JP2002149773A - Portable terminal, storefront terminal, and system and method for article stock notification - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable terminal, a storefront terminal, communication equipment, and a system and a method for article stock notification which can give notice of information on a desired article to a user when the user carrying the portable telephone approaches a store where the desired article is in stock. SOLUTION: Stocked article information is inputted to the storefront terminal device 70 and sent to a server 90, desired article information that the customer 4 inputs is sent from the portable telephone 40 to a server 90, and the stocked article information is matched to the desired article information; when both the pieces of article information match each other, an authentication code is sent to the portable telephone 40 and storefront terminal device 70. When the customer 4 approaches the storefront terminal device 70 during a walk, their communication devices start communicating through a short-distance radio communication means and the portable telephone 40 receives the authentication code from the storefront terminal device 70 and matches it to the authentication code received from the server 90, so that when both the authentication codes match to each other, received information on the article is reported to the user.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal, a point-of-sale terminal, a communication device, a product inventory notification system and a method thereof, and more particularly, to a store where a user carrying a communication device stocks a desired product. The present invention relates to a portable terminal, a storefront terminal, a communication device, a product inventory notification system, and a method thereof, which are capable of notifying a user of information on the stock of a desired product when approaching the vicinity.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a method of selling goods between individuals, which receives merchandise sales information or merchandise purchase information from an unspecified individual via a network, and mediates sales of goods between individuals based on the input. Are known. In particular, the purchase information including the product to be purchased and the purchaser, and the sales information including the product to be sold and the purchaser are respectively registered in the magnetic disk, and are registered in advance when the purchase information is input. Searching the sales information, presenting the user with a product list including portions other than the information on the sales applicant among the sales information data meeting the conditions, and selecting the favorite product from the user, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-7467 discloses an inter-individual product sales mediation method and apparatus capable of obtaining information on a sales applicant of a partner who has registered the product and communicating with the partner and trading the product. Have been.

[0003]

However, in the method for mediating sales of merchandise between individuals disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-7467, the use of a personal computer as a terminal for acquiring information is indispensable, Was limited, so it was not an environment where anyone could use it casually.

[0004] In general, the number of shops handling popular and low-priced products is small, and the number of stocks is limited. In many cases, a customer who wants to purchase such a product runs through a plurality of stores and finds that all the stores have no stock and end up in vain. On the other hand, stores try to draw the attention of customers with stickers such as “there are stocks of popular products ○ × △”, but since customers' needs have diversified these days, products that customers want And the merchandise possessed by the store often do not match. For example, even if a sticker such as “there is a stock of ○ × △ of a popular item” is stuck, it has no meaning unless a customer who wants the item sees the sticker.

On the other hand, in recent years, mobile phones have become very popular, and are widely used not only for business purposes but also as a communication tool between individuals, even to young people.

Further, a short distance (within a range of about 10 m)
Mobile phones equipped with wireless communication functions typified by the Bluetooth communication standard in Japan have also been developed and are about to be sold. However, when implementing this short-range wireless communication, if multiple communication devices freely enter into the short-range communication range and allow wireless communication freely, a mobile phone carried by a stranger passing by In this case, wireless communication is performed. Therefore, in order to prevent interference with unspecified communication devices in this wireless communication function, set a pairing number that is an authentication code (password) to enable communication only with specific communication devices and execute communication. Is possible.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the situation in which such mobile phones have become more sophisticated. In consideration of the diversification of customer needs, the product desired by the customer matches the product possessed by the store. If you do, notify the customer of the product information on the mobile phone,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal, a point-of-sale terminal, a communication device, a product inventory notification system, and a method thereof, which are capable of implementing a service of attracting a customer to a store.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable terminal according to the present invention, wherein desired product information input means for inputting desired product information indicating a desired product;
When the customer enters the communication area of the store terminal and establishes a pairing with the store terminal, communication with the store terminal is automatically started and product information indicating that there is the desired product available for sale from the store terminal is received. Wireless communication means, and notification means for notifying a user of the product information received via the wireless communication means, the wireless communication means based on the desired product information input by the desired product information input means It is characterized by having a pairing means for pairing only with a store terminal of a store which can sell the desired product.

According to the present invention, the portable terminal is provided with desired product information input means for inputting desired product information indicating the desired product, and when the pairing is established between the store terminal and the store terminal, the store terminal is connected to the store terminal. Wireless communication means for automatically starting communication with the terminal and receiving product information indicating that there is the desired product available for sale from the point-of-sale terminal; and transmitting the product information received via the wireless communication means to the user. Notification means for notifying, and the wireless communication means has a pairing means for pairing with only a store terminal capable of selling the desired product based on the desired product information input by the desired product information input means. Therefore, if the product desired by the customer matches the product held by the store, a service that notifies the customer of the product information on the mobile terminal and invites the customer to the store can be implemented. The ability.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer system comprising:
The invention according to the point-of-sale terminal described in (1) above, the merchandise information input means for inputting merchandise information indicating a salable merchandise, and the mobile terminal enters the communication range and establishes pairing with the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal Wireless communication means for automatically starting communication and transmitting commodity information indicating that there is a desired commodity inputted by the portable terminal, wherein the wireless communication means comprises a commodity inputted by the commodity information input means. It is characterized by having a pairing means for performing pairing only with a portable terminal which has input the sellable product as a desired product based on the information.

[0011] According to the present invention, the point-of-sale terminal is provided with merchandise information input means for inputting merchandise information indicating a salable merchandise, and when the mobile terminal enters a communication range and a pairing is established with the mobile terminal, Wireless communication means for automatically starting communication with the mobile terminal and transmitting product information indicating that there is a desired product input by the mobile terminal, wherein the wireless communication means is input by the product information input means. Has a pairing means for pairing only the portable terminal that has input the sellable product as the desired product based on the product information obtained, so that if the product desired by the customer matches the product held by the store, A service of notifying the customer of the product information and inviting the customer to the shop can be implemented.

[0012] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a ninth aspect.
According to the invention described in the above, when the user carrying the first communication device approaches a store where the desired product is stocked, the first communication device informs the user of the information on the stock of the desired product. A product information input means for inputting information on a product desired by a user, and a first transmission means for transmitting the input product information to a second communication device. A first receiving unit for receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from a second communication device, a first storage unit for storing the received authentication code, and a third communication device located nearby First short-range wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving information wirelessly to and from the first storage means when the first short-range wireless communication means receives an authentication code from a third communication device. Read the authorization code First to be matched with the authentication code signal
And a third communication device that has transmitted an authentication code that matches the authentication code stored in the first storage means when both authentication codes match as a result of the comparison. A first information processing means for performing an information transmission / reception process, and a user receiving the information received via the first short-range wireless communication means when both authentication codes match as a result of the collation A communication device having a notifying means for notifying the seller, a second receiving means for receiving from the seller side inventory product information relating to the inventory of sellable products, and an inventory received from the seller side. Inventory product information storage means for storing product information, third receiving means for receiving desired product information relating to the product desired by the user from the first communication device on the user side, and the third receiving means comprises: When you receive the desired product information A second matching unit that reads out the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage unit and matches the received desired product information; and a case where there is a product whose both product information matches as a result of the matching. Is a second transmitting means for transmitting an authentication code to the first communication device on the user side which has transmitted desired product information matching the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage means; A third transmitting unit that transmits an authentication code to a third communication device on the seller side that has transmitted the stock product information that matches the received desired product information when there is a product whose both product information matches; A second communication device comprising: a seller; input means for inputting stock product information on sellable products; and a fourth transmission for transmitting the stock product information input by the seller to the second communication device. Means A fourth receiving unit for receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from the second communication device, a second storage unit for storing the received authentication code, and a first communication device located nearby. A third communication device including second short-range wireless communication means for reading and transmitting the authentication code stored in the second storage means and transmitting and receiving other information wirelessly. It is characterized by being done.

According to the present invention, the information of the desired product input by the user is transmitted to the second communication device, and the authentication code for establishing the pairing is received and stored from the second communication device. Transmitting and receiving information wirelessly to and from a third communication device present in the vicinity, receiving an authentication code from the third communication device, reading out the stored authentication code and checking it against the received authentication code; If the two authentication codes match, the transmission and reception processing of the subsequent information with the third communication device that transmitted the authentication code that matches the stored authentication code is performed, and the received information is transmitted to the user. Receiving and storing the first communication device for notifying the first communication device and the stock product information relating to the stock of the sellable product, and storing the desired product information regarding the product desired by the user on the first side of the user side
Received from the communication device, and reads out the stored stock product information and compares it with the received desired product information. If there is a product that matches both product information as a result of the comparison, the matched desired product The seller inputs the second communication device for transmitting the authentication code to the first communication device on the user side and the third communication device on the seller side that have transmitted the information, and the stock product information on the sellable product. To the second communication device, receive and store the authentication code for establishing the pairing from the second communication device, and store the authentication code stored for the nearby first communication device. And a third communication device for transmitting and receiving other information wirelessly, so that if the product desired by the customer matches the stock product held by the store, the product information is provided to the user. To It is possible to knowledge.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of a portable terminal, a point-of-sale terminal, a communication device, a product inventory notification system and a method thereof according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a commodity inventory notification system.

According to FIG. 1, the commodity inventory notification system includes, for example, a customer 4A who is a user who desires to purchase a product of “V ton ultra rare item briefcase” and a customer 4A.
A mobile phone 4 that is a communication device that A can carry and input desired product information and transmit to other communication devices.
0A (mobile terminal), a customer 4B who is a user who wishes to purchase a product of "P-Lada's shoulder bag limited this autumn", and a customer 4B who carries and inputs desired product information. A mobile phone 40B, which is a communication device capable of transmitting to the communication device, a merchant 7 (seller) who stocks the merchandise of the P ladder and the V ton, and wireless communication means owned by the merchant 7 And a store terminal device 70 (store terminal) which is a beckoning cat-type communication device provided with.
Note that the appearance of the storefront terminal device 70 is not limited to the cat type, and for example, if the product being handled is liquor, it may be a tanuki type storefront terminal device with a good taste.

The product inventory notification system also includes a product database 8 (including the function of stock product information storage means) for storing the stock status of each product stocked by one or more stores, and each mobile phone 40A. , 40B, store terminal 70
Communication device that can transmit and receive information about products via a communication network 10 such as the Internet with a communication device such as the Internet, and can transmit information about pairing required when a mobile phone communicates with an arbitrary store terminal device. Is provided.

FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the signal processing section of the mobile phones 40, 40A.

According to FIG. 1, the information transmitting / receiving section of the portable telephones 40, 40A... Includes a public line antenna 452 as transmitting means and receiving means for wirelessly communicating with the public line,
Transmitting / receiving means 453 for the public line, and mobile phones 40 and 40
An antenna 456 as a short-range wireless communication unit for performing wireless communication with a communication device existing in the vicinity of A ... and a transmission / reception unit 457.

The portable telephones 40, 40A... Have display means 468 (LCD) for displaying information such as communication status, radio field intensity, remaining battery capacity, telephone number, and products desired by the customer. Notification function), a frame memory 471 for temporarily storing information to be displayed on the display means 468, and information input when selecting a telephone number, desired product information, information to be transmitted or received, etc. Input means 472 (including the functions of a product information input means and a desired product information input means) and, when information is received from another communication device, notifies the customer of the fact by emitting a vibration function or a ringtone by vibration. And notification means 474 for performing the notification.

Also, an information processing means (CPU) 480 (including functions of a matching means and a pairing means) for controlling the whole of the portable telephones 40, 40A..., Various constants for operating the information processing means 480, a telephone number , P in which unique identification information for identifying an owner, an address of a communication destination, and the like are written.
A system memory including a ROM 482, a ROM in which a program for operating the information processing unit 480 and various constants are recorded, and a RAM of a storage unit serving as a work area when the information processing unit 480 executes processing. 4
84 are provided.

When performing wireless communication with a specific communication device such as a point-of-sale terminal device 70, the portable telephones 40, 40A... Authenticate each other and continue to perform subsequent communication. A pairing number storage unit 486 (storage unit) that stores a pairing number (authentication code) required when performing pairing, and information is converted between the input unit 472 and the notification unit 474 and the information processing unit 480. I / O 488 for transmitting the time and calendar clock 49 for ticking time
0.

Information processing means 480 in the cellular phones 40, 40A,..., Transmission / reception means 453, transmission / reception means 457, frame memory 471, PROM 482, system memory 4
84, pairing number storage means 486, I / O 488,
Each peripheral circuit including the calendar clock 490 is connected by communication means such as a bus 499, and the information processing means 480 can control each peripheral circuit.

The short-distance communication means 457 may be a communication means based on short-distance communication specifications such as "Bluetooth" which has recently attracted attention.

FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the signal processing section of the in-store terminal device.

According to the figure, store terminal devices 70, 70B...
The information transmitting / receiving unit includes a low-power wireless antenna 756 that is a short-range wireless communication unit for wirelessly communicating with a communication device existing near the store terminal device 70, a transmitting / receiving unit 757, and a public telephone line. And a communication unit 764 such as a modem or a terminal adapter for communication via the Internet, and a transmission / reception unit 765 for the public line (including the functions of each transmission unit and reception unit).

In addition, the store terminal device 70 has a communication status,
CRT that displays information such as signal strength and in-stock items
And a frame memory 77 for temporarily storing information to be displayed on the display unit 768.
1 and input means 772 (including the function of the product information input means) for inputting information when inputting or searching for information on stocked products.

The store terminal 70 has information processing means (CPU) 780 for controlling the entire store terminal 70.
(Including the function of the pairing means) and the information processing means 78
R that stores a program for operating 0 and various constants
When performing wireless communication with a specific communication device such as the mobile phone 40A, the system memory 784 including the OM and a RAM of a storage unit serving as a work area when the information processing unit 780 performs processing. A pairing number storage unit 786 composed of a hard disk or the like that stores a pairing number that is an authentication code required when performing pairing for authenticating each other and performing subsequent communication;
It comprises an I / O 788 for converting and transmitting information between the input means 772 and the voice generating means 792 and the information processing means 780.

Information processing means 780 in store terminal device 70
The peripheral circuits including the transmission / reception unit 765, the transmission / reception unit 757, the frame memory 771, the system memory 784, the pairing number storage unit 786, and the I / O 788 are connected by a communication unit such as a bus 799. 7
80 is capable of controlling each peripheral circuit.

The short-range wireless communication means 757 may be a communication means based on short-range communication specifications such as "Bluetooth" which has recently attracted attention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the signal processing unit of the server.

According to the figure, the information transmission / reception unit of the server 90 includes communication means 964 such as a modem and a terminal adapter for the server 90 to communicate via a public telephone line, and transmission / reception means 965 for the public line (each (Including the functions of the transmitting means and the receiving means).

The server 90 has a display means 96 composed of a CRT or the like for displaying the operation status of the server 90, the communication status, and information such as goods recorded in the database 8.
8, a frame memory 971 for temporarily storing information to be displayed on the display means 968, an information processing means (CPU) 980 for controlling the entirety of the server 90, and programs and various programs for operating the information processing means 980. A system memory 984 including a ROM in which constants are recorded and a RAM serving as a work area when the information processing unit 980 executes processing is provided.

The server 90 includes, for example, the mobile phone 4.
A pairing number issuing means 985 (an information processing device) for issuing a pairing number which is an authentication code required when performing a “pairing process” for permitting wireless communication between the device 0A and the in-store terminal device 70. The means 980 may include this function) and a desired goods information database 986 storing desired goods information desired by one or more customers (including a function of the database 8 or a database function related to a registered member). May be
And a stock product information database 987 (which may include the function of the database 8 or the function of the stock product information storage means) that stores stock product information that one or more stores stock. Is provided. The desired product database 986 and the stock product database 9
87 may be the same storage means.

The information processing means 980 in the server 90, the transmitting / receiving means 965, the frame memory 971, the system memory 984, the pairing number issuing means 985, the desired product information database 986, and the stock product information database 9
87 are connected by communication means such as a bus 999, and the information processing means 980 can control each of the peripheral circuits.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a registration process of a desired product and a stock product.

According to the figure, the registration process of the desired product and the stock product is, for example, a step S100 "customer operation" which is a starting point of a routine executed by the customer 4 and the mobile phone 40A.
(Hereinafter abbreviated as S100), S200 “server”, which is the starting point of the routine executed by the server 90, and S300, which is the starting point of the routine executed by the shopkeeper 7 and the store terminal 70. Store operation "as a starting point.

For example, the customer 4 operates the input means 472 of the mobile phone 40 in step S102 "input desired product information", for example, to specify the product name, model number, color, size, etc. of the desired product. (Information such as the product number described in the catalog prepared by the manufacturer). The target device for performing this input operation may be the above-described mobile phone 40,
It may be a communication device such as a personal computer having communication means.

In the next step S104 “transmission of desired product information”, when the user instructs the mobile phone 40 to finish inputting and transmitting the desired product information, the mobile phone 40 A process of transmitting information to the server 90 via the communication network 10 such as a public line or the Internet is performed. The transmission path of the information output from the communication device such as a personal computer to the server 90 may be communication via the mobile phone 40 or communication means via another communication network. Good.

For example, the merchandise information input by the customer 4A shown in FIG. 1 is information such as "V ton briefcase, model number LV-B2546, black (ultra rare briefcase)", and the merchandise information input by the customer 4B. Is information of "P ladder shoulder bag, model number P-20002290, yellow (this autumn limited bag)".

The processing of the information processing means 980 of the server 90 that has received the desired product information proceeds to the determination of S202 "Is the desired product information registered?" If it is determined in S202 that the received desired product information is registered in the desired product information database 986, the process proceeds to S20.
6 The process branches to the judgment of “registered stock product information?”. If it is determined in S202 that the registration of the product information desired by the customer has not been completed, the process proceeds to S204 “Registration of desired product information”, where the information of the desired product received from the mobile phone 40 and the necessary Then, a process of associating the information with the information such as the telephone number for specifying the transmission source mobile phone 40 and registering the information in the desired product information database 986 is performed.

On the other hand, in the store side, in S302 "input of stocked product information", the store owner specifies the information on the stocked products in stock (product name, model number, color, size, etc.). Is input to the store terminal device 70. Then, in the next step S304 “transmission of stock product information”, the input stock product information is transmitted to the server 90 via a communication line such as a telephone line, a mobile phone line, or the Internet.

For example, the information on the stocked goods input by the shop owner 7 is “V ton briefcase, model number LV-B25”.
46, black "," V ton briefcase, model number LV-B2547,
Tea "," P-Lada shoulder bag, Model P-20002290, yellow "," P-Lada shoulder bag, Model P-20002292, red "," P-Lada mobile phone strap, Model P-41062, No color size distinction " Information.

In the next step S 306, “Send all inventory items information completed?”, It is determined whether information on all inventory items has been transmitted to the server 90. If S306
If it is determined that the information on all the stock items has not been transmitted yet, the processing program returns to S302. If it is determined that the information on all the stock items has been transmitted, the processing program proceeds to the next step S308.
Proceed to “Receive store of pairing number”.

The processing of the server 90 which has received the stock commodity information proceeds to the judgment of S206 "is the stock commodity information registered?" If it is determined in S206 that the received stock product information is registered in the stock product information database 987, the process branches to S210 "Match desired product with stock product information?". If it is determined in S206 that the registration of the merchandise information in stock at the store has not been completed, the process proceeds to S208 “Registration of stock merchandise information”, and the stock merchandise received from the in-store terminal device 70. Is registered in the inventory merchandise information database 987 in association with the information of the shop owner 7 or the address specifying the store terminal device 70.

In the next S210, the information processing means 980
Desired product information database 986 sent from customer 4
Of the desired merchandise information recorded in the stock merchandise store and the stock merchandise information transmitted from the shopkeeper 7 and recorded in the stock merchandise information database 987, and searching for the stock merchandise information that matches the desired merchandise information. I do. In S210, if there is no product that matches the product information desired by the customer 4 and the product information in stock on the merchant 7 side, the processing program proceeds to S218 “server end” and a series of The product registration process ends.

If it is determined in S210 that there is a product that matches the product information desired by the customer 4 and the product information in stock at the shopkeeper 7, the processing program proceeds to S210.
Proceed to 212 “Issuing a pairing number”, and the mobile phone 40 owned by the customer 4 who wants to purchase a matched product
Then, the in-store terminal device 70 managed by the store owner 7 performs a process of issuing a “pairing number”, which is an authentication code required when a communication partner is specified and short-range wireless communication is performed.

Table 1 below shows the product information stored in the desired product information database 986 and the stock product information database 987 and the “pair” issued by the information processing means 980 of the server 90 stored in association with the product information. Ring number ".

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[Table 1]

In the next step S214 “Transmission of the pairing number to the customer”, the information processing means 980 of the server 90 transmits the issued pairing number to the mobile phone 40 of the customer 4 via the transmission / reception means 965. . On the other hand, in the mobile phone 40 receiving the pairing number in S106 “Receiving the pairing number to the customer”, in the next S108 “Setting the pairing number”, the desired product information and the desired product are stocked as necessary. The received pairing number is stored in the pairing number storage unit 486 of the mobile phone 40 and set in association with the identification information for specifying the store that is performing the setting.

When the storage of the pairing number is completed,
The processing program proceeds to the next S110 “end of customer operation”, and ends a series of product registration processing and pairing number setting processing.

On the other hand, in S216 “Transmission of the pairing number to the store” of the process of the server 90, the information processing means 980 of the server 90 stores the issued pairing number via the transmission / reception means 965 at the storefront managed by the storekeeper 7. A process for transmitting to the terminal device 70 is performed. On the other hand, the pairing number is
8 In the in-store terminal device 70 received in “Receive the pairing number at the store”, the next S310 “Setting the pairing number”
Then, the received pairing number is stored in the pairing number storage unit 786 of the in-store terminal device 70, as necessary, in association with the stock product information and identification information for specifying the customer 4 who wants to purchase the product. Perform the setting process.

When the storage of the pairing number is completed,
The processing program proceeds to the next S312 “Shop operation end”, and ends a series of product registration processing and pairing number setting processing.

For example, in the example shown in FIG.
"3456" for product information of product "V ton briefcase, model number LV-B2546, black (super rare thing briefcase)"
A pairing number of “78” is issued and transmitted to the mobile phone 40A and the in-store terminal device 70. And mobile phone 40A
Pairing number storage means 486 and store terminal 70
Is stored in the pairing number storage means 786.

Also, the server 90 is provided with a product "P-Lada shoulder bag, model number P-20002290, yellow (this autumn limited bag)"
A pairing number of "123456" for the product information is issued and transmitted to the mobile phone 40B and the in-store terminal device 70. Then, it is stored in the pairing number storage unit 486 of the mobile phone 40B and the pairing number storage unit 786 of the store terminal device 70.

Tables 2 to 4 below show the mobile phones 40A,
The pairing numbers stored in the pairing number storage means 486 of 0B and 40C are shown.

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[Table 2]

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[Table 3]

[0059]

[Table 4]

The pairing numbers stored and set in the pairing number storage means 786 of the in-store terminal device 70 are shown below.

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[Table 5]

The pairing number issued and set as described above is used for strolling in a street such as a shopping street where the customer 4A or 4B possesses the mobile phone 40A or the mobile phone 40B and obtains a desired product. When the mobile phone 40A or 40B and the in-store terminal device 70 perform short-range wireless communication to transmit and receive information when the mobile terminal 40 stops near the in-store terminal device 70, the respective communication devices are specified. It is used as an authentication code for authentication.

In addition, the above-described stroll is performed only for the customer to “battery” meet a store having stocked goods with a high probability, and is not always necessary. If the user has a mobile phone for which the pairing number has been set, he / she can carry out his / her daily life without any intention to find a store.

FIG. 6 shows a state where the customer 4B is informed of the guidance information of the product desired by the customer 4B from the in-store terminal device 70 while the customer 4B is taking a walk in the city.

As shown in the figure, the customer 4 B
When carrying the OB and taking a walk, when approaching the beckoning cat-shaped in-store terminal device 70, the mobile phone 40 and the in-store communication terminal device 70 can perform short-range wireless communication,
The mobile phone 40B and the store terminal 70 start wireless communication with each other. Then, for example, the pairing number stored in the pairing number storage means 786 of the in-store terminal device 70 is read and transmitted to the mobile phone 40B.

The mobile phone 4 receiving the pairing number
OB performs a process of searching for a matching number from the pairing numbers stored in the pairing number storage means 486 of the mobile phone 40B itself. If the information processing means 480 determines that an authentication number matching the pairing number received from the in-store terminal device 70 exists in the pairing number storage device 486, the subsequent in-store terminal device 70
Allow communication with Then, a notification is made to the customer 4B by emitting a ring tone or using a vibration type notification means 474.

Further, guide information of a product that the customer 4B desires to purchase is received as information such as text data from the store terminal device 70, and is displayed on the display means 468 of the mobile phone 40B, or the notification means 474. , A voice message may be issued to guide the purchase desired product. Also, in order to strongly appeal the stock products to the customer 4B, the store terminal device 7 is required.
The display information 768 of the customer 4B may display the guidance information of the product that the customer 4B wants to purchase, or the sound generation means 792.
, The customer 4B may be called in, and the guidance of the product desired to be purchased may be notified.

When the communication range of the wireless communication is wide,
Since the customer 4B may not be able to find the store 12 stocking the desired product, the map information for notifying the position and direction of the store 12 stocking the product is transmitted to the mobile phone 40B, and the display means is displayed. 468 may be displayed.
In addition, the store terminal device 70 is configured to be self-propelled, and searches for the direction and position of the mobile phone 40B from information such as the radio wave intensity of wireless communication, and travels by itself to the vicinity of the customer 4B. The store information may be notified to the customer 4B.

FIG. 7 shows a portable telephone 40 and a store terminal 70.
2 shows a flowchart of a communication performed by.

According to the figure, the mobile phone 4 carried by the customer 4
The processing routine when the wireless communication is performed with the store terminal device 70 is S150 “customer-side mobile phone” and thereafter, and the processing routine when the store terminal device 70 performs the wireless communication with the mobile phone 40 is S350 “ Each terminal is shown after "store terminal".

In S152 “(Customer approaches to the store terminal within 10m)” and S352 “(Customer approaches the store terminal within 10m)”, the customer 4
When the value approaches 0, the information processing units of the mobile phone 40 and the in-store terminal device 70 synchronize with the communication information generated by the respective communication devices, and execute S154 “start communication with the in-store terminal” and S3.
In 54 "Start communication with mobile phone", short-range wireless communication is started.

In the next steps S156 “transmission / reception of pairing number” and S356 “transmission / reception of pairing number”, the stored pairing number is transmitted from the in-store terminal device 70 to the mobile phone 40, for example. Then, the stored pairing number is transmitted from the mobile phone 40 to the in-store terminal device 70.

The next S158 “Pairing match?” And S
In 358 “pairing match?”, A process of searching for a matching pairing number from the pairing number received by each communication device and the pairing number received and stored from the server 90 itself. I do. If there is no matching pairing number, the processing program branches to S172 “end of customer operation” and S368 “end of store operation”, and the process between the mobile phone 40 and the in-store terminal device 70 is started. A process for ending the transmission and reception of subsequent information is performed.

If there is a matching pairing number in S158 and S358, the processing program proceeds to S160 "establish communication with store terminal" and S3.
Proceeding to 60 "establish communication with mobile phone", a process for continuing transmission and reception of information between the mobile phone 40 and the in-store terminal device 70 is performed.

When the continuation of the communication is established between the communication devices, the processing program of the in-store terminal device 70 proceeds to S36.
Proceeding to 2 "transmission of stock product information", the guide information of the product desired by the customer 4 is transmitted to the mobile phone 40. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the information to be transmitted to the mobile phone 40 is "boutique butch. There is a yellow limited shoulder bag for your desired product P ladder this fall. Please drop in." Or, it is character information, image information, and information indicating the execution of a ringtone or a vibration function.

The mobile phone 40 receives the information transmitted by the in-store terminal device 70 in S162 "Receive stock information" and proceeds to the next step S164 "Generate ringtone for mobile phone".

At step S164, the information processing means 4 of the mobile phone 40
When 80 instructs notification means 474 to generate a ring tone via I / O 488, notification means 474 generates a ring tone and notifies customer 4 that information is being received.

In the next step S166 “mobile phone vibration function on”, information processing means 480 of mobile phone 40
When instructing the notification unit 474 to activate the incoming call vibrator function via the I / O 488, the notification unit 474 generates vibration and notifies the customer 4 that information is being received.

In the next step S 168, it is determined whether or not the communication state has been reached.
By operating a "start button" provided on the device 2 or the like, it is determined whether or not the communication state is established within a predetermined time. If it is not in a call state, the processing program returns to S168 again, continues to generate a ring tone and activates the incoming vibrator, and continues to urge the user to be in the incoming state. If the user does not operate the "start button" or the like even after the predetermined time has elapsed,
The product inventory message may be recorded by voice using the answering machine function of the mobile phone 40. Further, the stock message of the product may be stored as character information by using an e-mail function.

If the communication state is established, the processing program proceeds to S170 "Speak voice message of stock merchandise information", and the notifying means 474 of the mobile phone 40 transmits the voice information received from the in-store terminal device 70. Pronounce. When the sound generation processing of the information is completed, the processing program proceeds to the next S172, where the mobile phone 40 and the in-store terminal device 7
The transmission / reception of the subsequent information with 0 is ended.

On the other hand, at the in-store terminal device 70, S362
When the transmission of the inventory product information is completed in step S364, the process proceeds to the next step S364 “CRT display of inventory product information”, and the information processing unit 780
Is, for example, the mobile phone 40 via the frame memory 771.
Is displayed on the display unit 768. In the next step S366 “Speech message of stock merchandise information”, information processing means 780 emits merchandise guidance information from sound generating means 792 of in-store terminal device 70. When the information pronunciation processing is completed, the processing program proceeds to the next step S368, and the subsequent transmission / reception of information between the mobile phone 40 and the in-store terminal device 70 is terminated.

Further, a printer is provided in the store terminal 70, and when the portable telephone 40 carried by the customer 4 and the store terminal 70 are in a state capable of wireless communication, the stock merchandise information is printed as a flyer and output. You may make it.

As described above, in the present invention, the desired product information desired by the customer 4 is transmitted from the mobile phone 40 to the server 90, and the merchant 7 transmits the stock product information to the server 90 from the store terminal 70. The server 90 stores the transmitted and received product information in the database 8 and searches for the product desired by the customer 4. If there is a product that matches or is similar to the product desired by the customer 4, A pairing number is transmitted to the store terminal 40 and the store terminal 70, and authentication can be performed when the mobile phone 40 and the store terminal device 70 perform wireless communication. Therefore, in response to the diversification of the needs of the customer 4, it is possible to notify the customer 4 via the mobile phone 40 when the product desired by the customer 4 matches the product held by the store 12. Can be provided in the store 12 and the customer 4 can obtain the desired product.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment in which the customer 4D desires a plurality of products.

According to the figure, the customer 4D (registered member) receives “P
Lada this fall limited bag "," M company lipstick ",
"Company F digital camera 40i""Company N mobile phone P210
i ". The customer 4D inputs the information of the desired product via the mobile phone 40D and transmits the input desired product information to the server 90.

The store owner 7B inputs the information on the stocked goods that have been purchased and stocked with difficulty “P-Lada this autumn limited bag” to, for example, the beckoning cat-shaped in-store terminal device 70B, and the server 90
Send to The shopkeeper 7C also stores information on the stock status (3 units) of the new product “F company digital camera 40i”
For example, the information is input to the in-store cat-like terminal device 70C and transmitted to the server 90.

The server 90 which has received the desired product information and the stock product information associates, for example, a mobile telephone number for specifying the customer 4D with the desired product information group and registers the registered member database (the desired product information database 986).
And a process of storing the stock product information in the stock product information database 987.

Table 6 below shows the relationship among the registered member number of the customer 4, the desired product information, the stock product information, and the issued pairing number unique to the registered member stored in each database of the server 90. And

[0089]

[Table 6]

As shown in the above table, the server 90 searches and checks whether or not the desired product information desired by the customer 4 matches the stock product information stocked by the stores 7B and 7C. Only when they match, a customer-specific pairing number is issued. The issued pairing numbers are shown in Table 7 below.
As shown in FIG. 11, each mobile phone 40 owned by each customer 4
D, 40E,... And stored in each pairing number storage unit 486. In addition, as shown in Tables 12 and 13, the issued pairing number is stored in the in-store terminal device 70B.
And 70C, and each pairing number storage means 78
6 is stored in association with the stock product information.

[0091]

[Table 7]

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[Table 8]

[0093]

[Table 9]

[0094]

[Table 10]

[0095]

[Table 11]

[0096]

[Table 12]

[0097]

[Table 13]

FIG. 9 shows a state where the customer 4D is informed of the guidance information of the product desired by the customer 4D from the in-store terminal 70B and the in-store terminal 70C while the customer 4D is walking around the city.

[0099] As shown in FIG.
While taking a walk with carrying 0D, beckoning cat-shaped in-store terminal device 70B
, The mobile phone 40D and the in-store communication terminal device 70B
When the mobile phone 40D and the in-store terminal 70B start wireless communication with each other, the mobile phone 40D and the in-store terminal device 70B can start short-range wireless communication. Then, for example, the in-store terminal device 7
The pairing number stored in the 0B pairing number storage unit 786 is read and transmitted to the mobile phone 40D.

The mobile phone 4 receiving the pairing number
OD performs a process of searching for a matching number from the pairing numbers stored in the pairing number storage means 486 of the mobile phone 40D itself. If an authentication number that matches the pairing number received from the point-of-sale terminal device 70B exists in the pairing number storage unit 486,
The subsequent communication with the in-store terminal device 70B is permitted. Then, a ring tone is emitted or a vibration type notification means 47 is provided.
4 to the customer 4D (registered member).

Further, similarly to the above embodiment, the guide information of the product that the customer 4D wants to purchase is received as information such as text data from the in-store terminal device 70B, and the display means of the mobile phone 40D is displayed. 468 or the notification means 4
A voice may be emitted from 74 to guide the purchase desired product. Further, in order to strongly appeal the stock product to the customer 4D, the guide information of the product that the customer 4D wants to purchase may be displayed on the display unit 768 of the store terminal device 70B, or the voice generation unit 792. , The customer 4D may be called in, and the guidance of the product desired to be purchased may be notified.

Further, while the customer 4D is carrying the mobile phone 40D and taking a further stroll, the customer 4D approaches the beckoning cat-shaped in-store terminal device 70C, and the mobile phone 40D and the in-store communication terminal device 70C perform short-range wireless communication. When the mobile phone 40D and the in-store terminal device 70C are in a state in which the communication can be performed, the mobile phone 40D and the storefront terminal device 70C start wireless communication with each other. Then, for example, the in-store terminal device 70
The pairing number stored in the pairing number storage means 786 of C is read and transmitted to the mobile phone 40D.

The mobile phone 4 receiving the pairing number
OD performs a process of searching for a matching number from the pairing numbers stored in the pairing number storage means 486 of the mobile phone 40D itself. If an authentication number matching the pairing number received from the in-store terminal device 70C exists in the pairing number storage unit 486,
The subsequent communication with the in-store terminal device 70C is permitted. Then, a ring tone is emitted or a vibration type notification means 47 is provided.
4 to the customer 4D.

[0104]

As described above, according to the portable terminal, the in-store terminal, the communication device, the commodity inventory notification system and the method thereof according to the present invention, the user inputs the information of the desired commodity, and The product information is transmitted to the second communication device, the authentication code for establishing the pairing is received and stored from the second communication device, and the information is wirelessly transmitted to and received from a nearby third communication device. When the authentication code is received from the third communication device, the stored authentication code is read out and compared with the received authentication code, and when both the authentication codes match as a result of the comparison, the stored authentication code is stored. A third communication device that has transmitted the authentication code that matches the authentication code performs transmission / reception processing of subsequent information, a first communication device that notifies the user of the received information, and a product that can be sold. Receiving and storing inventory product information relating to the warehouse, receiving desired product information relating to a product desired by the user from the first communication device on the user side, reading out the stored inventory product information, and receiving the received product information; The first communication device on the user side and the third communication device on the seller side that transmitted the matched desired product information when there is a product that matches both the desired product information as a result of the comparison. The seller inputs the second communication device that transmits the authentication code to the communication device and the stock product information on the products that can be sold, transmits the information to the second communication device, and establishes the pairing from the second communication device. Receiving and storing the authentication code when the third communication device transmits and reads the stored authentication code to a nearby first communication device and transmits and receives other information wirelessly. So it was to be formed, it is possible to notice the product information in the case where the items with the products and shop desired by the customer is matched to the user.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a product inventory notification system.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a signal processing unit of the mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a signal processing unit of the in-store terminal device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a signal processing unit of the server.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to a registration process of a desired product and a stock product;

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the customer is notified of guidance information on a product desired by the customer from the in-store terminal device while the customer is walking around the city.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of communication performed by the mobile phone and the in-store terminal device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an embodiment when a customer desires a plurality of products.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state in which a plurality of in-store terminal devices have been notified of guidance information on a product desired by the customer while the customer is walking around the city.

[Explanation of symbols]

4 customer, 7 shopkeeper, 8 database, 10 communication network, 12 shop, 40 mobile phone, 70 store terminal, 90 server, 452 antenna, 453 transmission / reception means, 456 antenna, 457: transmitting / receiving means, 468
... display means, 471 ... frame memory, 472 ... input means, 474 ... notification means, 480 ... information processing means, 482
... PROM, 484 ... System memory, 486 ... Pairing number storage means, 488 ... I / O, 490 ... Calendar clock, 499 ... Bus, 756 ... Antenna, 757 ... Transmission means, 764 ... Communication means, 765 ... Transmission means 76
8 display means 771 frame memory 772 input means 780 information processing means 784 system memory 786 pairing number storage means 788 I /
O, 792: voice generation means, 799: bus, 964: communication means, 965: transmission / reception means, 968: display means, 97
1 ... frame memory, 980 ... information processing means, 982 ...
PROM, 984: System memory, 985: Pairing number issuing means, 986: Desired product information database,
987: Inventory product information database, 999: Bus

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Claims (12)

[Claims] Claims 1. A desired product information input means for inputting desired product information indicating a desired product, and when pairing is established between the store terminal and the store terminal, the store terminal is automatically connected to the store terminal. A wireless communication unit that starts communication and receives product information indicating that there is the desired product available for sale from the store terminal; and a notifying unit that notifies a user of the product information received via the wireless communication unit. Wherein the wireless communication means includes a pairing means for performing pairing with only a store terminal capable of selling the desired product based on the desired product information input by the desired product information input means. Mobile device to do. 2. A product information input means for inputting product information indicating a product that can be sold, and when the mobile terminal enters a communication range and a pairing is established with the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal automatically connects with the mobile terminal. Wireless communication means for starting communication and transmitting product information indicating that there is a desired product input by the mobile terminal, wherein the wireless communication means is configured to store the product information input by the product information input means. A point-of-sale terminal having pairing means for pairing only the portable terminal which has input the sellable product as a desired product based on the product. 3. One of a plurality of other communication devices.
When the pairing is established between the communication device and the communication device, the communication device wirelessly transmits and receives information about the product to and from the communication device with which the pairing is established, and notifies the user of the information about the product. Receiving means for receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from the first communication device, storing means for storing the received authentication code, and wirelessly transmitting and receiving information to and from another second communication device. A communication unit, when the wireless communication unit receives an authentication code from another second communication device, reads out the authentication code stored in the storage unit, and checks the received authentication code against the received authentication code; As a result, if the two authentication codes match, the second communication device that transmitted the authentication code matching the authentication code stored in the storage means and the subsequent product Communication device transmitting and receiving process performed in the information, characterized by comprising a notification means for notifying to the user information about the product received via the wireless communication means for. 4. Any one of a plurality of other communication devices
After the pairing is established with the communication device, the communication device wirelessly transmits and receives information about the product to and from the communication device with which the pairing is established, and notifies the user of the information about the product. Authentication code input means for inputting an authentication code when a user establishes pairing; storage means for storing the input authentication code; wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from another communication device wirelessly; When the communication unit receives the authentication code from another communication device, the authentication unit reads out the authentication code stored in the storage unit and checks the authentication code against the received authentication code. If so, the communication device that has transmitted the authentication code that matches the authentication code stored in the storage means, and the subsequent transmission and reception of information regarding the product Communication equipment that perform management, characterized by comprising a notification means for notifying to the user information received via the wireless communication means. 5. A product information input unit for inputting information on a product desired by a user, and a transmission unit for transmitting the input product information to the first communication device or the other communication device. The communication device according to claim 3, wherein the communication device is provided. 6. One of a plurality of communication devices establishes pairing, continues wireless communication, and issues an authentication code used when notifying a user of information about a product. A communication device, a first receiving unit that receives product information on a product that can be sold from a seller side; a product information storage unit that stores product information received from the seller side; Second receiving means for receiving desired product information on a product to be performed from a communication device on the user side; and when the second receiving means receives the desired product information,
A matching unit that reads out the product information stored in the product information storage unit and matches the received desired product information; and, as a result of the matching, when there is a product in which both pieces of product information match, the product A first transmission unit that transmits an authentication code to a user who has transmitted desired product information that matches the product information stored in the information storage unit; and a product whose both product information matches as a result of the comparison. In the case of the second step, an authentication code is transmitted to the seller who has transmitted the product information matching the received desired product information.
A communication device comprising: a transmission unit; 7. The communication device according to claim 6, wherein the authentication code transmitted to the seller is a code unique to each user who desires one or more products. 8. An authentication code used when any one of a plurality of communication devices establishes pairing, continues wireless communication after that, and notifies a user of information about a product. A communication device, input means for a seller to input product information on a sellable product, product information storage means for storing the product information input by the seller, and desired product information on a product desired by the user Receiving means for receiving the desired product information from the communication device on the user side, and when the receiving means receives the desired product information, reads out the product information stored in the product information storage means and checks it against the received desired product information. When there is a product whose both product information matches as a result of the matching, desired product information matching the product information stored in the product information storage means is transmitted. Communication device characterized by comprising transmission means for transmitting an authentication code to the user side that, the. 9. When the user carrying the first communication device approaches a store where the desired product is stocked, the first communication device informs the user about the stock of the desired product. A product inventory notification system for notifying information, a product information input unit for inputting information on a product desired by a user, and a first transmission unit for transmitting the input product information to a second communication device. A first receiving unit for receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from a second communication device; a first storage unit for storing the received authentication code; First short-range wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from a device wirelessly, and when the first short-range wireless communication means receives an authentication code from a third communication device, stores the authentication code in the first storage means Read the authorization code First collating means for comparing the received authentication code with the received authentication code, and when the result of the collation shows that the two authentication codes match, the first matching means matches the authentication code stored in the first storage means. A third communication device that has transmitted the authenticated code, a first information processing unit that performs a process of transmitting and receiving the subsequent information, and a first information processing unit that determines that the two authenticated codes match each other. Notification means for notifying the user of the information received via the short-range wireless communication means of the first communication device comprising: Second receiving means for receiving from the seller, stock product information storing means for storing the stock product information received from the seller, and first communication on the user side with desired product information on the product desired by the user A third reception received from the device Means, when said third receiving means receives the desired product information,
A second matching unit that reads out the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage unit and matches the received desired product information; and, as a result of the matching, when there is a product whose both product information matches. A second transmitting means for transmitting an authentication code to a first communication device on the user side which has transmitted desired product information matching the stock product information stored in said stock product information storage means; As a result, if there is a product whose both pieces of product information match, the authentication code is transmitted to the third communication device on the seller side that has transmitted the stock product information that matches the received desired product information. A second communication device comprising: a seller; input means for inputting stock product information on sellable products by the seller; and sending the stock product information input by the seller to the second communication device. First Transmitting means for receiving an authentication code for establishing pairing from the second communication device; second storing means for storing the received authentication code; A second short-range wireless communication means for reading and transmitting an authentication code stored in the second storage means to one communication device, and transmitting and receiving other information wirelessly. 3. A product inventory notification system, comprising: 10. When the user carrying the first communication device approaches a store where the desired product is stocked, the first communication device informs the user about the stock of the desired product. A product inventory notification system for notifying information, a product information input unit for inputting information on a product desired by a user, and a first transmission unit for transmitting the input product information to a second communication device. A first receiving unit for receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from a second communication device; a first storage unit for storing the received authentication code; a nearby second communication First short-range wireless communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from a device wirelessly, and when the first short-range wireless communication means receives an authentication code from a second communication device, stores the authentication code in the first storage means Read the authentication code First matching means for matching the received authentication code with the received authentication code; and, as a result of the matching, when both authentication codes match, the authentication code stored in the first storage means is A second communication device that has transmitted the matched authentication code, a first information processing unit that performs transmission / reception processing of the subsequent information, and if both authentication codes match as a result of the matching, A first communication device comprising: a notification unit that notifies a user of information received via the first short-range wireless communication unit; and a seller inputs inventory product information on a sellable product. An input unit, a stock product information storage unit that stores the input stock product information, a second receiving unit that receives desired product information on a product desired by the user from the first communication device on the user side, The second receiving means is Upon receiving the desired product information,
A second matching unit that reads out the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage unit and matches the received desired product information; and, as a result of the matching, when there is a product whose both product information matches. A second transmitting means for transmitting an authentication code to a first communication device on the user side which has transmitted desired product information matching the stock product information stored in said stock product information storage means; As a result, if there is a product having the same product information, the second storage means for storing the authentication code, and the second storage means for the nearby first communication device. A second method for reading and transmitting the stored authentication code and transmitting and receiving other information wirelessly.
A short-distance wireless communication means, and a second communication device comprising: a commodity inventory notification system. 11. When the user carrying the first communication device approaches a store where the desired product is stocked, the first communication device informs the user about the stock of the desired product. This is a product inventory notification method for notifying information, wherein the inventory product information on products that can be sold is stored in a second
A step in which the seller inputs to the third communication device; a step in which the first transmitting means of the second communication device transmits the input stock commodity information to the third communication device; A step in which first receiving means of the communication device receives the inventory item information from the second communication device; and a step in which the third communication device transmits the received inventory item information to the inventory item of the third communication device. A step of storing information of a product desired by a user into a first communication device on the user side; a step of storing desired product information on the input product in the first communication device From the user to the third communication device, and the third communication device transmits the desired product information to the first communication device on the user side.
Receiving the desired product information from the third communication device; and receiving the desired product information from the third communication device.
A step of reading out the stock merchandise information stored in the stock merchandise information storage means and collating it with the received desired merchandise information; and as a result of the collation in the third communication device, there is a merchandise whose both merchandise information matches. In this case, the second transmitting unit of the third communication device transmits the desired product information that matches the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage unit. Transmitting an authentication code to the third communication device, and as a result of the collation in the third communication device, if there is a product whose both product information matches, the third transmission unit of the third communication device Transmitting an authentication code to the second communication device on the seller side that has transmitted the stock product information that matches the received desired product information; and the first communication device performs pairing from the third communication device. Recognition when establishing A step of receiving the code, the first communication device, the authentication code to the received first
Storing in the first storage means of the communication device, the second communication device receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from the third communication device, and the second communication device. Transmits the received authentication code to a second
Storing the first communication device and the second communication device in the second storage device of the communication device, and starting wireless communication with each other by the short-range wireless communication device when the first communication device and the second communication device approach each other; A step in which the second communication device reads and transmits an authentication code stored in the second storage means to a nearby first communication device; and Receiving an authentication code from the second communication device via the short-range wireless communication unit; and the first communication device reads the authentication code stored in the first storage unit, A step of collating with the received authentication code, and a result of the collation in the first communication device, when both the authentication codes match, the two coincide with the authentication code stored in the first storage unit. The second that sent the authentication code A step of performing transmission / reception processing of the subsequent information with the communication device, and as a result of the collation in the first communication device, if both the authentication codes match, the second And c. Notifying the user of information received from the second communication device to a user. 12. When the user carrying the first communication device approaches a store where the desired product is stocked, the first communication device informs the user about the stock of the desired product. This is a product inventory notification method for notifying information, wherein the inventory product information on products that can be sold is stored in a second
A step of the seller inputting to the communication device of the above, a step of storing the input stock item information in the stock item information storage means of the second communication device, and a step of: Inputting the desired product information on the input product from the first communication device to the second communication device; and setting the second communication device in the first communication device. Product information on the user's first
Receiving from the communication device, the second communication device receives the desired product information,
A step of reading out the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage means and comparing it with the received desired product information; and as a result of the comparison in the second communication device, there is a product whose both product information matches. If so, transmitting an authentication code to the first communication device on the user side that has transmitted the desired product information that matches the stock product information stored in the stock product information storage means; As a result of the collation in the communication device, when there is a product whose both product information matches, a step of storing an authentication code in the first storage unit of the second communication device; and Receiving an authentication code for establishing a pairing from a second communication device; and the first communication device transmits the received authentication code to a first communication device.
Storing the first communication device and the second communication device in the second storage device of the communication device, and starting wireless communication with each other by the short-range wireless communication device when the first communication device and the second communication device approach each other; A step in which the second communication device reads and transmits an authentication code stored in the first storage means to a nearby first communication device; and A step of receiving an authentication code from the second communication device via the short-range wireless communication unit; and the first communication device reads the authentication code stored in the second storage unit, A step of collating with the received authentication code, and a result of the collation in the first communication device, when both the authentication codes match, the two coincide with the authentication code stored in the second storage means. The second that sent the authentication code A step of performing transmission / reception processing of the communication device and the following information; and, as a result of the collation in the first communication device, if both the authentication codes match, the second communication device is connected via the short-range wireless communication means. And c. Notifying the user of information received from the second communication device to a user.