WO2023229075A1

WO2023229075A1 - Electronic apparatus for processing information for selling item and method thereof

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Publication number: WO2023229075A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/007565
Authority: WO
Inventors: 문보라; 고상진; 이경화; 김재현
Original assignee: 쿠팡 주식회사
Priority date: 2022-05-25
Filing date: 2022-05-27
Publication date: 2023-11-30
Also published as: KR102600635B1; KR102583580B1; TW202403621A; KR102489489B1

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, a method for processing information by an electronic apparatus is disclosed, which comprises: a step of checking an item set displayed in a first location in a center; a step of checking a scrap reference time of the center; a step of obtaining first information on an item to be scrapped, in the item set, on the basis of the scrap reference time of the center; and a step of updating stock information related to the center on the basis of the first information.

Description

Electronic devices and methods for processing information to sell items

This disclosure relates to an electronic device and method for processing information to sell an item. More specifically, the present disclosure confirms the item set displayed in the center and the scrap reference point of the center, determines the item subject to scrap among the item sets displayed in the center based on the scrap reference point, and updates inventory information based on this. It relates to electronic devices and methods.

With the development of electronic technology, e-commerce has become a field of shopping. Customers can purchase items online without having to go to a shopping mall or market in person, and items purchased online are delivered to the delivery address requested by the customer.

As the field of e-commerce has expanded significantly, online transactions are becoming more common for items that require rapid delivery, such as fresh food, flowers, feed, and other living things. In the case of these items, it is often an issue as to how long the sellable date can be set. Not only for items that do not have an expiration date specified, but also in cases where an expiration date is specified, the time required for delivery and the customer's ability to purchase the item after delivery are often problematic. It is necessary to carefully determine the sales period, taking into account the time that must be guaranteed for use.

Meanwhile, with regard to scraping items that have expired for sale, it is necessary to scrap so as not to interfere with activities such as warehousing and selling the items, and how to handle the scrapped items (e.g. There may also be room for consideration (whether to discard it as is or to utilize the item to the extent possible).

In relation to this, prior literature such as KR20120031673A or KR102360948B1 may be referred to.

The problem that this embodiment aims to solve is to check the item set displayed in the first location of the center, check the scrap reference point of the center, and set the item based on the scrap reference point of the center. The object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device and method for obtaining first information about a scrap target item and updating inventory information related to a center based on the first information.

The technical challenges that this embodiment aims to achieve are not limited to the technical challenges described above, and other technical challenges can be inferred from the following embodiments.

A method of processing information in an electronic device according to an embodiment includes checking a set of items displayed in a first location of a center; Confirming the scrap reference point of the center; Obtaining first information about a scrap target item among the item set based on the scrap reference point of the center; and updating inventory information related to the center based on the first information.

According to one embodiment, the step of obtaining the first information may include determining whether a sellable deadline set for each one or more items included in the item set has expired.

According to one embodiment, the sellable period may be set in consideration of at least one of expiration date information of the one or more items and information on the time required for delivery of the one or more items.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may determine whether the expiration date has expired based on pre-stored sale expiration date information.

According to one embodiment, the method of processing the information may further include requesting an operator to verify whether the previously stored sellable date information is accurate for the item determined to have expired. there is.

According to one embodiment, the step of requesting the worker may include requesting that the sellable period displayed in response to the item be checked when scraping an item and compared with previously stored sellable period information.

According to one embodiment, the method of processing the information may further include the step of determining whether to change the display position of the item when it is determined that the previously stored sales availability information is incorrect.

According to one embodiment, the scrap reference point of the center may be determined based on at least one of the business hours for selling items of the center and the time when items for sale are received in the center.

According to one embodiment, the method of processing the information may further include determining a method of processing the scrap target item.

According to one embodiment, the step of determining the processing method includes: determining to process the scrapping target item according to a first method when the scrapping target item is still available for sale; determining to process the scrapped item according to a second method when the scrapped item is unsaleable and available for use; And when the scrap target item is in an unusable state, it may include at least one of determining to process the scrap target item according to a third method.

According to one embodiment, the step of determining to process the item to be scrapped according to the first method may include transferring the item to be scrapped to a company that specializes in selling products nearing the expiration date.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device may update the inventory information based on a result of determining a processing method for the scrap target item.

According to one embodiment, the method of processing the information further includes instructing display of the set of items in the first location, wherein directing display of the set of items includes type information of the set of items and the type information of the set of items. Classifying one or more items included in the item set into one or more groups based on at least one of sellable period information set for each one or more items included in the item set; And it may include displaying items belonging to the same group at the same location.

According to one embodiment, the step of obtaining the first information may include confirming details of feedback received in relation to an item having attributes corresponding to at least part of the item set.

An electronic device for processing information according to an embodiment includes a transceiver, a memory for storing instructions, and a processor, wherein the processor is connected to the transceiver and the memory to check a set of items displayed in a first location of the center. Confirm the scrap reference point of the center, obtain first information about the scrap target item among the item set based on the scrap reference point of the center, and inventory information related to the center based on the first information. Update .

Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present disclosure, an electronic device and method for processing information not only sets an appropriate deadline for selling an item, but also scraps items that have exceeded their sellable deadline so as not to interfere with the receipt and sale of the item, and scraps the scrap results. By updating inventory information to reflect this, you can prevent confusion in future sales.

Additionally, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for how to handle scrapped items may be provided.

The effect of the invention is not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing a system for processing information for selling items according to an embodiment.

Figure 2 is an operation flowchart of an information processing method of an electronic device in a system for processing information for item sales according to an embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example set of items displayed in a first location according to an embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of classifying an item set into one or more groups according to an embodiment.

Figure 5 is a diagram for exemplarily explaining a method of processing a scrap target item according to an embodiment.

Figure 6 is an exemplary diagram of the configuration of an electronic device for processing information for selling items according to an embodiment.

The terms used in the embodiments are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the functions in the present disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a person working in the art, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the relevant description. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

When a part in the entire specification is said to “include” a certain element, this means that it does not exclude other elements but may further include other elements, unless specifically stated to the contrary. In addition, terms such as “...unit” and “...module” used in the specification refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software. It can be.

The expression “at least one of a, b, and c” used throughout the specification means ‘a alone’, ‘b alone’, ‘c alone’, ‘a and b’, ‘a and c’, ‘b and c’. ', or 'all a, b, c'.

The “terminal” mentioned below may be implemented as a computer or portable terminal that can connect to a server or other terminal through a network. Here, the computer includes, for example, a laptop, desktop, laptop, etc. equipped with a web browser, and the portable terminal is, for example, a wireless communication device that guarantees portability and mobility. , all types of communication-based terminals such as IMT (International Mobile Telecommunication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access), W-CDMA (W-Code Division Multiple Access), and LTE (Long Term Evolution), smartphones, tablet PCs, etc. It may include a handheld-based wireless communication device.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice them. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

In describing the embodiments, description of technical content that is well known in the technical field to which the present invention belongs and that is not directly related to the present invention will be omitted. This is to convey the gist of the present invention more clearly without obscuring it by omitting unnecessary explanation.

For the same reason, some components are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically shown in the accompanying drawings. Additionally, the size of each component does not entirely reflect its actual size. In each drawing, identical or corresponding components are assigned the same reference numbers.

The advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to provide common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

At this time, it will be understood that each block of the processing flow diagram diagrams and combinations of the flow diagram diagrams can be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be mounted on a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, or other programmable data processing equipment, so that the instructions performed through the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing equipment are described in the flow chart block(s). It creates the means to perform functions. These computer program instructions may also be stored in computer-usable or computer-readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement a function in a particular manner, so that the computer-usable or computer-readable memory It is also possible to produce manufactured items containing instruction means that perform the functions described in the flowchart block(s). Computer program instructions can also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, so that a series of operational steps are performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a process that is executed by the computer, thereby generating a process that is executed by the computer or other programmable data processing equipment. Instructions that perform processing equipment may also provide steps for executing the functions described in the flow diagram block(s).

Additionally, each block may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing specified logical function(s). Additionally, it should be noted that in some alternative execution examples it is possible for the functions mentioned in the blocks to occur out of order. For example, it is possible for two blocks shown in succession to be performed substantially at the same time, or it is possible for the blocks to be performed in reverse order depending on the corresponding function.

According to various embodiments, the system 100 that processes information for selling items includes an electronic device 110. Depending on the embodiment, the system 100 for processing information for selling items may further include a worker's device 130. Depending on the embodiment, the system 100 for processing information for item sales may further include a network network supporting information transmission and reception between at least some of the electronic device 110, the worker's device 120, and other external devices. You can.

Each of the electronic device 110 and the operator's device 120 may include a transceiver, memory, and processor. Additionally, each of the electronic device 110 and the operator's device 120 refers to a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and may be implemented through hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. Meanwhile, throughout the embodiment, each of the electronic device 110 and the worker's device 120 is referred to as a separate server, but this may have a logically divided structure and may be implemented by separate functions in one server.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 and the worker's device 120 may include a plurality of computer systems or computer software implemented as a network server. For example, at least some of the electronic device 110 and the worker's device 120 are connected to a lower-level device capable of communicating with another network server through a computer network such as an intranet or the Internet to receive a request to perform a task, and It can refer to computer systems and computer software that perform tasks and provide performance results. In addition, at least some of the electronic device 110 and the worker's device 120 can be understood as a broad concept that includes a series of application programs that can operate on a network server and various databases built therein. For example, at least some of the electronic device 110 and the worker's device 120 may be operated according to an operating system such as DOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, or MacOS. It can be implemented using various network server programs provided.

The electronic device 110 can process various information and provide various information by organizing it into a web page. For example, the electronic device 110 may check the item set displayed in the center and the scrap reference point of the center, obtain information about the item to be scraped based on this, and update item inventory information based on the obtained information. there is. In addition, the electronic device 110 according to one example performs operations such as requesting the worker to verify whether the sellable date information for determining the item to be scrapped is accurate by exchanging data with the worker's device 120. can do.

Specifically, the electronic device 110 checks a set of items displayed in the first location of the center. The center may include, but is not limited to, a fulfillment center or storage for storing items. One or more items included in an item set may be classified into one or more groups, and items belonging to the same group may be displayed in the same location, but the display is not limited to this.

The electronic device 110 checks the scrap reference point of the center. The electronic device 110 obtains first information about the scrap target item from the item set based on the center's scrap reference point. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine an item to be scrapped by determining whether a sellable deadline set for each one or more items included in the item set has expired.

In this regard, “scrap” can be understood to comprehensively refer to various actions that cause the display of a displayed item to be discontinued. For example, scrap includes, but is not limited to, the act of discarding an item, and may include various acts such as selling the item in another way or using the item for purposes other than selling.

According to one embodiment, for an item that is determined to be past its sellable date, the electronic device 110 may request the operator to verify whether the previously stored sellable date information is accurate. This request may be transmitted to the worker's device 120, but is not limited to this, and various embodiments may exist, such as, for example, a request transmitted to the manager's device is passed to the worker after the manager's judgment.

The electronic device 110 may update inventory information related to the center based on the first information.

More details related to the operation of the electronic device 110 will be described later in FIG. 2, etc.

The worker's device 120 is a terminal operated and managed by the worker, and can perform functions related to item sales. Workers can broadly include entities in charge of processing work and entities that manage and supervise at least part of the work. For example, a worker may perform at least some of scraping an item, receiving an item, shipping an item requested for sale, and delivering the item. Additionally, according to one embodiment, a worker may verify whether previously stored sellable period information is accurate in relation to determining whether the sellable period set for each item has expired. The worker may perform at least some of these operations using the worker's device 120, which may include receiving a request to perform the action through the worker's device 120 or performing the action through the worker's device 120. This may include reporting results or checking information necessary to perform an operation using the operator's device 120.

In addition, depending on the embodiment, various tasks related to the sale of items may be performed by at least one of the worker's device 120 and the worker.

Operations related to a series of item sales information processing methods according to various embodiments may be implemented by a single physical device, or may be implemented by organically combining a plurality of physical devices. For example, some of the components included in the system 100 for processing information for selling items may be implemented by one physical device, and some of the components may be implemented by another physical device. For example, one physical device may be implemented as part of the electronic device 110, and the other physical device may be implemented as part of the user's device 120, part of the administrator's device 130, or other external devices. It could be. In some cases, each component included in the system 100 for processing information for selling items is distributed and placed in different physical devices, and the distributed components are organically combined to sell items. It may also be implemented to perform the functions and operations of the information processing system 100. For example, the electronic device 110 of this specification includes at least one sub-device, and some operations described as being performed by the electronic device 110 are performed by the first sub-device, and some other operations are performed by the second sub-device. It may also be performed by a device.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 110 according to one embodiment checks a set of items displayed in a first location of the center (210). One or more items included in an item set may be classified into one or more groups, and items belonging to the same group may be displayed in the same location.

An example of a set of items displayed in a first location is shown in FIG. 3 . Referring further to FIG. 3, the shelf arranged in the first location includes a plurality of physically separated compartments (for example, a compartment corresponding to reference numeral 310), and items belonging to the same group may be displayed in each compartment. By displaying items belonging to the same group in the same location, not only does it become convenient to stock and ship items, but items can be scrapped quickly and accurately.

Returning to FIG. 2 , according to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may instruct display of a set of items in a first location. In relation to this, the electronic device 110 according to one example may select one or more items included in the item set based on at least one of the type information of the item set and the sellable period information set for each one or more items included in the item set. You can classify items into groups and display items belonging to the same group in the same location. In relation to this, the type information of the item set is information representing the attributes of the item and may include, for example, information such as the manufacturer, category, and capacity of the item, but is not limited thereto, and may be given in accordance with the item type depending on the embodiment. It may also include unique identification information, and such identification information may include, for example, SKU (Storage Keeping Unit) information.

An example of a method for classifying a set of items into one or more groups is shown in Figure 4 (400). Referring further to FIG. 4, when classifying the first to seventh items into one or more groups, the type of the item and the sellable period of the item may be considered. More specifically, since the first item and the second item have the same type and same sellable period, they can be classified into the first group 410. On the other hand, in the case of the 3rd and 4th items, although they are the same type of item as the 1st and 2nd items, the sellable deadline is different as 2022/04/16, so they must be separated from the 1st and 2nd items. Can be classified into group 420. In the case of the 5th and 6th items, the sellable period is the same as the 1st and 2nd items, but their type is different from Company B cookies, so they are divided into the 3rd group (430) to be distinguished from the 1st to 4th items. ) can be classified as: In the case of the 7th item, the type and sales period are different, so it can be classified into the 4th group (440).

Returning to FIG. 2, the electronic device 110 confirms the scrap reference point of the center (220). The center's scrap reference point refers to the point in time at which workers perform scrap, including, for example, a specific time of day (e.g., 22:15 every day) or a specific day of the week (e.g., Wednesday). It can be done, but it is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the scrap reference point of the center may be determined based on at least one of the business hours for selling items of the center and the time when items for sale are received in the center. According to one example, the center's scrap reference point may be set so that scraping can be performed after business hours end. For example, if the center's business hours are from 06:00 to 22:00, the center's scrap standard time may be set to 22:05.

According to another example, to avoid business confusion, the scrap reference point may be set so that the time when an item is received and the scrap reference point are separated by a certain period of time. For example, if the item is received at 08:00, the scrap reference point may be determined at 04:00, which is more than 4 hours away. In relation to this, the distance between the point at which an item is received and the scrap reference point can be determined by considering various factors such as the overall capacity of the center's employees and the quantity of items received at the center.

The electronic device 110 acquires first information about the scrap target item from the item set based on the center's scrap reference point (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine an item to be scrapped by determining whether a sellable deadline set for each one or more items included in the item set has expired.

In relation to this, the reference point for determining whether the sellable period has expired may be determined in various ways. For example, whether the sale deadline has expired may be determined based on the center's reference point in time, or it may be determined based on the time when business begins the next day. More specifically, if the sale deadline for item It may be (if judged based on the time when business begins the next day), or it may be judged not to be an item subject to scrap (if judged based on the center's standard time). In relation to this, cases where scrapping is determined based on the center's reference point include cases where the center is open 24 hours a day without separate business hours or when scraping occurs once more before business opening hours. It can be done, but it is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment, the sellable period of an item may be set by considering at least one of the item's expiration date information and the time required for delivery of one or more items included in the item set. For example, if the item's expiration date is 2022/04/30, it takes 2 days for delivery, and the period for the customer to use the item is set to 7 days, the sellable period for the item is 9 days from 2022/04/30. It can be set to 2022/04/21, which is one day earlier.

In addition, in order to determine the sellable period of an item, the sellable period of the item may be set by considering various factors such as feedback information received from customers or overall weather information. For example, if complaints are often received from customers that the period for using an item is not long enough, the period for using the item can be further extended. As another example, when the midsummer rainy season begins and hot and humid weather continues, the sell-by date for items corresponding to fresh food can be set more conservatively.

The electronic device 110 may determine whether the sellable period has expired based on pre-stored sellable period information. In relation to this, the location where the sellable expiration date information is previously stored may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the memory of the electronic device 110, a separate server, and cloud storage.

According to one embodiment, for an item that is determined to be past its sellable date, the electronic device 110 may request the operator to verify whether the previously stored sellable date information is accurate. For example, when scrapping an item, the electronic device 110 may request the operator to check the sellable expiration date displayed corresponding to the item and compare it with previously stored sellable date information. This request may be transmitted to the operator's device 120.

As a result of the verification, if it is determined that the previously stored sellable date information is accurate, scraping can be performed on the item subject to scraping. On the other hand, if it is determined that the previously stored sellable period information is not accurate, it can be decided whether to scrap it based on the sellable period displayed for the item. In relation to this, the electronic device 110 may change and store the sellable expiration date information to match the sellable deadline displayed for the item.

Meanwhile, if the previously stored sale expiration date information is not accurate, the electronic device 110 may further determine whether to change the display position of the item. For example, if the sell-by date information for some of the items displayed in the same location was stored incorrectly (i.e., the sell-by date is not the same among the items displayed in the same location), items with different sell-by dates are the same. You can change the display location so that it is not displayed in that location. On the other hand, if the sell-by date information for all items displayed at the same location was stored incorrectly, and the sell-by date displayed for all items displayed at that location is the same, items with different sell-by dates are the same. You can change the display location so that it is not displayed in that location. However, even if the sellable date information for some of the items displayed in the same location is stored incorrectly, there is no actual disruption to the scrapping process (for example, there was a slight error in the sellable deadline, but the scrapping reference point could have been taken into consideration). If there is no change in the point at which an item is ultimately judged to be scrap, the display location may not be changed.

According to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may further determine a method of processing the scrap target item. Relatedly, in the case of items subject to scrap, the item may simply be discarded, but if there is still room for use, it is also possible to dispose of the item in a way that does not discard it.

According to one example, the electronic device 110 may determine a specific processing method by considering whether the scrap target item is still in a sellable state and whether it is in a usable state. For example, the electronic device 110 determines to process the scrap target item according to the first method if the scrap target item is still in a salable state, and if the scrap target item is in a non-saleable and usable state, the electronic device 110 determines to process the scrap target item according to the second method. It is decided to process the scrap target item according to , and if the scrap target item is in an unusable state, it can be decided to process the scrap target item according to the third method. As a more specific example, when the scrap reference point is 2022/04/15, the electronic device 110 processes items with an expiration date of 2022/04/18 among scrap target items according to the first method, and the expiration date is 2022/04/18. Items that can be consumed until 2022/04/14 or up to a week after the expiration date are processed according to the second method, and items with an expiration date of 2022/04/01 that can normally be consumed up to a week after the expiration date are processed according to the third method. It can be processed accordingly.

An example of the first, second, and third methods is shown in FIG. 5 (500). Referring further to FIG. 5, the first method may include transferring the item to be scrapped to a company that specializes in selling products nearing the expiration date (510). In relation to this, items subject to scrap may have their transfer price determined and transferred through an auction, but the transfer method is not limited to such method. In addition, if there is a separate service that sells products nearing the expiration date among the services provided by the electronic device 110, the sale of items subject to scrap is possible through a service that sells products nearing the expiration date without transferring the items to an external company. You may proceed.

The second method may include a method of producing feed or industrially using the scrap target item, in which the electronic device 110 may use the scrap target item at a factory operated by an external company instead of directly using the scrap target item. It may include a method of transferring (520). The third method may include a method of discarding the scrap target item.

In addition, the first method, the second method, and the third method may include various examples. For example, the second method may include donating the scrapped item to a place in need, and the third method may include transferring the scrapped item to a recycling company.

Returning to FIG. 2 , according to one embodiment, the electronic device 110 may determine the item to be scrapped by checking details of feedback received in relation to an item having attributes corresponding to at least part of the item set. For example, if a customer complaint is received regarding a specific sold item and the complaint is due to a problem with the item itself, the electronic device 110 may scrap items of the same type as the item. However, the details of feedback received are not limited to feedback received from customers, and may include various embodiments, such as when a worker discovers a defect in the item itself while performing tasks such as stocking and shipping.

The electronic device 110 may update inventory information related to the center based on the first information (240). More specifically, the electronic device 110 may subtract the quantity of items subject to scrap from the inventory quantity.

Meanwhile, the electronic device 110 according to one embodiment may update inventory information based on the result of determining the processing method of the scrap target item. For example, in relation to the above-described first method, if there is a separate service for selling products with an imminent expiration date among the services provided by the electronic device 110, the electronic device 110 may distribute the item instead of deleting the inventory information of the item. The classification can also be changed to inventory information related to services that sell products with an imminent expiration date.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the electronic device 110 includes a transceiver 610, a processor 620, and a memory 630. The electronic device 110 is connected to the worker's device 120 and other external devices through the transceiver 610 and can exchange data.

The processor 620 may include at least one device described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 or may perform at least one method described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 . The memory 630 may store information for performing at least one method described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 . Memory 630 may be volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

The processor 620 can control the electronic device 110 to execute programs and process information. The code of the program executed by the processor 620 may be stored in the memory 630.

Additionally, the electronic device in one embodiment may further include an interface that can provide information to a user, etc.

Meanwhile, the specification and drawings disclose preferred embodiments of the present invention, and although specific terms are used, they are used in a general sense to easily explain the technical content of the present invention and to aid understanding of the present invention. It is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. In addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention can be implemented.

The electronic device or terminal according to the above-described embodiments includes a processor, memory for storing and executing program data, permanent storage such as a disk drive, a communication port for communicating with an external device, a touch panel, and a key. ), user interface devices such as buttons, etc. may be included. Methods implemented as software modules or algorithms may be stored on a computer-readable recording medium as computer-readable codes or program instructions executable on the processor. Here, computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM (read-only memory), RAM (random-access memory), floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical read media (e.g., CD-ROM). ), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), etc. The computer-readable recording medium is distributed among computer systems connected to a network, so that computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner. The media may be readable by a computer, stored in memory, and executed by a processor.

This embodiment can be represented by functional block configurations and various processing steps. These functional blocks may be implemented in various numbers of hardware or/and software configurations that execute specific functions. For example, embodiments may include integrated circuit configurations such as memory, processing, logic, look-up tables, etc., capable of executing various functions under the control of one or more microprocessors or other control devices. can be hired. Similar to how the components can be implemented as software programming or software elements, the present embodiments include various algorithms implemented as combinations of data structures, processes, routines or other programming constructs, such as C, C++, Java ( It can be implemented in a programming or scripting language such as Java, assembler, Python, etc. Functional aspects may be implemented as algorithms running on one or more processors. Additionally, this embodiment may employ conventional technologies for electronic environment settings, signal processing, and/or data processing. Terms such as “mechanism,” “element,” “means,” and “composition” can be used broadly and are not limited to mechanical and physical components. The term may include the meaning of a series of software routines in connection with a processor, etc.

The above-described embodiments are merely examples and other embodiments may be implemented within the scope of the claims described below.

Claims

In a method of processing information in an electronic device,

Checking a set of items displayed in a first location of the center;

Confirming the scrap reference point of the center;

Obtaining first information about a scrap target item among the item set based on the scrap reference point of the center; and

A method of processing information, comprising updating inventory information associated with the center based on the first information.
According to paragraph 1,

The step of obtaining the first information is

A method of processing information, comprising the step of determining whether a sellable deadline set for each one or more items included in the item set has expired.
According to paragraph 2,

The sellable period is set in consideration of at least one of expiration date information of the one or more items and information on the time required for delivery of the one or more items.
According to paragraph 2,

A method of processing information, characterized in that the electronic device determines whether the expiration date has expired based on pre-stored sellable deadline information.
According to clause 4,

A method of processing information, further comprising requesting an operator to verify whether the previously stored sellable date information is accurate for an item determined to have expired.
According to clause 5,

The steps to request from the worker are

A method of processing information, characterized in that it includes the step of requesting to check the sellable deadline displayed in response to the item when scraping an item and compare it with previously stored sellable deadline information.
According to clause 5,

A method of processing information, characterized in that it further comprises the step of determining whether to change the display position of the item when it is determined that the previously stored sellable date information is incorrect.
According to paragraph 1,

The scrap reference time of the center is determined based on at least one of the business hours for selling items of the center and the time when items for sale are received at the center.
According to paragraph 1,

A method of processing information, characterized in that it further comprises the step of determining a processing method for the scrap target item.
According to clause 9,

The step of determining the processing method is

determining to process the scrapped item according to a first method when the scrapped item is still available for sale;

determining to process the scrapped item according to a second method when the scrapped item is unsaleable and available for use; and

If the scrap target item is in an unusable state, determining to process the scrap target item according to a third method.

A method of processing information, characterized in that it includes at least one of the following.
According to clause 10,

The step of determining to process the scrap target item according to the first method is

A method of processing information, comprising the step of transferring the item to be scrapped to a company that specializes in selling products nearing the expiration date.
According to clause 9,

A method of processing information, characterized in that the electronic device updates the inventory information based on a result of determining a processing method for the scrap target item.
According to paragraph 1,

Further comprising instructing display of the item set in the first location,

The step of instructing the display of the item set is

Classifying one or more items included in the item set into one or more groups based on at least one of type information of the item set and sellable expiration date information set for each one or more items included in the item set; and

A method of processing information, comprising the step of displaying items belonging to the same group at the same location.
According to paragraph 1,

The step of obtaining the first information is

A method for processing information, comprising the step of confirming details of feedback received in relation to items having properties corresponding to at least some of the item set.
A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium that records a program for executing the method of claim 1 on a computer.
In an electronic device that processes information,

Includes a transceiver, memory for storing instructions, and a processor;

The processor is connected to the transceiver and the memory,

Check the item sets displayed in the first location of the center,

Check the scrap standard time of the above center,

Obtain first information about the scrap target item among the item set based on the scrap reference point of the center,

An electronic device that updates inventory information associated with the center based on the first information.