Method of Digitally Transmitting Receipt Information

Abstract

The invention relates to a system designed to transmit digital receipt information to consumers.

Description

1 TARIFF Method of Digitally Transmitting Receipt Information Technical Area 5 The invention enables the digital transmission of physical receipts generated for physical payments to the consumer. It is related to a technique that provides this. Previous Technique In the previous system, receipts generated as a result of purchases were given to consumers via devices such as POS machines. A physical copy is given to the consumer using this method. Physically printed receipts are 10. loss, damage, unusable by visually impaired users, and return It has problems such as being unable to be transformed. Due to the reasons mentioned, physically... The printed receipts are causing problems in areas such as expense and tax tracking. Application number 2013 / 03113, receipt with the help of a mobile device equipped with a barcode reader. It refers to a system that can transfer information to a mobile device. However, document number 2013 / 03113, number 15 The method described in the application requires a barcode scanner device. Application number 2013 / 02289 concerns a system that allows receipts to be sent to a customer's mobile device. It mentions a method. The method mentioned in the document is one where the receipt is specified by the consumer. This allows the transmission to the device. In the method mentioned, the device specified by the consumer may have the following potential issues. This could cause problems accessing the receipts that were generated as a result of a malfunction. 20 In addition, the methods in the previous technique allow for single-point integration for the system. It requires. Again, the systems mentioned in the previous technique are sourced from different vendors. Purchases cannot be displayed through a single application. The problems mentioned above necessitate an innovation in the technical field. 2 Brief Description and Objectives of the Invention The main purpose of the invention is to transmit receipts generated as a result of shopping to the consumer in a digital format. The purpose is to transmit the receipts digitally. Thanks to the digital transmission of the receipts, the risk of receipts being lost or damaged is eliminated. or problems such as the inability to recycle are eliminated. Another purpose of the invention is to store all the plugs without a central storage or transmission point. The goal is to enable consumers to find and manage receipts, and to use them for tracking expenses and taxes. Another aim of the invention is to create a single-point integrated system that complies with laws such as GDPR for data security. and presents a digital receipt tracking system in a scaled architecture. Another purpose of the invention is to enable visually impaired individuals to access the information stated on receipts. The aim is to provide convenience. 10 Descriptions of the Figures of the Invention The necessary figures and relevant explanations are provided below to facilitate a better understanding of the invention. It has been given. Figure 1. Representative images of the elements defining the invention. 15 Figure 2. Representation of the usage flow when the consumer is registered in the system. Figure 3. Representation of the usage flow when the consumer is not registered in the system. Figure 4. Representation of the usage flow when the consumer is matched with the card. Figure 5. Representation of the flow where a registered consumer scans a QR code. Figure 6. 20 consumers who are not registered or do not use the integrated utility application in the system. A representation of the workflow where the QR code is scanned. Figure 7. Representation of the usage flow where the consumer is automatically matched with payment methods. Figure 8: The flow of use for displaying the consumer's QR code to the QR code reader device. representative Figure 9: Case where receipts are automatically identified from card or payment information in unmanned cash registers. representation of the usage flow Figure 10: Representation of a situation where a receipt is automatically generated from card or payment information at kiosks. Figure 11: Representation of the flow of QR scanning method without an application at kiosks. 3 Reference Numbers Reference is made to the parts and components shown in the figures to facilitate a better understanding of the subject matter of the invention. It is located. 1-A. Cash Register 1-B. Printer 5 1-C. Internal Display 1-D. Reader 1-E. Post 1-F. External Display 1-G. Software Module 10 1-H. Unmanned Safe 1-I. Kiosk Device 2-A. Mobile Devices 2-B. Application 3-A. Server Computer 15 3-B. Database 3-C. Website 3-D. Server Endpoint 4-A. Credit Card 4-B. NFC-enabled payment device 20 5. Consumer Detailed Description of the Invention The invention is designed to digitally transfer the receipt resulting from the purchase to the consumer (5). It is related to the method. 25 Figure 1 shows representative images of the elements that define the invention. 4 The invention offers a common integration point for retail or payment systems, an integration point to present all shopping receipts of consumers (5) digitally by creating a system designed to transfer shopping receipts to consumers (5) digitally. It presents a method. The invention utilizes a .NET-based service architecture, CQRS, and Clean Architecture principles. It includes at least one relational database (3-D) designed. The aforementioned database is an API. through which data is collected from all devices and users' digital records are queried. It provides. The invention also provides the linkage between the receipt and the consumer (5). 10 by scanning the consumer's (5) tokenized information or QR code of their phone number This is implemented. It also complies with data protection requirements similar to KVKK and GDPR. An anonymization process is also implemented to ensure this. In the case where the user is registered... Figure 5 shows a representation of the situation where the user is not registered, and Figure 6 shows a representation of the situation where the user is not registered. visible. In a preferred configuration of the invention, JWT (JSON Web Token) is used for authentication. Similar systems can be used. The mentioned service architecture transfers data from different types of POS (1-E) devices or kiosks (1-I). It is integrated to receive receipts. In addition, POS (1-E) or kiosk (1-I) devices 20 They can transmit the digital receipt to consumers (5) using QR code from their external screens (1-F) (1-I) Representation of the situation of automatic receipt identification from card or payment information in kiosks In Figure 10, QR code scanning is shown when the consumer (5) does not use the application (2-B). A representation of the situation can be seen. 25 In a preferred configuration of the device, the database (3-B) contains the store ID of all receipts. It allows you to store fields such as date and time information, product items, amount, and tax. by storing receipt formats from different vendors or device manufacturers in different data formats. It can store 30. The invention allows consumers (5) to receive receipts from different cash register (1-A) or POS (1-E) equipment. digitize through and provide to users via a central server and database (3-D) It is transmitted digitally. The cash register (1-A) intended to be used in the method contains a software module (1-G), 5 It processes sales data and transmits it from the server endpoint (3-D) to the server computer (3-A) and It transfers digital receipt data to the database (3-B). In addition, the method also uses the cash register (1-A) printer. may include. The method used in the payment process is an unmanned 10 instead of a cash register (1-A) or POS (1-E) device. may also include case (1-I). Server software processes, stores, and handles invoice data received via the server endpoint (3-D). It enables the transmission of digital receipt information to the consumer by responding to inquiries. Database (3-B) It stores receipt information and user data. It complies with KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) and similar legal regulations. It protects personal data by appropriately using masking or anonymizing methods. The system also supports payment methods such as credit cards, NFC, or QR code-enabled devices. After the consumer (5) makes the payment, information about the transaction is sent by the software module (1-G) 20 is processed and sent from the server endpoint (3-D) to the server computer (3-A) and the database (3-B) Digital receipt data is transferred. User receipt information can be obtained via QR code scanning through the mobile application (2-B), phone / email, etc. User information entry, credit card (4-A) or NFC-enabled payment device (4-B) 25 matching with the information, printing the QR code on the paper receipt (1-B) and then on the website (3- C) Ownership via, displaying the QR code on the external screen (1-F) or internal screen (1-C) and subsequently by claiming ownership via the website (3-C) and with a barcode or QR code reader (1-D) Consumers are informed by methods such as scanning the QR code (2-B) in the user mobile application (5) It can be transmitted. A representation of the usage flow in this case can be seen in Figure 7. 30 The digital receipt creation process can be divided according to different scenarios, for example, in a business only If there is a cash register (1-A) or POS (1-E) device, the consumer (5) must be registered in the system. 6 In this case, the cashier asks the consumer for (5) contact information and sends it to the server endpoint. A query is sent using the contact information of the consumer (5). The consumer (5) is registered in the system. The usage flow in this case can be seen in Figure 2. After the system verifies the identity of the consumer (5), the consumer (5) uses a mobile application (2-B), 5 by querying the server endpoint (3-D) via platforms such as the website (3-C), digital receipt can access the information. If the user is not registered, a QR code can also be printed on the physical receipt information. By pressing the button, the user is enabled to register with the system and save their digital receipt information. The usage flow when the consumer (5) is not registered in the system can be seen in Figure 3. In another preferred configuration of the invention, the receipt is a payment used by the consumer (5). It can also be associated with the payment method. Payment method information is in accordance with protocols such as PCI-DSS. It is tokenized and sent to the server endpoint (3-D). The digital receipt information is then automatically processed. It is associated with the payment method. Consumer (5) mobile application (2-B) or website (3-C) Using similar platforms, you can access digital receipt information. The payment method is card or payment 15 A representative diagram illustrating the automatic receipt identification process based on this information can be seen in Figure 9. In a preferred configuration of the invention, the cash register includes a screen for displaying QR codes. (1-A) displays the QR code on the cash register (1-A) screen, which transmits the digital receipt information to the user. It is communicated to the consumer (5) by showing the QR code displayed on the screen. The consumer (5) uses the QR code on the mobile device (2-A) 20 By scanning with a device such as the system, the digital receipt information is transmitted to the consumer (5). In a preferred configuration of the invention, if the consumer (5) user during payment If identity information can be determined through the payment method, the system will send the consumer (5) a digital receipt It automatically matches the information. 25 To comply with KVKK (Personal Data Protection Law) and similar legal regulations, the system tokenizes card data. It stores the data in an organized manner. The server takes precautions against a possible attack on personal data. and the database (3-D) uses end-to-end encrypted communication and intra-database masking techniques. User-side operations are also managed through a secure session. In addition, user 30 Depending on the request, receipt data will not be associated with the user ID. It is either anonymized or completely deleted. 7 A sample workflow for the invention can be described as follows: Card payment and automated processes. In cases where matching is performed, the consumer (5) made the payment with the credit card (4-A). Then, the cash register (1-A) or POS (1-E) sends the tokenized ID of the card to the Server (3-A) The receipt is created by sending it. Since the user defined the same card in application (2-B), the receipt is created. It is automatically added to the user. A representation of the usage flow can be seen in Figure 4. 5 If the barcode or QR code reader (1-D) is paired with the mobile application (2-B) After the user generates a (2-D) QR code in the mobile application, the cashier uses a QR code reader. (1-D) scans this code. Sales data is transmitted from (1-G) to Server Endpoint (3-D), (3- It is recorded in B) and added to the receipt user account (2-B). 10 In case a QR code (1-B) needs to be printed on the paper receipt for an unregistered user. However, when the receipt is printed after the user makes a cash payment (1-B), a QR code is printed on it. is generated. After the user scans this QR code (2-A) with their phone, they will be directed to the website (3-C). The consumer (5) is directed to create a membership in the system or examines the receipt by guest login 15 You can add it to your account later. In cases where a QR code needs to be displayed on the Internal Screen (1-C) or External Screen (1-F), The vendor generates the receipt data using a software module (1-G). It can be displayed on the internal screen (1-C) or externally. A short QR code appears on the screen (1-F). User (2-A) opens application (2-B) with his phone 20 (2-B) scans this code and transmits the receipt to the user in digital form. This situation is used A representation of the flow can be seen in Figure 8.

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. It is a method designed to transmit (5) digital receipt information to consumers, and its feature is; a server and database that stores digital receipt information (3-D), QR code, mobile device By querying via (2-A) or website (3-C), the consumer is provided with (5) digital receipt information. It is the transmission. 5 2. A method designed to transmit digital receipt information to consumers (5) in accordance with Claim 1. its feature is that digital receipt information is matched with consumers (5) and given to consumers (5) It allows for the management of defined digital receipt information.

3. A method for transmitting digital receipt information to consumers (5) in accordance with Claim 1, Its feature is that the payment instrument uses digital receipts to transmit digital receipt information to the server. matching and allowing consumers (5) access to all digital receipt information.

4. A method designed to transmit digital receipt information to consumers (5) in accordance with Claim 1. and its feature is that it displays the cash register (1-A) or POS (1-E) device from its external or internal screen. (1-C) by displaying a QR code to be scanned by the consumer (5), the digital receipt information matching with the consumer (5).

5. A method designed to transmit digital receipt information to consumers (5) in accordance with Claim 1 20 Its feature is to transmit the digital receipt information to the consumer (5) in addition to the physical receipt information. It is the printing of a designed QR code.

6. Digital receipts (5) for consumers who are eligible for any of the items 1-6. It is a method designed to transmit information, and its feature is that consumers (5) personal 25 Storing data in tokenized form ensures compliance with laws such as the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK).

7. Digital receipts (5) for consumers who are eligible for any of the items 1-6. It is a method designed to transmit information, and its characteristic feature is the cash register during the payment process. (1-A) can be replaced by unmanned safe (1-I). 30

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