JP7570206B2 - Transaction processing device, transaction processing program, and transaction processing method - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a technology for trading objects.

There is known an electronic commerce system in which individual users buy and sell objects. In such an electronic commerce system, it is common for the seller to send the object to the buyer after the transaction is completed.

Patent No. 6542932

One challenge is to conduct transactions while better guaranteeing the quality of the items being stored.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide technology that allows transactions to be conducted while better guaranteeing the quality of the stored objects.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, an embodiment of the present invention is a transaction processing device for trading stored objects, and includes an ownership information management unit that manages ownership information in which an object ID that uniquely identifies the object is associated with a user ID that uniquely identifies an owning user who is the owner of the object, a storage information management unit that manages storage information in which the object ID is associated with a storage location ID that uniquely identifies a specified storage location, a request acquisition unit that acquires a transaction request for the object from another user other than the owning user, a determination unit that determines whether the owning user identified by the user ID associated with the transaction object in the ownership information has accepted the transaction request, and a transaction processing unit that changes the user ID indicating the owning user associated with the transaction object in the ownership information to a user ID that uniquely identifies the other user if the transaction request is accepted.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a transaction processing system. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a transaction processing device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the terminal device. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the transaction processing device. FIG. FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing transaction information. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of a transaction process. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing an example of cooperation with another system.

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention with reference to the drawings.

(Transaction Processing System)
A transaction processing system according to the present embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of the transaction processing system.

As shown in FIG. 1, the transaction processing system according to this embodiment is a system that processes transactions for objects stored in a storage facility WH, and includes a transaction processing device 1 connected to the storage facility WH via a network, and terminal devices 2a and 2b connected to the transaction processing device 1 via the network. In the following description, the terminal device 2 used by a user who is the owner of the object is referred to as terminal device 2a, and the terminal device 2 used by a user who requests a transaction for this object is referred to as terminal device 2b. In addition, when there is no need to distinguish between terminal device 2a and terminal device 2b, they are collectively referred to as terminal device 2.

In this embodiment, the object to be stored and traded in the storage facility WH is a wine bottle W. The wine bottle W is stored in one of a number of storage positions SL provided on a storage shelf SR within the storage facility WH, which has been adjusted so that the internal environment, including temperature and humidity, is within a substantially constant range suitable for storing the wine bottle W. The stored wine bottle W is owned by an individual or organization and has been deposited in the storage facility WH by the owner.

Each wine bottle W is provided with an identification medium BIM that stores identification information (bottle ID) that uniquely identifies the wine bottle W, and each storage position SL in the storage shelf SR is provided with an identification medium SIM that stores identification information (storage position ID) that uniquely identifies the storage position SL. Examples of such identification media include RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier) tags, beacons that periodically emit radio signals, and image codes.

When a wine bottle W is stored in the storage WH, a storage process is performed in which the scanner S reads the identification medium BIM of the wine bottle W and the identification medium SIM of the storage location SL, and this storage process associates the wine bottle W with the storage location SL and records the storage date and time. In addition, when a wine bottle W is removed from the storage WH, an unloading process is performed in which at least the scanner S reads the identification medium BIM of the wine bottle W, and this unloading process records the unloading date and time. The processing results of the storage process and unloading process are obtained by the transaction processing device 1 via the network as storage information and unloading information.

The transaction processing device 1 is connected to the scanner S via a network, and acquires entry and exit information from the scanner S, as well as attribute information and ownership information (described below) as registration information. The terminal device 2a is used by a user who is the owner of the wine bottles W stored in the storage facility WH, and is configured to be connectable to a network.

(Hardware configuration)
The hardware configurations of the transaction processing device and the terminal device will now be described. Figures 2 and 3 are block diagrams showing the hardware configurations of the transaction processing device and the terminal device, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, the transaction processing device 1 includes, as hardware, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a storage device 13, an input/output I/F (Interface) 14, and a network I/F 15. The CPU 11 and RAM 12 work together to execute various functions, and the storage device 13 stores various data used in the processes executed by the various functions. The input/output I/F 14 inputs and outputs data to and from input devices such as a keyboard and output devices such as a display connected to the transaction processing device 1. The network I/F 15 communicates with other devices such as the scanner S and terminal device 2 via a network.

The terminal device 2 is a tablet-type terminal, and as shown in FIG. 3, includes the following hardware components: a CPU 21, a RAM 22, a storage device 23, a touch panel 24, a network I/F 25, and a camera 26. The CPU 21 and RAM 22 work together to execute various functions, and the storage device 23 stores various data used in the processes executed by the various functions. The touch panel 24 is an input/output device having a display and a touch sensor. The network I/F 25 communicates with the transaction processing device 1 via a network.

(Functional configuration and various information)
The functional configuration of the transaction processing device and various information will be described. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the transaction processing device. Figs. 5 to 7 are diagrams showing ownership information, storage information, and transaction information, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 4, the transaction processing device 1 according to this embodiment has the following functions: an information acquisition unit 101, a storage information management unit 102, an ownership information management unit 103, a request acquisition unit 104, a request transmission unit 105, a judgment unit 106, a transaction processing unit 107, and a transaction information generation unit 108.

The information acquisition unit 101 acquires the entry information and the exit information from the scanner S, and acquires the ownership information input as registration information via an input device such as a keyboard. The entry information indicates the wine bottle W, the storage location SL where the wine bottle W is stored, and the entry date and time. The exit information indicates the wine bottle W that has been removed from the warehouse and the exit date and time. The ownership information will be described in detail later.

The storage information management unit 102 manages storage information based on the incoming and outgoing information acquired by the information acquisition unit 101. The ownership information management unit 103 manages the ownership information acquired by the information acquisition unit 101.

The request acquisition unit 104 acquires a transaction request transmitted by the terminal device 2b into which a user who desires to own the wine bottle W logs in. The request transmission unit 105 transmits the transaction request acquired by the request acquisition unit 104 to the terminal device 2a into which a user who is the owner of the wine bottle W indicated in the transaction request logs in. The determination unit 106 determines whether the response to the transaction request transmitted by the request transmission unit 105 is an acceptance or rejection of the transaction.

When the determination unit 106 determines that the transaction has been accepted, the transaction processing unit 107 performs payment using the payment system PS as necessary, and changes the owner of the wine bottle W that is the subject of the transaction. The transaction information generation unit 108 manages the results of the transaction processing by the transaction processing unit 107 as transaction information, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ownership information is information that associates a bottle ID with a user ID that uniquely identifies the user who owns the wine bottle W indicated by the bottle ID. This ownership information is registered when the wine bottle W is deposited in the storage facility WH, and is updated by the transaction processing unit 107.

The storage information is based on the incoming information and outgoing information, and as shown in FIG. 6, it is information that associates a bottle ID, a storage location ID and incoming date and time included in the incoming information that includes this bottle ID, and an outgoing date and time included in the outgoing information that includes this bottle ID.

As shown in FIG. 7, the transaction information is information indicating the transaction details of a wine bottle W, and is information that associates the bottle ID of the subject of the transaction, a user ID indicating the previous owner immediately before the transaction, a user ID indicating the new owner immediately after the transaction, and the transaction date and time. According to such transaction information, by using transaction information including the same bottle ID, it is possible to refer to which user previously owned the wine bottle W indicated by this bottle ID. This transaction information is made public so that it can be viewed by users other than the owner. At this time, blockchain technology may be used to prevent tampering with the transaction history.

(Transaction Processing)
The operation of the transaction process will be described. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the transaction process. This transaction process is a process for changing the owner based on a transaction request and generating transaction information indicating the transaction content. Note that this transaction process is executed periodically.

As shown in FIG. 8, first, the request acquisition unit 104 determines whether or not a transaction request has been acquired from the terminal device 2b (S101). This transaction request includes a bottle ID indicating a wine bottle W as the transaction object, a user ID indicating a user requesting the transaction of this wine bottle W, and a transaction type indicating the type of transaction. Transaction types include "transfer" in which the transaction object is transferred free of charge, "purchase" in which the transaction object is acquired by paying a price, and "exchange" in which the transaction object is exchanged for another object. If the transaction type is "purchase", the transaction request also includes a price, and if the transaction type is "exchange", the transaction request also includes a bottle ID indicating the exchange object.

When a transaction request is acquired (S101, YES), the request sending unit 105 sends the transaction request to the terminal device 2a logged in with the user ID associated with the bottle ID included in the acquired transaction request in the ownership information (S102). Next, the determination unit 106 determines whether the transmitted transaction request has been accepted by the terminal device 2a (S103).

If the transaction request is accepted (S103, YES), the transaction processing unit 107 determines whether the transaction type indicated by the accepted transaction request is a purchase (S104).

If the transaction type is purchase (S104, YES), the transaction processing unit 107 determines whether the user who requested the transaction has performed a payment process using the payment system PS (S105).

When the settlement process is performed (S105, YES), the transaction processing unit 107 changes the user ID associated with the bottle ID indicating the object of the transaction in the ownership information to the user ID of the transaction requester (S106). Note that when the transaction type is an exchange, the user ID associated with the bottle ID indicating the object of exchange included in the transaction request in the ownership information is changed to the user ID of the transaction destination.

After the user ID is changed, the transaction information generation unit 108 generates transaction information that associates the bottle ID indicating the object of the transaction, the user IDs indicating the previous and new owners, and the transaction date and time (S107). Note that this transaction information is to be accompanied by an electronic signature. Furthermore, if the transaction type is an exchange, transaction information is also generated for the object of the exchange. After generating the transaction information, the request acquisition unit 104 again determines whether or not a transaction request has been acquired from the terminal device 2b (S101).

Also, in step S105, if payment processing has not been performed (S105, NO), the transaction processing unit 107 again determines whether the user who made the transaction request has performed payment processing using the payment system PS (S105).

Also, in step S104, if the transaction type is not purchase (S104, NO), the transaction processing unit 107 changes the user ID associated with the bottle ID indicating the transaction target in the ownership information to the user ID of the transaction requester (S106).

Also, in step S103, if the transaction request is not accepted and is rejected (S103, NO), the request acquisition unit 104 again determines whether or not a transaction request has been acquired from the terminal device 2b (S101).

Also, in step S101, if a transaction request is not acquired (S101, NO), the request acquisition unit 104 again determines whether a transaction request has been acquired from the terminal device 2b (S101).

In this way, by rewriting the owner of the wine bottle W while it is stored in the storage facility WH, it is possible to carry out a transaction with quality guaranteed. Note that in this embodiment, the object to be stored and traded is the wine bottle W, but it may be other objects. Such other objects may include, for example, other alcoholic beverages, food, artworks, etc.

(Interaction with other systems)
Cooperation with other systems will now be described with reference to Fig. 9, which is a schematic diagram showing an example of cooperation with other systems.

The transaction processing device 1 described above may be configured to utilize information obtained in transport history management for managing the transport status of an object, storage history management for managing the storage status of an object, and shared processing management for sharing food and beverages such as a wine bottle W as an object among multiple people. For example, for a wine bottle W managed in storage history management, storage history information indicating a history of measured values related to the storage environment such as temperature, humidity, vibration, and illuminance may be associated with a bottle ID, and the storage history information may be made viewable by a user who is the owner of the wine bottle W indicated by this bottle ID or a user who is the transaction partner. In this case, the storage history information is acquired by the storage information management unit 102 and managed so that it can be viewed by users.

In this embodiment, the transaction processing program is described as being pre-installed inside the transaction processing device described above, but the transaction processing program of the present invention also includes one stored in a storage medium. Here, storage media refers to all media that can be read and executed by the computer that serves as the transaction processing device described above, such as magnetic tape, magnetic disk (hard disk drive, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD disk, etc.), magneto-optical disk (MO, etc.), flash memory, etc., media that are removable from the transaction processing device, and media that can be transmitted via a network.

Although an embodiment of the invention has been described, this embodiment is presented as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. This new embodiment can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. This embodiment and its modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims.

1 Transaction processing device 102 Storage information management unit 103 Ownership information management unit 104 Request acquisition unit 106 Determination unit 107 Transaction processing unit

Claims (6)

A transaction processing device for conducting transactions of stored objects, comprising:
an ownership information management unit that manages ownership information in which an object ID that uniquely identifies the object and a user ID that uniquely identifies an owner user who is an owner of the object are associated with each other;
a storage information management unit that manages storage information in which the object ID is associated with a storage location ID that uniquely indicates a predetermined storage location;
a request acquisition unit that acquires a transaction request for the object from a user other than the owner user;
a determination unit that determines whether an owner user identified by a user ID associated with the transaction object in the ownership information has accepted the transaction request;
a transaction processing unit that, when the transaction request is accepted, changes a user ID indicating an owner user associated with the transaction object in the ownership information to a user ID that uniquely indicates the other user ;
The storage information management unit acquires new storage history information indicating the storage environment of the object and makes the information publicly available for reference by the other users . The transaction processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a transaction information generation unit that generates transaction information for the accepted transaction request in which the object ID, the user ID before the change, and the user ID after the change are associated with each other. The transaction processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that the transaction information generation unit adds an electronic signature to the transaction information. The transaction processing device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the transaction information is made publicly available for reference by the other users. A transaction processing program for conducting a transaction of a stored object, comprising:
Computer,
an ownership information management unit that manages ownership information in which an object ID that uniquely identifies the object and a user ID that uniquely identifies an owner user who is an owner of the object are associated with each other;
a storage information management unit that manages storage information in which the object ID is associated with a storage location ID that uniquely indicates a predetermined storage location;
a request acquisition unit that acquires a transaction request for the object from a user other than the owner user;
a determination unit that determines whether an owner user identified by a user ID associated with the transaction object in the ownership information has accepted the transaction request;
When the transaction request is accepted, the transaction processing unit changes a user ID indicating an owner user associated with the transaction object in the ownership information to a user ID that uniquely indicates the other user ;
The storage information management unit acquires new storage history information indicating the storage environment of the object and makes the information publicly available for reference by other users . A transaction processing method for conducting a transaction of a stored object, comprising the steps of:
The computer
managing ownership information in which an object ID that uniquely identifies the object is associated with a user ID that uniquely identifies an owner user who is an owner of the object;
managing storage information in which the object ID is associated with a storage location ID that uniquely indicates a predetermined storage location;
acquiring a transaction request for the object from a user other than the owner user;
determining whether an owner user identified by a user ID associated with the transaction object in the ownership information has accepted the transaction request;
If the transaction request is accepted, a user ID indicating the owner user associated with the transaction object in the ownership information is changed to a user ID that uniquely indicates the other user ;
A transaction processing method in which storage history information indicating the storage environment of the object is newly acquired and made publicly available for reference by the other users .