Point linkage device, automatic point selection and awarding system

Abstract

To provide a point linking device that can reduce the time and effort required for a user to present individual applications after payment, improve convenience, enable users to earn points without fail, and shorten the response time of a store. [Solution] The point linking device of this invention reads the master 2D barcode on the smartphone presented by the user, selects the most suitable service from multiple pre-linked point services based on information such as the transaction amount, expiration date, and balance, and automatically awards the corresponding points. The user can set the priority for selecting services in advance.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a point linking system that integrates and manages multiple point services that exist within a smartphone, and automatically selects and awards the most appropriate point service when used. [Background technology]

[0002] When consumers collect points after paying at the register, they have to individually launch and present the relevant point app from among the multiple apps on their smartphone, which increases processing time and complicates the process, which has been an issue. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention is a system that uses a master two-dimensional barcode displayed on the user's terminal, and the information read by the store's POS terminal is communicated via a linked server to multiple point service providing servers, automatically selecting the most appropriate point service and awarding the corresponding points. [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, numerous point services have become popular, and many users have multiple point apps (e.g., T-Point, Rakuten Point, d-Point, etc.) installed on their smartphones. As a result, since each store supports different point services, users must manually select and present the appropriate app each time they check out, creating a cumbersome operation. This hassle can lead to users giving up on presenting their app and missing out on points they should have earned. Furthermore, being required to support multiple point apps on the store side also complicates cash register operations, leading to reduced work efficiency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The invention includes the following elements: User device (smartphone) Master 2D barcode Store terminal (POS) · Collaborative server (cloud) Point service provider server [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] - Reduces the effort required for users to present their information at checkout -Improved convenience through point optimization -Users can earn points without fail -Smooth checkout and point awarding -Reduces the workload on the store side [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] FIG. 1 shows the configuration and operation flow of the point-giving system. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the point-giving system, which is a diagram showing the flow of information in the point-giving system including a user terminal, a master two-dimensional barcode, a linked server (cloud), a point service providing server, and a store terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Users have installed the app for this system on their smartphones and have already linked their account information for Rakuten Points, d Points, T Points, V Points, etc. to the app. [Example]

[0009] When paying at a store, the user presents the master 2D barcode displayed on the app to the store's POS, which reads the master 2D barcode and sends the information, along with the payment amount, to the linked server. The linked server instantly determines which point apps are available at the store. If there are multiple apps, it automatically selects the most suitable point service (e.g., d Points) based on factors such as point award rate, balance, and expiration date, and awards the points. As a result, users can receive the most advantageous points without having to search for them when presenting the app, and can complete the checkout process smoothly.

Claims

[Claim 1] A point linking device and point selection / assignment system that reads a two-dimensional barcode presented by a user terminal, selects the most suitable service from multiple point service providing servers linked via a cloud linking server, and automatically assigns the corresponding points. The system is composed of a user terminal, a cloud-linked server, multiple point service providing servers, and store POS terminals, and realizes optimized point allocation through the exchange of information.

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