System for providing semi-customized cosmetic

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention relates to a semi-order cosmetics providing system in which a consumer himself / herself provides ingredient adjustment information and places an order so as to suit the skin quality and demands of the consumer.

【0002】

[Conventional technology]

Most cosmetics (for example, lotions) are used for the skin, and there are individual differences in the target skin quality, so manufacturers had to prepare the same type of cosmetics with different specifications (different ingredients). .. However, since the actual skin types are so diverse, it is difficult to formulate ingredients suitable for all of them, and there is no choice but to prepare several types of specifications and let the consumer choose from them. Conversely, consumers had no choice but to find and buy the cosmetics that they thought were most favorable to them, within the limited specifications offered by the manufacturer.

【0003】

In reality, even if the specifications are the same, even a slight increase or decrease in the amount of a large number of ingredients constituting the cosmetic product will bring about different effects. Preferably, if the blending amount of the component can be adjusted for each consumer, more appropriate cosmetics can be provided for each consumer, which is preferable. In other words, it would be sufficient to make custom-made cosmetics for each consumer, but such custom-made cosmetics are too costly and uncommon, and have not yet become widespread.

【0004】

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

The ingredients contained in a single cosmetic product are diverse, and it is almost impossible and impractical to adjust all of them to suit the consumer. With that in mind, the components that can actually be adjusted are limited. In other words, what is preferable for consumers is semi-order cosmetics (not completely custom-made cosmetics, but cosmetics customized for some consumers). However, at present, no such semi-custom cosmetics are offered. This is because the system for acquiring the component adjustment information required for the semi-order has not been constructed, and the component adjustment information after acquisition cannot be managed. Therefore, we aimed to build a system that can easily obtain ingredient adjustment information for each consumer, create product specifications for semi-order cosmetics, and manage until the ingredient adjustment information is modified.

【0005】

[Means for solving problems]

As a result of the examination, we developed a system that manufactures and provides semi-order cosmetics according to the ingredient adjustment information provided by the consumer, and the ingredient adjustment information is the type of cosmetics, the skin quality of the consumer, the utility of the consumer, and so on. It is a request for characteristics, and a computer equipped with a cosmetic input means, a skin quality input means, and a request input means for the consumer to input the ingredient adjustment information by himself / herself is used, and the consumer is asked to select the basic cosmetics by the cosmetic input means. By having the consumer input the skin quality or request by the skin quality input means and the request input means, and increasing or decreasing the adjustable component of the basic cosmetics by the adjustment amount based on the skin quality or request, the consumer's skin quality and request This is a semi-order cosmetics provision system that automatically creates product specifications suitable for the above on a computer and manufactures and provides semi-order cosmetics for each consumer in accordance with the product specifications.

【0006】

Furthermore, a database with automatically generated product specifications as record units is constructed by attaching to a computer, and semi-order cosmetics for each consumer are manufactured and provided according to the product specifications of semi-order cosmetics called from the database. The obtained product specifications can be managed by saving them from a computer to an external storage device, etc. and creating a database. After that, in response to purchase requests from the same consumer, (1) the same semi-order cosmetics remain as they are. When the corresponding product specifications are called from the database and used, and (2) a template for manufacturing new semi-order cosmetics, that is, when only some component adjustments are made and the product specifications for new cosmetics are automatically generated. Can be used for.

【0007】

In the system of the present invention, the component information necessary for manufacturing semi-order cosmetics includes (a) type of cosmetics, (b) consumer skin quality (including texture for skin quality), and (c) consumer information. We will narrow down the information to three types, the request for utility and characteristics, and realize the determination, manufacture, and provision of simple and qualified product specifications. Basically, the skin type and request for adjustable ingredients of basic cosmetics selected from the types of cosmetics (ingredients that can change the utility or characteristics without impairing the basic properties of basic cosmetics within a constant increase / decrease range). Or increase or decrease according to the adjustment amount based on the combination of both. Here, the skin quality mainly determines the range of the adjustment amount, and the request represents a specific adjustment amount within the range of the adjustment amount.

【0008】

Here, (1) the cosmetics input means inputs the listed cosmetic types exclusively and selectably, and (2) the skin type input means inputs the listed skin type types exclusively and selectably. , (3) The request input means lists a plurality of utilities and characteristics, shows the strength and weakness of each utility and characteristic as a stepwise selection value, and inputs this selection value exclusively and selectably. it can. In particular, the selection value in the request input means may be limited in the selectable range depending on the type of cosmetics or the skin type.

【0009】

Since the purpose of this system is to manufacture semi-custom cosmetics, it is desirable that the types of cosmetics that can be selected are exclusive so that consumers are not confused ((1)). Similarly, exclusive skin quality makes it easier for consumers to recognize their own skin quality ((2)). Requests are difficult to create automatically when consumers enter them in words or sentences, so list the benefits or characteristics corresponding to the adjustable ingredients derived from the selected basic cosmetics and skin type. However, by showing the strength and weakness of each utility and characteristic as a stepwise selection value, it is possible to obtain a quantified request that is easy to handle with a computer ((3)). The strength and weakness shown as the stepwise selection value can be exemplified by, for example, a slide bar showing weakness on the left and strong on the right, an array of exclusive check boxes, and the like. In this case, if the basic selection range is shown in the selection of basic cosmetics and the selectable range is limited according to the skin type, it will be easier for consumers to make their own choices and it will be appropriate. It will be easier to provide semi-order cosmetics.

【0010】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram when the system of the present invention is deployed as a service on the Internet 1, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the basic processing procedure, FIG. 3 is a login screen, FIG. 4 is a main screen, and FIG. 5 is. A basic input screen with cosmetics input means and skin quality input means, Fig. 6 is a selection input screen with request input means, Fig. 7 is a display screen of product specifications registered in database 2, and Fig. 8 is a new cosmetics product. A confirmation screen, FIG. 9 is a purchase order input screen, FIG. 10 is an order screen from registered cosmetics, and FIG. 11 is a front view showing an order confirmation screen.

【0011】

The system of the present invention may provide component adjustment information by operating a computer installed in the store when a consumer visits the store, but as a broader and more convenient usage mode, the Internet 1 is used as in this example. It is better to use it through. In addition to using the Internet, when ordering from a remote location, the manufacturer may send the component adjustment information by voice or paper using telephone, letter, or fax, and the manufacturer may enter it into the computer. Good. Semi-order cosmetics are (1) new cosmetics that automatically generate product specifications by newly adjusting the ingredients, and (2) already registered that automatically generated product specifications and registered in the manufacturer's database 2 in the past. It can be divided into cosmetics. In the following, a case will be described in which registered cosmetics are ordered as appropriate, based on the procedure for automatically generating product specifications for new cosmetics.

【0012】

When the present invention is used on the Internet 1, it has a general computer network system configuration as shown in FIG. Consumers a to d and the manufacturer connect their computers 3 and 4 or the Internet connection terminal 5 to each other via the Internet 1, respectively. The manufacturer publishes a homepage equipped with cosmetics input means, skin quality input means, and request input means on Internet 1, and consumers access the homepage and directly input each component adjustment information to obtain new cosmetics. Product specifications are automatically generated and the required quantity is ordered. The automatically generated product specifications are registered in the manufacturer's database 2 as product specifications for each consumer's semi-order cosmetics, and are also sent to the factory computer 6 for manufacturing. In addition to the same via the Internet 1, the factory computer 6 is notified of product specifications using a dedicated line, separate paper, or various recording media, and the factory delivers semi-ordered cosmetics to each consumer directly along with an invoice. The price is paid to the manufacturer for each delivery or unit period.

【0013】

The processing procedure for ordering new cosmetics or registered cosmetics is as shown in Fig. 2. In this example, in order to develop the service for registered members, the consumer who first accesses the homepage performs the login process (Fig. 3). Already registered users enter the main screen (Fig. 4), but new users register as members again. In addition, if you are a registered person and a user who has already placed an order, you can select and place an order for registered cosmetics from the database (Fig. 10). When ordering new cosmetics, the ingredients of the basic cosmetics are adjusted after selecting the basic cosmetics, selecting the skin type, and inputting the request, and the product specifications are automatically generated before the order is placed.

【0014】

The above procedure (Fig. 2) will be described for consumer a "Ako Sato" along with specific processing. Consumer a who has accessed the homepage enters the user IDs "name 7" and "password 8" on the login screen shown in Fig. 3 to move to the main screen (Fig. 4). In this example, considering that some users are not good at computers, names are generally used instead of user IDs consisting of symbols. Here, the new user selects "new registration", registers as a member, and then moves to the main screen. On the main screen, "registered cosmetics order 9" and "new cosmetics order 10" can be selected for consumers who are already registered users and users who have already placed orders. If you select "Order 9 for registered cosmetics", you will be taken to the order screen from registered cosmetics (Fig. 10). Here, the explanation will be continued assuming that "new cosmetics order 10" is selected and the screen is moved to the basic input screen (Fig. 5) equipped with the cosmetics input means and the skin type input means.

【0015】

On the basic input screen (Fig. 5) equipped with cosmetics input means and skin type input means, the type of cosmetics to be ordered is selected, and at the same time, the consumer a himself / herself inputs the skin type and the texture for the skin type. .. In the cosmetics input means (Fig. 5, lower part of the screen), cosmetics that can be provided by the manufacturer are arranged in advance, and the consumer exclusively selects one cosmetic. The mode of selection is free, and in this example, a method of checking the check box 11 corresponding to any one type is adopted. The check can be easily applied by clicking the mouse. The same applies to the skin type input means (Fig. 5, upper part of the screen). "HELP12" on the right of each input means is a link to the explanation page of the listed items. These help features help consumers make decisions when choosing cosmetics and skin types. After selecting each input means, press "Next 13" to move to the selection input screen (Fig. 6) provided with the request input means.

【0016】

On the manufacturer side, among the constituent ingredients of basic cosmetics, the ingredients that can be adjusted based on the request input by the consumer are predetermined. However, even with the adjustable ingredients, it is difficult for consumers to directly adjust the ingredients, and if the adjustment range is not limited, the properties of cosmetics may be disrupted. Therefore, in the present invention, it is decided that each consumer does not directly adjust the ingredients, but the consumer selects a request expressing the utility or characteristic closely related to the component adjustment, and the selectable range of this request. By limiting the number of products, it is possible to manufacture semi-order cosmetics while maintaining the basic properties. For example, as shown in Fig. 6, each of the effects or characteristics selected by the manufacturer, such as "smooth feeling 14", "smooth feeling 15", "clean feeling 16", and "sit feeling 17", indicates the strength of 1 ~ Points 18 having a selection width of 5 are arranged, and the selectable range based on the skin quality setting is displayed by being surrounded by a broken line frame 19. Consumer a selects his / her favorite point 18 from the range of the broken line frame 19 and conveys his / her request to the manufacturer. Each point 18 is exclusive and only one can be selected. After inputting the request in this way, the consumer a presses "OK 23" to move to the confirmation screen (Fig. 8) of the new cosmetics (semi-order cosmetics).

【0017】

When "Enter 23" is pressed on the selection input screen (Fig. 6 or Fig. 7), the screen displayed on consumer a switches to the confirmation screen for new cosmetics (Fig. 8), while on the manufacturer side, consumer a Automatically generates product specifications 24 for new cosmetics from the ingredient adjustment information (basic cosmetics, skin quality and requirements) provided by (Fig. 7). In this example, this product specification 24 is recorded in database 2 (see Fig. 1) as a specific specification of consumer a's personal brand. Therefore, in addition to the adjusted proportion of the ingredient content, the record is composed by adding the product registration number, the consumer name, the type of cosmetics, and the skin type, as well as the proportion of other basic ingredients. Here, the "00/09/01 specifications" attached next to the type of cosmetics means that even if the same consumer and the same type of cosmetics are used, the product specifications will change due to changes in consumer demand. The specification name is the order date so that the ordered registered cosmetics (semi-order cosmetics) can be handled individually. As long as the product specifications for each generation can be distinguished, a number may be simply added to make "a child brand lotion 1".

【0018】

Since it is difficult for consumers to understand even if the specialized ingredient composition is shown, a confirmation screen (Fig. 8) for new cosmetics (semi-order cosmetics) is displayed. Basically, the contents input or selected by the consumer are displayed at one time, and the consumer confirms the input or selection contents here and decides whether or not to place an order. When "Replace with registered cosmetics 25" is pressed on this confirmation screen, the newly automatically generated product specifications are overwritten on the records of similar cosmetics to update the database, and "Add new 26" is pressed. Even if the product specifications of the same type of cosmetics already exist in, the product specifications are additionally registered in the database. If the consumer presses "Redo 27", the product specification will be discarded and the database will not be changed. The reason for separating "Registered cosmetics and replacement 25" and "New addition 26" is that some consumers may want to keep the product specifications generated in the past. "HELP 12" on this confirmation screen displays the feeling of use of new cosmetics, etc., and serves as a material for deciding whether or not to place an order.

【0019】

If you press "Replace with registered cosmetics 25" or "Add new 26", you will move to the purchase order input screen (Fig. 9). This purchase order is just the purchase order for the currently selected "a child brand lotion". Therefore, "quantity 28" is the quantity of this "a child brand lotion". In addition, in the purchase order of this example, "orderer 29", "delivery address (zip code, address, telephone, fax, e-mail) 30" and "payment method 31" are listed. "Orderer 29" is the name of the recipient of the semi-ordered cosmetics and is not necessarily the same as the user, so we will prompt you to enter it separately to ensure accuracy. This purchase order input screen is no different from the general purchase order or the purchase order screen found on the Internet. For example, when "Card 32" is selected in "Payment method 31", the card company, card number, expiration date, etc. are input separately.

【0020】

When ordering additional registered cosmetics, select the registered semi-ordered cosmetics from the existing cosmetics ordering screen (Fig. 10) and place an order. In this example, there are already registered cosmetics with different specifications (99/12/05 specifications) and 00/03/25 specifications for lotions. Consumers have the advantage of being able to freely select and order semi-ordered cosmetics suitable for themselves from such a group of registered cosmetics without having to provide ingredient adjustment information again from time to time. When any of the cosmetics is selected, the screen first moves to the specification confirmation screen (Fig. 8), and then the purchase order input screen (Fig. 9). Subsequent procedures are the same as ordering new cosmetics.

【0021】

When the purchase order is created in this way and "confirmation 33" is pressed, the order confirmation screen (Fig. 11) is displayed. Here, you can check the type, quantity, price, shipping fee and total amount of the ordered semi-order cosmetics (new cosmetics or registered cosmetics), as well as the contents entered on the purchase order input screen (Fig. 9). When "Order 34" is pressed from this screen, the manufacturer registers the product specification 24 (see Fig. 7) in the database 2 (see Fig. 1) and sends the product specification 24 to the factory, assuming that the sales contract has been concluded. Notify and start manufacturing. Furthermore, when ordering semi-order cosmetics (new cosmetics or registered cosmetics), the procedure is repeated from "Separate product 35" to the main screen (Fig. 3). Eventually, the order confirmation screen is reached, and consumer a can always confirm the order details before placing an order, so there are few mistakes.

【0022】

In this example, semi-order cosmetics that have been produced at the factory are shipped directly from the factory to consumer a. At this time, it is more preferable that the label attached to the semi-order cosmetics is labeled with, for example, "a child brand lotion". This is because the order image is strengthened by including the name of the consumer a on the label. In addition, it is convenient for consumer a to easily understand the specifications of the semi-order cosmetics sent to the consumer a if a manual describing the requested effects and characteristics is attached to the package with the semi-order cosmetics. .. Product specifications may be attached with the meaning of quality assurance. The price shall be paid for each product shipment or unit period (monthly) according to the payment method stated in the purchase order based on the invoice sent at the same time.

【0023】

The product specification 24 for new cosmetics (see Fig. 7) is stored in database 2 (see Fig. 1) as a new record each time consumer a makes a "new addition 26" on the confirmation screen (Fig. 8) for new cosmetics (semi-order cosmetics). ) Will be additionally registered. In addition, the registered product specifications will not be updated unless "Replace with registered cosmetics 25" is pressed on the same screen. Therefore, a large number of product specifications 24 of the same type may be accumulated in the database 2. However, as the number of users increases, such duplication of product specifications 24 will represent the degree of demand in the market. That is, the database 2 in which a large number of product specifications 24 are registered is also a research means for indirectly knowing market trends, and has an advantage that it can be used as a material when determining product specifications of commercial cosmetics manufactured by manufacturers. ..

【0024】

[Effect of the invention]

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY According to the present invention, it becomes possible to easily obtain ingredient adjustment information for each consumer and create product specifications for semi-order cosmetics, and it is possible to provide semi-order cosmetics at a low cost. It is difficult for consumers to make specialized ingredient adjustments, but consumers can customize cosmetics with peace of mind because they can make their own decisions regarding the type of cosmetics, skin type, and desires. From the manufacturer's point of view, by constructing a database from the product specifications of each semi-order cosmetics, there is an advantage that the market trend can be estimated from the accumulated product specifications. Furthermore, from the consumer's point of view, the brand name under their own name gives the satisfaction of having the manufacturer make cosmetics that are more suitable for them, and the database shows that the same type of cosmetics with different specifications under the brand name under their own name. There is also the advantage that you can easily obtain your own cosmetics depending on the time and the case. As described above, the present invention has an effect of enabling the provision of semi-order cosmetics at a low cost while achieving convenience for both manufacturers and consumers.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

It is a block diagram when the system of this invention is developed as a service on the Internet.

[Figure 2]

It is a flowchart which showed the basic processing procedure.

[Fig. 3]

It is a front view showing a login screen.

[Fig. 4]

It is a front view showing the main screen.

[Fig. 5]

It is a front view which shows the basic input screen which includes the cosmetics input means and the skin type input means.

[Fig. 6]

It is a front view which shows the selection input screen provided with the request input means.

[Fig. 7]

It is a front view which shows the display screen of the product specification registered in a database.

[Fig. 8]

It is a front view which shows the confirmation screen of new cosmetics.

[Fig. 9]

It is a front view which shows the purchase order input screen.

[Fig. 10]

It is a front view which shows the ordering screen from registered cosmetics.

[Fig. 11]

It is a front view showing an order confirmation screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 internet 2 database 3 Manufacturer's computer 4 Consumer computer 5 Consumer internet connection terminal 6 Factory computer