ELECTRONIC RECEIPT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

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ELECTRONIC RECEIPT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537608 titled 'ELECTRONIC RECEIPT DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The electronic receipt dispensing system described in the patent application includes a transaction system server, a database, and a point-of-sale (POS) terminal.

The transaction system server stores registered commodity information in the database for a sales transaction at the POS terminal.
After a request for a printed receipt, the transaction system server generates printing data for a transaction receipt based on stored information in the database and transmits it to the POS terminal.
For electronic receipts, the transaction system server generates electronic receipt cooperation data based on the stored information and transmits it to an electronic receipt system server.

Potential Applications: - Retail stores - Restaurants - Gas stations - Any business that issues receipts for transactions

Problems Solved: - Streamlining receipt generation process - Providing both printed and electronic receipts - Efficiently managing transaction data

Benefits: - Improved customer experience - Reduced paper waste - Enhanced transaction record-keeping

Commercial Applications: - Implementation in retail chains - Integration with existing POS systems - Licensing to businesses for receipt management

Questions about Electronic Receipt Dispensing System: 1. How does this system improve efficiency in transaction processing? 2. What are the environmental benefits of offering electronic receipts alongside printed ones?

Frequently Updated Research: - Stay updated on advancements in electronic receipt technology - Monitor trends in digital transaction management systems.

Original Abstract Submitted

According to one embodiment, an electronic receipt dispensing system includes a transaction system server, a database, and a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. The transaction system server stores registered commodity information in the database for a sales transaction at the POS terminal. The transaction system server generates, after a request for a printed receipt, printing data for a transaction receipt for a completed sales transaction based on stored information in the database, then transmits the generated printing data to the POS terminal. After a request for an electronic receipt, the transaction system server generates electronic receipt cooperation data for a transaction receipt for the completed sales transaction based on the stored information in the database, then transmits the electronic receipt cooperation data to an electronic receipt system server.