WO2004043066A1 - 情報記録媒体に記録された特定コンテンツの視聴管理方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a viewing management method for specific content recorded on an information recording medium such as a DVD.
- DVD is a large-capacity recording medium (media) that is becoming mainstream at present, and is used for recording video and audio content data such as computer programs and movies.
- DVD-ROM is a read-only disc, and its application format is DVD-Video or DVD-Audio.
- D VD — Video is a video format specified for recording audiovisual content.
- DVD-Video can record not only content data such as actual video and audio, but also control information for realizing a “viewing restriction” function and a special reproduction function. For example, in parental playback, which is one of the viewing restrictions functions, it is possible to set parental control levels according to age, taking into account the nature of the content.
- DVD-Video has a region code that indicates the region in which the content can be played back. If the drive, video player (player), and media all have the same region code, the region code is determined. Only playback is allowed.
- DVD-Video has various parental control functions pre-defined according to the standard.
- finer parental control or parental control is provided. It was not always sufficient to conduct management (hereinafter simply referred to as “visual management”).
- visual management For example, as a media provider, there are restrictions on the period during which content can be viewed, There has been a demand to enable viewing management by performing authentication, and a request to enable charging by associating with such user authentication.
- DVDMAG I CJ As one of the techniques for realizing such finer control, for example, “DVDMAG I CJ” proposed by the applicants is known.
- This DVDMAG IC is a DVD to be distributed to users.
- the media is "locked", and at the time of playback, the key is obtained from the media supplier's site on the Internet, unlocked, and playback is possible.
- the DVDMAG IC the user accesses the media provider's site during playback, so the media provider can guide the user to content other than the original content without discomfort, It also has the advantage of being able to capture the viewing behavior of the audience.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-218405 discloses an example in which such a DVDMAG IC is applied.
- an object of the present invention is to provide a viewing management function easily while considering compatibility with existing video playback devices.
- the gist of the present invention is to provide a viewing management method for managing viewing and listening to content recorded on an information recording medium that can be read and played by a predetermined playback device.
- the acquisition code pre-recorded on the information recording medium is presented and a request is made for input of a password, and the viewer obtains and inputs the password obtained from the server computer based on the presented acquisition code.
- Authentication is performed, and when it is determined that the content is valid, the reproduction of the viewing management target content is started.
- the viewer uses an information terminal device such as a mobile phone to perform a server convenience. It is preferable to access the password and acquire the password in exchange for the acquisition code. Further, when the viewer has obtained a password from the server computer, it is preferable to charge the viewer a fee for the content to be managed.
- a viewing management method for performing viewing management on content recorded on an information recording medium readable by a predetermined playback device.
- the information recording medium has recorded therein a password management table in which the password and the predetermined acquisition code are associated with each other, and the predetermined reproducing apparatus generates the password in accordance with a predetermined random number function. It is preferable to present a predetermined acquisition code corresponding to the random number value.
- the server computer includes a viewing management database including a table corresponding to the personal identification number management table, and refers to the viewing management database to obtain a predetermined acquisition code received from the information terminal device of the viewer.
- a corresponding predetermined password is specified and presented to the viewer.
- predetermined position information is recorded on the information recording medium, and the predetermined reproduction device presents the predetermined position information together with the predetermined acquisition code.
- the viewing management method further includes, before presenting the acquisition code, prompting the viewer to select a viewing management target content. When the viewing management target content is selected, the selection is performed. It is preferable to present a predetermined acquisition code corresponding to the viewed content to be managed.
- an information recording medium readable by a predetermined reproducing device, wherein the information recording medium stores a viewing management target content, a predetermined password management table, and predetermined control information.
- the predetermined password management table is a table in which a predetermined password and a predetermined acquisition code are associated with each other
- the predetermined control information is: A function of presenting a predetermined acquisition code, prompting the input of the predetermined password, and performing authentication of the input predetermined password when the viewer inputs the predetermined password.
- a function of reproducing the content to be managed according to the result of the authentication An information recording medium according to symptoms.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a viewer management system that realizes a viewing management method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation flow of the DVD player 11 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a startup menu surface according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first viewer authentication screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a password management table according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of a password acquisition process according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second viewer authentication screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an acquisition code input screen according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the data structure of the viewing management database according to one embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a viewing confirmation screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a password presenting screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a viewer management system that realizes a viewing management method according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, this system consists of a viewer system 1 on the viewer side for viewing the content recorded on the DVD media M, and a server on the media supplier side that distributes the DV D media M to the viewers. Computer 2 The DVD media M has settings for realizing the viewing management method according to the present embodiment.
- this DVD media M plays content only through a predetermined menu at the production and manufacturing stages. It is processed in advance so that it is possible.
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- direct access to content data from personal computers etc. is prohibited. DVD media M with such settings can only play content via a specific menu.
- the viewer system 1 typically includes a DVD player 11 for playing DVD media M according to DVD-Video, and a display device for outputting a signal reproduced by the DVD player 11 as video and audio. 1 and an information terminal device 13 owned by the viewer.
- the DVD player 11 is provided with a remote controller 11a as a user interface, thereby providing the viewer with an interactive operation environment.
- the viewer can watch the video content displayed on the display device 12 and so on.
- the remote controller 11a By operating the remote controller 11a, various instructions can be given to the DVD player 11.
- an operation panel provided on the DVD player 11 may be used instead of the remote controller 11a.
- the information terminal device 13 typically corresponds to a mobile phone capable of wireless communication, but other devices can also be applied.
- a set-top box having an interactive function in a general telephone or a digital television service capable of emitting a tone signal can be applied.
- a mobile phone as the information terminal device 13 will be described as an example.
- the mobile phone 13 has an e-mail function and an internet connection function in addition to a normal wireless telephone function.
- the mobile phone 13 exchanges e-mail with a node on the Internet (for example, a server computer 2) from a wireless telephone network via a gateway, or accesses a web site. You can do it.
- the server computer 2 plays a core role of realizing the viewer management method according to the present embodiment.
- the server computer 2 performs a member authentication process and a viewing management process for a viewer using the DVD medium M.
- the server computer 2 includes a database system corresponding to the process and organically couples them. Specific operation processing of the server computer 2 will be described later.
- the DVD media M applied to the viewer management method according to the present embodiment is provided with the above-described playback control settings and a program for dynamically generating a password and an acquisition code. And data are recorded in the predetermined area in advance.
- Such special processing on the DVD media M is performed, for example, by an authoring operation in the DVD media manufacturing process.
- This startup menu screen is configured to include menu items for requesting the viewer to authenticate the content for which the media supplier is to be viewed and managed.
- the viewer uses the remote controller 11a to perform an interactive operation on the presented startup menu screen, and the DVD player-side viewer authentication screen (hereinafter, referred to as a "first viewer authentication screen"). ) Is displayed ((2) in the figure).
- the first viewer authentication screen the viewer is shown the acquisition code and is required to input a corresponding personal identification number.
- This acquisition code is set to have different contents each time a viewer makes a content reproduction request.
- an acquisition code for each playback request is presented for each content item, and a different PIN code is used each time. You will be able to request input.
- the viewer accesses the server computer 2 from the mobile phone 13 and provides an acquisition code, and acquires a password in exchange for the acquisition code. That is, the viewer accesses the web site (actually, the server computer 2) indicated by the URL indicated on the first viewer authentication screen using the mobile phone 13, and obtains the user ID, password, and the first ID. Enter the acquisition code shown on the viewer authentication screen of (1) and acquire the password required to view the contents of the DVD medium M ((3) and (4) in the figure).
- the viewer is registered as a member in server computer 2 and has obtained a predetermined user ID and password in advance.
- the viewer obtains the personal identification number from the server computer 2 in this manner, and inputs the obtained personal identification number on the first viewer authentication screen ((5) in the figure). Then, the DVD player 11 authenticates the entered password under the execution of the program recorded on the DVD medium M, and if the password is determined to be valid, the DVD player 11 is designated. Start playback of the content.
- the DVD player 11 stores a flag to that effect in an internal memory buffer and keeps the flag until the DVD medium M is taken out. Must be configured to be valid. Is preferred.
- the viewer when the specific content recorded on the DVD medium M is played back, the viewer is asked to use the acquisition code shown on the first viewer authentication screen to make the mobile phone 13 to access the server computer 2 on the Internet to obtain a password and to enter it, so that even a standalone DVD player 11 without network connection function can Can be managed.
- FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the operation of the DVD player 11 according to the present embodiment.
- the flow of the operation will be described sequentially for convenience, but it is not particularly limited to this. Therefore, as long as there is no inconsistency in the operation, the processing order may be changed or the operation may be performed in parallel.
- the DVD player 11 loads the DV D media M into the disc playback mechanism inside the disc player, and the disc control information Is read (STEP 201), a start menu screen is displayed on the display device 12 according to the disk control information, and the viewer is requested to select the content to be reproduced (STEP 202). ).
- FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the startup menu screen according to the present embodiment.
- This start menu screen the viewer operates the hand of the remote controller 1 1 a, any of a plurality of contents recorded in the D VD Meda M so that it can be selected Inta Interactive I'm familiar.
- “Video 1” and “Video 2” are the contents to be managed by the viewer.
- “Video 1 J can be selected with or without preview screen. It has become.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first viewer authentication screen according to the present embodiment.
- the URL 41 indicating the website to be accessed to obtain the personal identification number and the acquisition code required to obtain the personal identification number are shown. It comprises an acquisition code field 42 and a password input field 43 where a password is to be entered.
- the DVD player 11 dynamically generates an acquisition code internally based on the disc control information of the DVD media M according to the execution procedure specified therein, and includes the generated acquisition code. Display the first viewer authentication screen and request the input of the password corresponding to the acquired code.
- a password management table in which a password is associated with an acquisition code is registered in the DVD medium M.
- the server computer 2 has a viewing management database including a table having the same contents as the password number table for viewing management using the obtained code.
- the DVD player 11 generates a predetermined random number value using a random number generation function, which is an internal built-in function, according to an execution procedure defined by the disc control information, and obtains an acquisition code corresponding to the random number value from a password table. It is read out and displayed in the acquisition code display field 42 on the first viewer authentication surface as shown in FIG.
- the viewer uses the mobile phone 13 to access the web site indicated by the URL 41 of the first viewer authentication screen. After obtaining the required viewer authentication, a password is obtained. The password acquisition process will be described later.
- the viewer When the viewer obtains the password through a predetermined operation procedure from a predetermined web site, the viewer operates the remote controller 11a to enter a password input field 4 on the first viewer authentication screen. Enter 3 and press the Enter button, for example (STEP 205 in FIG. 2).
- the VD player 11 receives the password from the viewer, the VD player 11 compares it with the password registered in the password table and corresponding to the acquired code previously specified by the random number, and the two match. It is determined whether or not it is (STEP 206).
- the DVD player 11 stores the password entered by the viewer in the password table.
- the flag indicating the success of the authentication is stored in the internal memory buffer and the disk control information is Therefore, the reproduction of the content is started (STEP 207).
- a flag indicating successful authentication is preferably stored in an internal memory buffer for each content in order to manage viewing for each viewing management target content.
- the DVD player 11 determines that the entered password is not valid, it performs a predetermined error process (STEP 208) and forcibly ends the process. In this case, the process may be returned to the start menu screen instead of forcibly terminating the process.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the password acquisition process according to the present embodiment. This password acquisition process is performed between the mobile phone 13 and the server computer 2 as described above.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the second viewer authentication screen according to the present embodiment.
- the viewer in order to play back the content to be viewed / managed, the viewer must be registered in advance as a member of the media supplier that supplied the DVD media M.
- the member registration procedure will be performed by selecting the new button 71 on the second viewer authentication 'screen (STEPs 62 and 60). 3).
- the member registration procedure the viewer is assigned a viewer ID and a password, and registered in the database system of the server computer 2.
- a valid credit card number or the like may be deposited.
- various known methods can be applied. Will not be described.
- the mobile phone 13 transmits the input content to the server computer 2.
- Server computer 2 performs authentication based on the ID and password transmitted from mobile phone 13 to determine whether or not the viewer is a registered member (STEP 604). If the server computer 2 determines that the viewer is a registered member, the server computer 2 displays an acquisition code input screen on the display unit of the mobile phone 13 (STEP 6 ⁇ 5). If the server computer 2 cannot authenticate that the viewer is a registered member, the server computer 2 performs a predetermined error process and ends the process (STEP610).
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an acquisition code input screen according to the present embodiment.
- the acquisition code input screen is provided with an acquisition code input field for inputting, for example, a 12-digit number.
- the viewer inputs the acquisition code shown in the acquisition code entry field of the acquisition code entry screen while referring to the first viewer authentication screen displayed by the DVD player 11 and then clicks OK.
- the mobile phone 13 transmits the input contents to the server computer 2.
- the server computer 2 receives the acquisition code from the authenticated mobile phone 13, the server computer 2 refers to the viewing management database system to determine the content of the viewing management target content corresponding to the acquired code and the viewing conditions (viewing period, fee, etc.).
- the server computer 2 refers to the viewing management database, first obtains the viewing period, obtains the current date and time by the clock function, and determines whether the current date and time is within the range of the viewing period. Judge. If the server computer 2 determines that the current date and time is within the range of the viewing period, the server computer 2 generates a viewing confirmation screen according to the contents of the other fields corresponding to the acquired code, and the mobile phone 1 Send to 3.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of the data structure of the viewing management database of the server computer 2 according to the present embodiment.
- This viewing management database is used by the server computer 2 to manage viewing of content for viewers. You.
- each record in the viewing management database is composed of, for example, the fields of acquisition code 91, password 92, title 93, period 94, and fee 95.
- the fields of the acquisition code 91 and the security code 92 are the same as the contents of the security code table recorded on the distributed and supplied DVD media M.
- the Title / Redefinition 93 indicates the title of the content
- the Duration field 94 and the Pricing field 95 indicate the length of time (for example, from the beginning) and the viewing fee for the individual content. It is shown. In other words, from the media provider's point of view, it is possible to determine which content is obtained from the acquired code, and it is possible to manage the viewing period and viewing fee for that content.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the viewing confirmation screen according to the present embodiment.
- the server computer 2 displays a password presenting screen as shown in FIG. To be displayed on the screen (3 £ 6 8 6 6 9).
- the server computer 2 charges the viewing fee for the content to the viewer.
- the DVD medium M is taken out, the DVD player 11 resets the authentication success flag stored for each content in the internal memory buffer. You will be required to obtain your PIN.
- the server computer 2 if the viewer requests the re-acquisition of the personal identification number within the viewing period, only the personal identification number presentation screen is provided, and the viewer is charged again. Preferably, no processing is performed.
- the viewer when the viewer obtains a password using the mobile phone 13, as described above, the viewer inputs the password into the password input field 43 of the first viewer authentication screen. As a result, the DVD player 11 starts playback of the specified content to be viewed / managed.
- the viewer when the specific content recorded on the DVD medium M is reproduced, the viewer is notified to the viewer using the acquisition code indicated on the first viewer authentication screen. From a mobile phone 13 to a server computer on the Internet. In this case, the personal computer 2 is accessed to obtain a personal identification number, and the user inputs the personal identification number, so that even a standalone DVD player 11 without a network connection function can manage the viewing of content. become able to.
- the mobile information terminal device 13 has been described by using a mobile phone having an Internet connection function as an example.
- the present invention is not particularly limited to this.
- the acquired code and the password may be exchanged by voice-based interactive operation with a voice response system.
- the acquired code and the password may be exchanged by an interactive operation for a specific data broadcast program.
- the mechanism which can perform viewing-and-listening management is considered easily, considering the compatibility with the existing video reproduction apparatus.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the role of the information processing system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- the information processing system 1 includes various phases constituting a supply chain, for example, a product planning (planning) phase, a product development phase, a production preparation (design) phase, a production phase, and a delivery ( It provides reference information to each phase, such as the logistics phase and the sales phase, and plays a role in supporting the execution of SCM in cooperation with each phase by referring to the information in each phase.
- a product planning (planning) phase for example, a product development phase, a production preparation (design) phase, a production phase, and a delivery
- It provides reference information to each phase, such as the logistics phase and the sales phase, and plays a role in supporting the execution of SCM in cooperation with each phase by referring to the information in each phase.
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the information processing system 1.
- the information processing system 1 includes an MD map storage unit 10, an attribute map storage unit 11, an IF (interface) unit 12, a control unit 13, and the like.
- the information processing system 1 provides various systems related to the supply chain, such as product planning (planning) system, product development system, production preparation (design 9 system, production system, delivery (logistics) system, sales system, etc. It is configured to be able to communicate via a communication network (LAN, Internet, leased line, packet communication network, any combination of these, including both wired and wireless). ing.
- LAN local area network
- Internet leased line
- packet communication network any combination of these, including both wired and wireless
- the information processing system 1 only needs to include the above-described units, and may be a physically dedicated system or a general-purpose information processing device.
- a physically dedicated system or a general-purpose information processing device For example, in an information processing device having a general configuration including a processing device, an input unit, a storage unit, and an output unit, the software that defines each process in the information processing method of the present invention is activated.
- the information processing system of the invention can be realized.
- the dedicated system or information processing device may be configured by a single computer or may be configured by a plurality of computers distributed on a network.
- the MD map storage means 10 stores merchandise management information (hereinafter referred to as an “MD map” (Merchandising Map)) that specifies an assortment of goods in the store in association with the store. I remember (see Figure 3 (a)).
- MD map Merchandising Map
- the stores to which the MD map is associated can be model stores of different sizes, for example, large, medium, and small.
- the specific MD map of each store is set based on the MD map of the model store selected according to the scale of the store.
- the MD map storage means 10 stores an MD map for each model store.
- the MD map is set for a fixed period (one year in the figure) and is managed in units of a predetermined period.
- the predetermined period unit may be set in accordance with the product cycle. For example, in the case of clothing, the unit may be a week unit.
- an MD map divided into units of a predetermined period is referred to as a unit MD map.
- the period of the MD cycle is set to include one or a plurality of continuous unit MD maps in the time direction based on, for example, changes in sales, sales trends, seasons, and the like.
- the period of the MD cycle can be set freely according to the characteristics of the product, and may be different for each model store or MD cycle.
- the unit MD map includes, as information for specifying the assortment of goods in the model store, the number of products to be placed in the model store and product data in the divided period.
- the number of products is determined according to the capacity of the model store, so the unit MD map associated with the same model store will in principle contain the same number of products. Therefore, the number of products may be a data structure that corresponds to the model store.
- a unit MD map is constructed by associating the number of products and product data for each product placement space in the model store (see Fig. 4 (a)).
- the product placement space is, for example, a fixture such as a rack, and a plurality of fixtures may be collectively set as one product placement space.
- the number of products and product data are associated with each of the five product placement spaces, furniture 1 to 3, furniture 4 to 5, furniture 6, furniture 7, and furniture 8. are doing.
- the product data is information for specifying the product, and includes a plurality of attributes.
- the attributes of product data can include, for example, theme, product type (item), material, color, size, and so on.
- the theme attribute is an attribute that represents the direction and concept of product development, and takes attribute values such as ON (formal wear), OFF (casual), and BRIDAL.
- the item attribute is an attribute representing a clothing type, and takes attribute values such as a pullover (P () and a jacket (JK).
- P () pullover
- JK jacket
- Attributes such as themes can be configured hierarchically according to the timing of determining attribute values.
- Hierarchical refers to a data structure in which a plurality of lower layer attributes correspond to a higher layer attribute. For example, the theme is determined at the first timing, the material is determined at the second timing after the first timing, and the color and size are determined at the third timing after the second timing.
- the data structure is such that multiple materials correspond to one theme and multiple colors and sizes can correspond to one material.
- the item attributes are managed by a data structure in which the theme attribute is set to the upper layer, similar to the material attribute, and multiple items correspond to one theme. As a rule, it is determined afterwards, but since the item attribute value is determined in consideration of the item ratio from the viewpoint of the profit index, as described later, it is configured to be determined before the first timing. Is also good.
- the data structure of the unit MD map is conceptually as shown in Figs. 4 (a) to 4 (c).
- the matrix cell (shaded area) shown in Fig. 4 (b) corresponds to the so-called “type” in clothing
- the matrix cell (shaded area) shown in Fig. 4 (c) corresponds to the so-called “type” in clothing.
- SKU Stock Keeping Unit
- one feature of the present embodiment is that the attribute values are determined at different timings and the MD map (unit MD map) is completed stepwise.
- the data structure illustrated in FIG. 4 is one data structure suitable for realizing the above features.
- the management and retrieval of data in the MD map storage means 10 is performed by the relation.
- Conventional database technology such as a null database can be used.
- the attribute map storage unit 11 stores an attribute map for a predetermined attribute of the product data in association with the MD map of each model store.
- the attribute map represents the transition of attributes in the time direction, and is configured by associating attribute values with the time axis.
- the attribute map is similarly associated with the product arrangement space. If there is an attribute of an upper layer, the attribute is restricted by the attribute map of the upper layer, and the attribute map is divided for each attribute value of the upper layer.
- Figure 5 shows an example of each attribute map. As can be seen from the figure, the material attribute map is divided and configured for each attribute value of the theme attribute which is a higher-level attribute.
- the IF means 12 is configured to be able to input / output information to / from each system and the information processing means 100 via a communication network, in addition to an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a display and a printer. It has communication modules such as PPP drivers and TCP / IP drivers.
- the information processing means 100 is configured to receive input from a user using the information processing system and output information to the user.
- the information processing means 100 a general personal computer or mobile terminal owned by the user can be used.
- the information processing means 100 may be configured to be provided as a part of the information processing system 1 or may be configured as an external information processing device.
- the control means 13 receives various inputs from the user through the information processing means 100 and each system, and performs MD map initial setting processing, MD map updating processing (theme setting processing, item setting processing, material setting processing, color processing). Performs size setting processing), MD map check processing (balance check processing, profit index check processing, etc.), reference information input / output processing, etc.
- MD map initial setting processing theme setting processing, item setting processing, material setting processing, color processing.
- MD map check processing balance check processing, profit index check processing, etc.
- reference information input / output processing etc.
- FIG. 2 each of the above-described processes executed in the control means 13 is shown as a functional means.
- the control means 13 outputs screen information for menu display to the user who has accessed the information processing system 1.
- the user can select each process based on the screen information and request the information processing system 1 to execute the process.
- each process shown in FIG. 2 depends on the processing content.
- the order can be arbitrarily changed and executed within a range that does not cause inconsistency.
- the MD map initial setting process is a process in which, for each store, the number of products to be arranged in the store is determined according to the capacity of the store, and the MD map of the store is initialized to include the number of products. is there.
- the MD map initial setting process performs the initial setting of the MD map for each model store.
- control unit 13 secures a storage area for a fixed period for storing the MD map in the MD map storage unit 10 for each model store, and stores the storage area in a predetermined period unit (for example, weekly). Based on the MD map storage area, the storage area of the unit MD map is secured (S100).
- the period unit can be set by the user, and may be set individually for each model store or MD map.
- the MD map storage means 10 is configured as shown in FIG. 3 (a), and the control means 13 stores the MD map of each model store in the divided period unit (that is, for each unit MD map). Will be able to access (manage).
- the control means 13 determines an MD cycle for each MD map so as to include one or a plurality of unit MD maps that are continuous in the time direction based on the input from the user (S101). . Any number of MD cycles may be determined in one MD map, and the period may be different for each MD cycle.
- the MD map storage means 10 is configured as shown in FIG. 3 (b), and the control means 13 can access (manage) the MD map of each model store at each MD cycle. Become.
- control means 13 receives the capacity of the model store from outside for each model store (S102).
- Store capacity is information that specifies the product placement space capacity in a store. For example, in a store that deals with clothing, the product placement space is specified in units of furniture, so the amount of furniture and the size of each furniture correspond to the capacity.
- Figure 7 (a) shows an example of capacity. In such an example, the furniture size is defined by the horizontal length.
- the capacity of the model store should be entered by the user into the information processing system 1. Alternatively, it may be obtained from an external database, for example, a store design database (not shown).
- the input / output unit included in the information processing unit 100 or the like is configured to display an input screen on a display device and to allow the user to input necessary information in an interactive manner.
- the control means 13 calculates the number of commodities that can be arranged in the received capacity based on the commodity arrangement pitch set in advance (S103).
- the product arrangement pitch can be set by the user, and may be set individually for each model store or for each product arrangement space. Further, a plurality of product placement spaces may be grouped, and the number of products may be calculated as one product placement space.
- FIG. 7 (b) shows an example of calculating the number of products when the capacity shown in FIG. 7 (a) is received. In this example, fixtures 1-3 and 4-5 are grouped respectively. Also, since the furniture size is specified by the horizontal length, the product arrangement pitch is also set as the horizontal pitch. As can be seen from the figure, the number of products that can be placed in each product placement space can be calculated by I NTEG E R (sum of horizontal lengths within the group / product placement horizontal pitch).
- control means 13 refers to the MD map storage means 10 and associates the determined number of products with the product layout space in the MD map (each unit MD map) of each model store. Store and initialize the MD map (S104).
- the number of commodities in the information constituting the MD map is determined in accordance with the capacity of the model store at the initial setting stage, while the merchandise data is set in the initial setting. It is not determined at the stage, but is determined step by step in the MD map update process described later.
- the MD map updating process is a process of adding or modifying merchandise data of merchandise to be placed in a store to an MD map set for each store, and updating the MD map.
- the MD map updating process updates the MD map for each model store.
- to add product data means to determine the attribute values of the attributes that make up the product data and store them in the MD map. To correct product data, This means changing the attribute value already stored in the MD map.
- the attribute value of each attribute is determined stepwise at multiple timings.
- the configuration is such that the attribute values are determined step by step in the order of theme, item, material, color / size at any timing from the product planning (planning) phase to the production phase in the supply chain. ing.
- the timing (order) for determining the attribute values is determined so that the update of the MD map becomes the theme dripping.
- the control means 13 displays a screen for inputting a theme attribute map via the information processing means 100 or the like (S200).
- the control means 13 refers to the MD map storage means 10 to obtain the product arrangement space and the MD cycle in the MD map to be updated, and obtains the product arrangement space.
- Set the input screen to accept one or more theme attribute values for each.
- the MD cycle is displayed so that the user can refer to it when inputting.
- the user assigns a theme to each product placement space on the time axis while considering the relationship between the theme and the product placement space, MD cycle (market trends, sales trends, etc.) and the like. be able to. At this time, it is not always necessary to assign the theme by closing it within the MD cycle, and the theme may be assigned over multiple MD cycles.
- MD cycle market trends, sales trends, etc.
- the control means 13 determines a theme attribute map based on the input from the user, and stores the theme attribute map in the attribute map storage means 11 in association with the MD map to be updated (S201). Next, the control means 13 performs matching between the time axis of the MD map to be updated and the time axis of the determined theme attribute map (S202). Then, for each unit MD map included in the MD map to be updated, the theme attribute value set on the same time axis as the unit MD map in the theme attribute map is selected for each product placement space (S203) ). Then, for each unit MD map, the product placement speed The selected theme attribute value is added as an attribute value of the product data for each item (S204).
- the material attribute map is matched with the time axis of the theme attribute map, and the theme attribute value set in the theme attribute map is reflected on the material attribute map (S205).
- the control means 13 receives an item ratio from the user for each MD cycle via the information processing means 100 or the like (S300).
- the item ratio of the next MD cycle may be automatically set based on the item ratio used in the previous MD cycle.
- the profit target value can be achieved when the item ratio is adopted.
- control means 13 obtains the number of products stored for each product placement space by referring to the MD map to be updated, and multiplies this by the item ratio for each MD cycle to obtain the product placement space.
- (item attribute value, number of items for each item attribute value) ⁇ ( ⁇ ⁇ , 60), (] ⁇ , 40), ⁇ .
- the item cycle value (item attribute value, number of products for each item attribute value) obtained in S301 with respect to the MD cycle including the unit MD map is determined by the product placement space.
- Each item is added as an attribute value of the product data (S302) (see Fig. 4 (b)).
- the control means 13 refers to the attribute map storage means 11 and determines whether or not a theme attribute map has been set (S400). If not set, a message is output to the user to set the theme attribute map first.
- the timing for determining the material attribute is set as a timing later than the timing for determining the theme attribute.
- a screen for inputting the material attribute map is displayed on the information processing means 100 or the like (S401).
- the control means 13 refers to the MD map storage means 10 to acquire the product arrangement space and the MD cycle card S in the MD map to be updated, and obtains 1 for each product arrangement space. Or, set the input screen to accept multiple material attribute values.
- the MD cycle is displayed so that the user can refer to it when inputting.
- the user can allocate the materials for each product arrangement space on the time axis while considering the relationship between the material and the product arrangement space, the MD cycle, the theme, and the like. At this time, it is not always necessary to allocate the material by closing within the MD cycle, and the material may be allocated over a plurality of MD cycles. However, since there is a hierarchical relationship between the theme attribute and the material attribute, the user must assign the material attribute value so that it is closed within each theme attribute value.
- the control means 13 determines the material attribute map based on the input from the user, and stores the material attribute map in the attribute map storage means 11 in association with the MD map to be updated (S402).
- the control means 13 matches the time axis of the MD map to be updated with the time axis of the determined material attribute map (S403). Then, for each unit MD map, a material set on the same time axis as the unit MD map in the material attribute map is selected for each product placement space (S404). Then, the selected material attribute value is added as an attribute value of the product data to each unit MD map to be updated, for each product placement space (S405).
- the control means 13 With reference to storage means 11, it is determined whether or not the material attribute map is set. If not set, a message is output to the user to set the material attribute map first. This is because, in the present embodiment, the timing for determining the color attribute and the size attribute is set later than the timing for determining the material attribute.
- the unit MD map selected by the user is read out of the unit MD maps included in the update target MD map with reference to the MD map storage means 10, and the theme attribute value,
- a color / size attribute input screen is displayed on the information processing means 100 or the like for each combination of the item attribute value and the material attribute value. Based on the input screen, the user can determine the color and size variations in consideration of the relationship with the product placement space, MD cycle, theme, item, material, and the like.
- control means 13 adds, to the unit MD map selected by the user, a power attribute value or a size attribute value determined by the user as an attribute value of the product data for each product placement space.
- the unit MD map is completed.
- the MD map update processing also includes a correction processing of changing an attribute value already stored in the MD map (modification of the MD map), and such correction processing will be described later.
- the MD map check process is a process that performs a balance check on the updated MD map to verify the attribute value balance of the product data and a profit index check to verify whether the profit target value can be achieved. .
- the control means 13 verifies the balance of the attribute values of the three attributes of item, color, and size at the timing when the MD map is updated (or at a preset timing such as when the MD map is completed). . Specifically, for each unit MD map, a histogram of the item attribute value, the color attribute value, and the size attribute value is created based on the product data included in the unit MD map, and based on the histogram, Find the degree of bias. Then, the deviation degree exceeds a preset reference value. If so, notify the user.
- the reference value of the degree of bias can be set by the user, and may be set individually for each model store or MD map or for each attribute.
- control means 13 sets the timing at which the price is set as an attribute of the product data in the MD map (the timing may be the same as the timing for determining the color / size attribute, for example) or the MD.
- the timing set in advance such as when the map is completed, verify whether the target profit can be achieved if production and sales are performed based on the MD map.
- the total value of the profits obtained when the production and sales are performed is calculated based on the MD map of all stores, and based on this, for example, A profit index such as CFROI is obtained, and when the profit index is lower than a preset reference value, the user is notified of the fact.
- the reference value of the profit index can be set by the user.
- a plan target value may be automatically received from a management plan support system or the like and used.
- the reference information output process is a process of outputting reference information based on the MD map set for each model store for a predetermined phase of the supply chain.
- the reference information input process is a process of receiving reference information for updating the MD map from a predetermined phase forming the supply chain.
- a development phase / production preparation (design) phase As a phase for inputting and outputting reference information, for example, a development phase / production preparation (design) phase can be considered.
- the development phase / production preparation (design) phase is the phase in which design, paper pattern, sample creation, etc. are performed as a pre-process up to the actual production.
- this phase as a system for realizing SCM, information on raw materials and sub-materials with the function of managing the progress of each process up to sample completion and the function of converting the contents of the product processing plan into data A production preparation system, etc., will be operated to unify production.
- Development Phase Z Production preparation (design) phase is located relatively upstream in the supply chain, so it is necessary to provide information on when and what products will be produced. There is a high need to acquire it early.
- the reference based on the MD map is performed at the first timing (the stage at which the theme is determined), at the stage at which the item is determined, and at least at the second timing (at the stage at which the material is determined).
- the processing is configured to output information to the production preparation system.
- the processing is configured to receive information on the determined designs and samples, raw materials, sub-materials, etc. from the production preparation system.
- the production preparation system etc. acquires attributes of product data that are important for development / design, such as themes, items, and materials, before the product data is completely determined. It is possible to advance the development phase / production preparation (design) phase by doing so-called look-ahead. Also, by receiving information such as design samples, raw materials, and auxiliary materials from the production preparation system, it can be used as reference information when updating the MD map.
- a production phase As another phase for inputting and outputting reference information, for example, a production phase can be considered.
- the production phase is the phase in which raw materials and auxiliary materials are arranged, raw material inventory is managed, production instructions are managed, and shipping instructions are executed.
- a production instruction system equipped with a raw material order quantity prediction function and the like is operated.
- the processing is configured to output reference information to the production instruction system or the like based on the MD map. Also, the processing is configured to receive information such as the number of production instructions and the delivery date from a production instruction system or the like.
- the assortment of stores can be used as a criterion for determining the number of products to be produced. For example, only the amount necessary to maintain the assortment of each store for a predetermined period Arrange raw materials etc. or give production instructions
- the production phase can be appropriately advanced.
- by receiving information such as the number of production instructions / delivery date it is possible to determine the number of productions of the MD map, for example.
- the pre-reading can be made in the production instruction system and the like in the same way as the production preparation system to arrange the raw materials and the like. As a result, the lead time can be reduced.
- a delivery phase As another phase for inputting / outputting reference information, for example, a delivery phase can be considered.
- the delivery phase is a phase where the produced products are delivered from the DC (Distribution Center) to the store, from the store to the DC, and between stores.
- a delivery system equipped with an inventory management function, a delivery instruction function, etc. is operated as a system for implementing SCM.
- the processing is configured to output the completed MD map as reference information to the distribution system ′ or the like.
- the processing is configured to receive information on the excess or deficiency of goods for each store from the delivery system or the like.
- the completed MD map determines the product lineup at the store, so in the delivery system, etc., it is sufficient to distribute and return the products to each store based on the MD map in principle. There is no need to plan. As a result, the delivery phase can proceed quickly and efficiently. In addition, by receiving information on the excess or deficiency of merchandise for each store from a distribution system or the like, it is possible to check, for example, the assortment status of each store.
- each phase should refer to the MD map.
- SCM can always be executed in consideration of the physical constraint of store capacity.
- the MD map is divided into unit MD maps in a predetermined period unit, and product data can be added for each unit MD map, the period unit is set according to the product cycle.
- the assortment of stores can be controlled dynamically, and as a result, in each phase, the SCM can be dynamically adjusted according to the product cycle by referring to the unit MD map. Can be executed.
- the attributes of the product data are determined in stages after the initial setting, so in each phase, the upper-level attributes (for example, the theme) are determined from the lower-level attributes (for example, themes).
- the upper-level attributes for example, the theme
- the lower-level attributes for example, themes
- the MD map updating process is configured so that the attribute value of each attribute can be corrected according to the situation, even after each is determined. This is to allow the supply chain to be flexibly changed, for example, when changing the product lineup of future stores based on sales information obtained from the sales phase.
- the assortment of future stores is changed based on the information obtained from the sales phase as of the n-th week, for example, the sales information of the n-th week, that is, the unit MD map for the (xi + 1) weeks and thereafter is changed.
- the sales information of the n-th week that is, the unit MD map for the (xi + 1) weeks and thereafter is changed.
- the unit MD map for the (n + 8) th week is to be modified based on the sales information for the nth week, etc.
- there is a margin of 8 weeks so the upper layer of the theme etc.
- Even if attributes are modified there is a high possibility that they can be handled in the production phase and so on.
- week ⁇ When modifying the unit MD map for the (n + 1) th week of the following week based on sales information, etc., taking into account the lead time for raw material arrangement and production, etc., It is limited.
- the MD map update processing is performed so as to control the contents of the correction according to the time interval (X ⁇ ). Is composed. Specifically, the higher the value of (- ⁇ ), that is, the more time is available, the more the attribute of the upper layer can be modified.
- t1 to t3 can be set according to the characteristics of the product and the lead time of production (see Fig. 11).
- the reference information input / output processing is performed so as to control the phase of outputting the reference information according to the time interval (X-n) for each unit MD map. It can also be configured (see Figure 12).
- the processing is configured to output to the upstream phase as well.
- the time interval (X-n) is small, the reference information based on the unit MD map for week X is processed so that it is output to the middle to downstream phases such as the production phase, delivery phase, and sales phase.
- the system in each phase will be able to receive timely corrections at the appropriate time, and will be able to receive high volatility in demand, business formats, product themes, Even in highly hypothetical business formats, it is possible to dynamically control the lineup of stores.
- a recording medium on which an information processing program is recorded can be considered.
- a recording medium a CD-ROM, a magnetic disk, a semiconductor memory and other recording media can be used.
- the information processing program is read into the data processing device from the recording medium and controls the operation of the data processing device.
- the data processing device controls the MD map storage means 10 and the control means 13 (MD map initial setting processing, MD map update processing, reference information input / output processing, etc.) in the embodiment of the present invention under the control of the information processing program. Execute the same processing as the processing by.
- the force S configured to execute each process for the model store, and each process may be executed for each individual store.
- MD map initial setting processing and MD map update processing are performed for a model store to determine an MD map, and for a specific store MD map, a model store is selected according to the size of the store.
- the setting may be made based on the MD map of the selected model store.
- the configuration may be such that the MD map check process and the reference information input / output process are executed based on the MD map of the individual store instead of / in addition to the MD map of the model store.
- the process of setting the MD map of the individual store based on the MD map of the model store may be executed in the information processing system 1 or configured to be executed in another system (for example, a delivery system). You may.
- VMD Vehicle For the Merchandising phase
- the VMD phase is a phase in which a unified image is created for the store image, store atmosphere, product display method, furniture and equipment specifications, creation of promotional materials, promotion, etc., and planning and directing to consumers. It is.
- VMD can be performed by referring to the assortment of stores at various levels and at various timings, and dynamically following the assortment of stores The store can be planned and directed.
- the supply chain for clothing was described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
- products are subject to physical restrictions such as stores, such as sub-chains for miscellaneous goods.
- the present invention can be applied to various supply chains of business categories for sale.
- the present invention is not necessarily limited to the supply chain of tangible objects, and the present invention is applied, for example, considering information content as a product and a medium on which information content can be posted, such as a magazine, website, restaurant menu, etc.
- Embodiments are also contemplated.
- the information processing system and the storage medium have been described above as the embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto, and each process executed in the information processing system may be understood as the supply chain management method according to the present invention. You can also.
- the configuration of the present invention since the supply chain can be managed based on the MD map that specifies the assortment of stores, the dependence on the experience and skills of the person in charge is reduced, and the supply chain is stabilized. Can be constructed.
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