17766303. PURCHASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS, PURCHASE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
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PURCHASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS, PURCHASE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
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PURCHASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS, PURCHASE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17766303 titled 'PURCHASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS, PURCHASE MANAGEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
- A server apparatus creates a list of items to be purchased by receiving item identification information scanned from a code attached to each item. - The server generates checkout information based on the list of items to be purchased and transmits the list to a mobile terminal. - A checkout machine acquires the checkout information from the mobile terminal. - The checkout machine displays an age confirmation screen when an item requiring age confirmation is included in the list of items to be purchased. - The checkout machine completes the age confirmation when acquiring age confirmation information.
Potential Applications
- Retail stores - Grocery stores - Convenience stores
Problems Solved
- Streamlining the checkout process - Ensuring age verification for restricted items
Benefits
- Faster checkout process - Improved accuracy in item identification - Enhanced security for age-restricted items
Original Abstract Submitted
A server apparatus creates a list of items to be purchased by receiving item identification information scanned from a code attached to each item, generates checkout information based on the list of items to be purchased, and transmits the list to a mobile terminal. A checkout machine acquires the checkout information from the mobile terminal, and displays an age confirmation screen when an item requiring an age confirmation is included in the list of items to be purchased. The checkout machine completes the age confirmation when acquiring age confirmation information.
