TWI391869B - Method and system of using serial number to manage bonus message - Google Patents

Description

Method and system for managing bonus information by serial number

The present invention relates to a method and system for managing bonus messages, and more particularly to a method and system for managing bonus messages by serial number.

Many convenience stores or stores have mechanisms to distribute bonuses (such as accumulated bonus points or sweepstakes) in order to attract more consumers or to maintain a fixed consumer base. However, the current bonus mechanism is through the card mode, which is stored in the card or in the background. Consumers need to hold a card to carry out the work of accumulating points. Furthermore, if a lottery event is held, the unified invoice number used for the transaction is used as the basis for the winning, and the consumer is required to enter the invoice number and perform the act of accumulating or redeeming. The shortcomings of this identification method are as follows. There may be more than two winners corresponding to the winning invoice number. However, some of these winners may not have a winning invoice, but only enter a number of numbers because of a simple and fun attitude, causing some troubles. A number of winners are required to respond to this issue.

Therefore, a new bonus mechanism is designed to provide a method and system for managing bonus messages by serial number to improve the above problems.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method and system for managing bonus messages by serial number.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for managing a bonus message by serial number includes the steps of: generating at least one serial number according to a bonus setting; setting a serial number as a starting state; and converting when the processing system prints the serial number on the receipt The initial state is the dropout state; the sequence number confirmation request is received; the sequence number is determined to be in the discarding state; when the sequence number is met and is in the discarding state, the dividend setting of the corresponding serial number is replied; and the serial number is removed from the serial number database.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a bonus message system for managing a bonus information system includes: a serial number management platform for generating at least one serial number according to a bonus setting, and setting a serial number as a starting state when generating; The processing system is configured to obtain the serial number of the corresponding bonus setting from the serial number management platform according to the bonus setting, wherein when the processing system prints the serial number on the receipt, the serial number management platform converts The initial status of the serial number is the discarding status; the bonus database is used to store the user's account and bonus related information; the bonus platform is used to obtain the user's account information from the bonus database, and send the serial number confirmation request to the serial number management. A platform; a multimedia machine for receiving information input by a user and transmitting it to a bonus platform.

Next, please refer to the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention, and the examples mentioned are explained together with the drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the claims

Referring to FIG. 1, a flow chart of a method for managing a bonus message by serial number according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. The method includes the following steps (it should be understood that the steps mentioned in this embodiment can be adjusted according to actual needs, and may even be performed simultaneously or partially simultaneously), except that the order is specifically stated:

(1) According to the bonus setting, at least one serial number is generated (step 102). The bonus settings mentioned therein can be set for bonus points, reward amounts, discount messages, game opportunities, or qualification screening. For example, if the activity stipulates that if you spend 100 yuan, you will get 1 bonus, if you spend 200 yuan, you will get 2 bonuses, and so on, and so on. In this step, the serial number representing the bonus will be 1 point, and the bonus will be 2 points. The serial number, ... the rest and so on. The number of serial numbers can be adjusted according to actual needs. One method is to estimate the number of possible consumptions based on the previous consumption records, and to generate sufficient number of serial numbers in advance (for example, 10 times the number of previous consumption can be prepared) for use. Alternatively, it can be set to fill in a number of serial numbers every predetermined time (for example, every 5 minutes).

(2) The setting number is the initial state (step 104). The serial number can have different states to manage the bonus message, and when the serial number is generated, the serial number is set to the initial state.

(3) The storage number is in the serial number database (step 106). The serial number has unique, discontinuous, and consistent with the characteristics of the formula, so it is not repeated, and consumers are not easy to guess. The serial number can contain numbers or English letters, and the like. When storing the serial number, information related to the serial number, such as the bonus setting and status represented, can be stored at the same time.

(4) When the processing system prints the serial number on the receipt, the conversion start state is the discarded state (step 108). When the user goes to the store to consume or use other services such as paying the relevant collection, he will get the invoice or the receipt as the receipt. At this time, the processing system will print the serial number on the receipt, and the user can obtain the bonus according to the serial number. The sequence number needs to be converted from the start state to the drop state.

(5) Receiving a sequence number confirmation request (step 110). After the user inputs the serial number, the serial number management platform will receive the serial number confirmation request. At this time, it is necessary to connect to the database to read the serial number information for further determination.

(6) It is determined whether the serial number is in compliance and in the throw-out state (step 112). The serial number must match the data of the database and is the status of the dropout (indicating that the serial number has been issued by the system and printed on the receipt).

(7) When the serial number is met and is in the throw-out state, the bonus setting of the corresponding serial number is replied (step 114). The serial number management platform will reply the bonus setting of the corresponding serial number according to the serial number. For example, the bonus corresponding to a serial number is set to 2 points for the bonus point.

(8) The serial number is removed from the serial number database (step 118). After the serial number management platform confirms the serial number and replies to the bonus setting of the corresponding serial number, the serial number is removed from the serial number database. In addition, prior to this step, the step of receiving the serial number bonus redeemed message (step 116) may be included, which is sent after the user has classified the bonus into his account, and may further confirm that the serial number has been redeemed for redemption.

Please refer to FIG. 2, which is a system block diagram of managing a bonus message by serial number according to another embodiment of the present invention. The system includes a serial number management platform 212, a serial number database 214, a processing system 216, a bonus database 218, a bonus platform 220, and a multi-media kiosk 242.

The serial number management platform 212 generates at least one serial number according to the bonus setting, and sets the serial number to the initial state when generated. The serial number and sequence number generated by the serial number management platform 212 are stored in the serial number database 214. In an embodiment, the processing system 216 can be located in each store. When the user consumes the store or uses other services, such as paying the relevant collection, the processing system 216 prints the relevant receipt, according to the bonus setting (according to the activity) The specification is different. The serial number of the corresponding bonus setting is obtained from the serial number management platform 212. When the processing system 216 prints the receipt, the serial number is printed together, and the serial number management platform 212 can be the multimedia machine background, and the serial number will be The start state is converted to the thrown state.

The bonus database 218 stores the user's account and bonus related information. The multimedia device 242 includes a user interface that can be used to receive information entered by the user. (In addition to the multimedia device 242, the user computer can also be used to receive the information input by the user, and then transmitted to the bonus platform 220 by connecting the connection.) After the user inputs the account number and password to log in to the account, the serial number data is input. The multimedia machine 242 and the multimedia machine 242 transmit the data to the bonus platform 220. After the bonus platform 220 obtains the account data of the user from the bonus database 218 and confirms the identity, the bonus confirmation request is sent to the serial number management platform 212.

The serial number management platform 212 includes a determination module 230, a reply module 232, and a pull module 234. When the serial number management platform 212 receives the serial number confirmation request from the bonus platform 220, the determination module 230 can confirm with the serial number database 214 to determine whether the serial number is consistent and in the lost state. When the serial number is consistent and in the throw-out state, the reply module 232 replies to the dividend setting of the corresponding serial number to the bonus platform 220.

The bonus platform 220 includes a bonus input module 226. When the bonus platform 220 receives the bonus setting of the corresponding serial number from the serial number management platform 212, the input module 226 inputs the bonus setting into the user's account. From the user's point of view, as long as after the consumption, go to the multimedia machine 242 in the store, and type the serial number on the receipt, for example, to accumulate bonus points, print cash coupons (dollars), and goods. Or service redemption voucher (dollar), merchandise or service coupon (for redemption), or participate in lottery and other activities. In an embodiment, the bonus platform 220 may send a serial number bonus redemption message to the serial number management platform 212 at this time. The pull module 234 of the serial number management platform 212 can pull the serialized serial number from the serial number database 212. The bonus platform 220 can further collect all relevant information and conduct it for dividend management or other activities.

In summary, the above embodiment discloses a method and system for managing a bonus message by serial number, and develops a cardless concept, which distributes a bonus to a user through a serial number, and the user can perform a tired point redemption operation without holding a card, and It can effectively control the bonus, avoid the user to input and disturb the system, and can also provide the customer price and the number of visitors.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one skilled in the art can make various modifications and retouchings without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application attached.

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212. . . Serial number management platform

214. . . Serial number database

216. . . Processing system

218. . . Dividend database

220. . . Bonus platform

226. . . Bonus input module

230. . . Decision module

232. . . Reply module

234. . . Pull-out module

242. . . Multimedia machine

The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.

FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a method for managing a bonus message by serial number according to an embodiment of the invention.

2 is a block diagram showing a system for managing a bonus message by serial number according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (12)

A method for managing a bonus message by serial number, wherein the method manages the bonus message by serial number without using a card to manage the bonus message, and includes the following steps: a. generating a minimum according to a bonus setting by a serial number management platform a serial number; b. by the serial number management platform, the serial number is set to a starting state; c. when a processing system prints the serial number on the receipt, the serial number management platform converts the initial state to a throwing state; d Receiving a serial number confirmation request by the serial number management platform; e. determining, by the serial number management platform, whether the serial number is consistent and in the throwing out state; f. when the serial number is consistent and in the throwing out state, the serial number management The platform replies the bonus setting corresponding to the serial number; and g. pulls the serial number from the serial number database by the serial number management platform. The method of claim 1, wherein the bonus setting is related to a bonus point, a credit amount, a discount message, a game opportunity, or a qualification screening. The method of claim 1, wherein the serial number is unique, discontinuous, and conforms to a formula. The method of claim 1, wherein the step b sets the serial number to a starting state, and further comprises the step of: storing the serial number in a serial number database. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of extracting the serial number from the serial number database further comprises the step of: receiving a serial number bonus redeemed message. A system for managing bonus messages by serial number, wherein the system manages bonus messages by serial number without using cards to manage bonus messages, including: a serial number management platform for generating at least one serial number according to a bonus setting. Setting the serial number as a starting state when generating; a serial number database for storing the serial number generated by the serial number management platform and the status of the serial number; a processing system for obtaining the serial number management platform according to the bonus setting a pair of numbers that should be set by the bonus, wherein when the processing system prints the serial number on the receipt, the serial number management platform converts the initial state of the serial number to a throwing state; a bonus database for storing the user Account and bonus related information; a bonus platform for obtaining user account information from the bonus database, and sending a serial number confirmation request to the serial number management platform; and a multimedia device (multi-media kiosk) for The information input by the user is received and transmitted to the bonus platform. The system of claim 6, wherein the serial number management platform comprises a determining module for determining whether the serial number is consistent and in the throwing state when receiving a serial number confirmation request from the bonus platform. For example, the system described in claim 6 of the patent scope, wherein the serial number management The platform includes a reply module for replying the bonus setting corresponding to the serial number when the serial number is met and in the throwing state. The system of claim 6, wherein the serial number management platform comprises a pull-out module for pulling the serial number from the serial number database. The system of claim 6, wherein the bonus platform comprises a bonus input module for inputting the bonus setting to the user account when receiving the bonus setting corresponding to the serial number. The system of claim 6, wherein the multimedia device includes a user interface for receiving information input by the user. The system of claim 6 further includes a user computer for receiving information input by the user, the user computer being connected to the bonus platform.