Barter system

Abstract

To provide a barter system which allows a user to exchange a commodity that the user has for a desired commodity regardless of monetary value of the commodity that the user has.SOLUTION: A barter system 10 to be used by a user 4 by paying a low fixed service fee includes: a system-side commodity registration unit 12 which registers commodities to be bartered; a registration display unit 14 which displays the commodities registered on the system-side commodity registration unit 12 so as to be browsed by the user 4; a personal information registration unit 16 which registers personal information of the user 4; a user-side commodity registration unit 18 which registers commodities that the user 4 owns; and a barter unit 20 which barters, if the user 4 desires, a commodity selected by the user 4 from among the commodities registered on the system-side commodity registration unit 12, for a commodity registered on the user-side commodity registration unit 18 regardless of monetary value of the commodities.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an object exchange system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, systems for various object exchanges have been developed. As technologies related to the present invention, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses an object exchange support system including a database in which a plurality of articles and market prices are registered, a market price calculation means for calculating the market price of a registered article which is an article registered for object exchange, a search means for searching for an article from the database based on the market price of the registered article calculated by the market price calculation means, a display means for associating and displaying the registered article and a search article which is an article searched by the search means, an article selection means for receiving a selection of a search article that the registrant of the registered article wants to exchange with the registered article, and an exchange notification means for notifying the owner of the search article selected by the article selection means of an exchange request with the registered article.

[0003] Further, Patent Document 2 discloses an object exchange network system including a network terminal that can access a website of an object exchange network, a product registration means for registering a product that the user wants to sell on the web via a network, a point awarding means for awarding points equivalent to the selling price of the product to the user via the network when another person obtains the product, and a product acquisition means for allowing the user to obtain another product registered by another person on the web via the network using the points obtained by the user.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] According to the barter system of Patent Documents 1 and 2 above, since the market price of the goods is involved so that the goods to be exchanged are equivalent, there are cases where the desired goods of the user who desires barter cannot be exchanged.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a barter system capable of exchanging a commodity owned by a user with a commodity desired to be exchanged regardless of the monetary value of the commodity owned by the user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The barter system according to the present invention is a barter system that a user uses by paying a fixed amount of a small usage fee, and includes a system-side commodity registration unit for registering commodities that can be bartered, and a registration display unit for displaying the commodities registered in the system-side commodity registration unit so that the user can view them, a personal information registration unit for registering the personal information of the user, and a barter unit for bartering a commodity that the user desires to exchange and a commodity that the user owns from among the commodities registered in the system-side commodity registration unit when the user desires, regardless of the monetary value of each commodity.

[0008] Further, in the barter system according to the present invention, it is preferable to include a user-side commodity registration unit for registering the commodities owned by the user.

[0009] Further, in the barter system according to the present invention, it is preferable to include an exchange exclusion setting unit for excluding, from the barter target, a commodity registered in the user-side commodity registration unit when the commodity has a liquidity of less than a predetermined reference value.

Effects of the Invention

[0010] According to the present invention, regardless of the monetary value of the goods owned by the user, it is possible to exchange the goods with which the user wishes to exchange the owned goods.

Brief Description of Drawings

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Figure 1

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the same elements in all the drawings are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted. Also, in the description in the text, the reference numerals described above will be used as necessary.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a goods exchange system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The goods exchange system 10 has a function of exchanging goods that the user 4 wishes to exchange with the goods owned by the user 4, regardless of the monetary value of the goods owned by the user 4.

[0014] The goods exchange system 10 includes a system-side goods registration unit 12, a registration display unit 14, a personal information registration unit 16, a user-side goods registration unit 18, a goods exchange unit 20, an exchange exclusion setting unit 22, and a storage unit 24. The goods exchange system 10 is connected to the user 4 via the network 2.

[0015] The goods exchange system 10 is used by the user 4 paying a fixed amount of a small usage fee. The fixed amount of the small usage fee is set, for example, at 500 yen for the usage fee when using the goods exchange once. Of course, this usage fee is not limited to 500 yen and can be changed as appropriate.

[0016] The system-side product registration section 12 has a function of registering products that can be exchanged for other products. The products registered by the system-side product registration section 12 are products owned by the operator who operates the product-for-product exchange system 10, and there are various products. For example, all the products described later can be targets, but these are also examples, and of course other products are also included.

[0017] It is preferable to register a photo for the product registered using the system-side product registration section 12. For example, it is suitable to have photos from six directions: the front, back, left side, right side, top, and bottom, as well as perspective views.

[0018] The products registered by the system-side product registration section 12 are described below, and the products that are considered to have high affinity when these products are exchanged for each other in sets are classified. Here, it is described as being divided into Category A to Category Q, but it may be a finer classification or a broader classification. The way of classification is just an example, and for example, the products belonging to Category A can be reassigned to other categories.

[0019] Category A Game software, game devices, game controllers, Pokémon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel cards, Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, One Piece cards, Shadowverse Evolve cards, Duel Masters cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, Super Dragon Heroes cards, Battle Spirits cards, Vanguard cards, Weiss Schwarz cards, Z / X Ignition cards, Padefight cards, Vicross cards, board games, playing cards, karuta, hyakunin isshu, hanafuda, dice, plastic model railroads, figures, anime goods, comics, magazines, character seals, plastic model kits, radio-controlled cars, capsule toys, stuffed animals, stickers, puzzles, Rubik's Cubes, railway models, diecast cars, talent goods (idols, etc.), Beyblades, card cases, card sleeves, card playmats, card storage boxes, game software storage boxes, trading cards, shogi, go, mahjong, othello, chess, dictionaries, textbooks.

[0020] Category B Smartphone, mobile battery, power adapter, cable, smartphone case, smartwatch, earphone, tablet, selfie stick, smartphone stand, lens for smartphone, bathtub smartphone holder, smartphone LCD protection seal, mobile router, charger.

[0021] Category C Personal computer, cable, LCD display, printer, mouse, keyboard, computer assembly parts, paper, USB, printer ink, computer cable, software, scanner, computer accessory, webcam, voice chat, gaming computer, VR·HND body, VR·HMD accessory, gaming mouse, gaming mouse pad, gaming keyboard, gaming headset, joystick controller and other controllers, gaming chair, PC speaker, laser pointer, touch pad, transceiver, Echo smart speaker, FireTV, Fire tablet, security camera.

[0022] Category D Refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, rice cookers, microwave ovens, water heaters, vacuum cleaners, TVs, dryers, sewing machines, irons, gas stoves, massage chairs, light bulbs, thermometers, weighing scales, clothes steamers, dryers, futon dryers, dishwashers, blenders, food processors, oven toasters, electric kettles, hot plates, carbonated drink makers, mixers, coffee makers, steamers, fryers, home bakers, IH cooking heaters, food waste processors, cooking pots, heating equipment, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, fans, circulators, cooking utensils, tableware, cutting boards, kotatsu, chairs, tables, cabinet shelves, cupboards, beds, toilet supplies, curtains, sofas, mattresses, wardrobes, dressers, storage cases, storage boxes, rugs, carpets, lighting, pillows, futons, sheets, futon covers, interior accessories, trash cans, clocks, color boxes, wine cellars, washing machine stands, refrigerator mats, washing lint filters, kitchen supplies, plates, cups, coffee / tea supplies, storage containers, water purifiers, electric razors, esthetic equipment, self hair removal devices, hair irons, clippers, hair cutters, beauty devices, face steamers, beauty rollers, eye masks, head spas, hair brushes, hot curlers, men's shavers, hot beauty rollers, body rollers, nail care, shower heads, umbrellas, folding umbrellas, ponchos, bathing equipment, nursing beds, wheelchairs, hand carts, silver cars, walking sticks, sewing sets, safes, glass bottles, scissors, eco bags.

[0023] Division E Parkas, T-shirts, jeans, outerwear, skirts, shirts, slacks, suits, yukatas, kimonos, furisode, mufflers, gloves, neckties, necktie pins, cuff buttons, dresses, sneakers, backpacks, ornaments, sandals, pumps, glasses, hats, wristwatches, baby clothes, maternity wear, diapers, baby carriers, strollers, baby bedding, baby racks, bassinets, child seats, baby gates, door stoppers, mother and child handbook cases, mother's bags, nursing covers, nursing cushions, cosmetics, hangers, perfumes, makeup, skin care, makeup tools, mirrors, body base makeup, nail tips, electric toothbrushes, dentures, necklaces, piercings, bracelets.

[0024] Classification F Soccer ball, soccer spikes, goalkeeper gloves, soccer goal, baseball, baseball glove, baseball bat, baseball spikes, baseball helmet, basketball, basketball shoes, tennis ball, hard tennis racket, soft tennis racket, tennis shoes, soccer flag, sports water bottle, grip tape, racket case, sports hair bandana, sports wristband, golf ball, golf club, golf bag, golf wear, golf shoes, golf glove, golf head cover, golf tee, surfboard, badminton racket, volleyball, rugby ball, American football, boxing gloves, bowling ball, sports bag, leg guards, running shoes, walking shoes, yoga mat, yoga wear, running machine, barbell stand, hand grip, dumbbell, bamboo sword, torso armor, karate belt, kendo protective gear, judo gi, swimming cap, swimming goggles, marathon tasuki.

[0025] Classification G Skateboat, snowboard, ski boat, canoe, paddle, ski pick, goggles, camping goods, sports bicycle, rod, lure supplies, fishing rod, fishing, tent, tarp, light, lantern, sleeping bag and bedding, stove, conro, BBQ conro, BBQ burner, BBQ grill, BBQ hibachi, BBQ fire starter, charcoal, BBQ stove, BBQ grill brush, BBQ grill mesh mat, cooler box, outdoor table, outdoor chair, outdoor mat, outdoor mat, outdoor light, outdoor lantern, kiddie pool, air pool, frame pool, in-ground pool, pool pump, diving BCD, diving regulator, diving fins, diving gloves, diving fin boots, diving hood, diving mask, diving snorkel, diving wet suit, diving dry suit, diving mesh bag, candle, L-shaped hook, S-shaped hook.

[0026] Classification H Camera, lens, video camera, wearable camera, drone, telescope, memory card, mirrorless camera, digital single-lens reflex camera, 360-degree camera, camera battery, camera charger, camera AC adapter, digital camera protection film, lens adapter, camera cable, camera case, silicon cover / body cover, single-lens camera case, video camera tripod / monopod, LCD protector, projection film, projection screen, checker.

[0027] Division I Car tire, car navigation, car recording camera, steering wheel cover, tire chain, tire wheel, vehicle, ETC card reader, wiper, wiper blade, brake pad, disc rotor, brake shoe, seal kit, bearing, drive shaft boot, stabilizer link, power window switch, air conditioner compressor, expansion valve, radiator, radiator hose, blower motor, O2 sensor, A / F sensor, air flow sensor, oil filter, air filter, air conditioner filter, hood damper, rear hatch damper, aerowiper, design aerowiper, snow wiper, replacement rubber, spark plug, alternator, turbine, seat motor, air conditioner compressor, battery, headlight, belt, automotive glass film, motorcycle helmet, motorcycle muffler, motorcycle handlebar, motorcycle brake parts, motorcycle meter, motorcycle engine parts, motorcycle engine cooling parts, motorcycle intake parts, motorcycle fuel system parts, motorcycle air cleaner, motorcycle filter, motorcycle clutch, motorcycle chain, motorcycle drive belt, motorcycle sprocket, motorcycle bearing, motorcycle transmission, motorcycle pulley, motorcycle main shaft, motorcycle weight roller, motorcycle drive.

[0028] Division J Lighter, Zippo lighter, ashtray, portable ashtray, Zippo oil, e-cigarette.

[0029] Division K Radio, radio cassette, single audio, turntable, disc, combo, speaker, portable audio, IC recorder, headphones, DVD, CD, microphone, recorder, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, microphone, guitar amplifier, cord, strap, effector, pick, string, stick, sheet music, violin, bow, Chinese fiddle, mandolin, harp, ukulele, cello, clarinet, oboe, flute, shakuhachi, ocarina, whistle, trumpet, trombone, horn, organ, harmonica, castanet, carillon, timpani, taiko drum.

[0030] Division L Pencil, ballpoint pen, pencil case, pen, calligraphy set, fountain pen, notebook, printed file, clip, painting supplies, seal, quill pen, ruler, copans, whiteboard, globe, sharp pencil, eraser, marker pen, colored pencil, crayon, word book, manuscript paper, report paper, design stamp, stamp pad (red ink), official seal, calendar, origami, sketchbook, gift bag, colored paper, magnet, hook, picture frame, scissors, utility knife, home shredder, bookstand, hole punch, glue, stapler, tapes, wrapping supplies, bond, instant adhesive, album, card folder, binder, poster board, calculator, abacus, finger cot, tepla, sealer, pointer, blackboard, bulletin board, whiteboard laser, postcard.

[0031] Division M Construction drills, bottles, drivers, brushes, pallets, construction harnesses, helmets, nuts, airbrushes, power tools, step ladders, bits, spanners, wrenches, pliers, cutters, nippers, bars, chisels, wedges, punches, washers, sockets, socket wrenches, torque wrenches, vises, clamps, saws, hand presses, spray guns, masks, blue sheets, painting containers, paintbrushes, interior supports lifters, interior rollers, hand sanding birds, interior measuring instruments, floor cutters, transformers, cutting machines, reciprocating saws, hacksaws, hand saws, jigsaws, thread winding boards, sanders, polishers, disc grinders, bench grinders, blade grinders, electric shears, drill drivers, impact wrenches, hammer drills, impact drivers, lathes, semi-automatic welding machines, plasma cutters, welding rods, soldering materials, sealants, welding protective gear, soldering iron stands, soldering iron guns, heat guns, stirrers, dust collectors.

[0032] Division N Travel items, suitcases, compression bags, travel pouches, neck pillows, passport cases, travel containers, compression packs, travel hangers.

[0033] Division O Harnesses, body rings, circles, gates, dog houses, animal carriers, animal carts, animal mats, cat litter, animal nail clippers, cat towers, dog clothes, cat clothes, bird cages, aquariums, infrared lamps, UV lamps, panel heaters, aquarium dedicated filters, protein skimmers, reactors, aquarium stands, CO2 equipment, aeration, cooler fans, cooler thermos, soil, aquarium gravel, water flow pumps.

[0034] Division P Digital products in VR, digital products in AR, digital products in MR, digital products related to NFT, digital illustrations, digital videos, intangible information merchandise, email addresses.

[0035] Division Q Porcelain, Japanese paintings, paintings, hanging scrolls, tea utensils, swords, armor, pipes, Jizo statues, fans, bronzeware, wooden boxes, wine vessels, vases, shields, bows, arrows, masks, ivory, wood carvings, spears, iron armor, dried flowers, stamps, Wallet.

[0036] The registration display unit 14 has a function of displaying the products registered in the system-side product registration unit 12 so that the user 4 can view them. Since the user 4 accesses the barter system 10 using a mobile terminal such as a personal computer, a tablet terminal, or a smartphone, it is displayed on the screens of these devices.

[0037] The personal information registration unit 16 has a function of registering the personal information of the user 4. Personal information includes, for example, name, address, phone number (home / mobile phone), email address, occupation, gender, annual income, credit card number, etc., but it is possible to set it so that not all of this information needs to be entered.

[0038] The user-side product registration unit 18 registers the products owned by the user 4. The products owned by the user 4 can register products belonging to the above-mentioned categories A to Q, for example, but of course, other products can also be registered.

[0039] It is preferable to register photos of the products registered by the user-side product registration unit 18. For example, it is suitable to have photos from six directions: the front, back, left side, right side, top, and bottom, as well as perspective views.

[0040] The barter unit 20 has a function of bartering the products that the user 4 wishes to exchange from the products registered in the system-side product registration unit 12 and the products registered in the user-side product registration unit 18 when the user 4 desires, regardless of the monetary value of each product.

[0041] Generally, the objects of bartering are those with equal monetary values of both products. However, according to the barter unit 20, if the user 4 wishes to barter and pays a system usage fee of 500 yen, the barter will definitely be completed.

[0042] For example, it is possible to exchange game software worth 5,000 yen owned by User 4 for a smartphone worth 70,000 yen owned by the barter system 10 (category B). Barter can thus involve exchanging goods belonging to different categories, but of course, goods within the same category can also be exchanged.

[0043] If the exchange is successful, in the above example, User 4 sends the game software to the operating company that operates the barter system 10, and in return, the operating company sends a smartphone to User 4.

[0044] The exchange exclusion setting unit 22 has a function of excluding the goods registered in the user-side goods registration unit 18 from the objects of barter if the goods have a liquidity below a predetermined reference value. Here, the predetermined reference value can be set such that for goods for which no exchange has occurred for 180 days after a barter, it is determined that the liquidity is poor, and such goods are excluded from the objects of exchange. Note that the period of 180 days can be changed as appropriate.

[0045] The storage unit 24 records information registered by the system-side goods registration unit 12, the personal information registration unit 16, and the user-side goods registration unit 18, etc.

[0046] Also, functions other than the storage unit 24 of the barter system 10 can be realized by either a hardware configuration or a software configuration.

[0047] For example, when realized by software, these functions can be achieved by the operation of application software stored in a recording medium such as RAM, ROM, or a hard disk on a server device actually configured with a CPU or MPU, RAM, ROM, etc. For example, it can function as application software installed and operating on the mobile terminal (tablet terminal, smartphone) of User 4.

[0048] Next, the operation of the barter system 10 with the above configuration will be described. Generally, in order for a consumer to purchase a product, they need to pay money corresponding to the monetary value of the product to obtain the product. In recent years, it has also become common to sell new and used products on e-commerce sites and the like.

[0049] Although barter systems have also been developed, in conventional systems, the monetary value is determined with reference to the market price of the product, etc., and products corresponding to this are exchanged. In such a situation, there is a problem that bartering does not become active because the products that can be exchanged are limited for consumers. In response to such problems, the barter system 10 of the embodiment according to the present invention exhibits remarkable effects.

[0050] User 4 starts the application of the barter system 10 using a personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc., and inputs their own personal information. This personal information is recorded in the storage unit 24 by the function of the personal information registration unit 16.

[0051] Then, User 4 registers the product they own and want to barter using the function of the user-side product registration unit 18. As a result, the products owned by User 4 are recorded in the storage unit 24.

[0052] User 4 uses a personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc. to view the system-side products registered by the system-side product registration unit 12, and exchanges the product they own (for example, a pencil (category L)) with a system-side product (for example, a radio (category K)) using the function of the barter unit 20.

[0053] In the above case, even if the price of the pencil is 50 yen and the price of the radio is 7000 yen, resulting in a difference in monetary value, they can be exchanged. After the barter is confirmed, the pencil is sent to the operating company that operates the barter system 10, and a usage fee of 500 yen for the system is paid. Then, the radio is sent to User 4 by the operating company, and the barter is completed.

[0054] The company operating the barter system 10 can monetize the usage fees because the system usage fees are paid from the user 4 side every time a barter is established. And each user 4 can barter the goods they want and the goods they don't need regardless of the monetary value of the goods, so there is an advantage that exchanges are actively made.

[0055] As described above, according to the barter system 10, regardless of the monetary value of the goods, each user 4 can successively exchange the goods they want and the goods they don't need, so active bartering is promoted. However, for goods with poor liquidity, they can also be excluded from the target by the exchange exclusion setting unit 22, so there is a remarkable effect that bartering can be carried out regardless of the monetary value.

Explanation of Signs

[0056] 2 Network, 4 User, 10 Barter System, 12 System-side Product Registration Unit, 14 Registration Display Unit, 16 Personal Information Registration Unit, 18 User-side Product Registration Unit, 20 Barter Unit, 22 Exchange Exclusion Setting Unit, 24 Memory Unit.

Claims

1. A barter system that a user can use by paying a fixed amount of a small usage fee, a system-side product registration unit for registering products that can be bartered, a registration display unit for displaying the products registered in the system-side product registration unit so that the user can view them, a personal information registration unit for registering the personal information of the user, a barter unit for bartering, regardless of the monetary value of each product, between the product that the user desires to exchange and the product that the user owns, from among the products registered in the system-side product registration unit, when the user desires to do so, A barter system characterized by comprising the above.

2. In the barter system according to Claim 1, A barter system characterized by comprising a user-side product registration unit for registering the products owned by the user.

3. In the barter system according to Claim 1, A barter system characterized by comprising an exchange exclusion setting unit for excluding, from the objects of barter, the products registered in the user-side product registration unit when the liquidity of the products is below a predetermined reference value.

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