JP3687382B2 - Vending machine sales method and vending machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a method for selling products using a vending machine and a vending machine technology for this sales method.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in order to sell more products, customers (consumers) have pasted the stickers affixed to purchased products on a specific mount, and the number of pasted items reaches the specified number. For example, a selling method is known in which a prize or other prizes can be received by mailing this mount to a beverage maker.
[0003]
This sales method requires mailing the mount to the beverage maker when the customer wants to receive a free gift, which is very annoying, so the number of customers who apply is limited, and the sales volume of the product is expected to increase. There was a problem that the results were not expected.
[0004]
Not only does it take a considerable amount of time for the customer to receive the prize after mailing, but there are also many administrative matters that must be dealt with by the beverage manufacturer, such as organizing the applied mounts and shipping the prize. For this reason, there was a problem that personnel costs, postage costs, etc. were increased.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The present invention
1 Eliminates the need for customers to mail a mount with a specified number of stickers.
[0006]
2. If the customer inserts a mount with a specified number of stickers into the bill accepting device of the vending machine, the customer can immediately pick up the prize.
[0007]
3 It takes less time for customers to get free gifts, such as by mail.
[0008]
4. Allow customers to use their nearest vending machines and save time from mailing.
[0009]
5. To promote sales, increase the sales volume of the same (or the same kind of) products, reduce the distribution cost, and achieve the effect of mass production.
[0010]
6 Beverage manufacturers no longer need to sort out the mailed mounts and check whether a specified number of stickers have been applied.
[0011]
7. Beverages manufacturers will no longer need administrative procedures such as preparing premiums and mailing them to their respective addresses and names.
[0012]
8. Make sure that there are no errors in administrative procedures, such as an error in the shipping address, and that no complaints are received.
[0013]
9. Beverage manufacturers will not be charged special labor costs or mailing costs.
Are issues to be solved.
[0014]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
This problem is solved by the following means.
[0015]
(1) A specific sticker that can be affixed is attached to the product to be sold, and this product is sold using a vending machine, and a cardboard with a predetermined number of the stickers attached is automatically sold. A vending machine that sells any or a specific product among the products loaded in the vending machine at a free or discounted price when inserted into the mount identification device of the machine from the mount insertion slot Sales method using a machine.
[0016]
(2) In the sales method using the vending machine described in (1) above, the seal attached to the product to be sold is:
A sales method using a vending machine, wherein the vending machine is attached to a product by being affixed and can be affixed again after being detached from the product.
[0017]
(3) In the sales method using the vending machine described in (1) above, the seal attached to the product to be sold is:
A sales method using a vending machine, characterized in that the product is attached to the product by being put in the package of the product.
[0018]
(4) In the sales method using the vending machine described in (1) above, the seal attached to the product to be sold is:
A sales method using a vending machine, characterized in that it is attached to the product in the form of a part of the product.
[0019]
(5) In the sales method using the vending machine described in any one of (1) to (4) above,
The vending machine is provided with a bill recognition device,
A sales method using a vending machine, wherein the mount insertion port of the mount identification device is the same as the bill insertion port of the banknote recognition device.
[0020]
(6) In the sales method using the vending machine described in any of (1) to (4) above,
The vending machine is provided with a bill recognition device,
The sales method using a vending machine, wherein the mount discriminating device is one device that is also used as the bill discriminating device.
[0021]
(7) A mount identification device into which a mount on which a predetermined number of specific stickers attached to products to be sold are pasted is inserted, and when the mount identification device accepts the mount, the vending machine A vending machine having a product dropping device for dropping any or a specific product among loaded products.
[0022]
(8) In the vending machine described in (7) above,
The vending machine is provided with a bill recognition device,
The vending machine, wherein the mount insertion port of the mount identification device is the same as the bill insertion port of the banknote recognition device.
[0023]
(9) In the vending machine described in (7) above,
The vending machine is provided with a bill recognition device,
The vending machine, wherein the mount identifying device is one device that is also used as the bill identifying device.
[0024]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining operations performed in a bill recognition device of a vending machine in order to perform the sales method of the present invention.
[0025]
2 and 3 are schematic diagrams for explaining a sales method using the vending machine of the present invention.
[0026]
The outline of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
[0027]
(A) The manufacturer of the product attaches a specific seal 2 to the product 1 (in the case of FIGS. 2 and 3, the manufacturer is a beverage manufacturer and the product is a can beverage).
[0028]
Here, the attachment of the seal 2 is in the form of sticking, but it may be attached in another form.
[0029]
In other words, if the product 1 is packaged in a box, bag, etc., the product 1 should be put together with the product, or a part of the packaging or product is a seal and cut out. For example, the seal 2 is used.
[0030]
The seal 2 is identifiable or easy to identify as a regular seal by optical, magnetic or other methods for identifying the mount to which the seal is applied, as will be described later. Better.
[0031]
(B) On the other hand, the manufacturer of the product prepares a mount 3 for attaching the sticker 2. The mount 3 is to be obtained as easily as possible by the customer.
[0032]
For example,
Place next to vending machine 5.
[0033]
A storage box is provided in the vending machine 5 so that the customer can freely take it.
[0034]
When a product is purchased by the vending machine 5, the mount 3 is automatically dropped.
[0035]
Since not all of the mount 3 is used, the customer is asked whether or not it is necessary by voice or display. When necessary, the mount 3 is dropped from the vending machine 5 onto the product dropping tray 7.
Etc. are possible.
[0036]
On the mount 3, a place (seal sticking position 4) where the sticker 2 is stuck is designated. This is to make it easier to detect that the specified number of sheets is affixed by the mount discriminating apparatus and that the affixed sticker 2 is a legitimate sticker.
[0037]
(C) The product with the seal 2 attached is loaded into the vending machine 5 and put into a vending state.
[0038]
(D) The customer purchases the product 1. In this example, the sticker 2 attached to the can beverage as a product is peeled off, and the sticker 2 is attached to a designated position (sticker attaching position) 4 of the mount 3.
[0039]
(E) The customer purchases the product 1 several times, and the stickers 2 are all attached to the designated positions (sticker attaching positions) 4 of the mount 3.
[0040]
(F) The customer takes the mount 3 with the seals 2 attached to all the sticking positions 4 to the nearest vending machine 5 and inserts it into the mount identification device 6 of the vending machine 5.
[0041]
In the vending machine 5, the mount insertion port of the mount identification device 6 is the same insertion port as the mount insertion port of the banknote recognition device 6, or it is one device that is also used as the banknote identification device. It can also be done.
[0042]
In the latter case, even if there is a difference between the identification of the banknote and the identification of the mount, almost the same identification method can be adopted, so it is possible to identify the mount together with the banknote without changing the design of the banknote identification device so much There is a merit that you can. Furthermore, in this case, the size of the mount may be any size that can be accepted by the banknote identification device, but handling is not complicated if it is the same as the largest banknote.
[0043]
(G) The mount identifying device or the bill identifying device 6 also used as the mount 3 inserted by the customer is a regular one, that is, the regular seal 2 is affixed to the regular location 4 in a regular number, When it is determined that the product is an arbitrary product 1 selected by the customer in the vending machine 5 or a predetermined specific product 1 is dropped on the product dropping tray 7 of the vending machine 5 as a prize.
[0044]
The selected arbitrary product 1 may be selectable from specified products.
[0045]
In addition, when the mount identifying device or the bill identifying device 6 also serving as this is determined to be legitimate, it is possible to provide a product (free gift) at a reduced price without making it free. In this case, the vending machine 5 gives an instruction to that effect, and after confirming that the discount fee has been inserted into the bill discriminating device / mounting discriminating device 6 or the coin discriminating device 8, the product (prize) Is dropped onto the product drop tray 7.
[0046]
Hereinafter, based on FIG. 1, the outline | summary of operation | movement of a vending machine is demonstrated by making into an example what the board | substrate identification device was used as the banknote identification apparatus and board | substrate identification apparatus 6.
[0047]
When the identification device 6 is started in S00, initial processing such as an IC constituting the identification device 6 is performed in S01.
[0048]
In S02, it is detected that a paper sheet is inserted. If the detection of the paper sheet is recognized in S03, the process proceeds to S04. If not recognized, the process returns to S01 again, and the same operation is repeated.
[0049]
In S04, it is checked whether or not the inserted paper sheet is a banknote, that is, a banknote. If it is a banknote (S04, YES), the process proceeds to S05, and at the time of sales by banknote insertion performed as usual in a vending machine. (Processing of banknotes)
[0050]
In S04, when NO, that is, when a non-bank note is inserted, the process proceeds to S06, and it is checked whether the inserted paper sheet is the mount 3 or not. When it is not a mount (NO), the process proceeds to S08, and this paper sheet is returned. When this is a mount (YES), the process proceeds to S07, and it is checked whether or not the sticker 2 is correct, that is, whether or not the proper number of the proper stickers 2 is stuck on the mount 3.
[0051]
When this check is NO, it progresses to S08, and this mount 3 is returned.
[0052]
If the check is YES, the process proceeds to S09, and a normal mount signal, that is, a signal indicating that the inserted mount 3 is accepted and a prize can be dropped from now on is sent to the main controller (not shown) of the vending machine 5. ), The main control device commands the product dropping device (not shown) to drop the product (free gift).
[0053]
In step S10, the received mount 3 is stored in a safe (not shown, a container in a vending machine that stores bills used by customers for payment, in which case the mount is stored here together with the bills).
[0054]
Returning to S02 again, the operations after S02 are repeated.
[0055]
【The invention's effect】
Since the present invention is configured as described above, the following effects are obtained.
[0056]
1 Customers do not need to mail a mount with a specified number of stickers.
[0057]
2. The customer can pick up the prize immediately after inserting the mount with the specified number of stickers into the bill accepting device of the vending machine.
[0058]
3 It takes no time for customers to get free gifts like by mail.
[0059]
4. Vending machines are now familiar and it is only necessary to use the nearest vending machine, so it is less time-consuming for customers than by mail.
[0060]
5. Since the effect for customers leads to sales promotion, the sales volume of the same (or the same kind) products increases, the distribution cost is reduced, and the effect of mass production is achieved.
[0061]
6. For beverage manufacturers, it is not necessary to organize the mailed mounts and check whether or not a specified number of stickers have been applied.
[0062]
7. For beverage manufacturers, there is no need for administrative procedures to prepare gifts and mail (or deliver) to each address and name.
[0063]
8. There is no need for such administrative procedures, and there are no complaints because there is no error in the shipping address.
[0064]
9. Therefore, there is no special labor cost or mailing cost for beverage manufacturers.
[0065]
10 If the customer name and questionnaire items are written on the mount and you apply with this vending machine, the mount (questionnaire) can be collected easily, and you can obtain customer management data without taking any extra effort. be able to.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a flowchart for explaining operations performed in a bill recognition device of a vending machine in order to perform a sales method of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining a sales method using the vending machine according to the present invention together with FIG. 3;
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining a sales method using the vending machine according to the present invention together with FIG. 2;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Goods 2 Sticker 3 Mount 4 Sticker pasting position 5 Vending machine 6 Banknote identification device / mounting paper identification device 7 Product drop tray 8 Coin identification device

Claims (9)

A specific sticker that can be affixed is attached to the product to be sold, and this product is sold using a vending machine, and a mount with a predetermined number of the stickers attached is a vending machine mount When a vending machine is used that sells any or specific product among the products loaded in the vending machine at a free or discounted price when it is inserted into the identification device from its mount insertion slot Was the sales method. The sales method using the vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the sticker attached to the product to be sold is attached to the product by sticking, and is attached again after being peeled off from the product. A sales method using a vending machine characterized by being possible. The sales method using the vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the seal attached to the product to be sold is attached to the product by being put in a package of the product. Sales method using vending machines. 2. The sales method using a vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the seal attached to the product to be sold is attached to the product in a form forming a part of the product. Sales method using a vending machine. In the selling method using the vending machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the vending machine includes a bill identifying device, and the mount insertion port of the mount identifying device is A sales method using a vending machine, which is the same as the banknote insertion slot of the banknote identification device. 5. The sales method using the vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the vending machine includes a bill identifying device, and the mount identifying device includes the bill identifying device. A sales method using a vending machine, characterized in that it is a single device also used as a device. A mount identification device into which a predetermined number of stickers attached to products to be sold are inserted, and when the mount identification device accepts the mount, it is loaded into the vending machine. A vending machine having a product dropping device for dropping any or a specific product among existing products. 8. The vending machine according to claim 7, wherein the vending machine includes a bill identifying device, and the mount insertion port of the mount identifying device is the same insertion as the bill inserting port of the bill identifying device. Vending machine characterized by mouth. 8. The vending machine according to claim 7, wherein the vending machine includes a bill identifying device, and the mount identifying device is one device that is also used as the bill identifying device. And vending machine.

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