JP7325259B2 - Control device, control method and control program - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD Embodiments of the present invention relate to a control device, a control method, and a control program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, techniques for performing various payment processing using terminal devices such as smartphones, tablet terminals, wearable devices, etc. are known. As an example of such technology, when a terminal device is used to read a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) (Quick Response Code) for a store, payment to the store corresponding to the read two-dimensional code is performed. A technique of accepting via a terminal device is known.

Here, if the two-dimensional code for the second store is mistakenly provided to the first store, or if an incorrect two-dimensional code is attached to the two-dimensional code for the first store printed on paper, etc. will not properly pay the first store. Therefore, there is a technique for authenticating the imaged two-dimensional code by determining whether the position where the two-dimensional code imaged by the terminal device matches the position where the two-dimensional code is imaged by the terminal device. Are known.

JP 2015-046052 A

However, with the above-described technology, there are cases where security of settlement using a two-dimensional code cannot be ensured.

For example, with the above-described technology, if a combination of the location of the first store and an unauthorized two-dimensional code is registered, authentication may succeed and unauthorized payment may be made.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to improve the security of settlement using a two-dimensional code.

A control device according to the present application includes an acquisition unit that acquires code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from a first terminal device used by a user, and a code information that is used by a responder corresponding to the code information. and an output control unit that transmits setting information preset by a user of the first terminal device to the second terminal device and outputs the setting information.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to improve the security of settlement using a two-dimensional code.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of control processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of control processing according to the second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing system according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence database according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a login sticker database according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart (1) showing an example of the procedure of control processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart (2) showing an example of the procedure of control processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information providing apparatus.

Embodiments for implementing the control device, control method, and control program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the control device, control method, and control program according to the present application are not limited by this embodiment. In addition, in the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[1. embodiment]
[1-1. Example of control processing in the first embodiment]
Control processing according to the first embodiment, which is realized by the control device and the like according to the present application, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of control processing according to the first embodiment. In FIG. 1, it is assumed that the information providing device 10, which is an example of the control device according to the present application, implements the control processing and the like according to the embodiment.

Before describing FIG. 1, an information providing system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing system according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 3, the information providing system 1 according to the embodiment includes an information providing device 10, a terminal device 100, a store terminal 200, and a payment server 300. The information providing device 10, the terminal device 100, the shop terminal 200, and the payment server 300 are connected via a network N by wire or wirelessly so as to be able to communicate with each other. The network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The information providing system 1 shown in FIG. 4 may include a plurality of information providing devices 10, a plurality of terminal devices 100, a plurality of store terminals 200, and a plurality of payment servers 300.

The information providing device 10 is an information processing device that causes the terminal device 100 used by the user or the store terminal 200 used by the manager of the store to output setting information (login sticker) preset by the user. For example, the information providing apparatus 10 associates and manages code information indicating a two-dimensional code corresponding to a store manager and the store terminal 200 used by the manager corresponding to the code information. In addition, the information providing apparatus 10 associates and manages the login sticker and the identification information for identifying the terminal device used by the user who set the login sticker.

The terminal device 100 is an information processing device used by a user. The terminal device 100 is implemented by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. In addition, the terminal device 100 is distributed by the payment server 300 and the like, and information regarding payment using a two-dimensional code (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “code payment”) (for example, when the code payment is performed, the terminal device 100 screen) is displayed by a web browser or an application.

The store terminal 200 is an information processing device used by a store manager. The store terminal 200 is realized by, for example, a POS (Point of Sales system) terminal, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. In addition, the store terminal 200 receives a two-dimensional code corresponding to the user (administrator) of the store terminal 200, which is read by the terminal device 100 when performing code settlement, from the settlement server 300 or the like. .

The payment server 300 is an information processing device that controls code payment processing. For example, based on payment information indicating payment from the user to the store, the payment server 300 performs payment processing (transfer) to the manager of the store corresponding to the payment information.

Control processing performed by the information providing apparatus 10 will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, the terminal device 100 is assumed to be a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet that is used by the user U and has an imaging unit. That is, hereinafter, the user U can also be read as the terminal device 100 . Also, in the following description, the store terminal 200 is assumed to be a smart device such as a smart phone or a tablet used by the manager S. That is, hereinafter, the manager S can also be read as the store terminal 200 . Further, in the following description, an example is shown in which the user U visits a store R (actual store) managed by the manager S and performs code settlement for the manager S. FIG.

In the following description, the two-dimensional code C corresponding to the manager S and the store terminal 200 used by the manager S is notified from the settlement server 300 or the like to the store terminal 200, and the two-dimensional code C is printed. It is assumed that a predetermined medium (for example, printing paper) is installed in the store R. Further, in the following description, it is assumed that the information providing apparatus 10 manages a login sticker preset by the user U in association with the identification information #1 that identifies the terminal apparatus 100 .

First, the terminal device 100 takes an image of the two-dimensional code C according to the operation of the user U (step S1). Subsequently, the terminal device 100 transmits the code information to the information providing device 10 (step S2). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the terminal device 100 transmits code information indicating the photographed two-dimensional code C and identification information #1 to the information providing device 10 .

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 causes the terminal device corresponding to the code information to output a login sticker (step S3). For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the information providing device 10 identifies the login sticker preset by the user U based on the identification information #1 transmitted from the terminal device 100 . Then, the information providing device 10 transmits control information for outputting (displaying) the identified login sticker to the shop terminal 200 corresponding to the code information transmitted from the terminal device 100 .

Subsequently, the user U confirms whether or not the login sticker displayed on the store terminal 200 matches the login sticker preset by the user U (step S4). Subsequently, the terminal device 100 performs payment authentication (step S5). For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the login sticker displayed on the store terminal 200 matches the login sticker preset by the user U, the terminal device 100 responds to the user U's operation. to the information providing apparatus 10, the payment information indicating the payment to the store R and the authentication information for authenticating the payment.

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 transmits payment information indicating payment from the user U to the store R to the payment server 300 (step S6).

As described above, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the first embodiment causes the shop terminal corresponding to the code information read by the terminal device to output the login sticker preset by the user of the terminal device. Therefore, for example, when the two-dimensional code of another store is overlaid on the two-dimensional code of the store visited by the user, the login sticker is not displayed on the terminal device of the store visited by the user. As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 can determine whether or not the user's login sticker is displayed on the terminal device of the store, in other words, whether or not the two-dimensional code of the store has been tampered with. The security of the payment using the two-dimensional code can be improved because the manager of the store can confirm and authenticate the payment for the store.

[1-2. Example of Output Processing in Second Embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, a control process according to a second embodiment realized by the control device etc. according to the present application will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of control processing according to the second embodiment. Note that the configuration of the information providing system 1 according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 2 is the same as that of the information providing system 1 according to the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted.

Control processing performed by the information providing apparatus 10 will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that in the following description, the terminal device 100 is assumed to be a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet that is used by the user U and has an imaging unit. That is, hereinafter, the user U can also be read as the terminal device 100 . Also, in the following description, the store terminal 200 is assumed to be a smart device such as a smart phone or a tablet used by the manager S. That is, hereinafter, the manager S can also be read as the store terminal 200 . Further, in the following description, an example is shown in which the user U visits a store R (actual store) managed by the manager S and performs code settlement for the manager S. FIG.

In the following description, the two-dimensional code C corresponding to the manager S and the store terminal 200 used by the manager S is notified from the settlement server 300 or the like to the store terminal 200, and the two-dimensional code C is printed. It is assumed that a predetermined medium is installed in the store R. Also, in the following description, the terminal device 100 and the store terminal 200 perform proximity communication with other terminal devices using short-range wireless communication technology. For example, the terminal device 100 and the store terminal 200 have a function of performing proximity communication using various conventional techniques related to NFC (Near Field Communication) as appropriate.

Further, in the following description, it is assumed that the information providing apparatus 10 manages a login sticker preset by the user U in association with the identification information #1 that identifies the terminal apparatus 100 .

First, the terminal device 100 takes an image of the two-dimensional code C according to the operation of the user U (step S11). Subsequently, the terminal device 100 transmits identification information #1 of the terminal device 100 to the shop terminal 200 (step S12). For example, in the example of FIG. 2, the terminal device 100 transmits the identification information #1 to the shop terminal 200 by short-range wireless communication technology.

Note that the administrator S attaches a two-dimensional code C to a medium equipped with an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip that supports near-field wireless communication such as NFC, and sends and receives information between the medium and the store terminal 200. may be allowed. Then, when the two-dimensional code C is photographed, the terminal device 100 may send the identification information #1 to the store terminal 200 by causing the medium to which the two-dimensional code C is attached to read the identification information #1. .

Subsequently, the terminal device 100 transmits code information indicating the photographed two-dimensional code C and identification information #1 to the information providing device 10 (step S13). Subsequently, the shop terminal 200 transmits the identification information #1 transmitted from the terminal device 100 to the information providing device 10 (step S14).

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 determines whether or not the identification information from the store terminal corresponding to the code information matches the identification information of the terminal device (step S15). Here, in the example of FIG. 2, since the code information transmitted from the terminal device 100 and the identification information #1 transmitted from the store terminal 200 corresponding to the code information transmitted from the terminal device 100 match those transmitted from the terminal device 100, the information providing device 10 causes the terminal device 100 to output a login sticker preset by the user U (step S16). If the identification information from the store terminal corresponding to the code information does not match the identification information of the terminal device, the information providing device 10 notifies the terminal device that the payment process has not been properly performed. Output to the terminal device 100 .

Subsequently, the user U confirms whether or not the login sticker displayed on the terminal device 100 matches the login sticker preset by the user U, and performs payment authentication (step S17). For example, in the example of FIG. 2, the terminal device 100 transmits payment information indicating payment from the user U to the store R and authentication information for authenticating the payment in response to the user U's operation. Send to

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 transmits payment information indicating payment from the user U to the store R to the payment server 300 (step S18).

As described above, when the identification information transmitted from the store terminal corresponding to the code information matches the identification information of the terminal device used by the user, the information providing device 10 according to the second embodiment By causing the terminal device to output a log-in sticker preset by the user, it is notified that the processing relating to settlement between the user and the store is properly performed. On the other hand, when the two-dimensional code of another store is superimposed on the two-dimensional code of the store visited by the user, the identification information of the terminal device used by the user is transmitted from the store terminal of the other store. Therefore, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment causes the terminal device to output a notification to the effect that the processing related to payment is not properly performed instead of the login sticker. That is, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the second embodiment can cause the terminal device to output information according to whether or not the two-dimensional code is fraudulent. Safety can be improved.

[2. Configuration of Information Providing Device]
Next, the configuration of the information providing device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information providing apparatus according to the embodiment; As shown in FIG. 4 , the information providing device 10 has a communication section 20 , a storage section 30 and a control section 40 .

(Regarding communication unit 20)
The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the terminal device 100, the store terminal 200, the settlement server 300, and the like.

(Regarding storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 4 , the storage unit 30 has a correspondence database 31 and a login sticker database 32 .

(Regarding correspondence database 31)
The correspondence database 31 stores code information indicating a two-dimensional code and correspondence information regarding a correspondence relationship with a store terminal. Here, an example of correspondence information stored in the correspondence database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a correspondence database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 5, the correspondence database 31 has items such as "correspondence information ID", "code information", and "store terminal".

“Correspondence information ID” indicates identification information for identifying correspondence information. "Code information" indicates code information indicating a two-dimensional code. "Store terminal" indicates a store terminal used by the responder corresponding to the code information.

That is, FIG. 5 shows an example in which the correspondence between the code information "code #1" and the shop terminal "shop terminal #1" is identified by the correspondence information ID "SID#1".

(Regarding the login sticker database 32)
The login sticker database 32 stores information on login stickers preset by the user. An example of information stored in the login sticker database 32 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a login sticker database according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, the login sticker database 32 has items such as "login sticker ID", "login sticker data", and "identification information".

"Login sticker ID" indicates identification information for identifying information about the login sticker. “Login sticker data” indicates content (for example, a still image) that is a login sticker. "Identification information" indicates identification information for identifying the terminal device used by the user who set the login sticker.

That is, in FIG. 6, the login sticker "content #1" set by the user who uses the terminal device identified by the identification information "terminal device #1" is identified by the login sticker ID "LID #1". example.

(Regarding the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller. For example, various programs stored in a storage device inside the information providing apparatus 10 are controlled by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like, and the RAM is used as a work area. It is realized by executing as Also, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes an acquisition unit 41, an output control unit 42, and a settlement control unit 43, and implements or executes the information processing functions and actions described below. do.

(Regarding the acquisition unit 41)
The acquisition unit 41 acquires code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user. For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the acquisition unit 41 acquires code information indicating the two-dimensional code C captured by the terminal device 100 from the terminal device 100 according to the user U's operation.

Further, the acquiring unit 41 may acquire, from the second terminal device, the identification information of the other terminal device, which the second terminal device acquired from the other terminal device. For example, the acquiring unit 41 acquires from the store terminal 200 identification information for identifying the terminal device 100 acquired by the store terminal 200 from the terminal device 100 .

Alternatively, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire identification information that the second terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. For example, the acquiring unit 41 acquires, from the store terminal 200, identification information for identifying the terminal device 100, which the store terminal 200 acquires from the terminal device 100 by the short-range wireless communication technology.

Further, the acquiring unit 41 may acquire, from the first terminal device, the identification information of the other terminal device, which the first terminal device acquired from the other terminal device. For example, the acquisition unit 41 acquires from the terminal device 100 identification information for identifying the store terminal 200 acquired by the terminal device 100 from the store terminal 200 .

Further, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire identification information that the first terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. For example, the acquiring unit 41 acquires, from the terminal device 100, identification information for identifying the store terminal 200, which the terminal device 100 acquires from the store terminal 200 by the short-range wireless communication technology.

Further, the acquiring unit 41 acquires code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user, and also acquires code information indicating the code read by the first terminal device from the second terminal device. You may acquire the identification information of the said other terminal device acquired from the terminal device. For example, in the example of FIG. 2 , the acquisition unit 41 acquires code information indicating the two-dimensional code C captured by the terminal device 100 from the terminal device 100 . Then, the acquiring unit 41 acquires from the store terminal 200 the identification information #1 that the store terminal 200 has acquired from the terminal device 100 .

Alternatively, the acquisition unit 41 may acquire identification information that the second terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. For example, in the example of FIG. 2 , the acquiring unit 41 acquires from the store terminal 200 the identification information #1 that the store terminal 200 has acquired from the terminal device 100 using the short-range wireless communication technology.

(Regarding the output control unit 42)
The output control unit 42 transmits the setting information preset by the user using the first terminal device to the second terminal device used by the person corresponding to the code information, and causes the setting information to be output. For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the output control unit 42 identifies the login sticker preset by the user U from the login sticker database 32 based on the identification information #1 acquired from the terminal device 100 . Then, the output control unit 42 transmits control information for outputting the identified login sticker to the store terminal 200 (administrator S) corresponding to the code information acquired from the terminal device 100 .

Further, the output control unit 42 causes the second terminal device to output the setting information when the code information and the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding correspondent correspond to the first terminal device. may For example, based on the code information acquired from the terminal device 100 , the output control unit 42 identifies the store terminal 200 (manager S) corresponding to the code information from the correspondence database 31 . When the identification information acquired from the specified store terminal 200 indicates the terminal device 100 that acquired the code information, the output control unit 42 transmits control information for outputting a login sticker to the store terminal 200 .

Further, the output control unit 42 may cause the second terminal device to output the setting information when the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the identification information. For example, when the identification information acquired from the terminal device 100 indicates the store terminal 200 (administrator S) corresponding to the code information acquired from the terminal device 100, the output control unit 42 causes the store terminal 200 to log in. Send control information to output the sticker.

In addition, the output control unit 42, when the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the first terminal device, the user using the first terminal device Setting information set in advance may be transmitted to the first terminal device to output the setting information. For example, in the example of FIG. 2, the output control unit 42 stores the code information acquired from the terminal device 100, the identification information acquired from the store terminal 200 used by the manager S corresponding to the code information acquired from the terminal device 100, and the identification information acquired from the terminal device 100. If it is determined that they match, control information for outputting a login seal is transmitted to the terminal device 100 .

In addition, the output control unit 42 may output content preset by the user as the setting information. For example, the output control unit 42 causes the terminal device 100 or the store terminal 200 to output content preset by the user (for example, a still image, a moving image, etc.) as the setting information.

(Regarding the payment control unit 43)
After the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information, the payment control unit 43, when receiving payment information indicating payment details from the first terminal device, uses the first terminal device according to the payment information. remittance from the person to the correspondent who uses the second terminal device. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the login sticker displayed on the shop terminal 200 matches the login sticker preset by the user U, the payment control unit 43 indicates payment from the user U to the shop R. Payment information and authentication information for authenticating the payment are received from the terminal device 100 . The payment control unit 43 then transmits the received payment information to the payment server 300 .

In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, when the login sticker displayed on the terminal device 100 matches the login sticker preset by the user U, the payment control unit 43 indicates payment from the user U to the store R. Payment information and authentication information for authenticating the payment are received from the terminal device 100 . The payment control unit 43 then transmits the received payment information to the payment server 300 .

[3. Flow of control processing]
Here, a procedure of control processing for the store terminal 200 of the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7 . FIG. 7 is a flowchart (1) showing an example of the procedure of control processing according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, the information providing device 10 determines whether or not a payment request to the store has been received from the user (step S101). Here, if no payment request has been received (step S101; No), the information providing apparatus 10 waits until a payment request is received. On the other hand, if a payment request has been received (step S101; Yes), the information providing device 10 transmits code information indicating a two-dimensional code installed in the store and identification information indicating the terminal device used by the user from the terminal device. acquire (step S102).

Subsequently, the information providing apparatus 10 causes the store terminal corresponding to the code information to output a login sticker corresponding to the identification information (step S103), and ends the process.

Next, the procedure of control processing for the terminal device 100 by the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart (2) showing an example of the procedure of control processing according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, the information providing apparatus 10 determines whether or not a payment request to the store has been received from the user (step S201). Here, if no payment request has been received (step S201; No), the information providing apparatus 10 waits until a payment request is received. On the other hand, if a payment request has been accepted (step S201; Yes), the information providing device 10 sends code information indicating the two-dimensional code installed in the store and identification information indicating the terminal device used by the user from the terminal device. Acquire (step S202).

Subsequently, the information providing device 10 acquires identification information indicating the terminal device from the store terminal corresponding to the code information (step S203). Subsequently, the information providing device 10 determines whether or not the identification information obtained from the terminal device matches the identification information obtained from the store terminal (step S204). Here, if the identification information matches (step S204; Yes), the information providing device 10 causes the terminal device to output a login sticker (step S205), and ends the process.

On the other hand, if the identification information does not match (step S204; No), the information providing device 10 notifies the terminal device of the authentication failure of the payment (step S206), and terminates the process.

[4. Modification]
The above-described embodiment is an example, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[4-1. About code]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the code is a two-dimensional code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark), bar code, etc.) is shown, but the code is not limited to such examples, and the terminal used by the user Any information that can be read by the device may be used. For example, the code may be a personal identification number or a character string (password).

[4-2. Terminal device and store terminal]
In the above-described embodiment, the terminal device 100 and the store terminal 200 are smart devices such as smartphones and tablets. may be For example, the terminal device 100 and the store terminal 200 may be wearable terminals such as smart watches.

[4-3. About setting information to be output]
In the above-described embodiment, an example was shown in which the output control unit 42 outputs a still image, a moving image, or the like as setting information, but the function of the output control unit 42 is not limited to such a configuration, and any form can be used. setting information may be output. For example, the output control unit 42 may output a predetermined sound, a predetermined pattern of vibration, a predetermined pattern of blinking of the light emitting unit, or the like as the setting information.

[4-4. Regarding information to be output to the terminal device 100]
In the above-described first embodiment, the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information set by the user to the store terminal 200, but the output control unit 42 outputs a predetermined Information may be output to the terminal device 100 . For example, the information providing apparatus 10 manages the URL set for the code information by the responder corresponding to the code information (for example, the URL of the store managed by the responder). Then, when the acquisition unit 41 acquires the code information from the terminal device 100, the output control unit 42 determines the reliability based on the history of past payments made to the correspondent corresponding to the code information. , controls the redirection of the terminal device 100 to the URL set in the code information. Specifically, when the number of times the payment using the code information has been appropriately performed between the user and the person corresponding to the code information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the output The control unit 42 controls to redirect the terminal device 100 to the URL set in the code information, assuming that the responder is highly reliable. On the other hand, if the code information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 has been illegally used in the past, the output control unit 42 determines that the reliability of the respondent corresponding to the code information is low, and the URL set in the code information. Instead of redirecting to the terminal device 100, the terminal device 100 is made to output a predetermined warning.

By controlling the terminal device 100 by the output control unit 42 in this way, it is not necessary for the user to visually check the setting information displayed on the shop terminal 200, so that settlement can be performed more simply and reliably. It can be carried out.

[4-5. Setting of setting information]
In the above-described embodiment, the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information preset by the user to the terminal device 100 or the store terminal 200, but the setting information can be set at any timing. you can For example, in the example of FIG. 1, when acquiring the code information from the terminal device 100 (step S2), the acquiring unit 41 further acquires information regarding the setting of the setting information, associates the setting information with the user, and logs in. Store in the seal database 32 . Further, for example, in the example of FIG. 2, when acquiring the code information and the identification information from the terminal device 100 (step S13), the acquisition unit 41 further acquires information regarding the setting of the setting information, and sends the setting information to the user. are stored in the login sticker database 32 in association with each other.

[4-6. Regarding output control of setting information]
In the above-described second embodiment, the output control unit 42, based on the code information and identification information acquired from the terminal device 100 and the identification information acquired from the store terminal 200 corresponding to the code information, the terminal An example of controlling the output of setting information to the device 100 has been shown. However, the processing of the output control unit 42 does not necessarily require the identification information acquired from the shop terminal 200 . The output control unit 42 may control the output of the setting information to the terminal device 100 based on the code information acquired from the terminal device 100 by the acquisition unit 41 and the information on the store.

For example, the acquiring unit 41 acquires code information indicated by a two-dimensional code captured by the terminal device 100 and store information related to stores that the terminal device 100 can acquire when capturing the two-dimensional code (for example, the terminal device 100 captures the two-dimensional code). (information acquired by the function of the application launched for shooting). Then, when the acquired store information corresponds to the information associated with the code information in advance, the output control unit 42 causes the terminal device 100 to output the setting information.

Specifically, when the two-dimensional code is photographed, the acquiring unit 41 acquires sound information collected by the terminal device 100 using a microphone or the like, including sounds in other stores and environmental sounds such as BGM, together with the code information. Then, the output control unit 42 determines whether or not the sound information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 matches the information associated with the code information (for example, the sound collected in advance in the store corresponding to the code information). is determined, and if they match, the terminal device 100 is caused to output the setting information.

In addition, when capturing the two-dimensional code, the acquisition unit 41 acquires beacon information received by the terminal device 100 (for example, beacon information transmitted from a transmitter installed in a store) together with the code information. Then, the output control unit 42 determines whether or not the beacon information acquired by the acquisition unit 41 matches the beacon information transmitted at the store corresponding to the code information. output.

[5. effect〕
As described above, the information providing device 10 according to the embodiment has the acquisition unit 41 , the output control unit 42 and the payment control unit 43 . The acquisition unit 41 acquires code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user. The output control unit 42 transmits the setting information preset by the user using the first terminal device to the second terminal device used by the person corresponding to the code information, and causes the setting information to be output. In addition, the output control unit 42 causes the content preset by the user to be output as the setting information. After the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information, the payment control unit 43, when receiving payment information indicating payment details from the first terminal device, uses the first terminal device according to the payment information. remittance from the person to the correspondent who uses the second terminal device.

As a result, when the setting information is not displayed on the terminal device of the store visited by the user, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can determine that the two-dimensional code of the store has been tampered with. It is possible to improve the safety of settlement using a two-dimensional code.

Further, in the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the acquisition unit 41 further acquires from the second terminal device the identification information of the other terminal device, which the second terminal device has acquired from the other terminal device. . Then, the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information to the second terminal device when the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the first terminal device. . In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires the identification information that the second terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. Further, the acquiring unit 41 acquires from the first terminal device the identification information of the other terminal device, which the first terminal device has acquired from the other terminal device. Then, the output control unit 42 outputs the setting information to the second terminal device when the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the identification information. In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires the identification information that the first terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication.

As a result, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment outputs the setting information based on various types of information, so it can accurately detect whether or not the two-dimensional code of the store has been tampered with.

Further, in the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the acquiring unit 41 acquires code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user, From the terminal device, the second terminal device acquires the identification information of the other terminal device acquired from the other terminal device. Then, the output control unit 42, when the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the first terminal device, the user using the first terminal device Setting information set in advance is transmitted to the first terminal device, and the setting information is output. In addition, the acquisition unit 41 acquires the identification information that the second terminal device has acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication.

As a result, when the setting information is not output to the terminal device used by the user, the information providing apparatus 10 according to the embodiment can determine that the two-dimensional code of the store has been tampered with. It is possible to improve the safety of settlement using.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Also, the information providing apparatus 10 according to each of the embodiments described above is implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. The information providing device 10 will be described below as an example. FIG. 9 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information providing apparatus. Computer 1000 has CPU 1100 , ROM 1200 , RAM 1300 , HDD 1400 , communication interface (I/F) 1500 , input/output interface (I/F) 1600 and media interface (I/F) 1700 .

The CPU 1100 operates based on programs stored in the ROM 1200 or HDD 1400 and controls each section. The ROM 1200 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started, programs dependent on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores programs executed by the CPU 1100, data used by the programs, and the like. Communication interface 1500 receives data from other devices via communication network 500 (corresponding to network N in the embodiment) and sends it to CPU 1100, and also transmits data generated by CPU 1100 via communication network 500 to other devices. Send to device.

The CPU 1100 controls output devices such as displays and printers, and input devices such as keyboards and mice, through an input/output interface 1600 . CPU 1100 acquires data from an input device via input/output interface 1600 . Also, CPU 1100 outputs the generated data to an output device via input/output interface 1600 .

Media interface 1700 reads programs or data stored in recording medium 1800 and provides them to CPU 1100 via RAM 1300 . CPU 1100 loads such a program from recording medium 1800 onto RAM 1300 via media interface 1700, and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a PD (Phase change rewritable disc), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. etc.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information providing device 10 , the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 40 by executing programs loaded on the RAM 1300 . Further, each data in the storage device of the information providing apparatus 10 is stored in the HDD 1400 . CPU 1100 of computer 1000 reads these programs from recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be obtained from another device via a predetermined communication network.

[7. others〕
As described above, some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on the drawings. It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

Further, the configuration of the information providing apparatus 10 described above can be flexibly changed, for example, by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface) or network computing depending on the function.

In addition, the "unit" described in the claims can be read as "means", "circuit", or the like. For example, the acquisition unit can be read as acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10 information providing device 20 communication unit 30 storage unit 31 correspondence database 32 login sticker database 40 control unit 41 acquisition unit 42 output control unit 43 payment control unit 100 terminal device 200 store terminal 300 payment server

Claims (12)

Acquiring code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user, and acquiring the second terminal device from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information an acquisition unit that acquires the identification information of the other terminal device acquired by the device from the other terminal device ;
When the identification information acquired from the second terminal device and the first terminal device correspond, setting information preset by the user using the first terminal device is transmitted to the second terminal device. and an output control unit for outputting the setting information. The acquisition unit
The control device according to claim 1 , wherein the second terminal device acquires the identification information acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. Code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device is acquired from the first terminal device used by the user, and the code information acquired by the first terminal device from another terminal device is acquired from the first terminal device. an acquisition unit that acquires identification information of another terminal device;
When the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information corresponds to the identification information, the setting preset by the user who uses the first terminal device for the second terminal device an output control unit that transmits information and outputs the setting information;
A control device comprising: The acquisition unit
4. The control device according to claim 3 , wherein the first terminal device acquires identification information acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. From the first terminal device used by the user, code information indicating the code read by the first terminal device is obtained, and from the second terminal device, the other information obtained by the second terminal device from another terminal device an acquisition unit that acquires the identification information of the terminal device of
When the code information and the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person correspond to the first terminal device, setting information preset by the user who uses the first terminal device to the first terminal device and output the setting information. The acquisition unit
6. The control device according to claim 5 , wherein the second terminal device acquires identification information acquired from another terminal device using short-range wireless communication. The output control unit is
7. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein content preset by the user is output as the setting information. After the output control unit outputs the setting information, when payment information indicating payment details is received from the first terminal device, the user who uses the first terminal device receives the payment information from the user using the first terminal device according to the payment information. 8. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , further comprising a settlement control unit for controlling remittance to the correspondent using the two-terminal device. A control method executed by a control device,
Acquiring code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user, and acquiring the second terminal device from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information an acquisition step in which the device acquires the identification information of the other terminal device acquired from the other terminal device ;
When the identification information acquired from the second terminal device and the first terminal device correspond, setting information preset by the user using the first terminal device is transmitted to the second terminal device. and an output control step of outputting the setting information. Acquiring code information indicating a code read by the first terminal device from the first terminal device used by the user, and acquiring the second terminal device from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person corresponding to the code information an acquisition procedure for acquiring the identification information of the other terminal device acquired by the device from the other terminal device ;
When the identification information acquired from the second terminal device and the first terminal device correspond, setting information preset by the user using the first terminal device is transmitted to the second terminal device. and a control program for causing a computer to execute an output control procedure for outputting the setting information. A control method executed by a control device,
From the first terminal device used by the user, code information indicating the code read by the first terminal device is obtained, and from the second terminal device, the other information obtained by the second terminal device from another terminal device an acquisition step of acquiring identification information of the terminal device of
When the code information and the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person correspond to the first terminal device, setting information preset by the user who uses the first terminal device to the first terminal device, and outputting the setting information. From the first terminal device used by the user, code information indicating the code read by the first terminal device is obtained, and from the second terminal device, the other information obtained by the second terminal device from another terminal device an acquisition procedure for acquiring the identification information of the terminal device of
When the code information and the identification information acquired from the second terminal device used by the corresponding person correspond to the first terminal device, setting information preset by the user who uses the first terminal device to the first terminal device and output the setting information; and a control program for causing a computer to execute.

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