WO2024195591A1 - プログラム、端末、物品供給装置、及び管理装置 - Google Patents

プログラム、端末、物品供給装置、及び管理装置 Download PDF

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WO2024195591A1
WO2024195591A1 PCT/JP2024/009143 JP2024009143W WO2024195591A1 WO 2024195591 A1 WO2024195591 A1 WO 2024195591A1 JP 2024009143 W JP2024009143 W JP 2024009143W WO 2024195591 A1 WO2024195591 A1 WO 2024195591A1
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  • the present invention relates to a program, a terminal, an item supply device, and a management device.
  • Patent Document 1 there are item supply devices in which capsule toys stored inside the device body can be obtained by operating a handle or the like, on condition that a price is paid (for example, Patent Document 1).
  • the present invention aims to provide an item supply device, an item supply system, and a management device that can meet the needs of consumers who want items supplied in various forms.
  • One aspect of the present invention is a program that enables the supply of goods from a goods supply device capable of supplying goods, and causes a computer to function as: goods purchase right acquisition means for making goods available for purchase and acquiring a goods purchase right including benefits; acquisition means for acquiring goods supply device identification information displayed on the goods supply device; payment means for settling the purchase of goods supplied from the goods supply device identified by the goods supply device identification information using the acquired goods purchase right; and goods supply control means for controlling the goods supply device to enable the supply of goods, conditional on payment for the purchase of the goods.
  • One aspect of the present invention is a terminal that enables the supply of goods from a goods supply device capable of supplying goods, the terminal comprising: goods purchase right acquisition means for acquiring a goods purchase right including a benefit, which enables the purchase of goods; acquisition means for acquiring goods supply device identification information displayed on the goods supply device; payment means for paying for the purchase of goods supplied from the goods supply device identified by the goods supply device identification information using the acquired goods purchase right; and goods supply control means for controlling the goods supply device to enable the supply of goods, conditional on payment for the purchase of the goods.
  • One aspect of the present invention is an item supplying device capable of supplying items, the item supplying device comprising: a display unit that displays identification information for identifying the item supplying device; a storage unit that stores items; a supply unit that supplies items stored in the storage unit; a lock unit that locks items so that they cannot be supplied from the supply unit; and a control unit that controls the lock state of the lock unit, the control unit unlocking the lock unit on the condition that the identification information has been acquired and that payment for the item has been completed using a previously acquired item purchasing right.
  • One aspect of the present invention is a management device that manages goods supply devices capable of supplying goods, and includes goods purchase right providing means capable of providing a goods purchase right including a benefit to a terminal, an acquisition means for acquiring goods supply device identification information obtained from the terminal, goods purchase right presenting means capable of presenting to the terminal a goods purchase right that can be used to purchase goods that can be provided by a goods supply device identified from the goods supply device identification information, a settlement means for making a settlement for the purchase of goods using the presented goods purchase right, and a provision control means for controlling the provision of goods from the goods supply device identified from the goods supply device identification information, on the condition that the settlement is completed.
  • the present invention makes it possible to provide a program, a terminal, an item supply device, and a management device that meet the needs of consumers and improve user convenience.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an article supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an item supply system according to an embodiment.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of the terminal 3.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of an example of the article supplying device 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example of the article supply device 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the item supply device 1.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal 3.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the management server 4.
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the item supply device data D1.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the user information database D2.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the coupon database D3.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the user owned coupon database D4.
  • FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram of the item supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a series of coupon purchase screens.
  • FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a series of images displayed on the terminal 3 when the user receives an item.
  • FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the supply determination process performed by the coupon authentication unit 623 and the lock release unit 624 .
  • FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the supply process of the item supply device 1.
  • a payment procedure In order for goods to be supplied from a goods supply device, a payment procedure must be followed to purchase the goods.
  • a typical example of a payment procedure is the payment of a price (cash).
  • a price cash
  • This type of payment method involves obtaining a goods purchase right that allows the purchase of goods by depositing a certain amount of money in advance.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an item supply system according to this embodiment.
  • 1 is an item supply device
  • 2 is an item supplied by the item supply device
  • 3 is a user terminal
  • 4 is a management server.
  • the item supply device 1 is a device that supplies items 2 to a user.
  • the item supply device 1 is installed indoors or outdoors, and typically multiple item supply devices 1 that supply different items are installed.
  • the item supply device 1 that supplies items 2 displays item supply device identification information 11 that identifies the item supply device.
  • This item supply device identification information 11 includes unique identification information that can identify each item supply device 1.
  • the item supply device identification information 11 is the serial number of the item supply device 1, etc.
  • the information display is a one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode (QR code: registered trademark), etc.
  • Terminal 3 has a function as a reader for the information display and a function for communicating with other devices.
  • Terminal 3 is, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, etc.
  • the management server 4 is a server that manages the item supply device 1 and the user's item purchasing rights.
  • the user uses the terminal 3 to obtain the right to purchase the item 2 from the server 4.
  • the user needs to go to the location where the item supply device 1 is installed and receive the item 2 from the item supply device 1.
  • the item supply device 1 In light of the above, in a location where multiple item supply devices 1 are installed, it is necessary to identify an item supply device 1 capable of supplying item 2 and to authenticate the user's right to acquire item 2, and under these conditions, the item supply device 1 must be put in a state in which it can supply item 2 to the user.
  • the item supply device identification information 11 of the item supply device 1 is obtained using the user's terminal 3, and the item 2 that can be supplied is identified from the item supply device identification information 11.
  • the management server 4 notifies the terminal 3 of the available items 2 and the details of the available item purchase rights.
  • the user checks the available item 2 displayed on the terminal 3 and pays for the purchase of item 2 using the item purchase right that he or she can use.
  • the management server 4 unlocks the goods supply device 1, enabling the goods supply device 1 to supply the goods 2.
  • an unlock signal for unlocking the supply unit is sent to the goods supply device 1 identified by the goods supply device identification information 11.
  • the supply unit of the goods supply device 1 that receives the unlock signal then unlocks the supply unit, enabling the goods supply device 1 to supply the goods 2 to the user.
  • the management device may be on a network capable of communicating with the goods supply device 1, or may be provided in the goods supply device 1 itself.
  • the terminal 3 may receive determination and authentication completion information from the management device, and the terminal 3 may send an unlock signal to the goods supply device 1.
  • this embodiment can supply goods to users in a variety of ways resulting from various actions of the user, and can meet the needs of various consumers, such as users who receive goods and companies that wish to use the goods supply device.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an article supply system according to the present embodiment.
  • the same components as those in Fig. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
  • the item supply device 1, the user terminal 2, and the management server 4 are connected to a communication network 5 and can communicate with each other.
  • the communication network 5 refers to a communication path that allows data communication.
  • the communication network N includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for connection, a LAN such as Ethernet (registered trademark), etc., as well as a telephone communication network, a cable network, the Internet, and other communication networks, and the communication method can be either wired or wireless.
  • the item supply device 1 is a device that supplies an item 2 to a user.
  • the terminal 3 is, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, etc.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of the terminal 3.
  • the terminal 3 includes a display 31, a touch operation panel 32 integrally formed with the display 31, and a built-in speaker 33 and a camera 34.
  • the terminal 3 also includes a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, etc., which are not shown.
  • the control board includes various microprocessors such as a CPU, a GPU, and a DSP, various IC memories such as an ASIC, a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a wireless communication module for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station.
  • the control board also includes a so-called I/F circuit (interface circuit), such as a driver circuit for the touch operation panel 32.
  • I/F circuit interface circuit
  • the management server 4 is a server system including one or more server devices and storage devices.
  • the management server 4 performs processes such as selling the goods purchase right, making payments using the goods purchase right, identifying the goods supply device 1 that supplies goods, and unlocking the goods supply device 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a front view of an example of an item supplying device 1
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an example of an item supplying device 1
  • FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the item supplying device 1.
  • Item supply device 1 is a device that supplies item 2.
  • Item 2 may be, for example, a toy or the like contained in a divisible spherical capsule, or a toy and capsule integrated together. Item 2 is not limited to one type of item, and there may be multiple types of items. In this case, the multiple types of items are stored mixed together in the item storage section 20 of the item supply device 1, which will be described later, as items belonging to a single series (type).
  • the front of the item supply device 1 is provided with a display 13 that displays the contents of the item 2, an insertion slot 14 for coins to be paid in exchange for the item 2, a handle 15 as an operating section, an outlet 16 through which the item 2 is supplied, and a coin return slot 17.
  • a display 13 that displays the contents of the item 2
  • a handle 15 as an operating section
  • an outlet 16 through which the item 2 is supplied a coin return slot 17.
  • the item supply device 1 displays item supply device identification information 11 (information display: QR code) that identifies the item supply device 1.
  • the item supply device identification information 11 includes at least unique item supply device identification information (device ID) that identifies the item supply device 1, and a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) that is link information to the management server 4 for identifying items that the item supply device 1 can supply.
  • the item supply device identification information 11 may also include other information, such as location information that identifies the location where the item supply device 1 is installed, store name, item price, and other information necessary for managing the item supply device 1.
  • the method of displaying the item supply device identification information 11 in this example, a method of attaching a QR code as an information display to the item supply device 1 and displaying it is adopted, but this is not limited to this.
  • the item supply device 1 has a display unit such as a liquid crystal
  • the information display of the item supply device identification information 11 may be displayed on the display unit.
  • the position at which the item supply device identification information 11 is displayed may be, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, displayed in a position near the return slot 17 where the bottom of the return slot 17 can be clearly seen.
  • the user has acquired the right to purchase items, and can therefore obtain the item 2 without paying money such as coins.
  • By displaying the item supply device identification information 11 in such a position it has the effect that if a coin inserted by the user is returned to the return slot 17 by mistake, the user will be more likely to notice the returned coin.
  • the item supply device 1 includes an item storage unit 20, an item supply unit 21, a lock unit 22, an operation unit 23, a control unit 24, and a communication unit 25.
  • the item storage section 20 stores a large number of items 2.
  • the item storage section 20 is configured to easily store items by pulling the item storage section 20 towards you and inserting the item 2 from in front of the item supply device 1.
  • An item supply section 21 is installed at the bottom of the item storage section 20 and is equipped with a turntable with a hole large enough for one item 2 to pass through.
  • the operating unit 23 transmits the operation of the handle 15 to the turntable of the item supplying unit 21.
  • the operating unit 23 is locked by the locking unit 22, and when the lock is released, the handle 15 can be rotated by the user's operation.
  • an unlocking mechanism using a solenoid lock is used as a mechanism for unlocking the lock.
  • the solenoid lock is used to make the handle 15 unrotatable (locked), and the lock is released by passing electricity through the solenoid to make the handle 15 rotatable.
  • the unlocking mechanism is not limited to a solenoid lock, and other unlocking mechanisms may be used.
  • the turntable rotates in conjunction with the handle 15 by rotating it a predetermined angle, and when the hole in the turntable faces the drop port provided at the bottom of the item storage unit 20, one item 2 is supplied from the drop port to the take-out port 16 through a passage that communicates with the take-out port 16.
  • the control unit 24 controls the locking and unlocking of the locking unit 22.
  • the control unit 24 unlocks the locking unit 22 in response to payment using cash inserted into the insertion slot 14 or an unlocking signal controlled externally.
  • the control unit 24 also locks the locking unit 22 after detecting the discharge of the item 2 into the removal slot 16, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the locking is released. Furthermore, the control unit 24 may lock the locking unit 22 in response to a locking signal controlled externally.
  • the communication unit 25 can communicate with the management device 5 via the communication network 6.
  • FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of terminal 3.
  • terminal 3 includes an operation input unit 301, an image capture unit 302, a processing unit 303, an image display unit 304, a sound output unit 305, a communication unit 306, and a storage unit 307.
  • the operation input unit 301 is used to input various operations by the user, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 303.
  • the functions of the operation input unit 301 can be realized by, for example, elements that the user directly operates with his/her fingers, such as a touch operation pad, a home button, a button switch, a joystick, or a trackball, as well as elements that detect movement or posture, such as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a tilt sensor, or a geomagnetic sensor. In FIG. 3, this corresponds to the touch operation panel 32.
  • the photographing unit 302 photographs the information display (QR code) of the item supply device identification information 11, and outputs the photographed image to the processing unit 303.
  • the photographing unit 302 includes a lens, an image sensor, and a controller that controls these. In FIG. 3, this corresponds to the camera 34.
  • the processing unit 303 performs overall control of the operation of the terminal 3 based on the programs and data stored in the memory unit 307, the operation input signals from the operation input unit 301, etc.
  • the functions of the processing unit 303 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, and an IC memory.
  • the processing unit 303 has, as its main functional units, a calculation unit 51, an image generation unit 52, a sound generation unit 53, and a communication control unit 54.
  • the calculation unit 51 outputs to the image generation unit 52, the sound generation unit 53, and the communication control unit 54.
  • the calculation unit 51 includes an information display acquisition unit 510, a coupon acquisition unit 511, and a supply information guidance unit 512.
  • the information display acquisition unit 510 reads the information display of the item supply device 1 photographed by the photographing unit 302, and acquires the item supply device identification information 11.
  • the coupon acquisition unit 511 is a unit that acquires a coupon that is a right to purchase item 2.
  • the coupon has the following forms.
  • first type coupons There are multiple first type coupons (first type product purchase rights) depending on the price. For example, there are three types of first type coupons with prices of 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 5,000 yen. In other words, there are multiple types of product purchase rights.
  • Each first type coupon includes multiple second type coupons (second type product purchase right).
  • a coupon (first type product purchase right) priced at 1,000 yen includes three or more second type coupons priced at 500 yen each. This is because the total price of the second type coupons is higher than the price of the first type coupons in order to give the user an advantage in purchasing the first type coupon. It is preferable that the price per coupon is set to match the price of the product in consideration of convenience. However, the prices of the second type coupons do not all need to be the same. For example, a second type coupon priced at 500 yen and a second type coupon priced at 400 yen may be mixed.
  • the second type coupon may not only be a monetary coupon, but may also be a coupon that can be exchanged for a specific product.
  • a first type coupon priced at 1,000 yen may include two second type coupons priced at 500 yen and one second type coupon that can be exchanged for a specific product. Even with this configuration, you can still get a benefit that is higher than the price of the first type of coupon.
  • the higher the price of the first type coupon, the higher the ratio of the total amount of the second type coupons to the price of the first type coupon is set.
  • the total amount of the second type coupons is set to 1,000 yen (500 yen x 2), and a coupon for purchasing one product for free is included as a special offer.
  • the total amount of the second type coupons is set to 2,500 yen (500 yen x 5).
  • the total amount of the second type coupons is set to 7,500 yen (500 yen x 15), and a coupon for purchasing one product for free is included as a special offer.
  • the coupon acquisition unit 511 acquires coupon information such as that described above from the management server 4, and also executes the purchase procedure.
  • the purchase procedure is electronic payment using a credit card, electronic money, etc., as described below.
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 displays information on available items from the management server 4 and available coupons on the image display unit 304 via the image generation unit 52.
  • the functions of the information display acquisition unit 510, coupon acquisition unit 511, and supply information guidance unit 512 can be realized by a web browser installed in the terminal 3, or by a dedicated application.
  • the image generation unit 52 generates one image per frame time (e.g., 1/60 seconds) based on the processing results of the calculation unit 51, and outputs the generated image signal to the image display unit 304.
  • the functions of the image generation unit 52 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer, an IC memory used for expanding texture data, etc.
  • the sound generation unit 53 generates sound signals such as sound effects and various operation sounds based on the processing results of the calculation unit 51, and outputs them to the sound output unit 305.
  • the function of the sound generation unit 53 can be realized, for example, by a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a voice synthesis IC, or an audio codec capable of playing audio files.
  • DSP digital signal processor
  • voice synthesis IC voice synthesis IC
  • the communication control unit 54 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with the management device 5, etc.
  • the image display unit 304 displays a screen based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 52.
  • the function of the image display unit 304 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display.
  • the image display unit 304 corresponds to the display 31.
  • the sound output unit 305 is for outputting sound effects and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 53.
  • the sound output unit 203 corresponds to the speaker 33.
  • the communication unit 306 realizes communication by connecting to the communication line N.
  • the function of the communication unit 306 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack for a wired communication cable, a control circuit, etc.
  • the storage unit 307 stores in advance or temporarily stores each time processing is performed programs for operating the terminal 3 and implementing the various functions of the terminal 3, as well as data used during execution of these programs.
  • the storage unit 307 can be implemented, for example, by RAM, ROM, IC memory such as flash memory, magnetic disks such as hard disks, or optical disks such as CD-ROMs and DVDs.
  • the storage unit 307 stores system programs and control programs.
  • the system programs are programs for implementing the basic functions of the terminal 3 as a computer.
  • the control programs are programs for causing the processing unit 31 to function as the calculation unit 51 (information display acquisition unit 510, coupon acquisition unit 511, supply information guidance unit 512).
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the management server 4.
  • the management server 4 includes a storage unit 61, a processing unit 62, and a communication unit 63.
  • the storage unit 61 is realized by, for example, a RAM, a ROM, an IC memory such as a flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, and stores system programs and function programs.
  • the system programs are programs for realizing the basic functions of a computer.
  • the function programs are programs for causing the processing unit 62 to function as an item supply device determination unit 621, an acquisition right authentication unit 622, a coupon sales unit 622, a coupon authentication unit 623, and a lock control unit 624, which will be described later.
  • each database which will be described later, is stored. Each stored database will be explained below.
  • the item supply device data D1 stores the item supply device identification information (ID) of the item supply device 1 capable of supplying item 2, the type (product name) of item 2 provided by the item supply device 1, and the number of items in stock, in association with each other.
  • Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of item supply device data D1. As shown in Figure 9, the item supply device data D1 stores the item supply device ID of the item supply device 1 capable of supplying item 2, the type (product name) of item 2, and the number of items in stock, in association with each other.
  • User information database D2 stores user identification information (user ID) and name in association with each other.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of user information database D2. As shown in FIG. 10, user identification information (user ID) and name are stored in association with each other.
  • Coupon database D3 is a database related to coupons that can be sold to users.
  • FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of coupon database D3.
  • Coupon database D3 includes a first type coupon database and multiple second type coupon databases.
  • the coupon price of the first type coupon and the first type coupon identification information are stored in association with each other.
  • a second type coupon database is prepared for each type of first type coupon.
  • the first type coupons are 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 5,000 yen, so three second type coupon databases 1 to 3 are stored.
  • the second type coupon databases 1 to 3 store the first type coupon identification information, and the coupon identification information of the second type coupon included in the first type coupon and its contents (price, benefits, etc.).
  • the second type coupon database 1 stores two 500 yen second type coupons and a benefit to purchase product X for free, associated with the first type coupon identification information and the second type coupon identification information, respectively.
  • the user-owned coupon database D4 is a database that stores coupons owned by the user.
  • FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the user-owned coupon database D4.
  • the user ID, the first type of coupon identification information owned by the user, the second type of coupon identification information included in the first type of coupon, and a flag indicating whether each second type coupon has been used are stored in association with each other.
  • the processing unit 62 performs overall control of the operation of the management device 5 based on the programs and data stored in the memory unit 61.
  • the functions of the processing unit 62 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, or an IC memory.
  • the main functional units of the processing unit 62 include an acquisition right authentication unit 622, a coupon sales unit 622, a coupon authentication unit 623, and a lock control unit 624.
  • the goods supply device determination unit 621 receives a request for the provision of goods from the terminal 3, obtains the goods supply device ID contained in the request, and determines whether the obtained goods supply device ID is included in the goods supply device data D1. If the goods supply device determination unit 621 finds that the ID is included in the goods supply device data D1, it checks the goods supplied by the goods supply device 1 of that device ID and the number of goods in stock, and if there is stock, it sends a goods purchase screen to the user's terminal 3.
  • the goods supply device determination unit 621 sends an error screen to the terminal 3 informing the user that it is not possible to supply the goods 2.
  • the coupon sales unit 622 receives a request to purchase a coupon from the terminal 3, and transmits the types of coupons that can currently be provided to the terminal 3.
  • the first type coupon ID and the second type coupon ID of the purchased coupon are added to the user-owned coupon database D4 corresponding to the user's user ID.
  • a user-owned coupon database D4 similar to the user-owned coupon database D4 may also be recorded in the terminal 3, and data may be synchronized between the terminal 3 and the management server 4.
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 receives a request for the provision of an item from the terminal 3, reads out usable coupons (with a usage flag of "0") from the user-owned coupon database D4 for the user's user ID, and includes them on the item purchase screen.
  • the usage flag corresponding to the second type of coupon ID used in the user-owned coupon database D4 is changed from "0" to "1.”
  • the user-owned coupon database D4 recorded in the terminal 3 is updated, In this way, data may be synchronized between the terminal 3 and the management server 4 .
  • the lock control unit 624 sends an unlock signal to the acquired item supply device ID.
  • FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram of the goods supply system of this embodiment. Note that the operation will be explained using the contents of each database in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11.
  • the user uses terminal 3 to purchase a usable coupon.
  • the purchase is performed by activating coupon acquisition unit 511.
  • Figure 14 is a diagram for explaining a series of coupon purchase screens. Coupon acquisition unit 511 displays the coupon purchase screen (Step 1, Figure 14(a)). The example in Figure 14(a) shows that user "XXXX" has no usable coupons.
  • the user selects the coupon purchase button to purchase a coupon.
  • coupon acquisition unit 511 sends a coupon purchase request including the user ID of user "XXXX" (Step 2).
  • the coupon sales unit 622 of the management server 4 that receives the coupon purchase request reads out the types of coupons that can currently be offered from the coupon database D3 and sends a coupon purchase screen to the terminal 3 (Step 3).
  • the first type of coupons that can be offered are coupons for 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 5,000 yen, and the contents of the second type of coupons included in each first type of coupon are also read out and a coupon purchase screen is sent to the terminal 3.
  • the coupon acquisition unit 511 of the terminal 3 that has received the coupon purchase screen displays the coupon purchase screen (Step 4).
  • An example of the coupon purchase screen is shown in FIG. 14(b).
  • three first type coupons of 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 5,000 yen and the contents of the second type coupon are displayed.
  • the user selects the coupon they wish to purchase and presses the purchase button. This transitions to the selection of payment method, where the user selects a payment method and presses the payment button (FIG. 14(c)).
  • the coupon acquisition unit 511 of the terminal 3 sends payment information including the user ID, the first type coupon ID of the selected coupon, and the payment method to the management server 4 (Step 5).
  • the coupon sales unit 622 of the management server 4 performs payment processing for the price corresponding to the first type coupon ID using the specified payment method (Step 6). Then, when the payment is completed, the purchased first type coupon ID and the second type coupon ID of the second type coupon included in the first type coupon are added to the user-owned coupon database D4 corresponding to the user ID.
  • the coupon sales unit 622 sends a coupon purchase completion screen.
  • the coupon acquisition unit 511 of the terminal 3 that has received the coupon purchase completion screen displays the coupon purchase completion screen (Step 7).
  • An example of the coupon purchase completion screen is shown in FIG. 14(d). In the example of FIG. 14(d), it is displayed that a 1,000 yen coupon is held.
  • the user will then obtain the coupon.
  • Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a series of images displayed on terminal 3 when a user receives an item.
  • Figure 15 (a) is a diagram showing an example of photographing the information display of the item supply device identification information 11 of the item supply device 1 by the photographing unit 302 of the terminal 3.
  • the user stands in front of the item supply device 1, operates the terminal 3 so that the information display of the item supply device identification information 11 is displayed on the display 31 of the terminal 3, and acquires an image of the information display.
  • the information acquisition unit 510 of the terminal 3 acquires the goods supply device identification information 11 from the information display of the photographed goods supply device identification information 11.
  • the acquired goods supply device identification information 11 includes the device ID of the goods supply device 1, and is link destination information (e.g., URL) to a goods purchase screen (Step 9).
  • the acquired device ID is "EQ1001”
  • the link destination is set to the management server 4. It is also assumed that the request includes the user ID "10001".
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 Based on the device ID and link destination of the item supply device 1 acquired by the information acquisition unit 510 of the terminal 3, the supply information guidance unit 512 sends a request for an item purchase screen (including the user ID) to the management server 4 (Step 10).
  • the management server 4 receives the request from the terminal 3 and performs a supply determination process (Step 11).
  • Figure 16 is a flowchart of the supply determination process performed by the coupon authentication unit 623 and the lock release unit 624.
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 When the coupon authentication unit 623 receives a request from the terminal 3 (Step 100), it acquires the device ID included in the request (Step 101).
  • the acquired item supply device ID is "EQ1001.”
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 uses the item supply device data D1 to determine the item supply device ID (Step 102).
  • the item supply device ID is determined by determining whether the acquired item supply device ID is included in the item supply device data D1. If the acquired item supply device ID is included in the item supply device data D1 (Step 103), it is determined that the item supply device 1 of the item supply device ID acquired by the user is an item supply device 1 capable of supplying item 2, and the item supply device 1 that transmits the unlock signal is identified. On the other hand, if the acquired device ID is not included in the item supply device data D1 (Step 103), it is determined that the item supply device 1 is not an item supply device 1 capable of supplying item 2, and error notification information is transmitted to the terminal 3 (Step 110).
  • the acquired item supply device ID is "EQ1001", which is included in the item supply device data D1, so it is determined that the item supply device 1 from which the user is about to receive the supply of an item is the item supply device 1 of the item supply device ID "EQ1001".
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 checks the inventory of item 2 in the item supply device 1 of the acquired item supply device ID (Step 104). If the inventory quantity of the acquired item supply device ID in the item supply device data D1 is not "0", the coupon authentication unit 623 determines that the item supply device 1 of the acquired item supply device ID can supply item 2, and identifies the item supply device 1 to which the unlock signal should be sent. On the other hand, if the inventory quantity of the acquired item supply device ID in the item supply device data D1 is "0", the coupon authentication unit 623 sends error notification information to the terminal 3 (Step 110).
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 generates an item purchase screen if item 2 is in stock on item supply device 1 with the acquired item supply device ID (Step 105).
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 reads the type and price supplied by the acquired item supply device ID, reads coupons applicable to purchase the item from the user-owned coupon database D4, and generates an item purchase screen.
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 then transmits the item purchase screen to terminal 3 (Step 106).
  • the item that can be supplied by item supply device 1 with item supply device ID "EQ1001" is "Product X”
  • the price is "500 yen”.
  • the user-owned coupon database D4 for user ID "10001” contains the second type coupon IDs "100501” and "100001” that can be used, and the second type coupon ID "100501” is 500 yen and the second type coupon ID "100001” is a right to purchase product X, so both can be used.
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 generates and transmits an item purchase screen from the item "product X" that can be supplied by item supply device 1 with item supply device ID "EQ1001", its price "500 yen”, and the second type coupon IDs "100501” and "100001".
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 of the terminal 3 that has received the item purchase screen displays the item purchase screen (Step 12).
  • An example of the item purchase screen displayed on the terminal 3 is shown in FIG. 15(b).
  • the supplied item "Item X,” its price, and coupon buttons that can be applied to the purchase of the item are displayed.
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 transitions to a payment screen.
  • the payment screen in FIG. 15(c) is the payment screen when the user selects a coupon for free purchase of product X.
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 sends payment information (Step 13).
  • the payment information includes the user ID and the coupon ID of the coupon used. In this example, it includes the user ID "10001" and the second type coupon ID "100001".
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 performs payment processing (Step 108).
  • the payment processing is performed by updating the user-owned coupon database D4 using the user ID and the second type coupon ID included in the received payment information.
  • the usage flag for the second type coupon ID "100001" in the user-owned coupon database D4 for the user ID "10001” is updated to "1".
  • the coupon with the second type coupon ID "100001” becomes used.
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 sends a product supply guidance screen (Step 109).
  • the coupon authentication unit 623 also notifies the unlocking unit 624 of the completion of the payment and the product supply device ID.
  • the unlocking unit 624 transmits an unlock signal to the item supply device 1 identified by the item supply device ID (Step 111).
  • the lock control unit 624 transmits an unlock signal to the item supply device 1 with the item supply device ID "EQ1001".
  • the supply information guidance unit 512 of the terminal 3 receives the guidance information from the management server 4 and displays the guidance information (Step 14).
  • FIG. 15(d) is an example of the guidance information displayed on the terminal 3.
  • the guidance information in FIG. 15(d) informs the user that payment has been completed, that the user should operate the handle 15 of the goods supply device 1 to receive the goods, and that the handle 15 will lock in one minute.
  • the user operates the goods supply device 1 in accordance with the guidance information.
  • the item supply device 1 receives the unlock signal and performs the supply process (Step 15).
  • the item supply device 1 then transmits a supply report to the management server 4.
  • the management server 4 receives the supply report and updates the inventory quantity.
  • Step 200 When the control unit 24 of the item supply device 1 receives the unlock signal (Step 200), it unlocks the lock unit 22 (Step 201).
  • the control unit 24 of the item supply device 1 determines whether an item 2 is being supplied (Step 202). First, the control unit 24 determines whether the handle 15 of the operation unit 23 has been operated (e.g., one rotation) (Step 203). When the handle 15 has been operated (e.g., one rotation), one item 2 is supplied from the item supply unit 21 to the outlet 16 (Step 204). Then, the control unit 24 locks the lock unit 22 (Step 205).
  • Step 203 the control unit 24 determines whether a predetermined time (e.g., one minute) has passed since the lock was released (Step 207). If the handle 15 is not operated (Step 203) and a predetermined time (e.g., one minute) has passed since the lock was released (Step 207), the control unit 24 locks the lock unit 22 (Step 205).
  • a predetermined time e.g., one minute
  • control unit 24 issues a supply report to the effect that item 2 has been supplied normally, and if item 2 is not supplied, the control unit 24 issues a supply report to the effect that item 2 has not been supplied (Step 206).
  • the control unit 24 determines whether a predetermined time has passed since the lock unit 22 was unlocked and locks the lock unit 22. If the predetermined time has passed, the control unit 24 locks the lock unit 22.
  • the lock control unit 623 of the management server 4 may be configured to measure the time from sending the unlock signal, and if it does not receive a supply report indicating that the item 2 has been normally supplied before the predetermined time has passed, the control unit 24 may send a lock signal to the control unit 24 of the item supply device 1. In this case, when the control unit 24 receives the lock signal, it locks the lock unit 22.
  • This embodiment increases user convenience by providing many benefits to users who purchase items, such as lowering the purchase price per item or allowing users to obtain special items free of charge. This is particularly beneficial for users who intend to purchase many items.
  • the first type of coupon includes a fixed amount coupon and a special offer, and the user can benefit from the first type of coupon as a whole.
  • the same special offer may be included in a plurality of first type coupons.
  • the first type of coupons of 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen, and 5,000 yen may be configured to include a coupon for obtaining the same product free of charge.
  • the advantage of this structure is that it allows users to become more widely aware of the same product for a particular campaign.
  • ⁇ Modification 2 of the embodiment of the present invention an example has been described in which a user can select a coupon that can be applied when making a payment for the purchase of a certain item.
  • a certain second type of special coupon may be used after all other coupons have been used.
  • a coupon for obtaining an item (goods) free of charge may be used after all fixed-price coupons have been used.
  • the second type coupon is set to a fixed amount (500 yen).
  • 500 yen a fixed amount
  • the system may be configured to allow payment if the product the user desires to purchase is priced at or below the price of the second type coupon.
  • a validity period during which both the first and second type coupons can be used for payment may be set. This is advantageous for both the user and the product provider, since the user will use the coupon before the validity period.
  • a program for enabling an article to be supplied from an article supply device capable of supplying an article comprising: Computer, a means for acquiring a right to purchase an item, the right to purchase an item being made available for purchase and including a benefit; An acquisition means for acquiring item supply device identification information displayed on the item supply device; a payment means for paying for the purchase of an item supplied from the item supply device identified by the item supply device identification information using the acquired item purchasing right; an item supply control means for controlling the item supply device so that the item can be supplied on condition that payment for the purchase of the item is made; A program that functions as a
  • the benefit includes at least one of a benefit of reducing the purchase price of the item or a benefit of making it possible to obtain the item free of charge; 2.
  • the product purchase right acquisition means is capable of acquiring a plurality of first type product purchase rights; A program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
  • the first type of product purchase right includes a plurality of second type of product purchase rights;
  • the type of the first type of product purchase right varies depending on the number of the second type of product purchase rights included therein; 5.
  • the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
  • the settlement means makes the second type of product-purchasing right that has been used unusable upon settlement of the purchase of the product with the second type of product-purchasing right, 7.
  • a terminal that enables an article to be supplied from an article supply device capable of supplying an article, An item purchase right acquisition means for enabling the purchase of an item and acquiring an item purchase right including a benefit; An acquisition means for acquiring item supply device identification information displayed on the item supply device; a payment means for paying for the purchase of an item supplied from the item supply device identified by the item supply device identification information by using the acquired item purchasing right; an item supply control means for controlling the item supply device so that the item can be supplied on condition that payment for the purchase of the item is made;
  • a terminal comprising:
  • An article supplying device capable of supplying an article, a display unit that displays identification information for identifying the article supply device; A storage section for storing an item; a supply section that supplies the items stored in the storage section; a lock unit that locks the article so that it cannot be supplied from the supply unit; A control unit that controls a lock state of the lock unit; Equipped with the control unit unlocks the lock unit under the conditions that the identification information has been acquired and that payment for the item has been completed using a previously acquired item purchasing right. Goods supply device.
  • a management device that manages an item supply device capable of supplying items, a right-to-purchase providing means for providing a right-to-purchase item including a benefit to a terminal;
  • An acquisition means for acquiring the item supply device identification information obtained from the terminal;
  • an item purchase right presenting means for presenting to the terminal an item purchase right that can be used to purchase an item that can be provided by an item supplying device identified from the item supplying device identification information;
  • a payment means for making a payment for the purchase of an item using the presented item purchase right; a supply control means for controlling the supply of an article from an article supply device identified from the article supply device identification information on the condition that the payment is completed;
  • a management device comprising:
  • the right to purchase an item includes a right to purchase multiple items and a privilege to acquire the item free of charge,
  • the settlement means settles for the right to purchase goods and the acquisition of goods by points through electronic settlement.

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