18393753. SERVER DEVICE AND METHOD simplified abstract (Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
SERVER DEVICE AND METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Makoto Hatasa of Shizuoka Shizuoka (JP)
Kazuki Nakamura of Ota Tokyo (JP)
SERVER DEVICE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393753 titled 'SERVER DEVICE AND METHOD
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a server device and method that enhance convenience for ordering and settling merchandise from multiple stores. The server receives order information and settlement preferences from a user terminal, then processes the total price of the ordered merchandise based on the selected settlement method.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Server device for improving convenience in ordering and settling merchandise from various stores.
- First reception unit for receiving order information from a user terminal.
- Second reception unit for receiving settlement preferences from the user terminal.
- Settlement unit for calculating the total price of the ordered merchandise based on the selected settlement method.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology could be applied in e-commerce platforms, retail chains, and online marketplaces to streamline the ordering and settlement process for customers.
- Problems Solved:**
The technology addresses the inconvenience of separately ordering and settling merchandise from multiple stores by providing a centralized system for both actions.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced convenience for customers ordering from multiple stores.
- Efficient settlement process for ordered merchandise.
- Streamlined user experience on e-commerce platforms.
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include integrating this technology into online shopping websites, mobile apps, and retail POS systems to improve customer satisfaction and increase sales.
- Questions about the Technology:**
1. How does this technology improve the overall shopping experience for customers? 2. What security measures are in place to protect user information during the ordering and settlement process?
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a server device and a method capable of improving convenience for an order and settlement of merchandise sold in a plurality of stores are provided. The server device includes: a first reception unit configured to receives, from a user terminal, order information instructing merchandise as an order target selected from merchandise sold in a plurality of stores; a second reception unit configured to receive, from the user terminal, a settlement type instructing a settlement method for the merchandise; and a settlement unit configured to settle a total price of the merchandise instructed by the order information with the instructed settlement type.
