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[0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to providing a price value to a user, and to a system and a method for providing a price value with information from multiple sources to a user.
[0004] According to an embodiment, a system to provide a price value for a product to a user, includes at least one cold chain information source to provide at least one product information entry for the product, a pricing system, includes a processor to receive and analyze the at least one product information entry from the at least one cold chain information source, and to provide the price value to the user.
[0005] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one cold chain information source includes at least one of a shelf life estimation system, a demand estimation system, an inventory system, and a price database.
[0006] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include at least one pricing display to display the price value.
[0007] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one pricing display is controlled by a centralized display controller.
[0008] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one pricing display is a segmented display.
[0009] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include a pricing interface to receive a price adjustment value from the user.
[0010] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the price adjustment value is provided to the processor.
[0011] According to an embodiment, a method to provide a price value for a product to a user includes providing at least one product information entry for the product via at least one cold chain information source, receiving the at least one product information entry for the product from the at least one cold chain information source via a processor, analyzing the at least one product information entry for the product from the at least one cold chain information source via the processor, and providing the price value to the user via the processor.
[0012] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one cold chain information source includes at least one of a shelf life estimation system, a demand estimation system, an inventory system, and a price database.
[0013] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include displaying the price value via at least one pricing display.
[0014] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one pricing display is controlled by a centralized display controller.
[0015] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the at least one pricing display is a segmented display.
[0016] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include receiving a price adjustment value from the user via a pricing interface.
[0017] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, further embodiments could include that the price adjustment value is provided to the processor.
[0018] Technical function of the embodiments described above includes a processor to receive and analyze the at least one product information entry from the at least one cold chain information source, and to provide the price value to the user.
[0019] Other aspects, features, and techniques of the embodiments will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the drawings.
[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of a product information system; and
[0022] FIG. 2 is a flow diagram of a method of providing at least price value for a product to a user.
[0023] Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a schematic view of the product information system 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 includes at least one cold chain information source 102a-120d and a pricing system 120. In certain embodiments, the product information system 100 can further include a pricing interface 140 and at least one display 132. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 can be used to provide product information such as current prices to a user. Advantageously, the product information system 100 can provide comprehensive and dynamic pricing information regarding the products by analyzing various pricing factors such as expected shelf life, current demand, current pricing, and inventory. Advantageously, the product information system 100 can dynamically optimize prices to minimize the risk of unsold perishable products near the end of their estimated shelf life while maximizing sales prices. In certain embodiments, the user can modify suggested pricing, which may be considered in future pricing optimizations. Further, in certain embodiments, the pricing system can dynamically update and display prices.
[0024] In the illustrated embodiment, the cold chain information sources 102a- 102d can include, but are not limited to, a shelf life estimation system 102a, a demand estimation system 102b, an inventory system 102c, and a pricing database 102d. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 can include any suitable type and number of cold chain information sources not limited to those described herein. In the illustrated embodiment, the cold chain information sources 102a- 102d can be isolated cold chain information sources, while in other embodiments, the cold chain information sources 102a- 102d may be interconnected. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information entries can include, but are not limited to, temperatures, humidity levels, ethylene levels, shock values, excursions beyond prescribed parameters, excursion duration, shelf life estimates, demand estimates and forecasts, inventory information, pricing information, etc.
[0025] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 includes a shelf life estimation system 102a. The shelf life estimation system 102a can receive product information entries from various cold chain information sources, analyze the product information entries and utilize predictive models to determine an estimated shelf life of a product. Advantageously, the shelf life estimation system can utilize information from multiple sources using parameters to provide a simplified and more accurate estimated shelf life.
[0026] The processor of the shelf life estimation system 102a can utilize product information entries such as temperatures, environmental conditions, trailer conditions, etc., to determine estimated shelf life. Accordingly, the shelf life estimation system 102a can analyze information received from various cold chain information sources such as sensors located at various portions of the cold chain system.
[0027] In the illustrated embodiment, the shelf life estimation system 102a can utilize algorithms to estimate remaining shelf life. In certain embodiments, the shelf life estimation system 102a can utilize machine learning algorithms to learn predictive data models. In certain embodiments, the shelf life estimation system 102a can utilize laboratory data to obtain models and make adjustments to shelf life estimates. Advantageously, the shelf life estimation system 102a can perform and tailor shelf life estimates for products based on experienced conditions instead of utilizing and adapting previous laboratory results.
[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 includes a demand estimation system 102b. In the illustrated embodiment, the demand estimation system 102b can provide information about forecasted demand, due to time of the year, time of the week, previous demand, weather trends, social media trends, news, analyst reports, etc. The demand estimation system 102b can utilize various sources and analysis tools to provide demand estimates of certain products. Demand estimates can include an estimated value along with a confidence interval.
[0029] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 includes an inventory information system 102c. In the illustrated embodiment, the inventory information system 102c can provide a product location, a product age, a product temperature, a product humidity, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, the inventory information system 102c can provide product aging information to determine the best time to distribute a product to allow the product to arrive at a desired time or a desired condition such as desired ripeness, etc.
[0030] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 includes a pricing database 102d. In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing database 102d can provide historic price information for a product, as well as price information at various locations (different stores, cities, countries, etc.). In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing database 102d can correlate pricing information with geographic location, trends, etc. In certain embodiments, the pricing database 102d can contain prices of comparable or similar products.
[0031] In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing system 120 includes a processor 122. The pricing system 120 can receive product information entries from various cold chain information sources 102a- 102d, analyze the information entries, and provide a dynamically updated price reflecting information received from the cold chain information sources 102a- 102d. Advantageously, the pricing system 120 can determine an optimal price value for a product based on various cold chain information sources analyzed in light of selected criteria and strategies. In certain embodiments, the pricing system 120 can optimize prices to maximize total sales. In other embodiments, the pricing system 120 can optimize prices to remove all low shelf life inventories. The pricing system 120 can further consider future demand, current inventory at distributors, future inventory levels, etc. The pricing system 120 can weigh different strategies and business decisions as required by a user and blend strategies as required.
[0032] In the illustrated embodiment, the processor 122 can receive product information entries from the plurality of cold chain information sources 102a- 102d. For example, information entries can include, but are not limited to shelf life estimate values from the shelf life estimation system 102a, a demand estimation value from the demand estimation system 102b, an inventory level form the inventory system 102c, and historical pricing information from the pricing database 102d. In the illustrated embodiments, the processor 122 gather and correlate information entries, such as correlating historical inventory and pricing values.
[0033] In the illustrated embodiment, the processor 122 can apply any suitable strategy, algorithm or solving method to optimize the price for any given criteria using the information received. Therefore, the processor 122 can provide a price value that will consider shelf life, demand estimates, inventory, pricing history, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, the processor 122 can optimize a price value to solve between a maximized total sales amount and a minimized low shelf life inventory as desired by the user. In certain embodiments, the processor 122 can further consider feedback received from the pricing interface 140 to receive additional pricing adjustment information.
[0034] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 can include a pricing interface 140. The pricing interface 140 can send and receive information to and from the pricing system 120. In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing interface 140 can provide pricing adjustments to the pricing system 120.
[0035] In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing interface 140 can communicate current prices suggested by the pricing system 120. The user can review the prices and override prices as desired. In certain embodiments, the user can identify a need or a desire to adjust the prices based on factors that may not currently be considered by the pricing system 120. The price input from the user can be higher or lower than the suggested price from the pricing system 120. In certain embodiments, the pricing interface 140 can show relevant information from cold chain information sources 102a- 102d to assist users to make pricing determinations. In certain embodiments, the user can further provide additional feedback with the adjusted price value to allow the pricing system 120 to learn additional information that may be useful in pricing decisions. In the illustrated embodiment, the resulting input prices can be sent back to the pricing system 120 to adjust pricing estimates in the future.
[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system 100 can include at least one display 132. In the illustrated embodiment, the pricing system 120 can display suggested prices on displays 132. In certain embodiments, the prices displayed can be adjusted as described in pricing interface 140. A product information system 100 can include multiple displays 132. In the illustrated embodiment, the displays 132 can be segmented displays. In certain embodiments, displays 132 can be multipurpose displays such as liquid crystal displays. In certain embodiments, displays 132 can display multiple price values and additional information, such as a menu, etc. The displays 132 can automatically receive pricing information in response to changes or information sent from the pricing system 120. Advantageously, the displays 132 can display dynamic pricing information.
[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, a pricing display controller 130 can centrally control the displays 132. The pricing display controller 130 can receive information or instructions from the pricing system 120. In certain embodiments, the pricing display controller 130 can receive pricing information from a web interface, phone application, or tablet application to allow users to change price information on displays 132. The information can be directed to a specific or multiple displays 132 to display the pricing information. In certain embodiments, the pricing display controller 130 can communicate with the displays 132 via wired or wireless communication methods.
[0038] Referring to FIG. 2, a method 200 for providing at least one price value for a product for a user is described. In operation 202, at least one product information entry for the product is provided via at least one cold chain information source. In the illustrated embodiment, the cold chain information sources can include, but are not limited to, a shelf life estimation system, a demand estimation system, an inventory system, and a pricing database. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information system can include any suitable type and number of cold chain information sources not limited to those described herein. In the illustrated embodiment, the product information entries can include, but are not limited to, temperatures, humidity levels, ethylene levels, shock values, excursions beyond prescribed parameters, excursion duration, shelf life estimates, demand estimates and forecasts, inventory information, pricing information, etc.
[0039] In operation 204, the at least one product information entry for the product from the at least one cold chain information source is received via a processor. For example, information entries can include, but are not limited to shelf life estimate values from the shelf life estimation system, a demand estimation value from the demand estimation system, an inventory level form the inventory system, and historical pricing information from the pricing database. In the illustrated embodiments, the processor gather and correlate information entries, such as correlating historical inventory and pricing values.
[0040] In operation 206, the at least one product information entry for the product from the at least one cold chain information source is analyzed via the processor. In the illustrated embodiment, the processor can apply any suitable strategy, algorithm or solving method to optimize the price for any given criteria using the information received. Therefore, the processor can provide a price value that will consider shelf life, demand estimates, inventory, pricing history, etc. In operation 208, the price value to the user is provided via the processor.
[0041] In operation 210, a price adjustment value is received from the user via a pricing interface. In certain embodiments, the pricing interface can show relevant information from cold chain information sources to assist users to make pricing determinations. In certain embodiments, the user can further provide additional feedback with the adjusted price value to allow the pricing system to learn additional information that may be useful in pricing decisions.
[0042] In operation 212, the price value is displayed via at least one pricing display. In certain embodiments, the prices displayed can be adjusted as described in pricing interface. A product information system can include multiple displays. In the illustrated embodiment, the displays can be segmented displays.
[0043] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the embodiments. While the description of the present embodiments has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, it is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments in the form disclosed. Many modifications, variations, alterations, substitutions or equivalent arrangement not hereto described will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the embodiments. Additionally, while various embodiments have been described, it is to be understood that aspects may include only some of the described embodiments. Accordingly, the embodiments are not to be seen as limited by the foregoing description, but are only limited by the scope of the appended claims.

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[0001]本文公开的主题涉及向用户提供价格值,以及一种用于以来自多个源的信息向用户提供价格值的系统和方法。
[0004]根据一个实施方案,一种向用户提供产品价格值的系统包括:至少一个冷链信息源,所述至少一个冷链信息源用于提供所述产品的至少一个产品信息条目;定价系统,所述定价系统包括处理器,所述处理器用于接收和分析来自所述至少一个冷链信息源的至少一个产品信息条目,并向用户提供所述价格值。
[0005]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述至少一个冷链信息源包括搁置寿命估计系统、需求估计系统、库存系统和价格数据库中的至少一者。
[0006]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括用于显示价格值的至少一个定价显示器。
[0007]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述至少一个定价显示器由集中显示控制器控制。
[0008]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:至少一个定价显示器是分段显示器。
[0009]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括用于从用户接收价格调整值的定价界面。
[0010]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述价格调整值被提供给所述处理器。
[0011]根据一个实施方案,一种向用户提供产品价格值的方法包括:经由至少一个冷链信息源提供产品的至少一个产品信息条目;经由处理器从所述至少一个冷链信息源接收产品的至少一个产品信息条目;经由处理器分析来自至少一个冷链信息源的产品的至少一个产品信息条目;以及经由处理器向用户提供价格值。
[0012]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述至少一个冷链信息源包括搁置寿命估计系统、需求估计系统、库存系统和价格数据库中的至少一者。
[0013]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括经由至少一个定价显示器来显示价格值。
[0014]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述至少一个定价显示器由集中显示控制器控制。
[0015]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:至少一个定价显示器是分段显示器。
[0016]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括经由定价界面从用户接收价格调整值。
[0017]除了上述一个或多个特征之外,或作为替代,进一步的实施方案可以包括:所述价格调整值被提供给所述处理器。
[0018]上述实施方案的技术功能包括处理器,所述处理器用于接收和分析来自至少一个冷链信息源的至少一个产品信息条目,并且向用户提供价格值。
[0019]从以下结合附图进行的描述中,实施方案的其他方面、特征和技术将变得更显而易见。
[0021]图1示出了产品信息系统的示意图;以及
[0022]图2是至少向用户提供产品价格值的方法的流程图。
[0023]现在参考附图,图1示出了产品信息系统100的示意图。在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100包括至少一个冷链信息源102a-120d和定价系统120。在某些实施方案中,产品信息系统100还可以包括定价界面140和至少一个显示器132。在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100可以用于向用户提供诸如当前价格等产品信息。有利地,产品信息系统100可以通过分析各种定价因素诸如预期搁置寿命、当前需求、当前定价和库存,来提供关于产品的综合和动态定价信息。有利地,产品信息系统100可以动态地优化价格,以最小化易腐烂产品接近其估计搁置寿命结束时未售出的风险,同时最大化销售价格。在某些实施方案中,用户可以修改建议的定价,这可以在未来的定价优化中考虑。此外,在某些实施方案中,定价系统可以动态地更新和显示价格。
[0024]在所示实施方案中,冷链信息源102a-102d可以包括但不限于搁置寿命估计系统102a、需求估计系统102b、库存系统102c和定价数据库102d。在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100可以包括任何合适类型和数量的冷链信息源,不限于本文所述的那些冷链信息源。在所示实施方案中,冷链信息源102a-102d可以是隔离的冷链信息源,而在其他实施方案中,冷链信息源102a-102d可以互连。在所示实施方案中,产品信息条目可包括但不限于温度、湿度水平、乙烯水平、冲击值、超出规定参数的偏移、偏移持续时间、搁置寿命估计、需求估计和预测、库存信息、定价信息等。
[0025]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100包括搁置寿命估计系统102a。搁置寿命估计系统102a可以从各种冷链信息源接收产品信息条目、分析产品信息条目、并利用预测模型来确定产品的估计搁置寿命。有利地,搁置寿命估计系统可以利用来自多个源的信息,使用参数来提供简化且更准确的估计搁置寿命。
[0026]搁置寿命估计系统102a的处理器可以利用产品信息条目,诸如温度、环境条件、拖车条件等,来确定估计的搁置寿命。因此,搁置寿命估计系统102a可以分析从各种冷链信息源(诸如位于冷链系统的各个部分的传感器)接收的信息。
[0027]在所示实施方案中,搁置寿命估计系统102a可以利用算法来估计剩余搁置寿命。在某些实施方案中,搁置寿命估计系统102a可以利用机器学习算法来学习预测数据模型。在某些实施方案中,搁置寿命估计系统102a可以利用实验室数据来获得模型并对搁置寿命估计进行调整。有利地,搁置寿命估计系统102a可以基于经验条件而不是利用和调整先前的实验室结果,来执行和定制产品的搁置寿命估计。
[0028]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100包括需求估计系统102b。在所示实施方案中,需求估计系统102b可以提供关于由于一年中的时间、一周中的时间、先前需求、天气趋势、社交媒体趋势、新闻、分析报告等引起的预测需求的信息。需求估计系统102b可以利用各种源和分析工具来提供某些产品的需求估计。需求估计可以包括估计值和置信区间。
[0029]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100包括库存信息系统102c。在所示实施方案中,库存信息系统102c可以提供产品位置、产品龄期、产品温度、产品湿度等。在所示实施方案中,库存信息系统102c可以提供产品龄期信息以确定分配产品的最佳时间,以使产品可在期望时间或期望条件(诸如期望成熟度等)下到达。
[0030]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100包括定价数据库102d。在所示实施方案中,定价数据库102d可以提供产品的历史价格信息,以及各个位置(不同商店、城市、国家等)的价格信息。在所示实施方案中,定价数据库102d可以将定价信息与地理位置、趋势等关联。在某些实施方案中,定价数据库102d可以包含可比较或类似产品的价格。
[0031]在所示实施方案中,定价系统120包括处理器122。定价系统120可以从各种冷链信息源102a-102d接收产品信息条目、分析信息条目、并提供反映从冷链信息源102a-102d接收的信息的动态更新价格。有利地,定价系统120可以基于根据所选标准和策略分析的各种冷链信息源来确定产品的最佳价格值。在某些实施方案中,定价系统120可以优化价格以最大化总销售额。在其他实施方案中,定价系统120可以优化价格以消除所有低搁置寿命库存。定价系统120可以进一步考虑未来需求、分销商的当前库存、未来库存水平等。定价系统120可以根据用户的需要权衡不同的策略和商业决策,并根据需要协调策略。
[0032]在所示实施方案中,处理器122可以从多个冷链信息源102a-102d接收产品信息条目。例如,信息条目可以包括但不限于来自搁置寿命估计系统102a的搁置寿命估计值、来自需求估计系统102b的需求估计值、来自库存系统102c的库存水平以及来自定价数据库102d的历史定价信息。在所示实施方案中,处理器122收集信息条目并使之关联,诸如使历史库存和定价值关联。
[0033]在所示实施方案中,处理器122可以应用任何合适的策略、算法或求解方法,以使用所接收的信息来优化任何给定标准的价格。因此,处理器122可以提供将考虑搁置寿命、需求估计、库存、定价历史等的价格值。在所示实施方案中,处理器122可以优化价格值以在用户期望的最大化的总销售额和最小化的低搁置寿命库存之间得到解决方案。在某些实施方案中,处理器122还可以考虑从定价界面140接收的反馈以接收另外的定价调整信息。
[0034]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100可以包括定价界面140。定价界面140可以向定价系统120发送信息以及从定价系统120接收信息。在所示实施方案中,定价界面140可以向定价系统120提供定价调整。
[0035]在所示实施方案中,定价界面140可以传达定价系统120所建议的当前价格。用户可以根据需要查看价格并覆盖价格。在某些实施方案中,用户可以基于定价系统120当前可能未考虑到的因素来识别调整价格的需要或期望。来自用户的价格输入可以高于或低于来自定价系统120的建议价格。在某些实施方案中,定价界面140可以显示来自冷链信息源102a-102d的相关信息,以帮助用户进行定价确定。在某些实施方案中,用户可以进一步提供具有调整后的价格值的另外反馈,以允许定价系统120得知可能在定价决策中有用的另外信息。在所示实施方案中,可以将得到的输入价格发送回定价系统120以调整未来的定价估计。
[0036]在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统100可以包括至少一个显示器132。在所示实施方案中,定价系统120可以在显示器132上显示建议的价格。在某些实施方案中,可以如定价界面140中所述调整所显示的价格。产品信息系统100可以包括多个显示器132。在所示实施方案中,显示器132可以是分段显示器。在某些实施方案中,显示器132可以是多用途显示器,诸如液晶显示器。在某些实施方案中,显示器132可以显示多个价格值和另外信息,诸如菜单等。显示器132可以响应于从定价系统120发送的变化或信息自动接收定价信息。有利地,显示器132可以显示动态定价信息。
[0037]在所示实施方案中,定价显示控制器130可以集中控制显示器132。定价显示控制器130可以从定价系统120接收信息或指令。在某些实施方案中,定价显示控制器130可以从网络界面、电话应用程序或平板电脑应用程序接收定价信息,以允许用户改变显示器132上的价格信息。可以将信息引导到特定或多个显示器132以显示定价信息。在某些实施方案中,定价显示控制器130可以经由有线或无线通信方法与显示器132通信。
[0038]参考图2,描述了用于为用户提供产品的至少一个价格值的方法200。在操作202中,经由至少一个冷链信息源提供产品的至少一个产品信息条目。在所示实施方案中,冷链信息源可以包括但不限于搁置寿命估计系统、需求估计系统、库存系统和定价数据库。在所示实施方案中,产品信息系统可以包括任何合适类型和数量的冷链信息源,不限于本文所述的那些冷链信息源。在所示实施方案中,产品信息条目可以包括但不限于温度、湿度水平、乙烯水平、冲击值、超出规定参数的偏移、偏移持续时间、搁置寿命估计、需求估计和预测、库存信息、定价信息等。
[0039]在操作204中,经由处理器接收来自至少一个冷链信息源的产品的至少一个产品信息条目。例如,信息条目可以包括但不限于来自搁置寿命估计系统的搁置寿命估计值、来自需求估计系统的需求估计值、来自库存系统的库存水平以及来自定价数据库的历史定价信息。在所示实施方案中,处理器收集信息条目并使之关联,诸如使历史库存和定价值关联。
[0040]在操作206中,经由处理器分析来自至少一个冷链信息源的产品的至少一个产品信息条目。在所示实施方案中,处理器可以应用任何合适的策略、算法或求解方法,以使用所接收的信息来优化任何给定标准的价格。因此,处理器可以提供将考虑搁置寿命、需求估计、库存、定价历史等的价格值。在操作208中,经由处理器向用户提供价格值。
[0041]在操作210中,经由定价界面从用户接收价格调整值。在某些实施方案中,定价界面可以显示来自冷链信息源的相关信息,以帮助用户进行定价确定。在某些实施方案中,用户可以进一步提供具有调整后的价格值的另外反馈,以允许定价系统得知可能在定价决策中有用的另外信息。
[0042]在操作212中,经由至少一个定价显示器来显示价格值。在某些实施方案中,可以如定价界面中所述调整所显示的价格。产品信息系统可以包括多个显示器。在所示实施方案中,显示器可以是分段显示器。
[0043]本文中使用的术语只是出于描述特定实施方案的目的,而不是意图限制实施方案。尽管已经出于说明和描述的目的呈现了本发明实施方案的描述,但并不意图穷举实施方案或将实施方案限于所公开的形式。在不脱离实施方案的范围的情况下,到此为止没有描述的许多修改、变化、改变、替代或等效布置对本领域的普通技术人员将是显而易见的。此外,尽管已描述了各种实施方案,但应理解,各方面可以只包括所描述的实施方案中的一些。因此,实施方案不应被视为受限于前述描述,而是只受限于所附权利要求书的范围。