KR102818838B1 - Method of operating virtual shop within metaverse and device implementing thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a device for operating a virtual store in a metaverse. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the method includes a first step in which a communication unit of a virtual store operator device accesses a server and receives information necessary for creating a virtual store in a metaverse, a second step in which a control unit of the virtual store operator device selects content regarding products and fixtures to be placed in a virtual store using the received information, creates placement information for placing the content in the virtual store, and the communication unit transmits the placement information to the server, a third step in which the control unit interacts with a customer avatar visiting the virtual store, and a fourth step in which a display unit of the virtual store operator device displays the virtual store and the activities of the customer avatar visiting the virtual store.

Description

METHOD OF OPERATING VIRTUAL SHOP WITHIN METAVERSE AND DEVICE IMPLEMENTING THEREOF

The present invention relates to a method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse.

The process of purchasing a product can be broadly divided into purchasing in an offline store and purchasing in an online store. Recently, much research has been conducted on ways to implement sales in offline stores and online stores in a combined manner.

Meanwhile, with the advancement of computing and graphic technologies, a platform has been proposed to implement a three-dimensional virtual space and perform various economic, cultural, and social activities there, and this has recently been called the metaverse.

The metaverse supports activities in the virtual world, but technological solutions are being studied to link these activities to reality.

Here, we will look at ways to apply technologies that can link various economic, cultural, and social activities in the metaverse with offline activities.

This specification proposes a method for selling products by implementing a virtual store in the metaverse.

This specification proposes a method for a virtual store implemented in the metaverse to sell products in conjunction with offline stores.

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

A method for operating a virtual store in a metaverse according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first step in which a communication unit of a virtual store operator device accesses a server and receives information necessary for creating a virtual store in the metaverse, a second step in which a control unit of the virtual store operator device selects content regarding products and fixtures to be placed in the virtual store using the received information, creates placement information for placing the products and fixtures in the virtual store, and the communication unit transmits the placement information to the server, a third step in which the control unit interacts with a customer avatar visiting the virtual store, and a fourth step in which a display unit of the virtual store operator device displays the virtual store and activities of the customer avatar visiting the virtual store.

A method for operating a virtual store in a metaverse according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a first step in which a communication unit of a server transmits information necessary for displaying a virtual store in the metaverse to a virtual store operator device or a customer device, a second step in which the communication unit and a control unit of the server mediate actions or conversations between a virtual store operator avatar and a customer avatar, a third step in which the control unit performs payment for goods purchased by the customer avatar in the virtual store, and a fourth step in which the communication unit transmits a settlement result message for the paid goods to the virtual store operator device.

A virtual store operator device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a communication unit for communicating with a server, a display unit for providing a user interface, and a control unit for controlling the communication unit and the display unit. When the communication unit accesses the server and receives information necessary for creating a virtual store in a metaverse, the control unit selects content regarding products and fixtures to be placed in the virtual store using the received information, and creates placement information for placing them in the virtual store. The communication unit transmits the placement information to the server. The control unit interacts with a customer avatar visiting the virtual store. The display unit displays the virtual store and activities of the customer avatar visiting the virtual store.

When implementing an embodiment of the present invention, a virtual store can be implemented in the metaverse to sell products.

When implementing an embodiment of the present invention, a virtual store implemented in the metaverse can sell products in conjunction with offline stores, thereby expanding the scope of product sales.

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

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the relationship between an offline store and a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the relationship between an offline store and a virtual store according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a drawing showing the configuration of various devices according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a process of contracting and operating a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the mutual operation of each device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a process in which a customer device purchases a product in a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a drawing showing in detail the sales and settlement process of virtual store products according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a process in which a customer avatar purchases a product and receives it in a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing interaction between a virtual store operator and an offline store operator according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a virtual store related interface displayed on a VS device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an interface showing virtual stores implemented in a metaverse according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of a virtual store operator device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 13 is a drawing showing the configuration of a server according to one embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a drawing showing a product sales situation according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clear with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and these embodiments are provided only to make the disclosure of the present invention complete and to fully inform a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals throughout the specification. In addition, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, the same components may have the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when explaining the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description may be omitted.

In addition, when describing components of the present invention, terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), etc. may be used. These terms are only intended to distinguish the components from other components, and the nature, order, sequence, or number of the components are not limited by the terms. When it is described that a component is "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the component may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but that other components may be "interposed" between each component, or that each component may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" through another component.

This specification proposes a technology that implements a user-participatory virtual store within the metaverse, allowing various users to operate virtual stores to promote product sales and share the profits generated therefrom with offline stores.

Metaverse refers to a virtual world where users use avatars in mobile/website environments to communicate and interact as if they were in the real world. In this specification, the server providing the metaverse enables the implementation of a virtual store connected to an offline store and a distribution network related to the store in the metaverse.

This specification proposes a system for a business owner to operate and manage a virtual store within the metaverse and sell products within the virtual store.

In this specification, virtual stores and offline stores can sell tangible or intangible products. The actual provider of tangible/intangible products sold by the virtual store is the offline store.

For example, offline stores include convenience stores, supermarkets, and large marts that sell tangible products in the real world. In addition to tangible products, offline stores can also sell content-type products, such as music, videos, artwork, NFTs (Non-fungible tokens), and emoticons, i.e. intangible products. Sales of intangible products include cases where the right to use or download the intangible product is sold. In addition, examples of intangible products include gift certificates, discount coupons, and the like.

The virtual store provides a virtual store where tangible/intangible products can be purchased in the metaverse. When tangible products are sold in the virtual store, buyers can visit the offline store to receive the tangible products. Alternatively, buyers can enter delivery information to receive the tangible products from the offline store.

When intangible goods are sold in a virtual store, buyers can download or use the goods.

The virtual store may receive a certain commission for the sale of tangible/intangible products displayed in the virtual store.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the relationship between an offline store and a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Virtual stores (2a, 2b, ..., 2z) are stores implemented within the metaverse. Various virtual stores can exist within the metaverse. Fig. 1 shows a configuration in which each virtual store is connected to an offline store, and a product sold in the virtual store is actually provided by an offline store. Accordingly, an offline store (1a) can contract with one or more virtual stores and share profits from product sales.

Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between an offline store and a virtual store according to another embodiment of the present invention. Unlike Fig. 1, this is a configuration in which one virtual store (2a) contracts with a number of offline stores (1a, 1b, ..., 1z) to provide products. In this case, the offline stores can be distinguished by the products they sell.

For example, the operator of a virtual store (2a) can enter into a contract with an offline store (1a) that sells stationery, an offline store (1b) that sells coffee beans, etc. In this case, the virtual store (2a) can operate a unique virtual store such as an edit shop.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of various devices according to one embodiment of the present invention. A device used by a user who operates a virtual store to operate a virtual store is called a VS (Virtual Store) device (100). The VS device (100) may be referred to as a virtual store operation device. In addition, a device (offline store operator device) used by a user who operates an offline store is called an OS (Offline Store) device (200). A device that implements a metaverse is called a server (500). The OS (Offline Store) device (200) may be referred to as an offline store operation device.

In this specification, a virtual store is a virtual store implemented within the metaverse, and both store operators and customers visiting the store can use avatars to conduct commercial transactions within the virtual store.

In this specification, an operator/manager who operates and manages a virtual store through the metaverse can access a server (500) using a VS device (100) such as a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc.

In this specification, a customer visiting a virtual store through the metaverse can access a server (500) using a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. In this case, a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. used by a customer visiting a virtual store and purchasing a product is referred to as a customer device (300).

In this specification, the manager of an offline store that provides users with products ordered in a virtual store through the metaverse can access a server (500) using an OS device (200) such as a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc.

In this specification, a delivery person who transports a product ordered from a virtual store to a delivery location through the metaverse can access a server (500) using a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. At this time, the computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. used by the delivery person are referred to as a delivery person device (400).

The devices indicated as 100~400 include all mobile devices, tablets, computers, laptops, smartphones, etc. Users can choose from a variety of devices.

The metaverse provided by the server (500) of Fig. 3 can be implemented through a mobile/website or a specific app or program. Various actors can use avatars in environments such as mobile/website/app/program to communicate and operate as if in the real world based on a virtual environment called the metaverse.

The server (500) can form partnerships with multiple service companies and enable multiple actors, including online/offline distribution networks, to sell/purchase and deliver products on the metaverse platform.

The VS device (100) can control a virtual store operation avatar within the virtual store. The virtual store operator can use the VS device (100) to converse in real time with various customer avatars visiting the virtual store and provide information about products sold in the virtual store or perform marketing activities.

In this specification, we aim to provide examples of online/offline linkage work performed on servers (500) and various devices when purchasing virtual goods or goods receipts, delivery rights, etc. in connection with commercial activities within the metaverse.

When purchasing a product in a virtual store under this specification, this includes purchasing the right to actually receive the product, the right to transfer the right to receive the product to another person, or the right to have the product delivered.

FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a process of contracting and operating a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention.

A user (virtual store operator) who wants to operate a virtual store uses a VS device (100) to enter into a contract for operating a virtual store (S11). For example, the size of the virtual store, its location within the metaverse, type, etc. can be selected during the contract process.

Looking at the S11 process in more detail, identity verification can be performed on the VS device (100) for a contract, and the virtual store operator can select an offline store to link using the VS device (100) and request a contract (subscription process). Meanwhile, the user operating the offline store (offline store operator) can check the subscription details using the OS device (200) and enter into a contract according to the contract terms (acceptance of subscription). During the contract process, distribution of profits for product sales, etc. can be set.

The detailed composition of the contract terms may include the virtual store's profit distribution ratio for products sold in the virtual store, incentives for completing missions, incentives for activating product promotion, etc. In addition, the contract terms may be diversified according to the contract period for the operation of the virtual store, or deposits or guarantees related to product display.

Thereafter, after the deposit is paid in the VS device (100) (S12), the VS device (100) can configure a virtual store within the metaverse (S13). The contract conclusion and deposit payment details of S11 to S12 can be transmitted to the server (500), and the server (500) can provide an interface so that the VS device (100) can configure a virtual store within the metaverse.

The configuration of a virtual store includes a process in which a VS device (100) arranges furniture in the metaverse according to a predetermined layout and places images/icons/videos of products for sale contracted with an offline store operator in the virtual store to provide products for sale in the metaverse.

Displays and fixtures for operating a virtual store can also be provided as images, icons, or interface components. In addition, images or icons represent products in a virtual store, and when a customer selects the corresponding multimedia content in a virtual store in the metaverse, the shopping cart or purchase process can proceed.

Additionally, the offline operator can manage the inventory of products for sale using the OS device (200) depending on the quantity of products for sale provided in the virtual store to secure inventory.

The virtual store operator operates and manages the virtual store using the VS device (100) (S15). At this time, the offline store operator can assign a certain mission to the virtual store to activate the virtual store. For example, the virtual store operator can evaluate the store operation based on the frequency with which the virtual store is managed, the frequency with which it is cleaned, the number of times the virtual store operator converses with customer avatars in the virtual store, etc.

In this case, the evaluation items may include maintaining cleanliness, customer service, and virtual store occupancy rate. In addition, when a general customer purchases a product in a virtual store, the offline store operator delivers the product according to the delivery method set by the customer, and the virtual store operator and offline store operator perform a settlement accordingly (S16).

If the product being sold is an intangible product such as content, a unique identification number that allows the customer to download or use the content may be provided to the customer.

In addition, the VS device (100) of the virtual store operator can monitor the actions taken by the avatars of customers within the virtual store (such as showing interest in a specific product) and transmit this to the OS device (200) of the offline store operator. The provision of such information can also be included in the contract process and can be applied to subsequent settlement or evaluation of the virtual store.

As described in Figure 4, when a virtual store linked to an offline store is operated, tangible or intangible products can be sold in the virtual store. In addition, the operator (manager) of the virtual store can obtain a commission based on the sale of products. In addition, real-time communication between sellers and buyers is possible in the virtual store, and the results of the communication can be applied to additional products in the offline store or to the virtual store in the future.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the virtual store configuration or provision of products for sale in Fig. 4 can be performed even before a contract is entered into. In addition, an offline store operator can check the display status of the virtual store configured using an OS device (200) and then enter into a contract.

In addition, if the embodiment of the present invention is applied, anyone can become a virtual store operator and implement a customer participation-type monetization model that sells products. In other words, general customers can also obtain product sales commissions by operating a virtual store. In addition, a virtuous economic cycle is made possible by implementing various virtual stores within the metaverse economic ecosystem.

By incorporating game elements, such as gamification, into the operation of virtual stores and the purchase of virtual store products, user traffic can be increased.

In addition, the server (500) can analyze customer purchase behavior data. For example, it can check the purchased/preferred products using customer information by gender and age. And it can analyze the customer purchase pattern based on the behavior data. This information can be provided to the operator device of the virtual store to create potential customers or strengthen the promotion of customer events.

If a virtual store linked to an offline store is implemented, a new consumption paradigm can be created. When purchasing a product in a virtual space, the customer can receive the actual product, which can differentiate the customer experience and increase the convenience of purchasing. In addition, by connecting the virtual world and the real world in the form of a virtual store-offline store, a commerce-type metaverse can be implemented.

FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the mutual operation of each device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The server (500) provides an interface for configuring a virtual store within the metaverse (S21). In addition, if another virtual store has already been configured, the server (500) can provide an interface for the virtual store so that various users and store operators can access it.

Thereafter, the VS device (100) and the OS device (200) connect to the server (500) and enter the metaverse platform provided by the server (500) (S22, S23).

The virtual store operator performs identity verification using the VS device (100) (S24). The identity verification process can be performed using a mobile phone in the name of the virtual store operator, and additional processes such as agreement to terms and conditions, payment account verification, and ID verification can be added.

Thereafter, the virtual store operator selects an offline store using the VS device (100) (S25). To select a store, the server (500) can provide the VS device (100) with a list of nearby offline stores centered on the location of the VS device (100).

Alternatively, the server (500) may provide the VS device (100) with a list of offline stores that sell products that the virtual store operator wishes to sell offline. Alternatively, the server (500) may provide the VS device (100) with a list of offline stores that are suitable for profit rates preferred by the virtual store operator.

The virtual store operator selects a preferred offline store using the VS device (100). Then, the operator selects a profit distribution option provided by the offline store (S26). In one embodiment, a plurality of options provided by the offline store are displayed on the VS device (100), and the VS device (100) can select a predetermined option accordingly.

For example, let's assume that there are two types of profit sharing rates offered by offline stores. The first type of profit sharing rate is 10,000 won per month, 0.5% of sales, depending on the down payment (annual cost) of the virtual store operator. Let's assume that the second type is 30,000 won per year, 2% of sales.

In this case, the virtual store operator can select a preferred type of revenue distribution ratio option using the VS device (100).

After selecting an option, the virtual store operator can decorate the virtual store in the metaverse by selecting products to sell using the VS device (100) (S27). At this time, product selection can be done by selecting products that can be sold among products sold in offline stores. The list of products that can be sold can be preset by the OS device (200) of the offline store and uploaded to the server (500).

The list of product information sold in offline stores is an example of a list that can be sold for a certain period of time. In addition, the status of real-time sales in offline stores can be displayed in the quantity of products sold in a virtual store implemented in the metaverse.

When decorating a virtual store within the metaverse, the furniture (icons, images, etc.) to be placed within the virtual store may vary depending on the type of profit distribution, the quantity of contracted products, etc. These may also be uploaded to the server (500) by the OS device (200) of the offline store operator as images, icons, multimedia content, etc. required for decorating the virtual store. In addition, interior-related icons/images/multimedia content such as props and display cases placed within the virtual store may also be provided differentially depending on the profit.

And the approval for the virtual store is requested to the OS device (200) via the server (500) (S28, S29). The offline store operator can check the virtual store and profit rate for which approval has been requested and the information related to the products placed in the virtual store via the OS device (200), and the OS device (200) transmits an approval message to the VS device (100) via the server (500) based on the confirmed contents (S31, S32). If the contents are to be modified during the approval process, some of the contents can be modified or changed. Alternatively, the OS device (200) can reject the confirmed contents, in which case the S25 to S29 processes can be repeated.

The contract process is briefly explained as follows. The communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) connects to the server and receives information about an offline store that provides products to be sold in the virtual store. At this time, the information about the offline store may include contract terms and conditions for the sale of products by the offline store.

And after the display unit (140) of the VS device (100) outputs the contract conditions, the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) may select a product or contract conditions to conclude a contract. The selected information is transmitted to the OS device (200) via the server (500), and the contract is concluded depending on whether the OS device (200) gives final approval.

Thereafter, the server (500) implements a virtual store by placing the approved virtual store within the metaverse (S33).

If the virtual store operator selects an offline store and is approved in S25, and the customer purchases a product in the virtual store and then picks up or delivers it at the offline store, the server (500) can provide the customer with an advantage, such as a certain number of points, for the portion purchased in the virtual store. In addition, the virtual store can enter into a contract with one or more offline stores. For example, if linked to one offline store, the operator of the offline store can adjust the contract terms in relation to the opening of the virtual store.

In addition, if a virtual store is linked to two or more offline stores (for example, all offline stores in a specific city or district based on region), the virtual store can be opened without a separate approval process. In this case, the virtual store operator can place products commonly provided by the offline stores in the virtual store.

Thereafter, the virtual store operator operates the virtual store and conducts marketing activities using the VS device (100) (S33). In one embodiment, the virtual store operator can control the virtual store operator avatar using the VS device (100). The virtual store operator avatar can perform activities such as displaying products in the virtual store, cleaning the virtual store, or explaining products to customer avatars visiting the virtual store. In addition, the virtual store operator avatar can move outside the virtual store and conduct marketing activities to promote the virtual store or products of the virtual store to other avatars in the metaverse.

In addition, the offline store operator can set certain missions that the virtual store must perform, and the virtual store operator avatar can perform the missions. For example, a mission can be set to invite N avatars to the virtual store per day, a mission to have the virtual store operator avatar be active in the virtual store for a certain amount of time, or a mission to have the virtual store operator avatar sell a certain amount or more.

Meanwhile, the marketing activities of the virtual store operator can raise the level of the virtual store through the performance of missions within the metaverse platform. When the level of the virtual store rises, the server (500) can control the virtual store to be frequently exposed within the metaverse. Alternatively, the server (500) can preferentially expose virtual stores with higher levels when other users search for products within the metaverse.

Meanwhile, the virtual store operator can promote the virtual store in an online space outside the metaverse platform. For example, the virtual store operator can provide information about the virtual store in the metaverse after joining a specific SNS (Social Networking Service). At this time, the virtual store operator can promote the virtual store by including links, URLs, and identification information that can enter the virtual store in the metaverse.

Other users who have accessed the promotional information can use the customer device (300) to enter the virtual store using the link or identification information.

In the process described above, the quantity of products sold in offline stores and the quantity of products sold in virtual stores can be linked.

For example, if the quantity of the first product sold in an offline store is 100, the server (500) may determine the quantity of the first product that can be sold based on the contract terms or proposals made between the VS device (100) or the OS device (200). In one embodiment, the server (500) may set the quantity of the first product that can be sold to 30 and 40 in the first virtual store and the second virtual store linked to the offline store, respectively. In this case, the virtual store in the metaverse may sell based on the quantity that can be sold, and when all products in the corresponding quantity are sold, the server (500) terminates the sale of the corresponding product.

As a result, for products sold in a virtual store within the metaverse, the quantity can be adjusted so that payment can be guaranteed at an offline store for a certain period of time (delivery or actual pickup). In addition, when a product is sold at an offline store, the server (500) can receive the corresponding information and display the fact that the product was sold at the offline store as the corresponding product information in the virtual store.

For example, when viewing the first product of a specific virtual store on a customer device (300), if the first product is sold at an offline store linked to the virtual store, the server (500) may transmit a message to the customer device (300) saying, "The first product was just sold at the offline store."

Additionally, to ensure payment in offline stores, if a product is sold in an offline store or another virtual store, the quantity of products available for sale in that virtual store may be displayed.

For example, let's assume that a contract has been signed where 30 products are allocated to be sold in the first virtual store and this number can increase or decrease depending on the sales volume of other stores. If the products are sold in an offline store or a second virtual store, the number of products available for sale in the first virtual store can decrease. As a result, the server (500) can transmit a message to a customer device (300) that has entered the first virtual store, informing that the number of products available for sale in the first virtual store has decreased. Then, the customer device (300) that confirms this can proceed with purchasing the products before the products are sold out.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a process of a customer device purchasing a product in a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention. A customer device (300) connects to a server (500) (S41), and the server (500) creates an interface required to display a virtual store that the customer device (300) can connect to and an interface for connecting to the virtual store (S42). In addition, the server (500) provides the customer device (300) with a virtual store-related interface to be displayed on the customer device (300) (S43).

After checking the products in the virtual store using the customer device (300) (S44), the customer can perform a certain exchange with the virtual store operator. This exchange can be performed through an avatar controlled by each device (100, 300). For example, the customer device (300) generates a message for exchange with the virtual store operator and transmits it to the server (500), and the server (500) transmits the message to the VS device (100) (S45, S46).

The VS device (100) displays the behavior of the customer avatar controlled by the customer device (300) based on the received message (S47). For example, the customer avatar may ask questions about the price of the product, the sellable quantity, or the quality of the product. Then, the virtual store operator may control the VS device (100) to answer the questions of the customer avatar within the virtual store. That is, the VS device (100) generates a message for exchange and transmits it to the customer device (300), which is then transmitted to the customer device (300) via the server (500) (S48, S49).

And the customer device (300) displays the action of the virtual store avatar of the VS device (100) based on the received message (S50). As described above, the virtual store avatar saying a predetermined response can be displayed on the customer device (300). Thereafter, the customer device (300) can proceed with the payment process to purchase the product (S51), and when the payment is completed, the server (500) proceeds with the sale and settlement of the virtual store product (S52).

FIG. 7 is a drawing showing in detail the sales and settlement process of virtual store products according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The server (500) notifies the VS device (100) and the OS device (200) of the sale of products in the virtual store (S61, S62). Thereafter, the OS device (200) performs the process of sending the sold products (S63). Thereafter, the server (500) performs the settlement process according to the contract concluded between the virtual store operator and the offline store operator (S67). As a result, the server (500) notifies the VS device (100) and the OS device (200) of the settlement amount (S68, S69).

The processes of Figs. 5 to 7 are summarized as follows. Refer to the configuration of the VS device (100) of Fig. 12.

A virtual store operator device, a communication unit (110) of a VS device (100), can access a server and receive information necessary for creating a virtual store within the metaverse. Then, the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) can select content regarding products and fixtures to be placed in a virtual store using the information received, create placement information for placing them in the virtual store, and the communication unit (110) can transmit the placement information to the server (500). These contents are in the form of icons as an example. That is, images, dynamic icons, etc. representing products are placed in the virtual store, and when a customer avatar selects content such as these images, dynamic icons, etc., detailed information on the products can be provided and a purchase procedure can proceed. Furniture such as a refrigerator, a showcase, and a display stand can be implemented as an image, a dynamic icon, or a configuration of information suitable for placement within a virtual store. And these furniture are configured such that icons, images, etc. representing products can be placed.

Thereafter, the control unit (150) can interact with the customer avatar that visited the virtual store, and the display unit (140) can display the activities of the virtual store and the customer avatar that visited the virtual store.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a process in which a customer avatar purchases a product and receives it in a virtual store according to one embodiment of the present invention. The customer avatar selects a product modeled in three dimensions in a platform environment within the metaverse using a customer device (300) and pays the price for the product to purchase the product (S71). The payment process can be carried out through an API connection appropriately provided for the metaverse platform, through an API connection that can be linked to a payment system outside the metaverse, or by using a virtual currency used within the metaverse.

If the user sends the gifticon to another person at the time of purchase, step S72 is performed. When payment is completed, information on the receipt right (gifticon) for the product is transmitted to the device of the person receiving the gift. In one embodiment, the gifticon is sent to the recipient's phone, messenger, or email address. In addition, if the recipient is a user who has joined the metaverse, information on the receipt right for the product may be provided based on a specific gifting platform within the metaverse.

If it is an intangible product, the user who receives the gift certificate can use the product immediately.

Meanwhile, if you wish to receive the product directly at step S71, or if the person who received the gift wishes to receive the product at step S72, you can enter delivery information and request delivery of the product (S73). The delivery request is transmitted to the OS device (200) of the offline store. The offline store operator sends the product according to the received delivery request, and the product delivery is completed according to the specified delivery system (S74).

Afterwards, the delivery requester receives the product (S75), and the server (500) performs settlement according to the contract concluded between the offline store and the virtual store (S76). The settlement cycle can be carried out in various ways, such as daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly. Of course, settlement of the product can be carried out in real time after the sale and delivery of the product is finally completed.

If a person with the right to receive a product visits an offline store to receive the product, the offline store operator may proceed with the process of storing the product so that it can be provided immediately.

In this way, if the sale of products takes place in a virtual store, the promotional effect of the product can be increased, and ordinary customers can have the experience of operating a virtual store in the virtual space of the metaverse. If the number of users operating virtual stores in the metaverse increases, it can promote the sales of products in offline stores and increase economic activity in the virtual store.

At step S71, the customer can choose to keep the product receipt (gift card) or send it to another person. In this case, the customer device (300) can send the mobile terminal phone number, email address, or customer ID (identification information) within the metaverse to the server (500) to keep or receive the receipt information, and the server (500) can then send it to the recipient.

In addition, at step S71, the customer can select delivery of the product. In this case, the customer device (300) can transmit the address to which the product is to be delivered to the server (500), and the server (500) can transmit this to the OS device (200) of the offline store operator.

The settlement process may include a process of depositing revenue based on product sales through an account that the virtual store operator authenticated upon registration or submitted upon contract. In addition, as an example of revenue settlement, the server (500) may deposit virtual currency used within the metaverse into the virtual store operator's VS device (100) or account.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the interaction between a virtual store operator and an offline store operator according to one embodiment of the present invention. Refer to the processes of FIGS. 5 to 7.

Fig. 9 shows that after an offline store operator and a virtual store operator sign a contract, they can conduct training on the virtual store together with the virtual store operator avatar. After performing steps S21 to S26, the offline store operator and the virtual store operator sign a contract (S81). Then, the offline store operator conducts training on the virtual store operator using the offline store avatar (S82). For example, the offline store operator can provide the virtual store operator with operating methods and operating know-how of the virtual store.

This allows the avatar of an offline store operator to become a cyber instructor and provide store operation training to the avatars of one or more virtual store operators in a training location provided in a virtual space within a separate metaverse. If multiple virtual store operators participate, the avatars of the virtual store operators can converse with each other and provide virtual store operation know-how.

A virtual store operator who has completed the offline store operator training can decorate a virtual store using his/her avatar (S83) and open and operate and manage a virtual store (S84). Furniture or interiors placed in a virtual store may be provided differently depending on the contract terms or the type of virtual store. When products set by contract are displayed in the form of a list, checkbox, etc. on the VS device (100), the virtual store operator can select products from among them and place them in the virtual store.

In the process of operating a virtual store, an offline store operator can set missions for displaying products, cleaning, and making payments. And when the mission is achieved, a certain amount of profit can be provided to the virtual store operator. The types of profit include providing additional interiors to the virtual store, increasing the rate of return during the settlement process, or extending the contract period.

In addition, the server (500) can display the sales status of products sold in the virtual store when the products are sold in the virtual store and the offline store. The server (500) receives product inventory information (sales status information) transmitted by the OS device (200) of the offline store in real time, thereby allowing the virtual store operator or customer to check the inventory status of products sold in the virtual store.

Meanwhile, the server (500) can implement a virtual space in the metaverse where products are exchanged or sold between buyers by using the purchase history of products sold in the virtual store. For example, a first customer who purchased a writing instrument in virtual store A controls the customer device (300a) to move his or her avatar to a virtual barter place implemented in the metaverse.

And the first customer can control the customer device (300a) to upload information about selling his/her writing instrument to the server (500), and then propose the purchase of the product using the customer device (300b) controlled by another second customer. The server (500) can provide information necessary for product exchange and settlement between the first and second customers to each customer device (300a, 300b). At this time, the server (500) can provide information about the time and price at which the first customer purchased the product in the virtual store to the customer device (300b) of the second customer.

Of course, in addition, virtual services (consulting, counseling, etc.) can also be exchanged and carried out between customer devices (300a, 300b). The server (500) implements a virtual exchange place in the metaverse where various products and services can be exchanged and sold, thereby enabling various economic activities to take place.

When applying the embodiment of Fig. 9, a virtual store operator using a VS device (100) can receive operator training in a separate virtual training space. In one embodiment, the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) receives information necessary to display a virtual training space within the metaverse managed by the offline store operator device from the server (500).

And the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) places a virtual store operator avatar within the virtual education space. Then, the display unit (140) of the VS device (100) displays the actions or conversations of other avatars that have entered the virtual education space. Information related to the actions or conversations of other avatars can be received in real time by the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) from the server (500).

In addition, multiple avatars running virtual stores can talk to each other in the virtual education space and sell the products they own. Of course, virtual store operators also appear as general customer avatars when visiting other virtual stores and can purchase products from other people's virtual stores.

FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a virtual store related interface displayed on a VS device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

A user who wants to operate a virtual store connects to the metaverse using a VS device (100) and inputs the name of the virtual store he or she wants to operate (101). For example, if the user wants to operate a virtual store specialized in chocolate, he or she creates a name for the virtual store as “Chocolate 25 of Choco Addict” as in 102. In 101, the user can select an offline store using the VS device (100), check the contract terms accordingly, and proceed with the process of paying the contract deposit.

And a virtual store can be set up by selecting a specific type of virtual store provided by an offline store or a metaverse server. Detailed types or contract details are provided to the VS device (100) based on information set in advance by the OS device (200), which is the device of the offline store operator, and the metaverse server (500).

Thereafter, as shown in 102, a user who wants to operate a virtual store can select furniture to be placed in the virtual store using the VS device (100). Examples of the furniture may include a showcase, an open refrigerator, a display stand, etc., and the metaverse server (500) may provide various types of furniture to the VS device (100) depending on the products sold in the virtual store.

These fixtures are placed in the form of icons, content, etc. within the virtual store, and other users can access the fixtures to check the products placed within the fixtures or select and purchase the products placed within the fixtures. The fixtures provided may also vary depending on the type of virtual store or contract terms.

Afterwards, a user who wants to operate a virtual store places certain products in the virtual store using the VS device (100) (103). These products are products concluded during the contract process with the offline store operator, and the virtual store operator can place only products that have been permitted to be sold in the virtual store as in 103. The sales price of each product can be determined based on the contract terms between the virtual store operator and the offline store operator.

Alternatively, the virtual store operator may sell with minimal profit. For example, if the offline store operator offers a product called A for 800 won, the virtual store operator may sell it for 1,000 won or 900 won. In addition, the virtual store operator may combine various products to set prices and sell them. However, the price of the product sold by the virtual store operator and the commission between the virtual store operator and the offline store operator may be determined differently.

Thereafter, the virtual store operator operates and manages the virtual store using the VS device (100) (104). For example, the virtual store operator can control his/her avatar (104a) to display or clean products in the virtual store using the VS device (100). In addition, an offline store operator linked to the virtual store or a server (500) managing the metaverse can assign a certain mission to the virtual store, and the virtual store operator can perform the mission using the VS device (100).

For example, an offline store operator may request operators of virtual stores selling beverage products to perform a "beverage filling mission" using an OS device (200). A message related to the "beverage filling mission" may be transmitted from the metaverse server (500) to the VS device (100), and an activity of filling a shelf with beverage products may be performed in the VS device (100) as in 104.

Additionally, the virtual store operator can promote products by conversing with buyer avatars that enter the virtual store using the VS device (100).

Additionally, the virtual store operator can perform payment operations for products purchased within the virtual store using the VS device (100).

Meanwhile, the virtual store operator can use the VS device (100) to determine whether the mission he or she performed has been performed (105). The server (500) can check whether the mission of being the sales king, the mission of achieving 100 visits, the mission of directly purchasing a product, etc., assigned to the virtual store has been performed, and depending on the accomplishment of each mission, the level of the virtual store can be raised or the exposure frequency of the virtual store in the metaverse world can be strengthened.

Let's look at the mission execution in more detail. The communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) can receive mission information assigned to the virtual store from the server (500), and the display unit (140) of the VS device (100) can display the mission information as shown in 105. In addition, the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) can control the virtual store operator avatar according to what is set in the mission information to execute the mission. In addition, the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) can transmit a mission execution completion message to the server (500), so that the server (500) can accumulate and store information on the completion of the mission.

Meanwhile, the virtual store operator can promote products on SNS using the VS device (100). For example, the virtual store operator can diversify product promotion channels, such as by entering an SNS name as in 106 or an email address. The virtual store operator can promote products using the VS device (100) or participate in product delivery by linking with a specific delivery app. In addition, the virtual store operator can directly promote the virtual store or products online using the VS device (100) and can promote products or virtual stores using external SNS channels.

If a buyer's avatar (107a) requests a product within a virtual store, the virtual store operator can use the VS device (100) to provide the product to the buyer's avatar or perform a process such as payment (107).

When a buyer selects a specific product using a customer device (300), the virtual store operator can support payment for the product using a VS device (100). Or, when a buyer selects a specific product using a customer device (300), a payment page for the purchase of the product is displayed on the customer device (300) and payment for the product can be made. In this case, the virtual store operator can directly intervene in the product payment process or can only be notified of the product payment result from the server (500).

Afterwards, when the buyer requests delivery, the product receipt process can proceed as in 108. In addition, the server (500) and the customer device (300) can proceed with the process of sending and receiving a receipt voucher (gift card) for the purchased product. In this case, the buyer or the person with the product receipt voucher who visited the offline store can receive the product.

As shown in Fig. 10, when applying the embodiments of the present invention, users can generate revenue while managing virtual stores and also activate sales in offline stores through linkage between virtual stores and offline stores. In addition, through sales linkage activities (promotion, mission achievement, etc.) of virtual store operators, economic activities within the metaverse increase and sales of products can be promoted.

Fig. 11 is an interface showing virtual stores implemented in the metaverse according to one embodiment of the present invention. When a virtual store operator accesses the metaverse using a VS device (100) or a buyer accesses the metaverse using a customer device (300), a number of virtual stores can be displayed as in Fig. 11.

Figure 11 shows an interface where a virtual store operator (ID: Dosirakjoa) performs virtual store activities in a virtual store (GS 25 of Dosirak King) that is VS1. The virtual store operator's avatar (Avat_1) and a buyer's avatar (Avat_2) are in VS1.

Another virtual store, VS2 (Chocolate 25 for Choco Addicts), is currently being entered by a buyer avatar (Avat_3). In addition, various NPCs (Non-Player Characters) (NPC_1) are active within the metaverse and can request missions from the virtual store operator.

In Fig. 11, the server (500) displays each avatar on a different device so that virtual store operators and customers can interact with each other.

For example, the display unit (140) of the VS device (100) controlling the virtual store operator avatar (Avat_1) can display the action of the customer avatar (Avat_2) or the conversation (Avat_2) of the customer avatar. Then, the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) generates an avatar control message that controls the action or conversation of the virtual store operator avatar (Avat_1). Then, the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) transmits the avatar control message to the server (500). As a result, the action or conversation of the virtual store operator avatar (Avat_1) is also displayed on the display unit of the customer device (300) controlling the customer avatar (Avat_2), so that the avatars can converse with each other and perform mutual actions.

In particular, when a virtual store operator avatar (Avat_1) has a mission to provide to a customer avatar (Avat_2), the server (500) transmits mission information to be performed by the customer avatar (Avat_2) to the VS device (100). Then, the display unit (140) of the VS device (100) displays the mission to be performed by the customer avatar (Avat_2).

For example, if there is a mission to send a welcome message to a customer avatar (Avat_2), the server (500) can control the virtual store operator avatar (Avat_1) to perform a welcome message and action to the customer avatar (Avat_2) by causing the message "Customer Welcome Mission!" to be displayed on the display unit (140) of the VS device (100), thereby allowing the virtual store operator to control the VS device (100).

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the configuration of a virtual store operator device according to one embodiment of the present invention. The VS device (100) includes a smartphone, a tablet, and a laptop. In addition, in order to provide an AR (Augmented Reality) or VR (Virtual Reality) function in a virtual store within the metaverse, the VS device (100) may include an HMD (Head Mounted Display), glasses supporting AR (Augmented Reality) or VR (Virtual Reality) functions, or may communicate with these HMDs and glasses.

The configuration of the VS device of Fig. 12 can be applied to the configuration of other devices (200, 300, 400) except for the server (500). In addition, the offline store operator device (200) can include the function of a POS (Point Of Sale) system related to payment and sale of a certain product or can be combined with a POS system.

Looking at the VS device (100) in the configuration of Fig. 12, it is as follows. The camera (130) can perform shooting when implementing AR/VR. The communication unit (110) communicates with the server (500). The display unit (140) provides a user interface. The display unit (140) can include a screen that displays information and a touch input means. The control unit (150) controls the communication unit (110) and the display unit (140).

In more detail, the communication unit (110) can access a virtual store within the metaverse provided by the server (500).

The communication unit (110) can connect to the server and receive information necessary to create a virtual store within the metaverse. In addition, the control unit (150) can use the information received to select content related to products and fixtures to be placed in the virtual store, create placement information to place in the virtual store, and the communication unit (110) can transmit the placement information to the server (500), thereby completing the configuration of the virtual store.

Thereafter, the control unit (150) interacts with the customer avatar that has visited the virtual store, and the display unit (140) can display the activities of the virtual store and the customer avatar that has visited the virtual store. The display unit (1140) can control the avatar of the virtual store operator using a touch input means.

According to the configuration of Fig. 12, the VS device (100) can perform the processes of Figs. 4 to 10 described above.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a server according to one embodiment of the present invention. The communication unit (510) of the server (500) communicates with the VS device (100), the OS device (200), the customer device (300), and the delivery person device (400). When multiple virtual stores are implemented in the metaverse, the server (500) can collect product information sold in each virtual store and product information sold in an offline store. The database (520) stores information transmitted by multiple devices and stores history data.

The control unit (550) implements and provides a virtual store within the metaverse and generates various data. The server's operation process is as described above. Briefly summarized, it is as follows.

The communication unit (510) of the server (500) transmits information necessary for displaying a virtual store within the metaverse to the virtual store operator device (100) or the customer device (300). In addition, the communication unit (510) and the control unit (550) mediate actions or conversations between the virtual store operator avatar and the customer avatar. As previously discussed in FIG. 11.

The control unit (550) can perform payment for products purchased by a customer avatar in a virtual store, and the communication unit (510) can transmit a settlement result message for the paid products to the virtual store operator device.

The communication unit (510) of the server (500) can transmit mission information assigned to the virtual store to the virtual store operator device (100). The virtual store operator device (100) transmits a mission completion message after performing a predetermined mission. The communication unit (510) can receive the mission completion message from the virtual store operator device (100) and increase the profitability of the virtual store operator according to the subsequent completion of the mission. The mission can be displayed as shown in 105 of FIG. 10.

Fig. 14 is a drawing showing a product sales situation according to one embodiment of the present invention. The screen 103 of Fig. 10 is enlarged to display 103a and 103b, which can be displayed on a VS device (100), a customer device (300), etc.

First, a virtual store displaying products (A, B, C, D) is displayed, as in 103a, and then information on the sale of products A and D in another virtual store, the same virtual store, or an offline store is displayed, as in 103b. For example, in the case of product A, as in 103b, a message is displayed indicating that 2 units were sold in the last 10 minutes, so that 3 units are currently available for purchase. Similarly, in the case of product D, a message is displayed indicating that 5 units were sold in the last 10 minutes, so that 1 unit is currently available for purchase.

This information is possible because the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) receives information on the saleability of products placed in the virtual store from the server (500). Of course, the communication unit of the customer device (300) can also receive information on the saleability of products placed in the virtual store from the server (500). If the customer device (300) displays as 103b, if the customer wants to purchase product D, the product can be purchased before the product runs out.

Meanwhile, the control unit (150) of the VS device (100) that has confirmed saleable information such as 103b can generate a message for adjusting the sale price or product placement of the product or a promotional message for the sale of the product according to the saleable information. This corresponds to the operation and management activities of the virtual store.

And when the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) transmits the generated message to the server, the server (500) transmits it to another customer device (300) connected to the virtual store so that the product display, price, and promotion information can be checked (103c). 103c shows that the positions of product B and product D have been switched, and the selling price of product D has been changed to 4,300 won.

The embodiment of Fig. 14 can be applied to the VS device (100) that has confirmed the settlement result after the sale of a product to adjust the arrangement or price of the product. For example, when the communication unit (110) of the VS device (100) receives a settlement result message of a product sold in a virtual store from the server (500), it adjusts the product sales amount or arrangement or transmits a promotional message to the server (500) as in the process described above so that the corresponding information can be displayed in the virtual store. This information can be displayed on the VS device (100) and the customer device (300) that visited the virtual store.

The process of Fig. 14 is explained from the server (500) perspective as follows.

The control unit (550) of the server (500) can generate information on the saleability of a product by using information on whether the product placed in the virtual store was sold in another virtual store or offline store. Alternatively, the control unit (550) of the server (500) can generate a message on the settlement result of the product sold in the virtual store. Thereafter, the communication unit (510) of the server (500) transmits the information or message generated by the control unit (550) of the server (500) to the virtual store operator device (100).

Thereafter, the communication unit (510) of the server (500) receives a message for adjusting the sales price or product placement of a product or a promotional message for product sales from the virtual store operator device (100). Then, the control unit (550) of the server (500) adjusts the price or placement of a product placed in the virtual store according to the message or controls the promotional message to be displayed to the customer device (300).

When information is changed, the communication unit (510) of the server (500) can transmit the information again to the customer device (300) and the VS device (100). As a result, the display method or price of the product displayed on the customer device (300) or the VS device (100) can be changed.

Meanwhile, in the product sales configuration of Fig. 14, the virtual store operator device (100) can set the product display to be configured differently depending on the visiting customer. This setting is stored in the server (500), and can provide differentiated product display states to customers visiting the virtual store.

For example, the virtual store operator device (100) can set the following conditions for products to be placed on the display shelves of products placed in the virtual store.

Shelf 1, Section 1: If the customer is a teenager: Cookie Bundle Product A

Shelf 1, Section 1: If the customer is an adult: Premium confectionery product B

The set conditions (product display conditions based on customer information) are stored in the server (500).

Additionally, even if a customer has a high preference for a specific product, the virtual store operator device (100) can set product display conditions.

2nd shelf of shelf 1: If the customer's cookie preference is above the standard: Cookie Product C

2nd shelf of shelf 1: If the customer's cookie preference is below the standard: General snack product D

Information on arranging products based on customer history information such as customer age/preference set on a specific display shelf of a virtual store is stored in a server (500), and the server (500) can configure the first and second sections of the first display shelf differently depending on the information of the customer visiting the virtual store. Accordingly, even when visiting the same virtual store, the first display shelf of the virtual store displayed on the customer device (300) can be displayed differently depending on the characteristics of the customer.

In addition, product display information set in a virtual store can be transmitted to an OS device (200), which is an offline store operator device that provides the product. Based on this, the OS device (200) can collect customer preference information for products to be sold in an offline store.

The methods according to the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in the form of program commands that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program commands, data files, data structures, etc., either singly or in combination. The program commands recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and configured for the present invention or may be known and usable by those skilled in the art of computer software.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by means of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations based on this description. It should be understood that the above-described embodiments are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive, and the scope of the present invention will be indicated by the claims which will be described later rather than the detailed description given above. And the meaning and scope of these claims, as well as all changes and modifications derived from the equivalent concept, should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims and equivalents of the claims.

100: Virtual store operator device 200: Offline store operator device
300: Customer Device 400: Delivery Agent Device
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The first step is for the communication unit of the virtual store operator device to connect to the server and receive information necessary to create a virtual store within the metaverse;
A second step in which the control unit of the virtual store operator device selects content regarding products and fixtures to be placed in the virtual store using the received information and generates placement information for placing them in the virtual store, and the communication unit transmits the placement information to the server;
The above control unit is a third step of performing interaction with a customer avatar visiting the virtual store; and
The display section of the virtual store operator device includes a fourth step of displaying the virtual store and the activities of customer avatars visiting the virtual store,
The second step above is
The above virtual store operator device sets the conditions for products to be placed on the shelves of the virtual store based on the customer's age or preference.
The product display information set in the above virtual store includes a step of being transmitted to the offline store operator device providing the above product.
The quantity of the above product that can be sold is determined by the contract between the virtual store operator device and the offline store operator device.
A method for operating a virtual store within the metaverse, in which when a product is sold in the offline store, the fact that the product was sold in the offline store is displayed as product information within the virtual store. In the first paragraph,
The above first step is
It includes a step of the communication unit of the virtual store operator device connecting to the server to receive information about the offline store that provides products to be sold in the virtual store.
Information about the above offline store includes a method for operating a virtual store within the metaverse, including contract terms and conditions for selling products. In the first paragraph,
After the above second step
The above communication unit receives mission information assigned to the virtual store from the server; and
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, comprising a step in which the control unit controls a virtual store operator avatar according to the mission information, and the communication unit transmits a mission completion message to the server.
In the first paragraph,
After the above second step
The above communication unit receives information on the saleability of products placed in the virtual store from the server; and
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, wherein the control unit generates a message for adjusting the sales amount or product placement of the product or a promotional message for the sale of the product based on the saleable information, and then the communication unit transmits the generated message to a server.
In the first paragraph,
The above communication unit receives a settlement result message for products sold in the virtual store from the server; and
A method for operating a virtual store within the metaverse, wherein the control unit generates a message for adjusting the sales amount or product placement of products sold in the virtual store or a promotional message for the sale of the products based on the settlement result, and then the communication unit transmits the generated message to a server.
In the first paragraph,
The third step above is
a step of displaying the action of the customer avatar or the conversation of the customer avatar; and
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, comprising a step in which the control unit generates an avatar control message that controls the actions or conversations of a virtual store operator avatar, and the communication unit transmits the avatar control message to a server.
In Article 6,
The steps indicated above are
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, wherein, if there is a mission to be provided to the customer avatar, the display unit further includes a step of displaying the mission to be performed to the customer avatar.
In the first paragraph,
The above communication unit receives information necessary to display a virtual educational space within the metaverse managed by the offline store operator device from the server; and
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, wherein the control unit includes a step of placing a virtual store operator avatar within the virtual educational space and then displaying the actions or conversations of other avatars that have entered the virtual educational space on the display unit. A first step in which the communication unit of the server transmits information necessary to display a virtual store within the metaverse to a virtual store operator device or a customer device;
A second step in which the communication unit and the control unit of the server mediate the actions or conversations of the virtual store operator avatar and the customer avatar;
The above control unit is a third step of performing payment for goods purchased by the customer avatar in the virtual store; and
The above communication unit includes a fourth step of transmitting a settlement result message of the paid product to the virtual store operator device,
The above first step is
A step of setting conditions for products to be placed on the shelves of the virtual store based on the age or preference of the customer transmitted by the virtual store operator device, and then storing information on placing the products on the server;
The above server configures the display shelves of the virtual store according to the information of the customer visiting the virtual store; and
The above server includes a step of transmitting product display information set in the above virtual store to an offline store operator device providing the above product.
The quantity of the above product that can be sold is determined by the contract between the virtual store operator device and the offline store operator device.
A method for operating a virtual store within the metaverse, wherein when a product is sold at the offline store, the server displays the fact that the product was sold at the offline store as product information within the virtual store. In Article 9,
The above communication unit transmits mission information assigned to the virtual store to the virtual store operator device; and
A method for operating a virtual store within the metaverse, wherein the communication unit includes a step of receiving a mission completion message from the virtual store operator device.
In Article 9,
The above control unit generates saleable information of a product by using information on whether the product placed in the virtual store is sold in another virtual store or an offline store, or generates a settlement result message for a product sold in the virtual store;
The above communication unit transmits the saleable information or settlement result message to the virtual store operator device;
The above communication unit receives a message for adjusting the sales amount or product placement of the product or a promotional message for the sale of the product from the virtual store operator device; and
A method for operating a virtual store within a metaverse, comprising a step of the control unit controlling the amount or arrangement of products placed within the virtual store according to the message or controlling the promotional message to be displayed on a customer device.
Communication unit that communicates with the server;
a display section providing a user interface; and
It includes a control unit that controls the above communication unit and the above display unit,
When the above communication unit connects to the server and receives the information necessary to create a virtual store within the metaverse,
The control unit uses the received information to select content related to products and fixtures to be placed in the virtual store and generates placement information for placing them in the virtual store, and the communication unit transmits the placement information to the server.
The above control unit interacts with the customer avatar that visits the virtual store,
The above display section displays the activities of the virtual store and the customer avatars that visited the virtual store.
The above control unit sets the conditions for products to be placed on the shelves of the virtual store based on the customer's age or preference.
The product display information set in the above virtual store is transmitted to the offline store operator device that provides the above product.
The quantity of the above product that can be sold is determined by the contract between the virtual store operator device and the offline store operator device.
A virtual store operator device that displays the fact that a product was sold in an offline store as product information in the virtual store when the product is sold in the offline store. In Article 12,
The above communication unit connects to the above server and receives information about offline stores that provide products to be sold in the virtual store.
Information about the above offline store is a virtual store operator device that includes the contract terms and conditions for selling products at the above offline store. In Article 12,
The above communication unit receives mission information assigned to the virtual store from the above server,
The above control unit controls the virtual store operator avatar according to the above mission information,
A virtual store operator device in which the above communication unit transmits the above mission completion message to the above server.
In Article 12,
The above communication unit receives saleable information of products placed in the virtual store from the above server,
A virtual store operator device in which the control unit generates a message for adjusting the sales amount or product placement of the product or a promotional message for the sale of the product based on the saleable information, and then the communication unit transmits the generated message to a server.
In Article 12,
The above communication unit receives a settlement result message for products sold in the virtual store from the above server,
A virtual store operator device in which the control unit generates a message for adjusting the sales amount or product placement of products sold in the virtual store or a promotional message for the sale of the products based on the settlement result, and then the communication unit transmits the generated message to a server.

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