TMN Obtains Patent for a New System that allows One-Click Access to Purchased Product Information from Electronic Receipts

Transaction Media Networks, Inc. (TMN) is pleased to announce that it has developed a technology that allows users to set arbitrary URL links according to purchase information on the display screen of electronic receipts, and has obtained a patent (Patent No. 7603771).

Shoppers will be able to access information related to the purchased product with a single click from the electronic receipt display screen by utilizing this system, which is expected to improve the value of the shopping experience. In addition, the technology can be used as distributor/retailer marketing and retail media aimed at shoppers, bringing new added value to electronic receipts for both shoppers and distributors.

Improving the added value of electronic receipts and Contributing to Spread to use of Electronic Receipts

Electronic receipts are attracting attention against the backdrop of environmental considerations and the trend toward DX, with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's promotion of the use of electronic receipts as one of its efforts to creating a "smarter supply chains using IoT and etc". Even under these conditions, electronic receipts are not widespread at the moment. One of the reasons for this is that distributors have not found the benefits of using electronic receipts that compensate the cost of implementation. TMN invented this patented technology to address these issues, and as an effort to improve the value of electronic receipts.

By utilizing a system that incorporates patented technology, URL links can be freely set up according to the purchase content, and fresh information can be provided to shoppers. This makes it possible to execute marketing measures according to various conditions such as campaigns, purchased products, and seasons.

From the shoppers’ point of view, allergy information, recipes, and deals on purchased products can be easily obtained with a single click, creating a new shopping experience. For retailers and manufacturers’ point of view, the new technology can help expand customer touchpoints and increase loyalty. Retailers can also use the patent as retail media to create new revenue streams.

Aiming for real-time utilization of receipt data as an alternative to POS data

The on-premise POS system used by many retailers’ POS has limitations on the flexibility and data speed due to its system structure, and there are certain hurdles on utilizing POS data. TMN has been focusing on receipt data as an alternative to POS data for some time, and aims to promote the use of receipt data, which has high value in the of purchasing trend analysis, as purchasing data. In 2023, TMN developed a system that creates a database of purchasing information based on receipt printing information and obtained a patent (Patent No. 7200421).

Going forward, TMN will continue to develop new services to promote the use of receipt data and promote initiatives that contribute to the creation of a better shopping environment.

Outline and Effects of Patents

Patent Number: No.7603771
Title: Electronic receipt management server, control method of electronic receipt management server, and control program of electronic receipt management server
Registration date: December 12, 2024

＜Overview＞

• Information link management for electronic receipts
• It is equipped with a mechanism that associates and manages related information links (URLs) with items such as "store name," "product name," and "price" included in electronic receipts, and can be dynamically changed later.


• Customization based on identification
• Based on the user's attributes (e.g., allergy information, membership rank, etc.), related information will be prioritized.This makes it possible to provide personalized services according to the characteristics of the user.


• Enhanced security
• We have a mechanism to check the terminal identification information at the time of request and prevent unauthorized access.

＜Effect＞

Specific application examples

• Example 1: Providing product information（Provide the following URL link for the purchased product listed on the electronic receipt）
• A page with ingredient and allergen information
• Stock status and price comparison page at nearby stores
• Recipe sites that use purchased products
• Campaign information
  （It can also be applied to past electronic receipts, and the latest campaign announcement can be made to past purchasers.）


• Example 2: Allergy Information Notification（What to do when a product related to allergy information registered by the user is purchased）
• Allergy warning message is prioritized
• Provides a URL link to detailed ingredient information


• Example 3: Unauthorized Access Detection
• When the user opens the link of the electronic receipt, the server compares the terminal ID with the registered information.
  If there is a discrepancy, the connection is blocked to ensure security