JP2002189928A - System and method for merchandise information distribution - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and a method for merchandise information distribution, by which extra information is added to the information that an identification index originally has and consumers profitably use those pieces of information. SOLUTION: This system comprises a server 2 which manages merchandise information corresponding to the identification information for identifying the merchandise and a client terminal 3 which accesses the server 2 to obtain the merchandise information. The client terminal 3 has an input device 25 which inputs the identification index and a means which sends the inputted identification index to the server 2. The server 2 has a recording part 9 which records the merchandise information corresponding to the identification mark, a retrieval part 8 which retrieves the merchandise information recorded in the recording part 9 and a communication part 7 which sends the retrieval result obtained by the retrieval part 8 back to the client terminal 3. The merchandise information is at least one of consumer-side information on the merchandise provided by a consumer side (evaluation information provider), manufacturer and seller side information on the merchandise provided from a manufacturer and seller side (article provider), and related merchandise information on the merchandise.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a product information distribution system and a product information distribution method for distributing product information.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, as represented by a POS system that plays a central role in the distribution economy, management of commodities and the like is performed using bar codes or ISBN (International Stand).
It is common practice to use an identification mark such as an “ardBook Number” code. Hereinafter, the barcode will be described in detail.

[0003] First, a bar code is an identification mark that forms one character by combining a thick bar, a thin bar, and a space. The bar code clearly indicates the product name of the product, the name of the country where the product is manufactured and imported, and the like.

[0004] Also, in order to differentiate from other products,
One barcode is configured by combining the bar in which the thickness and the size of the space are changed.

[0005] The ISBN code is a book number assigned to a book, and is composed of ten numbers separated by hyphens. The ISBN code specifies the type and genre of the book, the publisher, the country of publication, and the like.

At present, these bar codes and IS
Most uses of BN codes are used in the distribution industry.
For example, in a POS system of a store, information such as a product type and a selling price is encoded into a barcode format and printed on the product. After that, the cashier reads the barcode at the cash register to settle the account, and counts the number of items sold in real time, which is useful for inventory management and purchase management.

[0007]

However, the information specified on the identification mark such as a bar code or an ISBN code is effective only for persons engaged in the distribution business as described above, For them, the information possessed by the identification mark was not directly relevant.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a product information distribution system and a product information distribution method in which further information is added to information conventionally held by an identification sign and the information can be used effectively by consumers. .

[0009]

The present invention employs the following means to achieve the above object. The present invention is a product information distribution system including a server that manages product information corresponding to an identification mark for identifying a product, and a client terminal that accesses the server via a network and obtains product information.

[0010] The client terminal includes input means for inputting an identification mark, and communication means for transmitting the input identification mark to the server and receiving information from the server.

[0011] The server may further include a recording unit that records product information associated with the identification sign, and a recording unit that corresponds to the identification sign when receiving the identification sign of the product received from the client terminal. A search unit for searching for the recorded product information; and a communication unit for returning a search result searched by the search unit to the client terminal.

[0012] Further, the merchandise information includes at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer regarding the merchandise,
Manufacturing and manufacturing provided by the manufacturer and seller regarding the product
The information includes either seller-side information or related product information on the product. Note that the identification mark is a code obtained by coding the manufacturer (country or region) of the product, the type of the product, and the like with numerals and characters. There are various types of such identification marks, such as a barcode and an ISBN code. In this specification, this identification mark will be described as a barcode. In addition, the consumer-side information is a statement in which a consumer has actually purchased, used, or used the product, or has expressed an impression or opinion. In addition, it is more preferable to include information on a product viewed from the consumer's eyes, such as the market price of the product and the actual state of the product.

[0013] The manufacturing / sales side information is information on a maker that manufactures the merchandise and merchandise as viewed from a store that actually sells the merchandise. The information from the manufacturer includes information about the product from the product manufacturer, how to use the product, how to use the product, and the like. The information from the seller includes information such as the actual selling price and the ranking of popular products at the store.

Further, the related information is information including information such as market price and sales of a product similar to the product to be evaluated. Note that the similar product is not limited to the product of the same manufacturer as the product to be evaluated, and may be a similar product of another manufacturer.

Further, the product information system of the present invention includes a server that manages product information corresponding to an identification mark for identifying a product. The server includes: a recording unit that records product information associated with the identification mark; and, when receiving the identification mark of the product received from the client terminal, the product information recorded in the recording unit that corresponds to the identification mark. And communication means for returning a search result searched by the search means to the client terminal.

[0016] The merchandise information includes at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer regarding the merchandise, manufacturing / merchant-side information provided by a manufacturer / distributor regarding the merchandise, and information on the merchandise. Any of the related product information shall be included.

[0017] As a result, the consumer, including the client, can obtain various information on the product from the identification sign, thereby prompting a decision to purchase the product and purchasing the product that the consumer is satisfied with. Becomes this is,
It will also promote the development of the distribution economy.

[0018] Further, the consumer side information is characterized by including at least one of the prevailing information on the market of the product and the evaluation information of the consumer on the product.

Further, consumers, including clients,
Since information that objectively perceives the product can be obtained from a consumer who has used the product, it is possible to quickly and accurately determine the intention to purchase the product.

In addition, since the consumer including the client can also obtain the product information on the product related to the product to be purchased, the range of product selection is expanded and the product can be purchased without waste. .

The merchandise information distribution system of the present invention comprises the above-mentioned essential components, but is established even when the components are specifically as follows. The specific constituent element is characterized in that the consumer-side information includes at least one of information on actual conditions of the product in a market and information on consumer evaluation of the product. It is more preferable that the actual information provides the price information of the product together with the specific store name where the product is actually placed.

With this, the consumer including the client can obtain objective information on the product from the source (manufacturer / distributor) of the product, so that the product has high reliability and accuracy. Information can be obtained.

Further, in the present invention, the identification mark is a bar code or a book code.

[0024] Thus, the commodity information distribution system of the present invention can be applied to all articles to which a bar code or a book code is assigned. That is, it is possible not only to purchase a product, but also to obtain product information from a product already purchased.

Further, the identification mark in the present invention may be a postal code, and the merchandise information may include area information specified by the postal code.

Then, it is possible to obtain regional information such as a place of manufacture and a place of sale of the product from the identification mark, and the product can be purchased with confidence. Further, when the product is a food, knowing the place of manufacture of the product allows the user to go directly to the place of manufacture and purchase the product.

Further, as other local information, administrative services, culture, medical and other living information, sightseeing, events,
Entertainment information such as sports. Such information is obtained from evaluations by travelers who have traveled to the area or residents living in the area.

Further, the product information distribution system of the present invention
There is provided purchasing means for selecting and purchasing a product based on the product information displayed on the display means.

It is preferable that the purchasing means is connected online to a network such as the Internet so as to be able to immediately purchase the product after obtaining various information of the product to be purchased. If you make a purchase online, you can be assured that you won't overlook it.

Further, the present invention is a method for distributing product information,
In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, it is configured as follows. In other words, the product information distribution method of the present invention provides, in a server and a client terminal connected to each other via a network, product information for distributing product information associated with an identification mark for identifying a product from the server to the client terminal. Delivery method.

[0031] The product information distribution method may further include: a search step of receiving an identification mark specified by the client terminal and searching the server for product information corresponding to the identification mark from a product information database; And distributing the product information retrieved by the above to the client terminal.

In addition, the product information includes at least consumer side information provided by a consumer side regarding the product,
Manufacturing and manufacturing provided by the manufacturer and seller regarding the product
It includes one of seller-side information and related product information on the product.

The present invention also provides a server and a client terminal connected to each other via a network.
A product information distribution method for distributing product information associated with an identification mark for identifying a product from the server to the client terminal.

A search step of receiving, from the product information database, product information corresponding to the identification mark in response to the identification mark specified by the client terminal, and transmitting the product information searched by the search step to the client. And delivering to the terminal.

The merchandise information includes at least consumer-side information provided by the consumer regarding the merchandise, manufacturing / merchant-side information provided by the manufacturer / distributor regarding the merchandise, and information on the merchandise. And related product information.

Further, the present invention is a product information distribution program executable by a server, and is configured as follows in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problem. That is, the product information distribution program of the present invention may be a product information distribution program operated by a server connected to a client terminal via a network.

Further, the product information distribution program according to the present invention is provided at least for the consumer side information provided by the consumer regarding the product or the manufacturer / seller side information provided by the manufacturer / distributor regarding the product. Receiving any of the related product information related to the product as the product information; storing the received product information in a recording unit that records the product information; The method includes a step of searching the recording means for the corresponding product information based on the identification mark, and a step of delivering the product information detected in the step to the client terminal.

[0038]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, specific embodiments of a product information distribution system and a product information distribution method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the product described in the present specification is described as including all the products provided with the identification mark. Further, there are various types of identification signs for identifying products, such as bar codes, book codes, and postal codes. In the present embodiment, the identification signs will be described as bar codes.

[0039] Further, the consumer side information in the present specification is prevailing information including information such as price and sales in a market of a product to be distributed, and various impressions on the product by the consumer. It is assumed that the evaluation information includes the information of

The manufacturer / seller information in this specification refers to merchandise information including advertisements of merchandise to be distributed and introduction of the merchandise itself, and essential characteristics of the merchandise. It is assumed that the attribute information is product attribute information that is included information.

First, prior to describing the product information distribution system and the product information distribution method of the present invention, a brief description will be given based on the system configuration diagram of the product information distribution system of the present invention shown in FIG.

<System Configuration Diagram> The product information distribution system 1 of the present invention comprises a server 2 for managing various product information.
And a client terminal 3 that transmits predetermined conditions relating to requested product information to the server 2 and receives the requested product information from the server 2 and a product that the product provider transmits to the server 2 product information such as comments on the product. Provider terminal 4
And an evaluation information provider terminal 5 that provides information on products from the consumer side to the server 2, and a network 6.

In this specification, the client terminal 3
A client (not shown) is a person who requests product information from the server 2 and a manufacturer / distributor (hereinafter, referred to as a product provider) (not shown) has a product provider side terminal 4. It refers to a manufacturer (company) that produces and manufactures products, and a distributor that sells the products.

Further, the evaluation information provider (not shown)
It is a consumer who has the evaluation information provider side terminal 5 and provides the actual condition and market price of the product in the market, and evaluation information for the product (hereinafter, the consumer is referred to as an evaluation information provider). Note that it is possible that the client can be the evaluation information provider, but for convenience of explanation, the explanation will be made as a separate position in this specification.

The server 2 in the present invention is a communication unit (communication means) 7 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5.
And a search unit (search means) 8 for searching for information requested from the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5, and a recording unit (recording various information) Recording means) 9.

Further, the communication unit 7 includes the client terminal 3,
A receiving unit 10 for receiving information transmitted and received from the product provider side terminal 4 and the evaluation information provider side terminal 5; and from the server 2 to the client terminal 3, and to the product provider side terminal 4 and the evaluation information provider side terminal 5. And a transmission unit 11 for transmitting information. The receiving unit 10 has a receiving database 12 in which data relating to reception is stored, and the transmitting unit 11 has a transmission database 13 in which data relating to transmission is stored.

Further, the recording unit 9 stores a product information database 14 which stores product attribute information from a product provider.
And an evaluation information database 15 for storing evaluation information on products from the evaluation information provider, and a product attribute information database 16 for storing information on the products. still,
The product attribute information database 16 may be constructed on the server 2 side, or the product attribute information database 16 may be constructed in such a manner that the information providing side is provided from a side which provides a product identification mark. At this time, information (manufacturing date, country of manufacture, etc.) that the identification mark has conventionally may be stored together with the attribute information of the product in the product attribute information database 16.

The server 2 registers product information from the product provider and evaluation information on the product from the evaluation information provider in each database. Then, the search unit 8 searches a predetermined database in response to the request from the client terminal 3 and provides the requested information.

Further, the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 according to the present invention.
Are input devices 25, 33 for inputting predetermined conditions,
40, identification sign input devices (input means) 26, 34, 41 for inputting identification signs, and communication units 100, 102, 10 for transmitting and receiving information to and from the server 2 described above.
5 and display devices 101, 103, and 104 for displaying on each terminal the status of communication with the server 2 performed by the communication units 100, 102, and 105.

In the present embodiment, a bar code reader (bar code reader) is provided for each of the identification sign input devices 26, 34, and 41 for describing the identification sign for requesting the product information as a bar code. Shall be used. Here, the barcode and the barcode reader will be described in detail.

First, a bar code is one of automatic input systems (automatic recognition technology) for computer use, and is a combination of several rectangular bars of different thicknesses and spaces arranged in parallel. It is a sign that expresses numbers and letters in a decipherable form. In other words, this is done by optically detecting whether the barcode is white, black, thick or thin.
It is the data that has been replaced with binary data. further,
This barcode is defined by AIM (International Automatic Recognition Industry) as "automatic recognition technology for encoding information into an array of parallel and rectangular bars and spaces of varying width".
The NSI (American National Standards Institute) defines it as "a row of rectangular bars or spaces that have a predetermined pattern."

The above-mentioned bar code includes EAN (Eur
open Article Number, EA
N) and UPC (Universal Produ)
ctCode (hereinafter referred to as UPC) and JAN (Japan)
There are various types such as "nice Article Number" (hereinafter referred to as JAN). These are differentiated by the number of bars, combinations, and the like.

Basically, these barcodes include a country code indicating the country of manufacture of the article (article) to which the barcode is attached, a maker code indicating the manufacturer of the article (article), and An item code indicating the type of the article (commodity) and a check digit for confirming whether or not the barcode reader (barcode reader) was able to accurately read from the country code to the item code are displayed. I have. Note that the display contents and the number of display digits vary depending on the type of the barcode described above.

Next, the bar code reader will be described in detail. Depending on the reading method, a bar code reader can be manually scanned (pen scanner / bar code card reader) or CCD scanned (hand type CC).
D scanner, fixed type CCD scanner, camera type scanner), laser scan method (hand type laser scanner,
(Fixed type laser scanner, stationary type and desktop type laser scanner). These barcode readers
The principle is that the bar pattern is detected by the above-described bar code optical sensor, the bar pattern is compared with a bar pattern predetermined by a number or a symbol, and the bar and space arrangement is converted into a number or a symbol. I have.

More specifically, in the manual scan method, first, light emitted from a light source is condensed by a lens, and a bar code portion is irradiated. Then, the reflected light is collected again by the lens, detected by the optical sensor, and converted into an electric signal.

Next, in the CCD scanning method, light emitted from a plurality of light sources uniformly irradiates the bar code. The light reflected on the barcode is detected by a CCD sensor using a lens. This CCD sensor is a line sensor in which CCD elements are arranged in a line, and operates in order from the end,
A sensor that converts a change in the contrast of a barcode into an electric signal.

In the laser scanning method, a red semiconductor laser is used as a light source, and the laser light is reflected by a rotating mirror to scan left and right. Then, the laser beam is scanned across the bar code, and the sensor detects the reflected light that changes depending on the black and white or the brightness of the bar code, and converts it into an electric signal.

In the present embodiment, the identification sign input devices 26, 34 provided in each of the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 include any of the bar code readers described above. 41. In the following description, it is assumed that the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, the evaluation information provider terminal 5, and the barcode reader are integrated or connected.

Next, the hardware configuration of the server 2, the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 will be described.

<Hardware Configuration> FIG.
(Corresponding to a service provider), a client terminal 3 (corresponding to an information request source or an information display request source), a product provider terminal 4, and an evaluation information provider terminal 5 (consumer terminal). FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of (equivalent). The server 2, the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 are connected to the network 6 as described above.
(For example, the Internet).

The server 2 includes a memory 17 for storing programs and data, a CPU 18 for executing the programs stored in the memory 17, a communication interface 19 for accessing the network 6 from the CPU 18,
A hard disk 20 for storing programs and data.

The memory 17 stores programs and data, and the CPU 18 executes the program recorded in the memory 17 to provide the function of the server 2. That is,
The CPU receives a display request for information from the client terminal 3 via the communication interface 7 and the network 6.

The communication interface transmits and receives communication data via the network 6 in accordance with a command from the CPU. Examples of the communication interface include a modem and Ethernet (registered trademark).

Further, the hard disk 20 has a plurality of databases such as a product information database 14, an evaluation information database 15, and a product attribute information database 16, and has a role of recording programs and data related to these databases. Fulfill.

On the other hand, the client terminal 3 includes a memory 21, a CPU 22,
3. A hard disk 24 is provided. Further, the client terminal 3 has an input device 25 for inputting various conditions for the requested information, an identification marker input device 26 for inputting an identification marker, and a display device (CRT) for displaying the product information transmitted from the server 2. 27. Examples of a terminal having these functions include a personal computer (personal computer) and a mobile phone having a communication function.

The CPU 22 executes a program stored in the memory 21 and provides a function as the client terminal 3. That is, the CPU 22 accesses the server 2 via the communication interface 23 and the network 6 and requests transmission of display data. Furthermore, CPU2
2 displays the indication data transmitted from the server 2 on the CRT 27.

Further, similarly to the client terminal 3, the merchandise provider terminal 4 and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 also
8, 35, CPU 29, 36, communication interface 3
0, 37, hard disks 31, 38, display device (CR
T) 32, 39, input devices 33, 40, and identification sign input devices 34, 41.

The input device 2 in the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5
Reference numerals 5, 33, and 40 denote input devices for inputting predetermined product information and evaluation information identification markers to be transmitted to the server 2, and identification marker input devices 26, 34, and 41 are devices for inputting identification markers. Further, as described above, since the identification sign in the present specification is a bar code reader, a bar code reader is used as the identification sign input devices 26, 34, and 41.

The client terminal 3, the merchandise provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5 execute a browser (not shown) to browse data on the network 6. The browser is software for searching and browsing information on a database. For example, the browser analyzes data recorded in a special format such as HTML on the server 2 on the WWW (World Wide Web). Image
This is software for re-conversion into sentences. Representative browser software includes Mosaic (mosaic), Internet Explorer (Internet Explorer), Netscape Nav
igator (netscape navigator).

The client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, the evaluation information provider terminal 5, and the server 2 are connected via the network 6. The server 2, the client terminal 3, and the product provider side A communication management server 2 (not shown) may be provided between the terminal 4 and the evaluation information provider terminal 5. The communication management server 2 is managed by a communication management company (provider). The communication management server 2 is provided with a plurality of communication circuits that connect the plurality of client terminals 3, the product provider side terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider side terminal 5 using a telephone line or the like. Then, upon receiving arbitrary URL data from the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5, it accesses the server 2 based on the URL data via the network 6. Then, while receiving data corresponding to the URL data from the accessed server 2, the data is transmitted to the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5. In other words, the communication manager can be said to be a relay device that connects the client terminal 3, the product provider terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider terminal 5. Representative providers include Nifty Serve, AOL (American Online), and the like. Here, the URL is an address notation for uniquely specifying a large number of resources on the network 6. That is, it indicates the location of data stored in a number of servers on the network 6.

Next, the screen configuration in the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this specification, the description of the product information distribution method will be made along with the description of the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention. Further, in this specification, description will be made assuming that the product is a tomato sauce (the packaging form of the tomato sauce such as canned or tube containers is not specified).

<Screen Configuration> First, the screen A shown in FIG.
The reception database 12 of the communication unit 7 of the server 2 shown in FIG.
Is displayed based on the data read from the server 2, and when the client terminal 3 tries to obtain the product information via the server 2, the server 2 prompts the client to input the barcode of the product targeted for the requested product information. This is a screen requested to (client terminal 3). The screen A has a message prompting the input of a barcode, and an “OK” confirmation icon 42 for confirming that the input of the barcode has been completed.

Screen B shown in FIG. 4 is a screen displayed based on data read from search unit 8 of server 2 and showing a result of searching for a product corresponding to the barcode input from client terminal 3. . This screen B is
It has an instruction message and a plurality of menu icons 43. The menu icon 43 includes a menu icon 43a of “actual price information” for linking to a screen for providing information such as whether the product is actually on the market at what price, and information and comments on the product from the product provider. "Product information" menu icon 43b for linking to a screen for providing product information and the like, and "product attribute information" for linking to a screen for providing information and comments on products from consumers who have actually purchased the product. Menu icon 43d. further,
For the product indicated by the input identification sign, a menu icon 43e of "related information" for linking to a screen for providing information on related products or similar products, and a link to a screen displaying a list of such information. A menu icon 43f of "list display", a menu icon 43g of "application" for linking to a procedure screen for purchasing a product, and a screen for a product provider to fill in product information and transmit to the server 2 are displayed. A menu icon 43h of “fill in product information” to be linked, a menu icon 43i of “fill in evaluation information” to link to a screen for the evaluation information provider to fill in the evaluation information and transmit to the server 2, And an "end" icon 43j for ending the work.

The screen C shown in FIG. 5 is displayed based on the data read from the evaluation information database 15 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and is displayed on the screen B shown in FIG. It is a screen which shows the actual price information displayed when is selected. This screen C
Has a screen title 44, an actual price information column 45, an icon 46 of "return to previous screen" for returning to the previous screen, and an icon 47 of "end" for ending the work.
Here, in the actual price information column 45, stores that sell the bar code-entered product, the actual price at each store, and the like are displayed.

Further, a screen D shown in FIG. 6 is displayed based on data read from the product information database 14 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and a menu icon 43b of “product information” is displayed on the screen B shown in FIG. This is a screen displayed when a selection is made. This screen D has a screen title 48
And a comment 49 on the product from the product provider, an icon 50 of “view recipe” for linking to a screen introducing a cooking method of the product, and a “return to previous screen” for returning to the previous screen. Icon 51.
In the present specification, it has been described that the information on the cooking method can be provided because the product is described as food. However, when the product is not a food, information such as a usage method and a usage method of the product can be provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the screen E is displayed based on the data read from the product information database of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and is displayed on the screen D shown in FIG. It is a screen displayed when 50 is selected. This screen E includes a screen title 52
And a dish name 53 of the dish using the tomato sauce, a title number 54 assigned to the dish name 53, and an icon 55 of “return to previous screen” for returning to the previous screen. If the title number 54 is clicked on with a mouse or the like or the title number 54 is input, a link is provided to a screen F shown in FIG. 8 which provides a recipe for the selected dish.

As shown in FIG. 8, the screen F is displayed based on the data read from the product information database 14 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and the title number 54 in the screen E shown in FIG. It is a screen displayed in the case. On this screen F, a recipe 56 in which ingredients necessary for cooking, a procedure of how to make the dish, and the like are described in detail, an icon 57 of “return to the previous screen” for returning to the previous screen, and a “ "End" icon 58.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the screen G is displayed based on the data read from the evaluation information database 15 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and the menu of “Evaluation information” in the screen B shown in FIG. This is a screen displayed when the icon 43c is selected. The screen G includes a screen title, an evaluation information column 60 in which evaluation information is described,
"Return to previous screen" icon 61 for returning to the previous screen
And an “end” icon 62 for ending the operation. In the evaluation information column, the name of the evaluation information provider, the registration date when the evaluation information was recorded, the place of purchase of the product, the purchase price of the product, the comment on the product, and the total evaluation / taste evaluation / price are displayed. It is described that the evaluation is displayed in five stages.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the screen H
A screen displayed based on data read from the product attribute information database 16 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2 and displayed when the menu icon 43d of “product attribute information” in the screen B shown in FIG. 4 is selected. is there. This screen H has a screen title 63, an attribute information column 64, an icon 65 of "return to previous screen" for returning to the previous screen, and an icon 66 of "end" for ending the work. The attribute information column 64 describes the features of the product. Since the product in this embodiment is a tomato sauce, the contents of the attributes of the product include the components of the tomato sauce of the product, the daily intake, and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the screen I is displayed based on the data read from the evaluation information database 15 of the recording unit 9 of the server 2, and the menu of “related information” in the screen B shown in FIG. This is a screen displayed when the icon 43e is selected. The screen I includes a screen title 67, a related information column 68 in which related information of the product for which the barcode has been input is described, an icon 69 of “return to the previous screen” for returning to the previous screen, And an “end” icon 70 to end. This related information column 6
Reference numeral 8 indicates information on a product related to the product, for example, a market price and a selling place of a tomato sauce of a manufacturer (corresponding to a product provider) different from the product.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the screen J is displayed based on the data read from the recording section 9 of the server 2, and the menu icon 43f of "list display" in the screen B shown in FIG. 4 is selected. It is a screen displayed in the case. On this screen J, a screen title 71, a list 72 from which the center of the above-mentioned "actual price information", "related information" and "list" are extracted, and a return to the previous screen "Return to previous screen" icon 73 for
An “end” icon 74 for ending the work is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13, the screen K is displayed based on the data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication unit 7 of the server 2, and the menu icon 43g of “APPLICATION” in the screen B shown in FIG. It is a screen displayed when is selected. This screen K is a screen for performing a procedure for purchasing a product. On this screen K, a screen title 74, an application sheet for filling in various conditions for purchasing the product, an icon 70 of “transmit” for transmitting the application sheet 75 to the server 2, and a transmission of the application sheet 75 are displayed. And a “CANCEL” icon 77 to cancel. The conditions for purchasing the product include, for example, the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the product purchaser, and any questions or questions when purchasing the product.

Further, as shown in FIG.
Is displayed based on data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication unit of the server 2, and the application sheet 7
5 is a screen for confirming that No. 5 has been transmitted. This screen L includes a reply message to the application, a reception number 78 for confirming that the application for the product has been received,
It has an icon 79 of “return to menu screen” for returning to the menu screen (screen B) shown in FIG. 4 and an “end” icon 80 for ending the work.

As shown in FIG. 15, the screen M is displayed based on the data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication unit 7 of the server 2, and the product provider stores the product information in the product information database 14 of the server 2. This is a screen for transmission, and is a screen displayed by selecting a menu icon 43h of "enter product information" in a screen B shown in FIG. This screen M has a screen title 81
A product name 82, a product information entry column 83 for entering product information for the product from the product provider, an "send" icon 84 for transmitting the product information entry column 83 to the server 2, and a comment Cancel transmission "CANCEL"
Icon 85.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the screen N is displayed based on the data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication section 7 of the server 2, and is used to confirm that the product information has been transmitted to the server 2. Screen. This screen N includes a message indicating that the transmission of the product information has been completed, an icon 86 for “return to menu screen” for returning to the menu screen (screen B) shown in FIG. End "icon 87.

As shown in FIG. 17, the screen O is displayed based on data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication unit 7 of the server 2, and is used by an evaluation information provider to enter evaluation information. This is a screen displayed by selecting a menu icon 43i of "enter evaluation information" in screen B shown in FIG. This screen O
Is a screen title 88, an evaluation information entry column 89 in which the evaluation information provider enters the evaluation information, an “send” icon 90 for determining transmission of the evaluation information entry column 89, and a transmission of the evaluation information entry column 89. And a “CANCEL” icon 91 for canceling.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18, the screen P is displayed based on the data read from the transmission database 13 of the communication unit of the server 2, and is a screen for confirming that the evaluation information entry column 89 has been transmitted. It is. This screen P
Is a message indicating that the transmission of the evaluation information entry field 89 has been completed, an icon 92 for "return to menu screen" for returning to the menu screen (screen B) shown in FIG. End "icon 93.

<Description of Operation in the Present Embodiment> Next, prior to describing the operation in the present embodiment, the client terminal 3, the product provider side terminal 4, and the evaluation information provider side terminal 5 send the server The access control (security system) on the server 2 side when accessing the server 2 will be described. Because clients, product providers,
This is because the evaluation information providers can perform different user registrations to make the quality and quantity of obtained information different. If there is no such rule, fraudulent acts such as entering the product information completely as a product provider, despite being in the position of the client, occur and the quality and reliability of the information This is because disturbance occurs.

First, when the client terminal 3 accesses the server 2, the server 2 executes a program stored in the memory. Then, the CPU 18 of the server 2
Upon receiving a request from the client terminal 3, the user ID and password of the client are confirmed. Thereafter, the CPU 18 of the server 2 searches for a group ID from a predetermined file. Further, the CPU 18 of the server 2 controls access to the requested information based on the group ID.

In this case, when the access control information included in the predetermined file permits transmission to the client, the CPU 18 of the server 2 transmits the information to the client terminal 3. On the other hand, when the access control information does not permit transmission to the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 does not transmit the information to the client terminal 3. Hereinafter, the operation of the present embodiment will be described taking into consideration that such a security system works.

First, a case where the server 2 provides actual price information to the client terminal 3 will be described with reference to FIG.
This is performed based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) for prompting the input of a barcode on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3. (S01). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the data of the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. It is displayed on the display device 27 of the terminal 3 (S02). Then, the “actual price information” in the menu screen (screen B) from the client terminal 3
In response to the menu icon 43a being selected,
The CPU 18 reads out the “actual price information” screen of the screen C shown in FIG. 5 from the evaluation information database 15 and displays it on the display screen of the client terminal 3 to provide (S03).

Next, when the "end" icon 47 on the screen C shown in FIG. 5 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system (S04),
In response to the request, the PU 18 executes a program for terminating the present system 1 (S05). When the icon 46 of “Return to the previous screen” is selected from the client terminal 3 instead of the icon 47 of “End” (S0
4), upon receiving the request, the CPU 18 displays the screen B shown in FIG.
Link to (Menu screen).

Thus, consumers including clients can purchase products at the lowest cost. Along with this, there is a movement between stores that sell products to meet the needs of consumers by lowering the price for the product than other stores, and this movement has a great benefit to the economic effect.

Next, the case where the server 2 provides the product information to the client terminal 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) for prompting the input of a barcode on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 (S10). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is read, and the display device 2 of the client terminal 3 is read.
7 (S11).

Then, the client terminal 3 shown in FIG.
In response to the selection of the "product information" menu icon 43b in the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 18 of the server 2 uses the evaluation information database 15 to display the "product information" screen in the screen D shown in FIG. Is read out and displayed on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 and provided (S12).

Then, the CPU 18 of the server 2 uses the client terminal 3 to view “view recipe” on the screen D shown in FIG.
Is selected (S13), the screen data of the recipe 56 (screen E in FIG. 7, screen F in FIG. 8) is read from the product information database 14 and displayed on the display device of the client terminal 3 ( S14). More specifically, when the “view recipe” icon 50 is selected, a plurality of dish names 53 are displayed on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3. Then, it is displayed on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3. Here, if the icon 51 of “Return to previous screen” is selected by the client instead of the icon 50 of “View recipe” in the screen E (S13), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and proceeds to FIG. Link to the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.

Further, when the "end" icon 58 on the screen F shown in FIG. 8 is selected to end the work from the client terminal 3 (S15), the CPU 18 receives the request and causes the system 1 to operate. The program to be terminated is executed (S16). When the “return to previous screen” icon 57 on the surface F is selected from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and links to the screen E shown in FIG. 7 which is the previous screen.

As a result, the consumer including the client can obtain information on the product from the provider of the product, and thus can obtain highly reliable and more accurate information. In addition, if your products are food (vegetables, fruits, meats,
In the case of fish, etc., since information such as a cooking method and a cooking recipe can also be obtained, cooking can be performed with confidence even if the product has never been purchased.
As a result, the eating habits are moistened, and the interest in eating can be improved.

Next, the case where the evaluation information is provided to the client terminal 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image prompting the input of a barcode on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 (S20). And the client terminal 3
The CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the data of the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. 4 from the reception database 12 of the receiving unit 10 in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the 27 (S21).

When the menu icon 43c of “evaluation information” in the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. 4 is selected from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 sends the evaluation information database 15 from FIG. The screen of the “evaluation information” of the screen G shown in FIG. 7 is read and displayed on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 and provided (S22).

Next, when the “end” icon 62 on the screen G shown in FIG. 9 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system 1 (S23), the CPU of the server 2 Upon receiving the request, a program for terminating the present system 1 is executed (S24). When the “return to previous screen” icon 61 in the screen G is selected instead of the “end” icon 62 from the client terminal 3 (S23), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and returns to FIG. Link to screen B (menu screen) shown.

As a result, it becomes possible to specifically understand what kind of evaluation a general consumer gives to a product in the market. It will be possible to support.

Next, the case where the server 2 provides the product attribute information to the client terminal 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) for prompting the input of a barcode on the display device of the client terminal 3 (S30). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is read, and the display device 2 of the client terminal 3 is read.
7 is displayed (S31).

When the menu icon 43d of “product attribute information” on the menu screen (screen B) is selected from the client terminal 3, the CPU of the server 2
18 reads out the “product attribute information” screen of the screen H shown in FIG. 10 from the evaluation information database 15 and displays it on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 to provide (S32).

Next, when the “end” icon 66 on the screen H shown in FIG. 10 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system 1 (S33).
Upon receiving the request, the CPU 18 of the server 2 executes a program for terminating the present system (S37). When the “return to previous screen” icon 65 in the screen H is selected from the client terminal 3 (S33), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and displays the screen B shown in FIG.
Link to (Menu screen).

As described above, since it is possible to know the attributes of products that have been casually purchased and used, it is possible to improve consumers' interest in products.

Next, the case where the server provides the relevant information to the client terminal will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) for prompting the input of a barcode on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 (S40). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is read, and the display device 2 of the client terminal 3 is read.
7 is displayed (S41).

Then, in response to the selection of the “related information” menu icon 43 e in the screen (menu screen) shown in FIG.
The PU 18 reads out the “related information” screen of the screen I shown in FIG. 11 from the evaluation information database 15 and displays it on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 to provide (S42).

Next, when the “end” icon 70 in the screen I shown in FIG. 11 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system (S43), the CPU 18 of the server 2 makes the request. In response, a program for terminating the present system 1 is executed (S44). When the “return to previous screen” icon 69 in the screen I is selected from the client terminal 3 (S43), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and displays the screen B shown in FIG.
Link to (Menu screen).

As a result, there is a wide range of choices for a product to be purchased, and the consumer can effectively perform shopping.

Next, a description will be given of a case where the product information list 72 is provided to the client terminal 3 in FIG.
This is performed based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (image A) prompting the input of a barcode on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 (S50). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is read, and the display device 2 of the client terminal 3 is read.
7 is displayed (S51).

Then, the menu icon 4 of “list display” on the menu screen (screen B) from the client terminal 3
In response to the selection of 3f, the CPU 18 of the server 2
Reads out the “list display” screen of the screen J shown in FIG. 12 from the evaluation information database 15 and displays and provides it on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 (S52).

Next, when the "end" icon 74 in the screen J shown in FIG. 12 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system (S53), the CPU 18 of the server 2 issues the request. Then, a program for terminating the present system 1 is executed (S54). Also,
"Return to previous screen" in screen J from client terminal 3
If the icon 73 is selected (S53), the server 2
The CPU 18 receives the request and links to the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.

As described above, since the consumer including the client can check all kinds of information at a glance, the information can be obtained in a short time.

Next, a description will be given of a case where a screen for performing a procedure for a client to purchase a product is provided to the client terminal 3 with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (image A) on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3 for prompting the input of a barcode (S60). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is read, and the display device 2 of the client terminal 3 is read.
7 is displayed (S61).

Then, in response to the selection of the “application” menu icon 43g in the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. 4 from the client terminal 3, the CPU 18 of the server 2 switches the evaluation information database 15 from FIG. The screen of the "application sheet" of the screen shown is read out, displayed on the display device 27 of the client terminal 3, and provided (S6).
2).

Then, the client fills in the necessary information on the application sheet 75 and, after completing the entry, selects the “send” icon 76 (S 63).
The PU 18 transmits the application sheet 75 and displays a message screen indicating that the transmission of the application sheet 75 has been completed.

When the “end” icon 80 in the screen L shown in FIG. 14 is selected from the client terminal 3 to end the operation of the present system 1 (S65), the CPU 18 of the server 2 issues the request. Then, a program for terminating the present system 1 is executed (S66). Further, when the icon “return to menu screen” 79 in the screen L is selected from the client terminal 3 (S6)
5), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and links to the menu screen.

As described above, since the product to be purchased can be purchased immediately, there is no possibility that the product is sold out and cannot be purchased, and the consumer can always purchase the product to be purchased.

Next, a description will be given, based on the flowchart of FIG. 26, of a procedure in which the product provider provides the product information to the server 2.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) on the display device 32 of the merchandise provider terminal 4 for prompting input of a barcode (S70). Then, in response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the product provider side terminal 4, the CPU 18 of the server 2 reads the data of the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG. 4 from the reception database 12 of the reception unit 10. , Display device 32 of product provider side terminal 4
(S71).

When the menu icon 43h of "enter product information" on the menu screen (screen B) is selected from the product provider terminal 4, the CPU 18 of the server 2 transmits the evaluation information database 15 from the evaluation information database 15. The screen of the "commodity information entry column 83" of the screen M shown in FIG.
2).

[0130] Then, in response to the merchandise provider entering necessary items in the merchandise information entry column 3 and selecting the "send" icon 84 after completing the entry (S73), the CPU 18 of the server 2 enters the merchandise information. The transmission of the field 83 is performed, and a message screen (screen N in FIG. 16) indicating that the transmission of the commodity information entry field 83 is completed is displayed (S74).

When the “end” icon 87 in the screen N shown in FIG. 16 is selected from the product provider terminal 4 to end the operation of the present system 1 (S75), the CPU 18 of the server 2 Upon receiving the request, a program for terminating the present system 1 is executed (S76). In addition, the “end” icon 87 is displayed from the product provider side terminal 4.
If the “return to menu screen” icon 86 in the screen N shown in FIG. 16 is selected (S75), the CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and displays the screen B shown in FIG.
Link to (Menu screen).

With such a system for providing a service capable of obtaining accurate information (manufacturer and date of manufacture) for a product from the product provider, consumers can purchase the product with confidence. In addition, since the product provider can advertise the product, the sales are promoted.

Next, the evaluation information provider transmits the evaluation information to the server 2.
A description will be given based on the flowchart of FIG.

First, the CPU 18 of the server 2 displays an image (screen A) on the display device 39 of the evaluation information provider terminal 5 for prompting the input of a barcode (S80). In response to the input of the barcode (identification mark) from the evaluation information provider side terminal 5, the CPU 18 of the server 2
Of the screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.
Is displayed on the display device 39 (S81).

Then, in response to the selection of the menu icon 43i of “enter evaluation information” in the menu screen (screen B) from the evaluation information provider terminal 5, the CPU 18 of the server 2 causes the evaluation information database 15 From FIG. 17
Is read out and displayed on the display device 39 of the evaluation information provider terminal 5 and provided.

Then, the evaluation information provider fills in the necessary information in the evaluation information entry field 84 and, after completing the entry, selects the “send” icon 90 (S83). The information field 84 is transmitted, and a message screen (screen P in FIG. 18) indicating that the transmission of the evaluation information entry field 84 has been completed is displayed (S84).

When the “end” icon 93 in the screen P shown in FIG. 18 is selected from the evaluation information provider terminal 5 to end the operation of the present system 1 (S85),
The CPU 18 of the server 2 receives the request and
Is executed (S86). If the “return to menu screen” icon 92 in the screen P is selected from the evaluation information provider terminal 5 instead of the “end” icon 93 (S85), the CP of the server 2
U18 receives the request and links to screen B (menu screen) shown in FIG.

[0138] With such a system for obtaining information from an evaluation information person who is a consumer, a consumer can purchase a product with reference to more specific information. In addition, since the opinion is from the consumer, it is extremely unlikely that the evaluation is a praise, and it is possible to obtain highly credible information on the product.

With the above-described configuration, the consumer including the client can obtain various information on the product from the identification mark.

[0140] Further, the identification sign has been mainly used between distributors such as a carrier and a delivery trader. However, according to the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention, the information possessed by the identification sign is more effectively used. It can be used for further,
According to the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention, a relationship such as a consumer including a client and a product provider, and a consumer including a client and a consumer including an evaluation information provider is established using the identification mark as a medium. It becomes possible.

Also, the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention
Can be applied to all the products to which the identification mark is attached, and therefore can be applied not only to the product before the purchase but also to the product already purchased. This makes it possible to gain a lot of knowledge about the product, and the consumer becomes interested in various products. As a result, consumers who have gained knowledge will request high-quality products from the product provider, and naturally the product provider will try to provide higher-quality products. Is improved.

Further, since the product information distribution system 1 according to the present invention is provided by means for purchasing the product at the same time as the intention to purchase the product is determined, the consumer including the client can purchase the product to be purchased. It is possible to purchase without fail.

Further, in the present embodiment, the service for supporting the intention of purchasing a product by the product information distribution system 1 of the present invention using the product as a tomato sauce has been described. It is also possible to provide various services. For example, if the product is an imported product such as wine, the consumer, including the client, can enter an identification sign such as a barcode into the identification sign input device to provide a Japanese explanation of the contents written on the label. You can get various knowledge about the wine. In addition, products are cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, etc.,
When a problem occurs due to the use of a product purchased by a consumer including a client, the product is connected to the product provider via the Internet, and an identification sign such as a bar code is input by an identification sign input device. The consumer can then contact the merchandise provider directly regarding the defective merchandise. Therefore, the product provider side,
Immediate action can be taken to address product failures, and consumers' concerns can be quickly removed.

Further, by installing a terminal corresponding to the client terminal in the store in the present invention, it is possible for the consumer to obtain information on the product before purchasing the product, so that the consumer can be more efficient. You can shop. The same effect can be obtained even if the terminal corresponding to the client terminal is owned by a consumer.

In this specification, only the merchandise information distribution system is described.
It may be considered as a program operated by the computer on the side. For example, receiving as product information, storing the product information in a recording unit that records the product information, and searching the corresponding product information from the recording unit based on the identification mark specified by the client terminal, And distributing the product information detected in the step to the client terminal.

[0146] The product information described above includes at least
The information is either consumer-side information provided by the consumer regarding the product, manufacturer-seller information provided by the manufacturer / distributor related to the product, or related product information related to the product.

By operating the above-described program on the server side, the same effects as those of the present embodiment can be obtained.

[0148]

As described above, according to the present invention, a merchandise information distribution system and a merchandise that can add more information to information conventionally held by an identification mark and that the information can be used effectively by consumers. It is possible to provide an information distribution method.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a system configuration diagram of a product information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration diagram of a product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a screen A of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a screen B of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a screen C of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a screen D of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a screen E of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 shows a screen F of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 shows a screen G of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a screen H of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 shows a screen I of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 shows a screen J of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 shows a screen K of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 shows a screen L of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 shows a screen M of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 shows a screen N of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 shows a screen O of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18 shows a screen P of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 19 shows a flowchart when the commodity information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention provides actual price information.

FIG. 20 shows a flowchart when provided by the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21 shows a flowchart when the evaluation information distribution system provides evaluation information in the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22 shows a flowchart when the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention provides product attribute information.

FIG. 23 shows a flowchart when the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention provides related information.

FIG. 24 shows a flowchart when the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention provides a list.

FIG. 25 shows a flowchart when the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention provides a service for applying for a product.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an operation of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention for obtaining a product from a product provider.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an operation of the product information distribution system according to the embodiment of the present invention for obtaining evaluation information from an affected person by making an evaluation concession.

[Explanation of symbols]

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 product information distribution system 2 server 3 client terminal (client) 4 product provider terminal 5 evaluation information provider terminal 6 network 7 100, 102, 105 communication unit (communication means) 8 search unit (search means) 9 recording unit (Recording means) 10 receiving unit 11 transmitting unit 12 receiving database 13 transmitting database 14 product information database 15 evaluation information database 16 product attribute information database 17, 21, 28, 35 memory 18, 22, 29, 36 CPU 7, 23, 30 , 37 Communication interface 20, 24, 31, 38 Hard disk 25, 33, 40 Input device 26, 34, 41 Identification sign input device (input means) 27, 32, 39 CRT 42 Confirmation icon 43 Menu icon 44, 48, 52, 59, 63, 67, 7 , 74,8
1,88 Screen title 45 Actual price information column 46,51,55,56,61,65,69,73
"Return to previous screen" icon 47, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 80, 87, 9
3 “End” icon 49 Comment from product provider 50 “View recipe” icon 53 Cooking name 54 Title number 56 Recipe 60 Evaluation information field 64 Product attribute information field 68 Related information field 72 List 75 Application sheet 76, 84, 90 "Send" icon 77, 85, 91 "CANCEL" icon 78 Reception number 79, 86, 92 "Return to menu screen" icon 82 Product name 83 Product information entry field 84 Evaluation information entry field 101, 103, 104 Display device

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A server which manages product information corresponding to an identification mark for identifying a product, a client terminal which accesses the server and obtains product information, wherein the client terminal has an input means for inputting an identification mark. Communication means for transmitting the input identification mark to the server and receiving information from the server, wherein the server is configured to record product information associated with the identification mark, and from the client terminal Search means for searching for product information recorded in the recording means corresponding to the received identification mark of the received product, and communication means for returning a search result searched by the search means to the client terminal The product information includes at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer regarding the product, and a product related to the product. And sales side has been provided by the manufacturer,
A product information distribution system, which is one of seller-side information and related product information on the product. 2. A server for managing merchandise information corresponding to an identification mark for identifying a merchandise, wherein the server records merchandise information associated with the identification mark, and a merchandise received from the client terminal. A search unit for searching for the product information recorded in the recording unit, which corresponds to the identification sign, and a communication unit for returning a search result searched by the search unit to the client terminal. The product information is at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer regarding the product, and manufacturing / management provided by a manufacturer / distributor related to the product.
A product information distribution system, which is one of seller-side information and related product information on the product. 3. The consumer-side information includes at least one of prevailing information on the market of the product and evaluation information of a consumer on the product.
Or the product information distribution system described in 2. 4. The product information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the identification mark is a barcode. 5. The product information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the identification mark is a book code. 6. The product information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the identification mark is a postal code, and the product information includes area information specified by the postal code. 7. The client terminal includes a display unit that displays an identification mark input from the input device, and a purchase unit that selects and purchases a product based on the product information displayed on the display unit. Claim 1 or 2
Product information distribution system described in. 8. A product information distribution method in which a server and a client terminal connected to each other via a network distribute product information associated with an identification mark for identifying a product from the server to the client terminal, A search step of receiving, from the product information database, product information corresponding to the identification mark in response to the identification mark specified by the client terminal, and distributing the product information searched by the search step to the client terminal. And a distribution step, wherein, as the product information, at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer regarding the product, and manufacturing / manufacturer provided by the manufacturer / seller regarding the product.
A product information distribution method, characterized by providing one of seller-side information and related product information on the product. 9. A product information distribution program operated by a server connected to a client terminal via a network, comprising: at least consumer-side information provided by a consumer related to a product; Receiving either the manufacturer / seller information provided by the seller or related product information related to the product as product information; and recording the received product information in the product information. Storing the information in the recording means; searching the commodity information corresponding to the commodity information from the recording means based on the identification mark specified by the client terminal; and transmitting the commodity information detected in the step to the client terminal. And a computer-executable product information distribution program.