Patent ID: 7567219
Filing Date: 2009-07-28
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A merchandise management system, comprising a display device provided in an exhibit position of a product, and a portable information processing device for changing a display content on the display device, the display device, comprising: a displaying device which comprises a display medium that retains a displayed status without electrical power, and which displays product information corresponding to the product placed in the exhibit position in which the display device is provided, using the display medium; a non-volatile storing device which stores at least display device identification information for identifying the display device from other display devices; a controlling device which controls a change of the displayed status, based on an electrical power signal, and change information for changing the displayed status; and a receiving device which receives the change information and the electrical power signal from the information processing device via radio communication, and outputs the received change information and electrical power signal to the controlling device, the information processing device, comprising: a change information generating device which generates the change information based on the displayed status to be changed; an electrical power signal generating device which generates the electrical power signal for driving the controlling device; and a transmitting device which transmits the electrical power signal and the change information generated respectively to the display device, based on the display device identification information corresponding to the display device on which the displayed status is to be changed.