KR102568972B1 - System for managing smart vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A smart bending machine management system is provided. A smart bending machine management system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a management server for controlling inventory of products stored in the smart bending machine, data logs related to the smart bending machine, and advertisements output from the smart bending machine, The management server includes: an inventory management unit for managing inventory of products stored in and out of the smart bending machine; a log monitoring unit for collecting data logs detected by the smart bending machine; An advertisement management unit that manages advertisements exposed from the smart vending machine and analyzes advertisement effects based on the data log; may include. Other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Smart bending machine management system {SYSTEM FOR MANAGING SMART VENDING MACHINE}

The present invention relates to a smart bending machine management system, and more particularly, manages inventory, advertisements, and data logs of a plurality of smart bending machines through a management server, so that managers, smart bending machine franchisees, and advertisers can all monitor the operating status in real time. It relates to a system that can be monitored and provides a platform so that users can easily use a smart bending machine.

A vending machine is a device for selling various products, including coffee, beverages, and cigarettes. Basically, products are sold according to the amount of input and payment using credit and cash cards as well as money such as coins and bills. .

These vending machines have the advantage of being able to sell products without a resident salesperson and being able to be installed in a relatively narrow space compared to a store as long as electricity is supplied smoothly. It is possible to sell a variety of products, including instant food and instant food.

As a typical vending machine sells to an unspecified number of people without a separate sales force, it enables the sale of various products belonging to the same or similar items through one machine so that users can select displayed or displayed products. Therefore, if a large number of products that are not popular with users are provided, sales performance may be considerably lowered.

In addition, a business operator operating a conventional vending machine has no choice but to visit the site to check the status or hire a separate manager for periodic management to manage the vending machine, which is very inefficient and costly. it was unnecessarily

KR 10-2017-0092845

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and by having advertisement output, product inventory check, smart bending machine status monitoring through data log, smart bending machine status provision to the user through an application, the smart bending machine The purpose is to provide a system that efficiently manages

In addition, an object of the present invention is to provide a system capable of analyzing the effect of an advertisement output from a smart vending machine by analyzing a data log.

In addition, the present invention provides a system capable of registering and managing products, managing inventory through information recognition characters (QR codes, barcodes), checking location information of smart bending machines, checking product information for sale, checking product inventory information, and pre-payment and on-site pickup. It aims to provide

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

A smart bending machine management system according to an aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems is to control the inventory of products stored in the smart bending machine, data logs related to the smart bending machine, and advertisements output from the smart bending machine. It includes a management server, wherein the management server includes: an inventory management unit for managing inventory of products stored in and out of the smart bending machine; a log monitoring unit that collects data logs detected by the smart bending machine and analyzes smart bending machine status and user patterns based on the data log; An advertisement management unit that manages advertisements exposed from the smart vending machine and analyzes advertisement effects based on the data log; may include.

Other specific details of the invention are included in the detailed description and drawings.

According to the present invention as described above, it has various effects as follows.

According to the present invention, managers, affiliated store owners, and advertisers can monitor the operating status of smart bending machines in real time through the management server.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to establish an optimal operating plan for the smart bending machine by utilizing the data log collected through the smart bending machine.

In addition, according to the present invention, by analyzing the advertising effect output from the smart vending machine using the data log collected through the smart vending machine, it is possible to accurately provide the advertising effect to the advertiser and increase the advertiser's advertisement request rate.

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

1 is a block diagram showing a smart bending machine system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a smart bending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for analyzing advertisement effects according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a promotion code according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a smart bending machine in a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is an exemplary diagram schematically illustrating a product registration and management page according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods of achieving them, will become clear with reference to the detailed description of the following embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, only these embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and are common in the art to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully inform the person skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims.

Terminology used herein is for describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, singular forms also include plural forms unless specifically stated otherwise in a phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and/or "comprising" does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other elements other than the recited elements. Like reference numerals throughout the specification refer to like elements, and “and/or” includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited elements. Although "first", "second", etc. are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms, of course. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. Accordingly, it goes without saying that the first element mentioned below may also be the second element within the technical spirit of the present invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this specification may be used with meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly specifically defined.

The spatially relative terms "below", "beneath", "lower", "above", "upper", etc. It can be used to easily describe a component's correlation with other components. Spatially relative terms should be understood as including different orientations of elements in use or operation in addition to the orientations shown in the drawings. For example, if you flip a component that is shown in a drawing, a component described as "below" or "beneath" another component will be placed "above" the other component. can Thus, the exemplary term “below” may include directions of both below and above. Components may also be oriented in other orientations, and thus spatially relative terms may be interpreted according to orientation.

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

1 is a block diagram showing a smart bending machine system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a smart bending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, referring to FIG. 1, the smart bending machine management system according to an embodiment of the present invention allows the management server 100 to manage the smart bending machine 200 so that the user Using various information (gender, age, purchasing propensity, etc.) of users) to predict and recommend products that users are likely to purchase, output video advertisements, check product inventory, monitor vending machine status, analyze advertising effectiveness, and various payment methods, etc. can have To this end, the smart bending machine management system may include a management server 100 , a smart bending machine 200 and a user device 300 .

In one embodiment, the system of the present invention can remotely query, control and control all smart bending machines 200 that have been installed through the management server 100. Here, items that can be managed may include inventory, products, sales, advertisements, and the like. In addition, the system of the present invention can collect real-time data logs to monitor user activities through the touch of the smart bending machine. Here, the touch of the smart bending machine may include all actions of the user pressing a touch screen or a purchase button to use functions of the smart bending machine. Here, the real-time data log may include an error log, a payment related log (cash/card/card company, etc.), a sales log, a user activity log, and the like. In addition, the system of the present invention can perform advertisement exposure management and effect analysis for each smart vending machine through advertisement registration. In addition, the function of the management server 100 can be used in the smart bending machine 200, and all contents managed or modified in the management server 100 can be applied to a specific smart bending machine 200 in real time. In addition, when registering a promotional code, when the corresponding discount code (barcode or QR) is recognized by the smart bending machine 200, a key value such as a discount may be automatically applied. Even in the smart bending machine 200's own program, inventory correction for each smart bending machine 200 is possible, and payment confirmation and cancellation functions can be implemented.

In one embodiment, the management server 200 is connected to the Internet to control a plurality of smart bending machines 200 in a remote place, and transmits various data (eg, advertising data) to the smart bending machine 200, It can function to manage the operating state of the smart bending machine 200.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may include a control unit 110, a database 120, an inventory management unit 130, a log monitoring unit 140, and an advertisement management unit 150.

In one embodiment, the control unit 110 controls each component included in the management server 100 as a whole, and registers and manages franchisees of the smart bending machine 200, users of the user device 300, etc. as members function can be performed. In addition, the control unit 110 may calculate user preferences, user recommended products, and the like through data logs collected through the log monitoring unit 140 .

For example, the controller 110 may analyze the user's gender and age group when the products are shipped, and calculate the user's consumption pattern result for each product.

In one embodiment, the database 120 includes a member management DB, an advertisement DB, a map DB created by converting location information of the smart bending machine 200 into a database, and identification information of the smart bending machine 200 and the user device 300. , It may be configured with a smart bending machine 200 DB including location information and management status information. For example, the smart vending machine identification information may include a city code field, a region code field, an installation date field, a detailed address field, a contact field, a vending machine code field, and the like.

In one embodiment, the inventory management unit 130 may manage the inventory of products stored in and out of the smart bending machine 200 . For example, the inventory management unit 130 collects real-time sales analysis (pos) from smart banding machines 200 installed in multiple locations across the country through real-time product arrival and departure analysis, and analyzes, collects, and settles may be

For example, the inventory management unit 130 includes branch/store management where products and advertisements for each branch can be selected, manager/affiliate owner account creation and member management for granting authority, advertiser registration, advertisement for each branch, and advertisement product selection. advertisement management that can register category and product details, sales management that can search sales status by branch, promotion management that can register promotions using QR/barcodes, user use by branch You can operate an interface that includes a log inquiry function that can analyze figures. Here, the branch may mean the smart bending machine 200, and the franchisee may be a person who earns profits by operating the smart bending machine 200.

In one embodiment, the log monitoring unit 140 may collect data logs detected by the smart bending machine 200 and store the data logs in the database 120 .

In one embodiment, the advertisement management unit 150 may manage advertisements exposed from the smart vending machine 200 based on advertisement data and analyze advertisement effects based on data logs. The advertisement data may include contents constituting the advertisement and various types of information about the advertisement.

For example, the advertisement management unit 150 may determine the type of advertisement information displayed on the smart bending machine 200 based on user identification information. To this end, the advertisement management unit 150 searches the database 120 of the management server 100 by using the user's identification information obtained by scanning a barcode or user's face or by direct input of the user, thereby obtaining the user's previous purchase history information. is obtained, and advertisement information may be composed of products that are determined to be highly likely to be purchased by the user based on previous purchase detail information. For example, products that are determined to be highly likely to be purchased by the user include products belonging to the same product category as the user's previously purchased product, products from the same seller as the previous purchased product, and other users who have purchased the previously purchased product with high frequency. It may be a purchased product or the like.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may provide location information of the smart bending machine 100, sales product information, and product inventory information to the user through an application, and may provide payment / steaming and on-site pickup functions. there is.

Specifically, for example, the management server 100 provides a map and a map on which the location of the plurality of smart bending machines 200 and the smart bending machine 200 closest to the user device 300 are automatically displayed through an application. It is possible to provide a function of checking the location information of the smart bending machine based on the smart bending machine detail page displayed by clicking the smart bending machine 200 displayed in . For example, the location of a plurality of smart bending machines 200 may be exposed on a map displayed on the main screen of the application, and the smart bending machine closest to the user may be automatically exposed on the application screen based on the location, and the user When a specific smart bending machine 200 is clicked, a detailed screen for the clicked smart bending machine 200 may be displayed.

In addition, for example, the management server 100 displays products on sale in real time from the smart bending machine 200 selected by the user and sells the smart bending machine 200 based on a sales page including detailed information of each product. A function to check product information may be provided. For example, products being sold in real time on the smart bending machine 200 selected by the user may be exposed on the application screen in the form of an online shopping mall. For example, sales product information may be automatically shared while the management server 100 and the application exchange signals through an API.

In addition, for example, the management server 100 may provide a function of checking product inventory information of the smart bending machine 200 based on an inventory list of products being sold in real time in a plurality of smart bending machines 200. . For example, a manager may check the inventory of products being sold in the smart bending machine 200 through the management server 100, and this inventory check function may be performed in real time.

In addition, for example, the management server 100 removes the user's pre-paid product from the inventory list in advance, and when the identifier corresponding to the pre-payment is confirmed, the pre-paid product is automatically discharged and the on-site pickup function can provide For example, if a user selects a desired product and pays with a pre-registered credit card, a steaming function may be applied to the product in the smart bending machine 200, and the purchase function of the product is disabled so that other users cannot purchase it. can That is, in the case of a popular product, it may be a function to prevent another person from pre-purchasing and selling out on the spot.

In addition, for example, the management server 100 may display product images, product videos, product detailed images, product detailed videos, product detailed descriptions, product hashtags, product prices, product discount prices, recommended products, and exposure of smart bending machines. It is possible to provide a product registration and management page that sets the user authentication function through order and exposure and ID card.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the product registration and management page is a user who can set category, brand, code product name, stock quantity, supply price, selling price, regular price, thumbnail, recommended product, adult authentication and exposure. may contain interfaces,

In addition, when the product registration and management page is set or modified for the first time, the corresponding settings or modifications can be applied to a plurality of smart bending machines in real time. For example, the information obtained through the product registration and management page of the management server 100 may be reflected in the smart bending machine 200 in real time.

In addition, for example, when information recognition characters (eg, barcode QR codes) are attached to each individual product, the plurality of smart bending machines 200 transmit the information recognition characters attached to the product through the information recognition reader to the corresponding product. It scans every time it is shipped or shipped, and transmits the scanned product's stock/release information to the management server 100 in real time, and the management server 100 may change the stock of the product when receiving the product's stock/release information. That is, when loading stock in the smart bending machine 200, the product code can be scanned through a pre-installed QR / barcode reader or a separate scanner, and the management server 100 can change the stock quantity of the smart bending machine 200 can

In one embodiment, the smart vending machine 200 may manage inventory of products under the control of the management server 100, output advertisements to at least some portions, and collect data logs.

For example, the smart bending machine 200 may be a device that is installed in a public place or commercial facility and, when a product is stored therein, withdraws a specific product and provides it to the user when the user pays a predetermined fee.

In one embodiment, the smart bending machine 200 may include a control unit 210, a state collection module 220, a communication module 230, a display unit 240 and a short-distance communication module 250.

In one embodiment, the state collection unit 220 basically checks the operating state of the smart bending machine 200 including temperature, power supply, product and change, and various sensors for this are installed together to interlock signals. this will be done The collected information for seamlessly checking the status of the smart bending machine 200 may include information such as temperature and humidity inside the smart bending machine 200, whether goods are shipped in and out, whether money is put in, whether a button is pressed, and the like. A variety of information may be collected using a sensor, and signals may be utilized.

In one embodiment, the communication unit 230 transmits the operational status collected by the status collection unit 220 to the management server 100 and transmits the management server 100 and data transmission/reception, and the user device 300 ), or the advertisement transmitted from the management server 100 is received. To this end, it is possible to apply various known wired and wireless communication means, and preferably, a communication module such as a commercial mobile phone communication network can be applied.

In one embodiment, the display unit 240 is configured to output product information and advertisements, and a touch screen LCD or OLED is installed on the front of the smart bending machine 200 to output a purchase page, product detailed information, etc. when selling a product. and output various advertisements related to the product.

In one embodiment, the short-distance communication module 250 is a component that transmits an authentication request signal to the user device 300 and recognizes a user or a promotion code through an authentication signal (identifier) transmitted from the user device 300. To this end, various short-distance wireless communication modules capable of communicating with the user device 300 can be applied. For example, a Bluetooth 4.0 beacon signal is used to transmit an authentication request signal at a set cycle.

In one embodiment, the control unit 210 plays a key role in converting a conventional vending machine into a smart vending machine by processing signals that can check various states of the smart bending machine 200 collected by the state collection unit 220. , it is possible to basically control the status collection unit 220, the communication unit 230, the display unit 240, the short-distance communication unit 250, and the input/output interface 260.

For example, the control unit 210 controls the communication unit 230 to output an advertisement according to transmission of a periodic operating state and reception of an advertisement to the display unit 240 . Also, the controller 210 may perform user authentication and payment by controlling the short-range communication unit 250 . In addition, the controller 210 may interwork with a sensor capable of detecting temperature and inventory of products and small change. In addition, the control unit 210 controls the smart bending machine 200 using the information collected from the sensor, processes the information collected from the sensor and stores it as a data log, and stores the data log in real time to the management server 100. can be sent to

For example, the controller 210 may process an error log, a payment related log, a sales log, and a user activity log obtained through a sensor and transmit the processed log to the management server 100 in real time. In addition, the control unit 210 transmits the amount of input and output of products to the management server 100 using the communication unit 230 . Here, the warehousing and warehousing amount includes a warehousing amount and a warehousing amount of each of the products.

In one embodiment, the control unit 210 sequentially displays text or video advertisements in various formats prepared in advance according to the advertisement data received through the management server 100 on the display unit 240, or when a product purchase button is operated. At this time, the text or video advertisement of the corresponding product can be displayed. At this time, sound may be output through the speaker 28 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , a smart bending machine 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main body 21, a touch screen 22, and an input/output interface 260.

In one embodiment, the touch screen 22 may include a display area and a touch area. The display area may be an area where product information, a product purchase page, and advertisement information are visibly displayed, and a plurality of selection areas are included in the touch area. Here, the plurality of selection areas may include an area in which each of the products can be selected by a touch method and an area in which a detail page of an advertisement can be selected. Of course, this is only an example, and all areas may be touchable without being divided into a display area and a touch area. For example, if an area where an advertisement is displayed is touched, a detailed advertisement page may be displayed.

For example, the touch screen 22 may display an intro page, a product detail page, a shopping cart page, and a payment page for the user to see. The intro page may have a screen configuration similar to the product display of the actual smart bending machine, and may induce purchase of the user. The product detail page may include an actual product picture, a detailed usage method, and a list of related recommended products. The shopping cart page is a page where you can check the products you want to purchase at a glance and is a page where the user can select the final purchase product. The payment page is a page where you can select a final payment method and proceed with payment.

For example, the touch screen 22 may output an advertisement for the user to see, and the advertisement may include an initial splash, a custom banner, a recommended product description area, a video advertisement, and the like. The initial splash may be a 2-3 second exposure advertisement that is fixedly exposed at the beginning of use of the smart bending machine 200, and the custom banner may be a menu in which a customized product image is inserted to induce clicks. When browsing other products, the recommended product may appear on a partial area of the touch screen 22 in the form of a recommended product. Video advertisements may be continuously displayed during the checkout phase or purchase.

For example, when a specific product is selected by a user's touch detected on the touch screen 22, the controller 210 may control an internal drive unit to deliver the product to the outside through the product outlet 30. .

For example, when any one of the products is selected through the touch screen 22, the controller 210 may display unique information corresponding to the selected product on the touch screen 22. Here, the unique information may include information such as product information, components, and effects of the corresponding product.

In one embodiment, the input/output interface 260 includes an input interface and an output interface, and the input interface may include a card reader 24, an ID scanner 23, a bill reader 25, and a barcode reader 26. The output interface may include a sensor module 27, a speaker 28, a bill dispenser 28, and a product discharge port 30. Each configuration may be implemented through well-known technologies.

In one embodiment, the sensor module 28 is composed of a plurality of sensor means, for example, sensor means for detecting the remaining product amount of the smart bending machine 200, sensor means for detecting external impact, sensor means for detecting the amount of money A sensor means, a sensor means for detecting returns, a sensor means for detecting an abnormality in product dispensing, a sensor means for detecting the time a user exists outside, and the like may be provided. , When a failure occurs due to an external shock, etc., when the amount of money exceeds a set value, management status information including returned goods and product dispensing abnormality can be detected and transmitted to the controller 210.

For example, the card reader 24, the bill reader 25, or the barcode reader 26 is a part that performs payment corresponding to order information of products ordered by the user through the smart bending machine 200. The card reader 24 may read payment information from a credit or debit card. Alternatively, the barcode reader 26 may read payment information through a barcode displayed on the screen of the user device 300 . The payment information may include a user's credit card number, debit card number, or account number, but is not limited thereto. The bill reader 25 may obtain data on the input amount from the user.

In one embodiment, the main body 21 may have an internal structure in which a plurality of storage units capable of arranging and storing products are provided, and products can be discharged from each storage unit to the product outlet 30 .

In one embodiment, the smart bending machine 200, although not shown in the drawings, may be further installed with a camera (not shown) for capturing an external image and transmitting the captured image to the controller 210.

In one embodiment, the user device 300 is provided by the management server 100 and an application equipped with a purchase function of products sold by the smart bending machine 200 may be installed. For example, the user of the user device 300 may pay for a product to be purchased through an application.

For example, the user can use the smart bending machine 200 more conveniently by executing an application capable of communicating with the smart bending machine 200 on the user device 300 . When the user inputs personal identification information and payment information into the user device 300, the application may provide a barcode corresponding to the user's identification information and payment information. For example, the barcode may be a two-dimensional code such as a QR (Quick Response) code, but is not limited thereto.

On the other hand, the user's identification information is any information that can be specified by distinguishing the user from other users in relation to the use of the smart bending machine 200, and may be, for example, an ID or a membership number. User identification information is stored in the management server 100 that operates in association with an application running on the user device 300 .

For example, the user device 300 may be provided with a short-range communication module for communicating with the smart bending machine 200 . Here, the short-distance communication module is a module that enables direct wireless communication between the user device 300 and the smart bending machine 200 without going through other hardware. For example, the short-distance communication module uses Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency) Identification), infrared communication (IrDA, Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee, NFC (Near Field Communication), and the like.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for analyzing advertisement effects according to an embodiment of the present invention. The operations of FIG. 3 may be performed by the management server 100, the smart bending machine 200, or the user device 300 disclosed in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , in one embodiment, the management server 100 may output an advertisement through the smart vending machine 200 in operation 31 . For example, the advertisement may include content related to a product or advertisement content according to an advertiser's request regardless of the product.

In one embodiment, the smart bending machine 200 may collect data logs in operation 32 . The data log may include an error log, a payment related log, a sales log, and a user activity log. Here, the user activity log is the user touch detected by the smart bending machine 200, the number of times the user is exposed to the smart bending machine 200, the time the user is exposed to the smart bending machine 200, the number of times the user touches the advertisement, and the user may include a purchase history of

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may calculate the advertisement exposure according to the following equation using the data log in operation 33.

math formula

Ad exposure = (W1*D1) + (W2*D2) + (W3*D3) + (W4*D4) + (W5*D5)

In Equation 1, D1 is the purchase rate of the product corresponding to the advertisement, D2 is the number of touches of the user's advertisement, D3 is the number of touches of the user's device while the advertisement is exposed on the smart vending machine, and D4 is the number of times the advertisement is touched on the smart vending machine. The number of times the user was exposed on the smart bending machine during exposure, D5 is the time the user was exposed while the advertisement was exposed on the smart bending machine, and W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5 are weights.

The degree of advertisement exposure in the smart bending machine 200 is a criterion for determining how much the user is exposed to the advertisement when using the smart bending machine 200 . Accordingly, the advertisement exposure may be calculated based on the probability that the user sees the advertisement while the advertisement is being displayed. That is, in the case of D1, if the purchase rate of a product corresponding to the advertisement among products actually purchased while the advertisement is displayed is high, it can be determined that the advertisement has an effect. In addition, in the case of D2, if the number of actually touching the advertisement is high, it may be determined that the advertisement is well exposed to the user. In addition, since all of D3, D4, and D5 are based on the number/time the user touches the smart vending machine 200 or stays in front of the machine while the advertisement is displayed, they are all highly likely to be exposed to the advertisement. Accordingly, all of D1 to D5 may be objective indicators for determining whether a user is exposed to an advertisement.

Meanwhile, W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5 in Equation 1 are weights for the respective variables D1 to D5. In an embodiment, the weights multiplied with each variable may be calculated in proportion to the influence of the actual advertisement exposure. For example, the weight size for each of the variables D1 to D5 contributing to the actual exposure amount in the smart bending machine 200 may be calculated to satisfy W1>W2>W3>W4=W5. The reason why the weight is calculated as described above is that the quality of exposure is higher when actually purchased by an advertisement or when a user clicks on an advertisement than when the user touches or is exposed to a vending machine while the advertisement is displayed. That is, in the case of D1 and D2, it is highly likely that the user was influenced by the advertisement. In addition, since touching the bending machine while the advertisement is displayed is a more active action than merely the number or time of exposure to the bending machine, the probability of seeing the advertisement is high. Accordingly, weights may be determined in consideration of this point.

In an embodiment, all of the weights may be expressed as percentages, may change according to variables and manager settings, or may be automatically calculated by machine learning.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may analyze the advertising effect based on the degree of advertisement exposure in operation 34 . For example, it can be analyzed that the higher the advertisement exposure value, the higher the advertisement effect.

According to the present invention, the smart bending machine 200 can know how many people have touched, what the purchase conversion rate is, etc., and can also check the user's exposure frequency, staying time, etc. using a sensor module. Therefore, by calculating the degree of advertisement exposure using data logs rather than simply displaying advertisements, the present invention can accurately measure advertisement effects compared to the conventional methods.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of processing a promotion code according to an embodiment of the present invention. The operations of FIG. 4 may be performed by the management server 100, the smart bending machine 200, or the user device 300 disclosed in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , in one embodiment, the management server 100 may generate an identifier corresponding to the user device 300 in operation 41 . The identifier may be the user's ID.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may verify whether the identifier is valid when receiving the identifier through at least one of the application or the plurality of smart vending machines in operation 42 . The management server 100 may verify the identifier by comparing the previously stored identifier with the received identifier.

In an embodiment, the management server 100 may provide a promotion code to the user device 300 through an application when the identifier is valid in operation 43 .

In one embodiment, when the smart bending machine 200 acquires the promotion code from the user device 300 through the input/output interface 260 in operation 44, a key value corresponding to the promotion code is automatically applied. and display related screens. For example, the touch screen 22 may display an amount to which a promotional code is applied on a purchase page or a payment page.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a smart bending machine in a user device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The operations of FIG. 5 may be performed by the management server 100, the smart bending machine 200, or the user device 300 disclosed in FIG. 1 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , in one embodiment, the management server 100 may provide the user device 300 with a map on which the currently active smart bending machine is displayed through an application in operation 51 . Here, the map may be set to display an area around the location of the user device 300 based on location information (GPS information) of the user device 300 .

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may receive an input for selecting one of a plurality of smart bending machines from the user device 300 through an application in operation 52 . For example, the user can select any one smart bending machine from the map.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 provides, in operation 53, a list of products on sale in the smart bending machine 200 selected based on the received input, detailed information, and stock status to the user device 300 in real time. can do.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may receive a product purchase request from the user device 300 through an application in operation 54 . For example, a user may select one product from a list of products.

In one embodiment, in operation 55, the management server 100 checks the inventory status of a plurality of smart bending machines through the inventory management unit 130 to check at least one smart bending machine equipped with a product corresponding to the request. there is.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 may compare the identified location of at least one smart bending machine with the location of the user device in operation 56 .

In one embodiment, the management server 100 displays, in operation 57, the smart bending machine 200 closest to the user device 300 among at least one smart bending machine among the smart bending machines on a map, or the closest smart bending machine is displayed. The included guide message may be transmitted to the user device 300 . The guide message may be transmitted through an alarm in the application or a separate message application.

In one embodiment, the management server 100 and the smart vending machine 200 may process a purchase event in operation 58 . For example, the smart vending machine 200 may perform payment processing corresponding to the user's purchase information. In the payment process, when a message requesting the smart vending machine 200 to scan a payment means such as a user's credit card is displayed on the display unit 24, and the user scans the payment means in response to this, the controller ( This can be done by performing payment based on the information scanned in 210).

Meanwhile, for example, the smart bending machine 200 is linked in real time with an application provided by the management server 100, and when payment for a product is completed through the application, the inventory of the product for which payment has been completed can be changed. .

A smart bending machine management system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a management server for controlling inventory of products stored in the smart bending machine, data logs related to the smart bending machine, and advertisements output from the smart bending machine, The management server includes: an inventory management unit for managing inventory of products stored in and out of the smart bending machine; a log monitoring unit for collecting data logs detected by the smart bending machine; An advertisement management unit that manages advertisements exposed from the smart vending machine and analyzes advertisement effects based on the data log; may include.

According to various embodiments, the data log includes an error log, a payment related log, a sales log, and a user activity log, and the user activity log includes a user touch detected by the smart bending machine and a user exposed by the smart bending machine. It may include the number of times the user has been exposed to the smart vending machine, the number of times the user touches the advertisement, and the user's purchase history.

According to various embodiments, the advertisement management unit may analyze the advertisement effect according to the calculated advertisement exposure according to the following equation. Here, Equation: Ad exposure = (W1 * D1) + (W2 * D2) + (W3 * D3) + (W4 * D4) + (W5 * D5), where D1 is the purchase rate of the product corresponding to the advertisement , D2 is the number of times a user touches an advertisement, D3 is the number of times a user touches a device while an advertisement is exposed on a smart vending machine, D4 is the number of times a user is exposed on a smart vending machine while an advertisement is exposed on the smart vending machine, and D5 is The time during which the user is exposed while the advertisement is exposed on the smart vending machine, and W1, W2, W3, W4, and W5 are weights.

According to various embodiments, a user device provided by the management server and installed with an application having a purchase function of goods sold by the smart bending machine; and a plurality of smart vending machines that store different types of goods, enable storage and delivery of the goods, output the advertisement to at least a part, and collect the data log.

According to various embodiments, the management server generates an identifier corresponding to the user device, and when the identifier is received through at least one of the application or the plurality of smart bending machines, whether the identifier is valid is verified, and if the identifier is valid, a promotion code may be provided to the user device through the application.

According to various embodiments, when the plurality of smart bending machines acquire the promotion code from the user device through an input/output interface, automatically apply a key value corresponding to the promotion code and output a related screen. can

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the management server may provide the user device with a map on which the currently active smart bending machine is displayed through the application.

According to various embodiments, the management server receives an input for selecting any one of the plurality of smart bending machines from the user device through the application, and in real time from the selected smart bending machine based on the received input. A list of products on sale, detailed information, and stock status may be provided to the user device.

According to various embodiments, the management server receives a product purchase request from the user device through the application, and checks the stock status of the plurality of smart bending machines through the inventory management unit so that the product corresponding to the request is Checking at least one smart bending machine provided, comparing the location of the identified at least one smart bending machine with the location of the user device, and as a result of the comparison, among the at least one smart bending machine, the user device and the most A nearby smart bending machine may be displayed on the map or a guide message including the nearest smart bending machine may be transmitted to the user device.

According to various embodiments, the smart bending machine is linked in real time with the application provided by the management server, and when payment for the product is completed through the application, the inventory of the product for which payment has been completed may be changed.

According to various embodiments, the management server clicks a map on which the location of the plurality of smart bending machines and the smart bending machine closest to the user device are automatically displayed, and the smart bending machine displayed on the map is clicked through the application. A function of checking the location information of the smart bending machine based on the detailed page of the smart bending machine displayed according to; Products being sold in real time from the smart bending machine selected by the user are displayed, and based on a sales page including detailed information of each product, a function of checking product information for sale of the smart bending machine; A function of checking product stock information of the smart bending machine based on an inventory list of products being sold in real time in the plurality of smart bending machines; and a pre-payment and on-site pick-up function in which the pre-paid product is automatically dispensed when the user removes the pre-paid product from the inventory list and confirms the identifier corresponding to the pre-paid product.

According to various embodiments, the management server may display product images, product videos, product detailed images, product detailed videos, product detailed descriptions, product hashtags, product prices, product discount prices, recommended products, exposure order of smart bending machines, and the like. Provides a product registration and management page for setting user authentication functions through exposure and identification, and when the product registration and management page is set or modified for the first time, the corresponding settings or modifications are transmitted to the plurality of smart bending machines in real time. can be applied

According to various embodiments, the plurality of smart bending machines scan information recognition characters attached to a product through an information recognition reader whenever a corresponding product is received or shipped, and transmits the input/output information of the scanned product to the management server in real time. , and the management server may change the inventory of the corresponding product upon receiving the information of the product's storage and output.

Steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, implemented in a software module executed by hardware, or implemented by a combination thereof. A software module may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), erasable programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), flash memory, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or It may reside in any form of computer readable recording medium well known in the art to which the present invention pertains.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. you will be able to understand Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

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Claims (10)

Including a management server that controls inventory of products stored in the smart bending machine, data logs related to the smart bending machine, and advertisements output from the smart bending machine,
The management server,
Inventory management unit for managing the inventory of goods entering and leaving the smart bending machine;
a log monitoring unit for collecting data logs detected by the smart bending machine;
An advertisement management unit that manages advertisements exposed from the smart vending machine and analyzes advertisement effects based on the data log;
The data log includes an error log, a payment related log, a sales log, and a user activity log,
The user activity log includes the user's touch detected by the smart bending machine, the number of times the user is exposed to the smart bending machine, the time the user is exposed to the smart bending machine, the number of times the user touches an advertisement, and the user's purchase history;
The advertisement management unit analyzes the advertisement effect according to the advertisement exposure,
The advertisement exposure is a value obtained by multiplying the first weight (W1) by the purchase rate (D1) of the product corresponding to the advertisement (W1*D1), and a value obtained by multiplying the second weight (W2) by the number of times the user touches the advertisement (D2). (W2*D2), a value obtained by multiplying the third weight (W3) and the number of times the user touches the device (D3) while the advertisement is exposed on the smart vending machine (W3*D3), the fourth weight (W4), and the advertisement A value (W4 * D4) multiplied by the number of times the user was exposed to the smart bending machine (D4) while being exposed to the smart bending machine, a fifth weight value (W5), and a user exposed while the advertisement was exposed on the smart bending machine It is the sum of the values (W5*D5) multiplied by the time (D5)
The first weight value W1 is greater than the second weight value W2, the second weight value W2 is greater than the third weight value W3, and the third weight value W3 is greater than the fourth weight value W4. ), the fourth weight value (W4) is set to the same value as the fifth weight value (W5),
a user device provided by the management server and installed with an application having a purchase function for products sold by the smart bending machine; and
Includes a plurality of smart vending machines in which different types of products are stored, the products can be put in and out, the advertisement is output on at least a part, and the data log is collected,
The management server,
generating an identifier corresponding to the user device;
When receiving the identifier through the application or at least one of the plurality of smart bending machines, verifying whether the identifier is valid,
If the identifier is valid, providing a promotional code to the user device through the application;
When the plurality of smart bending machines obtain the promotion code from the user device through an input/output interface, automatically apply a key value corresponding to the promotion code and output a related screen,
The management server provides the user device with a map on which the currently active smart bending machine is displayed through the application,
Receiving an input for selecting one of the plurality of smart bending machines from the user device,
Based on the received input, the selected smart bending machine provides a list, detailed information, and stock status of products on sale in real time to the user device,
The management server,
Receiving a product purchase request from the user device through the application;
Checking the stock status of the plurality of smart bending machines through the inventory management unit to check at least one smart bending machine equipped with a product corresponding to the request,
Comparing the location of the identified at least one smart bending machine with the location of the user device,
As a result of the comparison, a smart bending machine closest to the user device among the at least one smart bending machine is displayed on the map or a guide message including the closest smart bending machine is transmitted to the user device,
The management server through the application,
Based on the location of the plurality of smart bending machines and the smart bending machine closest to the user device, a map automatically displayed and a smart bending machine detail page displayed by clicking on the smart bending machine displayed on the map Ability to check location information;
Products being sold in real time from the smart bending machine selected by the user are displayed, and based on a sales page including detailed information of each product, a function of checking product information for sale of the smart bending machine;
A function of checking product stock information of the smart bending machine based on an inventory list of products being sold in real time in the plurality of smart bending machines; and
Provide a pre-payment and on-site pickup function in which the pre-paid product is automatically dispensed when the user excludes the pre-paid product from the inventory list and confirms the identifier corresponding to the pre-payment,
The management server,
Set product image, product video, product detailed image, product detailed video, product detailed description, product hash tag, product price, product discount price, recommended product, exposure order and exposure status of smart bending machine, and user authentication function through ID card Provide product registration and management pages that
When the product registration and management page is set or modified for the first time, the corresponding settings or modifications are applied to the plurality of smart bending machines in real time,
The plurality of smart bending machines scan the information recognition text attached to the product through the information recognition reader whenever the product is received or shipped, and transmits the input/output information of the scanned product to the management server in real time,
The management server changes the stock of the corresponding product when receiving the information of the product's arrival and departure,
The advertisement management unit acquires the user's previous purchase history information by inquiring the database in the management server using the user's identification information obtained by scanning a barcode or user's face or a user's direct input, and based on the previous purchase history information To configure the advertisement information,
When the user selects a desired product and makes a payment through a registered payment method, the management server applies a steaming function to the corresponding product of the smart bending machine to disable the purchase function so that other users cannot purchase it,
The smart bending machine management system, characterized in that the user displays a recommended product on a partial area of the touch screen of the smart bending machine while browsing other products.

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