WO2024111683A1

WO2024111683A1 - Order and payment system linked with in-vehicle infotainment system and method using same

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Publication number: WO2024111683A1
Application number: PCT/KR2022/018420
Authority: WO
Inventors: 손상현; 이유석
Original assignee: 주식회사 이노핀
Priority date: 2022-11-21
Filing date: 2022-11-21
Publication date: 2024-05-30

Abstract

The present invention provides an order and payment system linked with an in-vehicle infotainment system and a method using same. The system may comprise: a central server configured to provide product information linked with a shop point of sales (POS) system to an in-vehicle infotainment system on the basis of vehicle identification information about a vehicle entering a shop and identified by the shop POS system, provide, to the shop POS system, order information about a product selected and paid for using the in-vehicle infotainment system, and generate an order history linked with the vehicle identification information on the basis of the order information; and a database configured to store and manage the product information linked with the shop POS system and driver information linked with the in-vehicle infotainment system. The present invention has the effect that an in-vehicle infotainment system can be used to implement an order and payment method that is more convenient than existing drive-through methods, and shorten wait times.

Description

Ordering and payment system linked to in-vehicle infotainment system and method therefor

This disclosure relates to an ordering and payment system and method, and more specifically, to an ordering and payment system and method linked to an in-vehicle infotainment system.

Conventional financial payments can be made in a way that the user directly presents a specific payment method, such as a credit card or mobile pay, to the seller at a store. Meanwhile, in the case of users using a vehicle, the number of users using the drive-through ordering method and the number of stores offering drive-through are increasing because they do not have to get out of the vehicle and go through the process of ordering and receiving.

However, even in the existing drive-through method, in order to make a payment, the user in the vehicle must present a specific payment method directly to the seller to make the payment, so the time required for payment and the inconvenience in using the payment still exist. In addition, if a queue is created due to a large number of orders, a bottleneck may occur at the drive-thru entrance and exit, users in the vehicle may have to wait a long time to order and pay, and furthermore, traffic in surrounding lanes may be blocked.

Therefore, there is a need to develop a method to enable improved ordering and payment methods in connection with the in-vehicle infotainment system when ordering through drive-through.

To solve this problem, the present disclosure aims to provide an ordering and payment system and method linked to an in-vehicle infotainment system.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ordering and payment system linked to an in-vehicle infotainment system is provided. The system provides product information linked to the store POS system to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on vehicle identification information of a vehicle entering the store identified by the store POS (Point of Sales) system, and provides product information linked to the store POS system in the vehicle. A central server configured to provide order information for products selected and paid for by an infotainment system to the store POS system, and generate order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information, and linked to the store POS system It may include a database configured to store and manage product information and driver information linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system. The driver information may include the vehicle identification information, driver payment information for product payment, and the order history.

In addition, the central server includes a product information provider configured to provide product information linked to the store POS system to the infotainment system in the vehicle and to periodically update the product information in conjunction with the store POS system, the vehicle A payment processing unit configured to perform payment according to the driver's payment information for the product selected by the infotainment system, and the store POS system to send the order information so that the ordered product can be delivered to a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information. It may include an order information providing unit configured to provide, and an order history analysis unit configured to provide promotional information for the driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information.

In addition, the driver information includes specific driver identification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the specific driver identification information is detected by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on seat position setting or seat weight sensing of the driver's seat of the vehicle. It can be generated and delivered to the central server. The order history analysis unit may be configured to provide promotional information for the specific driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the vehicle identification information and the order history linked to the specific driver identification information.

In addition, the driver information includes passenger information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the passenger information is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on sensing whether each seat of the vehicle is occupied and sent to the central server. It can be delivered. The order history analysis unit may be configured to provide promotional information for the number of passengers to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information and the number of passengers.

Additionally, the driver information includes preference order information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the preference order information may include specific products and order quantities provided by the store of the store POS system. The payment processing unit determines whether the preferred order information corresponding to vehicle identification information of the vehicle identified by the store POS system is set, and if the preferred order information exists, the preferred order is placed according to the driver's payment information. It can be configured to automatically pay for products set in the information with a set order quantity.

Additionally, the payment processing unit may be configured to process payments approved by a simple payment method through the in-vehicle infotainment system according to the driver's payment information. The simple payment method may include at least one of password input, drag pattern recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition.

In addition, the order information providing unit is configured to maintain the order information in a product delivery incomplete state until a notification of completion of delivery of the ordered product to the vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information for the order information is received from the store POS system. It can be.

Additionally, the central server may provide a mobile application capable of performing product selection and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the driver's user terminal linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system. The central server provides product information linked to the store POS system to the mobile application based on the vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store, and provides order information for products selected and paid for by the mobile application. It can be additionally configured to provide the store POS system.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ordering and payment system linked to an in-vehicle infotainment system is provided. The system provides product information linked to the POS system of the store selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the in-vehicle infotainment system, and provides order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system and the vehicle's Receive location information, calculate an expected arrival time at the store based on the location information of the vehicle, and provide the order information, the estimated arrival time, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the store POS system, and A central server configured to generate an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on order information and a database configured to store and manage product information linked to the store POS system and driver information linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system. may include. The driver information may include the vehicle identification information, the driver's payment information for product payment, and the order history.

In addition, the central server includes a product information provider configured to provide product information linked to the store POS system to the infotainment system in the vehicle and to periodically update the product information in conjunction with the store POS system, the vehicle A payment processing unit configured to perform payment according to the driver's payment information for the product selected by the my infotainment system, the order information so that the ordered product is delivered to a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the estimated time of arrival. and an order information provider configured to provide the vehicle identification information to the store POS system, and configured to provide promotional information for the driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information. It may include an order history analysis unit.

In addition, the order information provider may be configured to request that the store POS system set the order of product preparation in the order of the expected arrival time, rather than the order of the order time.

Additionally, the central server may provide a mobile application capable of performing product selection and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the driver's user terminal linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system. The central server provides product information linked to the POS system of the store selected by the mobile application to the mobile application, and receives order information of the product selected and paid for by the mobile application and location information of the user terminal. It may be additionally configured to calculate the expected arrival time at the store based on the location information of the user terminal, and provide the order information, the expected arrival time, and the vehicle identification information to the store POS system.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method performed by an ordering and payment system associated with an in-store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system is provided. The method includes receiving vehicle identification information of a vehicle entering a store identified by a store POS system, providing product information associated with the store POS system to the in-vehicle infotainment system corresponding to the vehicle identification information. Step, providing order information of products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the store POS system, generating an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information, and placing the order It may include providing promotional information about the driver of the vehicle to the infotainment system in the vehicle based on the history.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method performed by an ordering and payment system associated with an in-store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system is provided. The method includes providing product information associated with a POS system of a store selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the in-vehicle infotainment system, order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system, and the vehicle receiving location information, calculating an expected arrival time to the store based on the location information of the vehicle, providing the order information, the estimated arrival time, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the store POS system. generating an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information, and providing promotional information to the driver of the vehicle to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history. can do.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an ordering and payment system is provided. The system may include an in-store POS device, an in-vehicle infotainment device, and an order and payment server. The store POS device acquires vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store and transmits it to the server, and the server sends product information linked to the store POS device to the in-vehicle infotainment device based on the vehicle identification information. The server provides order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment device to the store POS device, and the store POS device provides products according to the provided order information to the vehicle identification number. assigned to a vehicle, the server generates an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information, and the server generates promotional information for the driver of the vehicle based on the order history to the infotainment device in the vehicle. It can be provided as .

According to the present disclosure, in connection with the in-vehicle infotainment system, an improved and more convenient ordering and payment method than the conventional drive-through method can be provided to the vehicle driver, and the waiting time required for ordering, paying, and receiving products can be dramatically reduced. There is an effect that can be achieved.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to order and pay in advance through the in-vehicle infotainment system even before arriving at the drive-through store, and by setting the order of product preparation at the store based on the estimated arrival time rather than the time of order, It has the advantage of minimizing the time it takes to receive the product upon arrival at the store.

In addition, according to the present disclosure, it is possible to expand the use of drive-through ordering and payment through the ordering and payment system of the present disclosure by providing customized promotional information based on order history not only for each vehicle but also for each driver of a specific vehicle. It has advantages.

1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example ordering and payment system associated with an in-vehicle infotainment system and a POS system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

2 is a schematic diagram illustrating example components of an ordering and payment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

3 is an example service screen showing product ordering through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 4 is an example service screen showing product ordering through a vehicle driver's user terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 5 is an example service screen for performing simple payment through fingerprint recognition through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 6 is an example service screen for performing a simple payment by entering a password through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 7 is an example service screen providing discount promotion information through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Figure 8 is an example service screen providing recommended menu promotion information through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

9 is an example sequence diagram illustrating a method performed by an ordering and payment system associated with an in-store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

10 is an example sequence diagram illustrating a method performed by an ordering and payment system associated with an in-store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. First, when adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. Additionally, in describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

Various aspects of the invention are described below. It is to be understood that the inventions presented herein may be implemented in a wide variety of forms and that any particular structure, function, or both, presented herein is illustrative only. Based on the inventions presented herein, those skilled in the art will understand that one aspect presented herein can be implemented independently of any other aspects and that two or more of these aspects can be implemented in various ways. You will understand that it can be combined with . For example, an apparatus may be implemented or a method may be practiced using any number of the aspects set forth herein. Additionally, such an apparatus may be implemented or such a method may be practiced using other structure, functionality, or structure and functionality in addition to or other than one or more aspects described herein.

The term infotainment used in this disclosure is a compound word of information and entertainment, which means information. The in-vehicle infotainment system provides not only driving-related information such as location and road conditions, but also entertainment such as various media. It may be a system that can provide content to the vehicle driver. This in-vehicle infotainment system can run various computing applications under a certain operating system (OS) and is equipped with communication functions such as V2X (Vehicle to Everything). Therefore, it can be applied to the implementation of a connected car that can be connected to an external network.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ordering and payment system 100 of the present disclosure provides an improved drive-through ordering and payment method to the driver of the vehicle in conjunction with the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 and the store POS system 300. can be provided.

As described above, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 has a communication function with the outside and can provide service functions through various computing applications installed to the driver of the vehicle. The in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may include an application that can perform product ordering and payment functions according to the present disclosure, a navigation application, and a Driving Assistance System (DAS) application for autonomous driving. Additionally, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may include a display device 230 for outputting information that may be mounted or embedded in a predetermined location of the vehicle (e.g., the center portion of the vehicle's dashboard), and may include a display device 230 for outputting information. The device 230 may be a touch panel display that allows a user to input information.

The store POS system 300 may include a POS device 330 for storing and managing product information and sales information sold at the store. In addition, the store may have a drive-through route through which vehicles can enter and exit after receiving the product, and the store POS system 300 identifies the vehicle identification number (e.g., vehicle number) of the vehicle entering the drive-through route. It may include a device 350 for identification (eg, a license plate recognition camera). The vehicle number identification device 350 may be installed at the entrance of the drive-through route, and depending on the implementation, may be installed not only at the entrance but also at the exit of the drive-through route.

As shown in FIG. 1, the ordering and payment system 100 may be configured to include a central server 130 and a database 150, and an in-vehicle infotainment system 200 and an affiliated store POS system 300. It can be linked through a communication network 400.

The communication network 400 can provide a communication path through which the order and payment system 100, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200, and the store POS system 300 can transmit and receive signals and data with each other, and can be used through a wired or wireless communication network. It can be included. In one implementation, the ordering and payment system 100 and the store POS system 300 may be connected to a wired or wireless communication network, and the ordering and payment system 100 and the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may be connected to a wireless communication network. there is. The communication network 400 is not limited to a specific communication method, and an appropriate communication method may be used depending on the implementation. For example, when configured as an Internet Protocol (IP)-based communication system, the communication network 400 may be implemented as an Internet network, and when configured as a wireless communication system, the communication network 400 may be implemented as a cellular network or WLAN (Wireless LAN). It can be implemented through a network, etc.

The central server 130 provides and manages product information sold at the store through linkage between the infotainment system 200 and the store POS system 300, and performs payment processing for products selected and ordered by the driver. It may be configured to perform functions such as providing and managing order information and providing affiliated promotional information to drivers based on order history. In addition, although not shown in a separate drawing, the central server 130 is a financial company corresponding to the payment method so that payment approval and processing can be performed according to the driver's payment method (e.g., credit card, mobile pay, etc.). Can be configured to communicate with a server.

The database 150 may be configured to store and manage product information of the store linked to the store POS system 300 and driver information linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200.

The central server 130 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may provide a function to order and pay for products of an affiliated store through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 in a vehicle entering the affiliated store. The central server 130 is an infotainment system 200 corresponding to the identified vehicle identification information based on the vehicle identification information of the vehicle identified by the POS system 300 of the affiliated store, and stores products linked to the store POS system 300. Information can be provided. When a product to be ordered is selected and paid for by the user of the vehicle through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200, the central server 130 can provide order information for the paid product to the store POS system 300, and the store In accordance with the order information for the product delivered through the store POS system 300, the product is prepared or manufactured (for example, in the case of food, beverages, etc.) and the ordered product is delivered to a vehicle corresponding to the identified vehicle identification information. You can. In addition, the central server 130 can generate an order history linked to the corresponding vehicle identification information based on the order information of the paid product, and analyze the order history to provide matching promotional information to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. It can be configured to provide it to the user of the vehicle. As described above, the vehicle identification information of a vehicle entering a store is collected from the license plate of the vehicle by a license plate identification device 350, such as a license plate recognition camera, which may be installed at the entrance and/or exit of the drive-through path of the store. It can be obtained by identifying (270).

The central server 130 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure has the ability to select an affiliate store to visit through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 before arriving at the affiliate store and order and pay for products at the store. can be provided. The central server 130 may provide product information linked to the POS system 300 of the store selected by the user to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. When a product to be ordered is selected and paid for by the user of the vehicle through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200, the central server 130 receives order information for the paid product and location information of the vehicle from the infotainment system 200, Based on the vehicle's location information, the expected arrival time to the store corresponding to the order information can be calculated. The central server 130 may provide order information, estimated arrival time, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the corresponding store POS system server 330, and the store POS system 300 may provide order information, estimated arrival time, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle in the order of earliest delivered estimated arrival time. You can decide the order of product preparation. The store can prepare or manufacture products corresponding to the order information (for example, in the case of food, beverages, etc.) according to the determined product preparation order, and store the ordered vehicle by the vehicle number identification device 350 installed in the store. Once arrival is confirmed, the ordered product can be delivered directly to the vehicle. In addition, as described above, the central server 130 can generate an order history linked to the corresponding vehicle identification information based on the order information of the paid product, and analyze the order history to provide matching promotional information to the in-vehicle infotainment system. It may be configured to provide information to the user of the vehicle through the system 200. The selection of an affiliated store through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 can be directly searched and selected by the user through a store search function provided by the central server 130, or the central server 130 based on the current location of the vehicle. It may be selected from information on nearby affiliated stores provided by, but is not limited to this and other store selection functions may be provided.

In one implementation, the central server 130 provides a mobile application capable of performing product selection functions and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 to the user terminal 200 associated with the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. It can be provided as . The user terminal 250 is a mobile communication terminal such as a cellular phone, smartphone, laptop computer, tablet PC, etc. that is equipped with an operating system such as iOS, Android, or Windows and can be used for external communication and while moving. You can.

As shown in Figure 2, the central server 130 may be configured to include a product information provision unit 131, a payment processing unit 133, an order information provision unit 135, and an order history analysis unit 137. .

The database 150 is a driver information database 151 configured to store and manage driver information associated with the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 and product information associated with the store POS system 300. It may be configured to include an information database 153.

Driver information managed in the driver information database 151 includes vehicle identification information (e.g., vehicle number), driver's payment information for product payment (e.g., credit card, mobile pay, etc.), and driver's contact information (e.g. For example, mobile phone number, email address, etc.), current location information of the vehicle, and order history corresponding to vehicle identification information. Additionally, driver information may include specific driver identification information corresponding to vehicle identification information, passenger information, preferred order information, etc. Order information may include a list of products ordered by the driver, payment amount, branch information of the store where the order was placed, order date and time, etc. The order history can be created by accumulating the driver's order information in connection with vehicle identification information after the driver's order and payment.

Product information managed in the product information database 153 includes information on products sold at affiliated stores, such as the names, product images, product prices, and product inventory status, as well as the industry, location, and drive-through availability of affiliated stores. It may include information about sales stores, such as the like. This product information may be periodically updated in connection with the store POS system 300 to match the store's online and offline inventory status.

The product information provider 131 may be configured to provide product information of the store stored in the database 150 in connection with the store POS system 300 to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. In addition, as described above, the product information provider 131 is configured to provide the latest product information to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 by linking with the store POS system 300 to periodically update product information of the store. You can.

In one implementation, the product information provider 131 receives vehicle identification information identified in the POS system 300 of an affiliated store, searches the driver information database 151 for driver information, and identifies a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information. Product information of the store may be provided through the infotainment system 200 (or the linked user terminal 250).

In one implementation, the product information provider 131 receives a request for product information about a specific affiliated store from the vehicle's infotainment system 200 (or the associated user terminal 250) and provides product information about the affiliated store in response. can be provided.

The payment processing unit 133 may be configured to perform payment for a product selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. Payment can be implemented by requesting payment from the payment company of the corresponding payment method according to the driver's payment information stored in the database 150 or according to the payment information entered by the driver. The payment method may include at least one of card payment, real-time account transfer, mobile phone small payment, and mobile pay payment. The payment method is the card company if the payment method is a card, the relevant bank if the payment method is a bank transfer, or the relevant bank if the payment method is a mobile phone small payment. In the case of a mobile carrier or mobile pay payment, it may be a financial company that provides the pay service.

In one implementation, the payment processing unit 133 receives order information from the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or the associated user terminal 250) and sends the order information to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or the associated user terminal 250). ), you can request final payment approval, and make payment according to the final payment approval result received in response to the request. This payment approval can be made according to the simple payment method. This simple payment method may include at least one of password input, drag pattern recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition, and the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or associated user terminal 250) may use the above-mentioned simple payment method. It may be configured to be equipped with the necessary recognition means (for example, a touch input means, a fingerprint recognition sensor, an iris recognition sensor, a voice recognition sensor, etc.) to support a payment method.

In one implementation, the driver information may include preferred ordering information for an affiliated store that corresponds to vehicle identification information set by the driver through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. Preferred order information may include specific products and order quantities provided by the store POS system 300. The payment processing unit 133 determines whether preferred order information corresponding to the vehicle identification information of the vehicle identified by the store POS system 300 is set, and if the preferred order information exists, the payment information of the pre-registered driver Accordingly, it may be configured to automatically pay for the product set in the preferred order information in the set order quantity. In this case, when the vehicle identification information of the vehicle is identified by the store's vehicle identification device 350, ordering and payment can be made automatically, and for the store, the driver in the vehicle can order and place orders through the infotainment system 200. You can enter the drive-through route and leave immediately after receiving the product without having to perform any additional operations for payment.

The order information providing unit 135 may be configured to provide order information to the store POS system 300 when payment is made for the ordered product by the payment processing unit 133.

In one implementation, the order information provider 135 may provide order information along with the vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the store POS system 300 so that the ordered product can be delivered to the vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information. there is. At the store, products prepared or manufactured according to order information can be delivered to a vehicle corresponding to vehicle identification information. For example, if the drive-through exit of a store is also equipped with a vehicle license plate identification device 350, if the vehicle identification information of the vehicle is confirmed at the exit, the store can complete the transaction by delivering the ordered product to the vehicle.

In one implementation, when an order and payment are made outside a store through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200, the order information provider 135 provides location information of the vehicle to the infotainment system 200 of the vehicle in which the order and payment were made. You can request and calculate the estimated time of arrival based on the location information received in response to the request. The estimated arrival time may be calculated based on the current location information of the vehicle and the location information of the store where the order was placed, and depending on the implementation, may be additionally calculated based on real-time traffic situation information that may be provided through a navigation service. The order information provider 135 may provide the calculated estimated arrival time along with order information and corresponding vehicle identification information to the store POS system 300. In this case, the order information provider 135 may request the store POS system 300 to set the order of order product preparation in the order of the earliest expected arrival time rather than the earliest order time, and the store may request the store POS system 300 to set the order of product preparation in the order of the earliest expected arrival time, rather than the earliest order time. Accordingly, products can be prepared or manufactured in the product preparation order set by the store POS system 300. If stores prepare and deliver products in order of expected arrival time rather than in order of order, the waiting time for vehicles arriving at the store can be reduced, and this will allow the vehicle to receive the product rather than preparing products in order of order. It has the effect of reducing the queue. In addition, even after initially providing the estimated arrival time, the order information provider 135 requests the infotainment system 200 for the current location information of the vehicle again when requested by the store POS system 300, and returns the received current location information to the infotainment system 200. Based on this, the estimated arrival time can be updated and provided to the store POS system 300.

In one implementation, the order information provider 135 may provide the order information to the store POS system 300 and then maintain the order information in a product delivery incomplete state. The store POS system 300 may transmit a product delivery completion notification to the central server 130 after completing delivery of the ordered product to the vehicle, and the order information provider 135 may place an order upon receiving the order product delivery completion notification. You can manage whether the product has been delivered by converting the information to the product delivery completed status. The order information provider 135 manages whether or not the ordered product is delivered, and sends a request to receive the ordered product to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 when the ordered product is left undelivered or a no show occurs. It can be configured to do so.

The order history analysis unit 137 may be configured to provide promotional information for the driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or the linked user terminal 250) based on the driver's order history linked to vehicle identification information. there is. Promotional information may be information that includes a series of contents for promotion and sales promotion, such as advertisements for products from affiliated stores or event planning provided for drivers to purchase products. For example, promotional information may be discount information and recommended menu information for stores that the driver has visited a certain number of times, or may be recommended store information, discount information, and recommended menu information within a region that the driver has visited a certain number of times.

In one implementation, the driver information managed in the database 150 may include specific driver identification information corresponding to vehicle identification information, and the specific driver identification information is based on the seat position setting or seat weight sensing of the driver's seat of the vehicle. It may be obtained from the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 and transmitted to the central server 130. The order history analysis unit 137 may provide promotional information for a specific driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 based on vehicle identification information and order history linked to specific driver identification information.

For example, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may be equipped with a memory seat function, and driver A may drive in seat position A and driver B may drive in seat position B for the same vehicle. In this case, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may generate driver identification information that identifies the driver as Driver A when set to seat position A, and the order history that occurs when Driver A is operating the vehicle may include vehicle identification information and The order history corresponding to Driver A identification information may be managed by the central server 130. Additionally, for example, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may be equipped with a weight sensor in the driver's seat, and the same vehicle may be driven by driver A and driver B of different weights. In this case, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may generate driver identification information that identifies the driver as Driver B when Driver B is seated in the driver's seat, and the order history that occurs when Driver B is operating the vehicle may identify the vehicle. Information and order history corresponding to Driver B identification information may be managed by the central server 130. Accordingly, if the entire order history corresponding to the vehicle identification number includes Korean food order history and Chinese food order history, and among these, the order history for driver A includes only Korean food order history, the order history analysis unit 137 It may be configured to provide promotional information related to Korean food through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200.

In one implementation, the driver information managed in the database 150 may include passenger information corresponding to vehicle identification information, and the passenger information is stored in the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 based on sensing whether each seat is seated in the vehicle. ) can be obtained from and delivered to the central server 130. The order history analysis unit 137 may provide promotional information about the number of passengers to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 based on the order history linked to vehicle identification information and passenger information.

For example, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may be equipped with a seating status sensing function for each seat, and in the case of a vehicle with four seats, information on the number of passengers from 1 to 4 people may be determined depending on the seating status sensing. You can. In this case, the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 can generate passenger information for two passengers when only the driver's seat and one other seat are occupied, and order history that occurs when the vehicle is operated when there are two occupants. Can be managed by the central server 130 with vehicle identification information and order history corresponding to two passengers. Accordingly, in the entire order history corresponding to the vehicle identification number, there is a history of coffee orders, fruit juice orders, and traditional tea orders, and the frequency of coffee orders is high when the number of passengers is 1, and the frequency of fruit juice orders is high when the number of passengers is 2. When the number of passengers is high and the frequency of traditional car orders is high when the number of passengers is 3, the order history analysis unit 137 may be configured to provide customized promotional information to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 according to the identified number of passengers. . In this example, when there are two passengers, the order history analysis unit 137 may provide fruit juice-related promotional information to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200.

When a vehicle enters an affiliated store and is identified by the vehicle number identification device 350 of the store POS system 300 or selects the affiliated store outside the store, the order and payment system 100 is activated by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. ) can provide a service screen 231 for product ordering as illustrated in FIG. 3 through the display device 230.

The service screen 231 for product ordering may provide a menu 232 for displaying product information sold at the relevant store. The product information display menu 232 may provide product information (eg, product name, image, price, etc.) that can be selected by touch or click. In addition, the product information display menu 232 displays product information by product category (for example, Category 1 (Cat 1), Category 2 (Cat 2), Category 3 (Cat 3), and Category 4 (Cat 4). ) can be provided in the form of a selectable tab. For example, if the store is a convenience store, Cat 1 may be a ready-to-eat food category, Cat 2 may be a frozen food category, Cat 3 may be a coffee and beverage category, and Cat 4 may be a household goods category.

When a specific product is selected from among the products provided in the product information display menu 232, a list of selected products 233 may be displayed on the service screen. Additionally, when an additional product is selected or the purchase number of the selected product is selected in the product information display menu 232, such information may be displayed in the selected product list 233. Additionally, if product selection is canceled in the product information display menu 232, the canceled product list may be deleted from the selected product list 233.

The total price to be paid (234) may be displayed on the service screen according to the product and purchase quantity in the selected product list (233). Additionally, the service screen for product ordering may provide an order cancellation button 235 and an order decision button 236. The order cancel button 235 can be clicked or selected to cancel an order, and the order decision button 236 can be clicked or selected to place an order with the selected product list 233. For example, the driver may select the cancel order button 235 to abort the order and exit the store's drive-thru route, or re-set another store as the destination to order and pay through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. It can be done. When the order decision button 236 is selected by the driver, the service screen of the display device 230 may be converted to a service screen for performing payment for the ordered product.

Although not separately shown in Figure 3, in the case of food/drinks that start manufacturing after ordering or products that take a certain amount of time to prepare, the service screen for product ordering prepares the product so that the driver of the vehicle can estimate the product preparation time. Estimated times can also be provided.

The user terminal 250 (for example, the user terminal of the driver of the vehicle) linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 includes a mobile application that can perform product selection and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. This can be installed or downloaded from the central server 130.

The service screen 251 for product ordering shown in FIG. 4 may have a different screen layout from the service screen 231 on the display device 230 of FIG. 3 so that it is provided on the user terminal 250, but has the same menu and functions. can be provided. For example, the product information display menu 252, selected product list 253, total price 254, order cancellation button 255, and order decision button 256 of the service screen 251 in FIG. 4 are respectively shown in FIG. It can correspond to the product information display menu 232, selected product list 233, total price 234, order cancellation button 235, and order decision button 236 of the service screen 231 in 3.

Figure 5 is an example service screen for performing simple payment through fingerprint recognition through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 is an example service screen for performing a simple payment by entering a password through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

As described above, the order and payment system 100 of the present disclosure is operated through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or the associated user terminal 250) to enable quick payment approval according to the driver's preset payment information. A simple payment method can be provided. This simple payment method may include at least one of password input, drag pattern recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition.

Figure 5 illustrates a simple payment method using fingerprint recognition. When an order decision is made on the service screens 231 and 251 for product ordering in Figures 3 and 4, fingerprint recognition is performed on the service screen as shown in Figure 5. A guidance sign 241 may be provided. When a simple payment is made through a fingerprint recognition sensor built or external to the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or user terminal 250), the order and payment system 100 sends the order information to the store POS system ( 300).

Figure 6 illustrates a simple payment method by entering a password. When an order decision is made on the service screens 231 and 251 for product ordering in Figures 3 and 4, the password input field is entered on the service screen as shown in Figure 6. 242 and an input menu 243 (eg, a virtual keyboard) may be provided. If the password is a PIN number made up of numbers only, the virtual keyboard 243 can provide a keyboard switch button 244 for number input. When the switch button 244 switches to a numeric input keyboard, you can use it to enter numbers. can be entered into the password input field 242. When simple payment is made using this password input method, the order and payment system 100 can provide order information to the store POS system 300 as described above.

The simple payment method using drag pattern recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition is not shown in separate drawings, but when simple payment is made using the corresponding method, the order and payment system 100 stores the order information as described above. It can be provided as a POS system (300).

Figure 7 is an example service screen showing discount promotion information through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 is an example screen showing recommended menu promotion information through an in-vehicle infotainment system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the order history analysis unit 137 provides discount promotion information of a store with an order history within a certain range from the current location information of the vehicle based on the order history corresponding to the vehicle identification number. Can be configured to provide as a push message. In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the order history analysis unit 137 determines the category (e.g., coffee) and order time (e.g., rush hour) of frequently ordered products in the order history. Based on this, it can be configured to provide promotional information for products similar to frequently ordered products at a specific time through a push message. However, the method of providing promotional information is not limited to the method described above, and the order history analysis unit 137 may be configured to provide different types of promotional information based on other information in the order history.

In one implementation, in providing promotional information, the order and payment system 100 displays promotional information provided for affiliated stores on the order screen by clicking or touching the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (or user terminal 250). You can build a revenue model such as CPC (Cost Per Click), which charges affiliated stores based on the number of accesses.

As shown in FIG. 9, the ordering and payment system 100 linked to the store POS system 300 and the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 is identified by the vehicle number identification device 350 installed at the store drive-through entrance. The vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store is received from the store POS system 200 (901, 902), and the in-vehicle infotainment system corresponding to the vehicle identification information is searched using the driver information stored in the database 150. Can (903). The order and payment system 100 may query product information of the store linked to the store POS system 200 (904) and provide the product information to the infotainment system 200 within the vehicle (905). The in-vehicle infotainment system 200 may perform selection and payment for products to be ordered and transmit the order information to the order and payment system 100 (906), and the order and payment system 100 may be operated by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. You can request final payment approval (907). When the order and payment system 100 receives the payment approval result from the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (908), it provides the paid order information to the store POS system 300 (909) and provides the corresponding order information based on the order information. Order history linked to vehicle identification information can be created and stored (910). The saved order history can be the basis of promotional information for the driver of the vehicle to be provided by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. The store POS system 200 may check vehicle identification information of a vehicle leaving the store identified by the vehicle license plate identification device 350 installed at the drive-through exit (911). The store prepares or manufactures products according to the order information received from the order and payment system 100, compares the vehicle identification information in the order information with the license plate number of the vehicle leaving the store, and delivers the products corresponding to the order information. You can.

When the vehicle is outside the store, the driver in the vehicle can select an affiliate store to visit through the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 and request affiliate store product information through the order and payment system 100 (1001). The ordering and payment system 100 linked to the store POS system 300 and the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 searches for product information linked to the POS system 300 of the store selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. It can be provided through the in-vehicle infotainment system (200) (1003). The in-vehicle infotainment system 200 can select and pay for products to be ordered and transmit the order information to the order and payment system 100 (1004), and the order and payment system 100 can be operated by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. You can request final payment approval (1004). When the order and payment system 100 receives a payment approval result from the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (1006), it can provide the paid order information and vehicle identification information of the corresponding vehicle to the store POS system 300 ( 1006). In addition, the order and payment system 100 may request location information of the vehicle from the in-vehicle infotainment system 200 (1008) and receive the location information of the vehicle (1009), and based on the location information of the vehicle, By calculating the expected arrival time to the store (1010), the vehicle's location information and expected arrival time can be provided to the store POS system 300 (1011). The order and payment system 100 may generate and store an order history linked to the corresponding vehicle identification information based on the order information (1015). The saved order history can be the basis of promotional information for the driver of the vehicle to be provided by the in-vehicle infotainment system 200. The store POS system 300 can prepare or manufacture products by determining the product preparation priority in the order of the received estimated arrival time (1012). When the ordered vehicle enters the store's drive-through path and the vehicle identification information is identified (1013), the store searches the order information for the vehicle through the store POS system 300 (1014) and matches the prepared product to the vehicle identification number. It is delivered to the corresponding vehicle.

According to one implementation, the order and payment system 100 arrives at the request of the store POS system 300 by repeatedly performing the process from the vehicle location information request step (1008) to the estimated arrival time provision step (1011). You can update the estimated time.

According to one implementation, the order and payment system 100 may provide location information of the vehicle to the store POS system 300 without calculating the estimated arrival time at the store, and the store POS system 300 may provide the corresponding vehicle location information to the store POS system 300. It may be configured to calculate its estimated arrival time based on the vehicle's location information.

It is to be understood that any particular order or hierarchy of steps in any presented processes is an example of exemplary approaches. It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present invention, based on design priorities. The appended method claims present elements of the various steps in an exemplary order but are not meant to be limited to the particular order or hierarchy presented.

As used herein, the terms "component", "unit or part", "module", "system", etc. may refer to a computer-related entity, hardware, firmware, software, a combination of software and hardware, or an implementation of software. . For example, a component may be, but is not limited to, a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, a thread of execution, a program, and/or a computer. For example, both an application running on a computing device and the computing device can be a component. One or more components may reside within a processor and/or thread of execution, and a component may be localized within one computer, or distributed between two or more computers. Additionally, these components can execute from various computer-readable media having various data structures stored thereon.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

(Explanation of symbols)

100: Ordering and payment system

130: central server

131: Product information provision section

133: Payment processing department

135: Order information provision section

137: Order history analysis unit

150: database

151: Driver information database

153: Product information database

200: In-vehicle infotainment system

230: display device

250: user terminal

270: Vehicle license plate

300: Store POS system

330: POS device

350: Vehicle number identification device

Claims

An ordering and payment system linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

Product information linked to the store POS system is provided to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store identified by the store POS (Point of Sales) system, and the in-vehicle infotainment system provides product information linked to the store POS system. a central server configured to provide order information of selected and paid products to the store POS system and generate an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information; and

It includes a database configured to store and manage product information linked to the store POS system and driver information linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

The driver information includes the vehicle identification information, the driver's payment information for product payment, and the order history,

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 1,

The central server is,

a product information provider configured to provide product information linked to the store POS system to the in-vehicle infotainment system and periodically update the product information in conjunction with the store POS system;

a payment processing unit configured to perform payment according to the driver's payment information for a product selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system;

an order information provider configured to provide the order information to the store POS system so that the ordered product can be delivered to a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information; and

Comprising an order history analysis unit configured to provide promotional information for the driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information,

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 2,

The driver information includes specific driver identification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the specific driver identification information is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on seat position settings or seat weight sensing of the driver's seat of the vehicle and is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system. delivered to the central server,

The order history analysis unit is configured to provide promotional information for the specific driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information and the specific driver identification information.

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 2,

The driver information includes passenger information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the passenger information is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on sensing whether each seat of the vehicle is occupied and transmitted to the central server,

The order history analysis unit is configured to provide promotional information for the number of passengers to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information and the number of passengers.

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 2,

The driver information includes preferred order information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the preferred order information includes specific products and order quantities provided by the store of the store POS system,

The payment processing unit determines whether the preferred order information corresponding to vehicle identification information of the vehicle identified by the store POS system is set, and if the preferred order information exists, the preferred order is placed according to the driver's payment information. Configured to automatically pay for products set in the information with a set order quantity,

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 2,

The payment processing unit is configured to process payments approved by a simple payment method through the in-vehicle infotainment system according to the driver's payment information,

The simple payment method includes at least one of password input, drag pattern recognition, fingerprint recognition, iris recognition, and voice recognition,

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 2,

The order information providing unit is configured to maintain the order information in a product delivery incomplete state until receiving a notification of completion of delivery of the ordered product to the vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information for the order information from the store POS system.

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 1,

The central server provides a mobile application capable of performing product selection and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the driver's user terminal linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

The central server provides product information linked to the store POS system to the mobile application based on the vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store, and provides order information for products selected and paid for by the mobile application. Additional configuration to provide as a store POS system,

Ordering and payment system.
An ordering and payment system linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

Provides product information linked to the POS system of the store selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the in-vehicle infotainment system, and receives order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system and location information of the vehicle. Calculate an estimated time of arrival at the store based on the location information of the vehicle, provide the order information, the estimated time of arrival, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the store POS system, based on the order information. a central server configured to generate order history linked to the vehicle identification information; and

It includes a database configured to store and manage product information linked to the store POS system and driver information linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

The driver information includes the vehicle identification information, the driver's payment information for product payment, and the order history,

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 8,

The central server is,

a product information provider configured to provide product information linked to the store POS system to the in-vehicle infotainment system and periodically update the product information in conjunction with the store POS system;

a payment processing unit configured to perform payment according to the driver's payment information for a product selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system;

an order information provider configured to provide the order information, the estimated arrival time, and the vehicle identification information to the store POS system so that the ordered product can be delivered to a vehicle corresponding to the vehicle identification information; and

Comprising an order history analysis unit configured to provide promotional information for the driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information,

Ordering and payment system.
According to clause 9,

The order information provider is configured to request that the store POS system set the order of order product preparation in the order of the expected arrival time, not in the order of the earliest order time,

Ordering and payment system.
According to clause 9,

The driver information includes specific driver identification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the specific driver identification information is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on seat position settings or seat weight sensing of the driver's seat of the vehicle and is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system. delivered to the central server,

The order history analysis unit is configured to provide promotional information for the specific driver to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information and the specific driver identification information.

Order and payment system
According to clause 9,

The driver information includes passenger information corresponding to the vehicle identification information, and the passenger information is generated by the in-vehicle infotainment system based on sensing whether each seat of the vehicle is occupied and transmitted to the central server,

The order history analysis unit is configured to provide promotional information for the number of passengers to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history linked to the vehicle identification information and the number of passengers.

Ordering and payment system.
According to claim 8,

The central server provides a mobile application capable of performing product selection and payment functions performed by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the driver's user terminal linked to the in-vehicle infotainment system,

The central server provides product information linked to the POS system of the store selected by the mobile application to the mobile application, and receives order information of the product selected and paid for by the mobile application and location information of the user terminal, , additionally configured to calculate an expected arrival time at the store based on the location information of the user terminal, and provide the order information, the expected arrival time, and the vehicle identification information to the store POS system,

Ordering and payment system.
In a method performed by an ordering and payment system linked to a store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system,

Receiving vehicle identification information of a vehicle entering the store identified by the store POS system;

providing product information linked to the store POS system to the in-vehicle infotainment system corresponding to the vehicle identification information;

providing order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the store POS system;

generating an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information; and

Comprising providing promotional information for the driver of the vehicle to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history,

How this is done by the ordering and payment system.
In a method performed by an ordering and payment system linked to a store POS system and an in-vehicle infotainment system,

providing product information linked to the POS system of a store selected by the in-vehicle infotainment system to the in-vehicle infotainment system;

Receiving order information of a product selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment system and location information of the vehicle;

calculating an expected arrival time to the store based on the location information of the vehicle;

providing the order information, the estimated arrival time, and vehicle identification information of the vehicle to the store POS system;

generating an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information; and

Comprising providing promotional information for the driver of the vehicle to the in-vehicle infotainment system based on the order history,

How this is done by the ordering and payment system.
As an ordering and payment system,

in-store POS devices;

In-vehicle infotainment devices; and

Includes order and payment server,

The store POS device acquires vehicle identification information of the vehicle entering the store and transmits it to the server, and the server sends product information linked to the store POS device to the in-vehicle infotainment device based on the vehicle identification information. The server provides order information for products selected and paid for by the in-vehicle infotainment device to the store POS device, and the store POS device provides products according to the provided order information to the vehicle identification number. Allocated to a vehicle, the server generates an order history linked to the vehicle identification information based on the order information, and the server generates promotional information for the driver of the vehicle based on the order history to the infotainment device in the vehicle. provided by,

Ordering and payment system.