Subscription system

Abstract

To provide a subscription system capable of reducing a stock space of an animal hospital to make stock management easier.SOLUTION: There is provided a subscription service providing method that a subscription system 1 implements, and the method comprises: a step in which a service provider 3 sends a sample sheet 4 having a plurality of paper samples displayed to an animal hospital 2; a step in which the animal hospital 2 selects a paper sample from the sample sheet 4; a step in which the animal hospital 2 inputs the paper sample selected from the sample sheet 4 to an order sheet 5, and then periodically sends it to the service provider 3; and a step in which the service provider 3 sends a set of a plurality of printed sheets, shown in the paper sample input to the order sheet 5, to the animal hospital 2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a subscription system. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, subscription services that allow users to receive products or services by paying a fixed monthly amount have been utilized in various fields. As an example, Patent Document 1 discloses a product provision management method for a subscription service that combines the leasing or rental of home appliances with the periodic provision of products. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2022-161821 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Incidentally, veterinary clinics have a number of paper documents, such as medical records prepared during consultations, direct mail postcards informing owners of regular checkups such as vaccinations, and medical questionnaires used to inquire about the condition of animals when new patients visit the clinic for the first time. These documents need to be kept in stock within the veterinary clinic so that they can be used appropriately depending on the type of treatment and the condition of the animal.

[0005] However, many of these documents have a minimum purchase lot size of several hundred sheets, which means that veterinary clinics often have to purchase large quantities that do not match their size. Furthermore, a place to store all of the documents is required, which means that space must be secured for inventory, creating the problem of complicated inventory management.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and its main purpose is to provide a subscription system that can provide necessary documents as needed, depending on the condition of the veterinary clinic. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The subscription system of the present invention is a subscription system that implements a subscription service provision method, comprising the steps of: a service provider sending a sample sheet displaying multiple paper samples to a veterinary clinic; the veterinary clinic selecting the paper samples from the sample sheet; the veterinary clinic entering the paper samples selected from the sample sheet into an order sheet and periodically sending it to the service provider; and the service provider sending to the veterinary clinic a set of multiple printed papers shown on the paper samples entered into the order sheet, wherein the sample sheet is divided into multiple categories and has a display field for displaying the multiple paper samples for each category and the number of sheets to be printed as the set, and the order sheet has an input field for inputting an identification number that identifies the veterinary clinic and a selection field for the veterinary clinic to select the paper sample from the sample sheet.

[0008] With the above-described configuration, veterinary clinics can receive the documents they need simply by selecting the desired paper sample from the multiple paper samples displayed on the sample sheet and periodically placing an order using the order sheet, thereby reducing the number of documents stocked and the effort required for inventory management. Furthermore, the sample sheet's display field displays multiple paper samples divided into categories, allowing veterinary clinics to easily select the paper they need from the many paper samples available. In addition, since the number of sheets printed per set varies for each category, veterinary clinics can set the number of sheets according to how frequently they use the paper belonging to that category, further reducing excess inventory. Furthermore, the order sheet includes an input field for entering an identification number that identifies the veterinary clinic. Therefore, even when order sheets are sent from multiple veterinary clinics, service providers can easily identify which veterinary clinic an order is from and provide service quickly.

[0009] In one specific aspect of the subscription service providing system of the present invention, the multiple categories include at least one of medical records, medicine envelopes, examination forms, stickers, and explanation forms.

[0010] These categories are frequently used in veterinary clinics, so when selecting a product, the user can more easily select the desired form.

[0011] In one specific aspect of the subscription service providing system of the present invention, the identification number is assigned in advance before the subscription service providing method is implemented.

[0012] By assigning an identification number to each veterinary clinic before implementing the subscription service provision method, the subscription service can be provided smoothly. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the present invention, a subscription system can be provided that can reduce inventory space at veterinary clinics and make inventory management easier. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a subscription system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 10 is a flowchart showing a method for providing a subscription service implemented by the subscription system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a sample sheet according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an order sheet according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] An embodiment of a subscription system of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] The subscription system 1 of this embodiment is intended to implement a subscription service provision method that periodically provides the veterinary clinic 2 with forms such as medical records created during medical examinations to be used at the veterinary clinic 2, postcards containing direct messages to be sent to pet owners (hereinafter referred to as "DM postcards"), and questionnaires to inquire about the condition of animals when new patients visit the veterinary clinic 2 for the first time.

[0017] In this embodiment, multiple plans are predefined for this subscription service. Each plan has a predefined number of sets that can be selected. For example, in this embodiment, there is Plan A, which allows the selection of 3 sets, Plan B, which allows the selection of 10 sets, and Plan C, which allows the selection of 30 sets.

[0018] The veterinary clinic 2 selects one of the plans. Regardless of which plan is selected, the service provider 3 sends a sample sheet 4 showing multiple sets of paper samples, as shown in FIG. 1.

[0019] 3, the sample sheet 4 is divided into a plurality of categories, each of which has a display column. The plurality of categories includes at least one of medical records, medicine envelopes, examination forms, stickers, and explanation sheets, and in this embodiment, the following categories are provided: direct mail postcards, medicine envelopes, examination forms, stickers, medical records, and explanation sheets (useful reception tools).

[0020] The display field displays a plurality of paper samples and the number of sheets of paper indicated by the paper samples that will be printed as one set.

[0021] For example, in the direct mail postcard category, multiple paper samples are displayed for each type of pet (dog, cat, etc.), such as postcards informing about vaccinations for heartworm, fleas, ticks, etc., postcards related to health checkups, etc. In the test paper category, paper samples such as blood test forms and urine test forms are displayed. In the explanation paper category, paper samples such as new patient forms, surgery explanation forms, post-operative explanation forms, and hospitalization surgery consent forms are displayed. Also, within the same category, even if they have the same purpose (for example, dog heartworm in the direct mail postcard category), there are paper samples with different illustrations and designs or compositions.

[0022] Each paper sample is assigned a sample number, as shown in Figure 3. For example, a DM postcard about heartworm for cats, displayed in the DM postcard category, is assigned the sample number DM1-C.

[0023] The display field also shows the number of sheets of paper indicated by the paper sample that will be printed as one set. For example, as shown in Figure 3, the DM postcard category displays 100 sheets per set, while the test paper category displays 50 sheets per set. The number of sheets printed as one set can be different for each category.

[0024] Here, a set is a set of paper samples printed in the number of sheets indicated for each category. For example, in the case of a direct mail postcard category, 100 sheets of paper samples each representing a specific category will be printed and provided to Veterinary Clinic 2.

[0025] The veterinary clinic 2 selects a paper sample from the sample sheet 4 and inputs it into the order sheet 5. As shown in FIG. 4, this order sheet 5 has an input field for inputting an identification number that identifies the veterinary clinic 2, and a selection field for the veterinary clinic 2 to select a paper sample from the sample sheet 4.

[0026] The identification number for identifying the veterinary clinic 2 to be entered in the input field is assigned in advance to each veterinary clinic 2 before the subscription service is implemented. In this embodiment, in addition to the input field for entering the identification number, there is also provided an entry field for entering the name and address of the veterinary clinic 2, but the identification number may also be linked to the address, telephone number, etc. of the veterinary clinic 2.

[0027] As shown in Figure 4, the selection fields are divided according to the categories of the sample sheet 4, and the sample numbers of the paper samples displayed in each category are written in them. Next to the sample numbers, there is a field for writing in how many sets the customer wants. In this embodiment, the number of sets that can be selected is determined depending on the plan, so the veterinary clinic 2 writes the number according to the plan in the selection fields.

[0028] The subscription system of this embodiment configured as described above implements the following subscription service providing method, which will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0029] First, as shown in FIG. 2, the veterinary clinic 2 performs a step of selecting one of a plurality of subscription service plans offered by the service provider 3.

[0030] Next, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the service provider 3 performs a step of sending a sample sheet 4 to the veterinary clinic 2. This sample sheet 4 may be sent periodically or irregularly. Also, a different sample sheet 4 may be sent for each plan, but in this embodiment, the same sample sheet 4 is sent for each plan.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the veterinary clinic 2 receives the sample sheet 4 and performs a step of selecting a paper sample from the sample sheet 4.

[0032] Next, the veterinary clinic 2 enters the identification number assigned to it in advance at the start of the service in the input field of the order sheet 5, and also reads the sample number of the paper sample selected from the sample sheet in the selection field and enters the desired number of sets next to it. Since the number of sets is determined for each plan, for example, if the veterinary clinic 2 selects Plan A, the selection field should be filled in so that the total number of sets is three. The veterinary clinic 2 can select three sets for one paper sample, or one set for each of the three paper samples. After filling in the form, the veterinary clinic 2 performs a step of sending the order sheet 5 to the service provider 3, as shown in Figures 1 and 2. This sending may be done periodically, such as once a month or once every few months.

[0033] As shown in Figure 2, the service provider 3 receives the order sheet 5 and creates a set by printing the paper shown in the paper sample entered on the order sheet 5 in the number of sheets indicated in the category to which the paper sample belongs. This set is created in the quantity entered on the order sheet 5 according to the plan. The service provider 3 then sends the created set to the veterinary clinic 2.

[0034] The subscription service providing method of this embodiment configured as described above has the following special effects.

[0035] The veterinary clinic 2 can receive the desired paper by simply selecting the desired paper sample from the plurality of paper samples displayed on the sample sheet 4 and periodically ordering it on the order sheet 5, thereby reducing the number of documents to be stocked and the labor required for inventory management.

[0036] Furthermore, the display area for sample sheet 4 displays multiple paper samples, divided into categories. This allows veterinary clinic 2 to easily select the paper they need from the large number of paper samples available. In addition, the display area also displays the number of sheets to be printed as one set for each category. In other words, since the number of sheets to be printed as one set varies for each category, it is possible to set the number of sheets according to how often the paper belonging to each category is used at the veterinary clinic, effectively reducing excess inventory at the veterinary clinic.

[0037] Furthermore, the order sheet 5 has an input field for inputting an identification number that identifies the veterinary clinic 2, so that even if the order sheet 5 is sent from a plurality of veterinary clinics 2, the service provider 3 can easily identify which veterinary clinic 2 the order came from and provide the service.

[0038] In addition, the subscription service offers multiple plans, with each plan having a set quantity of sets, so Animal Hospital 2 can select the plan that best suits its size and busy season.

[0039] The subscription service providing method of the present invention is not limited to the above-described configuration.

[0040] For example, in the above embodiment, the order sheet and sample sheet are assumed to be paper media, but they may be sent and received as data.

[0041] Furthermore, the categories are not limited to those in the above-described embodiment, and categories other than medical records, medicine envelopes, examination forms, stickers, and explanation sheets may be included, and the number of sheets printed per category is not limited to the above-described configuration.

[0042] The present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1. Subscription system 2. Veterinary Hospital 3. Service Provider 4. Sample sheet 5. Order sheet

Claims

1. A subscription system for implementing a subscription service providing method, comprising the steps of: a service provider sending a sample sheet showing a plurality of paper samples to a veterinary clinic; the veterinary clinic selecting the paper samples from the sample sheet; the veterinary clinic inputting the paper samples selected from the sample sheet into an order sheet and periodically sending the order sheet to the service provider; and the service provider printing a set of multiple papers showing the paper samples input into the order sheet and sending the set to the veterinary clinic, The sample sheet is divided into a plurality of categories, and each category has a display field for displaying a plurality of the paper samples and the number of sheets to be printed as the set, A subscription system characterized in that the order sheet has an input field for entering an identification number that identifies the veterinary hospital, and a selection field for the veterinary hospital to select the paper sample from the sample sheet.

2. 2. The subscription system according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of categories include at least one of a medical record, a medicine envelope, an examination form, a sticker, and an instruction sheet.

3. 3. The subscription system according to claim 1, wherein the identification number is assigned in advance before the subscription service providing method is implemented.

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