JP5090065B2 - Resource recovery system - Google Patents

Description

  In the case where a manufacturer who produces recycled products (carpets, clothing, etc.) mainly using reusable resources such as used containers (so-called PET bottles) of drinking water collects the raw materials, The present invention relates to a resource recovery system that gives a valuable value to a resource to be provided, and allows consumers to purchase the recycled product at a discount using the valuable value. The present invention relates to a resource recovery system in which a predetermined management device performs management such as assignment of valuable value and consumption.

  Conventionally, as a resource recovery system as described above, for example, a retail store collects waste resources such as used containers (PET bottles), trays and packs of drinking water, and provides stamp services and points to consumers. There are systems that provide return services.

  As an apparatus used for the recovery of the waste resources, for example, a recovery apparatus described in Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-120459 (Patent Document 1) is known. The recovery device relates to a recovery device that facilitates recovery of waste resources such as empty cans and consumable batteries such as aluminum cans that are filled mainly with beverages, A collection section for the used waste products, a notation section for visually representing the data corresponding to the cumulative number of collected waste products, and a magnetic storage section for storing the number of remaining points on the front and back surfaces, respectively, A card reader / writer unit that reads out the number of remaining points stored in the magnetic storage unit of the card installed in the insertion slot and stores a new number of points, and the number of discarded items to be introduced or the number of items to be introduced for each type The number of markings is calculated based on the addition means of the current number of points calculated based on the above and the number of remaining points read by the reader / writer unit. A mark number calculating means, a display means for displaying a mark, a number or a through hole corresponding to the calculated marking number on the notation portion, and a remaining point number based on a calculation result of the mark number calculating means. Storage means for updating and storing the magnetic storage unit in the magnetic storage unit, and inserting a card owned by the device into the apparatus when inserting the waste product, the magnetic storage unit of the card When the card reader / writer unit reads the number of remaining points stored in the card, and throws in the waste from the slot, the number of points determined in advance for the number or type of the waste is counted and corresponds to this count. After adding the number of points to be added and the number of remaining points described above, marking is performed by dividing the number of added points by a predetermined number, for example, 10 The display means displays the calculated number of marks, numbers, or through-holes visually on the display means such as stamp means, dot printing means or punch means, and collects itself by displaying the card. The accumulated result of the waste product can be visually recognized, and the number of remaining points in the magnetic storage unit is newly stored in the magnetic storage unit of the card for inclusion in the next waste product collection.

Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 7-120459, page 1

  However, in the collection device, the card used is a magnetic card, and the recording capacity itself is very small, and since it does not have a calculation mechanism, when used in a complicated collection system, It cannot perform advanced information processing and is not suitable at all.

  On the other hand, as a resource recovery system using an advanced information system, for example, there is a system described in JP-A-2002-24484 (Patent Document 2). Each time the retail store issues a point card for each consumer and brings in a reusable resource, the resource collection system gives points (valuable value) to the consumer's point card. Managed by a POS system in a retail store, and a consumer can enjoy a discount service according to points at the next purchase of goods and a service having a monetary value according to points. The point burden is distributed and the points are managed by a database (DB).

  More specifically, this system includes a calculation unit for calculating a point corresponding to a monetary value for collection when a retail store collects waste resources from a consumer in a POS system installed in the retail store. A consumer database that manages the points for each consumer in the retail store, a payee database that manages the points for each payee other than the retail store that bears an amount corresponding to the points, and the consumer An update unit that updates consumer points on the database based on the calculated points, and further updates a point of the burdenee that bears the points on the burdenee database based on the calculated point; To manage the above points.

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  However, in the resource recovery system described above, the retail store, the wholesaler, and the manufacturer are merely burdened with respect to the points, so the consumer's awareness about recycling is not improved, and the consumers with respect to the points The funds to be returned to the company will be provided from the profits of merchandise sales, and will be borne by each company. Furthermore, for example, when the point is managed using a POS system installed in a retail store, the point can be managed only between retail stores belonging to the same group.

  On the other hand, there are manufacturers that produce recycled products using reusable resources such as used containers of drinking water as raw materials. For example, these manufacturers purchase raw materials for a fee. However, if the manufacturer collects the renewable resources directly from the consumer, the burden on the retail store will be eliminated, and the purchase cost of the raw material will be applied to the point as a resource to be returned to the consumer. It ’s good and less burdensome. In addition, if the point consumption is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it will be easier for consumers to understand recycling, raise awareness of recycling, and promote sales of recycled products by the manufacturer. It will also be subjected to.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is a manufacturer that produces recycled products (carpets, clothing, etc.) mainly from reusable resources such as used containers (PET bottles) of drinking water. In the case of collecting raw materials, the manufacturer gives valuable value to reusable resources provided by the consumer, and the consumer can purchase the recycled product at a discount using the valuable value. It is an object of the present invention to provide a resource recovery system that provides and consumes the valuable value using a storage medium and manages it by a management device of the manufacturer.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 1 is a recovery device that recovers reusable resources of used packaging containers, and a valuable value that assigns a valuable value to a storage medium based on the resources recovered by the recovery device. In the case of selling a recycled product that is manufactured by using information providing means and a reusable resource recovered by the recovery device, an amount corresponding to the valuable value information assigned to the storage medium is sold. A first resource recovery means including a sales means for selling at a reduced price; and a store that sells the recycled product. The recycled product is collected as a reusable resource and is attached to the recycled product. A store terminal provided with means for assigning valuable value information to the storage medium, and when the recycled product is sold, A second resource recovery means comprising: a sales means for selling by subtracting an amount corresponding to the valuable value information from a selling price of the recycled product; the first resource recovery means; the second resource recovery means; A management device that manages the storage medium via a communication line, and the reusable resource of the used packaging container by the first resource recovery means and the second resource recovery means. Is recycled into the recycled product, and the recycled product is further recycled and reused.

  In the resource recovery system according to claim 1, a manufacturer that produces a recycled product using reusable resources as a raw material can recover the renewable resources directly from the consumer. On the other hand, the purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to be returned to consumers. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 2 is the resource recovery system according to claim 1, wherein the resource recovery system accepts the recovery of a recycled molded product manufactured using the recycled product as a raw material, and the valuable value information attached to the recycled molded product. When selling the recycled molded product, the store terminal having means for granting the storage medium to the storage medium, and subtracting the amount corresponding to the valuable value information given to the storage medium from the selling price of the recycled molded product And a third resource recovery means including a selling means for selling.

  In the resource recovery system according to claim 2, a manufacturer that produces a recycled product using reusable resources as a raw material can recover the renewable resources directly from the consumer. On the other hand, the purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to be returned to consumers. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 3 is the resource recovery system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the management device multiplies the valuable value information by a discount rate set according to a type of the recycled product. Means for subtracting from the selling price of the storage medium, specifying the storage medium in response to transmission of an identification code displayed on the storage medium from a consumer, and transmitting selected information about the specified storage medium It is characterized by that.

  In the resource recovery system according to claim 3, a manufacturer that produces a recycled product using reusable resources as a raw material can recover the renewable resources directly from the consumer, and has a valuable value. On the other hand, the purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to be returned to consumers. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 4 is the resource recovery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the recovery device includes a sales floor guidance unit that guides to a sales floor of the recycled product. To do.

  In the resource recovery system according to claim 4, a manufacturer that produces a recycled product using reusable resources as a raw material can recover the renewable resources directly from the consumer, and has a valuable value. On the other hand, the purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to be returned to consumers. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  According to the resource recovery system of claim 1, a recovery device that recovers a reusable resource of a used packaging container, and a valuable value is imparted to a storage medium based on the resource recovered by the recovery device. In the case of selling a recycled product manufactured using a reusable resource collected by the recovery device as a raw material, a value corresponding to the valuable value information given to the storage medium is sent to the recycled product. The first resource recovery means including a sales means for selling at a reduced price from the sales price; and the store that sells the recycled product, and accepts recovery as a reusable resource, and the recycled product A store terminal provided with means for assigning the attached valuable value information to the storage medium, and when selling the recycled product, the storage medium A second resource recovery means, a first resource recovery means, and a second resource recovery provided with a sales means for selling the amount corresponding to the given value information subtracted from the sales price of the recycled product. And a management device that manages the storage medium via a communication line, and the used packaging container can be reused by the first resource recovery means and the second resource recovery means. New products are recycled into the recycled products, and the recycled products are further recycled and reused, so manufacturers that produce recycled products from reusable resources can directly recycle from consumers Resources can be collected and the purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to return to consumers for the valuable value. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 2 is the resource recovery system according to claim 1, wherein the resource recovery system accepts the recovery of a recycled molded product manufactured using the recycled product as a raw material, and the valuable value information attached to the recycled molded product. When selling the recycled molded product, the store terminal having means for granting the storage medium to the storage medium, and subtracting the amount corresponding to the valuable value information given to the storage medium from the selling price of the recycled molded product And a third resource recovery means including a selling means for selling, so that a manufacturer that produces recycled products using reusable resources as raw materials can recover renewable resources directly from consumers, The purchase cost of raw materials can be used as a resource to return to the consumer for the valuable value. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  According to a resource recovery system according to claim 3, in the resource recovery system according to claim 1 or 2, the management device multiplies the value information by a discount rate set according to a type of the recycled product. Means for subtracting from the selling price of the recycled product, identifying the storage medium in response to transmission of an identification code displayed on the storage medium from a consumer, and selecting selected information about the identified storage medium As a result, manufacturers that produce recycled products using reusable resources as raw materials can recover renewable resources directly from consumers, and raw materials as resources to return them to consumers for valuable value. The purchase cost can be appropriated. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The resource recovery system according to claim 4 is the resource recovery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the recovery device includes a sales floor guidance unit that guides to a sales floor of the recycled product. Manufacturers who produce recycled products using possible resources as raw materials can recover renewable resources directly from consumers, and allocate raw material purchase costs as resources to return them to consumers for valuable value can do. In addition, since the consumer of valuable value is limited to the recycled products manufactured by the manufacturer, it becomes easy for consumers to understand recycling, and the awareness of recycling is improved, and the recycled products of the manufacturer are also provided. It will be used for sales promotion.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be specifically described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a resource recovery system of the present invention. In FIG. 1, A is an article sales company having a plurality of shopping centers S / S1, S / S2,..., And B is a shopping mall S / M having a plurality of stores a and b stores in the store. It is. D is a resource recovery entity, and manufactures recycled products using the recovered resources as raw materials, and manufactures the recycled products to the shopping centers S / S1, S / S2,... And the shopping mall S / M. Is a distributor. The manufacturer / distributor D further collects the recycled product, manufactures and sells a re-recycled molded product RM using the recycled product as a raw material, and further collects the re-recycled molded product RM and uses it as a raw material. Manufactures and sells re-recycled molded products RM.

  Each of the shopping centers S / S1, S / S2,... And the shopping mall S / M is provided with a collection device 10 that collects the PET bottle PT exclusively. The collection device 10 is connected to the Internet line NW. ing. In addition, a store terminal 30 for reading and writing an IC card and an IC tag, which will be described later, is arranged at the checkout area of each of the shopping centers S / S1, S / S2,... And the shopping mall S / M. The collection device 10 is relayed by a dedicated line and connected to the Internet line NW. Each of the shopping centers S / S1, S / S2,... Is provided with a POS terminal for product price settlement, and each POS terminal is connected by a dedicated line and is also connected to the store terminal 30. Connected.

  C is a storage medium used in the resource collection system, and is a non-contact IC card (hereinafter referred to as a card C) including a wireless antenna, a CPU, and a semiconductor memory.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in this resource recovery system, when a consumer U inserts a used PET bottle PT into the recovery device 10, points are added to the card C of the consumer U, and the consumer By using the accumulated points, U uses the points of the recycled product CP (recycled products such as carpets manufactured from PET bottle PT) and the recycle molded product RM manufactured by the manufacturer / distributor D. You can purchase at a discount. Further, even when the recycled product CP is discarded, points are added to the card C of the consumer U by bringing it to the stores S / S1, S / S2,. On the other hand, the collected recycled product CP is used by the manufacturer / distributor D as a raw material for a recycle molded product RM (molded product such as a transport pallet, table, bench, wheel stopper, flower bed (planter), etc.) Similar to the recycled product CP, the re-recycled molded product RM is also sold as an environmental product at the stores S / S1, S / S2,. In addition, when the re-recycled molded product RM is also discarded in the same manner as the recycled product CP, it is brought to the card C of the consumer U by bringing it to the store S / S1, S / S2,. Points are added.

  Then, the management of the series of processing such as the point consumption and discount processing of the card C, the settlement thereof, etc. is performed by the management device 50 provided in the manufacturer / distributor D, whereby the consumer U can clearly recognize the recycling (re-generation) utilization status of the PET bottle PT, the recycled product CP, or the re-recycled molded product RM that he / she has discarded. It will motivate you to participate actively, and efficient resource recovery will be done.

  Reference numeral 70 denotes a communication terminal, for which a personal computer, a mobile phone or the like having an Internet environment is used. Thereby, the consumer U can acquire various information such as point information or privilege information of the consumer U from the communication terminal 70.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the recovery device 10. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 11 denotes an input port for supplying the PET bottle PT. A measuring portion 12 having a bottomed shape is provided in communication with the inlet 11. The weight of the PET bottle PT charged in the measuring unit 12 is measured. In addition, a plurality of photoelectric sensors (not shown) are attached to appropriate portions of the measuring unit 12, so that it is possible to determine whether the PET bottle PT that has been introduced is in its original shape or a cut shape. It is configured. The bottom 13 of the weighing unit 12 is attached so that it can be opened and closed electrically. When the metering and shape of the PET bottle PT that has been put in are finished, the bottom 13 is opened and collected at the bottom. It is dropped into the box 14 and accommodated. The collection box 14 is configured to be taken out from the side surface of the collection device 10.

  In the figure, reference numeral 15 denotes a display display unit, which includes a liquid crystal panel. A control panel 16 is disposed below the display display unit 15. The control panel 16 is provided with a card issue button 16a, a store guide map display button 16b, and a store guide light lighting button 16C. Next to the control panel 16, a card issuing slot 17 and a card R / W unit 18 are disposed below the card issuing slot 17. Also. The top plate of the collection device 10 is provided with an antenna 19 for wireless communication.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the recovery device 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the collection apparatus 10 has a CPU 20, which is an IC card issuing unit 21, an IC card R / W 22, a measuring unit 23, a DSP display unit 24, a sales floor guidance means activating unit. 25 and the alarm device 26 are connected to control them.

  The alarm device 26 is detected and activated when the collection box 14 is full or when an inappropriate article is thrown in the weighing unit 12.

  The first communication I / F 27 is an interface for communicating with the store terminal 30, and the second communication I / F 28 is an interface for connecting to the Internet NW.

  The RAM 29 is composed of, for example, SRAM or DRAM, and stores temporary data generated when the computer program is executed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the management device 50. In FIG. 4, reference numeral 40 denotes a CPU, which is connected to an information providing device 41 and a hard disk 42, which will be described later, and controls them. The communication I / F 43 is an interface for connecting to the Internet NW. The RAM 44 is composed of, for example, SRAM or DRAM, and stores temporary data generated when the computer program is executed.

  The hard disk 42 stores various computer programs and various data necessary for the operation of the management device 50. The hard disk 42 has four databases (card information DB 42a, privilege information DB 42b, product information DB 42C, and settlement DB 42d) to be described later.

  FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a file stored in the card information DB 42a. As shown in FIG. 5, the file 60 stored in the card information DB 42a includes a card ID field 60a, a date field 60b, a device ID field 60c, an addition point field 60d, an addition point cumulative field 60e, a consumption point field 60f, and Seven fields of the point total field 60g are provided.

  The card ID field 60a stores the card ID of the card C as a point storage medium, the date field 60b stores the date information on which points are added or consumed, and the device ID field 60c adds the points. The collection device ID that is the identification symbol of the collection device 10 that has been collected or the store terminal ID that is the identification symbol of the store terminal 30 where the points have been consumed is stored, and the addition point field 60d is the PET that has entered the collection device 10 The point information given in accordance with the bottle PT is stored, the point information consumed at the store terminal 30 is stored in the consumption point field 60f, and the point total information at that time is stored in the point total field 60g. And stored in the history order (date order) for each card ID. To have.

  Therefore, in the format example shown in FIG. 5, for example, the card C with the card ID “0001” puts the PET bottle PT into the collection device 10 with the collection device ID “A01X” on February 7, 2006, and enters it. The point according to the PET bottle PT obtained is “100”, and as a result, the accumulated point is “100”, and the total point is “100”. The PET bottle PT is put into the collection device 10 of “A03X”, and “200” points are obtained according to the put PET bottle PT. As a result, the accumulated point is “200”, and the total point is “300”. Next, on March 11, 2006, at the store terminal 30 with the store terminal ID “A01Y”, a recycled product was purchased, and the purchase The desired point “200” is consumed from the points owned at the time of purchase, the discount amount corresponding to the point is discounted and purchased, and as a result, the cumulative total of the added points remains “300”. “200”, indicating that the total point is “100”.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a file stored in the privilege information DB 42b, (a) is a conceptual diagram showing a first privilege information file, and (b) is a second privilege information file. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, a first privilege information file 71 and a second privilege information file 72 are stored in the card information DB 42a, and the first privilege information file 71 is added with a privilege type field 71a. A point field 71b is provided, and in the second privilege information file 72, a privilege type field 72a and an additional point field 72b are provided.

  The privilege type field 71a stores a privilege type, and the additional point field 71b stores point information obtained by the first privilege. Similarly, a privilege type is stored in the privilege type field 72a, and point information obtained by the second privilege is stored in the additional point field 72b.

  In the format example shown in FIG. 6, for example, the number of points obtained by the first privilege is the same as the number of added points, and when the first privilege is added, the added points are set to double. In the second privilege, 50 points are added every time the additional points increase by 500 points, and the collection motive of the consumer U is enhanced.

  FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a file stored in the product information DB 42c. As shown in FIG. 7, the file 80 stored in the product information DB 42c includes five fields: a product type field 80a, a product ID field 80b, a sales price field 80c, a discount rate field 80d, and a recycle point field 80e. ing.

  The product type field 80a stores the type of product manufactured and sold by the manufacturer / distributor D. The product ID field 80b stores a product ID that is an identification symbol of the product type stored in the product type field 80a, the sales price field 80c stores the sales price information of the product, The discount rate field 80d stores a discount rate set in accordance with the type of product (a value obtained by multiplying a point by a preset constant), and the recycle point field 80e is a point obtained when the product is recycled. Is stored.

  In the format example shown in FIG. 7, for example, the product ID of the product “Rug” is “LG01”, the selling price is “5800” yen, the discount rate is “point × 0,8”, and the recycling point is “ 300 ". Therefore, when purchasing rugs, for example, if “1000” points are used (consumed), the discount amount is 800 yen, and if recycled, “300” points are obtained. Similarly, the product ID of the product “carpet 3 帖” is “CP01”, the selling price is “3900” yen, the discount rate is “point × 1, 2”, and the recycling point is set to “150”. In addition, the product ID of the product “carpet 4, 5 帖” is “CP02”, the selling price is “5800” yen, the discount rate is “point × 1”, and the recycling point is “300”. Is set. In addition, as the product lineup, the recycle molded product RM may be prepared.

  FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a file stored in the settlement DB 42d. As shown in FIG. 8, the settlement file 90 stored in the settlement DB 42d is provided with five fields: a card ID field 90a, a date field 90b, a product type field 90c, a consumption point field 90d, and a discount amount field 90e. .

  The card ID field 90a stores the card ID of the card C which is a point storage medium, the date field 90b stores the date information when the points are consumed, and the product type field 90c stores the manufacturer / distributor D. Stores the type of product to be manufactured and sold, the consumption point field 90d stores the point information consumed at the store terminal 30, and the discount amount field 90e stores the discount amount information.

  In the format example shown in FIG. 8, for example, in the card C with the card ID “0001”, when the product (carpet 3 cm) of the product type “CP01” is purchased on March 11, 2006, the point “ 200 ”is used and the price is reduced by“ 240 ”yen.

  Next, the operation of the resource recovery system of the present invention will be described. FIGS. 9 and 10 are flowcharts showing the flow of operations of the collection apparatus 10 and the management apparatus 50 when assigning valuable value to a recording medium in accordance with the collection amount of the PET bottle PT that is a collection resource.

  First, the consumer U inputs the used PET bottle PT into the input port 11 of the collection device 10. When the used PET bottle PT is inserted into the input port 11 of the recovery apparatus 10 (YES in ST101), the DSP display unit 15 manufactures until the carpet CP (recycled product) is made from the waste PET bottle PT. Display the process, attract the interest of the consumer U and teach knowledge about recycling, and encourage recycling activities.

  When the consumer U does not have the card C, the consumer U obtains the card C by pressing the card issue button 16a. When the card issue button 16a is pressed (YES in ST103), the collection device 10 transmits a card issue request to the management device 50 via the Internet NW (ST104). The management device 50 receives a card issuance request from the collection device 10 (ST105), creates a new card file (ST106), stores it in the card information DB 42a (ST107), and sends it to the collection device. The generated new card file information is transmitted (ST108). The collection device 10 receives the new card file information (ST109), writes the new card file information into a raw card previously stored in the device, creates a new card (ST110), and the card issuing unit 17 (ST111).

  When the consumer U has the card C in advance, the card C is inserted (or placed) in the card R / W unit 18 (YES in ST112), and the card R / W unit 18 The card ID stored in the card C is read (ST113). Then, the weight of the charged PET bottle PT is weighed by the weighing unit 12 (ST114), and a point corresponding to the weighed weight is calculated (ST115).

  Next, it is determined whether the PET bottle PT that has been input is in its original shape or cut shape (ST116). If it is not a cut piece, the points calculated in ST115 are added together (ST117). If the inserted PET bottle PT is a cut piece, the point information calculated in ST115 and the first privilege addition request signal are transmitted (ST118). The management device 50 that has received the addition point information and the first privilege addition request signal (ST119) refers to the first privilege information file 71 stored in the privilege information DB 42b (ST120), and calculates a privilege point ( ST121), the card information DB 42a is updated based on this, and the points are transmitted to the collection device 10 (ST122). Receiving this (ST123), the collection device 10 adds up the points (ST117).

  Next, it is determined whether the summed points have reached a predetermined number of points (ST124). If the predetermined point is not achieved, the card information of the card C is updated based on the points added in ST117 (ST125).

  When the predetermined point is achieved, the point information added in ST117 and the second privilege addition request information are transmitted (ST126). The management device 50 that has received the combined point information and the second privilege addition request information (ST127) refers to the second privilege information file 72 stored in the privilege information DB 42b (ST128), and calculates a privilege point (ST129). Then, the card information DB 42a is updated based on that (ST130), and the points are transmitted to the collection device 10 (ST131). Receiving this (ST132), the collection device 10 updates the card information stored in the card C (ST125).

  Then, the total points totaled above are displayed on the DSP display unit 15 (ST133), and the total points and the product information request signal are transmitted to the management device 50 (ST134). The management device 50 that has received the total points and the product information request signal (ST135) refers to the product information DB 42c (ST136), calculates a discount amount based on the total points for each product (ST137), and discounts. The amount information is transmitted to the collection device 10 (ST138). The collection device 10 (ST139) that has received the discount amount information displays the discount amount and the sales floor guide map of the recycled product CP and / or the recycle molded product RM on the DSP display 15 (ST140). When the sales floor guide light lighting button 16C is pressed, a sales floor guide light (not shown) composed of an LED lamp or the like arranged in advance in the store is turned on, and the process is terminated. If the sales floor guide lamp lighting button 16C is not pressed, the processing is terminated after performing processing for a predetermined time.

  Next, operations of the store terminal 30 and the management device 50 when purchasing the recycled product CP using the points of the card C and when collecting the recycled product CP purchased in the past will be described.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of operations of the store terminal 30 and the management device 50 when purchasing the recycled product CP using the points of the card C and when collecting the recycled product CP purchased in the past. It is.

First, the card C is inserted (placed) in the store terminal 30 (ST201). The store terminal 30 reads the card ID (ST203) and displays the points stored in the card C (ST204).

  When the consumer U purchases the recycled product CP using points, the store terminal 30 is made to input the number of points to be used (YES in ST205), and the point information to be consumed and the product ID are managed. The management apparatus 50 (ST 218), which has transmitted to the apparatus 50 (ST217) and received it, performs point processing (ST 219), transmits a discount amount (ST 220) based on this, and updates the card information DB 42a (ST 219). ST221). Based on the consumption points, the settlement file 90 is created or updated (ST222) and stored in the settlement DB 42d (ST223). On the other hand, the store terminal 30 receives discount information from the management device 50 (ST224), performs a settlement process based on it (ST225), updates the card information stored in the card C (ST226), The process ends.

  When the consumer U brings the recycled product (carpet) CP and adds points to the card C, the IC tag (not shown) attached to the recycled product CP at the store terminal 30 Is read (YES in ST206), and the product ID stored in the IC tag is read (ST208). Then, the product ID and product information request signal are transmitted to the management device 50 (ST209), and in response to this (ST210), the management device 50 refers to the product information DB 42c (ST211) and adds it. Recycling points to be read are read (ST212), the points are added together (ST213), the card information DB 42a is updated based on the recycle points (ST214), and the read points are transmitted to the store terminal 30 (ST215). ). The store terminal 30 (ST216) that received the points updates the card information of the card C based on it (ST224), and ends the process.

  The flow of operations of the store terminal 30 and the management device 50 when purchasing the re-recycled molded product RM using the points of the card C and when collecting the re-recycled molded product RM purchased in the past are also described. It is the same.

  Next, the operation of the information providing apparatus built in the management apparatus will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the information providing device 41 is built in the management device 50 and connected to the Internet NW via the communication interface 43, and the communication terminal is connected via the Internet NW. It is possible to communicate with 70.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow of operations of the communication terminal 70 and the information providing apparatus 41 in the information acquisition process of the point information acquisition system according to the present invention.

First, the consumer U instructs the communication terminal 70 to access the information providing apparatus 41. According to the instruction received from the consumer U, the communication terminal 70 transmits access request information indicating an access permission request to the information providing apparatus 41 (ST301).

  When receiving the access request information from the communication terminal 70 (ST302), the information providing device 41 is provided with the identification code C1 (a code given separately from the card ID, which is stamped on the card C). The first input screen information related to the input screen for inputting () is transmitted to the communication terminal 70 (ST303).

  When receiving the first input screen information from the information providing apparatus 41 (ST304), the communication terminal 70 displays the input screen on the display screen based on the received first input screen information (ST305).

  The consumer U inputs the identification code C1 printed on the surface of the card C he owns according to the first input screen displayed on the display screen of the communication terminal 70 (ST306). . When receiving the identification code C1 from the consumer U, the communication terminal 70 transmits the received identification code C1 to the information providing apparatus 41 (ST307).

  When receiving the identification code C1 from the communication terminal 70 (ST308), the information providing apparatus 41 searches for the card ID stored in the card information DB 42b using the received identification code C1 as a key ( ST309). If this search fails (NO in ST309), search failure information indicating that the search has failed is transmitted to the communication terminal 70 (ST310).

  When receiving communication failure information from the information providing apparatus 41 (ST311), the communication terminal 70 displays the received search failure information on the display screen (ST312), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, if the search is successful in ST309 (YES in ST309), the second input screen information is transmitted to the communication terminal 70 (S206). In the second input screen information, check boxes are arranged beside each information (not shown) so that necessary information can be selected from information such as point information and privilege information.

  When receiving the second input screen information from the information providing apparatus 41 (ST314), the communication terminal 70 displays the received second input screen information on the display screen (ST315). And the consumer U selects the kind of information required on a display screen (ST316), and transmits to the said information provision apparatus 41 (ST317).

  When receiving the type of information from the communication terminal 70 (ST318), the information providing apparatus 41 acquires information corresponding to the type from the hard disk 42 (ST319) and transmits it to the communication terminal 70 (ST320). .

  The communication terminal 70 receives information according to the type from the information providing apparatus 41 (ST321), displays it on the display screen (ST322), and ends the process.

  Thereby, the said consumer U can acquire desired information. As a result, discount information and point privilege information accumulated in the card C owned by the user can be easily checked, contributing to the purchase of the recycled product CP and / or the re-recycled molded product RM. This encourages resource recovery and, as a result, contributes to the recycling system.

  FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another recovery device, FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the other recovery device, and FIG. 15 shows another recovery device for assigning valuable value to a recording medium. 3 is a flowchart showing a flow of operations of the management apparatus. 13 to 15, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in FIGS. 2, 3, and 9, and the overlapping description is omitted.

  In FIG. 13, 10A is another collection device. A speaker 15a is attached to the recovery device 10A. In FIG. 14, reference numeral 24a denotes an audio output unit, and 29a denotes a storage unit. The storage unit 29a stores predetermined programs, music information, audio information, and the like. From the speaker 15a, music or / and voice stored in advance in the storage unit 29a is configured to flow through the voice output unit 24a.

  In the recovery device 10A, as shown in FIG. 15, when the consumer U inputs the used PET bottle PT into the input port 11 of the recovery device 10A (YES in ST101), the DSP display unit 15 The manufacturing process from the waste PET bottle PT to the carpet CP (recycled product) is displayed, attracts the interest of the consumer U (enhances interest), teaches knowledge about recycling, and conducts recycling activities. While encouraging, the music flows from the speaker 15a (ST401). The music is preferably one that motivates the consumer U to encourage recycling activities, such as “MOTTAINAI” (Uta: Lou Oshiba & Niiyama, Lyrics written by Masahiro Niiyama, Super Project) Is desirable. Further, voice may be output instead of the music as described above or together with the music. As the output voice, for example, a voice guide for the in-store guide light based on the in-store guide map displayed on the display 15 can be considered. Then, after outputting the music or / and the voice, the control after ST103 is performed.

  According to the collection device 10A, in addition to the display on the DSP display unit 15 and the music flowing from the speaker 15a, the consumer U is motivated to encourage recycling activities, On the other hand, it is possible to enhance the interest for the introduction of the PET bottle PT, and to contribute more to resource recovery.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the resource collection system of this invention. It is a perspective view of a recovery device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a collection | recovery apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a management apparatus. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of a format of the file stored in card information DB. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a format example of a file stored in the privilege information DB, (a) is a conceptual diagram showing a first privilege information file, and (b) is a second privilege information file. FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of a format of the file stored in merchandise information DB. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the format example of the file stored in the adjustment DB. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the collection | recovery apparatus and management apparatus in the case of assign | providing valuable value recording medium. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the collection | recovery apparatus and management apparatus in the case of assign | providing valuable value recording medium. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the said store terminal and the said management apparatus in the case of purchasing a recycled product using the point of a card | curd, and collect | recovering the recycled products purchased in the past. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the communication terminal and the said information provision apparatus in the information acquisition process of a point information acquisition system. It is a perspective view of another collection | recovery apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of another collection | recovery apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of operation | movement of the other collection | recovery apparatus and management apparatus in the case of assign | providing valuable value recording medium.

A Goods sales company B Shopping mall S / M
C IC card D Manufacturer / distributor U Consumer

CP recycled product (carpet)
RM Recycled molded product PT Packaging container (PET bottle)
NW Internet line S / S1, S / S2 Shopping center

10 collection device 30 store terminal 50 management device

Claims (4)

A collection device for collecting reusable resources of used packaging containers;
Valuable value information assigning means for assigning a valuable value to a storage medium based on the resources collected by the collecting device;
When selling a recycled product manufactured using reusable resources collected by the collection device as a raw material, the sales price of the recycled product is subtracted from the sales price of the recycled product. a sales unit for the first resource recovery means Ru provided with,
A store terminal that is provided in a store that sells the recycled product, and that has a means for accepting collection as a reusable resource of the recycled product and assigning valuable information attached to the recycled product to the storage medium;
A second resource recovery means comprising: a selling means for selling the recycled product by subtracting an amount corresponding to the valuable value information given to the storage medium from a selling price of the recycled product when selling the recycled product;
A management device for managing the first resource recovery means, the second resource recovery means and the storage medium via a communication line ;
With
The first resource recovery means and the second resource recovery means recycle the reusable resource of the used packaging container into the recycled product, and further recycle the recycled product. A resource recovery system characterized by being reused . A store terminal provided with a means for accepting collection of a recycled molded product manufactured using the recycled product as a raw material and providing the storage medium with valuable value information attached to the recycled molded product;
  Third resource recovery means comprising: sales means for selling the recycled molded product by subtracting the amount corresponding to the valuable value information given to the storage medium from the selling price of the recycled molded product.
The resource recovery system according to claim 1, further comprising: The management device includes a means for multiplying the valuable value information by a discount rate set according to the type of the recycled product and subtracting it from the selling price of the recycled product, and an identification code displayed on the storage medium from a consumer. Identifying the storage medium in response to transmission and transmitting selected information about the identified storage medium
The resource recovery system according to claim 1 or 2. The resource recovery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the recovery device includes a sales floor guidance unit that guides to a sales floor of the recycled product.

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