18550596. TERMINAL DEVICE, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

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TERMINAL DEVICE, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT METHOD

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Hiroyoshi Ohmiya of Kadoma-shi, Osaka (JP)

Takuro Ito of Kadoma-shi, Osaka (JP)

TERMINAL DEVICE, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18550596 titled 'TERMINAL DEVICE, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND PRODUCT PROVISION MANAGEMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a product provision management system that simplifies the process for users receiving a subscription service with periodic product provision to select a product equivalent to a charged amount for a contract period.

  • Terminal device provided for user interaction
  • Product provision management server for managing subscription service combining leasing/rental of home appliances and periodic product provision
  • Determination unit to assess if additional product provision is possible within a predetermined time period based on authentication information
  • Communication unit to transmit image information to user's terminal device for displaying available products
      1. Potential Applications
  • Subscription-based services with periodic product provision
  • Leasing or rental services combined with product provision
      1. Problems Solved
  • Simplifying the selection process for users receiving subscription services
  • Efficient management of product provision for service providers
      1. Benefits
  • Enhanced user experience in selecting products
  • Streamlined management of subscription services
  • Improved efficiency in providing products to users


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is a product provision management system that makes it easier for a user, who is receiving a subscription service including periodic provision of a product, to select a product equivalent to a charged amount of money for a contract period. The product provision management system in the present disclosure is provided with a terminal device, and a product provision management server for managing the subscription service that combines leasing or rental of a home electric appliance and the periodic provision of the product, the product provision management server including a determination unit for determining whether or not it is possible for the user to be additionally provided with a product within a predetermined period of time based on authentication information and a communication unit for transmitting, to the terminal device owned by the user, image information for causing a providable product display screen to be displayed based on the determination.