JP3572070B2 - Life event service providing apparatus and method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for providing a life event service used to implement a service for sending documents, money, and gifts relating to various life events such as funerals and weddings.

  At the funeral, those who are deeply connected to the deceased and those who are closely related to the bereaved family send condolences, incense brochures, and offerings and flowers to be offered to the beliefs.

  In addition to funerals, during celebration life events such as marriage, admission, new construction, etc., sending congratulatory electricity, sending congratulation money, and sending gifts are performed.

  On the other hand, with the recent spread of the Internet, various types of information have been posted on the Internet, and information about life events such as funerals has also been posted on the Internet. .

  Against this background, it has become necessary to build a system that provides new services related to life events.

  If you explain the conventional technology using a funeral as a specific example, usually, if the funeral is held, if the contact information is far away, use a telephone etc. A method of giving information is used.

  On the other hand, along with the spread of the Internet, recently, in cooperation with a funeral company, a list of death advertisements is posted on the Internet, and when the name of the deceased is selected from among them, the selected deceased Services for posting information about funerals have been provided.

  As described above, recently, information about the funeral of the deceased has been posted on the Internet, but with the conventional technology, information on the funeral, such as the time of waking, the date and It has stopped posting.

  On the other hand, as a custom for funeral services, sending condolences, sending incense, sending gifts, and sending flowers to bereaved families has been carried out. We are not considering providing it at.

  In the future, with the spread of the Internet, it is expected that information about the funeral of the deceased will be acquired from the Internet very commonly, so we send condolences on the Internet, It is necessary to build technologies that can send incense, send offerings, and send offerings.

  The construction of such technology is also required for various life events other than funerals.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a new life event service providing apparatus and method used for realizing services for sending documents, money, and gifts related to various life events such as funerals and weddings. The purpose is to provide.

  FIG. 1 illustrates the principle configuration of the present invention.

  In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a life event service providing apparatus equipped with the present invention, 2 denotes a terminal connected to the life event service providing apparatus 1 via a network 3, and 4 denotes a life event service providing apparatus which operates the life event service providing apparatus 1. Company 5 is a handling company that provides life event information, 6 is a relay company that delivers documents, money and gifts related to life events, and 7 is a settlement company that settles money.

  The life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention performs a process for realizing a service for sending a document, money, or a gift relating to a life event, and includes a life event information file 10, a posting means 11, and a specifying means 12. , Display means 13, acquisition means 14, input means 15, and transmission means 16.

  The life event information file 10 stores life event information acquired from the handling company 5.

  The posting means 11 posts a list of designated life event advertisements or one or more life event advertisements satisfying the search condition to the terminal 2 in accordance with the life event information stored in the life event information file 10. I do.

  The specifying means 12 specifies a destination of a document, money, or gift related to the life event, which is selected in response to the posting of the life event advertisement.

  The display unit 13 displays an input screen composed of one screen or a plurality of screens used for inputting information necessary for the transmission on the terminal 2 which has selected a destination of a document related to a life event, money, or a gift. I do.

  The acquisition unit 14 acquires information necessary for sending a document, money, or gift relating to a life event by acquiring information input to the input screen displayed by the display unit 13, and a user who sends the information. Get the email address of

  The input means 15 inputs text information of thanks for sending a document related to a life event, money, or a gift.

  The transmitting unit 16 transmits the thanks text information input by the input unit 15 to the user indicated by the e-mail address acquired by the acquiring unit 14 by using an e-mail.

  Here, the functions of the life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention are specifically realized by a program, which is recorded on a floppy disk or the like, or recorded on a disk such as a server, From these, the present invention is realized by being installed in the life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention and operating on the memory.

  In the life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention configured as described above, when the posting means 11 posts a life event advertisement to the terminal 2 connected via the network 3, the terminal 2 transmits the life event advertisement to the terminal 2. When the destination of the document regarding the life event is selected in response to the notice, the specifying unit 12 specifies the destination, and the display unit 13 displays the life information on the terminal 2 that has selected the destination. An input screen having an input area for a document relating to the event, an input area for an expense settlement method, and an input area for personal information of a sender is displayed.

  Then, the acquiring unit 14 acquires the information input to the input screen, thereby acquiring information necessary for sending a document relating to the life event, and acquiring an e-mail address of a user who sends the document. Then, by transmitting to the life event service providing company 4 information necessary for sending the obtained document about the life event and information on the destination specified by the specifying unit 12, transmission of the document about the life event is realized. .

  Then, the input unit 15 inputs the text information of the thanks for sending the document related to the life event, and in response, the transmitting unit 16 transmits the text information of the thanks input by the input unit 15 to the e-mail. The electronic mail is transmitted to the user indicated by the e-mail address obtained by the obtaining unit 14 (the user who sent the document regarding the life event).

  On the other hand, in the life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention configured as described above, when the posting means 11 posts a life event advertisement to the terminal 2 connected through the network 3, the terminal 2 When the remittance destination of the remittance related to the life event is selected in response to the advertisement, the specifying unit 12 specifies the remittee, and the display unit 13 displays the remittance destination on the terminal 2 that has selected the remittee. In addition, an input screen having an input area for a remittance amount relating to a life event, an input area for an expense settlement method, and an input area for personal information of a remitter is displayed.

  Then, the obtaining unit 14 obtains information necessary for remittance related to the life event by obtaining information input to the input screen, and obtains an e-mail address of a user who performs the remittance, By notifying the life event service providing company 4 of the information required for the remittance regarding the acquired life event and the information on the remittance destination specified by the specifying unit 12, the remittance regarding the life event is realized.

  Then, the input unit 15 inputs the text information of the thanks for the remittance related to the life event, and in response to this, the transmitting unit 16 converts the text information of the thanks input by the input unit 15 into an e-mail. To the user indicated by the e-mail address obtained by the obtaining means 14 (the user who has performed the remittance regarding the life event).

  On the other hand, in the life event service providing apparatus 1 of the present invention configured as described above, when the posting means 11 posts a life event advertisement to the terminal 2 connected through the network 3, the terminal 2 When the destination of the gift related to the life event is selected in response to the advertisement, the specifying unit 12 specifies the destination, and the display unit 13 displays the destination on the terminal 2 that has selected the destination. An input screen having an input area used for determining a gift related to a life event, an input area for an expense settlement method, and an input area for personal information of a sender is displayed.

  Then, the acquiring unit 14 acquires information necessary for sending a gift relating to a life event by acquiring information input to the input screen, and acquires an e-mail address of a user who sends the gift. Then, by transmitting to the life event service providing company 4 the information necessary for sending the acquired gift related to the life event and the information of the destination specified by the specifying unit 12, the transmission of the gift related to the life event is realized. .

  Then, the input unit 15 inputs the text information of thanks for sending the gift related to the life event, and in response, the transmitting unit 16 transmits the text information of the thanks input by the input unit 15 to the e-mail. The electronic mail is sent to the user (user who sent the gift relating to the life event) indicated by the e-mail address obtained by the obtaining means 14.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to transmit a document relating to a life event in a form using a network. According to the present invention, remittance relating to a life event in a form using a network can be realized. Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize sending of a gift relating to a life event in a form using a network.

  For example, it will be possible to send condolence documents using a network, send incense books using a network, and send gifts using a network. Can be realized, and the delivery of a flower offering using a network can be realized.

  From now on, it will be easier for people at a distance to send documents about life events, send gifts about life events, and remit money about life events.

  In realizing this configuration, according to the present invention, a user who has received a document, a money, or a gift related to a life event does not need to input to whom the text of thanks should be sent. Just send the thank-you text information to the life event service providing device 1 (you may enter it yourself or you may ask a funeral company etc.) to send it. Thank you text can be sent to the user.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail according to embodiments.

  FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the funeral service providing apparatus 100 having the present invention.

  The funeral service providing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment performs a process of providing a service relating to a funeral service to a user of the terminal 2 connected via the Internet 3a. Funeral information file 101 that stores information about the funeral, a funeral service providing program 102 that provides a funeral service to the user using the Web function and the e-mail function, and an e-mail sent from the terminal 2. And a funeral information input program 104 that performs processing such as registering funeral information in the funeral information file 101 by interacting with the funeral company 400 and the input terminal 200 provided in the own device.

  Here, 20 shown in the figure is a browser developed on the terminal 2, 300 is a funeral service provider, 500 is a courier company, and 600 is a card company.

  Further, the funeral service providing program 102 and the funeral information input program 104 can be stored in an appropriate recording medium such as a computer-readable semiconductor memory.

  The funeral service providing company 300 receives the instruction from the funeral service providing program 102 and, when there is a service request for sending a condolence document, prepares the condolence document, arranges the appearance, and uses the courier company 500 or the like to send it. Along with sending the card to the bereaved family and instructing the card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the funeral service providing company 300, a condolence letter sending service is executed.

  Further, the funeral service providing company 300 receives the instruction from the funeral service providing program 102 and, when there is a request for the service of sending incense, sends the card company 600 a bank account designated by the bereaved family from the bank account of the requesting user. Instructs the transfer of the incense book to the beneficiary, prepares a document for sending the incense book (a document describing who sent the incense book) to it, and sends it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 etc. At the same time, by instructing the card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the funeral service providing company 300, the incentive sending service is executed.

  Further, the funeral service providing company 300 receives the instruction from the funeral service providing program 102 and, when there is a request for the service of sending the offering, arranges the offering with the sending request and uses the courier company 500 or the like. This is sent to the bereaved family, and the card company 600 is instructed to transfer the cost from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the funeral service provider company 300 (or the offering company), thereby providing the card company. Perform the goods delivery service.

  Further, the funeral service providing company 300 receives the instruction from the funeral service providing program 102 and, when there is a request for the service of sending a flower, arranges the flower with the sending request and uses the courier company 500 or the like. This is sent to the bereaved family, and the card company 600 is instructed to transfer the cost from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the funeral service provider 300 (or the flower sales company), thereby providing the card company. Perform flower delivery service.

  Here, if the settlement of the expenses is described in the incense delivery service via a bank such as Internet banking, etc., (i) the bereaved family is designated from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank. A bank account to be transferred to the bank account of the funeral service provider 300 from the bank account of the requesting user, and a settlement method such as instructing the bank account to be transferred. Instructs the transfer of incense from the bank account of the funeral service providing company 300 to the bank account designated by the bereaved family, and instructs the card company 600 from the bank account of the requesting user to the It is also possible to use a settlement method such as instructing the transfer of incense and a commission to a bank account.

  3 to 6 show an embodiment of a processing flow executed by the funeral service providing program 102. Next, the present invention will be described in detail according to this processing flow.

  When the funeral service providing program 102 issues a death advertisement display request by clicking the “death advertisement” button while displaying the initial screen as shown in FIG. 7 called from the homepage, FIG. As shown in the processing flow of FIG. 6, first, in step 1, information on the funeral of the deceased is acquired from the funeral information file 101, and a death advertisement (death notification) is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2 accordingly. Display a list of. That is, a list of death advertisements as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

  Subsequently, in step 2, the process waits for the button of the display screen to be clicked, and when the button is clicked, in step 3, it is determined whether or not the click destination is the name of the deceased. If it is determined that the click destination is not the name of the deceased person, the process proceeds to step 7, where the process of designating the clicked button is performed.

  For example, when the "Municipality" button is clicked, a list of death advertisements is sorted and displayed by municipalities, and when the "Date" button is clicked, a list of death advertisements is sorted and displayed in order of death date. When the "syllabary" button is clicked, the list of dead advertisements is displayed by sorting the names of the deceased in alphabetical order.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 3 that the click destination is the name of the deceased person, the process proceeds to step 4 and the funeral information of the clicked deceased person is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 9, funeral information such as the date and time of a wake-up, the date and time of a farewell ceremony, the location of a wake-up ceremony, the location of a farewell ceremony, the contact information, and the profile of the deceased is displayed.

  Subsequently, in step 5, the user waits for the button on the display screen to be clicked, and when the button is clicked, in step 6, the click destination is set by the "Condolence and incense" button arranged at the upper right. When it is determined whether or not there is, and it is determined that the click destination is not the “condolence and incense” button, the process proceeds to step 7 to perform a process of designating the clicked button.

  For example, when "Honkaku-ji" which is a wake-up / funeral place is clicked, information such as a map of Hon-kaku-ji is displayed as shown in FIG. When is clicked, information such as a map of a blue flower shop is displayed, and when the "relay" button is clicked, an image of a funeral is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 6 that the click destination is the “condolence and incense” button, the process proceeds to step 8 and an introduction screen of the condolence / incense service provided to the user is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. I do. That is, an introduction screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed, which introduces a fee, a reception time, a delivery address, a delivery date, a method of paying a commission / incense, and an inquiry address.

  Subsequently, in step 9, the user waits for the button of the display screen to be clicked, and when the button is clicked, in step 10 (the processing flow of FIG. 4), the service whose click destination is "condolence" If it is determined whether the button is a button or not and the click destination is a service button for "condolences", the process proceeds to step 11, where an input screen used for inputting information necessary for sending condolences is displayed on the terminal. 2 is displayed on the display screen.

  That is, an input area for text of condolences and an input area for information (name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, name of card company used and its card number) of a user who is a sender (sender) of condolences. And an input screen for condolence information as shown in FIG.

  Here, the configuration that allows the user to input the name of the card company used by the user and the card number on the condolence information input screen is adopted so that the condolence sending fee is settled using the card company. This is because the configuration is adopted. In addition, in order to facilitate the creation of a condolence sentence, a constitution in which some sentence examples are prepared is adopted, and a constitution is adopted in which the user can input a condolence sentence using the sentence examples.

  In response to the condolence information input screen, the user inputs the information necessary for sending condolences (the condolence destination is automatically set to the bereaved family of the deceased selected in the list of death advertisements) Then, in step 12, the system waits for the condolence information to be sent. When the condolence information is sent, it receives and checks it in the following step 13. The card number is encrypted and transmitted in order to maintain confidentiality.

  Subsequently, in step 14, a confirmation reply file for the sent condolence information is created, and in step 15, the created confirmation reply file is returned to the transmission source terminal 2, whereby the received condolence information is received. Is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 13, confirmation is requested by displaying condolence information input by the user.

  In response to the display of the confirmation screen, the user sends confirmation of condolence information. Subsequently, in step 16, the response to the confirmation is checked, and when it is determined that there is no response, the step Proceeding to 17, delete the confirmation reply file created in step 14, and then return to step 9.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 16 that confirmation of condolence information is sent from the user, the process proceeds to step 18 in which a reception file for condolence information is created from the confirmation reply file created in step 14, and the following step At 19, the created reception file is designated, the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to print the condolence and send it, and the process is terminated.

  In response to this instruction, the funeral service providing company 300 creates a letter of condolence and sends it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 or the like, and also sends the card company 600 the bank of the requesting user. Sending condolences by instructing the transfer of service fees from the account.

  In this way, when the user who operates the terminal 2 finds a bereaved family who wants to send condolences from the list of death advertisements posted by the funeral service providing program 102, a screen for inputting condolence information displayed by the funeral service providing program 102 Just enter the necessary information to send condolences to the bereaved.

  On the other hand, when the funeral service providing program 102 displays the introduction screen of the service content of condolences / incenses as shown in FIG. 11, the click destination of the user is “condolence” in step 10 of the processing flow of FIG. When it is determined that the service button is not the service button of “Kokuden”, the process proceeds to step 20 (the processing flow of FIG. 5) to determine whether the click destination of the user is the service button of “Kokuden”. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step 21, and an input screen used for inputting information necessary for sending the incense is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  In other words, it has an input area for the amount of the incense book and an input area for the information of the user who is the sender of the incense book (name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, name of the card company used and its card number). The input screen of the incense information as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed.

  Here, the configuration in which the name of the card company used by the user and the card number are input on the input screen of the incense information is adopted because the incense and the fee for sending the incense are settled using the card company. This is because a configuration is adopted in which the control is performed.

  In response to the input screen of the incense information, the user inputs the information necessary for sending the incense (the destination of the incense is automatically set to the deceased's bereaved family selected in the list of death advertisements). Then, in step 22, the program waits for the incense information to be sent, and when the incense information is sent, in step 23, it receives and checks it.

  Subsequently, in step 24, a confirmation reply file for the sent incense information is created, and in step 25, the created confirmation reply file is returned to the transmission source terminal 2, thereby receiving the incense information received. Is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. In other words, as shown in FIG. 15, the confirmation is requested by displaying the fragrance information input by the user.

  Here, the incense book is transferred to the bank account designated by the bereaved family, and a system of sending the incense book describing the address, name, amount of money for the incense book, etc. to the bereaved family is adopted, The confirmation screen also asks for confirmation that the incense will be transferred to the bank account specified by the bereaved family.

  In response to the display of the confirmation screen, the user sends confirmation of the incense information, and subsequently, in step 26, the response of the confirmation is checked, and when it is determined that there is no response, the step In step 27, the confirmation reply file created in step 24 is deleted, and the process returns to step 9.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 26 that the user has received confirmation of the incense information, the process proceeds to step 28, in which a reception file of the incense information is created from the confirmation reply file created in step 24, and the following steps are performed. At 29, the created reception file is designated, and the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to perform bank transfer of the amount of the incense book, and is instructed to print a document for sending the incense book and send the same, and the processing is performed. finish.

  In response to this instruction, the funeral service providing company 300 instructs the card company 600 to transfer the incense from the requesting user's bank account to the bank account designated by the bereaved family, and sends a document for sending the incense book By sending it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 and the like, and further instructing the card company 600 to transfer a service fee from the bank account of the requesting user, Execute sending.

  In this way, when the user operating the terminal 2 finds a bereaved family who wants to send incense from the list of dead advertisements posted by the funeral service providing program 102, the input screen of incense information displayed by the funeral service providing program 102 Just enter the necessary information and you will be able to send incense to the bereaved.

  On the other hand, when the funeral service providing program 102 displays the introduction screen of the service content of condolences / incentives as shown in FIG. 11, the user clicks on “incense” in step 20 of the processing flow of FIG. When it is determined that the service button is not the service button of the user, that is, the user's click destination is neither the service button of "Condolence" nor the service button of "Koden", and the user clicks on the service button of "Condolence and Koden" When it is determined that the above is the case, the process proceeds to step 30 (the processing flow in FIG. 6), and an input screen used for inputting information necessary for sending condolences and incense is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  That is, an input area for a sentence of condolences, an input area for information of a user who is a sender of condolence / incense (name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, name of a card company used and its card number), An input screen for condolence / incense information as shown in FIG. 16 having an input area for the amount of the condolence is displayed.

  Here, on the input screen of the condolence / incense information, the name of the card company used by the user and the card number are adopted. Is settled using a credit card company. In addition, in order to facilitate the creation of a condolence sentence, a constitution in which some sentence examples are prepared is adopted, and a constitution is adopted in which the user can input a condolence sentence using the sentence examples.

  In response to this condolence / incense book information input screen, the user inputs information necessary for sending condolence / incense book (the condolence / incense book is sent to the bereaved family of the deceased selected in the death advertisement list automatically) Then, in step 31, the program waits for the condolence / incense information to be sent, and when the condolence / incense information is sent, proceeds to step 32. Then, receive it and check it.

  Then, in step 33, a confirmation reply file for the sent condolence / incense information is created, and in step 34, the created confirmation reply file is returned to the transmission source terminal 2 and received. A confirmation screen for condolence / incense information is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, confirmation is requested by displaying condolence / incense information input by the user.

  Here, the incense book is transferred to the bank account designated by the bereaved family, and a system is used to send written documents of the incense book to the bereaved family. Also asks for confirmation.

  In response to the display of the confirmation screen, the user sends a confirmation of condolence / incense information, and subsequently, in step 35, the response of the confirmation is checked to determine that there is no response. Then, the process proceeds to step 36, where the confirmation reply file created in step 33 is deleted, and then the process returns to step 9.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 35 that confirmation of condolence / incense information is sent from the user, the process proceeds to step 37, and a reception file of condolence / incense information is created from the confirmation reply file created in step 33. In the following step 38, the created reception file is designated, and the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to print condolences and send them.

  Next, in step 39, the created reception file is designated, and the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to make a bank transfer of the amount of the incense book, and is also instructed to print a document for sending the incense book and send it. Then, the process ends.

  In response to the instructions in steps 38 and 39, the funeral service providing company 300 prepares a letter of condolence, sends it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500, etc. And instruct the transfer of incense from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account specified by the bereaved family, prepare a document for sending the incense book, and send it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 or the like. Further, by instructing the card company 600 to transfer a service fee from the bank account of the requesting user, transmission of condolences and incense is executed.

  In this way, when the user operating the terminal 2 finds a bereaved family who wants to send a condolence letter or incense book from the list of death advertisements posted by the funeral service providing program 102, the input screen displayed by the funeral service providing program 102 By simply entering the necessary information, you can send condolence documents and incense books to the bereaved.

  In this manner, the funeral service providing program 102 executes the processing flow of FIGS. 3 to 6 to execute the service of sending condolence / incense on the Internet 3a.

  In the above-described embodiment, the funeral service providing program 102 adopts a configuration for providing a service for sending condolence documents and incense books, but it is also possible to provide a service for sending offerings and flowers.

  FIGS. 18 to 21 show an embodiment of a processing flow executed by the funeral service providing program 102 to realize the sending service.

  Next, an embodiment for realizing a service for sending condolence documents, incense books, gifts, and flowers will be described in accordance with this processing flow.

  When the funeral service providing program 102 issues a death advertisement display request by clicking the “death advertisement” button while displaying the initial screen as shown in FIG. 7 called from the homepage, FIG. As shown in the processing flow of FIG. 21, first, in step 1, a screen as shown in FIG. 22 for explaining the usage is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  Here, on the screen explaining this method of use, a “Regional search” button for searching for dead advertisements for the past two weeks in the area selected from the map for each prefecture and a designated dead person name (Frigana "Find a deceased" button to search for deceased advertisements with a "fund entry date" button to search for deceased ads with a specified funeral date (possible to include religions and sects) It has four search buttons, a "profile search" button to search for death advertisements with a profile having keywords.

  Then, in a step 2, the user waits for a button on the display screen to be clicked. When the button is clicked, in a succeeding step 3, it is determined whether or not the search button is clicked. If it is determined that a button other than the above has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 4, where a process for designating the clicked button is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 3 that the search button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 5 in which the search condition specified by the search button is satisfied from the funeral information stored in the funeral information file 101. The funeral information is searched and displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2 in the form of a death advertisement. That is, a list of death advertisements as shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  Here, on the death advertisement list screen, in correspondence with each deceased, a "details" button for instructing the display of detailed information of the deceased's funeral and an instruction for sending condolences and incense to the deceased's bereaved family There are four buttons: a "condolence / incense" button, a "gift" button to send a gift to the bereaved of the deceased, and a "gift" button to send a gift to the bereaved of the deceased. Has a button.

  From now on, in step 6, the user waits for the button of the death advertisement list screen to be clicked. When the button is clicked, in step 7, it is determined whether or not the “details” button has been clicked. When it is determined that the “details” button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 8, where the detailed information of the deceased's funeral pointed to by the click destination is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  That is, the detailed information of the deceased's funeral consisting of the information shown on the right side of the display screen of FIG. 9 is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2. In this display screen, in addition to a button for instructing to return to the death advertisement list screen, a “condolence / incense” button / “gift” button / “gift” button shown in FIG. 23 is held. Now, in step 8, when the detailed information of the deceased's funeral is displayed in step 8, it is necessary to wait until the “condolence / incense” button / “offering” button / “offering flower” button on the display screen is clicked. 6 will be processed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 7 that a button other than the “details” button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 9 (the processing flow in FIG. 19) to determine whether the “condolence / incense” button has been clicked. When it is determined that the “condolence / incense” button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 10, and a guidance screen for a service for sending condolence / incense is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  That is, a guidance screen (displaying the same information as that shown in FIG. 11) of the service for sending condolences and incense as shown in FIG. 24, which describes fees and the like, is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2.

  Here, on the guidance screen of this service for sending condolences and incense books, a button to send both condolences and incense, a button to instruct only to send condolences, and an instruction to send only incense It has three buttons, buttons to perform.

  From now on, in step 11, after waiting for any one of these three buttons to be clicked, if it is determined that any of the buttons has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 12, where the clicked button is clicked. The input screen specified by the button is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2, and information necessary for sending condolences and incense is input.

  That is, when it is determined that the button for instructing to send both condolence and incense is clicked, an input screen shown in FIG. 25 (corresponding to the input screen shown in FIG. 16) is displayed. Then, enter the condolence sentence and the amount of the incense book. When it is determined that the button for instructing to send only condolences is clicked, an input screen as shown in FIG. 26 (corresponding to the input screen shown in FIG. 12) is displayed, so that condolences are displayed. Enter a sentence. When it is determined that the button instructing to send only the incense book is clicked, an input screen as shown in FIG. 27 (corresponding to the input screen shown in FIG. 14) is displayed. Enter the amount.

  Here, in the input screens shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, in addition to the “input sender information” button for instructing the display of the input screen of the sender information, the “offer” button of the display screen shown in FIG. / Has a "flower offering" button. Further, when the input screen of FIG. 25 is displayed using the “link” button provided in the upper right part, the screen is shifted to the input screen of FIG. 26 or FIG. 27, or the input screen of FIG. 26 is displayed. 25 or FIG. 27, or when the input screen of FIG. 27 is displayed, the screen can be shifted to the input screen of FIG. 25 or FIG.

  Subsequently, in step 13, it is determined whether or not the "input sender information" button has been clicked. When it is determined that a button other than the "input sender information" button has been clicked, step 14 is executed. To display an input screen for designating the clicked button, and input information necessary for sending a sentence designated for the clicked button. Then, when this information is input, processing is performed so as to return to step 13.

  That is, when the "offer" button is clicked, an input screen shown in FIG. 28 used for inputting information necessary for sending an offering is displayed, and what kind of offering is to be sent. When the information is input and the “flower offering” button is clicked, an input screen as shown in FIG. 29 used for inputting information necessary for sending the flower offering is displayed, and what kind of flower offering is displayed. By entering information on how many to send, you will enter the information needed to send gifts and flowers in addition to the information needed to send condolences and incense.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 13 that the “input sender information” button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 15 in which the information of the requesting user (the information input on the input screens of FIGS. 12, 14, and 16) is displayed. 30) is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2 so that the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, card company name and card used of the requesting user can be displayed. Enter the number.

  In this way, by using the method of inputting user information at the end, in addition to sending condolence documents and incense books, it is necessary to input user information only once when sending gifts and flowers. It is enough.

  Then, in step 15, by specifying the input user information and the information input in the processing up to this point, the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to send a condolence letter or incense book (in addition to this, In some cases, sending of a gift or a flower is instructed), and the process ends.

  In response to this instruction, the funeral service providing company 300 executes the sending of the condolence document or the incense book according to the method described in the embodiment of the processing flow of FIGS.

  In addition, when there is an instruction to send the offering, arrange the offering with the sending instruction, send it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500, etc. At one time, a flower arrangement with the sending instruction is arranged and sent to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 or the like, and the card company 600 is provided with a gift from the requesting user's bank account or the like. By instructing the transfer of the price of the offering, the sending of the offering and the offering is executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 9 that the “condolence / incense” button has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 16 (the processing flow in FIG. 20) to determine whether the “offer” button has been clicked. When it is determined that the "offer" button has been clicked, the flow advances to step 17 to display an input screen as shown in FIG. 28 used for inputting information necessary for sending the offspring. Then, input information about what kind of gifts and how many gifts to send.

  Here, in the input screen shown in FIG. 28 used for inputting information necessary for sending the “offer”, in addition to the “sender information input” button for instructing the display of the sender information input screen, It has a "Condolence / Konden" button and a "Odena" button.

  Subsequently, in step 18, it is determined whether or not the “input sender information” button is clicked, and when it is determined that a button other than the “input sender information” button is clicked, step 19 is performed. To display an input screen for designating the clicked button, and input information necessary for sending a sentence designated for the clicked button. Then, when this information is input, processing is performed so as to return to step 18.

  In other words, when the "flower offering" button is clicked, an input screen as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed, and information on how many flowers to send and how many flowers to send, and both condolences and incense are sent. Is clicked, the input screen as shown in FIG. 25 is displayed, the condolence message and the amount of the incense book are input, and the button for instructing to send only condolences is clicked. In such a case, an input screen as shown in FIG. 26 is displayed, a condolence sentence is input, and when a button for instructing to send only the incense book is clicked, as shown in FIG. A simple input screen is displayed, and the amount of the incense book is input.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 18 that the “input sender information” button has been clicked, the flow advances to step 20 to display an input screen as shown in FIG. , Input the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, card company name and card number of the requesting user.

  In this way, by using the method of inputting the user information at the end, in addition to sending the offering, the user information needs to be input only once when sending condolence documents, incense books, and offerings. It is enough.

  In this step 20, the input user information and the information input in the processing so far are designated, and the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to send the offering (in addition to this, a condolence document). And may send an instruction to send a scent or incense flower) and terminate the process.

  In response to this instruction, the funeral service providing company 300 arranges the offering with the sending instruction, sends it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 and the like, and sends the request to the card company 600 to the requester. Of the offering from the user's bank account, the sending of the offering is executed.

  In addition, when there is an instruction to send a condolence document or incense book, in accordance with the method described in the embodiment of the processing flow of FIGS. When there is an instruction to send the flower, the flower arrangement with the instruction is arranged, sent to the bereaved family using the courier company 500, etc., and sent to the card company 600 from the bank account of the requesting user. The transfer of the offering is performed by instructing the transfer of the offering of the offering.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 16 that the "offering" button has not been clicked, that is, when it is determined that the "offering" button has been clicked, step 21 (the processing flow in FIG. 21). Then, an input screen used for inputting information necessary for sending a flower offering as shown in FIG. 29 is displayed, and information on what kind of flower offering and how many flowers are sent is input.

  Here, in the input screen shown in FIG. 29 which is used for inputting information necessary for sending the “flower offering”, in addition to the “input sender information” button for instructing the display of the input screen of the sender information, It has a “Condolence / Konden” button and a “Offer” button.

  Subsequently, in step 22, it is determined whether or not the “input sender information” button has been clicked, and when it is determined that a button other than the “input sender information” button has been clicked, step 23 is executed. To display an input screen for designating the clicked button, and input information necessary for sending a sentence designated for the clicked button. Then, when this information is input, processing is performed so as to return to step 22.

  That is, when the “offer” button is clicked, an input screen as shown in FIG. 28 is displayed, information on what kind of offering is to be sent is sent, and both condolences and incense are sent. Is clicked, the input screen as shown in FIG. 25 is displayed, the condolence message and the amount of the incense book are input, and the button for instructing to send only condolences is clicked. In such a case, an input screen as shown in FIG. 26 is displayed, a condolence sentence is input, and when a button for instructing to send only the incense book is clicked, as shown in FIG. A simple input screen is displayed, and the amount of the incense book is input.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 22 that the “input sender information” button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 24 in which the input screen as shown in FIG. , Input the name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, card company name and card number of the requesting user.

  In this way, by using the method of inputting the user information at the end, in addition to sending the offering, the user information needs to be input only once when sending condolence documents, incense books, and offerings. It is enough.

  In step 24, the input user information and the information input in the previous processing are designated, and the funeral service providing company 300 is instructed to send a flower offering (in addition to this, a condolence letter is also written). Or instruct the sending of incense or gifts) and terminate the process.

  In response to this instruction, the funeral service providing company 300 arranges a flower with the sending instruction, sends it to the bereaved family using the courier company 500 or the like, and sends the request to the card company 600 to the requester. By instructing the transfer of the price of the offering from the user's bank account, the sending of the offering is executed.

  In addition, when there is an instruction to send a condolence document or incense book, the condolence document or incense book is sent in accordance with the method described in the embodiment of the processing flow of FIGS. When there is a sending instruction of the request, procure a gift with the sending instruction, send it to the bereaved using the courier company 500, etc., and send the card company 600 to the card company 600 from the bank account of the requesting user. The transfer of the offering is executed by instructing the transfer of the price of the offering.

  In this way, when the user operating the terminal 2 finds a bereaved family who wants to send a condolence letter, incense book, offering, or offering from the list of death advertisements posted by the funeral service offering program 102, the funeral service offering program By simply entering the necessary information on the input screen displayed by 102, condolence documents, incense books, offerings, and flowers can be sent to the bereaved.

  In addition to such a service for sending condolence documents, incense books, gifts and flowers, the funeral service providing program 102 has a function of providing various funeral services to mourners and users.

  For example, the funeral service providing program 102 has a function of receiving a request from a mourner and making it possible to view the text of a funeral ceremony, an unfortunate thanks, or a New Year's greeting on the Internet 3a.

  That is, when the funeral service providing program 102 issues a browsing request for the New Year's excuse by clicking the “New Year's Refuse” button while displaying the initial screen as shown in FIG. As described above, a function of displaying a list of death advertisements and displaying on the display screen of the terminal 2 a greeting of New Year's greetings from the mourner of the deceased selected from the list of death advertisements I have.

  Further, when the user issues a browsing request for the remorse thank you by clicking the “Thank you for remorse” button while the initial screen as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, as shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2 on the display screen of the terminal 2 in addition to displaying the greeting of the mourning of the deceased selected from the list of the death advertisement.

  In this manner, the greetings such as “Year of the New Year's greeting”, “Thank you for the mourning” and “Thank you for the funeral” to be displayed on the display screen of the terminal 2 operate the input terminal 200 in response to the request from the user. The funeral information file 101 is created by the operator interacting with the funeral information input program 104 and registered in the funeral information file 101, or created by the user interacting with the funeral information input program 104 via the terminal 2. Will be registered.

  That is, for example, when the operator who operates the input terminal 200 registers the greeting “Thank you for your mourning” in the funeral information file 101, the “funny mourning thank you” from the initial screen shown in FIG. By selecting "input", an illusionary thanks input screen as shown in FIG. 34 is opened, and by inputting the illegitimate thanks text from the requesting user on this illusionary thanks input screen, "anonymous thanks" Is registered in the funeral information file 101.

  Here, a registration number serving as an identification ID of the death advertisement is input in an input area of the “registration number” of the screen for inputting the remorse thank you. In addition, by inputting the file name of the photo or video, the photo or video can be displayed in a form linked from the thanks for the mourning.

  Further, the funeral service providing program 102 has a function that allows a mourner to send a death notice, a funeral thank you notice, a legal notice, a perfume thank you notice, or a condolence thank you notice to a specific user using an e-mail. ing.

  That is, when the funeral service providing program 102 displays the initial screen as shown in FIG. 7, when the user clicks the “notification service” button, the death notification, the funeral thank-you notification, the legal notice, When a request for sending a notice of incense thank you or a condolence thank you notice is issued, as shown in FIG. 35, a text example of those notices is displayed and the text of those notices is input, and the e-mail address of the notice destination user is displayed. By providing a screen that allows the user to input a notification, the user has the function of transmitting the notification to a specific user by using an e-mail.

  Among the notification services, the funeral service providing program 102 obtains the e-mail address of the sender (e-mail address of the user who has requested the sending of the incense and condolences) for the incense notices and condolences thanks notices. Alternatively, in response to a request from the requesting user, the operator who operates the input terminal 200 may create the information by interacting with the funeral information input program 104, and transmit the generated information using e-mail.

  That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 36, a list of e-mail addresses of senders of condolences has been acquired, and the operator operating the input terminal 200 needs to enter the funeral information input program 104 shown in FIG. By selecting "Condolence Thank You Input" from the initial screen as shown in Fig. 37, a condolence thanks input screen as shown in Fig. 37 is opened, and the condolence thanks text from the requesting user is displayed on this condolence thanks input screen. By inputting, a message of thanks and condolences may be created and sent to the e-mail address from which the message has been obtained.

  The “condolence print input” provided on the initial screen shown in FIG. 33 is provided for printing a condolence letter to be sent to the mourner.

  In the above description, a method of directly sending a banknote without using a bank transfer may be used as a method of settlement of the incense book. In addition, although it has been described that a fee is not required when sending a gift or a flower, a fee may be required.

  FIG. 38 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention that provides services related to various life events such as funerals and weddings.

  The life event service providing apparatus 100a according to this embodiment performs a process of providing a service relating to a life event to a user of the terminal 2 connected via the Internet 3a. A life event information file 101a that stores information about the life event to be acquired, a life event service providing program 102a that provides a user with a life event service using a Web function and an e-mail function, and a transmission from the terminal 2. The life event information is registered in the life event information file 101a by interacting with the mailbox 103a storing the received e-mail, the life event service handling company 400a and the input terminal 200a provided in the own device. And a life event information input program 104a for processing Runado.

  Here, in the figure, the same components as those described in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and 300a is a life event service providing company.

  Further, the life event service providing program 102a and the life event information input program 104a can be stored in an appropriate recording medium such as a computer readable semiconductor memory.

  The life event service providing company 300a receives an instruction from the life event service providing program 102a, and when there is a service request for sending a document (message) related to the life event, for example, prepares the document and arranges the format, By sending it to the destination using the company 500 or the like, and instructing the card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the life event service providing company 300a, Performs a service for sending written documents about life events.

  Further, the life event service providing company 300a receives an instruction from the life event service providing program 102a and, when receiving a remittance service request related to the life event, sends the request to the card company 600, for example, from the bank account of the requesting user. Instruct the transfer of the money to the previous bank account, prepare a document for sending the remittance (a document stating from whom the money was transferred) in accordance with it, and use the courier company 500 etc. The remittance service relating to the life event is executed by sending to the destination and instructing the card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the life event service providing company 300a. .

  Further, the life event service providing company 300a receives an instruction from the life event service providing program 102a, and when there is a service request for sending a gift related to a life event, for example, arranges the gift requested to be sent, and 500 and the like, and send it to the destination, and transfer the cost to the card company 600 from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the life event service providing company 300a (or gift sales company). To execute a gift sending service related to the life event.

  FIG. 39 illustrates an example of a life event handled by the life event service providing program 102a.

  As shown in this figure, the life event service providing program 102a handles various life events related to congratulations and condolences.

  Next, the processing executed by the life event service providing program 102a will be described in detail according to the processing flows shown in FIGS.

  When the life event service providing program 102a is called from the homepage, as shown in the processing flow of FIG. 40 to FIG. 47, first, in step 1, the life event bulletin board as shown in FIG. Display the screen.

  That is, a list of life events to be handled is displayed, and a life event bulletin board screen having an input area for a search character used for searching for a life event and a “search button” for instructing a search for a life event having the search character is displayed. You do it.

  Here, in this embodiment, it is assumed that as a search process executed when the “search button” is clicked, all life events displayed on the life event bulletin board screen are to be searched. It is also possible to select whether to search for life events.

  Subsequently, in step 2, it is determined whether or not the life event displayed on the life event bulletin board screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the life event has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 3, in which the life event information file 101a The information about the clicked life event is acquired, and a list screen (advertisement list screen) of the clicked life event is displayed on the display of the terminal 2 accordingly.

  For example, when a life event “marriage” is clicked from the list of life events displayed on the life event bulletin board screen, as shown in FIG. 49, the marriage acquired from the life event service handling company 400a such as a wedding hall is performed. It displays a list of formula advertisements.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 2 that the life event displayed on the life event bulletin board screen has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 4 to input a search character into the search character input area of the life event bulletin board screen. When it is determined whether or not the request has been issued, and when it is determined that the input request has been issued, the process proceeds to step 5, where a search character input by a user operating the terminal 2 is input, Return to step 1.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 4 that the input request for the search character has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 6 to determine whether the "search button" of the life event bulletin board screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 1. When it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 7, and all the life event information stored in the life event information file 101a is searched. As a result, an event having the input search character is searched for, and a list screen (advertisement list screen) of the searched life event is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  For example, when the search character "Yamada" is input, an event having the character "Yamada" is searched for all life event information stored in the life event information file 101a as shown in FIG. Then, a list of advertisements for the life event of the search result is displayed.

  Here, the wedding of "Yamaguchi Family, Kondo Family" does not include the character "Yamada", but as described later, the matchmaker of the wedding of "Yamaguchi Family, Kondo Family" is "Taro Yamada". Therefore, the search is performed using the search character “Yamada”.

  In this way, the advertisement list screen of the life event is displayed. On the advertisement list screen, a "region-specific button" for instructing to sort the advertisements of the life event to be displayed in the region order, It has a "date button" for instructing to sort the event advertisements in chronological order, and a "syllabary button" for instructing to sort the displayed life event advertisements in syllabary order.

  Then, the life event service providing program 102a displays the life event advertisement list screen according to the processing of step 3 / step 7, and subsequently, in step 8 (the processing flow of FIG. 41), the “region” of the life event advertisement list screen When it is determined whether or not the "another button" has been clicked and it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 9, where the advertisements of the life events to be displayed are sorted in the order of the regions, and then the process returns to step 8.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 8 that the “regional button” has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 10 to determine whether the “date button” of the life event advertisement list screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has been made, the process proceeds to step 11, where the advertisements of the life events to be displayed are sorted in order of date, and then the process returns to step 8.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 10 that the “date button” has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 12 to determine whether the “syllabary button” of the life event advertisement list screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the click has been made, the process proceeds to step 13, where the advertisements of the life events to be displayed are sorted in alphabetical order, and then the process returns to step 8.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 12 that the "syllabary button" has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 14, where it is determined whether the life event displayed on the life event advertisement list screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step S8. When it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step S15. The information is obtained, and the detailed information of the clicked life event is displayed on the display of the terminal 2 accordingly.

  For example, when the advertisement list of the wedding shown in FIG. 49 is displayed, when the wedding of “Tanaka family, Ando family” is clicked, as shown in FIG. 51, the “Tanaka family, Ando family” is displayed. It displays detailed information about the wedding. Then, while the advertisement list of the life event shown in FIG. 50 is displayed, when the wedding of “Yamaguchi Family, Kondo Family” is clicked, detailed information of the “Yamaguchi Family, Kondo Family” wedding is displayed. Is displayed.

  In this way, a life event detail screen displaying detailed information on the life event selected by the user is displayed. On this life event detail screen, a message (congratulation, condolence, etc.) related to the life event is transmitted. "Send message button" to instruct the request, "Send gift button" to instruct the request to send a gift related to the life event (such as a celebration gift, offering, or flower), and remittance related to the life event (O (Such as congratulatory money or incense book).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 51 and FIG. 52, on a life event detail screen displaying detailed information about a wedding, a “congratulations power transmission button” for instructing a request for transmission of a congratulation power, and a request for transmission (sending) of a gift And a "gift remittance button" for requesting a remittance remittance request.

  Then, the life event service providing program 102a displays the life event detail screen according to the processing of step 15, and then, in step 16 (the processing flow of FIG. 42), clicks the "message transmission button" of the life event detail screen. When it is determined whether or not the message has been clicked, and when it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 17, where a message transmission screen used for transmitting a message is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  For example, when the "congratulations power transmission button" of the life event detail screen for displaying the detailed information on the wedding is clicked, a message transmission screen for congratulations power transmission as shown in FIG. 53 is displayed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 16 that the "message transmission button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 18 to determine whether the "gift transmission button" on the life event detail screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 19, and a gift transmission screen used for transmitting a gift is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  For example, when the “gift transmission button” of the life event detail screen that displays detailed information about the wedding is clicked, a gift transmission screen for transmitting a gift as shown in FIG. 54 is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 18 that the "gift transmission button" has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 20, where it is determined whether the "remit button" on the life event detail screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 16, and when it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 21, and a remittance screen used for remittance is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  For example, when the “festival remittance button” on the life event detail screen that displays detailed information about the wedding is clicked, a congratulatory remittance screen as shown in FIG. 55 is displayed.

  In this way, a message transmission screen, a gift transmission screen, and a remittance screen relating to a life event are displayed. In this message transmission screen, as shown in FIG. 53, an input area (message column) for a message relating to a life event is displayed. An "example sentence selection button" for selecting an example sentence, a "gift transmission button" for instructing a request to send a gift relating to the life event, a "remittance button" for instructing a remittance request relating to the life event, and a sender. It has a "sender information input button" for instructing information input.

  On this gift screen, as shown in FIG. 54, an input area for selecting a gift related to a life event, a "message transmission button" for instructing a request to send a message related to the life event, and a remittance related to the life event And a "sender information input button" for instructing input of sender information.

  On the remittance screen, as shown in FIG. 55, an input area for inputting the amount of remittance relating to the life event, a “message transmission button” for instructing a request to transmit a message relating to the life event, and It has a “gift transmission button” for instructing a request to send a gift and a “sender information input button” for instructing input of sender information.

  Therefore, the life event service providing program 102a displays the message transmission screen according to the processing of step 17 (may be displayed from the gift transmission screen or the remittance screen), and then proceeds to step 22 (the processing flow of FIG. 43). It is determined whether or not the “example sentence selection button” of the message transmission screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 23, and the selected example sentence is displayed in the message input area. , And return to step 22.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 22 that the “example sentence selection button” has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 24, and it is determined whether a request for inputting a message to the message input area of the message transmission screen has been issued. When it is determined that the input request has been issued, the process proceeds to step 25, where a message input by the user operating the terminal 2 is input, and then the process returns to step 22.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 24 that the message input request has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 26, in which it is determined whether the "gift transmission button" of the message transmission screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 27, where the input message is saved, and then the gift transmission screen is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 26 that the "gift transmission button" has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 28, in which it is determined whether the "remit button" of the message transmission screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 29, where the input message is saved, and then the remittance screen is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 28 that the "remove button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 30 to determine whether or not the "sender information input button" of the message transmission screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 22. When it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 31, where the input message is saved and transmitted to the display of the terminal 2. A sender information input screen as shown in FIG. 56 used for inputting the sender information is displayed.

  Further, the life event service providing program 102a displays the gift transmission screen according to the processing of step 19 in FIG. 42 (may be displayed from the message transmission screen or the remittance screen), and then proceeds to step 32 (the processing flow in FIG. 44). )), It is determined whether or not a quantity input request has been issued to the gift selection input area of the gift transmission screen, and when it is determined that the input request has been issued, the process proceeds to step 33. The quantity of the gift input by the user operating the terminal 2 is input, the total amount of the gift is calculated and displayed, and the process returns to step 32.

  That is, by receiving an input of the number of gifts, it is determined which gifts are to be given and how many, and the total amount is calculated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 32 that the quantity input request has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 34, in which it is determined whether the “message transmission button” of the gift transmission screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 35, where the input quantity is saved, and a message transmission screen is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 34 that the "message transmission button" has not been clicked, the process proceeds to step 36, in which it is determined whether the "remit button" of the gift transmission screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 37, where the input quantity is saved, and then the remittance screen is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 36 that the "remote transfer button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 38 to determine whether the "sender information input button" of the gift transmission screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 32, and when it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 39, where the input quantity is saved and transmitted to the display of the terminal 2. A sender information input screen as shown in FIG. 56 used for inputting the sender information is displayed.

  Further, the life event service providing program 102a displays the remittance screen according to the processing of step 21 of FIG. 42 (may be displayed from the message transmission screen or the gift transmission screen), and then proceeds to step 40 (the processing flow of FIG. 45). ), It is determined whether or not a request for inputting a remittance amount has been issued to the remittance amount input area of the remittance screen. When it is determined that the input request has been issued, the process proceeds to step 41. After inputting the remittance amount input by the user operating the terminal 2 and displaying it, the process returns to step S40.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 40 that the input request for the remittance amount has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 42, in which it is determined whether or not the “message transmission button” of the remittance screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 43, where the input amount is saved, and a message transmission screen is displayed on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 42 that the "message transmission button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 44 to determine whether the "gift transmission button" of the remittance screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the button has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 45 to save the input amount, and then displays the gift transmission screen on the display of the terminal 2.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 44 that the "gift transmission button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 46 to determine whether the "sender information input button" of the remittance screen has been clicked. Then, when it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 40. When it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 47, in which the input amount is evacuated and then transmitted to the display of the terminal 2. A sender information input screen as shown in FIG. 56 used for inputting the sender information is displayed.

  In this manner, the message transmission screen is displayed to acquire information necessary for transmitting a message related to a life event, and the gift transmission screen is displayed to display information necessary for transmission (sending) of a gift related to a life event. After obtaining the necessary information and displaying the remittance screen, and obtaining the information necessary for remittance related to the life event, a sender information input screen as shown in FIG. 56 is displayed subsequently. On the sender information input screen, an input area for the personal information of the requesting user, a "send button" for issuing a request to the life event service providing company 300a, and an instruction for erasing the input sender information. You have a "clear button".

  Then, when the life event service providing program 102a displays the sender information input screen according to the processing of step 31 / step 39 / step 47, subsequently, in step 48 (the processing flow of FIG. 46), the sender information input screen is displayed. It is determined whether or not the “clear button” is clicked. When it is determined that the “clear button” is clicked, the process proceeds to step 49 to clear the input sender information, and then returns to step 48.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 48 that the "clear button" has not been clicked, the flow advances to step 50 to request the sender information input area of the sender information input screen to input sender information. When it is determined whether or not the input request has been issued, the process proceeds to step 51, where the sender information input by the user operating the terminal 2 is input. Return to step 48.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 50 that the request for inputting the sender information has not been issued, the process proceeds to step 52, and it is determined whether or not the “Send button” of the sender information input screen has been clicked. When it is determined that the click has not been performed, the process returns to step 48. When it is determined that the click has been performed, the process proceeds to step 53, where the input sender information is saved, and On the display, a transmission confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 57 used for confirming the information input by the processing so far is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 57, the transmission confirmation screen has a "Send button" for instructing the life event service providing company 300a to notify the information input by the processing so far.

  Therefore, when the life event service providing program 102a displays the transmission confirmation screen according to the processing of step 53, subsequently, in step 54 (the processing flow of FIG. 47), the “Send button” of the transmission confirmation screen is clicked. When it is detected that the "Send button" has been clicked, the process proceeds to step 55, where the information displayed on the transmission confirmation screen is registered as transmission information, and the process ends.

  The transmission information registered in this way is notified to the life event service providing company 300a.

  In this manner, when the life event bulletin board screen shown in FIG. 48 is displayed and the life event of marriage is clicked, for example, the life event service providing program 102a processes through the marriage advertisement list screen. A target wedding is selected, and a detailed screen describing detailed information of the selected wedding is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Then, using the transmission screen for congratulations shown in FIG. 53 called from the detail screen, information on the congratulations to be sent to the request destination is acquired, and the transmission screen for gifts shown in FIG. 54 called from the details screen. To obtain information on the gift to be sent to the requestee, and obtain the amount of money to be sent to the requestee by using the festive money transmission screen as shown in FIG. The information is sent to the life event service providing company 300a together with the sender information of the requesting user.

  In addition, when the life event bulletin board screen shown in FIG. 48 is displayed and, for example, a life event called a funeral is clicked, the life event service providing program 102a becomes a processing target via the funeral advertisement list screen. A funeral is selected, and a detailed screen describing detailed information of the selected funeral is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Then, by using the condolence transmission screen as shown in FIG. 59 called from the detail screen, the condolence information to be sent to the request destination is acquired, and the gift as shown in FIG. 60 is called from the detail screen. Using the screen to obtain information about the gift to be sent to the requestor, or using the incense remittance screen as shown in FIG. 61 called from the detailed screen to obtain the incense amount to be remitted to the requestee, The processing is performed so that the information is sent to the life event service providing company 300a together with the sender information of the requesting user.

  In addition, when the life event bulletin board screen shown in FIG. 48 is displayed and, for example, a life event called an alumni association is clicked, the life event service providing program 102a becomes a processing target via the alumni association advertisement list screen. After selecting the alumni association, a detailed screen describing detailed information of the selected alumni association is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Then, by using the message transmission screen as shown in FIG. 63 called from the detail screen, the information of the message to be sent to the request destination is acquired, and the membership fee remittance screen as shown in FIG. 64 called from the detail screen Is used to acquire the amount of the membership fee to be remitted to the request destination, and to process the information together with the sender information of the requesting user to the life event service providing company 300a.

  The life event service providing company 300a receives the notification from the life event service providing program 102a, and when there is a service request for sending a document (message) related to the life event, for example, prepares the document, arranges the format, and delivers it to the home. By sending it to the destination using flight company 500 or the like, and instructing card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of life event service providing company 300a. , Perform a service to send a written document about the life event.

  Further, the life event service providing company 300a receives the notification from the life event service providing program 102a and, when there is a service request for remittance relating to the life event, for example, sends the card company 600 the bank account of the requesting user. Instructs the transfer of money to the destination bank account, prepares a remittance sending document (a document stating from whom the money was transferred) in accordance with that, and uses the courier company 500 etc. By sending it to the destination and instructing the card company 600 to transfer a fee from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the life event service providing company 300a, the life company remittance service is provided. Execute.

  Further, the life event service providing company 300a receives the notification from the life event service providing program 102a, and when there is a service request for sending a gift related to the life event, for example, arranges the gift requested to be sent, and The company 500 or the like is used to send it to the destination, and the card company 600 is charged with the cost from the bank account of the requesting user to the bank account of the life event service providing company 300a (or gift sales company). By instructing a transfer, a service for sending a gift related to a life event is executed.

  Although not described in the embodiment described above, the life event service providing apparatus 100a employs a configuration including a management table having a data structure as shown in FIG. 65 in order to realize the present invention.

  That is, in order to realize the present invention, as shown in FIG. 65 (a), information as to what name and where to send a message and information as to where to send a gift in association with detailed information of a life event And a management table that manages what name the money is to be sent to and where, and as shown in FIG. 65 (b), which message is transmitted in association with the information of the sender. The system is provided with a management table that manages information, information about what gifts to send, how much money to send, and so on.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the illustrated embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in the embodiment, the life event service providing company 300a has been described by sending the message about the life event to the destination using the courier company 500 or the like, but the life event service providing company 300a may send the message to the destination in the form of e-mail. Good.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention. It is one Example of this invention. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is a processing flow of a funeral service provision program. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is one Example of this invention. This is an example of a life event to be handled. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is a processing flow of a life event service provision program. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. It is an explanatory view of a display screen. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a management table.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Life event service providing apparatus 2 Terminal 3 Network 4 Life event service providing company 5 Handling company 6 Relay company 7 Settlement company 10 Life event information file 11 Posting means 12 Identifying means 13 Display means 14 Acquisition means 15 Input means 16 Transmission means

Claims (6)

A life event service providing device used to realize a service for sending a document related to a life event,
Means for posting a list of designated life event advertisements or one or more life event advertisements satisfying the search condition to a terminal connected via the network;
Means for identifying a destination for sending a document regarding the life event, which is selected in response to the posting of the life event advertisement,
An input screen consisting of one or more screens, with the input area for writing the life event, the input area for the settlement method of the cost, and the input area for the sender's personal information, on the terminal where the above destination is selected. Means for displaying
By acquiring the information entered in the input screen, the information necessary for sending the document related to the life event to be sent to the destination is obtained, and the e-mail address of the user who sends the information is entered. Means for obtaining;
Means for entering text of thanks for sending a letter about the life event,
Means for transmitting the thank-you text information to the user indicated by the e-mail address using an e-mail,
Characteristic life event service providing device. A life event service providing device used to implement a remittance service related to a life event,
Means for posting a list of designated life event advertisements or one or more life event advertisements satisfying the search condition to a terminal connected via the network;
Means for identifying a remittee of remittance for a life event, selected in response to the posting of the life event advertisement,
An input comprising one or more screens having an input area for a remittance amount related to a life event, an input area for an expense settlement method, and an input area for a remitter's personal information, on the terminal on which the remittance destination is selected. Means for displaying a screen for use;
By obtaining the information input to the input screen, information necessary for remittance regarding the life event to be remitted to the remittee is obtained, and an e-mail address of a user who performs the remittance is obtained. Means,
A means for entering text of thanks for remittances related to life events,
Means for transmitting the thank-you text information to the user indicated by the e-mail address using an e-mail,
Characteristic life event service providing device. A life event service providing device used to realize a gift sending service related to a life event,
Means for posting a list of designated life event advertisements or one or more life event advertisements satisfying the search condition to a terminal connected via the network;
Means for identifying the destination of the gift related to the life event, which is selected in response to the posting of the life event advertisement,
The terminal on which the destination is selected is constituted by one screen or a plurality of screens having an input area for determining a gift related to a life event, an input area for an expense settlement method, and an input area for personal information of a sender. Means for displaying an input screen;
By obtaining the information entered on the input screen, the information necessary for sending the gift related to the life event to be sent to the destination is obtained, and the e-mail address of the user who sends the information is entered. Means for obtaining;
Means for entering text to thank you for sending a gift about a life event,
Means for transmitting the thank-you text information to the user indicated by the e-mail address using an e-mail,
Characteristic life event service providing device. A posting means for posting a life event advertisement, a specifying means for specifying a destination of a document regarding a life event, a display means for displaying an input screen, an obtaining means for obtaining an e-mail address, and input of thanks text information input means for, being executed by a life event service providing apparatus and a transmitting means for transmitting the wording information thank, a Lula IF event service providing method to realize the document delivery services of about Life events,
Said post means, to a terminal connected via the network, a list of life events ads that are specified, or shown supra one or more life events advertisements satisfying the search condition,
The specific means is selected in response to the posting of the above Symbol life events advertising, the writing of the destination on the life events and specific,
The display means is, in the terminal which has made a selection of top Symbol destination, on a single screen or multiple screens with an input range of written input area and the cost of the settlement method of relating to life events and the input range of the personal information of the sender composed of the input screen shows the table,
Said acquisition means and acquiring the information entered for the upper fill force screen, with the information required in writing sending on Life events that will be sent to the destination, performs its delivery Tokushi retrieve the e-mail address of the user,
The input means, enter the wording information of thank-you for the written sending of about Life events,
The transmission means, the wording above information Symbol thank you, using e-mail, that you sent to the user indicated by the above-mentioned e-mail address,
Characteristic life event service providing method. A posting means for posting a life event advertisement, a specifying means for specifying a remittance destination of remittance relating to a life event, a display means for displaying an input screen, an obtaining means for obtaining an e-mail address, and input of thanks text information input means for, being executed by a life event service providing apparatus and a transmitting means for transmitting the wording information thank, a Lula IF event service providing method to realize the remittance service regarding Life events,
Said post means, to a terminal connected via the network, a list of life events ads that are specified, or posted one or more life events advertisements satisfying the search condition,
The specific means is selected in response to the posting of the above Symbol life events advertising, the remittance of remittance related to life events and specific,
The display means is, in the terminal which has made a selection of top Symbol remittance destination, one screen or more with an input range of the personal information of the input area and the remitter of the payment of the entry area and the cost of the amount of remittance related to life events display the input screen consisting of screen,
It said acquisition means and acquiring the information entered for the upper fill force screen, with the information required to transfer about life events that will transfer to the transfer destination, the user performing the remittance Get an email address,
The input means, enter the wording information of thank-you for the remittance on Life events,
The transmission means, the wording above information Symbol thank you, using e-mail, that you sent to the user indicated by the above-mentioned e-mail address,
Characteristic life event service providing method. A posting means for posting a life event advertisement, a specifying means for specifying a destination of a gift relating to a life event, a display means for displaying an input screen, an obtaining means for obtaining an e-mail address, and input of thanks text information input means for, being executed by a life event service providing apparatus and a transmitting means for transmitting the wording information thank, a Lula IF event service providing method to realize sending service gift about Life events,
Said post means, to a terminal connected via the network, a list of life events ads that are specified, or shown supra one or more life events advertisements satisfying the search condition,
The specific means is selected in response to the posting of the above Symbol life events advertising, the destination of gifts related to life events and specific,
The display means is, in the terminal which has made a selection of top Symbol destination, one screen with an input range of the input area and the cost of settlement of used to determine the gift related to life events and the input range of the personal information of the sender or display the input screen composed of a plurality of screens,
Said acquisition means and acquiring the information entered for the upper fill force screen, with the information required for sending the gift on Life events that will be sent to the destination, performs its delivery Tokushi retrieve the e-mail address of the user,
The input means, enter the wording information of thank-you for the sending of gifts related to Life events,
The transmission means, the wording above information Symbol thank you, using e-mail, that you sent to the user indicated by the above-mentioned e-mail address,
Characteristic life event service providing method.

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