Article management system, and article management method

Abstract

To provide an article management system, method and program which have high convenience for a user.SOLUTION: In an article management system 1000, a storage part 101 stores information for user specification in which tag information for a storage body stored in a wireless tag for a storage body attached to a storage body used by a user and user identification information are associated with each other, and information for article specification in which tag information for an article stored in a wireless tag for an article attached to an article and article identification information are associated with each other. A tag information read-out part 102 reads out the tag information for the storage body which is stored in the wireless tag for the storage body attached to the storage body, and the tag information for the article stored in the wireless tag for the article attached to the article. A settlement part 109 as processing execution means executes processing for purchase or borrowing of an article specified from the read-out tag information for the article and information for the article specification, on a user specified from the read-out tag information for the storage body and information for the user specification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an item management system and an item management method. [Background technology]

[0002] Currently, there is known a technology for managing sales, rentals, etc. of goods using wireless tags instead of barcodes. The use of wireless tags is often more convenient than the use of barcodes. For example, when using wireless tags, a reader / writer for the wireless tags can read tag information from a large number of wireless tags almost simultaneously.

[0003] Therefore, for example, in a store that sells products, if the products are equipped with wireless tags, the tag information can be read all at once at the time of checkout. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technology in which, when a shopping basket containing the products is placed in a storage unit of a reading device, the reading device reads the tag information from the wireless tags attached to the products all at once. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-190255 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, although the reading device can read tag information associated with a product, it is difficult for the reading device to automatically read customer information. For this reason, for example, when a customer wishes to pay using a payment method associated with the customer's information, the customer's information needs to be read by the reading device. In other words, the technology described in Patent Document 1 is a technology with room for improvement in terms of user convenience. For this reason, an item management system that is highly convenient for users is desired.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide an item management system and the like that is highly convenient for users. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, an article management system according to a first aspect of the present disclosure includes: a storage means for storing user identification information in which container tag information stored in a container wireless tag attached to a container used by a user is associated with user identification information that is information that identifies the user, and item identification information in which item tag information stored in an item wireless tag attached to an item is associated with item identification information that is information that identifies the item; a tag information reading means for reading the tag information for the container stored in the wireless tag for the container attached to the container and the tag information for the article stored in the wireless tag for the article attached to the article; The device is equipped with a processing execution means that executes processing for the purchase or borrowing of the item identified from the item tag information read by the tag information reading means and the item identification information for the user identified from the container tag information and the user identification information read by the tag information reading means.

[0008] The item is a commodity for sale or rental at a store, The process execution means may be a payment means that executes a payment process for the purchase or rental of the product to the user based on payment information including the user identification information and the item identification information.

[0009] The payment means may be implemented as application software in a portable information terminal carried by the user and capable of communicating with a payment server.

[0010] The payment means may be provided in a store-side information terminal that is installed in the store and is capable of communicating with a payment server.

[0011] the storage means stores payment method specification information in which the user identification information is associated with payment method information indicating a payment method for the purchase or rental of the product by the user; The payment means may execute the payment process using a payment method identified based on the container tag information, the user identifying information, and the payment method identifying information.

[0012] A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; A payment method information acquisition means for acquiring the payment method information; The payment method may further include a payment method registration means for storing in the storage means the payment method identification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means and the payment method information acquired by the payment method information acquisition means.

[0013] A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; The device may also be provided with a user identification information registration means for storing in the storage means the user identification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means and the container tag information read by the tag information reading means.

[0014] The container may be an eco-bag owned by the user.

[0015] a barcode indicating barcode information is attached to the wireless tag for the container; the storage means stores tag information identifying information in which the barcode information and the container tag information are associated with each other; A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; a barcode information reading means for reading the barcode information from the barcode; The device may further include a user identification information registration means for storing in the storage means the user identification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means, the barcode information read by the barcode information reading means, and the tag information identification information.

[0016] The item is a commodity that is sold or rented at a plurality of stores, the tag information reading means is provided commonly to the plurality of stores, The payment means is provided for each of the plurality of stores, the storage means stores store identification information in which the item tag information is associated with store identification information that is information for identifying a store that sells or rents the item; a store identification means for identifying a store that sells or rents the item based on the item tag information read by the tag information reading means and the store identification information; The payment information transmitting means may further include a payment information transmitting means for transmitting the payment information to the payment means provided in the store identified by the store identifying means.

[0017] The item is an item loaned from a library, The process execution means may be a lending means that executes a lending process for lending the item to the user based on payment information including the user identification information and the item identification information.

[0018] In order to achieve the above object, an article management method according to a second aspect of the present disclosure includes: storing user identification information in which container tag information stored in a container wireless tag attached to a container used by a user is associated with user identification information that is information that identifies the user, and article identification information in which article tag information stored in an article wireless tag attached to an article is associated with article identification information that is information that identifies the article; reading the container tag information stored in the container wireless tag attached to the container and the article tag information stored in the article wireless tag attached to the article; For the user identified from the read container tag information and user identification information, a process is executed for the purchase or rental of the item identified from the read item tag information and item identification information. Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an item management system and the like that is highly convenient for users. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an article management system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram of a reading device according to a first embodiment; [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reading device and an eco-bag according to a first embodiment; [Figure 4] Configuration diagram of a payment device according to the first embodiment [Diagram 5] Functional configuration diagram of an item management system according to the first embodiment [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing various information stored in a storage unit according to the first embodiment, in which (A) is a diagram showing user identification information, (B) is a diagram showing item identification information, (C) is a diagram showing payment method identification information, and (D) is a diagram showing price identification information. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows an accounting screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of an article management system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a portable information terminal according to the second embodiment. [Figure 10] Functional configuration diagram of an item management system according to the second embodiment [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an eco-bag according to a second embodiment; [Figure 12]FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of an article management system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 13] Functional configuration diagram of an item management system according to the third embodiment [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of an article management system according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] Functional configuration diagram of an item management system according to the fourth embodiment DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0022] (Embodiment 1) First, the configuration of an item management system 1000 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. The item management system 1000 is a system that manages items sold in a store using wireless tags. The item management system 1000 is a system that can reduce the effort required of customers when purchasing items, and is also a shopping support system. The item management system 1000 is also a system that can reduce the effort required of store employees when selling items, and is also a sales support system.

[0023] The wireless tag stores tag information for identifying an item to be managed. The tag information is information for identifying the wireless tag or an item to which the wireless tag is attached, and is, for example, information indicating a character string composed of numerical values ​​or alphabets. In this embodiment, the wireless tag is a passive tag that does not have a built-in battery and is one of wireless IC (Integrated Circuit) tags in an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system.

[0024] In this embodiment, a customer goes shopping while putting an item 41 with an item wireless tag 40 attached in an eco bag 70 with a container wireless tag 30 attached. Hereinafter, the customer is referred to as a user as appropriate. The item management system 1000 identifies the item 41 purchased by the customer from the item tag information read from the item wireless tag 40 at the time of checkout. Furthermore, the item management system 1000 identifies the customer who purchased the item 41 from the container tag information read from the container wireless tag 30 at the time of checkout, and pays with a predetermined payment method corresponding to the identified customer. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the customer can take home the purchased item 41 in the eco bag 70 used during shopping. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the customer can purchase the item 41 with a predetermined payment method without specifying a payment method. In addition, in the case of an item with a shape and weight that cannot be put into the eco bag 70, for example, the item wireless tag 40 may be disposed separately from the item. In this case, the customer places the wireless tag 40 for the item, which is separate from the item, in the eco bag 70 and completes the purchase of the item.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 1, the article management system 1000 includes a reading device 100, a payment device 200, and a data server 300. The reading device 100 communicates with the payment device 200 via a communication network 710. The reading device 100 and the payment device 200 communicate with the data server 300 via the communication networks 710 and 720. The communication network 710 is, for example, a local area network (LAN) established in a store in which the reading device 100 and the payment device 200 are installed. The communication network 720 is, for example, the Internet.

[0026] The reading device 100 is a device that reads tag information from a wireless tag. As shown in FIG. 2, the reading device 100 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a display unit 13, an operation reception unit 14, a communication unit 15, and a reading unit 16.

[0027] The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), an RTC (Real Time Clock), etc. The CPU is also called a central processing unit, a processor, a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc., and functions as a central processing unit that executes processes and calculations related to the control of the reading device 100. In the control unit 11, the CPU reads out programs and data stored in the ROM, and uses the RAM as a work area to centrally control the reading device 100. The RTC is, for example, an integrated circuit having a clocking function. The CPU can identify the current date and time from the time information read from the RTC.

[0028] The storage unit 12 includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), or an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), and serves as a so-called auxiliary storage device. The storage unit 12 stores programs and data used by the control unit 11 to execute various processes. The storage unit 12 also stores data generated or acquired by the control unit 11 executing various processes.

[0029] The display unit 13 displays various images under the control of the control unit 11. For example, the display unit 13 displays a screen for accepting various operations from the user. The display unit 13 includes a touch screen, a liquid crystal display, etc. The operation accepting unit 14 accepts various operations from the user and supplies information indicating the contents of the accepted operations to the control unit 11. The operation accepting unit 14 includes a touch screen, a button, a lever, etc.

[0030] The communication unit 15 communicates with the payment device 200 and the data server 300 under the control of the control unit 11. The communication unit 15 includes a communication interface that complies with a wireless communication standard represented by, for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0031] The reading unit 16 reads tag information from a wireless tag. The reading unit 16 includes an antenna 161 and a control circuit 162. The antenna 161 is an antenna used to emit and capture radio waves used to read tag information. The antenna 161 emits radio waves corresponding to a high-frequency signal generated by the control circuit 162. The antenna 161 also supplies the control circuit 162 with a high-frequency signal corresponding to the captured radio waves. The control circuit 162 is a circuit for controlling the reading of tag information using the antenna 161. The control circuit 162 includes a power supply circuit, an oscillation circuit, a modulation circuit, a demodulation circuit, and the like.

[0032] In this embodiment, the reading device 100 reads tag information for a container from the wireless tag 30 for a container attached to the eco bag 70, and reads tag information for an article from the wireless tag 40 for an article attached to an article 41. In this embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3, the reading device 100 includes a housing 150 that houses the eco bag 70. The antenna 161 is provided on the surface of or inside the housing 150.

[0033] 3, a card 31 having a wireless tag for a container 30 attached thereto is stored in an inner pocket 71 of an eco bag 70. An item 41A having a wireless tag for an item 40A attached thereto and an item 41B having a wireless tag for an item 40B attached thereto are also stored in the eco bag 70. Therefore, when the eco bag 70 is placed in the housing 150, the reading device 100 reads tag information for a container from the wireless tag for a container 30, and reads tag information for an item from each of the wireless tag for an item 40A and the wireless tag for an item 40B.

[0034] Hereinafter, the wireless tag for goods 40A and the wireless tag for goods 40B are collectively referred to as the wireless tag for goods 40 as appropriate. Also, the goods 41A and the goods 41B are collectively referred to as the goods 41 as appropriate. The eco-bag 70 is a bag used for shopping instead of a plastic bag. The eco-bag 70 may be of any material, shape, size, etc., as long as the bag allows the customer to carry home the goods 41 purchased. For example, the eco-bag 70 may be a tote bag with a large opening, or a leather bag whose opening can be closed. Used for shopping instead of a plastic bag In this embodiment, the eco-bag 70 is also used to put the goods 41 to be purchased during shopping. In this embodiment, the eco-bag 70 is a bag owned by the customer. The reading device 100 is, for example, a reader / writer capable of reading and writing tag information to a wireless tag.

[0035] The payment device 200 is a device that executes a payment process for the purchase of goods by a customer. The payment device 200 executes the payment process in cooperation with a payment server (not shown) connected to the communication network 720. For example, when the payment method is a credit card payment, the payment device 200 transmits the purchase amount of the customer and the customer's identification information to a server (not shown) used by the credit card via the payment server (not shown). For example, when the payment method is a debit card payment, the payment device 200 transfers the purchase amount of the customer from the customer's account to the store's account via the payment server (not shown).

[0036] In this embodiment, the payment device 200 is a store-side information terminal installed in a store. As shown in Fig. 4, the payment device 200 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, a display unit 23, an operation reception unit 24, a communication unit 25, and a reading unit 26.

[0037] The control unit 21 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC, etc. In the control unit 21, the CPU reads out programs and data stored in the ROM, and uses the RAM as a work area to centrally control the payment device 200. The storage unit 22 includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, an EPROM, an EEPROM, etc., and serves as a so-called auxiliary storage device.

[0038] The display unit 23 displays various images according to the control of the control unit 21. The display unit 23 includes a touch screen, a liquid crystal display, etc. The operation reception unit 24 receives various operations from the user and supplies information indicating the contents of the received operations to the control unit 21. The operation reception unit 24 includes a touch screen, a button, a lever, etc.

[0039] The communication unit 25 communicates with the reading device 100 and the data server 300. The communication unit 25 includes a communication interface that complies with a wireless communication standard such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The reading unit 26 reads barcode information from a barcode. The barcode may be a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode. The reading unit 26 supplies the read barcode information to the control unit 21. The reading unit 26 includes, for example, a barcode reader.

[0040] The data server 300 is a server that provides various data related to item management. The data server 300 manages, for example, user identification information, item identification information, payment method identification information, price identification information, and the like. The data server 300 provides or updates this information in response to a request from the reading device 100 or the payment device 200. The data server 300 includes, for example, a control unit (not shown) that controls the overall operation of the data server 300, a storage unit (not shown) such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD), and a communication unit (not shown) for connecting to the communication network 720.

[0041] Next, the functions of the item management system 1000 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Functionally, the item management system 1000 includes a storage unit 101, a tag information reading unit 102, a user identification information acquisition unit 103, a user identification information registration unit 104, a payment method information acquisition unit 105, a payment method registration unit 106, a payment information generation unit 107, a payment information transmission unit 108, a payment unit 109, a screen presentation unit 110, and an instruction reception unit 111.

[0042] The memory unit 101 includes a user identification information memory unit 101A that stores user identification information, an item identification information memory unit 101B that stores item identification information, a payment method identification information memory unit 101C that stores payment method identification information, and a price identification information memory unit 101D that stores price identification information.

[0043] As shown in FIG. 6(A), the user identification information is information in which the tag information for the container and the user identification information are associated with each other, and is information for identifying the user identification information from the tag information for the container. The tag information for the container is information stored in the wireless tag 30 for the container that is attached to the container used by the user. In this embodiment, the container is an eco bag 70. The user identification information is information for identifying the user. The user identification information may be any information that can identify the user. For example, the user identification information may be information indicating the user's name, or information indicating a number assigned to the user.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 6(B), the item identification information is information in which the item tag information and the item identification information are associated with each other, and is information for identifying the item identification information from the item tag information. The item identification information is information stored in the item wireless tag 40 attached to the item 41. The item identification information is information for identifying the item 41. The item identification information may be any information that can identify the item 41. For example, the item identification information may be information indicating the name of the item 41, or information indicating a number assigned to the item 41. In this embodiment, the item 41 is a commodity sold in a store.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 6(C), the payment method identification information is information in which user identification information and payment method information are associated with each other, and is information for identifying the payment method information from the user identification information. The payment method information is information indicating the payment method used by the user to purchase a product. It is preferable that the payment method is a cashless payment. For example, the payment method may be credit card payment. In this case, the payment method information may include, for example, a credit card card number. For example, the payment method may be debit card payment. In this case, the payment method information may include, for example, a debit card card number. For example, the payment method may be bank withdrawal. In this case, the payment method information may include, for example, the name of the bank, the bank account number, etc.

[0046] As shown in Fig. 6(D), the price identification information is information in which item identification information and price information are associated with each other, and is information for identifying price information from item identification information. The price information is information indicating the price of item 41. The memory unit 101, the user identification information memory unit 101A, the item identification information memory unit 101B, the payment method identification information memory unit 101C, the price identification information memory unit 101D, etc. are, for example, an SSD, an HDD, etc. provided in the data server 300. The memory unit 101 is an example of a storage means.

[0047] The tag information reading unit 102 reads the tag information for the container and the tag information for the item. That is, the tag information reading unit 102 reads the tag information for the container stored in the wireless tag for the container 30 attached to the eco bag 70 from the wireless tag for the container 30. The tag information reading unit 102 also reads the tag information for the item stored in the wireless tag for the item 40 attached to the item 41 contained in the eco bag 70 from the wireless tag for the item 40. The tag information reading unit 102 reads the tag information for the container and the tag information for the item when the customer places the eco bag 70 containing the item 41 in the housing 150 provided in the reading device 100 at the time of payment. The tag information reading unit 102 is, for example, the reading unit 16. The tag information reading unit 102 is an example of a tag information reading means.

[0048] The user identification information acquisition unit 103 acquires user identification information. The method by which the user identification information acquisition unit 103 acquires the user identification information can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, the user identification information acquisition unit 103 may acquire the user identification information by reading a barcode from a mobile information terminal (not shown) carried by the user.

[0049] Also, for example, the user identification information acquisition unit 103 may acquire user identification information from an application program installed in this mobile information terminal via the communication network 710, the communication network 720, etc. Also, for example, the user identification information acquisition unit 103 may accept a user operation and acquire user identification information from the user. The user identification information acquisition unit 103 is, for example, an operation acceptance unit 14, a communication unit 15, an operation acceptance unit 24, a communication unit 25, a reading unit 26, etc. The user identification information acquisition unit 103 is an example of a user identification information acquisition means.

[0050] The user identifying information registration unit 104 registers the user identifying information in the storage unit 101. For example, the user identifying information registration unit 104 generates user identifying information by associating the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition unit 103 with the container tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102. The user identifying information registration unit 104 stores the generated user identifying information in the storage unit 101.

[0051] Registration of user identification information may be performed once before the user makes a purchase. For example, when the user purchases an eco bag 70, the user has the reading device 100 read the container tag information stored in the container wireless tag 30 attached to the eco bag 70, and performs an operation to specify user identification information for the reading device 100. This causes the user identification information to be registered by the user identification information registration unit 104. Thereafter, when the user makes a purchase, the user identification information can be identified from the container tag information at the time of payment. The user identification information registration unit 104 is, for example, the control unit 11, the control unit 21, etc. The user identification information registration unit 104 is an example of a user identification information registration means.

[0052] The payment method information acquisition unit 105 acquires the payment method information. The method by which the payment method information acquisition unit 105 acquires the payment method information can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, the payment method information acquisition unit 105 may acquire the payment method information from an application program installed in this mobile information terminal via the communication network 710, the communication network 720, etc. Also, for example, the payment method information acquisition unit 105 may accept a user operation and acquire the payment method information from the user. The payment method information acquisition unit 105 is, for example, the operation acceptance unit 14, the communication unit 15, the operation acceptance unit 24, the communication unit 25, etc. The payment method information acquisition unit 105 is an example of a payment method information acquisition means.

[0053] The payment method registration unit 106 registers information for identifying a payment method. For example, the payment method registration unit 106 generates information for identifying a payment method by associating the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition unit 103 with the payment method information acquired by the payment method information acquisition unit 105. The payment method registration unit 106 stores the generated information for identifying a payment method in the memory unit 101.

[0054] Registration of the payment method identification information only needs to be performed once before the user makes a purchase. For example, the user performs an operation on the reading device 100 to specify user identification information and payment method information. This causes the payment method registration unit 106 to register the payment method identification information. Thereafter, when the user makes a purchase, it becomes possible to identify the payment method information from the user identification information at the time of payment. The payment method registration unit 106 is, for example, the control unit 11, the control unit 21, etc. The payment method registration unit 106 is an example of a payment method registration means.

[0055] The payment information generating unit 107 generates payment information which is information necessary for payment processing by the payment unit 109. In this embodiment, the payment information is information indicating who purchased which product, and includes user identification information and item identification information. The payment information is information corresponding to a purchase list which is a list of items 41 purchased by the user. The payment information generating unit 107 identifies the user identification information associated with the container tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 in the user identification information stored in the memory unit 101.

[0056] Furthermore, the payment information generating unit 107 identifies the item identification information associated with the item tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 in the item identification information stored in the storage unit 101. The payment information generating unit 107 generates payment information including the identified user identification information and the identified item identification information. The payment information generating unit 107 is, for example, the control unit 11.

[0057] The payment information transmitting unit 108 transmits the payment information generated by the payment information generating unit 107 to the payment unit 109. The payment information transmitting unit 108 is the communication unit 15, for example.

[0058] The settlement unit 109 executes a settlement process for the purchase of a product for a user based on the settlement information including the user identification information and the item identification information. First, the settlement unit 109 identifies user identification information associated with the user identification information included in the settlement information in the user identification information stored in the memory unit 101. The settlement unit 109 also identifies payment method information associated with the identified user identification information in the payment method identification information stored in the memory unit 101. The settlement unit 109 also identifies price information associated with the item identification information included in the settlement information in the price identification information stored in the memory unit 101.

[0059] The settlement unit 109 identifies a user from the identified user identification information. The settlement unit 109 identifies a payment method from the identified payment method information. The settlement unit 109 identifies the price of each item 41 from the identified price information and calculates a total amount. The settlement unit 109 executes a payment process for the identified total amount with the identified payment method for the identified user. For example, the settlement unit 109 executes the payment process by transmitting the identified user identification information and total amount information indicating the identified total amount to a payment server (not shown) that implements the identified payment method. In this embodiment, the settlement unit 109 is a store-side information terminal installed in a store, and is provided in a settlement device 200 that can communicate with a payment server (not shown). The settlement unit 109 is, for example, the control unit 21. The settlement unit 109 is an example of a settlement means and a processing execution means.

[0060] The screen presentation unit 110 presents the user with a billing screen showing the details of the billing. FIG. 7 shows screen 800, which is a billing screen. Screen 800 presents information showing the name of item 41, the number of items purchased, and the price for each type of item 41 purchased by the user. Screen 800 also displays buttons 801, 802, and 803. Button 801 is a button for instructing the user to execute a billing process using a registered billing method and make the billing. Button 802 is a button for instructing the user to cancel the billing. Button 803 is a button for instructing the user to change the billing method. When button 803 is pressed, a screen for accepting a change in the billing method is presented, and the billing method can be changed. Screen presentation unit 110 is, for example, display unit 23.

[0061] The instruction receiving unit 111 receives various instructions from the user. For example, when the screen 800 is presented by the screen presentation unit 110, the instruction receiving unit 111 receives operations on buttons 801, 802, 803, etc. from the user. The settlement unit 109 executes settlement processing according to the user instructions received by the instruction receiving unit 111. The instruction receiving unit 111 is, for example, the operation receiving unit 24.

[0062] In this embodiment, in addition to the item tag information, the container tag information is read, and the user is identified from the container tag information. In this embodiment, it is possible to execute processing according to the user without causing the user any trouble. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to improve the convenience for the user.

[0063] In this embodiment, the user is identified at the time of purchase of the item 41 and at the time of payment. In this embodiment, payment processing can be performed according to the user without causing the user trouble. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user who purchases the item 41.

[0064] In this embodiment, the payment unit 109 is provided in a payment device 200, which is a store-side information terminal installed in a store. In this embodiment, the user does not need to prepare a means for payment. For example, it is not necessary to install an application program for payment processing on a mobile information terminal carried by the user. According to this embodiment, it is possible to further reduce the user's efforts.

[0065] In this embodiment, the user's payment method is identified from the user identification information, and the payment process is performed using the identified payment method. According to this embodiment, the user does not have to take the time to specify the payment method, which further reduces the user's effort.

[0066] In this embodiment, it is possible to register a payment method, and for example, it is possible to change the payment method, which further improves user convenience.

[0067] In this embodiment, the container is an eco-bag 70 owned by the user. In this embodiment, there is no need to transfer the items 41 placed in the eco-bag 70 when shopping. According to this embodiment, the trouble of transferring the items 41 is eliminated, and the convenience for the user is further increased.

[0068] In this embodiment, it is possible to register user identification information, and for example, when the container tag information is changed due to a purchase of a new eco bag 70, it is possible to change the user identification information. According to this embodiment, the convenience for the user is further improved.

[0069] (Embodiment 2) In the first embodiment, an example in which the payment unit 109 is provided in a store-side information terminal installed in a store is described. In the present embodiment, an example in which the payment unit 109 is implemented as application software in a mobile information terminal carried by a user is described. Hereinafter, the description of the same configuration and functions as those in the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0070] 8, an article management system 1200 according to this embodiment includes a reading device 100, a data server 300, a mobile information terminal 500, and an application management server 600. The reading device 100 communicates with the mobile information terminal 500 via a communication network 710. The reading device 100 and the mobile information terminal 500 communicate with the data server 300 and the application management server 600 via the communication networks 710 and 720.

[0071] The mobile information terminal 500 is a terminal device carried by a user who is a customer. The mobile information terminal 500 is capable of communicating with a payment server (not shown) connected to a communication network 720. In addition, the mobile information terminal 500 executes a payment unit 109 as application software. That is, application software functioning as the payment unit 109 is installed in the mobile information terminal 500. The mobile information terminal 500 is a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like.

[0072] As shown in FIG. 9, the portable information terminal 500 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, a display unit 53, an operation reception unit 54, a communication unit 55, and an imaging unit 56.

[0073] The control unit 51 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an RTC, etc. In the control unit 51, the CPU reads out programs and data stored in the ROM, and uses the RAM as a work area to centrally control the mobile information terminal 500. The storage unit 52 includes a non-volatile semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, an EPROM, an EEPROM, etc., and serves as a so-called auxiliary storage device.

[0074] The display unit 53 displays various images according to the control of the control unit 51. The display unit 53 includes a touch screen, a liquid crystal display, etc. The operation reception unit 54 receives various operations from the user and supplies information indicating the contents of the received operations to the control unit 51. The operation reception unit 54 includes a touch screen, a button, a lever, etc.

[0075] The communication unit 55 communicates with the reading device 100, the data server 300, and the application management server 600. The communication unit 55 includes a communication interface that complies with a wireless communication standard represented by Wi-Fi (registered trademark), for example. The imaging unit 56 generates a captured image by capturing an image. The imaging unit 56 supplies the generated captured image to the control unit 51. The control unit 51 can analyze the compressed image and read barcode information from a barcode included in the captured image.

[0076] The application management server 600 is a server for managing application programs. For example, the application management server 600 executes various processes related to the application program for payment processing installed in the mobile information terminal 500. For example, when the application management server 600 receives payment processing information from the reading device 100, the application management server 600 identifies a user indicated by the payment processing information and transfers the payment processing information to the mobile information terminal 500 carried by the identified user. The application management server 600 includes, for example, a control unit (not shown) that controls the overall operation of the application management server 600, a storage unit (not shown) such as an HDD or SSD, and a communication unit (not shown) for connecting to the communication network 720.

[0077] Next, the functions of the item management system 1200 will be described with reference to Fig. 10. The item management system 1200 functionally includes a storage unit 101, a tag information reading unit 102, a user identification information acquisition unit 103, a user identification information registration unit 104, a payment method information acquisition unit 105, a payment method registration unit 106, a payment information generation unit 107, a payment information transmission unit 108, a payment unit 109, a screen presentation unit 110, an instruction reception unit 111, a barcode information reading unit 112, and a payment information transfer unit 113.

[0078] As shown in Fig. 11, a wireless tag for a container 30A is directly attached to an eco bag 70A according to this embodiment. A barcode 32 indicating barcode information is attached to the wireless tag for a container 30A. The barcode 32 may be a one-dimensional barcode or a two-dimensional barcode. In this embodiment, the barcode 32 is a two-dimensional barcode.

[0079] In this embodiment, the storage unit 101 includes a user identification information storage unit 101A, an item identification information storage unit 101B, a payment method identification information storage unit 101C, a price identification information storage unit 101D, and a tag information identification information storage unit 101E that stores tag information identification information. The tag information identification information is information in which barcode information and container tag information are associated with each other. The tag information identification information is information for identifying the container tag information from the barcode information. The tag information identification information storage unit 101E is, for example, an SSD, HDD, or the like provided in the data server 300.

[0080] The user identification information acquisition unit 103 acquires user identification information. The method by which the user identification information acquisition unit 103 acquires the user identification information can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, the user identification information acquisition unit 103 may acquire the user identification information from an application program installed in the mobile information terminal 500 carried by the user via the communication network 710, the communication network 720, etc. Also, for example, the user identification information acquisition unit 103 may accept a user operation and acquire the user identification information from the user. The user identification information acquisition unit 103 is, for example, an operation acceptance unit 14, a communication unit 15, etc.

[0081] The barcode information reading unit 112 reads barcode information from the barcode 32. The barcode information reading unit 112 is, for example, the control unit 51 included in the portable information terminal 500. The barcode information reading unit 112 is an example of a barcode information reading means.

[0082] The user identification information registration unit 104 registers the user identification information in the storage unit 101. For example, the user identification information registration unit 104 identifies the container tag information associated with the barcode information read by the barcode information reading unit 112 in the tag information identification information stored in the storage unit 101. The user identification information registration unit 104 generates user identification information by associating the identified container tag information with the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition unit 103. The user identification information registration unit 104 stores the generated user identification information in the storage unit 101. The user identification information may be registered once before the user makes a purchase. The user identification information registration unit 104 is, for example, the control unit 11.

[0083] The payment information transmitting unit 108 transmits the payment information generated by the payment information generating unit 107 to the payment information transferring unit 113. The payment information transferring unit 113 transfers the payment information received from the payment information transmitting unit 108 to the payment unit 109. In this embodiment, the payment unit 109 is implemented as an application program in the mobile information terminal 500. Therefore, the payment information transferring unit 113 specifies the mobile information terminal 500 to which the payment information is to be transferred based on the user identification information included in the payment information, and transfers the payment information to the specified mobile information terminal 500. The payment information transferring unit 113 is, for example, the application management server 600.

[0084] The operation of the settlement unit 109 implemented as an application program in the mobile information terminal 500 is basically the same as the operation shown in the first embodiment. That is, the settlement unit 109 identifies a user and a payment method, and calculates a total amount. The settlement unit 109 executes a payment process for the identified user, the identified payment method, and the identified total amount.

[0085] For example, the payment unit 109 executes the payment process by transmitting the specified user identification information and total amount information indicating the specified total amount to a payment server (not shown) that implements the specified payment method. The payment unit 109 also causes the screen presentation unit 110 to present a screen 800, and executes the payment process according to a user instruction accepted by the instruction acceptance unit 111. In this embodiment, for example, the screen presentation unit 110 is the display unit 53, and the instruction acceptance unit 111 is the operation acceptance unit 54.

[0086] In this embodiment, the payment unit 109 is implemented as an application program in the mobile information terminal 500. According to this embodiment, it is not necessary to provide the payment device 200 on the store side.

[0087] In this embodiment, the tag information for the container is identified from the barcode information, and information for identifying tag information including the identified tag information for the container is registered. The portable information terminal 500 cannot read tag information, but can read barcode information. Therefore, the user can register the information for identifying tag information using the portable information terminal 500 without going to a store where the reading device 100 is installed. According to this embodiment, there is a high degree of freedom in registering the information for identifying tag information.

[0088] (Embodiment 3) In the first embodiment, an example is described in which each store is provided with the reading device 100 and the payment device 200. In the present embodiment, an example is described in which the reading device 100 is provided in a shopping mall having multiple stores, and each store is provided with the payment device 200. Hereinafter, the description of the same configurations and functions as those in the first and second embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0089] 12, an article management system 1300 according to this embodiment includes a reading device 100, a payment device 200A, a payment device 200B, a payment device 200C, and a data server 300. The reading device 100 communicates with the payment device 200A, the payment device 200B, and the payment device 200C via a communication network 710. The reading device 100, the payment device 200A, the payment device 200B, and the payment device 200C communicate with the data server 300 via the communication network 710 and the communication network 720.

[0090] The reading device 100 reads the tag information for the container and the tag information for the item when purchasing the item 41 sold at the shopping mall. That is, the reading device 100 reads the tag information for the container and the tag information for the item 41 sold at any of the items 41 sold at store A, the items 41 sold at store B, and the items 41 sold at store C. When shopping at the shopping mall, the user can put the items 41 sold at any of the stores into the eco bag 70 without distinguishing between them.

[0091] The payment device 200A is a payment device installed in the store A, and executes a payment process for the purchase of the goods 41 sold in the store A. The payment device 200B is a payment device installed in the store B, and executes a payment process for the purchase of the goods 41 sold in the store B. The payment device 200C is a payment device installed in the store C, and executes a payment process for the purchase of the goods 41 sold in the store C. The payment device 200A, the payment device 200B, and the payment device 200C basically have the same configuration and function as the payment device 200. Hereinafter, the payment device 200A, the payment device 200B, and the payment device 200C are collectively referred to as the payment device 200 as appropriate. It is needless to say that the number of stores present in the shopping mall is not limited to three. The payment device may be installed, for example, on the WEB or at the headquarters of each store, and may not be installed in each store.

[0092] Next, the functions of the item management system 1300 will be described with reference to Fig. 13. The item management system 1300 functionally includes a memory unit 101, a tag information reading unit 102, a user identification information acquisition unit 103, a user identification information registration unit 104, a payment method information acquisition unit 105, a payment method registration unit 106, a payment information generation unit 107, a payment information transmission unit 108, a payment unit 109A, a payment unit 109B, a payment unit 109C, a screen presentation unit 110, an instruction reception unit 111, and a store identification unit 114.

[0093] In this embodiment, the item 41 is a commodity sold at a plurality of stores. In this embodiment, the tag information reading unit 102 is provided commonly to the plurality of stores. Meanwhile, the settlement unit 109 is provided for each of the plurality of stores. That is, the settlement unit 109A is provided for the store A, the settlement unit 109B is provided for the store B, and the settlement unit 109C is provided for the store C. Hereinafter, the settlement units 109A, 109B, and 109C are collectively referred to as the settlement unit 109 as appropriate.

[0094] In this embodiment, the storage unit 101 includes a user identification information storage unit 101A, an item identification information storage unit 101B, a payment method identification information storage unit 101C, a price identification information storage unit 101D, and a store identification information storage unit 101F that stores store identification information. The store identification information is information in which item tag information and store identification information are associated with each other. The store identification information is information for identifying the store identification information from the item tag information. The store identification information is information for identifying the store that sells the item 41. The store identification information storage unit 101F is, for example, an SSD, HDD, or the like provided in the data server 300.

[0095] The store identification unit 114 identifies a store selling the item 41 from the item tag information and store identification information read by the tag information reading unit 102. The store identification unit 114 identifies store identification information associated with the item tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 in the store identification information stored in the memory unit 101. The store identification unit 114 identifies a store identified by the identified store identification information. The store identification unit 114 can identify the item tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 based on the item identification information included in the payment information generated by the payment information generating unit 107 and the item identification information written in the memory unit 101.

[0096] When the payment information includes multiple pieces of item identification information, the store identification unit 114 identifies item tag information for each of the multiple pieces of item identification information and identifies the store identification information. That is, the store identification unit 114 identifies the store that sold each of the multiple items 41 purchased by the user. The store identification unit 114 is, for example, the control unit 11. The store identification unit 114 is an example of a store identification means.

[0097] The payment information transmitting unit 108 transmits the payment information to the payment unit 109 provided in the store identified by the store identifying unit 114. That is, the payment information transmitting unit 108 transmits the payment information generated by the payment information generating unit 107 to the payment unit 109 provided in the store identified by the store identifying unit 114.

[0098] The payment information corresponds to a purchase list, which is a list of items 41 purchased by the user. If the user purchases items 41 from multiple stores, the purchase list is divided into purchase lists for each store. In other words, the payment information sending unit 108 divides the payment information generated by the payment information generating unit 107 for each store where the item 41 was purchased, and sends each piece of payment information after division to the corresponding payment unit 109. The payment information sending unit 108 is, for example, the communication unit 15. The payment information sending unit 108 is an example of a payment information sending means.

[0099] Each of the settlement units 109A, 109B, and 109C executes a settlement process based on the payment information received from the payment information transmission unit 108 in a manner similar to that of the settlement unit 109. The settlement unit 109A is, for example, the control unit 21 included in the settlement device 200A. The settlement unit 109B is, for example, the control unit 21 included in the settlement device 200B. The settlement unit 109C is, for example, the control unit 21 included in the settlement device 200C.

[0100] In this embodiment, the reading device 100 is provided commonly to a plurality of stores, and the payment unit 109 is provided for each of the plurality of stores. According to this embodiment, the number of reading devices 100 can be reduced, and payment processing can be performed for each store.

[0101] (Embodiment 4) In the first embodiment, an example in which the article management system 1000 is applied to a store is described. In the present embodiment, an example in which the article management system 1400 is applied to a library is described. In the following, the description of the same configurations and functions as those in the first to third embodiments will be omitted or simplified as appropriate.

[0102] As shown in FIG. 14, an article management system 1400 according to this embodiment includes a reading device 100, a payment device 200A, a lending management device 250, and a data server 300. The reading device 100 communicates with the lending management device 250 via a communication network 710. The reading device 100 and the lending management device 250 communicate with the data server 300 via the communication networks 710 and 720. The article management system 1400 is a system that uses wireless tags in a library to manage the lending of an article 41 such as a book, a CD (Compact Disk), or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). That is, in this embodiment, the article 41 is a book, a CD, a DVD, or the like that is lent out in the library.

[0103] The lending management device 250 is a device that manages the lending of the item 41. The lending management device 250 executes lending processing based on the lending information acquired from the reading device 100. In this embodiment, the lending information is information indicating who has borrowed which item 41, and includes user identification information and item identification information. The lending information is information corresponding to a purchase list, which is a list of items 41 borrowed by a user.

[0104] The lending management device 250 generates lending management information including, for example, lending information and date information indicating the lending date, and registers the generated lending management information in the data server 300. The lending management device 250 includes, for example, a control unit (not shown) that controls the overall operation of the lending management device 250, a storage unit (not shown) such as an HDD or SSD, and a communication unit (not shown) for connecting to the communication network 710.

[0105] Next, the functions of the item management system 1400 will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Functionally, the item management system 1400 includes a storage unit 101, a tag information reading unit 102, a user identification information acquisition unit 103, a user specification information registration unit 104, a screen presentation unit 110, an instruction reception unit 111, a lending information generation unit 115, a lending information transmission unit 116, and a lending unit 117.

[0106] In this embodiment, the storage unit 101 includes a user identification information storage unit 101A, an item identification information storage unit 101B, and a loan management information storage unit 101G that stores loan management information. The loan management information storage unit 101G is, for example, an SSD, HDD, or the like provided in the data server 300.

[0107] The lending information generation unit 115 generates lending information which is information necessary for lending processing by the lending unit 117. The lending information generation unit 115 identifies user identification information associated with container tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 in the user identification information stored in the memory unit 101. The lending information generation unit 115 also identifies item identification information associated with item tag information read by the tag information reading unit 102 in the item identification information stored in the memory unit 101. The lending information generation unit 115 generates lending information including the identified user identification information and the identified item identification information. The lending information generation unit 115 is, for example, the control unit 11.

[0108] The lending information transmitting unit 116 transmits the lending information generated by the lending information generating unit 115 to the lending unit 117. The lending information transmitting unit 116 is, for example, the communication unit 15.

[0109] The lending unit 117 executes lending processing for lending the item 41 to a user based on lending information including user identification information and item identification information. For example, the lending unit 117 generates lending management information including the lending information and date information indicating the date of lending, and stores the generated lending management information in the storage unit 101. The lending unit 117 is, for example, a lending management device 250. The lending unit 117 is an example of a lending means and a processing execution means.

[0110] In this embodiment, in addition to the item tag information, the container tag information is read, and the user is identified from the container tag information. In this embodiment, basically, the same effects as those in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0111] For example, in this embodiment, the user is specified when borrowing the item 41. In this embodiment, a lending process can be executed according to the user without causing the user any trouble. Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to improve the convenience of the user who borrows the item 41. (Modification) Although the embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above, various modifications and applications are possible.

[0112] It is arbitrary which parts of the configurations, functions, and operations described in the above embodiments are adopted. In addition to the above configurations, functions, and operations, further configurations, functions, and operations may be adopted. The above embodiments can be freely combined as appropriate. The number of components described in the above embodiments can be adjusted as appropriate. Of course, the materials, sizes, electrical characteristics, and the like that can be adopted are not limited to those shown in the above embodiments.

[0113] In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the article management system 1000 is applied to the management of articles 41 sold in a store. The article management system 1000 may also be applied to the management of articles 41, such as CDs, DVDs, books, and electronic devices, that are rented out in a store for a fee.

[0114] In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which information such as user identification information, item identification information, payment method identification information, and price identification information is stored in the data server 300. These pieces of information may be stored in other devices such as the reading device 100 and the payment device 200. Furthermore, these pieces of information may be stored separately in multiple devices.

[0115] The allocation of functions to each functional unit can be adjusted as appropriate. For example, in the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the payment information generating unit 107 identifies user identification information from the container tag information, identifies item identification information from the item tag information, and generates payment information including the user identification information and the item identification information. The payment information generating unit 107 may generate payment information including the container tag information and the item tag information. In this case, the payment unit 109 may identify user identification information from the container tag information included in the payment information, and identify item identification information from the item tag information included in the payment information. Also, for example, the payment information generating unit 107 may generate payment information including user identification information, item identification information, and price information.

[0116] In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the container is an eco-bag 70 owned by the user. The container is not limited to the eco-bag 70 owned by the user. For example, the container may be a bag, a basket, or the like prepared by a store. When the container is a container prepared by a store, for example, a card 31 having a container wireless tag 30 attached thereto may be placed in the container.

[0117] In the first embodiment, an example has been described in which the reading device 100 is a box-type device that accommodates the eco-bag 70. The reading device 100 may be a walk-through type through which the eco-bag 70 passes, a gate type through which the eco-bag 70 and the user pass, a placement type on which the eco-bag 70 is placed, or the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0118] 11, 21, 51 control unit, 12, 22, 52, 101 memory unit, 13, 23, 53 display unit, 14, 24, 54 operation reception unit, 15, 25, 55 communication unit, 16, 26 reading unit, 30, 30A wireless tag for container, 31 card, 32 barcode, 40, 40A, 40B wireless tag for item, 41, 41A, 41B item, 56 imaging unit, 70, 70A eco bag, 71 inner pocket, 100 reading device, 101A user identification information storage unit, 101B item identification information storage unit, 101C payment method identification information storage unit, 101D price identification information storage unit, 101E tag information identification information storage unit, 101F store identification information storage unit, 101G rental management information storage unit, 102 Tag information reading unit, 103 User identification information acquisition unit, 104 User identification information registration unit, 105 Payment method information acquisition unit, 106 Payment method registration unit, 107 Payment information generation unit, 108 Payment information transmission unit, 109, 109A, 109B, 109C Payment unit, 110 Screen presentation unit, 111 Instruction reception unit, 112 Barcode information reading unit, 113 Payment information transfer unit, 114 Store identification unit, 115 Rental information generation unit, 116 Rental information transmission unit, 117 Rental unit, 150 Housing, 161 Antenna, 162 Control circuit, 200, 200A, 200B, 200C Payment device, 250 Rental management device, 300 Data server, 500 Mobile information terminal, 600 Application management server, 710, 720 Communication network, 800 screen, 801, 802, 803 screen, 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400 inventory management system

Claims

1. a storage means for storing user identification information in which container tag information stored in a container wireless tag attached to a container used by a user is associated with user identification information that is information that identifies the user, and item identification information in which item tag information stored in an item wireless tag attached to an item is associated with item identification information that is information that identifies the item; a tag information reading means for reading the tag information for the container stored in the wireless tag for the container attached to the container and the tag information for the article stored in the wireless tag for the article attached to the article; and a process execution means for executing a process for purchasing or borrowing the item identified from the item tag information and the item identification information read by the tag information reading means for the user identified from the container tag information and the user identification information read by the tag information reading means. Inventory management system.

2. The item is a commodity for sale or rental at a store, The process execution means is a payment means that executes a payment process for the purchase or rental of the product to the user based on payment information including the user identification information and the item identification information. The article management system according to claim 1 .

3. The payment means is implemented as application software in a mobile information terminal carried by the user and capable of communicating with a payment server. The article management system according to claim 2.

4. The payment means is provided in a store-side information terminal that is installed in the store and can communicate with a payment server. The article management system according to claim 2.

5. the storage means stores payment method specification information in which the user identification information is associated with payment method information indicating a payment method for the purchase or rental of the product by the user; the payment means executes the payment process using a payment method identified based on the container tag information, the user identification information, and the payment method identification information.

5. An article management system according to claim 2.

6. A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; A payment method information acquisition means for acquiring the payment method information; and a payment method registration means for storing in the storage means the payment method specification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means and the payment method information acquired by the payment method information acquisition means. The article management system according to claim 5.

7. A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; and a user identification information registration means for storing the user identification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means and the container tag information read by the tag information reading means in the storage means. An article management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

8. The container is an eco-bag owned by the user. An article management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

9. a barcode indicating barcode information is attached to the wireless tag for the container; the storage means stores tag information identifying information in which the barcode information and the container tag information are associated with each other; A user identification information acquisition means for acquiring the user identification information; a barcode information reading means for reading the barcode information from the barcode; a user identification information registration means for storing the user identification information generated based on the user identification information acquired by the user identification information acquisition means, the barcode information read by the barcode information reading means, and the tag information identification information in the storage means, An article management system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

10. The item is a commodity that is sold or rented at a plurality of stores, the tag information reading means is provided in common to the plurality of stores, The payment means is provided for each of the plurality of stores, the storage means stores store identification information in which the item tag information is associated with store identification information that is information for identifying a store that sells or rents the item; a store identification means for identifying a store that sells or rents the item based on the item tag information read by the tag information reading means and the store identification information; and a payment information transmitting means for transmitting the payment information to the payment means provided in the store identified by the store identifying means.

5. An article management system according to claim 2.

11. The item is an item loaned from a library, The process execution means is a lending means that executes a lending process for lending the item to the user based on payment information including the user identification information and the item identification information. The article management system according to claim 1 .

12. storing user identification information in which container tag information stored in a container wireless tag attached to a container used by a user is associated with user identification information that is information that identifies the user, and article identification information in which article tag information stored in an article wireless tag attached to an article is associated with article identification information that is information that identifies the article; reading the container tag information stored in the container wireless tag attached to the container and the article tag information stored in the article wireless tag attached to the article; Executing a process for purchasing or renting the item identified from the read item tag information and the item identification information for the user identified from the read container tag information and the user identification information. How to manage goods.

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