JP7027503B1 - Information processing equipment, information processing methods and information processing programs - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To automatically make a user follow a store of a coupon provider. An information processing device is a coupon that can be used in a payment means using a terminal device, and a providing unit that provides a coupon provided by a store that can use the payment means and a coupon are provided. The terminal device is provided with a distribution unit that automatically distributes recommendation information about the store that provides the coupon. After distributing the coupon list to the terminal device, when the terminal device displays a predetermined site or activates a predetermined application, the distribution unit informs the terminal device of the user U of the store of the coupon provider or the relevant. The recommendation information is automatically distributed so that the recommendation information regarding the coupon is preferentially displayed on the screen of the predetermined site or the predetermined application. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method and an information processing program.

Conventionally, a technique for distributing a coupon list of each store based on store usage information (purchase frequency, number of purchases, purchase time) has been disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2020-13575

However, in the above-mentioned conventional technique, only the coupon list of each store is distributed, and the problem that the user may not follow each store after the coupon is distributed is not considered.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to have a user automatically follow the store that provides the coupon.

The information processing device according to the present application is a coupon automatically applied at the time of payment by a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device, and collectively manages coupons provided by stores that can use the payment application . When a desired coupon is provided to the terminal device in advance and the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, the providing unit that provides the coupon to the terminal device and the use of the terminal device. When a person selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, and the user of the coupon provider It is provided with a distribution unit that automatically distributes recommendation information about the store from which the coupon is provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided when it is automatically determined that the store has been followed. The distribution unit manages the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the terminal to which the coupon is provided. It is characterized in that the device is notified by push of information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer .

According to one aspect of the embodiment, the user can automatically follow the store from which the coupon is provided.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of coupon selection from a coupon list by a user. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of automatic application of a coupon at the time of payment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a payment information database. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a distribution information database. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration.

Hereinafter, an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an embodiment for implementing an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as “embodiment”) according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that this embodiment does not limit the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application. Further, in the following embodiments, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations are omitted.

[1. Overview of information processing method]
First, with reference to FIG. 1, an outline of an information processing method performed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. In FIG. 1, a case where the user automatically follows the store of the coupon provider will be described as an example.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 and an information providing device 100. The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 are connected to each other via a network N (see FIG. 4) so as to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly.

The terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet used by the user U, and communicates with an arbitrary server device via a wireless communication network such as 4G (Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). It is a portable terminal device that can be used. Further, the terminal device 10 is a screen of a liquid crystal display or the like and has a screen having a touch panel function, and the user can use a finger, a stylus, or the like to perform a tap operation, a slide operation, a scroll operation, or the like for display data such as contents. Accepts various operations. The operation performed on the area of the screen on which the content is displayed may be an operation on the content. Further, the terminal device 10 may be not only a smart device but also an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or a notebook PC.

The information providing device 100 is a coupon that can be used in the payment means using the terminal device 10, and provides the coupon provided by the store that can use the payment means, and the user of the store that provides the coupon. It is an information processing device that automatically follows U, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the information providing device 100 is a payment server that provides an electronic payment service related to payment using the terminal device 10. The content of the coupon may be a discount from the settlement amount, but in the present embodiment, it is a return. In the case of discount from the payment amount, it is used once at the time of payment, but in the case of return, return points are given after payment to permanently encourage user U to use the electronic payment service. can.

In the present embodiment, the information providing device 100 provides a coupon list for collectively managing coupons (coupons that can be used only by a specific payment means at the time of payment) that require electronic payment as a condition for use, and the user U provides a coupon list. When the terminal device 10 is operated to select a desired coupon (coupon to be used) from the coupon list, it is automatically determined that the user U has followed the store of the provider of the coupon, and the user. The recommendation information (recommendation) about the store is automatically delivered to U. Since the store is automatically followed even if the user U who received the coupon does not use the coupon, the store pushes to the user U (prospect customer, potential customer, etc.) selected as the coupon provision target. There are merits other than mere coupon distribution, such as being able to notify and provide information. Actually, the information providing device 100 automatically distributes the recommendation information about all the coupon providing stores included in the coupon list, not limited to the coupon providing store selected by the user U. You may.

Here, the information providing device 100 automatically distributes information about each store and coupon as recommendation information. For example, the information providing device 100 displays information about the store from which the coupon is provided (store introduction article, when the user U displays a predetermined site or activates a predetermined application (application) using the terminal device 10. (Notice from the store, etc.) and information about the coupon will be displayed with priority. As a predetermined site or a predetermined application, for example, there are sites and applications such as media, maps (including route maps, transfer guidance, route search), SNS (Social Networking Service), videos, games, and the like. For example, in the information providing device 100, the user U displays the above information on the terminal device 10 in a conspicuous place or a predetermined area on the screen of a predetermined site or a predetermined application. Further, when the predetermined site or the predetermined application is a map, the information providing device 100 may map and display the position corresponding to the store on the map.

In addition, the information providing device 100 pushes the information that the coupon has been delivered (notice such as "I have issued the coupon") to the terminal device 10 of the user U on a regular basis or at a predetermined timing. do. Further, when the information providing device 100 has not been used for a certain period (for example, one month) after the coupon is delivered, or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching, the information providing device 100 provides information to the effect that the coupon is delivered. Push notification is sent to the terminal device 10 of the user U. At this time, the information providing device 100 may push-notify the terminal device 10 of the user U of the information about the store from which the coupon is provided and the information about the coupon.

Here, various types of coupons can be applied to the coupons. For example, it may be a coupon of store resources that uses payment using a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)). In the case of store resources, when using the coupon, "the value obtained by subtracting the return amount stated on the coupon or the amount corresponding to the return rate from the payment amount" is subtracted from the user account, and "from the payment amount to the coupon" is subtracted from the user account. "The value obtained by subtracting the stated return amount or the amount corresponding to the return rate" is added. A fee for setting a coupon may be set. The fee may be a specified amount (commission amount) or a ratio to the settlement amount (commission rate). In this case, the "value obtained by subtracting the return amount stated on the coupon or the amount corresponding to the return rate from the payment amount" is subtracted from the user account, and the "payment amount minus the return amount or return rate stated on the coupon" is added to the store account. "The value obtained by subtracting the corresponding amount and the fee" is added, and the "fee" is added to the platform provider account. The order of coupons may be changed based on the amount or ratio of such fees. For example, a coupon with a larger percentage value or amount value may be provided preferentially, and the coupon is emphasized in a frame that is displayed preferentially over other coupons such as an advertising space. And may be displayed.

Further, the electronic payment is a payment using the terminal device 10, and is, for example, electronic money payment, credit card payment, bank payment, carrier payment, ID payment, convenience store payment, and the like. However, these are just examples. In this embodiment, electronic money payment will be described as an example.

Further, the store may be, for example, a supermarket, a convenience store, a mass retailer, a drug store, a discount store, a home center, a retail store such as a warehouse-type store, or a restaurant such as a restaurant, a fast food store, a cafe, or a bar. It may be a department store's cosmetics floor, clothing floor sales floor, counter, etc., it may be a tenant such as an office in an office building or a commercial building, or it may be automatic. It may be a self-service drink / food sales service (confectionery service, etc.) of a vending machine or an office. Further, the store is not limited to indoors, but may be outdoors. That is, the store may be an outdoor site of a certain size. For example, the store may be a temporary sales office such as a stall or a tent.

In addition, the store may exist at the entrance / exit of the facility, in the facility, or in the vicinity of the facility. Facilities include, for example, large commercial facilities (department stores / shopping centers / outlet malls / underground streets), large leisure facilities (theme parks / amusement parks / playgrounds / zoos / aquariums / pools / bath facilities / parks / gardens / famous places), and cultural facilities. It may be (hall / theater / movie theater / museum / museum), railway station or airport, port (boarding area), service area (SA), parking area (PA), or the like. Further, the store may be a reception desk, an entrance / exit gate (automatic ticket gate), or the like.

[1-1. About payment using terminal device 10]
Here, an example of payment (electronic payment) using the terminal device 10 will be described prior to the store follow-up automation process after the coupon is provided, which is executed by the information providing device 100. In the following description, the user U uses a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) arranged in the store A and indicates the store identification information C that identifies the store A. An example of performing payment using the terminal device 10 will be described, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The example of payment described below can be applied even when an arbitrary user makes a payment at an arbitrary store using an arbitrary terminal device 10. Further, the store identification information C may be not only a QR code (registered trademark) but also a barcode, a predetermined mark, a number, or the like.

For example, when the user U makes a payment in connection with the use or purchase of a payment target (transaction target) such as various products and services at the store A, the user U is a payment application installed on the terminal device 10. Start the payment application). Then, the user U photographs the store identification information C installed in the store A via the payment application. In such a case, the terminal device 10 displays a screen for inputting the price to be settled, and accepts the input of the settlement amount from the user U or the clerk M of the store A. Then, the terminal device 10 identifies the user identification information that identifies the user U (or the information indicated by the user identification information, that is, the information indicating the user U (for example, the user ID)) and the store A. The store identification information C (or the information indicated by the store identification information C, that is, the information indicating the store A (for example, the store ID)) and the payment information indicating the payment amount are transmitted to the information providing device 100.

In such a case, the information providing device 100 transfers the electronic money of the amount indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A indicated by the store identification information C. Then, the information providing device 100 transmits a notification to the terminal device 10 that the payment has been completed. In such a case, the terminal device 10 notifies that the payment has been made by electronic money by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed and a predetermined voice.

The payment using the terminal device 10 is not limited to the above-mentioned processing. For example, the payment using the terminal device 10 may be made using the store terminal installed in the store A. For example, the terminal device 10 displays the user identification information for identifying the user U on the screen. In such a case, the store terminal installed in the store A reads the user identification information displayed on the terminal device 10, and indicates the user identification information, the payment amount, and the payment information indicating the store A identification information. Is transmitted to the information providing device 100. In such a case, the information providing device 100 transfers the electronic money of the amount indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A, and the store terminal or terminal of the store A. The device 10 may be notified that the payment has been made by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed or a predetermined voice.

Further, the payment using the terminal device 10 is not only a process of transferring the electronic money from the account charged with the electronic money in advance by the user U to the account of the store A, but also, for example, a credit card registered in advance by the user U. It may be a payment using. In such a case, for example, the terminal device 10 may transfer the electronic commerce payment amount to the account of the store A and charge the payment amount to the credit card management company of the user U.

[1-2. About store follow-up automation processing after coupon provision]
As shown in FIG. 1, the information providing device 100 is a coupon that can be used in a payment means using the terminal device 10, and is a coupon that collectively manages coupons provided by stores that can use the payment means. A list (coupon corner) is provided (step S1).

Subsequently, in the information providing device 100, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (coupon to be used) from the coupon list, the user U is the provider of the coupon. It is automatically determined that the store has been followed (step S2).

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 automatically distributes the recommendation information (recommended information) regarding the store from which the coupon is provided to the terminal device 10 of the user U (step S3).

For example, the information providing device 100 distributes the introduction of the coupon target store, the notification from the store (information transmitted by the store), and the like as the recommendation information to the terminal device 10 of the user U. The information providing device 100 may push-notify the terminal device 10 of the user U of the introduction of the store subject to the coupon, the notification from the store, and the like, or the site or application used by the user U. Etc. may be displayed preferentially.

In reality, the information providing device 100 may automatically distribute the recommendation information regarding the store that provides all the coupons included in the coupon list, regardless of the coupon selection of the user U. Further, the recommendation information may be automatically distributed not only by the information providing device 100 but also by a terminal device, a server device, or the like on the store side. For example, a terminal device, a server device, or the like on the store side may generate recommendation information in advance, register it in the information providing device 100, and distribute it via the information providing device 100, or use it from the information providing device 100. The information about the person U may be provided and directly distributed without going through the information providing device 100.

Subsequently, the user U of the terminal device 10 that has received the recommendation information from the information providing device 100 visits the store A that provides the coupon, and when the store A provides the transaction target, the terminal device 10 is used. The store identification information C installed in the store A is read by using (step S4). At this time, the coupon is automatically applied regardless of the operation of the user U. The return amount for the coupon is displayed on the terminal device 10 of the user U.

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 acquires payment information regarding payment to the store A from the terminal device 10 (step S5). For example, the information providing device 100 acquires payment information (user ID, payment amount for store A, information identifying store A, and information related to coupon use) in the payment method using the above-mentioned payment application from the terminal device 10. do.

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 executes the payment process based on the payment information received from the terminal device 10 of the user U (step S6). For example, the information providing device 100 moves from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information (for example, the user ID) to the account of the store A indicated by the store identification information C (for example, the store ID) from the payment amount. Transfer the amount of electronic money obtained by subtracting the return amount for the coupon. Alternatively, the information providing device 100 transfers the electronic money of the settlement amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and at the same time, the electronic money of the refund amount for the coupon is transferred from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. To migrate. For convenience, the explanation of "commission" is omitted.

[1-3. About coupon selection from the coupon list by the user]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the coupon selection from the coupon list by the user U will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of coupon selection from the coupon list by the user U.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user U operates the terminal device 10 and taps the dedicated icon "coupon" from the payment application (step S11). Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a coupon to be used from the displayed coupon list (coupon corner) (step S12). Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 and taps the "Get coupon" button on the desired coupon screen (detailed screen of the coupon to be used) to acquire the coupon (step S13). ). At this time, any user can browse the coupon list itself, but only the target user U can obtain the coupon. Users other than the target user U do not see (or become active) the "Get Coupon" button. For example, a coupon issued to a user in a specific segment can be obtained only by the user belonging to that segment. Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 and confirms the acquired coupon on the My Coupon management screen (step S14). In this case, the information providing device 100 automatically distributes the recommendation information about the store of the coupon providing source included in the My Coupon management screen.

[1-4. About automatic application of coupons at the time of payment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the automatic application of the coupon at the time of payment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of automatic application of a coupon at the time of payment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to make a payment as usual at a store where the acquired coupon can be used (step S21). That is, the user U goes to the store where the coupon is provided, and makes a payment using the terminal device 10 as a consideration for purchasing a product or using a service. Subsequently, the terminal device 10 displays on the screen the estimated amount of money that can be obtained when the coupon is applied (step S22). At this time, the information providing device 100 acquires the user ID and the store ID at the time of payment, and can be used from the coupons (acquired coupons) included in the My Coupon management screen based on the user ID and the store ID. Automatically select a coupon and display the estimated amount of money to use the coupon. Then, when the user U taps the "pay" button, the information providing device 100 automatically applies the coupon together with the payment confirmation. That is, since the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment, it is not necessary for the user U to operate the terminal device 10 to present the coupon. Subsequently, the terminal device 10 displays the redemption amount for the coupon on the screen when the coupon is automatically applied (step S23). Subsequently, the information providing device 100 grants the terminal device 10 a refund amount for the coupon at a later date (step S24).

As described above, the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment provides a coupon list for collectively managing coupons subject to electronic payment, and the user U operates the terminal device 10 to obtain the coupon list. When the desired coupon (coupon to be used) is selected from the coupons, it is automatically determined that the user U has followed the store that provided the coupon, and the recommendation information (recommendation information) regarding the store is given to the user U. Recommended information) will be delivered automatically. As a result, the user U can automatically follow the store that provides the coupon. In particular, when the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment and the user U does not need to operate the terminal device 10 to present the coupon, the user U is not aware of the existence of the coupon or the store of the provider after obtaining the coupon. There is a possibility. Therefore, it is meaningful to have the user U automatically follow the store that provides the acquired coupon, and automatically distribute the recommendation information about the store to the user U as appropriate.

[2. Information processing system configuration example]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 including the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and an information providing device 100. These various devices are connected so as to be communicable by wire or wirelessly via the network N. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

Further, the number of each device included in the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 4 is not limited to that shown in the figure. For example, in FIG. 4, for simplification of the illustration, only one terminal device 10 is shown, but this is merely an example and is not limited, and may be two or more.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by the user U. For example, the terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, a feature phone, a PC (Personal Computer), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a car navigation system, a wearable device such as a smart watch or a head-mounted display (Wearable Device). , Smart glasses, etc.

Further, the terminal device 10 includes a wireless communication network such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), 5G (5th Generation: 5th generation mobile communication system), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and wireless LAN (Local). It can be connected to the network N via short-range wireless communication such as Area Network) and communicate with the information providing device 100.

The information providing device 100 is, for example, a PC, a server device, a mainframe, a workstation, or the like. The information providing device 100 may be realized by cloud computing.

[3. Configuration example of terminal device]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. 5, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a positioning unit 14, a sensor unit 20, a control unit 30 (controller), and a storage unit 40. Be prepared.

(Communication unit 11)
The communication unit 11 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 4) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits / receives information to / from the information providing device 100 via the network N. For example, the communication unit 11 is realized by a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, or the like.

(Display unit 12)
The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as position information. For example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescent Display). Further, the display unit 12 is a touch panel type display, but the display unit 12 is not limited thereto.

(Input unit 13)
The input unit 13 is an input device that receives various operations from the user U. Further, the input unit 13 has, for example, a button for inputting characters, numbers, and the like. When the display unit 12 is a touch panel type display, a part of the display unit 12 functions as an input unit 13. The input unit 13 may be a microphone or the like that receives voice input from the user U. The microphone may be wireless.

(Positioning unit 14)
The positioning unit 14 receives a signal (radio wave) transmitted from a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite, and based on the received signal, position information (for example, latitude) indicating the current position of the terminal device 10 which is its own device. And longitude). That is, the positioning unit 14 positions the terminal device 10. GPS is only an example of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

In addition, the positioning unit 14 can position the position by various methods other than GPS. For example, the positioning unit 14 may position the position by using various communication functions of the terminal device 10 as an auxiliary positioning means for position correction or the like as described below.

(Wi-Fi positioning)
For example, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 by using the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication function of the terminal device 10 or the communication network provided by each communication company. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 determines the position of the terminal device 10 by performing Wi-Fi communication or the like and measuring the distance to a nearby base station or access point.

(Beacon positioning)
Further, the positioning unit 14 may position the position by using the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function of the terminal device 10. For example, the positioning unit 14 positions the terminal device 10 by connecting to a beacon transmitter connected by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function.

(Geomagnetic positioning)
Further, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 based on the geomagnetic pattern of the structure measured in advance and the geomagnetic sensor included in the terminal device 10.

(RFID positioning)
Further, for example, when the terminal device 10 has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag function equivalent to a contactless IC card used in a station ticket gate, a store, or the like, or has a function of reading an RFID tag. In this case, the used position is recorded together with the information that the payment or the like was made by the terminal device 10. The positioning unit 14 may position the position of the terminal device 10 by acquiring such information. Further, the position may be determined by an optical sensor included in the terminal device 10, an infrared sensor, or the like.

The positioning unit 14 may position the position of the terminal device 10 by using one or a combination of the above-mentioned positioning means, if necessary.

(Sensor unit 20)
The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10. The connection may be a wired connection or a wireless connection. For example, the sensors may be a detection device other than the terminal device 10, such as a wearable device or a wireless device. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, a pressure sensor 23, a temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, an optical sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor ( It is equipped with a camera) 28.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned sensors 21 to 28 are merely examples and are not limited thereto. That is, the sensor unit 20 may be configured to include a part of the sensors 21 to 28, or may include other sensors such as a humidity sensor in addition to or in place of the sensors 21 to 28. ..

The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, and detects the physical movement of the terminal device 10 such as the moving direction, the speed, and the acceleration of the terminal device 10. The gyro sensor 22 detects the physical movement of the terminal device 10 such as the inclination in the triaxial direction based on the angular velocity of the terminal device 10 and the like. The barometric pressure sensor 23 detects, for example, the barometric pressure around the terminal device 10.

Since the terminal device 10 includes the above-mentioned acceleration sensor 21, gyro sensor 22, pressure sensor 23, etc., technologies such as pedestrian autonomous navigation (PDR) using each of these sensors 21 to 23, etc. It becomes possible to determine the position of the terminal device 10 by using. This makes it possible to acquire indoor position information, which is difficult to acquire with a positioning system such as GPS.

For example, a pedometer using an acceleration sensor 21 can calculate the number of steps, the walking speed, and the walking distance. Further, the gyro sensor 22 can be used to know the traveling direction of the user U, the direction of the line of sight, and the inclination of the body. Further, from the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 23, it is possible to know the altitude at which the terminal device 10 of the user U exists and the number of floors of the floor.

The air temperature sensor 24 detects, for example, the air temperature around the terminal device 10. The sound sensor 25 detects, for example, the sound around the terminal device 10. The optical sensor 26 detects the illuminance around the terminal device 10. The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, the geomagnetism around the terminal device 10. The image sensor 28 captures an image of the surroundings of the terminal device 10.

The barometric pressure sensor 23, the temperature sensor 24, the sound sensor 25, the optical sensor 26, and the image sensor 28, respectively, detect the barometric pressure, the temperature, the sound, and the illuminance, and capture an image of the surroundings, so that the terminal device 10 It is possible to detect the surrounding environment and situation of. Further, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the position information of the terminal device 10 from the surrounding environment and the situation of the terminal device 10.

(Control unit 30)
The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM, an input / output port, and various circuits. Further, the control unit 30 may be configured by hardware such as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 30 includes a transmission unit 31, a reception unit 32, and a processing unit 33.

(Transmitting unit 31)
The transmission unit 31 is positioned by, for example, various information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by the sensors 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and the positioning unit 14. The position information and the like of the terminal device 10 can be transmitted to the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11.

(Receiver 32)
The receiving unit 32 can receive various information provided by the information providing device 100 and a request for sensor information from the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11.

(Processing unit 33)
The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10 including the display unit 12 and the like. For example, the processing unit 33 can output various information transmitted by the transmitting unit 31 and various information received by the receiving unit 32 from the information providing device 100 to the display unit 12 for display.

(Memory unit 40)
The storage unit 40 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory (Flash Memory), or a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or an optical disk. To. Various programs, various information, and the like are stored in the storage unit 40.

[4. Configuration example of information processing device]
Next, the configuration of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the information providing device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

(Communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Further, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 4) by wire or wirelessly.

(Memory unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory (Flash Memory), or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 6, the storage unit 120 has a user information database 121, a payment information database 122, and a distribution information database 123.

(User information database 121)
The user information database 121 stores various information about the user U. For example, the user information database 121 stores various information such as the attributes of the user U. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the user information database 121. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the user information database 121 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)", "age", "gender", "home", "work location", and "interest".

The "user ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user U. Further, "age" indicates the age of the user U identified by the user ID. The "age" may be a specific age of the user U identified by the user ID, for example, 35 years old. Further, "gender" indicates the gender of the user U identified by the user ID.

Further, "home" indicates the location information of the home of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 7, "home" is illustrated with an abstract reference numeral such as "LC11", but may be latitude / longitude information or the like. Further, for example, "home" may be a region name or an address.

Further, the "work location" indicates the location information of the work location (school in the case of a student) of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the “work location” is illustrated with an abstract code such as “LC12”, but may be latitude / longitude information or the like. Further, for example, the "work location" may be a region name or an address.

Further, "interest" indicates the interest of the user U identified by the user ID. That is, "interest" indicates an object that the user U identified by the user ID is highly interested in. For example, "interest" may be a search query (keyword) or the like that the user U inputs into a search engine and searches. In the example shown in FIG. 7, "interest" is shown one for each user U, but may be plural.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the age of the user U identified by the user ID "U1" is "20's", and the gender is "male". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the home is "LC11". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the work location is "LC12". Further, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that he / she is interested in "sports".

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 7, abstract values such as “U1”, “LC11”, and “LC12” are used for illustration, but “U1”, “LC11”, and “LC12” are specific. Information such as character strings and numerical values shall be stored. Hereinafter, abstract values may be illustrated also in figures relating to other information.

The user information database 121 is not limited to the above, and various information may be stored depending on the purpose. For example, the user information database 121 may store various information about the terminal device 10 of the user U. In addition, the user information database 121 includes demographics (demographic attributes), psychographics (psychological attributes), geographics (geographical attributes), behavioral attributes (behavioral attributes), etc. of the user U. Information about the attribute may be stored. For example, the user information database 121 includes name, family structure, place of origin (local), occupation, position, income, qualification, living style (detached house, apartment, etc.), presence / absence of a car, commuting time, commuting to school / commuting. Memorize information such as routes, commuter pass sections (stations, routes, etc.), frequently used stations (other than the nearest station to your home / work location), lessons (location, time zone, etc.), hobbies, interests, lifestyle, etc. You may.

(Payment information database 122)
The payment information database 122 stores various information related to payment (electronic payment) using the terminal device 10. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the payment information database 122. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the payment information database 122 has items such as "user ID", "payment date and time", "store ID", "product ID", "number of purchases", and "payment amount".

The "user ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user U who made the payment. Further, the "settlement date and time" indicates the date and time when the settlement was made. Further, the "store ID" indicates identification information for identifying the store or facility where the payment was made. Further, the "product ID" indicates identification information for identifying a payment target (transaction target) such as various products and services. The "number of purchased items" indicates the number of items to be settled (number of items, number of items). Further, the "settlement amount" indicates the settlement amount charged in the settlement.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, the "store ID", the "product ID", and the "purchase points" are shown one for each user U, but may be plural. For example, the "store ID" may be stored for each store used by the user U, and the "product ID" and "purchased points" may be stored for each product purchased at each store.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" is set to the settlement date and time "settlement date and time # 1" by the payment (electronic payment) using the terminal device 10, and the store ID ". At the store identified by "Store # 1", the product identified by the product ID "Product # 1" was purchased by the number of purchases "Purchase number # 1" and the payment amount "Payment amount # 1" was paid. Is shown.

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 8, abstract such as "U1", "payment date / time # 1", "store # 1", "product # 1", "purchase number # 1" and "payment amount # 1" Although illustrated using values, specific examples of "U1", "settlement date and time # 1", "store # 1", "product # 1", "purchase points # 1" and "settlement amount # 1" are used. Information such as character strings and numerical values shall be stored.

The payment information database 122 is not limited to the above, and various information may be stored depending on the purpose. For example, the payment information database 122 may store information about a payment means (electronic money or the like) or a payment business operator. Further, the payment information database 122 may store information about the terminal device 10 used for payment.

(Distribution information database 123)
The distribution information database 123 stores various information related to the distribution of the recommendation information. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the distribution information database 123. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the distribution information database 123 has items such as "user ID", "coupon ID", "store ID", and "recommendation".

The "user ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user U to whom the coupon is provided. When identifying a user in segment units, the "user ID" may be the segment of the user U. Further, the "coupon ID" indicates identification information for identifying each coupon. The "coupon ID" may store the identification information of all the coupons included in the coupon list, or may store only the identification information of the coupon selected by the user U from the coupon list. .. Further, the "store ID" indicates identification information for identifying the store or facility that provides the coupon. Further, "recommendation" indicates information distributed to the user U as recommendation information regarding the coupon and / or the store. The "recommendation" may store information regarding the timing at which the recommendation information is delivered, if the timing at which the recommendation information is delivered to the user U can be arbitrarily set. The number of "recommendations" is not limited to one, and may be multiple.

The distribution information database 123 is not limited to the above, and various information may be stored depending on the purpose. For example, the distribution information database 123 may store information regarding the expiration date and usage conditions of the coupon. Further, the distribution information database 123 may store information regarding whether or not the user U has selected a coupon. Further, the distribution information database 123 may store the history of coupons used by the user U in the past.

(Control unit 130)
Returning to FIG. 6, the explanation will be continued. The control unit 130 is a controller, and is an information providing device 100 by means of, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like. It is realized by executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in the internal storage device of the ASIC with a storage area such as a RAM as a work area. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 130 includes an acquisition unit 131, a settlement processing unit 132, a provision unit 133, a determination unit 134, and a distribution unit 135.

(Acquisition unit 131)
The acquisition unit 131 acquires payment information related to payment using the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 obtains the user identification information (or the information indicated by the user identification information, that is, the user U) from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. Information to be shown (for example, user ID), store identification information (or information indicated by store identification information, that is, information indicating a store (for example, store ID)), payment amount, and information regarding coupon usage (for example). , Information indicating the return amount) is acquired.

(Payment processing unit 132)
The payment processing unit 132 performs payment processing related to payment using the terminal device 10 based on the payment information. For example, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the electronic money of the amount indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store indicated by the store identification information. In the present embodiment, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the electronic money of the amount obtained by subtracting the return amount of the coupon from the payment amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A. Alternatively, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the electronic money of the payment amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and the electronic money of the return amount of the coupon from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. To migrate. For convenience, the explanation of "commission" is omitted. Then, the payment processing unit 132 transmits a notification to the terminal device 10 that the payment has been completed via the communication unit 110.

(Providing Department 133)
The providing unit 133 provides the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. This coupon is a coupon that can be used in a payment means using the terminal device 10, and is a coupon provided by a store that can use the payment means. At this time, the providing unit 133 provides a coupon list on which the coupons can be collectively displayed to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. Further, the providing unit 133 displays a coupon management screen that can collectively display the coupons selected by the user U from the coupon list to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. offer.

(Judgment unit 134)
The determination unit 134 states that when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (coupon to be used) from the coupon list, the user U follows the store that provides the coupon. Judge automatically.

(Distribution unit 135)
The distribution unit 135 automatically distributes the store from which the coupon is provided and the recommendation information regarding the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U to which the coupon is provided via the communication unit 110. Here, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (coupon to be used) from the coupon list (that is, the user U is the store where the coupon is provided). When it is automatically determined that the coupon has been followed), the store that provided the coupon and the recommendation information related to the coupon are automatically distributed to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. do. When the above-mentioned coupon management screen is provided, the distribution unit 135 automatically distributes the recommendation information regarding the store from which the coupon is provided, which is included in the coupon management screen.

For example, the distribution unit 135 distributes, as recommendation information, information introducing the store, information transmitted by the store, and / or information indicating that the coupon has been provided. In addition, the distribution unit 135 distributes information to the effect that the coupon has been provided when the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time since it was distributed or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching. The delivery method may be push notification.

Further, after the coupon list is distributed to the terminal device 10, the distribution unit 135 distributes the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U when the terminal device 10 displays a predetermined site or starts a predetermined application. It automatically delivers recommendation information about the provider's store and the coupon. For example, the distribution unit 135 preferentially displays the store of the coupon provider and the recommendation information about the coupon on the screen of the predetermined site or the predetermined application to the terminal device 10 of the user U. , Automatically deliver recommendation information.

Here, the sentences and data that are the basis of the recommendation information are provided from the store that provides the coupon. The information providing device 100 generates recommendation information based on such information. In this case, the information providing device 100 may have a generation unit that generates recommendation information. Alternatively, the terminal device, server device, or the like on the store side may generate recommendation information in advance, register it in the information providing device 100, and distribute it via the information providing device 100, or use it from the information providing device 100. The information about the person U may be provided and directly distributed without going through the information providing device 100. Further, the information providing device 100 may introduce information about the store that provides the coupon, which is open to the public on SNS or the like, as the recommendation information.

[5. Processing procedure]
Next, the processing procedure by the information providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the embodiment. The processing procedure shown below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the information providing device 100.

As shown in FIG. 10, the providing unit 133 of the information providing device 100 is a coupon that can be used for the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 in the payment means using the terminal device 10. Further, a coupon list (coupon corner) for collectively managing coupons provided by stores that can use the payment means is provided (step S101).

Subsequently, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (coupon to be used) from the coupon list, the determination unit 134 of the information providing device 100 causes the user U to use the coupon. It is automatically determined that the store of the provider of the above is followed (step S102).

Subsequently, the distribution unit 135 of the information providing device 100 automatically distributes the recommendation information (recommended information) about the store from which the coupon is provided to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. (Step S103).

For example, the distribution unit 135 distributes the introduction of the coupon target store, the notification from the store (information transmitted by the store), and the like as the recommendation information. The information providing device 100 may push-notify the terminal device 10 of the user U of the introduction of the store subject to the coupon, the notification from the store, and the like, or the site or application used by the user U. Etc. may be displayed preferentially.

Specifically, when the user U displays a predetermined site or starts a predetermined application (application) using the terminal device 10, the distribution unit 135 provides information on the store that provides the coupon (introduction of the store). Articles, announcements from stores, etc.) and information related to the coupon will be displayed with priority. As a predetermined site or a predetermined application, for example, there are sites and applications such as media, maps (including route maps, transfer guidance, route search), SNS (Social Networking Service), videos, games, and the like. For example, the distribution unit 135 displays the above information on the terminal device 10 by the user U in a conspicuous place or a predetermined area on the screen of a predetermined site or a predetermined application. Further, when the predetermined site or the predetermined application is a map, the distribution unit 135 may map and display the position corresponding to the store on the map.

In addition, the distribution unit 135 pushes the information that the coupon has been distributed (notification such as "I have issued the coupon") to the terminal device 10 of the user U at regular intervals or at a predetermined timing. .. Further, when the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time after being distributed, or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching, the distribution unit 135 provides information to the effect that the coupon has been distributed to the terminal device 10 of the user U. Push notification to. At this time, the distribution unit 135 may push the information about the distributed coupon and the information about the store that provides the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U.

In reality, the information providing device 100 may automatically distribute the recommendation information regarding the store that provides all the coupons included in the coupon list, regardless of the coupon selection of the user U.

Subsequently, in the acquisition unit 131 of the information providing device 100, the user U of the terminal device 10 receiving the distribution of the recommendation information from the information providing device 100 visits the store A of the coupon provider, and the store A makes a transaction target. The payment information including the use of the coupon is acquired via the communication unit 110 (step S104). At this time, the coupon is automatically applied regardless of the operation of the user U. The return amount for the coupon is displayed on the terminal device 10 of the user U. For example, the acquisition unit 131 receives user identification information (for example, a user ID) for identifying the user U and store identification information (for example, a store identification information) for identifying the store from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the store ID), the payment amount, and the payment information indicating the return amount for the coupon are acquired.

Subsequently, the payment processing unit 132 of the information providing device 100 performs payment processing related to payment using the terminal device 10 based on the payment information (step S105). For example, the payment processing unit 132 transfers electronic money in an amount obtained by subtracting the coupon amount from the payment amount from the user U account indicated by the user identification information to the store account indicated by the store identification information. .. Alternatively, the information providing device 100 transfers the electronic money of the settlement amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and at the same time, the electronic money of the refund amount for the coupon is transferred from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. To migrate. For convenience, the explanation of "commission" is omitted. Then, the payment processing unit 132 transmits a notification to the terminal device 10 that the payment has been completed via the communication unit 110.

[6. Modification example]
The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above-described embodiment. Therefore, a modified example of the embodiment will be described below.

In the above embodiment, the information providing device 100 may acquire various information about the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information together with the payment information. For example, the acquisition unit 131 may use the terminal device 10, various servers, and the like as various information based on the user ID and the like included in the payment information, such as the attribute information of the user U and the history information (log) regarding the behavior of the user U. Data) and position information indicating the current position of the user U are acquired. Then, the information providing device 100 may list coupons suitable for the user U based on the payment information and various information, determine the display order, and generate a coupon list.

In this case, the information providing device 100 acquires the position history, which is the position of the user U and the history of the date and time, from the terminal device 10. Further, the information providing device 100 acquires the search history, which is the history of the search query input by the user U, from the search server (search engine). Further, the information providing device 100 acquires a browsing history, which is a history of the content browsed by the user U, from the content server. Further, the information providing device 100 acquires the purchase history, which is the purchase history of the user U, from the electronic commerce server or the settlement server. Further, the information providing device 100 acquires the posting history, which is the posting history of the user U, from the posting server or the SNS (Social Networking Service) server that provides the word-of-mouth posting service. The information providing device 100 can acquire various types of information in addition to the above-mentioned information. For example, the information providing device 100 acquires information on the attributes of the user U such as the age, gender, family structure, and economic status of the user U. Then, the information providing device 100 may use the above-mentioned various information as a context of the user U.

Further, in the above embodiment, the information providing device 100 selects or generates recommendation information about the store of the coupon providing source based on the payment information and various information about the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the information providing device 100 performs machine learning on a set of payment information, a coupon (or a store), and a recommendation information by using a machine learning method or the like by a neural network, and learns a coupon list. You may build a model. In this case, the information providing device 100 inputs payment information and a coupon (or a store) into a learning model constructed through machine learning using, for example, RNN (Recurrent Neural Network) or LSTM (Long short-term memory). , Get recommendation information as output. Then, the information providing device 100 distributes this recommendation information to the terminal device 10 of the user U. The information providing device 100 may use various information about the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information together with the payment information. As a result, it may be possible to select effective recommendation information for the user U from a plurality of recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider.

Further, in the above embodiment, the content of the coupon is arbitrary. For example, the content of the coupon is not limited to returns and discounts, but may be exchanges for products, samples, novelties, promotional items, souvenirs, and the like. Further, the coupon may be distributed only to the users who have won the lottery. Further, the coupon may be a mini game in which a reward such as a return or a discount is used.

[7. effect〕
As described above, the information providing device 100 according to the present application is a coupon that can be used in a payment means using the terminal device 10, and is a providing unit that provides a coupon provided by a store that can use the payment means. It includes 133 and a distribution unit 135 that automatically distributes recommendation information about the store from which the coupon is provided to the terminal device 10 to which the coupon is provided.

As a result, the user can automatically follow the store that provides the coupon. In particular, when the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment and the user U does not need to operate the terminal device 10 to present the coupon, the user U is not aware of the existence of the coupon or the store of the provider after obtaining the coupon. There is a possibility. Therefore, it is meaningful to have the user U automatically follow the store that provides the acquired coupon, and automatically distribute the recommendation information about the store to the user U as appropriate.

[8. Hardware configuration]
Further, the terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 according to the above-described embodiment are realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the information providing device 100 will be described as an example. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, and the arithmetic unit 1030, the primary storage device 1040, the secondary storage device 1050, the output I / F (Interface) 1060, the input I / F 1070, and the network I / F 1080 are bused. It has a form connected by 1090.

The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on a program stored in the primary storage device 1040 or the secondary storage device 1050, a program read from the input device 1020, or the like, and executes various processes. The arithmetic unit 1030 is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the calculation device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and an SSD (Solid). State Drive), flash memory, etc. The secondary storage device 1050 may be an internal storage or an external storage. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a removable storage medium such as a USB memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a cloud storage (online storage), NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, or the like.

The output I / F 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a display, a projector, and a printer. For example, USB (Universal Serial Bus) or DVI. (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (Registered Trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface), etc. are realized by standard connectors. Further, the input I / F 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, a keypad, a button, a scanner, and the like, and is realized by, for example, USB.

Further, the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, respectively. That is, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

Further, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated like a touch panel. In this case, the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070 may also be integrated as input / output I / F.

The input device 1020 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), or a tape. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

The network I / F 1080 receives data from another device via the network N and sends the data to the arithmetic unit 1030, and also transmits the data generated by the arithmetic unit 1030 to the other device via the network N.

The arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040, and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information providing device 100, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 130 by executing the program loaded on the primary storage device 1040. Further, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may load a program acquired from another device via the network I / F 1080 onto the primary storage device 1040 and execute the loaded program. Further, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may cooperate with other devices via the network I / F 1080 to call the functions and data of the program from other programs of the other devices and use them.

[9. others〕
Although the embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. Further, the above-mentioned components include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, that is, those in a so-called equal range. Furthermore, the components described above can be combined as appropriate. Further, various omissions, replacements or changes of the components can be made without departing from the gist of the above-described embodiment.

Further, among the processes described in the above-described embodiment, all or a part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or the processes described as being manually performed can be performed. All or part of it can be done automatically by a known method. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown in the figure.

Further, each component of each of the illustrated devices is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. That is, the specific form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them may be functionally or physically distributed / physically in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

For example, the above-mentioned information providing device 100 may be realized by a plurality of server computers, or may be realized by calling an external platform or the like by API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like depending on the function. Can be changed flexibly.

Further, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined as long as the processing contents do not contradict each other.

Further, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the acquisition unit can be read as an acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

1 Information processing system 10 Terminal device 100 Information provider 110 Communication unit 120 Storage unit 121 User information database 122 Payment information database 123 Distribution information database 130 Control unit 131 Acquisition unit 132 Payment processing unit 133 Provision unit 134 Judgment unit 135 Distribution unit

Claims (16)

A coupon list that is a coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment with a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device and that collectively manages coupons provided by stores that can use the payment application is stored in the terminal device in advance. A providing unit that provides the coupon to the terminal device when the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination unit.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. The distribution department to distribute and
Equipped with
The distribution unit manages the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing device characterized in that information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer is push-notified to the terminal device. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the distribution unit distributes information introducing the store as the recommendation information. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the distribution unit distributes information transmitted by the store as the recommendation information. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the distribution unit distributes information to the effect that the coupon has been provided as the recommendation information. The claim is characterized in that the distribution unit distributes information to the effect that the coupon has been provided when the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time since it was distributed or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching. Item 4. The information processing apparatus according to item 4. The claim is characterized in that, after the coupon is provided to the terminal device, the distribution unit automatically distributes the recommendation information when the terminal device displays a predetermined site or activates a predetermined application. Item 5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of Items 1 to 5. The distribution unit is characterized in that the recommendation information is automatically distributed to the user of the terminal device so that the recommendation information is preferentially displayed on the screen of the predetermined site or the predetermined application. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the distribution unit push-notifies the recommendation information to the terminal device periodically or at a predetermined timing. An acquisition unit that acquires attribute information of the user of the terminal device, history information regarding the behavior of the user of the terminal device, and position information indicating the current position of the user of the terminal device.
A coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment by a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device based on the attribute information, history information, and location information of the user of the terminal device, and the payment application can be used. A generator that lists coupons provided by stores, determines the display order, and generates a coupon list.
A providing unit that provides the coupon list to the terminal device in advance and provides the coupon to the terminal device when the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination unit.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. The distribution department to distribute and
Equipped with
The distribution unit manages the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing device characterized in that information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer is push-notified to the terminal device. A management department that manages content for each store participating in a payment service that uses a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device.
A coupon list that collectively manages coupons that are automatically applied at the time of payment with the payment application and are provided by stores participating in the payment service using the payment application is provided to the terminal device in advance. When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, the providing unit that provides the coupon to the terminal device and the providing unit.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination unit.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, information regarding the content of the coupon provider store is automatically applied to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. Distribution department and
Equipped with
An information processing device characterized in that the content of the store that provides the coupon is the introduction content of the store that can be viewed from the payment application. It is an information processing method executed by an information processing device.
A coupon list that is a coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment with a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device and that collectively manages coupons provided by stores that can use the payment application is stored in the terminal device in advance. The providing process of providing the coupon to the terminal device when the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination step of automatically determining that the user has followed the store of the provider of the coupon, and
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. The delivery process to deliver and
Including
In the distribution process, the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider is managed as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing method characterized by push-notifying a terminal device of information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer. A coupon list that is a coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment with a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device and that collectively manages coupons provided by stores that can use the payment application is stored in the terminal device in advance. When the coupon is provided and the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, the provision procedure for providing the coupon to the terminal device and the provision procedure.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination procedure for automatically determining that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination procedure.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. Delivery procedure to deliver and
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In the delivery procedure, the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider is managed as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing program characterized by pushing notification of information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer to a terminal device. An acquisition process for acquiring attribute information of a user of the terminal device, history information regarding the behavior of the user of the terminal device, and position information indicating the current position of the user of the terminal device.
A coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment by a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device based on the attribute information, history information, and location information of the user of the terminal device, and the payment application can be used. A generation process that lists coupons provided by stores, determines the display order, and generates a coupon list.
The providing process of providing the coupon list to the terminal device in advance and providing the coupon to the terminal device when the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination step of automatically determining that the user has followed the store of the provider of the coupon, and
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. The delivery process to deliver and
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The distribution process manages the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing method characterized by push-notifying a terminal device of information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer. The acquisition procedure for acquiring the attribute information of the user of the terminal device, the history information regarding the behavior of the user of the terminal device, and the position information indicating the current position of the user of the terminal device, and the acquisition procedure.
A coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment by a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device based on the attribute information, history information, and location information of the user of the terminal device, and the payment application can be used. The generation procedure to list the coupons provided by the store, determine the display order, and generate the coupon list,
A procedure for providing the coupon list to the terminal device in advance and providing the coupon to the terminal device when the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination procedure for automatically determining that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination procedure.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, the recommendation information regarding the store of the coupon provider is automatically provided to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. Delivery procedure to deliver and
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The delivery procedure manages the user who is automatically determined to follow the store of the coupon provider as a prospective customer who is interested in the store of the coupon provider, and the coupon is provided. An information processing program characterized by pushing notification of information transmitted by the store to a prospective customer to a terminal device. A management process that manages the content of each store participating in a payment service that uses a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device, and
A coupon list that collectively manages coupons that are automatically applied at the time of payment with the payment application and are provided by stores participating in the payment service using the payment application is provided to the terminal device in advance. When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, the providing process of providing the coupon to the terminal device and the providing process.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination step of automatically determining that the user has followed the store of the provider of the coupon, and
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, information regarding the content of the coupon provider store is automatically applied to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. Delivery process and delivery process
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An information processing method characterized in that the content of the store that provides the coupon is the introduction content of the store that can be viewed from the payment application. A management procedure for managing content for each store participating in a payment service that uses a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device, and
A coupon list that collectively manages coupons that are automatically applied at the time of payment with the payment application and are provided by stores participating in the payment service using the payment application is provided to the terminal device in advance. When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, the provision procedure for providing the coupon to the terminal device and the provision procedure.
When the user of the terminal device selects a desired coupon from the coupon list, a determination procedure for automatically determining that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, and a determination procedure.
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store of the coupon provider, information regarding the content of the coupon provider store is automatically applied to the terminal device to which the coupon is provided. Delivery procedure and delivery procedure
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An information processing program characterized in that the content of the store that provides the coupon is the introduction content of the store that can be viewed from the payment application.

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