Nec corporation (20240095710). SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM simplified abstract
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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 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 20240095710 titled 'SETTLEMENT DEVICE, SETTLEMENT METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a settlement device that can acquire settlement information of a commodity registered by either a customer using a terminal device or by the settlement device itself. The device can 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 executes 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 a 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 that involves transactions and settlements for goods or services.
Problems Solved
This technology streamlines the settlement process by allowing for the acquisition of settlement information from different sources and performing settlements efficiently.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved efficiency in settlement processes, flexibility in acquiring settlement information, and enhanced customer experience.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in point-of-sale systems for retail stores, where quick and accurate settlements are essential for smooth operations.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing settlement devices or systems used in various industries for processing transactions and settlements.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device ensure the security of the settlement information acquired from different sources?
The abstract does not provide details on the security measures implemented to protect the acquired settlement information.
Are there any limitations to the types of commodities or transactions that can be processed by the settlement device?
The abstract does not specify any limitations or restrictions on the commodities or transactions that can be handled by the 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.
