Meat auction system and screen display control method for meat auction system

Abstract

To freely build a system that can operate a highly secure meat auction platform on a global scale. [Solution] The server device 1 is characterized by comprising: a generation unit 516-1 that generates a dashboard for bidders participating across multiple markets via the auction platform 1A to perform a series of operations; a presentation unit 516-2 that presents the dashboard generated by the generation unit 516-1 to multiple data processing devices; and an interface control unit 516-3 that switches between multiple user interfaces that guide bidders to complete a series of transactions based on bidding information in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform 1A from any of the data processing devices.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a meat auction system in which anyone can freely participate using an electronic trading screen (dashboard) that integrates carcass auctions held in the Japanese market, particularly in central meat wholesale markets in each region, from all over the world, including Japan, and a method for controlling the screen display of the meat auction system. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, an environment has been created where anyone can bid on a used car registered for auction using an auction system that allows electronic trading of used cars. However, the current situation is that no electronic auction system has been established for the carcass industry.

[0003] Specifically, beef and pork sold domestically are first raised on ranches and pig farms, and after a designated period of time, the cows and pigs are butchered at a facility called an "slaughterhouse" and then auctioned off in whole, half, or cuts at meat markets, and then sold through middlemen to butchers and supermarkets. This is the general flow of carcass trading.

[0004] Meanwhile, meat markets only auction carcasses, and currently no auctions of cuts of meat are conducted. Broadly speaking, in terms of business classification, those who slaughter live cattle and sell them at auction fall under the category of central meat markets and regional wholesale markets. After that, those who butcher (deboning) and process the auctioned cattle fall under the category of local meat centers and local meat businesses. After butchering the meat, it is delivered to local meat manufacturers and various supermarkets. This corresponds to the flow of carcass transactions in the traditional trading business. Meanwhile, an online auction management system that computerizes the trading of calves has already been made public (Patent Document 1 below).

[0005] Here, Patent Document 1 discloses an auction transaction for live cattle (excluding calves), live mother cows, and live castrated cattle.

[0006] Patent Document 1 states that livestock trading in Japan is based on livestock markets being opened and operated by entities registered by prefectural governors, with buying and selling conducted through auctions or bidding, and that markets are opened in specific areas, with approximately 100 markets held regularly across the country.

[0007] Furthermore, in the carcass trade in Japan, emphasis is placed on the pedigree of each individual cattle, and it is common to assess the qualities and health condition of each individual before trading, and this tendency is particularly strong in the Japanese Black cattle.

[0008] In Japan, the distribution of beef cattle is divided into different stages of development: breeding farms, which impregnate mother cows and raise the resulting calves until they are about four months old; rearing farms, which further raise the newborn calves until they are about eight months old; fattening farms, which fatten the cattle from eight months old for about 30 months; slaughterhouses, butchers, and retailers; and the livestock markets mentioned above are mainly used for transactions between breeding farms and fattening farms.

[0009] With the recent development of communication technology, various goods and services can now be purchased through virtual stores on the Internet, and transactions are no longer limited to those between traders and consumers; they can also be conducted directly between consumers through systems provided by traders. This type of transaction eliminates the need to go to an actual store or transaction location, thereby reducing the cost of transporting goods to stores or markets.

[0010] Patent Document 2 below discloses that "in order to provide an ordering system that can complete transactions without taking up much time even when trading large quantities of meat, that eliminates the costs of transporting the meat and the costs of transporting the purchaser because it is done over the Internet, and that enables meat to be traded at just the right level of freshness, the ordering system of the present invention is a meat ordering system that enables meat trading over the Internet by matching meat producers with purchasers, and is equipped with meat registration means that registers information about the meat sold by the producer in a database, condition setting means that sets the conditions for the meat that the purchaser wishes to purchase on the purchaser's terminal, and matching information search means that searches the database for meat that matches the conditions set in the condition setting means and displays it on the terminal."

[0011] Similarly, Patent Document 3 discloses that "in order to generate a three-dimensional model of an object moving while suspended, three-dimensional measurement system 100 measures three-dimensional data of an object moving in a predetermined direction while suspended, and is equipped with a camera 20 that images the object at least above or below the space in which the object moves, and a three-dimensional measurement unit 13 that measures three-dimensional data of the object based on the image captured by camera 20." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-192239 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-194530 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-144122 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] However, there was no system environment in place that allowed buyers to trade electronically, with the actual carcasses raised on farms and pig farms and butchered at slaughterhouses managed on an electronic trading system, nor was there an operating environment that allowed buyers to use a highly visible user interface to operate the system using electronic devices.

[0014] As a result, carcass traders had to arrange for a refrigerated transport vehicle and travel long distances from their home bases to each carcass trading market across the country each time a carcass market was held, taking the time to identify the carcasses that were up for auction and place bids.

[0015] As a result, if a trader goes to an auction and finds that only unprofitable carcasses are listed, he or she must return to his or her home base in an empty refrigerated transport vehicle, and all of the labor costs and transportation costs (including fuel costs) must be treated as wasted expenses.If there are no carcasses to bid at multiple auction venues, the economic burden on the trader becomes even heavier, which creates problems.

[0016] On the other hand, carcasses are raw food, and even discerning dealers (auctioneers) may find it difficult to decide whether to purchase them if they cannot visually confirm the quality of the lean meat and marbling (the way the fat is distributed).

[0017] Therefore, it is difficult for carcass traders to make purchases without traveling to markets across the country and visually checking the quality of the meat at each market.

[0018] In addition, currently, in the electronic trading of beef, carcasses aged 9 months or older (including early-season cattle), live animals that have been fattened for 30 months after birth, carcasses (blocks of meat with the bones removed), and meat extracted from live animals at slaughterhouses (various internal components, so-called hormones) are not publicly traded online, especially not through auctions.

[0019] Furthermore, in the current meat auction market, the deboning of carcasses that have been won is usually monopolized by the organization that manages the meat processing center that manages the market, and there is no further price competition, resulting in an oligopoly. As a result, it has been pointed out that traders who have won bids on carcasses are unable to request deboning at a fair price based on free competition, which is an issue with the market system.

[0020] Furthermore, there are multiple markets in Japan where Wagyu beef and other products are traded, and the schedules and times at which the markets are open often overlap. This means that buyers must decide which market to purchase from based solely on the listing information issued in advance by the market, and then travel between specific markets by truck.

[0021] In this case, with only publicly available listing information, professional connoisseurs may not always be able to purchase the desired carcass at the market they visit, as the quality and rank of meat they want to purchase varies from time to time, which often results in wasted efforts and high fuel costs for transporting the vehicle.

[0022] Furthermore, an application has already been submitted for a system to digitize the Wagyu beef trading process between markets. However, if we imagine a system that centrally handles listing information related to producers involved in the birth, rearing, and listing of calves, market information related to market participants who auction off listed and slaughtered carcasses, and purchasing information related to buyers who purchase the carcasses listed in the market, what participants are focusing on as a system is that the user interface (GUI) optimized for the above listing information, market information, and purchasing information must be designed in detail to suit the needs of each of these parties, and at present, no user interface optimized to meet the requirements of these three parties has been proposed.

[0023] Furthermore, those who wish to use the markets are not limited to Japan; chefs catering to VIPs from overseas and owners of supermarkets (local stores) that handle meat overseas are also increasingly requesting that the markets be digitized so that they can participate in carcass trading remotely.

[0024] For this reason, the user interface must be able to flexibly respond to the languages ​​of various countries and operate a meat market dealing in Wagyu beef on a global scale.

[0025] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a meat auction system and a screen display control method for a meat auction system that can freely build a system that can operate a highly secure platform on a global scale by providing a user interface on a platform that is suitable for meat auctions that function as global standard specifications when meat transactions listed on a market are digitized.In particular, the present invention provides a meat auction system and a screen display control method for a meat auction system that can operate transactions of high market value Wagyu beef on a global scale by sharing the Wagyu beef trading process between markets on the platform, thereby easing the procedures and restrictions for transactions between markets, promoting the digitization of the meat trading market and reducing system management costs, while overcoming language barriers. [Means for solving the problem]

[0026] The meat auction system of the present invention that achieves the above object comprises the following configuration.

[0027] A meat auction system capable of communicating between a server device that acquires and aggregates bidding information entered in multiple listed markets via an auction platform and multiple data processing devices operated by multiple bidders who view the bidding information provided by the server device, wherein the server device comprises: a generation means that generates a dashboard for bidders participating across multiple markets via the auction platform to perform a series of operations; a presentation means that presents the dashboard generated by the generation means to the multiple data processing devices; and a control means that controls switching between multiple user interfaces presented to the bidders in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform from any of the data processing devices so as to complete a series of transactions based on the bidding information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0028] According to the present invention, a user interface that can operate meat auctions on a global scale with highly guaranteed security is provided on the platform, promoting the digital transformation of the trading market for Wagyu beef while freely creating a highly user-friendly auction trading environment in which domestic and foreign buyers can smoothly conduct margin trading on each listed market. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] The drawings illustrate particular embodiments of the present invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a network configuration of a meat auction system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the server device shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 2A is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the first data terminal or the second data terminal shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a program expanded in the RAM shown in FIG. 2A. [Figure 4]FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 17] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (GUI) presented on the first data terminal or the second data terminal. [Figure 20] 10 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure on the server device side in the meat auction system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 21] 10 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure on the server device side in the meat auction system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 22] 10 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure on the server device side in the meat auction system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 23] 4 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure on the data terminal side in the meat auction system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 24] 4 is a flowchart showing a display control procedure on the data terminal side in the meat auction system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0031] <Explanation of meat auction system configuration> [First embodiment] In order to export raw food ingredients (including beef) from Japan to a foreign country, documents are required, including a hygiene certificate (a document certifying that the Wagyu beef being exported is hygienic), an export quarantine certificate (a document certifying that the beef has been inspected by an animal quarantine station and there is no risk of livestock infectious diseases), a certificate regarding radioactive materials (a certificate for radioactive material regulations in certain countries and regions), and documents based on the regulations of the export destination country (documents that correspond to the different regulations and conditions that exist in each export destination country).However, this system assumes that these legal requirements are met, and will not go into detail.

[0032] Furthermore, in this embodiment, "auction" in the meat auction system refers to the act of purchasing goods through a bidding system established as a trading venue for fresh food products, similar to fruits and vegetables and marine products, based on the Wholesale Market Law, and includes "auctions" for carcasses at meat wholesale markets. In the following explanation, the term "auction" will be used in the same manner as the above-mentioned "auction" unless an exception is indicated.

[0033] Furthermore, under the law, those who conduct wholesale business at wholesale markets are called wholesalers. These wholesalers receive permission from the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in central markets and from the prefectural governor in regional markets for each item they handle: fruits and vegetables, seafood, and meat.

[0034] Companies run by wholesalers are usually called wholesale companies, market companies, or receiving companies, and with the exception of Kumamoto Market (2 companies), there is one company per market. Their work involves receiving consignments from senders of beef, pork, or imported beef to be shipped to meat markets, or purchasing and listing the meat, and selling the carcasses they have won at auctions, etc., to buyers.

[0035] In addition, "purchaser (auctioneer)" refers to the buyer of meat traded at a meat market, i.e., the purchaser, who is a "trading participant" or "middleman," and each refers to the person who carries out procedures with the meat market operator (usually a local government) based on the Wholesale Market Law.

[0036] In order to ensure fair trading, traders must be approved and intermediate wholesalers must obtain a license. Currently, only four meat markets in Japan - Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, and Hiroshima - have adopted the intermediate wholesaler system. A block diagram showing an example of the market structure is disclosed in detail at "https: / / mmb.jmma.or.jp / market / ". Auctions that use the system shown in this embodiment also include "auctions" (competitive bidding systems for meat) held by wholesale markets (central and local) and local markets owned by individuals or local governments. Furthermore, those who can participate in the system auction in the system shown in this embodiment include overseas buyers (basically wholesalers, trading companies, and food brokers who can buy in units of whole animals), and additionally, overseas restaurant owners. Note that currently, meat is not traded in units of whole animals in foreign countries. Specifically, trade is based on assorted cuts of meat, with most transactions taking place in boxes, such as a box containing two topside cuts, a box containing four sirloins (strip loins), or a box containing four short plates.

[0037] 1 is a block diagram illustrating the network configuration of a meat auction system according to this embodiment, which illustrates a meat auction system that allows communication between a server device 1 that acquires and aggregates bidding information entered in multiple listing markets via an auction platform 1A and first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N operated by multiple bidders who view the bidding information provided by the server device 1. Here, it is assumed that the meats listed in the market include carcasses processed at a slaughterhouse.

[0038] In FIG. 1, 3-1 to 3-N are first data devices that display a dashboard screen provided via the auction platform 1A over the network 21 and notify the server device 1 of requests from bidders in Japan.

[0039] Reference numerals 4-1 to 4-N are market data terminals that register trading information listed on each market in the server device 1. Reference numerals 5-1 to 5-N are second data devices that display a dashboard screen provided via the auction platform 1A over the network 21 and notify the server device 1 of requests from bidders (buyers) outside Japan. It is also possible to configure the server device 1 as a system that also performs the functions of the market data terminals 4-1 to 4-N.

[0040] 2-1 to 2-N are data terminals of the delivery company, which accept delivery instructions for the carcasses won at auction from auctioneers in Japan who operate the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or from foreign auctioneers (including overseas buyers and overseas restaurant owners) who operate the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N.

[0041] Please note that delivery procedures may differ between Japan and overseas, and in particular in the case of overseas delivery, or export, the export process will not be carried out unless it is determined that the above-mentioned certification documents are incomplete.

[0042] 4-1 to 4-N are market data terminals that individually store information on carcasses listed on each market and share the information with server device 1, thereby providing communication and electronic trading functions for linking with the carcass distribution system that utilizes the DX market.

[0043] 2-1 to 2-N are data terminals of delivery companies, which receive orders for domestic delivery jobs and overseas delivery jobs (export jobs) for carcasses that have been won by a Japanese auctioneer operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or a foreign auctioneer operating the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N, and make all-in-one arrangements for domestic delivery and export via a company that handles transportation and packaging.

[0044] FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the server device 1 shown in FIG. 1, and the same components as those in FIG. 1 are assigned the same reference numerals.

[0045] In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes a communication unit that performs highly secure communication using a predetermined protocol (https) with a plurality of first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N connected to a network 21 as a communication medium.

[0046] Reference numeral 13 denotes a CPU, which starts an operating system (OS) stored in an external memory 18 connected to the internal bus 12 and starts various applications installed via the API. The CPU 13 also executes the processing of various programs deployed on the RAM 16 as appropriate.

[0047] Reference numeral 14 denotes a database that stores, in a secure state, information, accounts, authentication information, proof of solvency, payment methods, etc., of each registered auctioneer who operates the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N.

[0048] The database 14 also acquires listing information and listing schedules uploaded from the market data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, and stores them in association with each market identification information. Furthermore, the database 14 stores the identification information of the approved delivery company that operates the data terminals 2-1 to 2-N of the delivery company, the transfer destination of the fee, etc., in association with the issued deliverer identification information.

[0049] The server device 1 may be adapted to cases where each market has a factory that processes the carcasses that have been sold at the market, and may also be configured to incorporate a processor data terminal into the system.

[0050] Reference numeral 15 denotes a keyboard that functions as an input device, and is used to input numbers, text, and icon commands into running applications.

[0051] 17 is a display that displays screen information that consolidates the bidding information on the auction platform 1A in real time according to the bidding situation.

[0052] Reference numeral 16 denotes an expandable RAM, which expands and stores the basic program of the auction platform 1A installed in the external memory 18.

[0053] The basic programs in this embodiment are provided in RAM 16 with a generation unit 516-1 that generates a dashboard for bidders participating in a carcass auction across multiple markets via the auction platform 1A to perform a series of operations, in order to provide the first to ninth user interfaces to the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N connected to the auction platform 1A; a presentation unit 516-2 that presents the dashboard generated by the generation unit 516-1 to the multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N; and an interface control unit 516-3 that switches between multiple user interfaces (GUIs) that guide the bidders to complete a series of transactions based on the auction information in response to a request for the dashboard made public on the auction platform 1A from a data processing device of either the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N.

[0054] When the meat texture, point, and color preferred by the auctioneer of the data processing device of either the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N are registered, and when the carcass cross-section image selected on a specific user interface is displayed, the AI ​​support unit 19 calculates an index that indicates whether the carcass cross-section image to be bid on meets the index, and supports the auctioneer of the data processing device of either the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N.

[0055] Figure 3 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N shown in Figure 1, and the same reference numerals are used for the same components as in Figure 1. The same reference numerals are used for the same hardware resources as those shown in Figure 2, and their explanation will be omitted.

[0056] In FIG. 3, as the basic program in this embodiment, RAM 303 includes an acquisition unit 303-1 that acquires a dashboard corresponding to the language selected from auction platform 1A via auction platform 1A from an bidder operating second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N, and a bid application unit 303-2 that applies for bidding across multiple markets published in the dashboard acquired by acquisition unit 303-1.

[0057] The bidding application unit 303-2 includes a first setting unit 303-2-1 that sets the purchase price in advance of the market opening day of each market, and a second setting unit 303-2-2 that sets the purchase price for a time period designated on the market opening day. 303-3 is a UI control unit that starts a predetermined web browser and performs various display controls including the first to ninth user interface screens presented by the server device 1.

[0058] The RAM 303 also includes a favorites registration unit 303-4 that registers parameters that can be specified to bid on a desired meat quality as favorites on the auction platform 1A in association with the bidder identification information.

[0059] Reference numeral 302 denotes a ROM that stores BIOS and font information related to input / output devices controlled by CPU 301. Reference numeral 304 denotes a communication unit that performs communication processing with devices (including server device 1) connected via network 21 and other data terminals using a predetermined Internet protocol. A display unit 322 displays a user interface screen corresponding to an application started by CPU 301. Note that the display unit 322 may be configured to have a touch panel function.

[0060] Figures 4 to 19 are diagrams for explaining the user interface (GUI) that the server device 1 shown in Figure 1 presents to the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N. The user interface screen shown in Figure 4 corresponds to the third user interface in this embodiment.

[0061] 4 is displayed on the display unit 322 when the bidder of the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N connects to the auction platform 1A via the network 21. Here, the bidder operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N operates the keyboard 310 to input the name of a trader or individual name registered in advance in the server device 1 into the Username 41A.

[0062] In addition, the bidder operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N operates the keyboard 310 to input a password of at least a predetermined number of digits including alphanumeric characters and symbols that has been registered in advance in the server device 1 into Password 42A.

[0063] The bidder operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N can check the check box 43 to omit the password input operation when connecting for the second time or more.

[0064] The bidder can then operate the login button 44 using a pointing device (not shown) to log in to the auction platform 1A.

[0065] When the bidder sets Username 41A and Password 42A in the initial settings and registers them in the server device 1, he or she can request the server device 1 to register him or her as a member of this system by pressing the member registration button 45.

[0066] The dashboard 51 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 functions as an information visualization tool, visually displaying data using graphs, charts, maps, and the like.

[0067] In particular, in order to share information in real time, this embodiment has a function to display today's date 52, the number of stocks scheduled to be listed today 53, and the number of bids 54 at the top.

[0068] Monthly closing auction listing schedule 55 has a function to display monthly closing auction listing schedules 55-1 and 55-2 by market.

[0069] The market timetable 56 has a function of displaying market opening time periods 56-1, 56-2, and 56-3 along a time axis.

[0070] The dashboard 51 is configured so that icons 51I-1 to 51I-4 are arranged to allow users to freely instruct notifications, participation in auctions, sellers, settings, and the like.

[0071] In Figure 6, the bidding status table 57 has the function of displaying a list of the market name, listing number, fattening prefecture name, shipper, place of origin of the cattle, pedigree, age in months, sex, carcass weight (front), carcass weight (rear), specifications, current price, and highest bid price.

[0072] The table 58 of products registered as favorites has the function of displaying a list of the market name, listing number, fattening prefecture name, shipper, origin of the cattle, pedigree, age in months, sex, carcass weight (front), carcass weight (rear), specifications, and current price.

[0073] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 7 has a function of displaying a notification (announcement) table TAB-1 from the server device 1 in the upper right corner when an icon 51I-1 is pointed to. Note that a part of the user interface screen shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to the sixth user interface in this embodiment.

[0074] The dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 8 has a function of displaying a language switching table TAB-2 and allowing the bidder to select the language to be used from English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc. The user interface screen shown in Fig. 8 corresponds to the fifth user interface in this embodiment.

[0075] The dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 9 has a function of displaying a list of sellers 91-1 to 91-8 by selecting an icon 51I-3. Note that the user interface screen shown in Fig. 9 corresponds to the second user interface in this embodiment.

[0076] In addition, the seller list 91-1 to 91-8 allows the facial information of the seller to be registered, and also has a listing directory button and a followed button, which the bidder can use a pointing device to indicate to display details.

[0077] Specifically, the system has a function that allows the auctioneer to select "View Listing List" in the list of exhibitors 91-1 on the dashboard 51 shown in Figure 9, thereby displaying the detailed screen shown in Figure 10. In Figure 10, 10-1 shows the number of cattle scheduled to be listed today, and 10-2 shows information on the number of cattle scheduled to be listed today. Here, information on the number of cattle scheduled to be listed today 10-2 is assumed to consist of the listing number, fattening prefecture, shipper, place of origin of the cattle, age in months, sex, carcass weight (front), carcass weight (rear), specifications, unit price, remarks, etc., but it is also possible to add information other than these.

[0078] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 11 has a function of displaying market selection lists 511-1 to 511-8 by selecting an icon 51I-2. The bidder can operate the page forward / backward section PB to similarly display market selection lists that are not currently displayed. When the bidder selects market selection list 511-1 as a market in which he or she is interested from market selection lists 511-1 to 511-8 shown in Fig. 11, the dashboard 51 display has a function to display favorite market selection screen 511-1-2 shown in Fig. 12.

[0079] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 13 has a function of displaying an information list when the market selection list 511-1 of the dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 11 is selected and "View listing list" is further selected.

[0080] In particular, the dashboard 51 shown in Figure 13 corresponds to an example in which information (market name, listing number, fattening prefecture name, shipper, cattle origin, pedigree, age in months, carcass weight (previous), auction period, specifications, unit price, notes) is displayed for the lister linked to the selected market selection list 511-1, which is listed in each market today.

[0081] Furthermore, the dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 13 has a function of displaying a carcass detail screen for any of the carcasses with listing number "592" on the dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 14 by selecting detail buttons D1 to D8. Note that a part of the user interface screen shown in Fig. 14 functions as the fourth and seventh user interfaces in this embodiment.

[0082] 14 has a function to display the representative carcass cross-sectional image 514-1 and family carcass cross-sectional images 514-6 to 514-10 of the listing number "592" stored and managed in the database 14 of the server device 1. Here, the auctioneer has a function to enlarge and display the cross-sectional image by selecting one of the family carcass cross-sectional images 514-6 to 514-10.

[0083] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 14 also has a function to display a list screen 514-2 of listing information registered in the database 14 of the server device 1 and auction prices 514-5 (current prices and buyout prices per kg) for a representative carcass cross-sectional image 514-1.

[0084] Furthermore, the dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 14 has a function of displaying a bid button 514-3 and a make a successful bid now button 514-4.

[0085] The dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 15 has a function to display a collective bidding screen 550 that allows an auctioneer to bid a desired price for multiple markets at once by pressing the bid button 514-3 in the dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 14. Here, bid price buttons for ¥10, ¥50, and ¥100 are provided, and the auctioneer can input a desired price by pressing these buttons in succession. Note that bid amounts for ¥1,000 and ¥10,000 can also be input by operating bid price buttons (not shown). In addition, the bidder can jump to a bidding screen 560 or a successful bid screen 570 by pressing the bid button 550-1 or the successful bid button 550-2.

[0086] The dashboard 51 shown in Figure 16 has a function that, when the bidder presses the bid button 550-1 in the dashboard 51 shown in Figure 14, the bid price in kilograms is individually input, and the CPU 13 on the server device 1 displays the total payment amount calculated.

[0087] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 16 has a function to display, as bidding information, a current price 560-1, a maximum bid amount 560-2, a total payment amount 560-3, and a confirmation button 560-4.

[0088] The dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 17 has a function of displaying the total payment amount calculated by the CPU 13 on the server device 1 side in accordance with the buy now price (3,000 yen) displayed in Fig. 14 when the bidder presses the Bid Now button 550-2 in the dashboard 51 shown in Fig. 14. The user interface screen shown in Fig. 17 corresponds to the eighth user interface in this embodiment.

[0089] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 17 has a function of displaying, as bidding information, a buy now price 570-1, a total payment amount 570-2, and a "Succeed Now" button 570-3.

[0090] 18 has a function to display a listing termination screen 518-1 with a termination message 518-2, a receiving method selection 518-3, a pickup button 518-4, delivery 518-5, a pickup date and time 518-6, and a processing instruction transition button 518-7 including boning and cutting specifications. Note that the user interface screen shown in FIG. 18 corresponds to the ninth user interface in this embodiment.

[0091] The dashboard 51 shown in FIG. 19 has a function of displaying, when the processing instruction transition button 518-7 shown in FIG. 18 is selected, the following cut information on the processing information input screen 519-1: brisket 519-2, triangle rib 519-3, neck 519-4, shoulder loin 519-5, shoulder 519-6, brisket 519-7, trimmed normal 519-8, high fat 519-9, low fat 519-10, whole part cut 519-11, division 519-12, specification input 519-13, name of cutting company / craftsman 519-14, packing instructions 519-15, designated shipping company (desired) 519-16, designated shipping date 519-17, and payment button 519-18.

[0092] [First to ninth user interface switching processes by the server device 1] 20 to 22 are flowcharts showing the display control procedure on the server device 1 side in the meat auction system according to this embodiment. Note that (1) to (27) indicate each step, which is realized by the CPU 13 executing a program stored in the external memory 18.

[0093] First, the CPU 13 accepts access from each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N connected to the auction platform 1A (1).

[0094] Next, CPU 13 determines whether the bidder of any of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N has indicated the login button displayed on the presented initial connection screen, or whether member registration button 45 for new member registration has been indicated (2). If CPU 13 determines that the bidder of any of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N has not indicated the login button, CPU 13 presents a third user interface screen to each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N (25), and returns to step (1).

[0095] Here, the bidder of any of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N inputs the Username 41A and Password 42A to be registered in the system, and then presses the member registration button 45, which registers an account in the database 14 for the next login.

[0096] On the other hand, in step (3), if the CPU 13 determines that the authentication result is OK, it presents to the auctioneers operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N a first user interface screen shown in part of Figure 5, which shows the listing schedule, and a second user interface screen, an example of which is shown in Figure 9, for selecting a listed market (4).

[0097] Next, a seventh user interface screen is presented to each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N (5).

[0098] Next, CPU 13 determines whether any of the auctioneers operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N has selected multiple markets to be displayed on the seventh user interface screen (6). If CPU 13 determines that multiple markets have not been selected, it presents a list of carcasses listed in the selected markets to each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N (26).

[0099] Next, when the CPU 13 selects any candidate carcass for which the auctioneer wishes to bid from the presented carcass list (27), the CPU 13 proceeds to step (11).

[0100] On the other hand, if in step (6) CPU 13 determines that any of the bidders operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N has selected multiple markets, CPU 13 presents to each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N a sixth user interface screen displaying the bidding status, an example of which is shown in Fig. 7 (7). Here, any of the bidders operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N selects the language they wish to display on the UI screen.

[0101] On the other hand, if in step (2) the CPU 13 determines that the bidder at any data terminal has pressed the member registration button 45 for registering as a new member, the CPU 13 displays a third user interface screen (details not shown) on the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N from the first user interface screen shown in Fig. 4 for registering the bidder's name, address, contact information (email address, telephone number), payment account, credit information, and deposit amount (25). Here, the bidder's name, address, contact information (email address, telephone number), payment account, credit information, and deposit amount are examined to determine whether they collectively meet the conditions for registration as a reputable bidder registered in the database 14, and only bidders who pass the examination (those who have the ability to pay and are guaranteed by a private credit institution that they are not blacklisted) are registered as bidders. Then, the process returns to step (1).

[0102] Next, CPU 13 presents a fifth user interface screen on auction platform 1A and determines whether the bidder participating in the auction has selected Japanese as the language to display information indicating the market situation (8). If CPU 13 determines that the bidder has not selected Japanese as the language, CPU 13 controls language switching so that the selected language is reflected in the text of the first to ninth user interface screens using a font adapted to the selected language (9), and proceeds to step (10).

[0103] On the other hand, if in step (8), the CPU 13 determines that the bidder has selected Japanese as the language, the CPU 13 further presents a sixth user interface screen showing the bidding status in the selected market on the auction platform 1A (10).

[0104] Next, it is determined whether the market selected from any of the auctioneers has also received an instruction requesting detailed information about the listed carcass (11), and if the CPU 13 determines that an instruction requesting detailed information about the carcass has been received, the CPU 13 controls switching of the user interface screen so as to present a fourth user interface screen on the auction platform 1A (12).

[0105] Here, the CPU 13 determines whether an instruction to enlarge or reduce the displayed cross-sectional image has been given by the auctioneer in order to check the details of the displayed cross-sectional image of the carcass (13), and if the CPU 13 determines that an instruction to enlarge or reduce the displayed cross-sectional image has been given, the CPU 13 controls the display of the cross-sectional image on the fourth user interface screen to be enlarged or reduced based on the instruction received from the auctioneer (14). On the other hand, if the CPU 13 determines in step (13) that an instruction to enlarge or reduce the displayed cross-sectional image has not been given, the CPU 13 proceeds to step (15).

[0106] Next, the CPU 13 controls switching of the user interface screen so as to present on the auction platform 1A a seventh user interface screen shown in FIG. 15 for collectively bidding on carcasses listed in a plurality of markets (15).

[0107] Next, the CPU 13 determines (16) whether the bidders operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N have indicated the lump sum bid button located on the seventh user interface screen shown in FIG. 15, and if it determines that the lump sum bid button has not been indicated, the CPU 13 proceeds to step (18). On the other hand, in step (16), if the CPU 13 determines that the bulk bid button has been instructed by the bidder operating each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, it temporarily registers information on the markets in which the same bidder will make a bulk bid (market ID and number of selected markets N) in a bid list table secured in the database 14 (17).

[0108] Next, the CPU 13 determines whether the current time coincides with the end time of the ongoing auction (18), and returns to step (16) until the current time coincides with the end time.

[0109] On the other hand, in step (18), if the CPU 13 determines that the current time coincides with the set end time for ending the auction, it determines whether the auction has been concluded (valid bid) by the auctioneers via the eighth user interface screen for submitting bids, with the carcasses bid by the auctioneers being sold at the bid prices submitted by the auctioneers from each country (19). If the CPU 13 determines that the bids are valid, it notifies each auctioneer requesting payment for the successful bids (20).

[0110] Next, the CPU 13 executes a process to settle the payment requested from the auctioneers in each country in yen, dollars, pounds, euros, credit, or bank transfer in cooperation with a globally operated electronic settlement system (21).

[0111] Next, the CPU 13 executes a process of presenting to each data terminal a ninth user interface screen for instructing delivery of the carcass that has been won on the auction platform 1A (22).

[0112] Here, the CPU 13 receives information about the desired delivery destination from each market from the successful bidder, places an order for a detailed delivery job with the delivery company (23), and ends this process.

[0113] On the other hand, in step (19), if the successful bid is invalid, that is, if the successful bid price and the bidding price do not agree and the auction is closed, the CPU 13 executes a registered predetermined bid closing process (24) and ends the process.

[0114] Here, the bid flow process includes a process of lowering the successful bid price and relisting the auction, and a process of allowing the highest bidder to win the bid.

[0115] By utilizing the generation AI provided in the AI ​​support unit 19 shown in FIG. 2, it is possible to incorporate voice recognition processing into the generation AI, allowing bidders to complete complicated delivery job requests by simply speaking to the server device 1. Specifically, by requesting overseas delivery from the generation AI in various languages, it is possible to automatically create the documents required for domestic export procedures, significantly reducing the burden on overseas bidders. Similarly, for domestic delivery jobs, bidders can leave the operation to the generation AI without having to input each delivery instruction procedure, significantly reducing the operational burden on domestic bidders.

[0116] [Data processing on the first and second data terminals] 23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the display control procedures on the side of each of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N and each of the second data terminals 5-1 to 5-N in the meat auction system according to this embodiment. Note that (31) to (50) indicate each step, which is realized by CPU 301 executing a program stored in an external memory (not shown).

[0117] First, the CPU 301 displays the third user interface screen shown in Fig. 4 presented by the server device 1 on the display unit 322. Then, the bidder operates the keyboard 310 to send account information to the server device 1. Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the entered account has been sent to the server device 1 and a response indicating authentication OK has been obtained as a legitimate bidder registered in the external memory 18 (31). If the CPU 301 determines that a response rejecting login has been received from the server device 1, it inputs account information for new bidder registration and notifies the server device 1 (32), and returns to step (31).

[0118] On the other hand, in step (31), if the CPU 301 determines that the response from the server device 1 indicates that the login authentication is OK, it acquires (33) the dashboard 51 generated by the server device 1 and displays it on the display unit 322.

[0119] Next, the CPU 301 determines whether an instruction to change the language (for example, Japanese is set as the initial setting) has been given from the fifth user interface screen shown in Fig. 8 displayed on the display unit 322 (34). If the CPU 301 determines that an instruction to change the language has not been given, the CPU 301 displays a second user interface screen presented by the server device 1, and the bidder selects a market in which to participate in the auction (35). Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the bidder has selected multiple markets (36). If the CPU 301 determines that the bidder has selected multiple markets, it sets the number of selected markets K to N (37).

[0120] Next, the CPU 301 initializes the value of the number of selected markets K to N-1 (38). Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the number of selected markets K is "0" (39), and if the CPU 301 determines that the number of selected markets K is "0", it ends this process.

[0121] On the other hand, if the CPU 301 determines in step (39) that the number of selected markets K is not "0", the CPU 301 sets the number of selected markets K to N-1 (40) and places a bid for the next market presented by the server device 1 (41). Thereafter, the CPU 301 determines whether the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0" (42). Here, if the CPU 301 determines that the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0", it ends this process.

[0122] On the other hand, if the CPU 301 determines in step (42) that the value of the current number of selected markets K is not "0", the CPU 301 sets the number of selected markets K to N-2 (43) and places a bid for the next market presented by the server device 1 (44). Thereafter, the CPU 301 determines whether the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0" (45). Here, if the CPU 301 determines that the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0", it ends this process.

[0123] On the other hand, if the CPU 301 determines in step (45) that the value of the current number of selected markets K is not "0", it sequentially decreases the value of K, and finally sets the number of selected markets K to NN (46), and determines whether the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0" (47). Here, if the CPU 301 determines that the value of the current number of selected markets K is "0", it ends this process.

[0124] On the other hand, if the CPU 301 determines in step (34) that an instruction to change the display language has been given, it displays (48) a fifth user interface screen presenting a list of switchable languages ​​on the display unit 322. Next, when the CPU 301 detects that the bidder has selected a desired language from the list of switchable languages ​​(49), it executes control to translate the text displayed on the user interface screen obtained from the server device 1 into the selected language and display it (50), and returns to step (35).

[0125] [Effects of the first embodiment] According to this embodiment, the manual auction transaction procedures held in each market in Japan are determined in an electronic system in a network environment, so that the market transaction process is digitized and a user interface suitable for meat auctions that function as global standard specifications on an auction platform 1A that is open to multiple markets and auctioneers from various countries held simultaneously on a network 21 is provided, making it possible to freely build a system that can operate carcass auctions on a global scale with highly guaranteed security.

[0126] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, an auctioneer operating the first or second data terminal can efficiently and smoothly conduct market transactions in a carcass auction under a common, easy-to-understand user interface environment, without being bound by the unique and complex transaction rules of each market. In this case, an auctioneer participating in auctions at multiple markets held at the same time on the same day can efficiently perform bidding processes to win the desired carcass at the auctions of each market, across the selected markets, without having to switch markets each time.

[0127] Second Embodiment In the above embodiment, when the auctioneer operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N or the second data terminal 5-1 to 5-N instructs an action on the dashboard 51 presented by the server device 1, which switches to the first to ninth user interface screens and performs the processes from bidding to winning for a series of carcass auctions, if the auctioneers are in multiple markets and the venue times overlap, the multiple auctioneers will have to split up and give operating instructions to the auction screen, and auctioneers who are unfamiliar with fighting against time in auction markets will need to be quite skilled in order to win the bid for the carcass they want in a timely manner.

[0128] Therefore, the AI ​​support unit 19 shown in Figure 2 may be configured to analyze the auction records of bids and successful bids accumulated in the generation AI function, and manage the progress of the auction so that even if the auction venue times overlap, the automatic operation function can sequentially perform operations from bidding to winning on the intended carcasses.

[0129] [Effects of the second embodiment] According to this embodiment, even if the auction venue times overlap, the automatic operation function reduces the operational burden from bidding to winning the intended carcass, and the auctioneer can concentrate on auctions that require their discerning eye and win the listed carcass at a fair price.

[0130] Each step of the present invention can also be realized by executing software (a program (following the procedures shown in Figures 20, 21, and 22)) obtained via a network or various storage media on a processing device (CPU, processor) such as a personal computer (computer).

[0131] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications (including organic combinations of the respective embodiments) are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, and these are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

[0132] The disclosure of the present invention described above can be summarized at least as follows.

[0133] (1) A meat auction system capable of communicating between a server device that acquires and aggregates bidding information entered into multiple listed markets via an auction platform and multiple data processing devices operated by multiple bidders who view the bidding information provided by the server device, wherein the server device is characterized by comprising: a generation means that generates a dashboard for bidders participating across multiple markets via the auction platform to perform a series of operations; a presentation means that presents the dashboard generated by the generation means to the multiple data processing devices; and a control means that controls switching between multiple user interfaces presented to the bidders in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform from any of the data processing devices so as to complete a series of transactions based on the bidding information.

[0134] (2) The plurality of user interfaces include a first user interface that displays a list screen of auction schedules held simultaneously in each listing market; a second user interface that displays a screen that identifies a group listing market to be selected by an auctioneer operating each data terminal from the listing market list; a third user interface that displays a screen for registering an auctioneer who has passed the screening of pre-set auctioneer registration conditions; and a fourth user interface that displays meat quality confirmation image information of carcasses listed in each market together with the listing information of the carcasses, and the fourth user interface is characterized by having a function to display the meat quality confirmation image information of the carcass as 3D image information, a function to enlarge or reduce the meat quality confirmation image information based on rotation instructions and enlargement instructions given by the auctioneer, and a function to use AI to determine and display listing information that is closest to the registered meat quality image previously registered by the auctioneer.

[0135] (3) The control means is characterized by having a fifth user interface that displays a language selection screen for selecting the language to be displayed on the dashboard based on the nationality information of each bidder obtained from one of the data terminals.

[0136] (4) The control means is characterized by having a sixth user interface that displays the bidding status of each trading market.

[0137] (5) The control means is provided with a seventh user interface that displays a screen that accepts instructions to bid on carcasses listed in each trading market, and the seventh user interface is characterized in that the carcasses listed in multiple trading markets are displayed in a layout that allows them to be bid on together on the same screen.

[0138] (6) The control means is characterized by having an eighth user interface that displays a screen for receiving instructions to make a successful bid for carcasses listed on each trading market.

[0139] (7) The control means is characterized by having a ninth user interface that displays a screen for receiving instructions from each data terminal regarding the delivery method for the carcasses won at each trading market.

[0140] (8) The control means controls switching of the first to ninth user interfaces provided to each data terminal according to a common trading procedure independent of the trading procedure of each trading market.

[0141] (9) The dashboard is characterized by being able to display a list of sellers, a list of listed names, a listing number, a listing date, the number of listed animals, upcoming auction listings, the number of bids, a market timetable, bidding status, favorited items, a list of market selections, notifications of updated bid prices, notifications of successful bids, cutting information, option information, cutting companies, names of cutting craftsmen, packing instructions, designated shipping companies, designated shipping dates, real-time bidding information, and immediate successful bids.

[0142] (10) The cut information includes brisket, triangle rib, neck, shoulder loin, shoulder, and brisket.

[0143] (11) The option information is characterized by including normal shaping, more fat, less fat, all parts cut, division, and specifications.

[0144] (12) A meat auction system capable of communicating between a server device that acquires bidding information entered in multiple listed markets via an auction platform and provides the acquired bidding information and multiple data processing devices operated by multiple bidders who view the bidding information provided by the server device, wherein the multiple data processing devices are characterized by having an acquisition means that acquires a dashboard corresponding to a language selected from the auction platform, and an auction application means that applies for bidding across multiple markets published on the dashboard acquired by the acquisition means.

[0145] (13) The bidding application means in the plurality of data processing devices is characterized by having a first setting unit that sets a purchase price in advance of the market opening day of each market, and a second setting unit that sets a purchase price at a time period specified on the market opening day.

[0146] (14) The plurality of data processing devices are characterized by including a favorite registration means for registering parameters that can be specified to bid on a preferred meat quality on the auction platform as favorites by linking them to bidder identification information.

[0147] (15) The plurality of data processing devices are characterized in that the parameters include the name of the fattening prefecture, the sender, the place of origin of the cattle, the pedigree, the age in months, the weight of the carcass before the auction, the weight of the carcass after the water-depletion, the start time of the auction, the end time of the auction, the standard, the minimum price, and the opinion.

[0148] (16) The plurality of data processing devices are characterized by having a bulk bidding screen display means for acquiring a list of multiple auction information items listed on the same day in each market via the auction platform and displaying a bulk bidding screen.

[0149] (17) The plurality of data processing devices are characterized in that when displaying a meat cross-section image based on the selection of one of the plurality of auction markets displayed on the bulk bidding screen displayed by the bulk bidding screen display means, the auctioneer can specify a whole shot and a plurality of partial shots.

[0150] (18) The auction platform is characterized by including a chat means for chatting with sellers selected from a list of sellers who are offering carcasses slaughtered from live cattle via the auction platform.

[0151] (19) A screen display control method for a meat auction system in which a server device that acquires bidding information entered in multiple listed markets via an auction platform and provides the acquired bidding information and multiple data processing devices operated by multiple bidders who view the bidding information provided by the server device can communicate, wherein the server device comprises: a generation step of generating a dashboard for bidders participating across multiple markets via the auction platform to perform a series of operations; a presentation step of presenting the dashboard generated by the generation step to the multiple data processing devices; and a control step of controlling switching between multiple user interfaces presented to the bidders in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform from any of the data processing devices so as to complete a series of transactions based on the bidding information.

[0152] (20) The control step is characterized by cross-sectionally controlling the switching of the first to ninth user interfaces provided to each data terminal according to a common trading procedure independent of the trading procedure of each trading market. [Explanation of symbols]

[0153] 1. Server device 1A Auction Platform 3-1~3-N First data terminal 5-1~5-N Second data terminal 4-1~4-N Market Data Terminals 2-1~2-N Delivery company data terminal

Claims

1. A meat auction system in which a server device that acquires and aggregates auction information entered in a plurality of listing markets via an auction platform and a plurality of data processing devices operated by a plurality of bidders who view the auction information provided by the server device can communicate with each other, The server device a generation means for generating a dashboard for bidders participating across multiple markets via the auction platform to perform a series of operations; a presentation means for presenting the dashboard generated by the generation means to the plurality of data processing devices; a control means for controlling switching between a plurality of user interfaces presented to the bidder in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform from any of the data processing devices, so as to complete a series of transactions based on the bidding information; A meat auction system comprising:

2. The plurality of user interfaces include: a first user interface that displays a list screen of auction schedules that are held simultaneously in each listing market; a second user interface that displays a screen for specifying a group listing market to be selected by an auctioneer operating each data terminal from the list of listing markets; a third user interface that displays a screen for registering an bidder who has passed the screening of preset bidder registration conditions; a fourth user interface that displays meat quality confirmation image information of carcasses listed in each market and listing information of the carcasses together; The fourth user interface includes: The meat auction system according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a function of displaying the meat quality confirmation image information of the carcass as 3D image information, a function of enlarging or reducing the meat quality confirmation image information based on rotation and enlargement instructions given by the auctioneer, and a function of using AI to determine and display listing information that is similar to a registered meat quality image previously registered by the auctioneer.

3. The meat auction system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control means includes a fifth user interface that displays a language selection screen for selecting the language to be displayed on the dashboard based on the nationality information of each bidder obtained from one of the data terminals.

4. 2. The meat auction system according to claim 1, wherein the control means includes a sixth user interface that displays the bidding status of each trading market.

5. the control means comprises a seventh user interface that displays a screen for receiving instructions to submit a bid for carcasses listed on each trading market; 2. The meat auction system according to claim 1, wherein the seventh user interface displays carcasses listed on a plurality of trading markets in a layout that allows bids to be made on the same screen at once.

6. 2. The meat auction system according to claim 1, wherein the control means comprises an eighth user interface that displays a screen for accepting instructions to make a bid for a carcass listed on each trading market.

7. The meat auction system according to claim 1, characterized in that the control means is provided with a ninth user interface that displays a screen for accepting instructions from each data terminal regarding the delivery method for the carcasses won at each trading market.

8. The meat auction system according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls switching of the first to ninth user interfaces provided to each data terminal according to a common trading procedure independent of the trading procedure of each trading market.

9. The meat auction system of claim 1, wherein the dashboard can display a list of sellers, a listing list, a listing number, a listing date, the number of listed animals, upcoming auction listings, the number of bids, a market timetable, bidding status, favorited products, a list of market selections, bid price update notifications, successful bid notifications, cutting information, option information, cutting companies, names of cutting craftsmen, packaging instructions, designated shipping companies, designated shipping dates, real-time bidding information, and immediate successful bids.

10. 10. The meat auction system according to claim 9, wherein the cut information includes brisket, triangle rib, neck, shoulder loin, shoulder, and brisket.

11. 10. The meat auction system according to claim 9, wherein the option information includes normal trimming, fatty, lean, cut of all parts, division, and specifications.

12. A meat auction system in which a server device that acquires auction information entered in a plurality of listing markets via an auction platform and provides the acquired auction information and a plurality of data processing devices operated by a plurality of bidders who view the auction information provided by the server device can communicate with each other, The plurality of data processing devices include: an acquisition means for acquiring a dashboard corresponding to a selected language from the auction platform; auction application means for applying for auction across a plurality of markets published on the dashboard acquired by the acquisition means; A meat auction system comprising:

13. The bid application means in the plurality of data processing devices a first setting unit that sets a purchase price in advance of the market opening date of each market; a second setting unit that sets a purchase price for a designated time period on the market day; 13. The meat auction system according to claim 12, further comprising:

14. The plurality of data processing devices include: The meat auction system according to claim 12, further comprising a favorites registration means for registering parameters that can be specified to bid on a desired meat quality in the auction platform as favorites by linking them to bidder identification information.

15. The plurality of data processing devices include: The meat auction system according to claim 14, wherein the parameters include the name of the prefecture where the cattle were fattened, the sender, the place of origin of the cattle, the pedigree, the age in months, the weight of the carcass before the auction, the weight of the carcass after the auction, the start time of the auction, the end time of the auction, the standard, the minimum price, and an opinion.

16. The plurality of data processing devices include: The meat auction system according to claim 12, further comprising a bulk bidding screen display means for acquiring a list of a plurality of auction information items listed on the same day in each market via the auction platform and displaying a bulk bidding screen.

17. The plurality of data processing devices include: The meat auction system according to claim 16, wherein when a meat cross-section image is displayed based on the selection of one of a plurality of auction markets on the collective bidding screen displayed by the collective bidding screen display means, the bidder can specify a whole shot and a plurality of partial shots.

18. The meat auction system according to claim 12, further comprising a chat means for chatting with sellers selected from a list of sellers offering carcasses slaughtered from live cattle via the auction platform.

19. A screen display control method for a meat auction system in which a server device that acquires auction information entered in a plurality of listing markets via an auction platform and provides the acquired auction information and a plurality of data processing devices operated by a plurality of bidders who view the auction information provided by the server device can communicate with each other, comprising: The server device a generating step of generating a dashboard for bidders participating in the auction across multiple markets to perform a series of operations via the auction platform; a presentation step of presenting the dashboard generated by the generation step to the plurality of data processing devices; a control step of controlling switching of a plurality of user interfaces presented to the bidder in response to a request for the dashboard published on the auction platform from any of the data processing devices so as to complete a series of transactions based on the bidding information; A screen display control method for a meat auction system, comprising:

20. The screen display control method for a meat auction system according to claim 19, wherein the control step cross-sectionally controls switching between the first to ninth user interfaces provided to each data terminal in accordance with a common trading procedure independent of the trading procedure of each trading market.

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