JP3775485B2 - POS system usage system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a POS system utilization system suitable for promoting the introduction of a POS system in small and medium-sized retail stores. The present invention also relates to a POS system management apparatus used in such a POS system utilization system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The POS system is widely used in various fields, especially retail stores, and sales data input at each point of sale is aggregated in a store server via a local communication line, etc. In addition, sales analysis management and the like are also performed. In retail stores with multiple stores, sales data collected in store servers installed in each store is sucked up to the headquarters server installed in the main store via public or dedicated lines. Store sales management, sales management, inventory management and sales analysis can be performed.
[0003]
In this way, if the POS system is introduced, sales data is automatically entered at the point of sale via the operation unit of the POS terminal device and the sales price is settled. Since it is counted, it is extremely advantageous for labor saving in retail stores.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, POS systems are still expensive for small and medium retailers, and it is often difficult to implement the system. Therefore, if the monthly usage fee for leasing or renting a POS system can be reduced, the POS system can be further spread, which is advantageous for both the manufacture and sale of the POS system and those who use it. .
[0005]
On the other hand, for manufacturers that manufacture and sell products sold at retail stores, etc., if raw customer data such as what products are popular with which customers at each retail store can be obtained in real time, Very advantageous in terms of manufacturing and sales strategy.
[0006]
An object of the present invention is to realize a POS system utilization system that is advantageous to retailers who wish to introduce such POS systems, POS system manufacturers and sellers of products sold at retail stores. There is.
[0007]
Another object of the present invention is to propose a POS system management device used in such a POS system utilization system.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, a POS system utilization system of the present invention includes a management device that manages a POS system leased or rented to each retail store, and a leased or rented retail store installed in the retail store. A POS terminal having a customer data input unit capable of inputting customer data at each point of sale. The POS system has a communication line capable of connecting the management device and the POS system. Device, sales / customer data memory for storing inputted customer data as sales / customer data in a form corresponding to sales data at the time of sale, and the management device for the sales / customer data via the communication line The management device transmits the sales / customer data provided via the communication line. And a usage fee calculation means for calculating a usage fee of the POS system for each retail store based on the amount of sales / customer data provided for each retail store. Yes.
[0009]
Here, the customer data input unit of the POS terminal device may include an input key for inputting information about whether the customer is gender, age, or whether the customer is a regular customer.
[0010]
Further, the usage fee calculation means of the management device includes a sales / customer data memory for storing the received sales / customer data, and a basic use of the POS system used in a retail store that provides the sales / customer data. Management data memory that stores management data including fees, a provision amount calculation unit that counts the amount of sales / customer data provided for each retail store, and a discount on the basic usage fee based on the calculated provision amount A discount fee calculating unit that calculates a fee, and a usage fee calculating unit that calculates a usage fee of the POS system charged to each retail store based on the basic usage fee and the discount fee can be provided.
[0011]
In the present invention, the provision amount can be calculated based on the number of sales / customer data provisions and / or the number of items included in the customer data.
[0012]
The provision amount may be weighted according to the provision date and time of customer data and / or the type of item included in the customer data.
[0013]
Further, the sales / customer data includes at least sales data including sales date / time, sales item, price, quantity, total sales, customer data including customer gender, age, and whether or not a regular customer. May be included.
[0014]
Next, it is preferable that the management device further includes an analysis / processing unit for analyzing / processing customer data stored in the customer data memory.
[0015]
In this case, it is preferable that the management device includes a data providing unit capable of providing analysis / processing data created by the analysis / processing unit to a predetermined partner.
[0016]
In the POS system utilization system of the present invention configured as described above, when customer data is input from the POS system side installed at each retail store to the management device side at the point of sale, the customer data Is provided. In the management apparatus, customer data useful for product development can be obtained in real time by collecting the provided customer data. Also, the POS system usage fee for each retail store is discounted according to the amount of customer data provided, and the discounted usage fee is charged to each retail store. As a result, as a consideration for the provision of customer data, the cost of using an expensive POS system is reduced at each retail store. Therefore, if the system of the present invention is adopted, introduction of the POS system in small and medium retail stores can be promoted.
[0017]
On the other hand, the present invention is a POS system management apparatus that manages a POS system leased or rented to each retail store, and is provided from the POS system installed in each retail store via a communication line. Receiving unit for receiving sales / customer data including sales data at the time of sales and customer data at the time of sales, and the POS for each retail store based on the amount of sales / customer data provided for each retail store It is characterized by comprising usage fee calculation means for calculating the usage fee of the system.
[0018]
Here, the usage fee calculation means includes a sales / customer data memory for storing the received sales / customer data, and a basic usage fee for the POS system used in the retail store from which the sales / customer data is provided. A management data memory that stores management data, a provision amount calculation unit that counts the amount of sales and customer data provided for each retail store, and a discount for the basic usage fee is calculated based on the calculated provision amount And a usage fee calculation unit that calculates a usage fee for the POS system charged to each retail store based on the basic usage fee and the discount fee.
[0019]
Further, the provision amount can be calculated based on the number of sales / customer data provisions and / or the number of items included in the customer data. Furthermore, the provision amount may be weighted according to the provision date and time of customer data and / or the type of items included in the customer data.
[0020]
Furthermore, it is preferable that the management apparatus of the POS system of the present invention includes an analysis / processing unit for analyzing / processing customer data stored in the customer data memory. In this case, it is desirable to further include a data providing unit capable of providing the analysis / processing data created by the analysis / processing unit to a predetermined partner.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a POS system utilization system to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0022]
FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a POS system rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The rental system 1 of the POS system of this example includes a rental management device 3 installed in a rental management company 2 that rents the POS system, and each retail store 4 that introduces the POS system by rental. A POS system 5, a communication terminal device 7 installed in a wholesaler or a direct sales manufacturer 6 who wholesales products sold in each retail store 4, and these rental management devices 3, a POS system 5 and the Internet 8 to which the communication terminal device 7 can be connected.
[0023]
Prior to the operation of the rental system 1 of the POS system of this example, a rental contract for the POS system 5 is concluded between the rental management company 2 and the retail store 4, and the POS system 5 is introduced into the retail store 4. The retail store 4 uses the POS system 5 to collect and manage the sales data at the point of sale, and the customer data is input to the POS system 5 by the store clerk at each point of sale. The inputted sales / customer data D including the sales data D1 and customer data D2 stored in the POS system 5 is provided to the rental management company 2 periodically, for example, every month via the Internet 8 (see FIG. 1 arrow a).
[0024]
The rental management company 2 obtains the amount of provision D3 of the sales / customer data D for each retail store 4, and based on the amount of provision D3, calculates the discount fee F2 of the monthly basic rental fee F1 of the POS system 5 for each retail store 4. Calculate the rental fee F3 to be actually charged. Therefore, the rental fee F3 of the POS system 5 for the retail store 4 that provides a large amount of sales / customer data D is greatly reduced. In other words, providing the sales / customer data D1 reduces the rental fee of the POS system 5 to be borne by the retail store 4, and therefore has an advantage for the retail store 4.
[0025]
In addition, the rental management company 2 provides, in advance, analysis and processing data of sales / customer data collected from each retail store 4 with a wholesaler of products sold at each retail store 4 or a direct sales manufacturer 6. I have a contract. The rental management company 2 accumulates the sales / customer data D provided from each retail store 4 and analyzes / processes the data to create analysis / processing data D4. The created analytical processing data D4 is provided to the wholesale or direct sales manufacturer 6 via the Internet 8 on a regular basis, for example, on a monthly basis (arrow b in the figure). In general, the rental management company 2 operates a paid membership site on the Internet as an application service provider, and grants access rights to the contracted wholesale or direct sales manufacturer 6 to the site. , Providing the created analytical processing data to these persons. This consideration is received from each wholesaler or direct sales manufacturer 6 (arrow c in the figure).
[0026]
Furthermore, the rental manager 2 also accepts orders for consumables such as ink and receipt rolls that are consumed with the use of the POS system 5 from each retail store 4 via the Internet 8 (arrow d in the figure). The received consumables are delivered to the retail store 4 at the order destination (arrow e in the figure). In addition, an order for a product sold at each retail store is also accepted (arrow f in the figure), and this order is made to the wholesale or direct sales manufacturer 6 via the Internet 8 (arrow g in the figure). When the wholesale or direct sales maker 6 accepts the order for the product, it delivers the product to the retailer 4 as the orderer (arrow h in the figure).
[0027]
The settlement of the order price of the merchandise is performed, for example, between the rental management company and the wholesale or direct sales manufacturer 6 on behalf of each retail store 4, and the POS system 5 is sent from the rental management company 2 to each retail store 4. In addition to the rental fee and the sales fee for consumables, a charge for the product is charged (arrow i in the figure).
[0028]
Next, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a main part in the rental system 1 of the POS system of this example. First, a POS system 5 installed in each retail store 4 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The overall configuration of the POS system 5 of this example is the same as that generally used. The POS system 5 includes one or a plurality of POS terminal devices 11 and a store server 12, which are connected to a LAN. Or the like via a local communication line 13. In the case of a retail store with multiple stores, the system configuration includes a main store server, and the store server of each store is connected to the main store server via a public line or a dedicated line.
[0029]
Each POS terminal device 11 stores and holds an input unit such as an operation unit 21, a card reader 22 and a barcode reader 23, an output unit such as a liquid crystal display unit 24 and a receipt issue unit 25, and sales data D1 at the point of sale. A POS data memory 26, a memory such as a customer data memory 27 that stores and holds customer data D 2, and a communication control unit 28 that transmits and receives data to and from the store server 12 via the local communication line 13 are provided. The store server 12 has an Internet communication function, and sends and receives data to and from the rental management device 3 of the rental management company 2 via the communication control unit 29 and the Internet 8.
[0030]
Here, in the operation unit 21 of the POS terminal device 11 of this example, a sales data input unit 31 in which various keys for inputting numeric data and sales data D1 provided in a general POS terminal device are arranged; A customer data input unit 32 capable of inputting customer data D2 for each sales point is included. The sales data D1 including the sales date / time, the sales item, the product price, the sales quantity, the total price, etc. is input via the sales data input unit 31.
[0031]
On the other hand, the customer data input unit 32 includes a customer gender input key 33, an age input key group 33, an input key 34 indicating whether or not a regular customer, and an input key group 35 for inputting a residential area. The key group that contains it is arranged. Data such as the customer's age, whether it is a regular customer, and the residential area are customer data items that the store clerk judges and inputs from the appearance without asking the customer. When customer data D2 is input from the customer data input unit 32, it is stored in the customer data memory 27 with attribute data associated with the sales data D1 at the point of sale. In this example, whether or not to input the customer data D2 is left to the discretion of each retail store 4, but the system may be configured to force the input.
[0032]
On the other hand, the rental management apparatus 3 on the rental management company side includes a web server 40A that operates a paid member-based site on the Internet 8 that allows browsing of analysis and processing data related to product sales, and a management server 40B. Yes. The management server 40B stores and holds the communication control unit 41 that transmits / receives data to / from the POS system 5 of each retail store 4 and the sales / customer data D received via the web server 40A. A sales / customer data memory 42 and a management data memory 43 in which rental management data of each POS system 5 of each retail store 4 are stored and held are provided. Also, a provision amount calculation unit 44 that calculates a provision amount D3 of sales / customer data D provided from each retail store 4, and a monthly rental of the POS system 5 at each retail store 4 based on the calculated provision amount D3. A rental fee calculation unit 45 that calculates the fee monthly is provided.
[0033]
The management data memory 43 stores various types of management data such as the type of each POS system 5 of each retail store 4, rental start date and time, rental period, monthly basic rental fee F1, and installation location data. In addition, order data of consumables (ink, receipt roll, etc.) of the POS system 5 from each retail store 4 and its sales data are also stored and held.
[0034]
In the provided amount calculation unit 44 of the present example, the number of times of monthly customer data D2 included in the sales / customer data D provided from each retail store 4 and the number of data items included in the customer data D2 are determined. Based on this, the amount D3 provided by each retail store 4 is calculated every month. Instead of this, or in addition to this, the data items included in each sales / customer data D are weighted. For example, when the gender data is 1 point, the residential area data is counted as 2 points. Also good. Also, during the time of the day, sales / customer data entered in a time zone that is important to the product sales strategy, for example, in a time zone with a large number of visitors, is more than sales / customer data entered in other time zones The provision amount addition point may be increased. In this way, it is possible to promote the input of customer data to each retail store in a time zone where the store clerk is busy at the retail store, that is, a time zone in which the number of visitors is large.
[0035]
Next, the rental fee calculation unit 45 calculates a rental fee discount fee F2 by multiplying the calculated provision amount D3 by a predetermined coefficient, and calculates the rental fee F3 of the POS system 5 for the next month by the following equation.
[0036]
Rental fee F3 = (Basic monthly rental fee F1)-(Discount fee F2)
The calculated monthly provision amount D3, discount fee F2 and rental fee F3 are stored and held in the management data memory 43, and from the communication control unit 41 via the Internet 8, the POS system 5 of each retail store 4 is stored. Sent to.
[0037]
On the other hand, the rental management device 3 of the present example is further useful for analyzing and processing the sales / customer data D and establishing a product sales strategy for the manufacturer of the products sold at each retail store. An analysis processing unit 46 for generating analysis processing data is provided. The analytical processing data created by the analytical processing unit 46 is held in the analytical processing data memory 47 and is also sent to the web server 40A via the communication control unit 41, held in the database here, and access is permitted. It can be browsed via the Internet 8 from a communication terminal device 7 of a wholesaler or a direct sales manufacturer 6.
[0038]
As described above, in the rental system 1 of the POS system of this example, the customer data D2 is collected in the rental management device 3 from the retail store 4 in which the POS system 5 is introduced, and each retail store is provided as a price for providing the customer data D2. The monthly rental fee for 4 POS systems 5 is discounted.
[0039]
Therefore, each retail store 4 can reduce the monthly rental fee of the POS system 5 by inputting customer data in addition to the sales data at the point of sale, so that the POS system 5 can be easily introduced. is there.
[0040]
In addition, since the rental management company can collect raw customer data from each retail store 4 in real time, it can analyze and process the collected data for manufacturing and sales manufacturers of products sold at the retail store 4. Very useful data can be obtained. By selling this data for a fee, the discounted portion of the rental charge of the POS system 5 can be offset, and the POS system 5 can also be spread, so that the POS system 5 manufacturing and sales company and its rental management company side There are advantages.
[0041]
Further, the product manufacturing / sales company can also obtain an advantage that extremely useful data can be obtained from the rental management company in setting the product manufacturing / sales strategy.
[0042]
In this example, the POS system is rented to a retail store, but the use form of the POS system by the retail store is not limited to rental, and may be, for example, a lease form. Or the usage form other than that may be sufficient.
[0043]
Various items other than the above can also be set as items of customer data provided from the retail store side.
[0044]
Furthermore, in the above example, the rental management company sells consumables associated with the use of the POS system, but it is of course possible that the rental management company does not handle the sales of consumables. .
[0045]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, in the present invention, the POS system usage fee rented or leased to each retail store is discounted based on the amount of customer data provided from each retail store. Therefore, each retail store can use the POS system with a low usage fee, and can promote the spread of the POS system. In addition, since the POS system administrator can collect live customer data from each retail store in real time, it can obtain extremely useful data in terms of product manufacturing and sales strategies. Can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a system configuration example of a rental system of a POS system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing main parts in the system of FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 POS system rental system 2 Rental management company 3 Rental management device 4 Retail store 5 POS system 6 Wholesale or direct sale manufacturer 7 Communication terminal device 8 Internet 11 POS terminal device 12 Store server 13 Local communication line 21 Operation unit 26 POS data memory 27 Customer data memory 28, 29 Communication control unit 31 Sales data input unit 32 Customer data input units 33, 34, 35 Input key 40A Web server 40B Management server 41 Communication control unit 42 Sales / customer data memory 43 Management data memory 44 Provision amount calculation Unit 45 Rental fee calculation unit 46 Analysis processing unit 47 Analysis processing data memory D Sales / customer data D1 Sales data D2 Customer data D3 Amount provided D4 Analysis processing data F1 Basic rental fee F2 Discount fee F3 Rental fee

Claims (15)

 A management device that manages a POS system leased or rented to each retail store, the POS system leased or rented to a retail store and installed in the retail store, and the management device and the POS system can be connected The POS system has a POS terminal device provided with a customer data input unit capable of inputting customer data at each sales point, and associates the input customer data with sales data at the point of sale. A sales / customer data memory for storing the sales / customer data in the form, and a transmission unit for transmitting the sales / customer data to the management device via the communication line, the management device including the communication line A receiving unit for receiving the sales / customer data provided via the Internet, and the amount of the sales / customer data provided for each retail store Utilization system POS system characterized by comprising a usage fee calculation means for calculating the use fee of the POS system for each retail store based.  The use of the POS system according to claim 1, wherein the customer data input unit of the POS terminal device includes an input key for inputting data indicating whether the customer is gender, age, or regular customer. system.  3. The usage fee calculation means of the management device according to claim 1, wherein the usage fee calculation means of the management device is used in a sales / customer data memory for storing the received sales / customer data, and in a retail store that provides the sales / customer data. Based on the calculated provision amount, the management data memory that stores the management data including the basic usage fee of the POS system, the provision amount calculation unit that counts the amount of sales / customer data provided for each retail store, A discount fee calculation unit that calculates a discount fee for a basic usage fee; and a usage fee calculation unit that calculates a usage fee for the POS system that is charged to each retail store based on the basic usage fee and the discount fee. POS system utilization system characterized by this.  4. The use of the POS system according to claim 1, wherein the provided amount is calculated based on the number of sales / customer data provisions and / or the number of items included in the customer data. system.  5. The POS system utilization system according to claim 4, wherein the provision amount is weighted according to the provision date and time of customer data and / or the type of item included in the customer data.  6. The sales / customer data according to claim 1, wherein the sales / customer data includes at least sales data including sales date / time, sales item, price, quantity, total sales, customer gender, age. And a customer data including whether or not the customer is a regular customer.  7. The POS according to claim 1, wherein the management device further comprises an analysis / processing unit for analyzing / processing customer data stored in the customer data memory. System usage system.  8. The POS system utilization system according to claim 7, wherein the management device includes a data providing unit capable of providing analysis / processing data created by the analysis / processing unit to a predetermined partner.  A POS system management device that manages a POS system leased or rented to each retail store, and sales data at the point of sale provided from the POS system installed in each retail store via a communication line And a receiving unit that receives sales / customer data including customer data at the time of the sale, and calculates the POS system usage fee for each retail store based on the amount of sales / customer data provided for each retail store. A POS system management device, comprising:  10. The usage fee calculation means according to claim 9, wherein the usage fee calculation means includes a sales / customer data memory for storing the received sales / customer data, and a basic usage fee for the POS system used in a retail store that provides the sales / customer data. A management data memory that stores management data, a provision amount calculation unit that counts the amount of sales and customer data provided for each retail store, and a discount for the basic usage fee based on the calculated provision amount A POS system comprising: a discount fee calculation unit for calculating the usage fee; and a usage fee calculation unit for calculating a usage fee of the POS system charged to each retail store based on the basic usage fee and the discount fee Management device.  11. The POS system management device according to claim 9, wherein the provided amount is calculated based on the number of times of providing sales / customer data and / or the number of items included in the customer data.  12. The POS system management apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the provision amount is weighted according to the provision date and time of customer data and / or the type of item included in the customer data.  13. The sales / customer data according to claim 9, wherein the sales / customer data includes at least sales data including sales date / time, sales item, price, quantity, total sales, customer gender, age. And a customer data including whether or not the customer is a regular customer.  14. The POS system management device according to claim 9, further comprising an analysis / processing unit that analyzes and processes customer data stored in the customer data memory.  15. The POS system management device according to claim 14, further comprising a data providing unit capable of providing analysis / processing data created by the analysis / processing unit to a predetermined partner.

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