the technical solution of the present invention has obvious advantages and beneficial effects compared with the prior art. The cash register device 110 of the present invention instantaneously calculates the unique serial number in a single machine, and the server 130 of the headquarters is not required to pre-store a large number of files in advance and then allocates, thereby simplifying the flow of information management. Moreover, since the unique serial number is calculated by the cash register device 110 in a single machine, it cannot be stolen in advance, and the asset security level is greatly improved.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and the present invention can be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

Claims (8)

A serial number generating system comprises: a server; a store host connected to the server; and a cash register device, establishing communication with the store host, the cash register device comprising: a processor, a storage device, an input device and An output device, wherein the storage device stores a store number of a store where the cash register device is located and a machine number of the cash register device, and the processor performs the following actions: generating a checkout list according to one of the payment information obtained by the input device; Determining whether at least one of the item, price and quantity of the item in the checkout list satisfies a predetermined condition; when the checkout list satisfies the preset condition, according to the store number, the machine number, and the connection The transaction time and the transaction serial number of the account list are encoded to generate at least one serial number having a unique characteristic, wherein the cash register device uploads the at least one serial number to the server through the store host to facilitate statistical analysis and management after the event ends; Having the output device output a serial number coupon associated with the at least one serial number, wherein the serial number coupon is used to redeem a discount, a point, or a giveaway The sequence number generating system of claim 1, wherein the storage device stores an activity information file and the related preset condition, and the processor generates the serial number ticket based on the activity information file and the at least one serial number. The output device is further caused to output the serial number coupon. The sequence number generating system of claim 1, wherein the input device is a code scanner or a keyboard. The serial number generating system of claim 1, wherein the output device is a printing device or a wireless transmission device. A method for generating a serial number includes the following steps: (A) a cash register device generates a checkout list according to one of the payment information obtained by the input device, wherein the cash register device further includes a storage device, and the storage device stores the cash register device The store number of the store and the machine number of the cash register; (B) the cash register determines whether at least one of the item, price and quantity of the item in the checkout list satisfies a predetermined condition; (C) when the knot When the billing list satisfies the preset condition, the cash register device generates at least one serial number having a unique characteristic according to the store number, the machine number, the transaction time and the transaction serial number associated with the checkout list, wherein the cash register device transmits The store host uploads the at least one serial number to the server to facilitate statistical analysis and management after the event ends; and (D) the cash register device causes the output device to output a serial number coupon associated with the at least one serial number, wherein the serial number coupon Used to redeem a discount, a point, or a gift. a sequence number generation method according to claim 5, wherein the method The storage device stores an activity information file and the related preset condition, and the step (D) includes: the cash register device generates the serial number ticket based on the activity information file and the at least one serial number, and further causes the output device to output the serial number certificate . The sequence number generating method according to claim 5, wherein the input device is a code scanner or a keyboard. The method for generating a serial number according to claim 5, wherein the output device is a printing device or a wireless transmission device.