JP6193900B2 - Shopping support device and program - Google Patents

Description

  Embodiments described herein relate generally to a shopping support apparatus and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, there has been proposed a shopping support apparatus that supports shopping by inputting memo information related to a product to be purchased such as a product name using a tablet terminal or a mobile terminal, and displaying a shopping list.

  However, at present, when creating a shopping list, the inputted memo information is displayed as it is, so it is difficult to create an accurate shopping list unless the product name is accurately remembered.

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a shopping support apparatus and a program capable of displaying an accurate shopping list without inputting an accurate sales target name when creating the shopping list. .

  The shopping support apparatus according to the embodiment includes a category storage unit that stores a classification code that classifies sales targets in units of categories in association with the category names that indicate the categories, and abstracts sales target names of purchase candidate sales targets. Input accepting means for accepting user input of memo information, and the category name including the inputted memo information by searching the category storage unit based on the memo information accepted by the input accepting means An identification means for identifying the classification code corresponding to the purchase code, a purchase history section for storing purchase history information in which sales target names of sales objects purchased in the past are associated with the classification code, and the identification means identified by the identification means An extraction means for searching the purchase history part based on the classification code and extracting the corresponding sales target name, and the extracted sales Includes a display means for displaying the object name, the.

  The program according to the embodiment includes a category storage unit that stores, for each category, a classification code that classifies the sales target in units of categories and associates the category code indicating the category with the category name indicating the category, and the sales target name of the sales target that has been purchased in the past. A program for controlling a shopping support apparatus having a purchase history unit storing purchase history information associated with a classification code by a computer, wherein the computer indicates the sales target name of a purchase candidate sales object in an abstract manner. Input accepting means for accepting the user input, and searching the category storage unit based on the memo information accepted by the input accepting means, and the classification corresponding to the category name including the inputted memo information Based on identification means for identifying a code and the classification code identified by the identification means The purchase history section searching, extracting means for extracting the sale name corresponding display means for displaying the extracted sale name, it is to function.

Drawing 1 is a lineblock diagram showing the whole line composition of a shopping support system concerning an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the POS terminal. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 5 is a memory map showing a coupon table of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the tablet terminal. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the mechanism of the common classification code. FIG. 9 is a memory map showing a purchase history part for storing a purchase history. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of control processing of the POS terminal. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the electronic receipt server. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the electronic receipt management server. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the mobile terminal. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the tablet terminal. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the tablet terminal. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of control processing of the tablet terminal. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of memo information displayed by the tablet terminal. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of memo information displayed by the tablet terminal. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of memo information displayed by the tablet terminal.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1-19, embodiment of a shopping assistance apparatus and a program is described. In the embodiment, a tablet terminal will be described as an example of a shopping support apparatus. In the embodiment, a product is described as an example of a sales target. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below.

  Drawing 1 is a lineblock diagram showing the whole line composition of a shopping support system concerning an embodiment. The shopping support apparatus system uses an electronic receipt system.

  The electronic receipt system includes a POS (Point of Sales) terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a portable terminal 7, and the like. The shopping support apparatus system includes a POS terminal 1, a store server 2, an electronic receipt server 3, an electronic receipt management server 4, a portable terminal 7, a tablet terminal 8, and the like.

  The POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 are installed in a store P1 such as a shopping center. The electronic receipt server 3 is installed in the headquarter P3. The electronic receipt management server 4 is installed in the electronic receipt center P4. The mobile terminal 7 is carried by a member. The tablet terminal 8 is movably installed, for example, at a member's home or workplace. The tablet terminal 8 may be carried by a member like the portable terminal 7.

  The POS terminal 1 is connected to a network N2 that connects the store P1 and the headquarters P3. Here, the network N2 is a dedicated line such as the Internet or a VPN (Virtual Private Network).

  The POS terminal 1 executes a sales registration process and a settlement process for products sold at the store P1. The POS terminal 1 generates receipt information that is transaction print information including the transaction details of the settled product, and issues a paper receipt in which the receipt information is printed by a printing unit 13 described later. Further, the POS terminal 1 generates electronic receipt information obtained by converting the data format of unstructured receipt information into a structured format different from the unstructured format.

  The electronic receipt information is information obtained by converting the receipt information originally printed on the receipt paper into a structured format such as a CSV (Comma-Separated Values) method or a J-son method. The electronic receipt information is generated by the POS terminal 1, transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the electronic receipt server 3, and stored in the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt information can be viewed from the mobile terminal 7.

  The POS terminal 1 outputs (transmits) the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N2. A method for transmitting electronic receipt information is not particularly limited, and a general-purpose protocol such as HTTP or HTTPS may be used. The POS terminal 1 is connected to the store server 2 via a communication line N1 such as a LAN (Local Area Network).

  The store server 2 manages the sales of the entire store P1. The store server 2 is connected to one or a plurality of POS terminals 1 via a communication line N1 provided in the store P1. The store server 2 manages the sales information and settlement information of the store P1 based on the sales information at the POS terminal 1.

  The electronic receipt server 3 is provided in the headquarter P3 of the company that operates the store P1. The electronic receipt server 3 functions as a receipt management server for companies that manages electronic receipt information for each company that operates the store P1. The electronic receipt server 3 is connected to the POS terminal 1 and the store server 2 installed in the store P1 via the network N2.

  The electronic receipt server 3 receives the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 via the network N2 (dedicated line such as the Internet or VPN). The electronic receipt server 3 transmits the received electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N3 that connects the headquarter P3 and the electronic receipt center P4.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 is provided in the electronic receipt center P4. The electronic receipt center P4 manages the electronic receipt information of each company that manages the electronic receipt information by the electronic receipt server 3, for example. The electronic receipt center P4 is a third party organization other than the headquarters P3 that operates the electronic receipt server 3. The electronic receipt server 3 may also be managed by a third party organization.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 functions as a member receipt management server that collectively manages electronic receipt information of various companies that operate the store P1. The electronic receipt management server 4 manages member data such as the name and member ID of the member who has registered as a member. The member ID is recipient identification information that identifies a recipient to which electronic receipt information is output. The electronic receipt management server 4 stores and manages member data in the member information section. In addition, it is good also as a structure which provides the member management server etc. which memorize | store and manage member data separately from the electronic receipt management server 4.

  The electronic receipt management server 4 receives the electronic receipt information transmitted from the electronic receipt server 3 via the network N3, and stores this electronic receipt information in an electronic receipt management unit 432 (to be described later) held in the database DB. (See FIG. 4). The electronic receipt information includes elements such as store information and a member ID of the store P1 that transmits the electronic receipt information, in addition to product transaction information (product sales data and settlement information). The electronic receipt management server 4 manages electronic receipt information including these elements for each member in the electronic receipt management unit 432.

  In addition, when the electronic receipt management server 4 stores the electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management unit 432, the electronic receipt management server 4 specifies a recipient to receive the electronic receipt based on the member ID of the electronic receipt information. Then, the electronic receipt management server 4 notifies the portable terminal 7 that the electronic receipt information for outputting the electronic receipt is received via the network N5 described later.

  Moreover, when the electronic receipt management server 4 receives the browsing inquiry information of the electronic receipt specifying the member ID from the mobile terminal 7 connected via the network N5 described later, the electronic receipt information corresponding to the member ID is The data is output to the mobile terminal 7 that is the receiving device. Then, the portable terminal 7 displays an electronic receipt based on the electronic receipt information. The operator of the mobile terminal 7 can browse the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7.

  The portable terminal 7 is a portable terminal device such as a smartphone, a cellular phone, or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) that is carried and used by an operator who is a user of the system. The portable terminal 7 is mounted with an application such as a web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N5.

  The portable terminal 7 is connected to the electronic receipt management server 4 and the tablet terminal 8 via the network N5. Here, the network N5 is the Internet or various public networks.

  In addition, the mobile terminal 7 receives a notification indicating that the electronic receipt can be viewed from the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. The operator operates the mobile terminal 7 to transmit electronic receipt browsing inquiry information to the electronic receipt management server 4 via the network N5. Then, the portable terminal 7 displays an electronic receipt based on the member's electronic receipt information output from the electronic receipt management server 4. The operator can view the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7.

  The tablet terminal 8 is an all-in-one computer provided with all computer functions in a thin plate-like case. The tablet terminal 8 is connected to the electronic receipt management server 4 and the mobile terminal 7 via the network N5. The tablet terminal 8 is mounted with an application such as a Web browser for browsing various information provided on the network N5.

  In the electronic receipt system having such a configuration, electronic receipt information indicating information on a product traded at the POS terminal 1 is transmitted to the electronic receipt management server 4 and published as an electronic receipt on the Web. Therefore, the portable terminal 7 implemented with a web browser designates a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), whereby the operator can view the electronic receipt published on the web with the portable terminal 7.

  Next, the hardware configuration of main apparatuses that construct the shopping support apparatus system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the POS terminal 1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the POS terminal 1. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the POS terminal 1 includes a control unit 11 that controls various operations and each unit of the POS terminal 1. The control unit 11 is a computer including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an RTC (Real Time Clock) unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 11 is connected to the operation unit 12, the printing unit 13, the display unit 14, the code reading unit 15, the communication I / F 16, and the storage unit 17 via the bus 18.

  The operation unit 12 has various operation keys for an operator to input an operation. As operation keys, for example, a numeric key for inputting a numerical value, a cursor key for selecting a predetermined item, a selection determination key, and a closing key for executing settlement processing of one transaction and ending the transaction 121 etc. are provided.

  The printing unit 13 includes a printer device that prints a receipt, a journal, a payment receipt, an inspection receipt, and the like. The printing unit 13 prints the receipt information on a long roll paper that is conveyed, for example, using a thermal head having a heat generating medium. The receipt information to be printed is merchandise information registered for sales, payment information accompanying payment processing, and the like.

  The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information such as a product name, a price, a total amount, and a change amount of a product registered for sales. When a touch panel is provided on the display unit 14, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 12.

  The code reading unit 15 is a scanner device that optically reads a code symbol such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. The code reading unit 15 reads, for example, a code symbol attached to a product, a code symbol displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal 7, and the like. The control unit 11 inputs information held in the read code symbol. It is assumed that a product code or the like for identifying the product is held in the code symbol attached to the product. Further, the code symbol displayed on the mobile terminal 7 holds a member ID or the like for specifying the recipient of the electronic receipt received by the mobile terminal 7. The member ID may be stored magnetically or electrically in the mobile terminal 7. In this case, the stored member ID is read by a dedicated reading device. The control unit 11 inputs the read member ID.

  Further, the control unit 11 is connected to a communication I / F (interface) 16 via a bus 18 and can be connected to the network N2 via this communication I / F 16.

  The control unit 11 is connected to the storage unit 17 via the bus 18. The storage unit 17 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 17 includes a control program unit 171 that stores a control program for executing merchandise sales data processing and various POS operations. Based on this control program, the control unit 11 executes a sales registration process. The sales registration process refers to a process of reading product information (product name, price, etc.) from a product master (not shown) based on the product code input from the code reading unit 15 and storing it in the storage unit 17. The storage unit 17 stores sales registration information such as the product name, product code, and unit price of each product that has undergone sales registration processing.

  The storage unit 17 includes an electronic receipt generation program unit 172 that stores an electronic receipt generation program for generating electronic receipt information from the receipt information. The control unit 11 drives the electronic receipt generation program to convert the unstructured receipt information into the structured electronic receipt information based on a conversion rule described in a receipt information schema (not shown). Thus, electronic receipt information is generated. In addition, since the common classification code is stored in the storage unit 17 corresponding to the product code, the electronic receipt generation program refers to the storage unit 17 when generating the electronic receipt information for each product code. A corresponding common classification code is assigned.

  The electronic receipt information includes a member ID, a company code that specifies a company that operates the store P1, a store code that specifies the store P1, a POS number, a receipt number, product information, and the like.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt server 3 that functions as a corporate receipt management server will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 3, the electronic receipt server 3 includes a control unit 31 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the electronic receipt server 3. The control unit 31 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs, and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 31 can be connected to the network N2 or the network N3 via the communication I / F 32 connected to the bus 34. The control unit 31 is connected to the storage unit 33 via the bus 34.

  The storage unit 33 stores electronic receipt information for each company that operates the store P1 in the electronic receipt management unit 331. The storage unit 33 includes a control program unit 332 that stores a control program for managing the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management unit 331.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the electronic receipt management server 4 will be described using the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 4, the electronic receipt management server 4 includes a control unit 41 that controls various operations and each part of the electronic receipt management server 4. The control unit 41 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 41 can be connected to the network N3 and the network N5 via the communication I / F 42 connected to the bus 44. The control unit 41 is connected to the storage unit 43 via the bus 44.

  The storage unit 43 includes a control program unit 431, an electronic receipt management unit 432, and a coupon table 433. The control program unit 431 stores a control program for controlling the electronic receipt management server 4. The electronic receipt management unit 432 manages the electronic receipt information received from the electronic receipt server 3 of each company for each member ID. In the coupon table 433, coupon information is stored for each keyword for searching for coupon information (see FIG. 5). Characters, common classification codes, and product codes are used as keywords. That is, the coupon table 433 stores coupon information searched by characters, coupon information searched by a common classification code, and coupon information searched by a product code.

  Next, the coupon table 433 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the coupon table 433 includes a character / coupon storage unit 4331, a common classification code / coupon storage unit 4332, and a product code / coupon storage unit 4333.

  In the character / coupon storage unit 4331, the coupon name and the coupon information are stored in association with each other so that the corresponding coupon information can be searched (character search) using the received character. When the character / coupon storage unit 4331 is searched based on the received character, coupon information including the character in the coupon name is extracted. The common classification code / coupon storage unit 4332 stores the common classification code and coupon information in association with each other so that the corresponding coupon information can be searched (common classification code search) from the received common classification code (see FIG. 8). ing. When the character / coupon storage unit 4331 is searched based on the received common classification code, coupon information corresponding to the common classification code is extracted. The product code / coupon storage unit 4333 stores the product code and the coupon information in association with each other so that the corresponding coupon information can be searched from the received product code (product code search). When the character / coupon storage unit 4331 is searched based on the received product code, coupon information corresponding to the product code is extracted.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the mobile terminal 7 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 6, the mobile terminal 7 includes a control unit 71 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit of the mobile terminal 7. The control unit 71 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 71 is connected to the operation unit 72 and the display unit 73 via the bus 76. The operation unit 72 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for an operator (member) to input an operation. The display unit 73 is a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays various information such as an electronic receipt described later. When a touch panel is provided on the display unit 73, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 72.

  The control unit 71 is connected to the communication I / F 74 via the bus 76, and can be connected to the network N5 via the communication I / F 74.

  The control unit 71 is connected to the storage unit 75 via the bus 76. The storage unit 75 includes a control program unit 751 for storing a control program for receiving an electronic receipt from the electronic receipt management server 4 in addition to a Web browser for browsing various information (contents) disclosed on the Web. An electronic receipt unit 75b for storing the received electronic receipt is provided.

  Next, the hardware configuration of the tablet terminal 8 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 7, the tablet terminal 8 includes a control unit 81 that comprehensively controls various operations and each unit. The control unit 81 is a computer that includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC unit, and the like. The ROM stores various programs and data. The RAM temporarily stores various programs and stores various data in a rewritable manner. The RTC unit measures the current date and time.

  The control unit 81 is connected to the operation unit 84 and the display unit 85 via the bus 86. The operation unit 84 includes various operation keys and a pointing device for the user to perform operation input. The display unit 85 is a liquid crystal display, for example, and displays memo information and the like. When a touch panel is provided on the display unit 85, the touch panel functions as the operation unit 84.

  The control unit 81 is connected to the communication I / F 82 via the bus 86, and can be connected to the network N5 via the communication I / F 82.

  The control unit 81 is connected to the storage unit 83 via the bus 86. The storage unit 83 includes a control program unit 831, a memo storage unit 832, a common classification code unit 833 that is a category storage unit, and a purchase history unit 834. The control program unit 831 stores a control program for executing various arithmetic processes (see FIGS. 14 to 16), various displays (see FIGS. 17 to 19), and the like. The memo storage unit 832 stores the memo information input by handwriting by the user and the searched memo information. The common classification code unit 833 stores a common classification code obtained by classifying products in units of categories in association with category names indicating categories. The purchase history unit 834 stores product information of products purchased in the past (for example, the past year) by person (see FIG. 9).

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the mechanism of the common classification code (for example, “common classification code” issued by the distribution system development center) stored in the common classification code unit 833. The common classification code is a database that manages a product code and product information associated with the product code in a unified manner by classifying a category from a higher concept to a lower concept and a classification code assigned to each category. Specifically, the common classification code associates a classification code obtained by classifying a product into a category unit from a higher concept to a lower concept with a category name indicating a category.

  In FIG. 8, the common classification code includes a superordinate concept C1 for storing a superordinate category, a first subordinate concept C2 for storing a subcategory obtained by subclassifying the superordinate category, and a category obtained by further subclassifying the category of the first subordinate concept C2. 2 has a hierarchical structure of product classification C4 for storing a second subordinate concept C3 for storing the category and a category obtained by further subcategorizing the category of the second subordinate concept C3. With reference to FIG. 8, the hierarchical structure of the common classification code will be described with an example showing a specific example. “Processed food” or the like is classified as a first subordinate concept C2 that is a subordinate concept of “food” that is the superordinate concept C1. In addition, “cooked products” and the like are classified as a second subordinate concept C3 that is a subordinate concept of “processed food”. A plurality of product categories are classified as product categories C4, which is a subordinate concept of “cooked products”. Each product category includes a plurality of products belonging to each product category. Each product category is given a category name (category name) such as “product category 1”, “product category 2”, and “product category 3”. Specific classification names are, for example, “instant curry” and “cooked curry”.

  Each classification is assigned with a common classification code for specifying the classification. For example, “1” is assigned to “food” as the common classification code Q1. Further, “processed food”, which is a subordinate concept of “food”, is assigned “11” as a common classification code Q2. In addition, “1103” is assigned as a common classification code Q3 to “cooked product” which is a subordinate concept of “processed food”. In addition, “110301 to 110399” is assigned as the common classification code Q4 to the product classification, which is a subordinate concept of “cooked product”. For example, “110301” is assigned to “product category 1” as the common category code Q4. Further, “110302” is assigned to “product category 2” as the common category code Q4. Further, “110303” is assigned to “product category 3” as the common category code Q4.

  Further, for example, when a certain product “product A” is a product classified into the product category “product category 1”, the common classification code corresponding to “product A” is “110301”. Further, for example, when a certain product “product F” is a product classified into the product category “product category 2”, the common classification code corresponding to “product F” is “110302”.

  FIG. 9 is a memory map showing a purchase history unit 834 for storing past purchase history. The purchase history unit 834 receives electronic receipt information generated based on the sales registration from the portable terminal 7 and accumulates product information included in the received electronic receipt information in the purchase history unit 824. The purchase history unit 834 stores the purchase history for each person based on the received electronic receipt information.

  In FIG. 9, the purchase history unit 834 includes a person distinguishing unit 8341 and a history storage unit 8342. A person code for identifying each person is stored in the person distinguishing unit 8341. The history storage unit 8342 stores a product code, a product name, and a common classification code in association with each product stored in the person discrimination unit 8341 in the past (for example, the past year). Product codes, product names, and common classification codes of products purchased in the past are collectively referred to as purchase history. In the embodiment, a person code for identifying a father, mother, and child is stored in the person distinguishing unit 8341. Further, in the history storage unit 8342, corresponding to each person code, the purchase history of the product purchased by the father in the past, the purchase history of the product purchased by the mother in the past, and the product purchased by the child in the past are stored. Purchase history is stored.

  Next, control processing of the shopping support system in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the flow of control processing executed by the control unit 11 of the POS terminal 1 according to the control program or the electronic receipt generation program will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In FIG. 10, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the member ID read by the code reading unit 15 is input (S11). If it is determined that it has been input (Yes in S11), the control unit 11 stores the member ID in the RAM (S12). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the member ID is not input (No in S11), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the product code read by the code reading unit 15 is input (S21). If it is determined that a product code has been input (Yes in S21), the control unit 11 executes a sales registration process for the product (S22). Then, the control unit 11 returns to S11.

  If it is determined that the product code has not been input (No in S21), the control unit 11 determines whether or not the closing key 121 has been operated (S31). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S31), the control unit 11 executes a settlement process based on the sales registration information (S32). And the control part 11 produces | generates the receipt information of an unstructured format based on the sales registration information which carried out the payment process (S33).

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not to structure the receipt information generated in S33 (S34). The control unit 11 determines to structure the receipt information when the member ID is stored in the RAM based on the process of S12. The control unit 11 determines that the receipt information is not structured when the member ID is not stored in the RAM. When it is determined that the receipt information is structured (Yes in S34), the control unit 11 generates electronic receipt information in which the receipt information is structured (S35). The generated electronic receipt information includes a member ID and a given common classification code. Next, the control unit 11 transmits the generated electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt server 3 (S36). Next, the control unit 11 clears the sales registration information stored in S22 (S37). And the control part 11 complete | finishes a process.

  If it is determined that the receipt information is not structured (No in S34), the control unit 11 drives the printing unit 13 to issue a paper receipt on which the receipt information is printed (S38). And the control part 11 performs S37. When it is determined that the tightening key 121 is not operated (No in S31), the control unit 11 returns to S11 and stands by.

  Next, the flow of control processing executed by the control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 operating according to the control program stored in the control program unit 332 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The control unit 31 of the electronic receipt server 3 determines whether or not the electronic receipt information transmitted from the POS terminal 1 in S36 is received via the communication I / F 32 (S41). When it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S41), the control unit 31 stores the electronic receipt information for each company in the electronic receipt management unit 331 of the storage unit 33 (S42). Then, the control unit 31 transmits the stored electronic receipt information to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S43). Then, the control unit 31 returns to S41 and waits. If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has not been received (No in S41), the control unit 31 returns to S41 and stands by.

  Next, control processing executed by the control unit 41 of the electronic receipt management server 4 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 431 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 12, the control unit 41 determines whether or not electronic receipt information is received from the electronic receipt server 3 (S51). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S51), the control unit 41 stores the received electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt management unit 432 for each member ID (S52). Then, the control unit 41 notifies the recipient mobile terminal 7 specified by the member ID that the electronic receipt information has been received (S53). Then, the control unit 41 returns to S51.

  When it is determined that the electronic receipt information is not received (No in S51), the control unit 41 determines whether or not the electronic receipt viewing inquiry information is received from the portable terminal 7 (S61). If it is determined that the electronic receipt information is received (Yes in S61), the control unit 41 outputs the electronic receipt information stored in the electronic receipt management unit 432 to the portable terminal 7 specified by the recipient specified by the member ID. (S62). The operator of the mobile terminal 7 can browse the electronic receipt displayed on the mobile terminal 7. And the control part 41 complete | finishes a process.

  In addition, when it is determined that the electronic receipt browsing inquiry information has not been received (No in S61), the control unit 41 receives various coupon information (coupon code, coupon name) from the store server 2 via the electronic receipt server 3. Etc.) is determined (S71). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S71), the control unit 41 stores the received coupon information in the coupon table 433 (S72). Then, the control unit 41 returns to S51.

  The control unit 41 stores the received coupon information in the character / coupon storage unit 4331 in association with the product name to which the coupon is applied. The product name is received simultaneously with the coupon information. The control unit 41 stores the received coupon information in the common classification code / coupon storage unit 4332 in association with the product name to which the coupon is applied and the common classification code to which the product belongs. The product name and the common classification code are received simultaneously with the coupon information. The control unit 41 stores the received coupon information in the product code / coupon storage unit 4333 in association with the product name and product code to which the coupon is applied. The product code is received simultaneously with the coupon information.

  If it is determined that coupon information has not been received (No in S71), the control unit 41 determines whether a coupon information inquiry has been received from the tablet terminal 8 (S81). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S81), the control unit 41 executes a coupon search (S82). Specifically, when receiving a query for searching coupon information by characters, the control unit 41 searches the character / coupon storage unit 4331 based on the received product name, and obtains coupon information corresponding to the product name and The product name to which the coupon is applied is extracted. In addition, when receiving a query for coupon information search using a common classification code, the control unit 41 searches the common classification code / coupon storage unit 4332 based on the received common classification code, and the common classification code is attached. The coupon information and the product name to which the coupon is applied are extracted. Moreover, when the control part 41 receives the inquiry of the coupon information search by a product code, it searches the product code / coupon storage part 4333 based on the received product code, the coupon information corresponding to the product code, and the The product name to which the coupon is applied is extracted. And the control part 41 transmits the extracted coupon information and the goods name to which the said coupon is applied to the tablet terminal 8 which transmitted coupon search information (S83). Then, the control unit 41 returns to S51. When it is determined that the coupon information inquiry has not been received (No in S81), the control unit 41 returns to S51.

  Next, control processing executed by the control unit 71 of the mobile terminal 7 according to the control program stored in the control program unit 751 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 13, the control unit 71 determines whether or not the user has logged in to view the electronic receipt (S91). The control unit 71 waits until logging in (No in S91). When it is determined that the user has logged in (Yes in S91), the control unit 71 determines whether a notification indicating that the electronic receipt information has been received is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S92). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S92), the control unit 71 displays a notification indicating that it has been received on the display unit 73 (S93). This notification is, for example, a message such as “I keep your electronic receipt”. Then, the control unit 71 returns to S91.

  When it is determined that the electronic receipt information reception notification has not been received (No in S92), the control unit 71 determines whether or not an electronic receipt browsing inquiry has been operated (S94). When it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S94), the control unit 71 transmits inquiry information for requesting browsing of the electronic receipt to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S95). Then, the control unit 71 returns to S91. The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the inquiry information transmits the electronic receipt to the portable terminal 7 by executing the processes of S61 and S62 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not an operation for browsing inquiry of electronic receipt information (No in S94), the control unit 71 determines whether or not electronic receipt information is received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S96). . When it is determined that the electronic receipt information has been received (Yes in S96), the control unit 71 stores the received electronic receipt information in the electronic receipt unit 752 and displays it on the display unit 73 as an electronic receipt (S97). And the control part 71 transmits the received electronic receipt information to the tablet terminal 8 (S98). The electronic receipt information to be transmitted includes product information and a common classification code corresponding to the product information. Then, the control unit 71 returns to S91.

  If it is determined that an electronic receipt has not been received (No in S96), the control unit 71 determines whether a shopping list including memo information has been received from the tablet terminal 8 (S99). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S99), the control unit 71 displays the received shopping list on the display unit 73 (S100). Then, the control unit 71 returns to S91. When it is determined that the shopping list has not been received (No in S99), the control unit 71 returns to S91.

  Next, the control processing of the tablet terminal 8 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, in order to simplify the description, the father's purchase history is searched and the corresponding product name is extracted. FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions executed by the control unit 81 of the tablet terminal 8. In FIG. 14, the control unit 81 executes the control program stored in the control program unit 831 so that the input receiving unit 811, the identifying unit 812, the extracting unit 813, the display unit 814, the coupon inquiry unit 815, the coupon receiving unit It functions as 816.

  The input receiving unit 811 has a function of receiving user input of memo information that abstractly indicates the product names of the purchase candidate products.

  The identification unit 812 has a function of searching the common classification code unit 833 based on the memo information received by the input reception unit 811 and identifying the common classification code corresponding to the classification name including the input memo information. .

  The extracting unit 813 has a function of searching the purchase history unit 834 based on the common classification code identified by the identifying unit 812 and extracting a corresponding product name.

  The display unit 814 has a function of displaying the extracted product name.

  The coupon inquiry unit 815 has a function of inquiring about coupon information of a product to which the common classification code identified by the identification unit 812 is attached.

  The coupon receiving unit 816 has a function of receiving the coupon information received in response to the inquiry and the product name of the product to which the coupon is applied.

  Next, the flow of control processing executed by the control unit 81 of the tablet terminal 8 will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16. In FIG. 15, the control unit 81 determines whether or not the shopping list button B1 (see FIG. 17) has been operated (S111). If it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S111), the control unit 81 displays a shopping list creation screen for inputting memo information (S112). The user of the tablet terminal 8 writes memo information while touching the display unit 85 with a finger. Then, the control part 81 (input reception means 811) receives the input of the memo information written on the display part 85 (S113). Then, the control unit 81 stores the received memo information in the memo storage unit 832 (S114). And the control part 81 displays the shopping list which consists of memorize | stored memo information on the display part 85 (S115).

  FIG. 17 shows the shopping list screen G1 displayed in S115. The control unit 81 displays on the display unit 85 a first area A1 where an operator for switching the display mode is provided and a second area A2 where various screens such as a shopping list screen G1 are displayed.

  A shopping list button B1 for switching the display mode is provided in the first area A1. The shopping list button B1 is an operator operated to display the shopping list screen G1.

  In the second area A2, three input mode switching buttons B5 for switching the input mode are displayed. When the input mode switching button B5 is operated, a mode for inputting memo information A21 by hand (handwriting input mode), a mode for inputting memo information by voice (voice input mode), and a mode for inputting memo information by image capture (image) Switch to input mode. As other input modes, an input mode (code input mode) by reading a code symbol (bar code or the like) or an input mode (key input mode) by key typing may be provided. In the embodiment, the handwriting input mode is set by the input mode switching button B5.

  In the second area A2, three person designation buttons B6 for designating the input user are displayed. In the embodiment, when the person designation button B6 is operated, any one of a father, a mother, and a child is designated as a person.

  In FIG. 17, in the second area A2, handwritten memo information A21 of “product A”, “product B”, “product C”, and “product D” for which input has been accepted is displayed as a candidate product. In FIG. 17, a search button A22 for starting a search for an accurate product name and coupon information corresponding to the memo information A21 is displayed on the right side of each product name corresponding to each memo information A21.

  Returning to the description of FIG. The user first operates the search button A22 corresponding to the memo information to be searched among the memo information included in the displayed shopping list. The control unit 81 determines whether any one of the search buttons A22 has been operated (S116). When it is determined that it has been operated (Yes in S116), the control unit 81 executes target product search processing (S117).

  FIG. 16 shows the target product search process executed in S117. In FIG. 16, first, when the search button A22 corresponding to the displayed memo information is operated, the memo information is recognized, and the father's purchase history search process is executed based on the characters included in the recognized memo information. (S131). That is, the control unit 81 recognizes the stored memo information, searches the history storage unit 8342 corresponding to the father's person code specified by the person specifying button B6, and includes the character of the memo information to be searched. The product name of the product purchased by the father in the past is extracted as an accurate product name. In preparation for a later coupon search, a common classification code corresponding to the extracted product name is also extracted.

  Subsequently, the control unit 81 (identification means 812) executes a purchase history search process using the common classification code based on the memo information that has been character-recognized (S132). That is, the control unit 81 searches the common classification code unit 833 based on the characters included in the memo information that has been character-recognized, and identifies and extracts the product category that includes the characters of the memo information. And the control part 81 identifies and extracts the common classification code corresponding to the extracted goods classification. Subsequently, the control unit 81 searches the history storage unit 8342 corresponding to the father's person code based on the extracted common classification code, and the product name of the product purchased by the father in the past in which the common classification code is stored. Are extracted as accurate product names (S133).

  Next, the control unit 81 stores the product name and common classification code extracted in S131, the product name extracted in S133, and the searched common classification code in the memo storage unit 832 (S134). Then, the control unit 81 executes S118.

  Returning to the description of FIG. Next, the control unit 81 (coupon inquiry means 815) makes an inquiry about coupon information to the electronic receipt management server 4 (S118). That is, the control unit 81 inquires about coupon information by transmitting a product code separately input by the user in addition to the product name and common classification code stored in the memo storage unit 832. The electronic receipt management server 4 that has received the inquiry executes the processes of S82 and S83.

  Next, the control unit 81 (coupon receiving means 816) determines whether or not coupon information and a product name for the inquiry in S118 have been received from the electronic receipt management server 4 (S119). It waits until it receives (No of S119), and when it is judged that it received (Yes of S119), the control part 81 memorize | stores the received coupon information and goods name in the memo memory | storage part 832 (S120). And the control part 81 reads the product name memorize | stored by S134, the coupon information memorize | stored by S120, and a merchandise name from the memo memory | storage part 832, and displays them on the display part 85 as a goods candidate which a user selects (S121).

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the product name and coupon information displayed in S121. In FIG. 18, the product name stored in S134 is displayed in area A24. The product name displayed in the area A24 is a product name extracted as a result of searching for an accurate product name based on the memo information A21. The correct product name A211 of “product A1” is the product name extracted in the search process of S132. The correct product name A212 of “product A2” is the product name extracted in the search process of S131.

  In addition, the product name and coupon information stored in S120 are displayed in area A25. The product name displayed in the area A25 is an accurate product name extracted as a result of searching coupon information based on the memo information, the common classification code, and the product code. The correct product name A213 and coupon information 213C of “product A3” and the correct product name A214 and coupon information 214C of “product A4” are displayed.

  Here, the user operates the operation unit 84 provided on the display unit 85 to designate a product to be purchased from the displayed product name and coupon information. The control unit 81 (extraction means 813) selects the product name and coupon information of the designated product (S122). Then, the control unit 81 (display unit 814) displays the selected product name and coupon information on the display unit 85 (S123). Next, the control unit 81 transmits the product name and coupon information displayed in S123 to the mobile terminal 7 (S124). This information is a shopping list at the time of shopping on which an accurate product name is displayed. The operator of the mobile terminal 7 that has received this information displays the information on the mobile terminal 7 and performs shopping. When it is determined in S116 that the search button A22 is not operated (No in S116), the control unit 81 executes S124 without executing the target product search process and coupon information inquiry.

  In FIG. 19, the example of a display which displayed goods and coupon information by S123 is shown. In FIG. 19, the correct product name A211 of “product A1” selected in S122 and the correct product name A213 of “product A3” are displayed. Further, coupon information 213C applicable to “product A3” is displayed corresponding to the product name A213. The displayed accurate product name A211 and accurate product name A213 are displayed as memo information in a typeface, not in a handwritten typeface.

  In S111, when it is determined that the shopping list button B1 is not operated (No in S111), the control unit 81 determines whether or not electronic receipt information is received from the portable terminal 7 (S127). If it is determined that it has been received (Yes in S127), the control unit 81 additionally stores the purchase history in the history storage unit 8342 in association with the product information and the common classification code included in the received electronic receipt information. Update (S128). The user displays the received electronic receipt information. Then, the user determines whether each product information included in the electronic receipt information is a product purchased by a father, mother, or child, and stores it in the history storage unit 8342 of the person. At that time, the corresponding common classification code is also stored in the person's history storage unit 8342. Then, the control unit 81 returns to S111. If it is determined that the electronic receipt information has not been received (No in S127), the control unit 81 returns to S111.

  According to such an embodiment, the control unit 81 of the tablet terminal 8 searches the common classification code unit 833 based on the input memo information, extracts (identifies) the corresponding common classification code, and extracts the extracted common classification. The purchase history part 834 is searched based on the code, and the extracted accurate product name is displayed on the tablet terminal 8. Therefore, when creating a shopping list, the user can display an accurate shopping list without inputting an accurate product name. Therefore, the user will not get lost when shopping. Further, it is possible to extract and display a product name that does not include characters of the input memo information.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the purchase history unit 834 for each person is searched based on the inputted memo information, and the extracted product name is displayed on the tablet terminal 8. Therefore, it is possible to display an accurate shopping list suitable for the person who shop.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, the coupon information corresponding to the extracted common classification code is inquired, and the received coupon information is displayed. Therefore, when the user creates a shopping list, the corresponding coupon information can be displayed without inputting an accurate product name. Moreover, coupon information corresponding to a product name that does not include characters of the input memo information can be displayed.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this embodiment is shown as an example and is not intending limiting the range of invention. This embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.

  For example, in the embodiment, the tablet terminal 8 is the shopping support device, but the mobile terminal 7 or a personal computer may be the shopping support device.

  In the embodiment, in the process of S132, the common classification code unit 833 is searched and the product classification and the corresponding common classification code are identified and extracted. However, the requirement to be extracted is not an essential requirement, and the identification is omitted. That's fine. In this case, in step S133, the control unit 81 searches the corresponding history storage unit 8342 based on the identified common classification code, and extracts an accurate past product name in which the identified common classification code is stored.

  In the embodiment, the input memo information is character-identified to directly search the purchase history part 834, and the product name including the memo information characters is searched. In the embodiment, the coupon information is searched based on the input product code. However, these configurations are not essential configurations.

  Moreover, although embodiment demonstrated the goods as an example of sales object, sales object may be a thing like a service, for example.

  The program executed in the tablet terminal 8 of the embodiment is a file in an installable format or an executable format, and is a computer such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk (FD), a CD-R, a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk). Recorded on a readable recording medium.

  Further, the program executed by the tablet terminal 8 of the embodiment may be stored on a computer connected to a network such as the Internet and provided by being downloaded via the network. Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the tablet terminal 8 of embodiment may be provided or distributed via networks, such as the internet.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that the program run with the tablet terminal 8 of embodiment may be provided by incorporating in ROM etc. previously.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 POS terminal 2 Store server 3 Electronic receipt server 4 Electronic receipt management server 7 Portable terminal 8 Tablet terminal 11 Control part 31 Control part 41 Control part 71 Control part 81 Control part 433 Coupon table 811 Input reception means 812 Identification means 813 Extraction means 814 Display unit 815 Coupon inquiry unit 816 Coupon reception unit 832 Memo storage unit 833 Common classification code unit 834 Purchase history unit

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Claims (6)

A category storage unit that stores a classification code that classifies the sales target in units of categories, and stores the classification code for each category in association with the category name indicating the category;
Input accepting means for accepting user input of memo information indicating purchase candidate sales targets;
An identification unit that searches the category storage unit based on the memo information received by the input receiving unit and identifies the classification code corresponding to the category name including the input memo information;
A purchase history section for storing purchase history information in which sales target names of sales targets purchased in the past are associated with the classification codes;
Extraction means for searching the purchase history part based on the classification code identified by the identification means and extracting the corresponding sales object name;
Display means for displaying the extracted sales target name;
A shopping support device comprising: The extraction means searches the purchase history part based on the memo information input by the input receiving means, and extracts the sales target name including the memo information.
The shopping support apparatus according to claim 1. The extracting means extracts one or more sales target names designated by the user when a plurality of sales target names are extracted based on the classification code;
The shopping support apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. Coupon inquiry means for inquiring about coupon information to be sold with the classification code identified by the identification means;
A coupon receiving means for receiving the coupon information in response to the inquiry and the sales target name of the sales target to which the coupon is applied;
Further comprising
The display means displays the received coupon information and the sales target name.
The shopping support device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The purchase history unit stores the purchase history information for each of the plurality of users,
The input accepting means identifies a user and accepts user input of the memo information;
The display means searches the purchase history information stored corresponding to the specified user based on the classification code identified by the identification means, and displays the corresponding sales target name.
The shopping support device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A category storage unit that stores a classification code that classifies the sales target in units of categories in association with a category name that indicates the category, and stores the sales target name of the sales target that has been purchased in the past in association with the classification code. A program for controlling a shopping support apparatus having a purchase history unit for storing purchase history information by a computer,
The computer,
Input accepting means for accepting user input of memo information that abstractly indicates a sales target name of a purchase candidate sales target;
An identification unit that searches the category storage unit based on the memo information received by the input receiving unit and identifies the classification code corresponding to the category name including the input memo information;
Extraction means for searching the purchase history part based on the classification code identified by the identification means and extracting the corresponding sales object name;
Display means for displaying the extracted sales target name;
Program to make it function.

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