Method and apparatus for selling albums through kiosk, and recording medium

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method and an apparatus for selling albums through a kiosk, and a recording medium. The method for selling albums through a kiosk, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises the steps of: receiving an album purchase request signal from the kiosk; selecting one unique code from among unique codes stored for an album for which the purchase request signal has been received; generating an identification code and matching the selected unique code to the identification code; and transmitting the identification code to the kiosk.

Description

Method, device, and recording media for selling records through a kiosk

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method, apparatus, and recording medium for selling sound recordings through a kiosk.

[0002] Media such as CDs, MDs, and LPs have been used as media for distributing music albums. To play music albums on these media, one must not only carry the media at all times but also use a dedicated player, which is inconvenient. Furthermore, since these media are primarily made of plastic, environmental pollution issues are emerging in the recent music market, where they are mass-produced and consumed.

[0003] Recently, to address these issues, "smart albums" have emerged and are gaining prominence, enabling access to music and other content via smart devices rather than traditional media such as CDs. Smart albums consist of media containing identification codes, such as NFC or QR codes; when a user scans an identification code with a smart device, the server transmits the album content assigned to that code to the device, allowing access.

[0004] Meanwhile, just like existing music media, smart albums are produced by forecasting demand in advance and sold online and offline.

[0005] Under these conventional production and sales methods, if demand forecasts are inaccurate, albums may not be sold to consumers in a timely manner, or conversely, obsolete inventory may result. Furthermore, conventional sales methods, particularly offline sales, can make it difficult to immediately verify sales volume and reflect it in the statistics.

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to solve the problems of the prior art described above.

[0007] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a method and apparatus for selling records that can replace traditional record media and prevent resource waste and waste generation resulting from the occurrence of obsolete inventory.

[0008] In addition, the present disclosure also aims to provide a method and apparatus for selling albums capable of identifying album sales information in real time.

[0009] Representative configurations of the present disclosure for achieving the above objectives are as follows.

[0010] A method for selling a record through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes the steps of receiving a record purchase request signal from a kiosk, selecting one unique code from among unique codes stored for the record for which the purchase request signal was received, generating an identification code and matching the selected unique code with the identification code, and transmitting the identification code to the kiosk.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in the step of selecting one unique code, one unique code among the stored unique codes can be randomly selected.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an identification code transmitted to a kiosk may be configured to be printed on a record output from the kiosk.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the identification code may be a QR code.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a record output from a kiosk may include a photograph of an artist associated with the record.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the kiosk may be configured to display an image of the album in advance before the album is printed.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, after the step of receiving a record purchase request signal, the method may further include the step of generating a signal regarding record sales information and transmitting it to a sales volume aggregation server.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a signal regarding record sales information may include at least one of a sales country, a sales region, a sales store, and buyer information.

[0018] An apparatus for selling a record through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a record management unit configured to store a unique code for a record and select one of the unique codes stored for a record for which a purchase request signal is received; an identification code management unit configured to generate an identification code and match the selected unique code with the identification code for a record for which a purchase request signal is received; and a communication unit configured to receive a record purchase request from a kiosk and transmit the identification code that matches the selected unique code to the kiosk.

[0019] In addition to the above, other methods for implementing the present disclosure, other devices, and a recording medium for recording a computer program for executing the method are further provided.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, albums can be produced and sold by printing them out via a kiosk upon a user's purchase request, without producing the albums in advance. Accordingly, album inventory can be managed efficiently, and the occurrence of obsolete inventory can be prevented in advance, thereby preventing resource waste and the generation of waste.

[0021] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the present disclosure can identify album sales information in real time by generating a signal regarding album sales information in response to an album purchase request through a kiosk.

[0022] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, albums can be produced and output in various forms through a kiosk, thereby giving individual albums collectible value.

[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system environment for providing a sales service for a record through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating the functional configuration of a server for selling records according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating the functional configuration of a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the process of generating an output image according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a sound recording according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary process of selling music albums through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0030] 100: System for providing record sales services through kiosks

[0031] 110: Record Sales Server

[0032] 120: Kiosk

[0033] 130: Sales volume aggregation server

[0034] 202: Record Management Department

[0035] 204: Identification Code Management Department

[0036] 206: Communications Department

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, specific descriptions of already known functions and configurations are omitted where it is deemed that doing so would unnecessarily obscure the essence of the present disclosure. Furthermore, it should be understood that the content described below relates only to one embodiment of the present disclosure and that the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0038] The terms used in this disclosure are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this disclosure. For example, a component expressed in the singular should be understood as a concept including a plural component unless the context clearly implies only the singular. Terms such as "comprising" or "having" used in this disclosure are intended only to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this disclosure, and the use of such terms is not intended to exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0039] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, a 'module' or 'part' refers to a functional part that performs at least one function or operation, and may be implemented in hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software. Additionally, a plurality of 'modules' or 'parts' may be integrated into at least one software module and implemented by at least one processor, except for 'modules' or 'parts' that need to be implemented in specific hardware.

[0040] Additionally, unless otherwise defined, all terms used in this disclosure, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology and should not be interpreted as being overly limited or expanded unless explicitly defined otherwise in this disclosure.

[0041] In this specification, for convenience of explanation, a work released including content such as an artist's sound source is referred to as an album, and each medium (physical or digital) that enables the use of said content is referred to as a sound recording.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system environment for providing a sales service for a record through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 1, a system (100) for providing a sales service for a record through a kiosk (hereinafter, a record sales service) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a record sales server (110), a kiosk (120), a sales volume aggregation server (130), and a user terminal (140).

[0045] Here, an album is a product containing music released by an artist, and may include additional products related to the music in addition to the music. For example, additional products may include photo cards of the artist, videos related to the artist including music videos, the artist's voice, other artist-related goods, etc.

[0046] A user terminal (140) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a digital device that includes the function of connecting to and communicating with a record sales server (110) through a communication network. In one embodiment, the user terminal (140) may be a digital device equipped with memory means and equipped with a microprocessor to have computational capabilities, such as a smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, laptop computer, workstation, PDA, web pad, mobile phone, etc., and is not limited to a specific form. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user terminal (140) may include an application to support the function according to the present disclosure. Such an application may be downloaded from a record sales server (110) or an external application distribution server (not shown).

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, various forms of user input received on a user terminal (140) can be transmitted to a record sales server (110) via a communication network (not shown). User input for using a record can be transmitted to a record sales server (110) via a communication network. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user terminal (140) can receive various signals regarding a record transmitted from an external source (e.g., a record sales server (110)) via a communication network.

[0048] A communication network according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be configured regardless of the mode of communication, such as wired or wireless communication, and may be configured as various communication networks, such as a Local Area Network (LAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), or a Wide Area Network (WAN). Preferably, the communication network referred to herein may be the known Internet or the World Wide Web (WWW). However, the communication network may include, in at least a part thereof, a known wired or wireless data communication network, a known telephone network, or a known wired or wireless television communication network, without being limited thereto.

[0049] For example, the communication network may be a wireless data communication network that implements conventional communication methods, such as WiFi communication, WiFi-Direct communication, Long Term Evolution (LTE) communication, 5G communication, Bluetooth communication (including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication), infrared communication, ultrasonic communication, etc., in at least a part thereof. As another example, the communication network may be an optical communication network that implements conventional communication methods, such as Light Fidelity (LiFi), etc., in at least a part thereof.

[0050] A record sales server (110) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can communicate with a kiosk (120), a sales volume aggregation server (130), and a user terminal (140) through a communication network, and can support the sale of records through the kiosk (120) and provide various services or products related to records to the user terminal (140). In one embodiment, the record sales server (110) may be a server system, as a digital device equipped with memory means and equipped with a microprocessor to have computational capabilities.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a record sales server (110) receives a purchase request signal for a record from a kiosk (120) via a communication network, and can provide an identification code for the record for which the purchase request signal was received to a user via the kiosk (120).

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a record sales server (110) may provide online services related to a record to a user terminal (140) via a communication network. In one embodiment, the record sales server (110) may receive a user's request signal for the use of a record and provide sound sources and supplementary products included in the record. For example, when a user recognizes an identification code provided on the record through the user terminal (140), the identification code and user information or information of the user terminal (140) are transmitted to the record sales server (110). When the user information or information of the user terminal (140) is authenticated as relating to a legitimate user of the record corresponding to the identification code, the user may receive content included in the record, such as sound sources, from the record sales server (110) through the user terminal (140) or a dedicated application provided on the user terminal (140). However, the present disclosure is not limited to such embodiments, and it is also possible to provide content through the user terminal (140) via a content server separate from the record sales server (110).

[0053] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating the functional configuration of a record sales server according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, a record sales server (110) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a record management unit (202), an identification code management unit (204), and a communication unit (206). The components illustrated in FIG. 2 do not reflect all functions of the record sales server (110) and are not essential, so the record sales server (110) may include more components than those illustrated or fewer components.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the record management unit (202), the identification code management unit (204), and the communication unit (206) may be program modules, at least some of which communicate with an external system (not shown). These program modules may be included in the record sales server (110) in the form of an operating system, an application program module, and other program modules, and may be physically stored on various known storage devices. Additionally, these program modules may be stored in a remote storage device capable of communicating with the record sales server (110). Meanwhile, these program modules include, but are not limited to, routines, subroutines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., that perform specific tasks or execute specific abstract data types as described below according to the present disclosure.

[0056] A record management unit (202) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can perform the function of managing a unique code for a record.

[0057] Unlike traditional music media such as CDs, MDs, and LPs, smart albums are typically assigned a separate unique code for each album, and when a user recognizes the identification code included in the smart album through a user terminal, the unique code corresponding to the album is matched with the user or user terminal to provide the album's content. In this way, smart albums are assigned a unique code for each album, and a single unique code is managed to be matched to only one album.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the record management unit (202) may store and manage a plurality of unique codes for a single album containing the same content. For example, when an artist releases a single album, the record management unit (202) may store and manage a plurality of unique codes generated in relation to the album.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a record management unit (202) receives a signal requesting the purchase of a record of a specific artist from a kiosk (120), it may select one of the unique codes stored for the album of the artist. Additionally, the record management unit (202) may manage the selected unique code by matching it to a record purchased through the kiosk (120).

[0060] Specifically, when a user purchases an album through a kiosk (120), the kiosk (120) transmits an album purchase request signal to an album sales server (110), and the album management unit (202) of the album sales server (110) can select a unique code for the album for which the purchase request signal was received, that is, one of the unique codes stored for the corresponding artist's album, and match it to the album being purchased. At this time, the album management unit (202) can randomly select one of the stored unique codes and match it to the album being purchased. The album management unit (202) can record, store, and manage the matching relationship between the unique code and the album, and can manage the unique code so that it is not duplicated with another album once it has been matched.

[0061] Thus, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a unique code is not pre-matched to each album, but rather when a purchase request is made, the album management unit (202) selects a unique code and manages the albums by matching the selected unique code to the album being purchased.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the record management unit (202) can store and manage content regarding the album of the record. In addition, the record management unit (202) can determine whether the request for content provision is valid when there is a request for the use of a record by a user, for example, by recognizing the identification code of the record through a user terminal (140) as described below, and if valid, can provide the relevant content.

[0063] An identification code management unit (204) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can perform the function of generating and managing an identification code provided in a record. Here, an identification code refers to a unique code for identifying a record, and the identification code may contain information regarding the unique code of the record. For example, the identification code may be a barcode or a QR code, or another image containing information regarding the unique code of the record.

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a unique code for a record for which a purchase request signal has been received is selected and matched to the record in the record management unit (202), the identification code management unit (204) can generate an identification code to be used for the record and then match the unique code selected by the record management unit (202) with the generated identification code. In one embodiment, the matching information between the unique code and the identification code can be transmitted to and managed by the record management unit (202).

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the identification code management unit (204) can transmit an identification code generated through the communication unit (206) to the kiosk (120). The identification code transmitted to the kiosk (120) can function as a unique code that allows the album to be used by printing it together when the album purchased at the kiosk (120) is printed. Specifically, as described above, when a user recognizes the identification code printed on the album through the user terminal (140), the information of the identification code is transmitted to the album sales server (110) along with user information or information of the user terminal (140), and the album management unit (202) of the album sales server (110) can provide content corresponding to the unique code to the user terminal (140) if there is a unique code that matches the identification code.

[0066] A communication unit (206) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can perform the function of enabling data transmission and reception from / to the identification code management unit (204) and the record management unit (202), and can also function to communicate with an external communication network of the record sales server (110).

[0067] Meanwhile, a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an interface for a user to purchase a record and performs the function of outputting and providing a record to the user. In one embodiment, the kiosk (120) includes a display to provide a graphic interface to the user and can provide a record to the user in the form of an output with an identification code printed on it.

[0068] FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram schematically illustrating the functional configuration of a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 3, a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a payment management unit (302), an image management unit (304), a user input unit (306), an output unit (308), and a communication unit (310). The components illustrated in FIG. 3 do not reflect all functions of the kiosk (120) and are not essential, so the kiosk (120) may include more components than those illustrated or fewer components.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the payment management unit (302), image management unit (304), user input unit (306), output unit (308), and communication unit (312) may be program modules, at least some of which communicate with an external system (not shown). These program modules may be included in the kiosk (120) in the form of an operating system, an application program module, and other program modules, and may be physically stored on various known storage devices. Additionally, these program modules may be stored in a remote storage device capable of communicating with the kiosk (120). Meanwhile, these program modules include, but are not limited to, routines, subroutines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc., that perform specific tasks or execute specific abstract data types as described below according to the present disclosure.

[0071] A payment management unit (302) of a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure performs the function of generating payment information and a purchase request signal when purchasing a record. In one embodiment, the payment management unit (302) may be a payment module including a currency counter, a card terminal, an NFC payment terminal, etc.

[0072] An image management unit (304) of a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure performs the function of generating an image to be printed on a record. In one embodiment, the image management unit (304) receives an identification code of a record from a record sales server (110) and can generate an image of a record in which the identification code is placed at a pre-set location on the record or at a location selected by a user.

[0073] A user input unit (306) of a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure performs the function of obtaining input from a user. In one embodiment, the user input unit (306) may be an input module including a button. In another embodiment, the user input unit may be a touch panel combined with a display. Accordingly, the user can perform the purchase of a record by touching an input interface element appearing on the display.

[0074] An output unit (308) of a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure performs the function of printing outputs including sound recordings.

[0075] A communication unit (310) of a kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can perform the function of enabling data transmission and reception from / to a payment management unit (302), an image management unit (304), a user input unit (306), and an output unit (308), and can also function to communicate with an external communication network of the kiosk (120).

[0076] A kiosk (120) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can perform the sale of a record through the configuration described above and can provide a record including an identification code to a user.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the album provided through the kiosk (120) may be in the form of a photo card. For example, the kiosk (120) may output an album including a photo of an artist associated with the album. As another example, the kiosk (120) may output an album by combining a photo of a user with a photo of an artist.

[0078] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically illustrating the process of generating an output image according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 4(a), the kiosk (120) can display a photo of an artist on a screen (see FIG. 4(a)), and then composite the photo of the artist with a photo of a user (see FIG. 4(b)) and display it on the screen. Accordingly, the user can preview and decide on an image of a record containing the composite image through the screen.

[0080] In one embodiment, the user's photo may be a photo taken at the kiosk (120). To this end, the user input unit (306) of the kiosk (120) may include a camera. At this time, by displaying the image recognized by the camera in real time through the screen, the user can preview the image of the album, change the pose, etc., and take a photo.

[0081] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating various forms of a sound record according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 5, albums can be printed in various forms of images through a kiosk (120). Additionally, each album may have an identification code (ID code) generated and transmitted through an album sales server (110) printed on it.

[0083] In the illustrated embodiment, the album was described as containing a single photograph; however, alternatively, a single album may contain two or more photographs. Furthermore, while the above-described embodiment described the inclusion of an image in the album formed by compositing the user's photograph with an artist's image, alternatively, the album may be composed solely of a predetermined image (e.g., an artist's image) or solely of the user's photograph.

[0084] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an image of an artist constituting a record can be provided randomly depending on the user's selection. Specifically, the system is configured so that the user can select an image of an artist constituting a record, and can be configured to select a random image as a selectable option. For example, a list of selectable artist images may be displayed on the screen of the kiosk (120), and the list may include an item (e.g., a question mark-shaped icon) representing a random image. When a random image is selected, one of the images of an artist corresponding to a pre-specified random image pool among a plurality of artist images may be randomly selected and provided.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a sound recording is composed of two or more images, all of the images may be set as random images, or only some of the images may be set as random images.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a random image pool may form a pool different from a pool of images of a designated artist that can be selected. That is, the random image pool may include images of artists other than those that can be designated by the user. In one embodiment, the pool of designated images and the random image pool may be configured to be completely independent. In another embodiment, the pool of designated images and the random image pool may be configured to partially overlap. Additionally, each image included in the random image pool may be configured to be selected with different probabilities.

[0087] By providing random images in this way, users can possess albums containing images of artists that are not easily obtainable, which can stimulate user interest and further enhance marketability by adding scarcity value to the albums.

[0088] As such, the system (100) for providing a record sales service according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can provide a record in the form of output through a kiosk (120), thereby producing a record instantly and providing it to the user, and can enhance the collectible value and increase user satisfaction by creating a unique record using the user's photo and / or the artist's photo.

[0089] Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a sales volume aggregation server (130) can be linked with a record sales server (110) to aggregate the sales volume of a record.

[0090] In one embodiment, the record sales server (110) may generate a signal regarding record sales information based on a record purchase request signal and transmit it to the sales volume aggregation server (130). The sales volume aggregation server (130) may receive the signal regarding record sales information from the record sales server (110) via a communication network and aggregate the sales volume of the record based thereon. The aggregated sales volume may be reflected in the record chart in real time.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a record sales server (110) can obtain at least one of information regarding a sales country, sales region, sales store, and buyer based on information regarding a kiosk (120) where a purchase request signal is generated and a user making a purchase through it, and a signal regarding record sales information transmitted from the record sales server (110) to a sales volume aggregation server (130) may include at least one of such information regarding a sales country, sales region, sales store, and buyer. Accordingly, the sales volume aggregation server (130) can obtain accurate detailed information regarding record sales in real time.

[0092] As described above, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, sales can be made by printing the album immediately through a kiosk, and the album content can be provided to a user terminal (140) using an identification code printed on the album. Accordingly, content can be provided without traditional album media such as conventional CDs, MDs, and LPs, which not only significantly reduces album production costs but also eliminates the pre-production and distribution processes, thereby enabling efficient inventory management and preventing the generation of unnecessary waste.

[0093] In addition, the album can include not only photos of the artist but also photos of the user, and the album can be produced and provided in various other ways, so it can function as a kind of unique merchandise and satisfy the desires of the fandom.

[0094] Furthermore, as albums are produced and provided in real-time the moment they are sold, sales volume can be tallied in real time. Additionally, detailed sales information—such as the country, region, store, and buyer details—can be immediately obtained based on the location of the kiosk where the sale took place, making it possible to secure data that can be utilized for album marketing.

[0095] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary process of selling music albums through a kiosk according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Although the steps described below are described in a sequential order, some steps are not necessarily performed sequentially and may be modified to be performed simultaneously, or to have other steps added between steps.

[0096] First, in step (S602), the record sales server (110) receives a record purchase request signal. Specifically, the user can search for and select a record to purchase through the kiosk (120) and perform payment, and after the payment is completed, the record sales server (110) can receive the record purchase request signal generated by the kiosk (120) through a communication network. In one embodiment, the kiosk (120) can display an image of the record to be output in advance and allow the user to make a payment after checking the image of the record.

[0097] In step (S604), the record sales server (110) selects one of the unique codes stored for the record for which a purchase request signal has been received. In one embodiment, the record sales server (110) may randomly select one of the unique codes stored for the record.

[0098] In step (S606), the record sales server (110) generates an identification code and matches the identification code with a selected unique code. In one embodiment, the identification code may be a barcode or a QR code, or another form of image containing information regarding the unique code of the record.

[0099] In step (S608), the record sales server (110) transmits the generated identification code to the kiosk (120).

[0100] When the record sales server (110) receives a record purchase request signal from the kiosk (120), it may generate a signal regarding record sales information and transmit it to the sales volume aggregation server (130). Here, the signal regarding record sales information may include at least one of the sales country, sales region, sales store, and buyer information. The generation and transmission of the signal regarding record sales information may be performed after the step (S602) of receiving the record purchase request signal, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the generation and transmission of the signal regarding record sales information may be performed at any point after the step (S602).

[0101] Meanwhile, the kiosk (120) can print a record in the form of an output containing a received identification code and provide it to the user. At this time, the kiosk (120) can print and provide the record by placing the identification code at a pre-set location on the record or at a location selected by the user.

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a kiosk (120) may output a record including a photograph of an artist associated with the record. In one embodiment, the kiosk (120) may output a record by combining a photograph of a user and a photograph of an artist, or may output a record consisting only of a photograph of a user, or may output a record including other images.

[0103] The embodiments according to the present disclosure described above may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer components and recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the computer-readable recording medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the present disclosure or those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. Hardware devices may be modified into one or more software modules to perform processing according to the present disclosure, and vice versa.

[0104] Although the present disclosure has been described above with specific details such as specific components and limited embodiments, the embodiments are provided only to aid in a more comprehensive understanding of the present disclosure and are not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0105] Accordingly, the concept of the present disclosure should not be limited to the embodiments described above, and all things equivalent to or modified to the claims set forth below, as well as the claims described below, shall be considered to fall within the scope of the concept of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. As a method of selling albums through a kiosk, Step of receiving a record purchase request signal from a kiosk, A step of selecting one unique code from among the unique codes stored for a record for which a purchase request signal has been received, A step of generating an identification code and matching the selected unique code with the identification code, and Step of transmitting the above identification code to the kiosk including Method of selling albums through a kiosk.

2. In Paragraph 1, A method for selling albums through a kiosk, wherein in the step of selecting one unique code, one unique code among the stored unique codes is randomly selected.

3. In Paragraph 1, A method for selling albums through a kiosk, wherein the identification code transmitted to the kiosk is configured to be printed on an album output from the kiosk.

4. In Paragraph 3, A method of selling albums through a kiosk, wherein the above identification code is a QR code.

5. In Paragraph 3, A method of selling albums through a kiosk, wherein the albums printed from the above kiosk include a photo of an artist related to the album.

6. In Paragraph 3, A method for selling albums through a kiosk configured to display an image of the album in advance before the album is printed from the kiosk.

7. In Paragraph 1, After the step of receiving the above-mentioned record purchase request signal, A method for selling albums through a kiosk that further includes the step of generating a signal regarding album sales information and transmitting it to a sales volume aggregation server.

8. In Paragraph 7, A method for selling a record through a kiosk, wherein the signal regarding the record sales information includes at least one of the sales country, sales region, sales store, and buyer information.

9. A recording medium for recording a computer program for executing a method according to any one of paragraphs 1 through 8.

10. As a device for selling albums through a kiosk, A record management unit configured to store unique codes regarding a record and to select one of the unique codes stored regarding a record for which a purchase request signal has been received, An identification code management unit configured to generate an identification code and match the identification code with a unique code selected for the record for which the purchase request signal is received, and A communication unit configured to receive a request to purchase a record from a kiosk and transmit the identification code matching a selected unique code to the kiosk. including Record sales device via kiosk.

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