JP2008059103A - Store retrieval system and store retrieval method used for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a store retrieval system for searching a store satisfying the free request of a user. <P>SOLUTION: A retrieval system server presents desired condition information from a user to a server registration store in the periphery of the current location of a user based on location data and request condition information transmitted from a portable terminal. The server registration store presents advertisement information following the request of the user to the retrieval system server. The retrieval system server discloses the advertisement information of the other stores. The server registration store changes advertisements presented for the first time when it is possible to provide a much more satisfactory price while viewing the circumstances of the other stores. The retrieval system server discloses the advertisement information from the server registration store on the Web to the user. After the lapse of a predetermined limitation time, the retrieval system server transmits a plurality of advertisement information presented from the server registration store to the portable terminal of the user. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a store search system and a store search method used therefor, and more particularly to store information search using a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.

  In recent years, mobile terminals such as mobile phones have become more multifunctional and can access the Internet. Along with this, it is possible for a user of a portable terminal to obtain information on a store near the current location via the Internet or the like, and various methods for obtaining the information have been proposed.

  This kind of acquisition method includes a method in which the user of the mobile terminal obtains regional information that satisfies the user's desire even in an area where no land intuition is found (for example, see Patent Document 1), position data of the mobile terminal and the mobile terminal A method of providing the nearest store that handles the corresponding product based on the product data from and the inventory information of the product (see, for example, Patent Document 2), the user's current position and the user's current position A method (for example, refer to Patent Document 3) for displaying the stores on the map has been proposed.

JP 2002-091974 A JP 2002-157508 A JP 2003-057066 A

  However, in the conventional store information obtaining method described above, when a user searches for a store, only the information determined by the information provider can be browsed, and a store that satisfies the user's free request is searched. There is a problem that can not be.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a store search system and a store search method used therefor that can solve the above-described problems and can search for a store that satisfies the user's free requirements.

A store search system according to the present invention is a store search system that searches stores around the current position of the terminal in a portable terminal including a position information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System),
The portable terminal has means for transmitting user information of the terminal and a desired condition for searching the store to a server on the Web,
The information terminal of the store registered in the server on the Web and around the current position of the portable terminal includes means for transmitting advertisement information that meets the desired condition to the portable terminal.

A first store search method according to the present invention is a store search method for searching a store around the current position of the terminal in a portable terminal including a position information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System),
The portable terminal transmits user information of the terminal and a desired condition for searching the store to a server on the web,
An information terminal registered in the server on the Web and in the vicinity of the current position of the portable terminal transmits advertisement information that meets the desired condition to the portable terminal.

A second store search method according to the present invention is a store search method for searching stores around the current position of the terminal in a portable terminal including a position information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System),
The mobile terminal executes a process of transmitting user information of the terminal and a desired condition when searching for the store to a server on the Web,
An information terminal registered in the server on the Web and in the vicinity of the current position of the portable terminal performs processing for transmitting advertisement information that meets the desired condition to the portable terminal.

  In other words, the store search system of the present invention allows a user who has a portable terminal having a location information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System) to search for a restaurant around the current location on a server on the Web. After inputting user information and desired conditions through the portable terminal, the information terminal of the store around the current location registered in the server on the Web directly advertises advertisements according to the user's wishes to each user.

  The advertisement information from the store is composed of text and image data, and the user can refer to the advertisement information through a mobile terminal by accessing the Web, receiving an email, or the like. Further, when a user inputs desired conditions to the mobile terminal, the user can input in a free format including ambiguous expressions.

  When the user selects one desired store from the information of a plurality of stores displayed on the mobile terminal, the mobile terminal notifies the selection information to the information terminal of the selected store. By doing this, the user can find a store that meets the desired conditions from a number of restaurants around the current position.

  Further, the mobile terminal can check the advertisement information from the store information terminal in real time, and since the input format is a free format, it is possible to convey the user's own idea to the store side. Furthermore, since information on other stores is also disclosed on the mobile terminal, it is possible to change to advertising information superior to competing other stores in stores around the current position.

  As described above, in the store search system of the present invention, there are a large number of users of mobile terminals by providing information such that stores registered in the server satisfy the requirements that meet the needs of each user of the mobile terminal. It is possible to search for stores that meet the desired conditions from the surrounding restaurants.

  In the store search system of the present invention, the advertisement information from the store is published on the Web, so that the user can check the advertisement information in real time through the portable terminal.

  Further, in the store search system of the present invention, since the desired condition input from the mobile terminal is a free format, it is possible to convey the user's own idea of the mobile terminal to the store side.

  Furthermore, in the store search system of the present invention, information on other stores is also disclosed on the Web, so that the advertisement information of the own store can be changed to advertisement information superior to other competing stores.

  By adopting the above-described configuration and operation, the present invention can obtain an effect that a shop that satisfies a user's free request can be searched.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a store search system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a store search system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite 1, a mobile terminal 2 such as a mobile phone, a search system server 3, and a store (PC (Personal Computer)) ( B-D) It is comprised from the information terminals 4a-4c.

  The mobile terminal 2 has a function of acquiring the current position information of the user A using a signal from the GPS satellite 1. The search system server 3 is on the Internet 100 (Web), obtains location information of the user A, desired condition information, and advertisement information from the registered store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c. (BD) The information terminals 4a to 4c and the display on the portable terminal 2 of the user A and data expansion are performed.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the mobile terminal 2 of FIG. In FIG. 2, a portable terminal 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, an operation unit 24 having various keys, a display such as a liquid crystal screen The unit 25 includes a position information data unit 26 and a radio unit 27.

  The CPU 21 has a function of performing arithmetic processing and controls the mobile terminal 2 as a whole. The ROM 22 is a memory for storing a control program for the CPU 21, and the RAM 23 is a memory used as a work area when the CPU 21 executes the control program. The operation unit 24 is various keys used when the user A inputs desired conditions, and the display unit 25 includes a liquid crystal screen for displaying advertisement information and the like.

  The location information data unit 26 includes a GPS radio unit 261 including a GPS signal receiving antenna (not shown), and a GPS decoder unit 262 that converts a signal from the GPS radio unit 261 into location information data. Get location information. The wireless unit 27 has a function of accessing the search system server 3, transmitting the location information of the mobile terminal 2 and desired condition information input from the user A, and downloading information and receiving messages.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a connection state between the mobile terminal 2 and the search system server 3 of FIG. In FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 2 takes out data from the search system server 3 through the base station 5, the packet network 200, the packet network gateway 6, and the Internet 100.

  FIG. 4 is a sequence chart showing the operation of the store search system according to one embodiment of the present invention. The operation of the store search system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the mobile terminal 2 receives a GPS signal by the GPS receiving unit 261, converts the received signal into position data by the GPS decoder unit 262, and obtains information on the current position of the user A. When the user A inputs desired conditions for searching for a store through the operation unit 24, the mobile terminal 2 transmits the position data and desired condition information to the search system server 3 through the wireless unit 27 (a1 in FIG. 4). ). It should be noted that the desired condition input by the user A may not be a specific format but may be a free format.

  Based on the position data and desired condition information sent from the mobile terminal 2, the search system server 4 sends a server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4 a to 4 c] around the current position of the user A from the user A. The desired condition information is presented (a2 in FIG. 4).

  The server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] retrieves advertisement information (information including text and image data, including price, service content, etc.) in accordance with user A's request. 3 (a3 in FIG. 4). Here, since the server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] can see the advertisement information of other stores on the Web, the search system server 3 displays the advertisement information of other stores on the Web. It is made public (a4 in FIG. 4).

  When the server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] can provide an even better price while looking at the status of other stores, it changes the advertisement presented first (a5 in FIG. 4). The search system server 3 publishes advertisement information from the server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] to the user A on the Web or the like (a6 in FIG. 4).

  After the preset time limit, the search system server 3 transmits a plurality of pieces of advertisement information presented so far from the server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] to the mobile terminal 2 of the user A. (A7 in FIG. 4). When the user A selects a store to reserve based on a plurality of advertisement information sent from the search system server 3, the mobile terminal 2 transmits the selection information to the search system server 3, and the search system server 3 receives the information from the mobile terminal 2. The selected information is transmitted to the corresponding server registration store [store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c] (a9 in FIG. 4).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the registered store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c send information (advertisement information) that satisfies a request that meets the needs of each user via the search system server 3. By providing it to the mobile terminal 2, the user A can find a restaurant that satisfies the desired condition from a number of restaurants around the current position.

  In the present embodiment, the advertisement information from the store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c is published on the Web via the search system server 3, so that the user A confirms the advertisement information in real time. Can do.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the desired condition input to the store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c is a free format, the user A's original idea is transferred to the store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c side. I can tell you.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the advertising information from the store (BD) information terminals 4a to 4c is released, the advertising information of other stores is also released, so that the advertising information is superior to those of the competing other stores. It is also possible to change.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a store search system according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5, in another embodiment of the present invention, the system is not limited to a restaurant as in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, but applied to stores (services) in various fields. That is, the search system server 3 includes the server registration stores B1, B2,..., C1, C2,. Is provided to the mobile terminal 2 of the user.

  Examples of groups are as follows. As a first example, there is an example in which information about whether it is difficult to obtain (books, devices, etc.), information on whether or not the information provider is available, price information, etc. are provided and communicated to the user. As a second example, there is an example applied to a hospital contractor. In this case, the user is provided with information such as a specific treatment method in the hospital contractor and a corresponding method.

  Further, as a third example having volunteer elements, there is an example applied to career guidance, job hunting, trouble counseling and the like. In the third example, as an advantage of the information provider, when the user thinks that there is meaningful information, it can be applied to a service that gives points to the information provider. At that time, the user can refer to points and past logs, and can confirm reliability and the like.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a store search system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Another embodiment of the present invention is the same as the above-described embodiment of the present invention except that a Poc (Push to talk over cellular) service is used. This Poc service is used when viewing advertisement information in the process of a6 in FIG.

  6, the store search system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a search system server 3, a user mobile terminal (MS: Mobile Station) 11, a Poc server 12, a presence server 13, and a GLMS (Group and List). Management Server) 14.

  The Poc server 12 manages images and text data of the mobile terminal (MS) 11 and the search system server 3, and transmits and receives data of the mobile terminal (MS) 11 and the search system server 3. The presence server 13 is a user information database of the mobile terminal (MS) 11, and transmits user information [presence information (for example, user status information such as whether information can be received)] to the Poc server 12.

  The GLMS 14 is another user information database in the same group, and sends user information (group information) in the same group to the mobile terminal (MS) 11. In addition, the mobile terminal (MS) 11 performs an operation of transmitting current position data and desired condition information in the group to the PoC server 12. By doing this, the user can browse the exchange of store advertisement information in real time on the screen of the mobile terminal (MS) 11.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the shop search system by one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the portable terminal of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the connection state of the portable terminal of FIG. 1, and a search system server. It is a sequence chart which shows operation | movement of the shop search system by one Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the shop search system by the other Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the shop search system by another Example of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 GPS satellite
2 Mobile devices
3 Search system server 4a-4c Store (BD) information terminal
5 base stations
6 Packet network gateway 11 Mobile terminal (MS)
12 Poc server 13 Presence server 14 GLMS
21 CPU
22 ROM
23 RAM
24 operation unit 25 display unit 26 position information data unit 27 radio unit 31-33 information provider group (BD)
100 Internet 200 Packet network 261 GPS radio unit 262 GPS decoder unit B1, B2,
C1, C2,
D1, D2 server registration store

Claims (13)

A store search system that searches a mobile terminal including a location information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System) for a store around the current position of the terminal,
The portable terminal has means for transmitting user information of the terminal and a desired condition for searching the store to a server on the Web,
A store search system registered in the server on the Web and having a means for transmitting advertisement information in accordance with the desired condition to the portable terminal, the information terminal of the store around the current position of the portable terminal. . The advertising information is composed of at least text and image data,
The store search system according to claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal can refer to the advertisement information by at least accessing the server on the Web and receiving an e-mail.   The store search system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the desired condition can be input to the portable terminal in an arbitrary format. The advertisement information from other stores can be referred to by accessing the server on the Web,
The store search system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the advertisement information is freely changeable based on advertisement information from the other store.   The store search system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the advertisement information is information from each of the stores grouped in advance.   The store search system according to any one of claims 1, 3, and 5, wherein the advertisement information is distributed to the mobile terminal by a Poc (Push to talk over cellular) service. A store search method for searching stores around the current position of the terminal in a mobile terminal including a position information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System),
The portable terminal transmits user information of the terminal and a desired condition for searching the store to a server on the web,
A store search method, characterized in that an information terminal registered in the server on the Web and in the vicinity of the current position of the mobile terminal transmits advertisement information that meets the desired condition to the mobile terminal. A store search method for searching stores around the current position of the terminal in a mobile terminal including a position information acquisition function by GPS (Global Positioning System),
The mobile terminal executes a process of transmitting user information of the terminal and a desired condition when searching for the store to a server on the Web,
The store information registered in the server on the Web and in the vicinity of the current location of the mobile terminal executes a process of transmitting advertisement information that meets the desired condition to the mobile terminal. Method. The advertising information is composed of at least text and image data,
9. The store search method according to claim 7, wherein the mobile terminal can refer to the advertisement information at least by accessing the server on the Web and receiving an e-mail.   The store search method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the desired condition can be input to the mobile terminal in an arbitrary format. The advertisement information from other stores can be referred to by accessing the server on the Web,
The store search method according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the advertisement information is freely changeable based on advertisement information from the other store.   The store search method according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the advertisement information is information from each of the stores grouped in advance.   The store according to any one of claims 7, 8, 10, and 12, wherein the advertisement information is distributed to the mobile terminal by a Poc (Push to talk over cellular) service. retrieval method.

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