Goods sales device and goods sales system

Abstract

To provide an article selling apparatus and an article selling system which can perform appropriate handling when receiving a commodity, in a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A locker device 1 includes a plurality of locker boxes 32, each of the locker boxes 32 storing a commodity. The locker device includes an operation display unit 21 which displays a reception code SC based on a predetermined reception operation, and receives, as input, a random code RC included in the reception code SC. The locker device 1 includes a control unit 28 which is configured to, when the input random code RC is authentic, allocate one locker box 32 selected by a seller 4, out of the multiple locker boxes 32, and unlock the locker box.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an article vending device and an article vending system for selling products and the like without any attendant. [Background technology]

[0002] Unmanned vending machines are already known in which customers pay by depositing cash into a collection box, etc. In these cases, there is a problem in that customers cannot purchase goods if they do not have cash on hand.

[0003] Therefore, it has been proposed to carry out electronic payment processing by reading the two-dimensional code displayed on the unmanned vending machine with a mobile device such as a smartphone and communicating with a payment server.

[0004] For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when a mobile terminal detects a request to open the door of an unmanned vending machine by scanning the QR code (registered trademark) information on the unmanned vending machine, it calculates the distance between the mobile terminal and the unmanned vending machine, and if the distance is within a predetermined safe distance range, it opens the door of the unmanned vending machine. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Special Publication No. 2021-519991 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The invention described in Patent Document 1 is intended to prevent fraudulent sales, but it is possible that, for example, an unauthorized seller may stock items that are not actually for sale. If this happens, it could lower trust in the unmanned vending machine and affect sales. One possible solution to this would be to have the unmanned vending machine store vendor information and check whether the vendor is legitimate when the item is stocked, but this would require maintenance work every time the vendor information is updated, which is time-consuming.

[0007] In addition, it is possible to connect an unmanned vending machine to a network and update vendor information via the network, but this requires communication costs and communication devices, which makes the unmanned vending machine itself expensive.

[0008] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a goods sales device and a goods sales system that have a simple configuration and can properly process goods when they are stored. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] The invention made to solve the above problem is a goods sales device having a plurality of storage units in which goods are stored, characterized in that it comprises: a display unit that displays inventory information, which is information regarding the inventory of the goods, in a manner readable by an external device based on a predetermined inventory operation; a first acquisition unit that acquires confirmation information contained in the inventory information from the outside; and a control unit that unlocks one of the plurality of storage units if the acquired confirmation information is genuine. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] As described above, the present invention displays inventory information in a format readable by an external device based on a predetermined inventory operation, acquires confirmation information contained in the inventory information, and unlocks one storage unit if the information is authentic. By doing so, by inputting confirmation information during the inventory operation, it becomes possible to confirm that the seller is a legitimate vendor who can acquire confirmation information from the inventory information without connecting the goods vending device (unmanned vending machine) to a network. Therefore, proper processing can be performed when goods are inventoryed with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a goods sales system having a goods sales device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the goods sales device shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a functional configuration diagram of a seller terminal and a purchaser terminal shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] 2 is a flowchart showing a process of storing goods in the goods sales system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 5] 5 is a diagram showing screen transitions of the operation display unit 21 when the vehicle is brought into storage, as shown in FIG. 4. FIG. [Figure 6] 2 is a flowchart showing a purchase process in the product sales system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] 7A to 7C are diagrams showing screen transitions on the operation display unit at the time of purchase shown in FIG. 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] An embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a goods sales system having a goods sales device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] The product sales system 100 shown in FIG. 1 includes a locker device 1 as a product sales device, a seller terminal 40, a purchaser terminal 50, and a management system 60. Furthermore, as will be described later, the locker device 1 and the seller terminal 40, and the locker device 1 and the purchaser terminal 50, primarily exchange information using one-dimensional codes or two-dimensional codes, such as one-dimensional barcodes or two-dimensional barcodes, such as QR Code (registered trademark). In the following explanation, QR Code (registered trademark) will be used, but in some cases will be simply referred to as code. Furthermore, security can be maintained by encrypting codes such as QR Code (registered trademark) and decrypting them on a terminal after they are read by the terminal.

[0014] That is, the locker device 1, including the seller terminal 40 and the purchaser terminal 50, is not connected to other server devices such as the management system 60 via a communication line.

[0015] The locker device 1 is installed, for example, indoors or outdoors and functions as an unmanned vending machine. As shown in Fig. 2, the locker device 1 includes a central control device 2 and a locker unit 3. The central control device 2 includes an operation display unit 21, a code reader 22, a speaker 27, and a control unit 28.

[0016] The operation display unit 21 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays information to the user and a touch panel. In this embodiment, an operation menu to be operated when using the locker device 1 is displayed.

[0017] As will be described later, the code reader 22 reads a code such as a QR code (registered trademark) displayed on the display unit of the seller terminal 40. The speaker 27 outputs, for example, a guidance voice.

[0018] The control unit 28 is communicably connected to each of the components of the operation display unit 21, the code reader 22, and the speaker 27, and is a unit including a processor such as a central processing unit (CPU) that controls the entire locker device 1, and a storage device such as a memory. The control unit 28 also has a timekeeping function, a calendar function, etc., for managing the current date.

[0019] The control unit 28 also manages the availability of the locker boxes 32 in the locker device 1, and manages the inventory records and purchase records of products in each locker box 32, etc.

[0020] The locker section 3 is equipped with a plurality of locker boxes 32. That is, the locker boxes 32 function as storage sections. The locker section 3 is also equipped with a buzzer 31. The buzzer 31 emits a warning sound or the like based on instructions from the control section 28 when a predetermined operation is performed on a locker box 32 belonging to that locker section 3 in a predetermined state. Note that the buzzer 31 does not have to be provided for each locker section 3, but may be provided for each locker box 32.

[0021] As is well known, the locker box 32 has a door that can be opened and closed. The door is provided with a handle or the like. In this embodiment, a portion of the door may be made transparent so that the products stored in the locker box 32 can be checked. The locker box 32 also has a lock unit 33 as shown in FIG. 2. The lock unit 33 is a mechanism for locking and unlocking the door, and includes an electric lock 34, a door open / close switch 35, and a lamp 37.

[0022] The electric lock 34 is a mechanism that restricts the opening and closing of the door, and locks or unlocks the door based on the state of the door opening / closing switch 35 or in response to instructions from the central control device 2 (control unit 28). The locker box 32 can be locked and unlocked by the electric lock 34. In other words, the electric lock 34 functions as a locking unit that locks and unlocks the locker box 32.

[0023] The door opening / closing switch 35 is a switch (SW) that determines whether the door is open or closed, and can be configured, for example, by a microswitch provided in the electric lock 34. When the door opening / closing switch 35 is turned ON / OFF, information indicating that it has been turned ON / OFF is output to the control unit 28.

[0024] The lamp 37 is an indicator that shows the locking state of the locker box 32. As will be described later, the lamp 37 operates in either an off or on state depending on whether the locker box 32 is in an unlocked state or a locked state.

[0025] The seller terminal 40 as the first terminal device is owned by a seller (vendor) who sells goods at the locker device 1, and is a terminal for using the unmanned sales service provided by the goods sales system 100. The seller terminal 40 has a function (camera function, scanning function, etc.) to read the code displayed on the operation display unit 21 of the locker device 1. The seller terminal 40 is configured as a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. In this embodiment, the seller terminal 40 will be described as a smartphone.

[0026] The purchaser terminal 50 as the second terminal device is carried by the purchaser 5 who purchases the product stored in the locker device 1, and is a terminal for using the unmanned sales service provided by the product sales system 100. The purchaser terminal 50 has a function (camera function, scanning function, etc.) to read the code displayed on the operation display unit 21 of the locker device 1. The purchaser terminal 50 is configured as a mobile terminal such as a smartphone. In this embodiment, the purchaser terminal 50 will be described as a smartphone.

[0027] FIG. 3(a) shows a schematic configuration diagram of seller terminal 40. Seller terminal 40 includes camera 41, display unit 42, storage unit 43, and communication unit 44. Camera 41 is a camera capable of capturing moving and still images, and in this embodiment, it is used to read codes displayed on operation display unit 21 as described above. Display unit 42 displays icons of various applications and screens of launched applications. Storage unit 43 stores data such as an operating system (OS) that controls seller terminal 40 and applications. Communication unit 44 is connected via wireless communication to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), public lines, etc., and performs calls, data communications, etc.

[0028] In addition, an application 43a that enables the seller 4 to use the unmanned sales service is installed on the seller terminal 40. The camera 41, the display unit 42, the storage unit 43, and the communication unit 44 are controlled by a CPU (not shown) that reads and executes the OS and application.

[0029] FIG. 3(b) shows a schematic configuration diagram of the purchaser terminal 50. The purchaser terminal 50 comprises a display unit 52, a memory unit 53, and a communication unit 54. The display unit 52 displays icons of various applications and screens of launched applications. The memory unit 53 stores data such as the OS and applications that control the purchaser terminal 50. The communication unit 54 is connected to a wireless LAN, public line, etc. via wireless communication to perform calls, data communication, etc.

[0030] In this embodiment, the purchaser terminal 50 has installed therein an application 53a that enables the purchaser 5 to use the unmanned sales service. The display unit 52, the storage unit 53, and the communication unit 54 are controlled by a CPU (not shown) that reads and executes the OS and application.

[0031] Management system 60 is a server device that manages unmanned sales services and is installed at the facilities of a specified business operator. Management system 60 is capable of communicating with seller terminal 40 and purchaser terminal 50 via a network N such as the Internet. Management system 60 may also be responsible for seller registration, member management, purchaser sales management, sales distribution, etc.

[0032] Next, the operation of the goods sales system 100 configured as described above when using an unmanned sales service will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0033] Fig. 4 is a flowchart for storing a product, and Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the screen transitions on the operation display unit 21 when storing a product. First, in Fig. 4, the TOP screen is displayed on the operation display unit 21 (step S101). The TOP screen is, for example, a screen as shown in T101 in Fig. 5. The seller 4 operates the "Store in Stock" button displayed on the TOP screen (step S102).

[0034] When the "Store" button is operated, the control unit 28 determines whether there is an available locker box 32 (empty box) (step S103). If there is no available locker box 32 (step S103; No), the control unit 28 displays a message indicating that there is no available locker box on the operation display unit 21 (step S104).

[0035] If there is an empty box in step S103 (step S103; Yes), the code reader 22 reads the seller code (step S105). At this time, the control unit 28 causes the operation display unit 21 to display, for example, a screen shown in T102 in FIG. 5. When T102 is displayed, the seller 4 causes the display unit 42 of the seller terminal 40 to display the seller code and holds it over the code reader 22. In other words, the seller code is seller information, which is information about the seller of the product, and the code reader 22 functions as a second acquisition unit that acquires the seller information.

[0036] The seller code is a QR code (registered trademark) that indicates that the seller is an authorized seller, and is issued by, for example, the management system 60. The seller code includes a membership code and an expiration date. The membership code is not a one-dimensional or two-dimensional code, but an identification code assigned to each seller (vendor), and is issued when the seller is registered with the management system 60. The expiration date indicates the period for using the unmanned sales service, and is set when the seller is registered with the management system 60. The expiration date may be updated by completing a predetermined procedure with the management system 60. Note that the seller code may be configured as an IC card rather than code information, and the membership code, expiration date, etc. may be recorded on the IC chip. In this case, it goes without saying that an IC card reader is provided in the locker device 1.

[0037] Next, the control unit 28 determines whether the seller code read in step S105 is within the expiration date (step S106). The control unit 28 may determine whether the seller code is within the expiration date based on its own calendar function, etc. If it is determined in step S106 that the seller code is not within the expiration date (step S106; NO), the control unit 28 causes the operation display unit 21 to display a message indicating that the seller code has expired (step S107).

[0038] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the product is within the expiration date (step S106; YES), the control unit 28 recognizes information in the seller code, such as a membership code (step S108), and prompts the seller 4 to select a locker box 32 (storage box) into which to store the product (step S109). The storage box selection screen is, for example, the screen shown in T103 in Fig. 5. In T103, the seller is prompted to input the number of the locker box 32 into which the product is to be stored, but other methods may also be used, such as prompting the seller to select from a front view of the locker device 1.

[0039] Next, the control unit 28 causes the seller 4 to input a selling price from the operation and display unit 21 (step S110). The selling price input screen is, for example, the screen shown in T104 of FIG. 5. That is, the operation and display unit 21 functions as an input unit for inputting the selling price of the product. In T104, the selling price is input as a numerical value, but other methods such as selecting from options may also be used. Once the selling price has been input, a confirmation screen such as that shown in T105 of FIG. 5 may be displayed.

[0040] Next, the control unit 28 causes the operation display unit 21 to display a storage code and a random code input field (step S111). These are displayed, for example, as the screen shown in T106 of Fig. 5. In T106, the QR code (registered trademark) indicated by the symbol SC is the storage code, and the numeric keypad indicated by the symbol TK is the random code input field. That is, the storage code SC is displayed in a manner that can be read by an external device.

[0041] The inventory code SC is a code used by the seller 4 to input a random code. The inventory code SC includes the locker ID, which is the identification number of the locker device 1, the box number of the locker box 32 selected in step S109, the selling price entered in step S110, the membership code extracted from the seller code, and a random code. In other words, the inventory code SC becomes inventory information, which is information related to the inventory of the product, that is displayed on the operation display unit 21 based on the inventory operation.

[0042] The random code is used to confirm that the inventory code SC has been read by the seller terminal 40, as will be described later. In other words, the random code serves as confirmation information for confirming that the inventory code SC has been read. This random code is valid from the time of a single inventory operation until the sale of the inventoryed product is completed. In this embodiment, the random code is a randomly generated multi-digit numeric string, but it does not have to be generated randomly, and may include letters such as the alphabet.

[0043] Next, the control unit 28 collates the random code input by the seller 4 and determines whether it is OK (step S112). The seller 4 uses the numeric keypad TK shown in T106 to input the random code obtained by reading the inventory code SC with the seller terminal 40. The control unit 28 collates the input random code with the random code generated when displaying in step S111. If the result of the collation is NG, the control unit 28 displays a message indicating that the collation is NG on the operation display unit 21 (step S113). In other words, the operation display unit 21 functions as a first acquisition unit that acquires a random code (confirmation information) from outside.

[0044] On the other hand, if the result of the comparison is OK (if the random code is authentic), the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 (selected box) selected in step S109 (step S114). When the random code comparison is OK, it can be confirmed that the seller 4 is a legitimate seller who possesses a seller terminal 40 installed with an app 43a that can decode the storage code SC and extract the random code. Therefore, it is not necessary to register trader information, etc., in the locker device 1 to confirm that the seller 4 (seller) is a legitimate seller.

[0045] Next, the seller 4 stores the product in the unlocked locker box 32 (step S115). An example screen of the operation and display unit 21 when storing is shown in T108 of FIG. 5. Then, when the door of the locker box 32 is closed, the control unit 28 locks the locker box 32 (step S116). In this embodiment, input of a random code or the like is required to unlock the locker box, but locking is performed automatically when the door is closed, and no key information such as a passcode is required. An example screen of the operation and display unit 21 when locking is shown in T109 of FIG. 5.

[0046] Next, on the screen of T109, the user is prompted to select either "Entry Complete" or "Open Again" (Step S117). If "Open Again" is selected, the process returns to Step S114 and the lock is unlocked. Note that the selection of "Open Again" may be valid only for a predetermined period of time, such as 30 seconds. On the other hand, if "Entry Complete" is selected, the control unit 28 records the entry history of the locker box 32 in an internal memory or the like (Step S118), and entry is completed (Step S119).

[0047] In the seller terminal 40, the app 43a is launched and the camera 41 reads the storage code SC (step S201). That is, the camera 41 functions as a second acquisition unit that acquires the storage code SC. This app 43a may be a dedicated app or an app service that runs on an existing app.

[0048] Next, the application 43a launched in step S201 causes the display unit 42 of the seller terminal 40 to display the random code included in the read inventory code SC (step S202). This display is, for example, the screen shown in T107 of FIG. 5. In T107, the code RC is the random code. In T105, the inventory code SC is also displayed, but only the random code RC may be displayed. In other words, the display unit 42 functions as a second display unit that displays the random code RC included in the inventory code SC.

[0049] Next, a stocking completion operation is performed on the application 43a (step S203). Then, the application 43a notifies the management system 60 of the stocking information (step S204). That is, the stocking information is sent from the communication unit 44 to the management system 60 via the network N. The stocking information includes the stocking date and time, locker ID, membership code, sales price, and random code. The management system 60 holds and manages the stocking information including this information.

[0050] Fig. 6 is a flowchart for purchasing a product, and Fig. 7 is a diagram showing the screen transitions on the operation and display unit 21 when purchasing. First, in Fig. 6, a TOP screen is displayed on the operation and display unit 21 (step S301). The TOP screen is the same as T101 in Fig. 5, as shown in T201 in Fig. 7. The purchaser 5 operates the "Purchase" button displayed on the TOP screen (step S302).

[0051] When the "Purchase" button is pressed, the user is then prompted to select the number (BOX number) of the locker box 32 for the item to be purchased (Step S303). The selection screen is, for example, the screen shown in T202 in Figure 7. In T202, the user is prompted to input the number of the locker box 32 to be stored, but other methods may also be used, such as selecting the number from a front view of the locker device 1.

[0052] When the product to be purchased is selected, the sales price and payment instructions are displayed on the operation display unit 21 (step S304). The sales price and payment instructions are displayed on a screen shown in T203 of FIG.

[0053] Next, when the "Confirm" button is operated in T203 (step S305), the control unit 28 causes the operation display unit 21 to display a purchase code and random code input field (step S306). These are displayed, for example, as the screen shown in T204 in FIG. 7. T204 is a screen with the same format as T106 in FIG. 5, but the QR code (registered trademark) displayed is the purchase code PC. In other words, the purchase code PC is displayed in a manner that can be read by an external device based on the purchase operation.

[0054] The purchase code PC is a code used by the purchaser 5 when purchasing a product. The purchase code PC includes the locker ID, the box number where the product desired to be purchased is stored, the purchase price, and the random code RC. In other words, the purchase code PC is purchase information, which is information related to the purchase of the product, that is displayed on the operation display unit 21 based on the purchase operation. Here, the random code RC is the same numeric string as that used for the inventory code when the product was stored in stock, but it may be a different numeric string. Furthermore, the purchase code PC is a QR code (registered trademark) that is different from the inventory code RC.

[0055] Next, the control unit 28 verifies the random code RC input by the purchaser 5 and determines whether it is OK (step S307). The purchaser 5 inputs the random code RC obtained by reading the purchase code PC with the purchaser terminal 50 using the numeric keypad TK shown in T204. The control unit 28 verifies the input random code RC with the random code RC generated when displaying in step S306. If the result of the verification is NG, the control unit 28 displays a message indicating that the verification is NG on the operation display unit 21 (step S308).

[0056] On the other hand, if the result of the collation is OK (if the random code is authentic), the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 with the box number selected in step S303 (step S309).

[0057] Next, the purchaser 5 receives the product from the unlocked locker box 32 (step S310). An example of the screen of the operation display unit 21 at the time of receiving is shown in T206 of Fig. 7. Then, when the door of the locker box 32 is closed, the control unit 28 locks the locker box 32 (step S310). An example of the screen of the operation display unit 21 at the time of locking is shown in T207 of Fig. 7.

[0058] Next, on the screen of T207, either "End" or "Open Again" is selected (step S312). If "Open Again" is selected, the process returns to step S309 and the locker box is unlocked. Note that the selection of "Open Again" may be valid only for a predetermined period of time, such as 30 seconds. On the other hand, if "End" is selected, the control unit 28 records the purchase history of the locker box 32 number in an internal memory or the like (step S313), and the purchase is completed (step S314).

[0059] The purchaser terminal 50 starts the application 53a and reads the purchase code PC with the camera 51 (step S401). That is, the camera 51 functions as a third acquisition unit that acquires the purchase code PC. This application 53a may be a dedicated application or an application service that runs on an existing application.

[0060] Next, the application 53a started in step S401 displays the BOX number and the purchase price on the display unit 52 of the purchaser terminal 50 (step S402). This display is, for example, the screen shown in T205 in Fig. 7. Note that although the random code RC is displayed in T205, it is not yet displayed at the stage of step S402, as will be described later.

[0061] Next, it is determined whether a payment operation has been performed in the application 53a (step S403). A payment operation may be determined, for example, by pressing the "Make Payment" button on T205. If a payment operation has not been performed (step S403; NO), the process returns to step S402. If a payment operation has been performed (step S403; YES), the payment is executed (step S404). Payment is made electronically using a credit card, electronic money, or the like (cash is not accepted).

[0062] Next, the application 53a causes the display unit 52 to display the random code RC in the purchase code (step S405). That is, the display is as shown in T205 in FIG. 7. In this embodiment, by displaying the random code RC after payment is completed, it is possible to prevent the door from being unlocked before payment is made. That is, the display unit 52 functions as a third display unit that displays the random code RC.

[0063] Then, the application 53a notifies the management system 60 of the purchase information (step S406). That is, the purchase information is transmitted from the communication unit 54 to the management system 60 via the network N. The purchase information includes the purchase date and time, locker ID, BOX number, sales price, and random code. The management system 60 holds and manages sales information including this information.

[0064] According to this embodiment, the locker device 1, which is equipped with a plurality of locker boxes 32 and in which merchandise is stored, displays a storage code SC based on a predetermined storage operation and is equipped with an operation display unit 21 into which a random code RC included in the storage code SC is input. The locker device 1 is further equipped with a control unit 28 that, if the input random code RC is authentic, assigns and unlocks one of the plurality of locker boxes 32 selected by the seller 4.

[0065] By doing this, by inputting the random code RC when entering goods, it becomes possible to confirm that the seller is a legitimate vendor without connecting the locker device 1, which is a goods vending device (unmanned vending machine), to a network. Therefore, proper processing can be performed when goods are entered into the warehouse with a simple configuration that does not include communication devices, etc.

[0066] Furthermore, operation display unit 21 displays purchase code PC after payment based on a predetermined purchasing operation and prompts the purchaser to enter random code RC included in the purchase code, and if random code RC is authentic, control unit 28 unlocks locker box 32 in which the product specified by the purchasing operation is stored. This prevents unauthorized unlocking by anyone other than the purchaser operating locker device 1, since the locker box cannot be unlocked unless the random code included in the purchase code is entered. Furthermore, by presenting the random code to the purchaser after payment, it is possible to prevent the product from being taken out without payment.

[0067] The warehousing code RC and the purchase code PC are configured as one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcodes. By doing so, the warehousing code RC and the purchase code PC can be compactly organized while including the necessary information, making them easy to use for the seller 4 and the purchaser 5.

[0068] Furthermore, the random code RC is information that is valid from one storage operation until the end of sales of the stored product, so that it can be prevented from being misused for products stored in other locker boxes 32.

[0069] Furthermore, the locker device 1 acquires a seller code using the code reader 22 when an item is stored. The seller code includes at least information about the expiration date of the seller, and the operation display unit 21 displays the storage information if the expiration date is not reached at the time of the storage operation. By doing so, if the expiration date has passed, it becomes possible to refuse storage as the seller is not authorized. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the authorized seller before storage.

[0070] Furthermore, since the locker device 1 allows the seller 4 to input the selling price of the product through the operation display unit 21, the seller 4 can set any selling price.

[0071] The seller terminal 40 also includes a camera 41 that acquires the storage code SC and a display unit 42 that displays the random code RC included in the storage code. This allows the storage code SC to be acquired from the locker device 1 without communication, and also allows confirmation that the random code RC was successfully entered into the locker device 1.

[0072] The purchaser terminal 50 also includes a camera 51 that acquires the purchase code PC and a display unit 52 that displays the random code RC. This allows the purchaser 5 to easily purchase a product by acquiring the purchase code PC using the purchaser terminal 50. Furthermore, for example, by entering the random code RC after completing payment, the locker device 1 can be notified of the completion of payment without communication, and the locker device 1 can confirm the completion of payment without communicating with the outside.

[0073] Furthermore, by using general-purpose terminal devices such as smartphones for both the seller terminal 40 and the purchaser terminal 50, the unmanned sales service can be easily used by installing an app, etc. Furthermore, by using the seller terminal 40 and the purchaser terminal 50 as communication devices for the unmanned sales service, it is possible to reduce the cost of communication with the management system 60.

[0074] Furthermore, since the goods sales system 100 does not handle cash when purchasing goods, the locker device 1 does not need to incorporate equipment such as a banknote processing unit or a coin processing unit, and there is no need to replenish change or collect usage fees.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. In other words, a person skilled in the art can implement various modifications in accordance with conventionally known knowledge without departing from the gist of the present invention. As long as such modifications still include the configuration of the product sales device and product sales system of the present invention, they are of course included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1. Locker device (item sales device) 21 Operation control unit (display unit, first acquisition unit, input unit) 22 Code reader (second acquisition unit) 28 Control Unit 32 Locker box (storage area) 40 Seller terminal (first terminal device) 41 Camera (Second Acquisition Unit) 42 Display section (second display section) 50 Purchaser terminal (second terminal device) 51 Camera (Third Acquisition Unit) 52 Display section (3rd display section) 100 Locker system (sales system) SC Receipt Code (information about the receipt) RC random code (confirmation information) PC purchase code (purchase information)

Claims

1. A goods sales device comprising a plurality of storage units in which goods are stored, a display unit that displays inventory information, which is information related to the inventory of the product, in a format that can be read by an external device based on a predetermined inventory operation; a first acquisition unit that acquires confirmation information included in the inventory information from an external source; a control unit that unlocks one of the plurality of storage units when the acquired confirmation information is authentic; A goods sales device comprising:

2. the display unit displays purchase information, which is information related to the purchase of the product, in a manner readable by an external device based on a predetermined purchase operation; the first acquisition unit acquires the confirmation information included in the purchase information from an external source; If the acquired confirmation information is authentic, the control unit unlocks the storage unit in which the product designated by the purchase operation is stored.

2. The article selling device according to claim 1.

3. 3. The goods sales device according to claim 2, wherein the inventory information and the purchase information are one-dimensional or two-dimensional bar codes.

4. 5. The goods sales device according to claim 1, wherein the confirmation information is valid from one storing operation to the end of sales of the stored goods.

5. a second acquisition unit that acquires seller information that is information about a seller of the product; the warehousing operation includes acquisition of the seller information by the second acquisition unit, The seller information includes at least information on the expiration date of the seller's status, The display unit displays the warehousing information if the expiration date is within the expiration date at the time of the warehousing operation.

5. The article selling device according to claim 1, wherein the article selling device is a device for selling articles.

6. 6. The goods sales device according to claim 1, further comprising an input unit for inputting a selling price of the goods.

7. A product sales system including a product sales device having a plurality of storage units in which products are stored, and a first terminal device capable of acquiring information output by the product sales device, The goods selling device, a display unit that displays inventory information, which is information related to the inventory of the product, in a format that can be read by an external device based on a predetermined inventory operation; a first acquisition unit that acquires confirmation information included in the inventory information from an external source; a control unit that unlocks one of the plurality of storage units when the acquired confirmation information is authentic, The first terminal device A second acquisition unit that acquires the inventory information; a second display unit that displays confirmation information included in the inventory information; A product sales system comprising:

8. a second terminal device carried by a purchaser who purchases the commodity from the commodity sales device; The goods selling device, the display unit displays purchase information, which is information related to the purchase of the product, in a manner readable by an external device based on a predetermined purchase operation; the first acquisition unit acquires the confirmation information included in the purchase information, If the acquired confirmation information is authentic, the control unit unlocks the storage unit in which the product designated by the purchase operation is stored, The second terminal device a third acquisition unit that acquires the purchase information; and a third display unit that displays the confirmation information.

8. The goods sales system according to claim 7.

9. 9. The goods sales system according to claim 8, wherein the second terminal device displays the confirmation information on the third display unit after payment of the price of the goods desired to be purchased has been completed.

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