18267246. SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267246 titled 'SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application abstract describes a settlement device that can acquire settlement information for a commodity registered by a customer using a terminal device or by the settlement device itself, and then perform settlement for a price using the acquired information.
- The settlement device includes at least one memory and at least one processor.
- The processor is configured to execute instructions to accept a selection between two processes of acquiring settlement information.
- The first process involves acquiring settlement information of a commodity registered using a terminal device by the customer.
- The second process involves acquiring settlement information of a commodity registered by the settlement device itself, which has a registration function for registering the commodity through customer operation.
- The selected process is then performed, and settlement is carried out for a price using the acquired information.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in retail settings, online marketplaces, and any other business where commodities are sold and settlement needs to be processed efficiently.
Problems Solved
This technology streamlines the settlement process for commodities, making it easier for customers to make purchases and for businesses to manage transactions.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in settlement processing, enhanced customer experience, and potentially increased sales due to smoother transaction processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include point-of-sale systems, e-commerce platforms, inventory management systems, and any business that involves selling goods or services.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing settlement devices or systems used in retail or financial industries that automate payment processing and transaction management.
Unanswered Questions
How does the settlement device ensure the security of the acquired settlement information?
The abstract does not provide details on the security measures implemented by the settlement device to protect the acquired settlement information from unauthorized access or breaches.
What types of commodities can be registered and settled using this device?
The abstract does not specify the range or limitations of commodities that can be registered and settled using the described settlement device.
Original Abstract Submitted
A settlement device according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes: at least one memory configured to store instructions; and at least one processor configured to execute the instructions to: accept a selection of one of a first process of acquiring settlement information of a commodity registered using a terminal device used by a customer and a second process of acquiring settlement information of a commodity registered by the settlement device having a registration function of registering the commodity through an operation of a customer; and perform the selected first or second process and perform settlement for a price using the acquired settlement information.
