Matching System

Abstract

A matching system according to the present invention for matching a customer and a vendor of equipment comprises: a storage unit which associates and stores, for each item of equipment, specification information of the equipment and an equipment image that is either a three-dimensional image or a moving image of the equipment; and a display unit which displays, in a predetermined display screen, the equipment image and the specification information, wherein in the display screen, a request image, via which a request for a quotation of the equipment can be made to the vendor by an operation by the customer, is displayed.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This specification discloses a matching system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, there is known a system that proposes equipment to a customer when the customer introduces equipment. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a system that connects a customer's terminal, a system operation server, and a vendor's terminal such as a robot manufacturer via a network. In this system, a special order specification is determined by changing at least one variable specification item for a robot with basic specifications, and a virtual robot that realizes the special order specification is presented to encourage the customer to place an order. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] WO2018 / 138952 publication Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the above-mentioned system, it is necessary to change the variable specification items from the basic specifications to determine the custom specifications. Therefore, depending on the customer's experience and the type of equipment, it may be difficult to appropriately change the specifications and request a quote. In addition, the above-mentioned system does not take into consideration the introduction of vendor information, and it may be time-consuming for the customer to obtain vendor information.

[0005] The main object of the present disclosure is to enable customers to easily consider facilities that they plan to introduce. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned main object, the present disclosure has adopted the following means.

[0007] The first matching system of the present disclosure includes: A matching system for matching customers with equipment vendors, comprising: a storage unit that associates an equipment image, which is either a stereoscopic image or a moving image, with specification information of the equipment and stores the equipment image for each project of the equipment; a display unit that displays the equipment image and the specification information on a predetermined display screen; Equipped with A request image is displayed on the display screen, which enables the customer to request an estimate for the equipment from the vendor through an operation by the customer. The gist of the present invention is as follows.

[0008] In the first matching system of the present disclosure, an equipment image and specification information are displayed on a predetermined display screen. Also, a request image for making a quotation request to a vendor is displayed on the display screen. Therefore, a customer can easily select a desired equipment and request a quotation while checking the equipment image and specification information. Therefore, the customer can easily consider the equipment to be introduced. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the configuration of an equipment introduction support system 10. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the functions of the equipment introduction support system 10. [Diagram 3] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a matching-related process. [Figure 4] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a search result screen 60. [Diagram 5] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process during display of search results. [Figure 6] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a quotation result screen 70. [Figure 7] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a process during display of an estimate result. [Figure 8] 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a fee billing process. [Figure 9]FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a search result screen 60A according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Next, an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of an equipment introduction support system 10, and Fig. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the functions of the equipment introduction support system 10. The equipment introduction support system 10 includes a management server 20 that manages the entire system to support customers when they introduce modules and operation systems WS that combine modules from vendors who provide various types of equipment and devices (hereinafter, modules). In this equipment introduction support system 10, the management server 20 is connected to a vendor terminal 40 and a customer terminal 50 via a network 12. Note that, although Fig. 1 shows one each of the vendor terminal 40 and the customer terminal 50, in reality, a plurality of terminals are connected.

[0011] The management server 20 includes a control unit 21, a simulation unit 22, a case management unit 23, a storage unit 25, and a communication unit 27. The control unit 21 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., and controls the entire server, such as managing a marketplace MP where customers select and purchase various modules, and managing a matching site MS that matches customers with vendors.

[0012] The simulation unit 22 performs a simulation using a model MD (digital twin) of a work system WS that combines various modules. The work system WS can be configured to perform a predetermined task by a robot equipped with, for example, a vertical multi-joint type robot arm. An example of the predetermined task is picking up work of workpieces such as machine parts and electronic parts, and may also be welding work, deburring work, painting work, and the like. The work system WS that performs the picking task includes, in addition to the robot, an end effector attached to the tip link of the robot arm, a camera that captures images and lighting such as a ring light, a conveyor that transports trays and boards on which the picked workpieces are placed, and a feeder that supplies the workpieces. The robot (robot arm), end effector, camera, lighting, conveyor, and feeder that configure such a work system WS are each called a module. A customer can select and purchase a module from the marketplace MP, or select a vendor of the work system WS from the matching site MS and make a request for a quote or an order. The work system WS may be a system configured of multiple modules and may not include a robot.

[0013] The case management unit 23 has a case management function for managing cases of work systems WS that have been introduced to customers and cases of new work systems WS that are scheduled for sale or production in the future. For example, in FIG. 2, information about the cases is managed for each of a plurality of cases (cases 1, 2, 3, etc.). Simulation data, specification information, estimates, videos, etc. are registered in association with each process (processes A, B, C, etc.). The simulation data is a project file of a simulation performed by the simulation unit 22 using the model MD, and includes conditions such as various parameters and information on the model MD. The specification information includes information such as the vendor, model, size, and quantity of each module that constitutes the work system WS. The estimate indicates the cost when the work system WS is introduced or the cost expected to be used to introduce the work system WS, and may include information on the cost of each module as well as the overall cost of the work system WS. For a work system WS that has been introduced, an estimate that has actually been submitted to a customer may be registered. The video is image data (moving image) of the simulation result performed by the simulation unit 22 using the model MD. As the video, image data (moving image) showing the operation system WS actually performing the operation, stereoscopic images such as 3D CAD data of the operation system WS, stereoscopic video, etc. may be registered. In the case of a new operation system WS or an operation system WS that the customer does not want to disclose, any of the simulation data, specification information, estimate, and video may not be registered.

[0014] Furthermore, when the working system WS performs a plurality of processes, the case management unit 23 registers information related to the case separately for each process. For example, in the case of a working system WS that performs welding work and deburring work, the case management unit 23 may register information separately for a welding process and a deburring process. Alternatively, in the case of a working system WS that performs picking work, the case management unit 23 may register information separately for a process of transporting a board or the like to a predetermined position with a conveyor, or a process of photographing a workpiece or the like with a camera, picking up the workpiece with a robot arm, and placing it on a board. Of course, the case management unit 23 may register information collectively without separating each process. Furthermore, information related to the case is registered together with the history (Rev1, 2, etc.) so that the history of changes, etc. can be known.

[0015] The storage unit 25 is composed of a HDD and stores various application programs and various databases (DB). The storage unit 25 stores a module DB (database) 30, a project DB 33, a vendor DB 35, and a customer DB 37. The module DB 30 stores a plurality of module data for each type of module. As described above, the project DB 33 stores simulation data, specification information, estimates, videos, and the like for each project in association with each process and history. The information in the module DB 30 and the project DB 33 can be registered by the vendor from a registration screen on the vendor terminal 40. The vendor DB 35 stores, for each vendor, vendor information such as the name of the authenticated and registered vendor, a vendor ID unique to each vendor, contact information such as an email address and an address, capital, number of employees, business field, and types of modules provided by the vendor. In the customer DB 37, customer information such as the name of the customer who has been authenticated and registered, a customer ID unique to each customer, contact information such as an email address and an address, and the customer's purchase history is registered for each customer.

[0016] The communication unit 27 is connected to the network 12, etc., and communicates with the vendor terminal 40, the customer terminal 50, etc. The administrator inputs various instructions to the management server 20 through an input unit 28 such as a keyboard or a mouse. The management server 20 also displays various information on a display unit 29 such as a display. Note that the management server 20 is not limited to having the simulation unit 22, the case management unit 23, and the storage unit 25 (various DBs), and the simulation unit and the case management unit may be configured as devices separate from the management server 20, and a data server that stores the various DBs may be configured as a device separate from the management server 20.

[0017] The vendor terminal 40 includes a control unit 41 having a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., a storage unit 43 such as an HDD that stores various application programs and various data, and a communication unit 46 that is connected to the network 12 and communicates with the management server 20, etc. The vendor terminal 40 receives various instructions from the vendor through an input unit 48 such as a keyboard or mouse. The vendor terminal 40 also displays a registration screen on a display unit 49 such as a display for registering various information related to the module and the work system WS in the marketplace MP or the matching site MS. When the vendor registers the introduction record of the work system WS, each piece of information is registered in the case DB 33, and the case management unit 23 selects the necessary information and reflects it on the matching site. The vendor may be allowed to arbitrarily select which information to reflect on the matching site.

[0018] Like the vendor terminal 40, the customer terminal 50 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 53, and a communication unit 56. In the customer terminal 50, various instructions and the like are input by the customer through an input unit 58 such as a keyboard or a mouse. In addition, the customer terminal 50 displays each screen of the marketplace MP and the matching site MS on a display unit 59 such as a display.

[0019] Next, the operation of the equipment introduction support system 10 thus configured, particularly the process of matching a customer with a vendor, such as searching for a vendor that meets the customer's desire and requesting a quote, will be described. Fig. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of a matching-related process. This process is executed by the control unit 21 of the management server 20.

[0020] In the matching-related processing, the control unit 21 first displays a search screen on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 and accepts the designation of search contents from the customer (S100). Although not shown, the search screen displays a keyword input section and a search execution button for, for example, the work contents to be performed by the work system WS, the shape and dimensions of the work to be handled, the material, the budget and required capacity of the work system WS, the installation area, and the presence or absence of a track record of introduction. Note that the screen is not limited to accepting keyword input from the customer, and may allow the customer to select using a search button or pull-down menu. The search screen also displays a call button for calling up previous search results and an end button for ending the search.

[0021] Next, the control unit 21 waits for a search to be executed by operating the search execution button (S105), for a search result to be called up by operating the call button (S110), or for a termination operation to be performed by operating the end button (S115). If a termination operation is performed in S115, the control unit 21 terminates the matching-related process, and if none of the operations in S105 to S115 is performed, the process returns to S100. On the other hand, when a search is executed in S105, the control unit 21 searches the case DB 33 for cases that are closer to the specified search content by a known search method (S120), and displays a search result screen 60 showing the search result on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 (S125). Also, when the search result is called up in S110, the control unit 21 displays a search result screen 60 showing the previous (e.g., last) search result on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 (S130). The customer performs various operations on the search result screen 60 via the input unit 58.

[0022] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a search result screen 60. As shown in the figure, the search result screen 60 is provided with a configuration display field 61 and a vendor information display field 62. In the configuration display field 61, a simulation image or a video is displayed as an image of the work system WS in the upper part as configuration information of a plurality of search results close to the search contents, and the specification information of each module constituting the work system WS is displayed in the lower part. In the configuration display field 61, a plurality of search results such as results 1, 2, and 3 are displayed in order of closeness to the search contents, and each search result can be switched by operating the tab. In FIG. 4, the work system WS of vendor A is illustrated as the result 1 of the search results. In the configuration display field 61, a play button 61a is displayed together with the image of the work system WS, and the customer can check the simulation result and the operating state of the work system WS by operating the play button 61a. In addition, a three-dimensional image such as three-dimensional CAD data of the work system WS may be displayed in the configuration display field 61, and the three-dimensional image may be rotated in various directions by the customer's operation. The configuration display field 61 may display at least one of a simulation image, a video, a stereoscopic image, a stereoscopic video, etc. The specification information is extracted from the project DB 33, and may display, for example, the name, model, manufacturer, size, etc. of the module, as well as the price of the module itself.

[0023] The vendor information display field 62 displays vendor information (company information) of the search results. For example, in addition to the name and vendor ID of the vendor, information such as the address, capital, number of employees, and business field is displayed. The vendor information displayed in the vendor information display field 62 is automatically switched to information corresponding to the vendor displayed in the configuration display field 61. The vendor information display field 62 also displays a detailed information button 62a for displaying a detailed information screen (information display screen) showing more detailed vendor information, and a website button 62b for linking to the vendor's website and displaying the website. The detailed information button 62 functions as a button image (switching image) for switching the display to the detailed information screen. In the case of a vendor that has not created a website, such as a relatively small-scale vendor, the website button 62b is not displayed. Although the detailed information screen is not illustrated, videos and specification information of other work systems WS that the vendor has already introduced, business conditions and business explanations of the vendor, performance by business field, digital catalogs of work systems WS and modules, images of the company building and factory equipment, etc. are displayed. The vendor can register this information from the registration screen of the vendor terminal 40.

[0024] Also, the search result screen 60 displays a quote request button 63, a quote confirmation button 64, a search screen button 65, and the like. The quote request button 63 is a button image (request image) for requesting a quote for the operation system WS from the vendor displaying the search result. The quote confirmation button 64 is a button image that becomes selectable when a quote result arrives from the vendor who made the quote request, that is, when there is a confirmable quote result. This quote confirmation button 64 is highlighted when there is an unconfirmed quote result, and is displayed as unselectable when there is no confirmable quote result, such as immediately after a quote request is made to the vendor. Also, when the search result screen 60 is displayed in, for example, S130 after the quote response arrives, the quote confirmation button 64 can be operated. Note that the quote confirmation is not limited to being advanced from the search result screen 60, and the quote confirmation is also possible from the search screen or the top screen of the matching site MS. Also, for example, a notification email is received from the control unit 21 of the management server 20 to a registered email address for quote requests and quote responses, and a link described in the email is accessed to reply or confirm the contents. When the estimate confirmation button 64 is operated, the control unit 21 displays an estimate result screen 70 on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50. The search screen button 65 is a button image for returning to the search screen.

[0025] Next, if the search result screen 60 is being displayed (S135), the control unit 21 executes the search result display process shown in FIG. 5 (S140), and if the search result screen 60 is not being displayed (S135), skips S140.

[0026] 5, the control unit 21 waits for a quote request operation using the quote request button 63 (S200), a quote confirmation operation using the quote confirmation button 64 (S205), a video playback operation using the play button 61a (S210), or any other operation (S215). Note that the other operation in S215 does not include an operation to return to the search screen, which will be described later. If none of these operations has been performed, the control unit 21 ends the search result display process.

[0027] On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that a quotation request operation has been performed in S200, it displays a quotation request screen (not shown) on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 to accept the request contents (S220) and waits for an execution operation (transmission operation) to be performed (S225). In the quotation request screen, in addition to a quotation request for the work system WS displayed in the search result, a quotation request accompanied by specification change, addition, deletion, replacement, etc. of modules from the work system WS can be made. In addition, comments such as requests and questions to the vendor can be input. Note that the quotation request is not limited to a request for a quotation for an existing system such as a work system WS displayed in the search result or a partially modified work system WS, but may be made for a new system after taking into consideration the vendor's track record and business contents. For example, a quotation request button for a new system may be provided separately on the search result screen 60 or the quotation request screen, and when the button is operated, a quotation request can be made by specifying the contents of the new system by inputting necessary information such as the work contents to be performed in the new system and work information. When the execution operation is performed in S225, the control unit 21 sends a quotation request to the vendor (vendor terminal 40) (S230), updates the quotation count K, which indicates the number of quotation requests to the vendor, by incrementing the value by 1 (S235), and ends the search result display process. Note that a customer can easily request quotations from multiple vendors by requesting a quotation for each of multiple search results. Also, if the quotation request is acceptable for the operation system WS displayed in the search result, the quotation request can be sent simply by operating the execute button.

[0028] Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S210 that a video playback operation has been performed, it plays the simulation results and video of the operation system WS being displayed in the configuration display field 61 (S240), and ends the search result display process. Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S215 that another operation such as the detailed information button 62a, the website button 62b, or a tab has been performed, it displays a screen according to the operation (S245), and ends the search result display process. Note that the detailed information screen and the vendor's website are displayed until an end button (not shown) is operated, and when the end button is operated, the display returns to the search result screen 60. Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S210 that an estimate confirmation operation has been performed, it displays an estimate result screen 70 showing the estimate result on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 (S250), and ends the search result display process.

[0029] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an estimate result screen 70. As shown in the figure, the estimate result screen 70 is provided with a configuration display field 71, a vendor information display field 72, and an estimate amount display field 73. The configuration display field 71 displays the configuration and specification information of the work system WS for which the estimate result is presented. Note that FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a configuration for which an estimate request is made by adding one robot to the configuration of the work system WS of the search result screen of FIG. 4. The configuration display field 71 displays a play button 71a in the same manner as the configuration display field 61 of the search result screen 60. The customer can check the simulation results and the video by operating the play button 71a. In addition, the vendor information display field 72 displays the same content as the vendor information display field 62 of the search result screen 60, and displays a detailed information button 72a and a website button 72b in the same manner as the vendor information display field 62. Note that the estimate result screen 70 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 6, and may display at least the estimated amount and the vendor name. Therefore, for example, the configuration of the work system WS is not essential, and the configuration of the work system WS does not have to be displayed in the configuration display field 71 .

[0030] The estimated amount display field 73 displays the total estimated amount for the work system WS, and a breakdown button 73a is also displayed. The customer can operate the breakdown button 73a to display the breakdown of the estimated amount, and check, for example, the price of each module, installation costs, design costs, and management costs. In addition, the estimate result screen 70 displays a contact vendor button 74, a search screen button 75, a search result screen button 76, and the like. The contact vendor button 74 is a button image for contacting the vendor about the estimate results. The search screen button 75 is a button image for returning to the search screen. The search result screen button 76 is a button image for returning to the search result screen 60.

[0031] In the matching-related process in Fig. 3, when the control unit 21 determines that the estimate result screen 70 is being displayed (S145), it executes the estimate result display process shown in Fig. 7 (S150), and when it determines that the estimate result screen 70 is not being displayed (S145), it skips S150. Next, when the control unit 21 determines that the number of estimates K has been updated in the search result display process in S140 (S155), it executes the fee billing process shown in Fig. 8 (S160), and when it determines that the number of estimates K has not been updated (S155), it skips S160. Next, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an operation to return to the search screen has been performed using the search screen button 65 on the search result screen 60 or the search screen button 75 on the estimate result screen 70 (S165), and when it determines that an operation to return to the search screen has been performed, it returns to S100. On the other hand, if the control unit 21 determines that an operation to return to the search screen has not been performed, it determines whether or not an end operation has been performed using an end button (not shown) (S170), and if it determines that an end operation has not been performed, it returns to S135. Also, if the control unit 21 determines in S170 that an end operation has been performed, it ends the matching-related processing.

[0032] 7, the control unit 21 waits for any of the following operations to be performed: contacting the vendor using the contacting the vendor button 74 (S300), returning to the search result screen 60 using the search result screen button 76 (S305), playing a video using the play button 71a (S310), or any other operation (S315). Note that the other operation in S315 does not include returning to the search screen, which is performed in S165 described above. If none of these operations has been performed, the control unit 21 ends the estimate result display processing.

[0033] On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that a vendor contact operation has been performed in S300, it displays a vendor contact screen (not shown) on the display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 to receive the contact content (S320) and waits for an execution operation (send operation) to be performed (S325). In addition to an order notification for the quotation result, the vendor contact screen allows a re-quote request involving specification changes, addition, deletion, replacement, etc. of modules from the work system WS. It is also possible to input comments such as requests and questions to the vendor. When an execution operation has been performed in S325, the control unit 21 transmits the contact content to the vendor (vendor terminal 40) (S330) and ends the quotation result display process.

[0034] Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S305 that an operation to return to the search result screen 60 has been performed, it displays the search result screen 60 (S335) and ends the processing during the display of the estimate result. Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S310 that a video playback operation has been performed, it plays back the simulation results of the operation system WS being displayed in the configuration display field 71 (S340) and ends the processing during the display of the estimate result. Furthermore, when the control unit 21 determines in S315 that another operation has been performed such as the detailed information button 72a or the website button 72b, it displays a screen according to the operation (S345) and ends the processing during the display of the estimate result.

[0035] In the billing process of FIG. 8, the control unit 21 judges whether it is time to bill the vendor (S400). The billing timing may be, for example, a predetermined timing such as a specific day of each month, or when the number of estimates K reaches a predetermined number. If the control unit 21 judges that it is not time to bill, it ends the billing process. On the other hand, if the control unit 21 judges that it is time to bill, it calculates the system usage fee, commission, and other fees based on the number of estimates K (S405) and sends a billing notice of the fees to the vendor (S410). In S405, the fee is calculated, for example, by multiplying the number of estimates K by the fee per item. Next, the control unit 21 resets the number of estimates K to a value of 0 (S415) and ends the billing process. The control unit 21 performs a process of withdrawing the fee from the registered account of the vendor, or a process of settling the fee using application software for settlement. Alternatively, the vendor who receives the billing notice may perform a process of depositing the fee.

[0036] Here, the correspondence between the components of this embodiment and the components of the present disclosure will be clarified. The memory unit 25 of the management server 20 of this embodiment corresponds to the memory unit, and the control unit 21 of the management server 20, which executes S125 to S150 of the matching-related process, and the control unit 51 and display unit 59 of the customer terminal 50 correspond to the display unit. The control unit 21 of the management server 20, which executes S155 and S160 of the matching-related process, corresponds to the billing unit. The management server 20 only needs to include at least the control unit 21, the case management unit 23, and the memory unit 25 (case DB 33) to realize the case management function as a matching system and the matching site MS.

[0037] The equipment introduction support system 10 described above displays the video of the work system WS, specification information, and quotation request button 63 on the search result screen 60. Therefore, while checking the video and specification information of the work system WS in the search result, the customer can select one of the work systems WS displayed in the search result as the desired work system WS or specify the details of a new work system, and easily request a quotation from the vendor.

[0038] Furthermore, the search result screen 60 displays a vendor information display field 62, as well as a detailed information button 62a and a website button 62b, so that the customer can easily grasp the vendor's information. Furthermore, the quotation response (estimated amount) from the vendor is displayed on the quotation result screen 70 together with the video and specification information of the work system WS, so that the customer can easily consider the configuration of the work system WS and the order while checking the video and specification information of the work system WS.

[0039] Furthermore, since the fee is charged to the vendor based on the number of estimates K, the fee can be charged in a simple manner, improving the profitability of the equipment introduction support system 10. Furthermore, the storage unit 25 stores in the project DB 33 both projects with a track record of introduction and new projects for which sales or the like are planned. Therefore, the vendor can introduce not only operation systems WS with a track record of introduction, but also new operation systems WS, and even those without a track record of introduction can participate in the matching site MS. Furthermore, the customer can easily select an operation system WS according to the purpose, such as selecting one that emphasizes introduction track records or selecting one that emphasizes new specifications and configurations.

[0040] In addition, since it is possible to display the vendor information display field 62 on the search result screen 60 or to display the detailed information screen by operating the detailed information button 62a, vendors can provide appropriate vendor information to customers without creating a website. Therefore, for example, in the case of a relatively small vendor, it is possible to provide information on the matching site MS without creating a website, thereby reducing the burden of creating and managing the website. This improves the convenience of the matching site MS and encourages vendors to participate in the matching site MS.

[0041] It goes without saying that the present disclosure is in no way limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be embodied in various forms as long as it falls within the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0042] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the search result screen 60 includes the video of the work system WS, the specification information, the quote request button 63, and the vendor information display field 62, but is not limited to this. For example, the search result screen 60 may include the video of the work system WS, the specification information, and the quote request button 63, but may not include the vendor information display field 62. Also, as shown in a search result screen 60A of a modified example in FIG. 9, the video of the work system WS, the specification information, and the vendor information display field 62 may be displayed, but may not include the quote request button 63. Even in this way, the customer can easily consider the desired equipment while checking the video of the work system WS, the specification information, and the vendor information.

[0043] In the above-described embodiment, the detailed information button 62a, 72a is displayed in the vendor information display field 62, 72 that displays the vendor information, so that the detailed information screen of the vendor information can be displayed, but this is not limited to this. For example, the detailed information button 62a, 72a may not be displayed in the vendor information display field 62, 72, and only the vendor information in the display field may be displayed. Alternatively, the detailed information button 62a, 72a may be displayed without displaying the vendor information display field 62, 72.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the vendor is charged a fee based on the number of estimates K, but this is not limited to the above. A fee may be charged based on the number of successful matches, such as when a customer places an order for a work system WS with a vendor, or a fee may be charged at the time of estimate and at the time of successful contract. Furthermore, the fee is not limited to a fee based on the number of cases, and may be a fee based on the amount, such as a fee calculated by multiplying the estimated amount or the successful contract amount by a specified percentage. A specified system usage fee or system participation fee may also be charged in addition to these fees.

[0045] In the above-described embodiment, both cases of operation systems WS that have been introduced and cases of new operation systems WS are stored in the case DB 33, but this is not limited thereto. For example, only cases of operation systems WS that have been introduced may be stored in the case DB 33. Also, although the operation systems WS are displayed as search results or estimate results, this is not limited thereto, and a module alone may be displayed.

[0046] In the above-described embodiment, the quotation result screen 70 includes an estimated amount display field 73, an image of the work system WS, and specification information, but this is not limited to this, and it is not necessary to display either or both of the image of the work system WS and the specification information.

[0047] In the above-described embodiment, when the configuration such as the quantity of modules of the work system WS is changed in the configuration display field 71 of the quotation result screen 70, the estimated amount according to the changed configuration may be displayed. For example, in Fig. 6, one robot is added to the configuration of the search result in Fig. 4, but when the customer changes the configuration to delete one robot, the estimated amount minus the amount for one robot may be displayed for reference.

[0048] Here, the matching system of the present disclosure may be configured as follows. For example, in the first matching system of the present disclosure, the display screen may display either an information display field for the vendor or a switching image that can be switched to the information display screen for the vendor by an operation of the customer. In this way, the customer can easily grasp the vendor's information and more easily consider the equipment.

[0049] In the first matching system of the present disclosure, the display unit may display the quotation response from the vendor in response to the quotation request together with the equipment image and the specification information so that the customer can check it. In this way, the customer can easily review the quotation response while checking the equipment image and the specification information.

[0050] The first matching system of the present disclosure may further include a billing unit that bills the vendor for a fee based on either the number of requests for quotation made to the vendor or the number of matches between the vendor and the customer. This can improve the profitability of the system.

[0051] The second matching system of the present disclosure includes: A matching system for matching customers with equipment vendors, comprising: a storage unit that associates an equipment image, which is either a stereoscopic image or a moving image, with specification information of the equipment and stores the equipment image for each project of the equipment; a display unit that displays the equipment image and the specification information on a predetermined display screen; Equipped with The display screen displays either an information display field of the vendor or a switching image that can be switched to the information display screen of the vendor by an operation of the customer. The gist of the present invention is as follows.

[0052] In the second matching system of the present disclosure, an equipment image and specification information are displayed on a predetermined display screen. Also, on the display screen, either a vendor information display field or a switching image that can be switched to the vendor information display screen by a customer operation is displayed. Therefore, the customer can easily understand the vendor information and easily consider the equipment that he / she wants to introduce while checking the equipment image and specification information.

[0053] In the first or second matching system of the present disclosure, the storage unit may be capable of storing, as the project, both a project for equipment that has been introduced and a project for equipment that has not been introduced but is planned to be sold. In this way, vendors can introduce not only equipment that has been introduced, but also equipment that is planned to be sold in the future. In addition, vendors that have not introduced their equipment to customers can also participate in the matching system. In addition, customers can easily select equipment according to their purpose, such as selecting equipment that emphasizes introduction history or selecting equipment that emphasizes new specifications and configurations. [Industrial Applicability]

[0054] The present disclosure is applicable to technical fields such as matching between customers and vendors. [Explanation of symbols]

[0055] 10 Equipment introduction support system, 12 Network, 20 Management server, 21, 41, 51 Control unit, 22 Simulation unit, 23 Case management unit, 25, 43, 53 Memory unit, 27, 46, 56 Communication unit, 28, 48, 58 Input unit, 29, 49, 59 Display unit, 30 Module DB, 33 Case DB, 35 Vendor DB, 37 Customer DB, 40 Vendor terminal, 50 Customer terminal, 60, 60A Search result screen, 61, 71 Configuration display field, 61a, 71a Play button, 62, 72 Vendor information display field, 62a, 72a Detailed information button, 62b, 72b Website button, 63 Request quotation button (request image), 64 Quotation confirmation button, 65, 75 Search screen button, 70 Quotation result screen, 73 Quotation amount display field, 73a Breakdown button, 74 vendor contact button, 76 search results screen button, MD model, MP marketplace, MS matching site, WS work system.

Claims

1. A matching system for matching customers with vendors of modules including facilities and / or equipment, comprising: a storage unit that associates an equipment image, which is a moving image of a work system combining a plurality of modules, with specification information of each module and stores the equipment image for each case of the work system; a display unit that switchably displays a plurality of search results including the equipment image, the specification information, and information on vendors that provide the plurality of modules of the operation system on a predetermined display screen; Equipped with A request image is displayed on the display screen, which allows the customer to request an estimate for the operation system from a vendor selected from the search results by an operation of the customer. Matching system.

2. The matching system according to claim 1 , The display screen displays either an information display field of the vendor or a switching image that can be switched to the information display screen of the vendor by an operation of the customer. Matching system.

3. The matching system according to claim 1 or 2, The display unit displays an estimate response from the vendor to the estimate request together with the equipment image and the specification information so that the customer can confirm the estimate. Matching system.

4. A matching system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a billing unit that bills the vendor for a fee based on either the number of requests for quotation made to the vendor or the number of matches made between the vendor and the customer; Matching system.

5. A matching system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The storage unit can store, as the project, both a project for the operation system that has been introduced and a project for the operation system that has not been introduced but is scheduled to be sold. Matching system.

6. A matching system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, When the work system performs a plurality of processes, the storage unit stores the equipment image and the specification information in association with each other for each process of the work system. Matching system.

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