JP2002007896A - Web-site user aid system and web-site aid system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a system enabling each web-site to acquire a wide variety of users while maintaining its identity and freeing each user from trouble in joining a plurality of web-sites. SOLUTION: A center web-site 14 is equipped with a database 24 for local web-sites A to C and a center user database 22. The web-sites A to C are each equipped with a local user database 28. The user support system 10 is equipped with a means 15 for transmitting all the data items required by the sites A to C of a user to a user terminal 12 to request the input when a request to sign up in the local sites A to C is given from the user terminal 12 to the center site 14, a means 16 for registering inputted data in the database 22, a means 18 for issuing the ID/password of the site 14 to the user, a means 20 for transmitting data to each of the local sites and requesting new user registration, and means 26 for registering the user in the databases 28.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0101]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention resides between a plurality of websites established on the Internet and a large number of users who use the websites, and is used when a user uses a plurality of websites. The present invention relates to a user support system that can improve convenience.

[0092]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, many websites are established on the Internet, and various services are provided to users. For example, there are websites that provide a service for lending a fixed capacity of a hard disk to a user and backing up data on a user's personal computer online. There are also websites that develop Internet telephone services that mediate incoming calls from a user's personal computer to a general telephone or personal computer. Alternatively, there are websites that provide services for receiving and managing data such as user schedules and address books online. Furthermore, there are websites that provide a service in which each expert sends a response message online to a consultation message received from a user's personal computer. These are just a few examples of services that are actually being implemented on the Internet, and it is expected that new services will continue to emerge.

Some of these websites collect service fees directly from users, but provide services to users free of charge and set up an advertisement space on the website homepage. In most cases, they lend to companies and make profits from their advertising revenues. Since the unit price of this advertising fee is generally determined by the number of customers, it is most important for websites that are based on advertising revenue to increase the number of registered users and the number of accesses to the homepage. Issues.

[0093]

In order to increase the number of users, it is important to continue to provide attractive services and contents that are not found on other sites,
In reality, each website alone cannot easily acquire a wide range of users. Because no matter how convenient each website develops, it is necessary to sign up separately because the operating entity is different, and once you subscribe, you can use other services Each time, a certification procedure is required. In addition, your address and telephone number registered on each website, E
If there is a change in attribute information such as an email address, you must contact each website to make corrections. In this way, the more services that are used, the more complicated procedures are imposed on the user. Or

As a measure for eliminating the complexity imposed on the user when using such various services,
Naturally, it is conceivable that one operating entity provides a plurality of services on its own website, and that small and medium-sized websites are subcontracted under the management of a relatively large website.

However, if one operating entity provides a large number of services as a whole, the individual services will inevitably become obsolete, and will not necessarily match the interests of the user. Overall quality tends to decrease.

On the other hand, the provision of the service itself is performed by a subcontracted website under its umbrella, and in the method in which only a large-scale website is responsible for the user management, it is certain that the provision of a unique service, sign-up, While the unification of login procedures is compatible, small and medium-sized websites are given the opportunity to acquire a large number of users, making it seemingly an ideal operation form. However, since individual websites that provide actual services are nothing less than completely losing their own independence, it is not clear that highly motivated websites are included in a large umbrella from the beginning. . Also, as a practical matter,
Advertising fees are generally high because the first page of each homepage is the most prominent, but if placed under a major homepage, the first page that can earn the highest advertising fee will be taken away by the major Thus, each website that actually provides the service is applied only to the advertising fee for the second and subsequent pages. Above all, once you are content with your status as a major subcontractor, you will inevitably become dependent and lose the original personality and attractiveness of individual websites.

The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional service providing type website, and maintains the independence of each individual website. It is an object of the present invention to provide a system that provides an opportunity to acquire a wide range of users while reducing the trouble of receiving services from a plurality of websites for each user.

[0099]

To achieve the above object, a user support system according to claim 1 comprises a plurality of local websites opened on the Internet,
A user support system including a center website interposed between a large number of users who use these websites, wherein a server constituting the center website transmits information on users who have joined the system. The server comprising the stored center user database, and the server constituting the local website is provided with a local user database storing information on users who have subscribed to the website. Is sent to your server to select a new website you want to join among the local websites,
Means for requesting the user to input data items that the selected websites require the user to input at the time of new subscription, and inputting the data items from the user terminal to the user terminal; Means for registering the input data of the user in the center user database when there is a request, and in the data items input by the user, the data required by each local website is stored in the server of the website. And means for instructing a new local user registration, and means for registering the user in the local user database in accordance with the instruction.

[0010] Therefore, if the user accesses the center website and receives the center user registration,
You can automatically complete the process of joining a number of local websites that are affiliated with this system, and you can perform cumbersome data entry operations once. The above-mentioned “Web site” refers to WWW (Wor
ldWide Web) to send information and ASP (Application S
ervice Provider) means an organization that provides various information processing services. In addition, the “local web site” is a concept opposed to the center website, and each of the local websites provides a unique service to the user by an independent operating entity. Site ".

[0011] The user support system according to claim 2 is
A user support system including a center website interposed between a plurality of local websites established on the Internet and a large number of users who use these websites, wherein a server constituting the center website is provided. Has a center user database storing information about users subscribing to the system, and a server constituting the local website is a local user database storing information about users subscribing to the website. When a user's terminal transmits information requesting a new subscription to a server of any local website, the website requests input from the user at the time of the new subscription. Request for input by sending the existing data item to the user terminal And means for registering the user's input data in the local user database of the website when there is an input to the data item from the user terminal; When the information for selecting the website to which the user wants to join is transmitted, each of the selected websites has already entered the data item that the user has already entered in the data items that require the user to enter the information when newly joining the website. Means for transmitting a difference data item other than data to the user terminal and requesting input; and when there is an input from the user terminal to the difference data item, all input data of the user are registered in the center user database. Means, and among the data items entered by the user, the data required by each local website Transmitted to Ebusaito server, and means for instructing a new local user registration, in accordance with this instruction, it is characterized by comprising a means for registering the user in the local user database.

As a result, when a user subscribes to any of the local websites affiliated with this system, the user is given an opportunity to subscribe to another local website, and moreover, is provided with the opportunity to subscribe to another website. There is no need to re-enter all the data required for enrollment, and only the data that is initially entered is required to be entered, which is more troublesome than subscribing to each website individually. There is an advantage that it can be largely omitted.

[0013] The user support system according to claim 3 is
Means for determining the validity of the user based on information input from the user terminal when a login request is made from the user terminal to the server of the center website; Means for referring to a user database to specify a local website to which the user has subscribed, and means for instructing the user to log in to each of the local websites specified above. And As a result, the user who has subscribed to this system will automatically complete the authentication procedure for the local website once they log in to the center website,
This has the advantage of greatly reducing the time required to log in to each website individually.

[0014] According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a user support system.
Means for recognizing whether or not the user has received center user registration based on information input from the user terminal when a log-in request is made from the user terminal to the server of any of the local websites; When the user has been registered as a center user, means for transmitting the user's information to the server of the center website and requesting processing on the center website, and referring to the center user database, And a means for instructing each of the local websites identified above to log in the user. As a result, even if the user who subscribes to this system logs in to any one of the local web servers, the authentication procedure for the other local web sites is automatically completed by the center web site, and each web site is authenticated. This has the advantage that it saves a lot of time compared to logging in to the site individually.

[0015] The user support system according to claim 5 is
Means for launching a dedicated window on the screen of the user terminal; means for periodically accessing the local websites to which the user has subscribed; means for inquiring the latest information on the user; Means for transmitting the data to the user terminal and displaying the data in the dedicated window. As a result, even if the user is enjoying the service on any of the local websites, the latest information on the other local websites is always displayed in the dedicated window, and the convenience on the user side can be improved. it can.

A user support system according to claim 6 is
When a data update request is transmitted from the user terminal to the server of the center website, means for performing necessary updates to the data in the center user database, and referring to the center user database to join the user. Means for specifying the local website that is performing the operation, means for instructing the local website identified above to update data relating to the user, and perform necessary updates to the local user database of the website according to the instruction. Means. As a result, once the user performs the data update processing on the center website, the update processing is automatically realized for the same data on other local websites, and the update is performed for each local website. This saves you from having to perform procedures.

[0017] The user support system according to claim 7 is
Means for performing a necessary update to data in a local user database of the website when a request for updating data is transmitted from the user terminal to a server of any of the local websites; Means for transmitting information to the effect that the information has been updated to the server of the center website, means for receiving the information and performing necessary updates to the corresponding data in the center user database,
Means for referring to the center user database to identify other local websites to which the user subscribes; means for instructing the local website identified above to update data relating to the user; and Means for performing necessary updates to the local user database of the site. As a result, even when the user updates the data on any of the local websites, the update process is automatically performed on the same data on the other local websites. Data inconsistency between local websites can be effectively prevented.

A website support system according to an eighth aspect of the present invention provides a website support system including a plurality of local websites established on the Internet and a center website interposed between users who use the local websites. In a support system, a server constituting the center website includes a center user database storing information on users who have subscribed to the system. It has a local user database that stores information about users subscribing to the site, and application information has been sent from the local website server that applies for solicitation advertisements for acquiring new users to other local websites If this is the case, Means for registering in the solicitation information storage means in association with the site, and storing in the solicitation information storage means when a request for displaying an application is output from the server of the local website which wishes to accept the solicitation advertisement Means for extracting the applied information and transmitting it to the server of the underwriting website, and underwriting information for selecting a specific application matter output from the server of the underwriting website, Means for associating and registering in the invitation information storage means, and extracting the underwriting information stored in the invitation information storage means when a request for displaying an underwriting case is output from the server of the application website. Means for sending to the application website server by means of the application website, and contract information for selecting a specific underwriting item output from the application website server Means for registering in the solicitation information storage means, and when the server of the center website and the user terminal are in a connected state, the user refers to the center user database and subscribes to the underwriting website. Means for recognizing whether or not, if the user is a user of the underwriting website, means for transmitting to the user terminal invitation information about the application website stored in the invitation information storage means, If the user terminal outputs information for selecting a new subscription to the application website, the user website may not be able to input any of the data items that the application website is requesting the user to enter at the time of the new subscription. Means for requesting input of difference data items excluding data items registered in the center user database; Means for registering the data item in the center user database when the data item is input, and, among the data items relating to the user stored in the center user database, Means for transmitting to the server of the website. According to this website support system, solicitation of users between local web servers can be efficiently realized, and it is possible to increase opportunities for acquiring new users.

In the website support system according to the ninth aspect, the underwriting information output from the underwriting website includes a solicitation message for encouraging the subscriber to join the application website, and the predetermined authority Means for extracting the underwriting information stored in the invitation information storage means and transmitting the underwriting information to the terminal when a display request for an underwriting case is output from the terminal of the system administrator having Means for registering approval information or disapproval information for the specific underwriting item in the invitation information storage means in association with the underwriting information, and a request for displaying the underwriting item is output from the server of the application website. In this case, only the underwriting information to which the approval information is added is transmitted to the server of the application website. As mentioned above, the possibility that a website wishing to accept a solicitation advertisement will appeal to the application side website and be adopted (concluded) by drafting a solicitation and registering it in the solicitation information storage means. Can be increased. However, there is a possibility that a solicitation that is too radical or a solicitation that slanders other websites may be posted, so only the underwriting information that has been approved by the administrator as described above is displayed on the application website. The mechanism to be displayed is taken.

In the website support system according to the tenth aspect, points to be paid to the underwriting website when a new user is acquired are set in advance in each of the applying websites, and the points to be paid to the underwriting website are set in the underwriting website. When a registered user newly registers on the application website,
There is provided a means for recording points from the application side website in a predetermined storage means in association with the underwriting side website. The above points have a certain economic value (can be converted into money or specific goods and services), so that the underwriting website is paid a kind of referral fee from the applying website.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an overall image of a website user support system 10 according to the present invention. , A local website that provides services to each user (Local
Web sites A to C and a center Web site (Center Web site) 14 that operates this system are connected to the network via the Internet. The above local websites A to C and the center website 14
Each has a WWW server function, a mail server function, a DNS server function, an application server function, and a database server function, and is configured by connecting a plurality of workstations and personal computers to a network.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration part when a user signs up to each of the local websites A to C via the center website 14 among various functions performed by the user support system 10. FIG. 3 shows a center website 14 including a data input requesting unit 15, a center user information updating unit 16, and an ID / password issuing unit.
18, a new user information processing means 20, a center user database 22, and a website database 24. Each of the local websites A to C includes a local user information updating unit 26 and a local user database 28. The above-mentioned center website 14 data input request means 15, center user information updating means 1
6. The ID / password issuing means 18 and the new user information processing means 20 are realized by a CPU of a server computer constituting the site executing predetermined processing according to an OS or a dedicated program. The center user database 22 and the website database 24 are stored in a hard disk of a database server that configures the site. The local user information updating means 26 of each of the local websites A to C is executed by a CPU of a server computer which constitutes the site.
Or by executing a predetermined process according to a dedicated program. The local user database 28 is stored in the hard disk of the database server that configures the site.

Next, the processing procedure when a certain user signs up for the local websites A to C will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the user accesses the center website 14 by inputting the URL of the center website 14 from web browser software started on his / her personal computer 12. Then, "sign-up" is selected from the service menu displayed on the user's personal computer screen.

As a result, on the user's personal computer screen,
As shown in FIG. 4, a box for requesting selection of a local website for which the service is desired is displayed (S10). Here, for example, if you want the local websites of A to C, "site a", "site b", "site c"
Check the box and click the "continue" button.
Indication of membership application is made (S12). On the other hand, the data input requesting means 15 of the center website 14 transmits an enrollment application form in the format shown in FIG. 5 to the user's personal computer 12, and outputs authentication information such as a desired ID (user name) and password, The user is requested to input attribute information such as the user's name, date of birth, gender, etc., contact information such as an e-mail address and telephone number, and questionnaire information such as income (S1).
Four). The data items determined here are the greatest common denominators of the items required at the sites A to C selected by the user, and the data input requesting means 15 transmits the data items stored in the website database 24 to the respective local items. This is calculated by referring to the request data items on the website.
Therefore, in the box of FIG.
If all of "f" are selected, more input items are displayed.

After the user inputs necessary information in the blanks of the above form, and clicks the "accept" button,
The input data is returned to the center website 14. After confirming that all necessary items have been entered (S16), the center user information updating means 16 newly registers the user in the center user database 22 (S18). Further, the ID / password issuing means 18 displays a registration completion message on which the ID and the password are described on the user's personal computer screen (S20). On the other hand, if the necessary part has not been input, a message prompting the user to input it again is displayed on the user's personal computer screen. Also, when the ID and password set by the user are already used by another user,
Re-entry is required. Of course, the ID and the password can be set in advance on the system side and operated so as to be issued to the user.

As described above, the center website
When a user is newly registered in the center database 22 of 14, the new user information processing means 20 issues a command for requesting new registration to the local websites A to C selected by the user. At this time, the new user information processing means 20 refers to the local website database 24 in which information on each website belonging to the system 10 is stored, and among the data input by the user,
Only the data items required by each of the websites A to C are transmitted to each site.

At each of the websites A to C that have received the new registration request, the local user information updating means 26 registers the new user in the local user database 28 (S22). Since each of the websites A to C has a unique ID / password system, a newly registered user can receive a unique ID from each of the websites A to C by a local ID / password issuing unit (not shown).
And a password. The ID / password unique to each website is displayed on the user's personal computer screen via the new user information processing means 20 and the ID / password issuing means 18 of the center website 14 (S24). At the same time, the ID / password given by each of the websites A to C is registered in the center user database 22 in association with the ID of the user. It should be noted that each of the local websites A to C can use the center ID and password as it is, instead of issuing a new local ID and password for the user via the center website 14.

As described above, after the user accesses the center website 14 and selects the local websites A to C desired to use, if the necessary items are input only once, each website A is automatically set. -C can be completed.

In the above, the user has
Has been known in advance, and the case of accessing the center website 14 from the beginning and completing the registration procedure has been described. In some cases, center user registration and local user registration to other websites are performed. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional components in such a case. The difference data input request means 30 is provided on the center website 14, and the data input request means 32 and the extended enrollment processing means are provided on the local website A.
34 are new. This difference data input request means
Step 30 is realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the center website 14 executing a predetermined process according to the OS or a dedicated program. The data input requesting means 32 and the extended enrollment processing means 34 are realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the local website A executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program.

Next, a processing procedure when a certain user signs up for the center website 14 and the local websites B and C via the local website A will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the user connects to the local website A via his / her personal computer 12 via the Internet, and selects "sign up" from the service menu displayed on the user's personal computer screen. As a result, an application form for joining the local website A is transmitted and displayed on the user's personal computer screen by the data input requesting means 32 as shown in FIG. 8, and input of necessary data is requested (S30).

After the user inputs necessary information in the blanks of the above form and clicks on the "accept" button,
The input data is returned to website A. After confirming that all necessary items have been entered (S32), the local user information updating means 26 of the website A newly registers the user in the local user database 28 (S34). The ID and password unique to the local website A are displayed on the user's personal computer screen by an ID / password issuing means (not shown) (S36).

Next, the extended enrollment processing means 34 is activated, and FIG.
As shown in (1), a message is displayed to the effect that enrollment processing to other websites (websites B to D) can be performed through website A, and the user is prompted to make a selection (S38). Here, if the user clicks the “enter service of site a” button, the extended enrollment processing means 34 determines that the user does not want to join another local website, and the service of the local website A Display the provided page on the user's PC screen.

On the other hand, when the user clicks "Check service contents" in the message box shown in FIG. 9, a web page describing the service contents of local websites B to D is displayed on the personal computer screen. Is done. After reading this web page, the user who decides to join the local websites B and C checks "site b" and "site c" and clicks the "join affiliate site" button. Upon receiving the request, the extended membership processing means 34 transmits the data already input by the user according to the form shown in FIG. 8 to the center website 14 and notifies that the user desires the extended subscription to the local websites B and C. I do.

On the other hand, in the center website 14, the difference data input request means 30 refers to the website database 24, and the user
After specifying the additional data items necessary for joining to C and C, a form for inputting the difference data as shown in FIG. S40). After the user has entered the required data in the blanks of the above form, "Sign up"
When the button is clicked, the input data is returned to the center website 14. After confirming that all necessary items have been entered, the center user information updating means 16 newly registers the user in the center user database 22 (S44). Further, the ID / password issuing means 18 displays a registration completion message on which the center ID and the password are described on the user's personal computer screen (S46).

As described above, the center website
When a user is newly registered in the 14 center user databases 22, a command is issued by the new user information processing means 20 to request the local websites B and C selected by the user to perform new registration. At this time, the new user information processing means 20
And transmits only the data items required by the websites B and C to the respective websites among the data input by the user.

Web site B receiving the above new registration request
In C and C, the local user information updating means 26 registers the new user in the local user database 28 (S48). Also, local websites B and C
The unique ID and password of each website assigned in the above are displayed on the user's personal computer screen via the new user information processing means 20 and the ID / password issuing means 18 of the center website 14 (S50). At the same time, the ID / password given by the local websites A to C is registered in the center user database 22 in association with the center user ID of the user.

As described above, the user accesses one of the local websites affiliated with the system 10, selects another local website desired to use, and then inputs necessary data only once. For example, sign-up for the center website and other local websites as well as the local website can be automatically completed.

As described above, the center website 14
The user who has completed the procedure for joining the local websites A to C can enjoy the services on the local web servers A to C by accessing the center website 14 from his / her personal computer 12 via the Internet. it can.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing, among various functions performed by the user support system 10, functional components when a user logs in to each of the local websites A to C via the center website 14. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at that time. In the center website 14, new validity judging means 36, website list transmitting means 37, website specifying means 38, and login processing means 40 have newly appeared (FIG. 11). The validity determining means 36, the website list transmitting means 37,
The website specifying means 38 and the login processing means 40 are the CPUs of the computers constituting the center website 14.
Is realized by executing predetermined processing according to an OS or a dedicated program.

When the user accesses the center website 14 from the personal computer 12 via the Internet,
A message box prompting the input of the ID and password of the center website 14 is displayed on the screen of the personal computer (S60). On the other hand, the center website
When the center ID and password issued from 14 are input, the validity judging means 36 searches the center user database 22 using the ID as a key, and determines whether the pre-registered password matches the input password. Is determined (S62).

If the validity is affirmed here, the website specifying means 38 refers to the center user database 22 and confirms that the local websites to which the user subscribes are A to C (S64). At the same time, the IDs and passwords for the websites A to C assigned to the user are specified, and are passed to the login processing means 40.
The login processing means 40 transmits this to the websites A to C and executes a login process (S66 to S70). Also,
The website list transmitting means 37 refers to the website database 24, reads out the URLs of the websites A to C to which the user has subscribed, and transmits them to the personal computer 12.

As a result, a layout as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the personal computer screen of each user. That is, the URL of the local website available to the user is displayed in a list on the left frame of the screen, and one of the web pages (web site A) is displayed on the right frame. Of course, other URs in the above list
If you click on L, the page of the website corresponding to the URL will be displayed in the right frame.

As described above, the user only needs to input his / her own center ID and password once when logging in to the center website 14, and thereafter the center website 14 automatically performs the log-in processing for each local website. , And switching between sites can be realized by clicking on the list.

Since the user has been given a unique ID and password from each local website, the user can directly access the individual local website and receive services without going through the center website 14 as described above. Of course, it is also possible. FIG. 14 shows, among various functions performed by the user support system 10, a functional configuration part when a user logs in to the website A directly without going through the center website 14 and performs a process of updating user data. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at that time. In this case, a data update notification unit 42 has appeared on the local website A, and a data update instruction unit 46 has appeared on the center website 14. The data update notifying means 42 and the data update instructing means 46 are realized by the CPUs of the computers constituting the respective websites executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program.

First, when the user accesses the local website A from his / her personal computer 12 via the Internet, a message box for prompting the input of the ID and password of the local website A is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 12 as shown in FIG. Is displayed (S80). On the other hand, the I that was previously issued from the local website A
When D (Username) and the password are input and the “Login” button is clicked, the validity determination means (not shown) of the local website A searches the local user database 28 using the ID as a key, and is registered in advance. It is determined whether the password matches the entered password (S82).

If the validity is affirmed, the website A is displayed on the user's personal computer screen as shown in FIG.
Is displayed, and it becomes possible to receive services unique to the website (S84). Thus, when the user accesses the local website A directly without going through the center website 14, only the web page of the website A is opened on the browser of the personal computer 12. When it becomes necessary to receive the service of the local website B later, the URL of the website B may be re-entered via the browser, and the ID / password for the website B may be entered to be authenticated.

However, if the user changes his or her own data stored in the local user database 28 of the website while the user is connected to only the website A (S86), the center user database is changed. twenty two
And local user databases 28 of websites B and C
Automatically performs necessary update processing on the Web sites, and synchronizes data between the websites. For example, when the user makes an application to change his / her own address and telephone number on the website A, the local user information updating means 26 causes the local user database to be updated.
The data of the user stored in 28 is updated (S88). Next, the data update notification unit 42 is activated, and the ID and update data of the user are transmitted to the center website 14 via the Internet.

In response to this, in the center website 14, the center user information updating means 16 updates the corresponding data of the user in the center user database 22 (S90). At the same time, the website specifying means 38 refers to the center user database 22 and specifies another local website to which the user has subscribed (S
92). As a result, the user becomes a local website B
And C are found to have joined, the data update instructing means 46 refers to the website database 24,
It is determined whether or not it is necessary to change the local user data 28 of the websites B and C by this data update (S94). Depending on the type of updated data, other websites may not be stored in the local user database 28 from the beginning and may not need to be updated. If it is determined in the above that the local websites B and C need to be updated, the data update instructing means 46 sends the update data to the local websites after associating the user with the ID of each local website and the update data. Sent to websites B and C. In the local websites B and C, the data of the user in the local user database 28 is updated by the local user information updating means 26 (S96).

As described above, each user directly accesses the individual local website, and automatically edits the center website 14 even if the data relating to the user is modified.
And the data on other local websites can be updated, so that it is not necessary to perform correction processing for each website, and it is possible to prevent data inconsistency between websites.

In the center user database 22 of the center website 14, the user's action history on each local website is collected.
Local websites that are members of the 10 will receive valuable marketing information. Further, the information of each local website is aggregated in the website database 24 of the center website 14, and each user subscribing to the system 10 can inquire of the center website 14 to obtain the individual local website. It is possible to grasp the failure history and current status information on the website.

The above-mentioned center website 14 merely performs, mediates or acts on behalf of the user at each local website in sign-up processing, login processing, and data updating processing. Since the uniqueness of the range of data items required of the user is maintained, the individuality is not reduced. Of course, the uniqueness of the configuration and layout of the web page in each local website is maintained, and this can be maintained for the first page where the advertisement fee is highest.

FIG. 18 shows, among the functions performed by the user support system 10, when the user logs in to the local website via the center website 14, the main function already activated on the user's personal computer screen is displayed. FIG. 19 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration in which another browser (dedicated window) is started in addition to the browser (main window) to display various information related to other websites on the dedicated window. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure in that case. FIG. 20 is a layout diagram showing a display example in a dedicated window. In this case, the center website 14 provides the validity determination means 36
And a dedicated window starting means 48, a website specifying means 38, a login processing means 40, a local user information inquiry means 50, a website information updating means 52, and a center user database 22. The dedicated window starting means 48, the local user information inquiry means 50, and the website information updating means 52 are realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the center website 14 executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program. .

When the user starts the browser program on his / her personal computer 12 and enters the predetermined URL to access the center website 14 via the Internet, a message box for prompting the input of the ID and password as the center user Is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 12 (S100). On the other hand, when the center ID and the password issued from the center website 14 are input in advance, the validity judging means 36 searches the center user database 22 using the ID as a key, and inputs the password registered in advance. It is determined whether or not the entered password matches (S102).

If the validity is affirmed here, a dedicated window activation command is output from the dedicated window activation means 48 to the user's browser program, and another browser is activated on the personal computer 12 and the exclusive browser shown in FIG. The window 54 is displayed (S104). In parallel with this, the website specifying means 38 refers to the center user database 22,
The local website to which the user subscribes is A ~
C is confirmed (S106). Also, the IDs and passwords for the websites A to C assigned to the user are specified and passed to the login processing means 40 (for convenience of illustration, only the local websites A and B are shown in FIG. 18). Is). The login processing means 40
This is transmitted to the websites A to C to perform proxy processing for login (S108). Further, the local user information inquiry means 50 periodically accesses the websites A to C and inquires about the latest information of the user at each site (S11).
0), and outputs the response result to the website information updating means 52. The latest information on each of the websites A to C is transmitted from the website information updating means 52 to the user's personal computer 12 via the Internet, and is reflected on the dedicated window 54 (S112).

That is, as shown in FIG. 20, a column “Used ASP” is provided on the dedicated window 54, and the titles of the local websites A to C to which the user subscribes are provided. The latest information about the user is displayed in a list. For example, ASP (RIRIRI), where website A provides a free Internet telephone service
PHONE) and if you have two answering machine information for the user,
That is displayed in the "ASP" field. In addition, website B provides a free e-mail service ASP (Free Ma
ilService), and when three unread mails to the user are stored, the fact is also displayed simply.

Here, when the user positions the mouse cursor on “RIRIRI PHONE” and clicks, the URL of the local website A is transmitted from the main browser to the Internet, and the Web page unique to the local website A is displayed in the main window. It is displayed (not shown). On this main window, the user can receive the service of the local website A (reproduction of an answering machine message, etc.).

While the user is communicating with a specific local website through the main window, the dedicated window 54 is displayed on the desktop of the personal computer 12, and when another local website in the list is selected, the main window is displayed. Is switched. The local user information inquiring means 50 periodically (for example, every three minutes) each local website A to C as long as the connection with the user's personal computer 12 is maintained.
And if a status change has occurred, a special window is displayed via the website information updating means 52.
This is immediately reflected on the file 54 (S114, S116).

When attribute information such as an address or a telephone number is changed, a user information update input form (not shown) is called by clicking a "user information" button in a dedicated window 54, and new attribute information is input. I do. This input data is sent to the center website 14 via the Internet.
And the center user information updating means 16 (not shown)
Thus, the registered contents of the center user database 22 are updated, and the registered contents of the user database 28 at each local website to which the user subscribes are also updated by the local user information updating means 26 (not shown).

In the dedicated window 54, an introduction column 56 for displaying information about other local websites is permanently provided, and an introduction sentence of a local website newly subscribed to the system 10 is displayed. If the user is interested, the user can click the "GO" button to get detailed information about the website. Also,
After examining the detailed information, if you decide to sign up for a new account, click the “Sign Up” button to call the sign-up sheet for the website on the screen, enter the necessary information (difference information) and apply. Good (not shown). In the local website introduction column 56, a solicitation message urging the user to join an existing website is also displayed, which will be described later in detail.

FIG. 21 shows a case where the user enters the center website.
Even if the user directly logs in to any of the local websites (for example, the local website A) without going through the dedicated window 54, a special window 54 is displayed on the user's personal computer screen.
Is a block diagram describing a functional configuration for displaying the various information related to the other websites B and C on the dedicated window 54. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at that time. In this case, the local website A includes a user type recognizing unit 58, a center processing requesting unit 60, a dedicated window starting unit 62, and the local user database 28. The user type recognition means 58, the center processing request means 60, and the dedicated window activation means 62 are realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the local website A executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program.

When the user starts the browser program on his / her personal computer 12 and enters a predetermined URL to access the local website A via the Internet, a message box for prompting the entry of an ID and a password unique to the local website is displayed. It is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 12 (S120). On the other hand, when the local ID and the password issued from the website A are input in advance, the user type recognizing means 58 searches the local user database using the ID as a key and inputs the password registered in advance. At the same time as determining whether or not the password matches the password (S122), it is also recognized whether or not the user is also a person who has also been registered as a center user (S124).

Here, when the validity of the user is affirmed and the user is recognized as a person who has been registered as a center user, a command for starting a dedicated window is sent from the dedicated window starting means 62 to the user's browser program. The output is output, another browser is started on the personal computer 12, and the dedicated window 54 shown in FIG. 20 is displayed (S126). In parallel with the above, the center processing request means 60 transmits the center ID and password of the user to the center website 14 via the Internet,
Is requested (S130). If the user is a user unique to the local website A and has not been registered as a center user, the local service is provided as it is (S128).

In the center website 14 which has received the request for the center processing, the validity judging means 36 searches the center user database 22 using the ID as a key, and the password registered in advance matches the entered password. It is determined whether or not (S132). If the validity is denied here, the provision of the service on the center website 14 is rejected (S133). On the other hand, if the validity is affirmed, the website specifying means 38 refers to the center user database 22 and confirms that the local websites to which the user subscribes are A to C (S134). ). Also, specify the IDs and passwords for websites B and C assigned to the user,
This is passed to the login processing means 40. Login processing means 40
Transmits this to the websites B and C to perform proxy processing for login (S136). Further, the local user information inquiry means 50 periodically accesses the local websites A to C, inquires about the latest information of the user at each site (S138), and outputs a response result to the website information updating means 52. The latest information on each of the websites A to C is transmitted from the website information updating means 52 to the user's personal computer 12 via the Internet,
This is reflected on 54 (S140).

That is, similarly to the case shown in FIG. 20, a column “used ASP” is provided on the dedicated window 54, and includes the local website A to which the user voluntarily logs in. The list of titles of all subscribing local websites and the latest information about the user is displayed. Therefore, the web page of the local website A is displayed in the main window currently activated on the user's personal computer 12, and even if the local service (Internet telephone service) is received through the main window, "Free Mail" in the dedicated window 54 is displayed. Se
rvice "and click on it.
The display contents of the main window are switched, and a free mail service can be immediately enjoyed without performing a login process again.

The local user information inquiring means 50 operates as long as the connection with the user's personal computer 12 is maintained.
As described above, inquiries are periodically made to each of the local websites A to C, and if a state change has occurred, it is immediately reflected on the dedicated window 54 via the website information updating means 52 (S142, S144).

When a local website is newly added to the system 10, a dedicated window is added as described above.
During the period 54, the user is notified for a certain period of time and is given an opportunity to acquire a user. However, it is desirable to provide each local website with a policy of more actively soliciting the user. Therefore, a website support system according to the present invention provides a website which has already attracted many users, invites its own users to other websites, and succeeded in acquiring new users in return. A mechanism is provided for returning certain economic benefits (points) from

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user invitation contract is concluded between local websites in the website support system 63 according to the present invention, and FIG. 24 is a processing procedure at that time. It is a flowchart which shows. In this case, the center website 14 includes an application side information registration unit 64, an invitation information database 66, an underwriting information registration unit 68, an examination information registration unit 70, and an invitation information extraction unit 72. Application side information registration means 6
4. The underwriting information registration means 68, the examination information registration means 70, and the invitation information extraction means 72 are realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the center website 14 executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program. . The invitation information database 66 is stored in a hard disk of a database server that configures the site.

First, the local website D, which wants to acquire a new user, accesses the center website 14 via the Internet, goes through a predetermined authentication procedure,
“Application for user invitation” is selected from the service menu for the local website (S150 in FIG. 24).
As a result, on the terminal screen of the local website D,
The input form 74 shown in FIG. 25 is displayed, and a description of required items is required (S152). Here, the application website D sets the solicitation period to, for example, “from: 2000/12/01”, “to:
Enter "2000/12/31", enter a description of the website in the "Description" and "Overview" fields, and click the "Apply" button. The application information entered here is transmitted to the center website 14 via the Internet (S15
4), is stored in the invitation information database 66 via the application side information registration means 64 (S156).

Next, website A, which wishes to earn points by actively promoting another website to its own user, accesses center website 14 via the Internet, and accesses local website 14 From the service menu for the user, "undertake user invitation" is selected, and the display of the applied matter is requested (S158). As a result, the invitation information extracting means 72 is activated, extracts the application matter stored in the invitation information database 66, and
(S160). As a result, an application case list 76 shown in FIG. 26 is displayed on the terminal screen of the website A. From this application, check the radio button of each website, select the website to accept the invitation, and click the "Invitation" button. As a result, the invitation text input form 78 is displayed on the terminal screen of the underwriting website A, and the input of the invitation text is requested. On the other hand, the underwriting website A inputs a solicitation sentence, for example, “Say RIRIRI's recommended site / PatentConsul.Net” and clicks the “Underwriting” button to formally indicate the intention of underwriting (S162). . The input information (underwriting information) from the underwriting website A is transmitted to the center website 14 via the Internet, and is stored in the invitation information database 66 by the underwriting information registration means 68 (S164).

By the way, as a criterion when the underwriting website narrows down the application cases, first, the number of points is enumerated. That is, when each local website joins this system, a point value is set in advance for each website. For example, in the case of a website that requires a lot of user information such as the user's real name, gender, age, address, etc., a point value that is expensive is set accordingly, and when a new user is acquired through this user invitation system, Would require paying more money to the underwriting website. On the other hand, in the case of a website where only the user's e-mail address is sufficient, a relatively low point value is set. The underwriting website can confirm the point value set in each application website stored in the invitation information database 66 by clicking the “point” button in the application matter list 76.

Other criteria include the credibility of the application website and the possibility of attracting customers. For example, in the case of a site with a relatively good brand image or a site that offers high-potential services, it is expected that the user acquisition rate will increase, so it is worth selecting even if the point unit price is somewhat low. It will be. By clicking the "Details" button in the application case list 76, the underwriting website can browse the detailed information on each application website stored in the invitation information database 66.

On the center website 14, a webmaster having authority to control the entire system is provided by:
As shown in FIG. 27, an underwriting case list 80 stored in the invitation information database 66 is called up on the screen of the terminal 82 (S168), and its suitability is periodically examined. And
For example, in the case where a wording against public order and morals is used in the description of the solicitation, the underwriting case is clicked and the underwriting case is rejected (S170). Specifically, the rejection information is added to the underwriting case by the examination information registration unit 70, and is stored in the invitation information database 66 (S172). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no particular problem, the “approval” button is clicked to approve the underwriting case (S170). Specifically, after the approval information is added to the underwriting case by the examination information registration unit 70, the approval information is stored in the invitation information database 66 (S17).
2).

Next, when the application-side website D accesses the center website 14 and requests distribution of an approval case (underwriting cases that have passed the examination and has been approved) (S174), the solicitation information The extracting means 72 searches the invitation information database 66, and transmits an approval case list 83 relating to the application case of the website D to the application side website D as shown in FIG. 28 (S176). It goes without saying that the underwriting cases rejected by the webmaster are excluded from this list of approved cases. If a plurality of underwriting websites claim themselves in this list, the application website D clicks the "Details" button to display the detailed information of each underwriting website stored in the solicitation information database 66. Browse and check the underwriting website you want to contract with and click on the "Conclude" button. At this time, it is of course possible to select all underwriting cases. The contract information input here is (S178)
Invitation information database 66 via application side information registration means 64
(S180). When the contract information is registered, it is considered that a contract for user invitation has been formally established between the application-side website and the underwriting-side website.

After the above-mentioned contract is concluded, until the expiration of the predetermined period, the user is not required to use the service on the local website or the center website 14 as well as on the underwriting website. In the window 54, the solicitation advertisement for the application-side website is displayed under the name of the underwriting website (see FIG. 20). When the user newly joins the application-side website in response to the invitation, necessary user information is delivered to the application-side website, and charging processing based on the contracted points is executed. .

FIG. 29 shows this website support system.
FIG. 30 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing a solicitation for a user, a delivery of user information to an application-side website, and a billing process in 63, and FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at that time. Note that components that are substantially common to the user support system 10 are given the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. That is, the center website 14 includes the user recognition unit 84,
The solicitation information database 66, the solicitation processing means 86, the difference data input request means 30, and the website database 24
And a center user information updating unit 16, a center user database 22, a new user information processing unit 20, a charging processing unit 88, and a charging information database 90.
Further, the application side website D includes a local user information updating unit 26 and a local user database 28. The user recognition means 84, the invitation processing means 86, and the billing processing means 88 are realized by the CPU of the computer constituting the center website 14 executing predetermined processing according to the OS and the dedicated program. The charging information database 90 is stored in a hard disk of a database server that configures the site.

In this case, a processing procedure similar to that shown in FIG. 19 is executed halfway. That is, the user activates the browser program on his / her personal computer 12 and
Enter the URL and access the center website 14 via the Internet.
A message box prompting the user to enter a password is displayed on the screen of the personal computer 12. On the other hand, when the center ID and the password issued from the center website 14 are input in advance, the validity judging means 36 (not shown) searches the center user database 22 using the ID as a key, and is registered in advance. It is determined whether the entered password matches the entered password. Here, if the validity is affirmed, the dedicated window starting means 48 (not shown) outputs a command for starting the dedicated window to the user's browser program, and another browser is started on the personal computer 12 as shown in FIG. A dedicated window 54 is displayed. Further, the website identifying means 38 (not shown) identifies a local website to which the user has subscribed,
A login process for each website is executed via the login processing means 40 (not shown). The local user information inquiring means 50 (not shown) periodically accesses each local website to inquire of the latest information of the user in each site, and the response result is transmitted to the user through the website information updating means 52 (not shown). Is reflected on the dedicated window 54 of the same as above.

However, when the user recognizing means 84 refers to the invitation information database 66 and finds that the user has subscribed to the underwriting website A for which a user invitation contract has been concluded (FIG. 30). S182), a special process is executed. That is, the invitation processing means 86 is activated,
The invitation sentence stored in the invitation information database 66 is read and displayed in the user's dedicated window 54 (S18).
Four). On the other hand, when the user clicks the “GO” button to transit to a detailed screen (not shown) and requests detailed information of the application side website, the detailed information in the solicitation information database 66 is used for the solicitation process. It is displayed on the user's dedicated window 54 via the means 86.

As a result of studying this, the user who has decided to newly subscribe to the application-side website clicks a “subscribe” button (not shown) to indicate his intention (S186). In the center website 14 receiving the request, the difference data input requesting means 30 refers to the website database 24 and requests the input of difference data (insufficient information) required when joining the application side website D. Is displayed on the user's dedicated window 54 (S188). Of course, when newly joining the application side website D, if the common information already stored in the center user database 22 is sufficient, the step of requesting the input of the difference data is omitted. Difference data input request means 30
When the user inputs the difference data to the above form in response to the request of (1) and sends it to the center website 14 (S
190), the difference data is stored in the center user database 22 by the center user information updating means 16 (S192).

Next, the new user information processing means 20 is activated, and transmits user information including difference data to the application side website D via the Internet (S194). It is considered that the contract has been fulfilled by transmitting the new user information by the new user information processing means 20, and the information of the fulfillment of the contract is recorded in the invitation information database 66 (S19).
6). In the application side website D, the local user information updating means 26 is activated, and based on the user information transmitted from the center website 14, the user is registered in the local user database 28 as a newly subscribed user (S198).

Finally, the charging means 88 is activated, and executes necessary charging processing with reference to the invitation information database 66 (S200). In other words, since the solicitation information database 66 stores log data indicating when and about which user of the underwriting website was transmitted to the application website, the number of users and a preset point Is multiplied, the number of points acquired by each underwriting website is specified. Thereafter, this point number is converted into an actual amount and recorded in the charging information database 90 in association with the application side website, thereby completing the charging process.

Various methods are conceivable as a settlement method of points (reward money) accompanying the movement of the user information.
For example, the amount of money acquired by the underwriting website is accumulated, and the monthly usage fee of this system or when the underwriting website receives a user's introduction from another website (when the underwriting website receives (It is possible that the website of the applicant may become another site on another occasion). Alternatively, the center website may simply collect the bounty from the application website and transfer the remainder after subtracting the necessary fee to the bank account of the underwriting website.

In the above description, the case where the user directly accesses the center website 14 and newly joins the application side website has been described. However, even if the user once accesses any of the local websites,
After the user is handed over to the center website 14 through the center processing requesting means 60, the same processing as described above (display of a solicitation sentence in the dedicated window 54, request for input of difference data at the time of new subscription, request to the application side website) Needless to say, transmission of new user information, billing processing, etc.).

[0083]

According to the web site user support system described in claim 1 or 2, a user automatically joins this system as long as he or she receives center user registration on the center web site. Can complete the procedure of joining the local website, and the troublesome data entry work can be completed only once. Also, as a reflexive effect, local websites affiliated with the system have the opportunity to efficiently acquire a wide range of users.

According to the user support system for websites according to the third aspect, once the user logs in to the center website, the authentication procedure for the local website is automatically completed. This saves a lot of time compared to logging in.

According to the web site user support system of the present invention, when a user logs in to any one of the local web servers, the authentication procedure for another local web site is automatically completed by the center web site. As a result, there is an advantage that labor can be greatly reduced as compared with a case where each website is individually logged in.

According to the user support system for websites according to the fifth aspect, even if the user is enjoying the service on any one of the local websites, the dedicated window always displays the latest information on the other local websites. Is displayed, and the convenience on the user side can be improved.

According to the user support system for websites according to the sixth aspect, once the user updates the data on the center website, the user automatically updates the same data on other local websites. The update process is realized, and the trouble of performing the update procedure for each local website can be omitted.

According to the Web site user support system of the present invention, even if a user updates data on any of the local websites, the same data on other local websites can be obtained. , An update process is automatically realized, and it is possible to effectively prevent data inconsistency between local websites.

According to the website support system of the present invention, solicitation of users between local web servers can be efficiently realized, and opportunities for acquiring new users can be increased.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overall image of a “user support system on a website” according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user signs up for a center website in the user support system.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of a user terminal at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a screen display of a user terminal at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user signs up via a local website in the user support system.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the user terminal at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of a user terminal at the time of sign-up.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the user terminal at the time of the sign-up.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user logs in to a center website in the user support system.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at the time of login.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the user terminal at the time of the above-mentioned login.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user updates data on one local website in the user support system.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure at the time of updating the data.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the user terminal at the time of updating the data.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a screen display example of the user terminal at the time of updating the data.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration in a case where a dedicated window is activated on a user's personal computer screen to display information about each local website when the user logs in to the center website.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when, when a user logs in to the center website, a dedicated window is activated on the user's personal computer screen to display information about each local website.

FIG. 20 is a screen layout diagram showing a display example of the dedicated window.

FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration in a case where a dedicated window is activated on a user's personal computer screen to display information about each local website when the user logs in to the local website.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when, when a user logs in to a local website, a dedicated window is activated on the user's personal computer screen to display information about each local website.

FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration when a user invitation contract is concluded between local websites in the website support system according to the present invention.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure when concluding a user invitation contract between local websites in the website support system.

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing an input form for a solicitation advertisement application.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing a form of an application matter list.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a form of an underwriting case list.

FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a form of an approval case list.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration for inviting a user, delivering user information to an application-side website, and executing a billing process in the website support system.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for executing an invitation to a user, a delivery of user information to an application-side website, and a charging process in the website support system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Website user support system 12 Personal computer (user terminal) 14 Center website 16 Center user information updating means 18 ID / password issuing means 20 New user information processing means 22 Center user database 24 Website database 26 Local user information updating means 28 Local user database 30 Difference data input request means 32 Data input request means 34 Extended membership processing means 36 Validity judgment means 37 Website list transmission means 38 Website identification means 40 Login processing means 42 Data update notification means 46 Data update instruction means 48 Dedicated window starting means 50 Local user information inquiry means 52 Website information updating means 54 Dedicated window 56 Introduction column 58 User type recognition means 60 Center processing request means 62 Dedicated window starting means 63 Website support system 64 Application side information registration means 66 Solicitation information database 68 Underwriting side information registration means 70 Examination information registration means 72 Solicitation information extraction means 74 Input form 76 Application case list 78 Solicitation sentence input form 76 Application case list 80 Underwriting case list 82 Terminal 83 Approval Case list 84 User recognition means 86 Invitation processing means 88 Charging processing means 90 Charging information database A to D Local website

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Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A user support system comprising a plurality of local websites established on the Internet and a center website interposed between a large number of users who use these websites. The server constituting the site has a center user database storing information on users subscribing to the system, and the server constituting the local website includes:
It has a local user database that stores information about the users who have subscribed to the website, and the user's terminal sends a new website to the center website server that the user wants to subscribe to from the local website. Means for, when the information to be selected is transmitted, summing up the data items that each of the selected websites requires the user to input at the time of new subscription, transmitting these to the user terminal and requesting the input; Means for registering the input data of the user in the center user database when there is an input to the data item from the user terminal; and in the data item input by the user, each local website Send the requested data to the website server and instruct a new local user registration When a user support system in accordance with this instruction, a website, characterized in that it comprises means for registering the user in the local user database, the. 2. A user support system comprising a center web site interposed between a plurality of local web sites established on the Internet and a large number of users who use these web sites, wherein the center web site is provided. The server constituting the site has a center user database storing information on users subscribing to the system, and the server constituting the local website includes:
It has a local user database that stores information on users who have subscribed to the website, and when information requesting new subscription is transmitted from a user terminal to a server of any of the local websites, Means for transmitting to the user terminal a data item that the website requests input to the user at the time of new subscription, and requesting the input; and when the user terminal inputs the data item, the user Means for registering the input data in the local user database of the website, and when information for selecting a website to be newly subscribed among other local websites is transmitted from the user terminal, the selected Among the data items that each website requires the user to enter at the time of new subscription, Means for transmitting a difference data item other than the data input by the user to the user terminal and requesting the input; and when there is an input from the user terminal to the difference data item, the input data of the user is transmitted to the center user. Means for registering in a database, among the data items entered by the user, transmitting data required by each local website to a server of the website, and instructing a new local user registration, Means for registering the user in a local user database according to the instruction; and a user support system for a website. 3. A means for judging the legitimacy of the user based on information input from the user terminal when a log-in request is made from the user terminal to the server of the center website. In this case, referring to the center user database, means for specifying the local website to which the user has subscribed, means for instructing the user to log in to each of the local websites specified above, The website user support system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: 4. When a login request is made from a user terminal to a server of any local website, it is determined whether or not the user has received center user registration based on information input from the user terminal. Means for recognizing, and if the user has been registered as a center user,
Means for transmitting the information of the user to the server of the center website and requesting processing on the center website; means for referring to the center user database to specify another local website to which the user has subscribed; The user support system for a website according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: means for instructing each of the local websites identified above to perform a login process of the user. 5. A means for starting a dedicated window on a screen of a user terminal, a means for periodically accessing a local website to which a user subscribes, and a means for inquiring about the latest information on the user; 5. The system according to claim 3, further comprising: transmitting a response result from the user terminal to the user terminal, and displaying the response result in the dedicated window. 6. 6. When a data update request is sent from a user terminal to a server of a center website,
Means for making necessary updates to the data in the center user database; means for referring to the center user database to identify the local website to which the user has subscribed; 6. A means according to claim 1, further comprising: means for instructing a user to update data, and means for performing a necessary update to a local user database of the website in accordance with the instruction. Website user support system. 7. A means for performing a necessary update on data in a local user database of a website when a request for updating data is transmitted from a user terminal to a server of any of the local websites. Means for transmitting information to the effect that the data of the user has been updated to the server of the center website; means for receiving the information and performing necessary updates to the data in the center user database; Means for referring to the database to identify other local websites to which the user subscribes; means for instructing the local website identified above to update data relating to the user; and Means to make the necessary updates to the local user database of User Support System website according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein. 8. A website support system comprising a plurality of local websites established on the Internet and a center website interposed between users using the respective local websites, wherein the center website is provided. Comprises a center user database storing information on users subscribing to the system, and the server constituting the local website comprises:
It has a local user database that stores information about users who have subscribed to the website, and application information is transmitted from the local website server that applies to other local websites for solicitation advertisements to acquire new users. In this case, a request for displaying an application is output from a means for associating this with the application side website and registering it in the invitation information storage means, and a server of the local website desiring to accept the invitation advertisement. Means for extracting the application information stored in the invitation information storage means and transmitting the application information to the server of the underwriting website; and selecting a specific application matter output from the server of the underwriting website. The underwriting information to be registered in the invitation information storage means in association with the underwriting website. Means for extracting the underwriting information stored in the solicitation information storage means and transmitting the underwriting information to the server of the applying website when a request for displaying an underwriting matter is output from the server of the applying website; Means for registering, in the solicitation information storage means, contract information for selecting a specific underwriting case outputted from the server of the application website in the solicitation information storage means, and that the server of the center website and the user terminal are connected. Means for recognizing whether or not the user has subscribed to the underwriting website by referring to the center user database, and if the user is a user of the underwriting website, storing the solicitation information. Means for transmitting solicitation information on the application website stored in the means to the user terminal; and transmitting the invitation information from the user terminal to the application website. When the information for selecting the new subscription is output, the user has already registered in the center user database among the data items that the application website requires the user to input at the time of the new subscription. Means for requesting the input of difference data items excluding data items; means for registering the difference data item in the center user database when there is input from the user terminal; and means for storing the difference data item in the center user database. Means for transmitting, to the server of the website, a data item required by the website of the application, among data items relating to the user, a website support system comprising: 9. The underwriting information output from the underwriting website includes a solicitation message for encouraging the subscriber to join the application website, and the underwriting information of the underwriting item is transmitted from a terminal of a system administrator having predetermined authority. Means for extracting the underwriting information stored in the solicitation information storage means when a display request is output, and transmitting the information to the terminal; approval information or rejection information for a specific underwriting case output from the terminal; Means for associating the underwriting information with the underwriting information and registering the information in the solicitation information storage means, and when the underwriting case display request is output from the server of the application side website, the approval information is added. 9. The website support system according to claim 8, wherein only underwriting information is transmitted to the server of the application website. 10. Each application website is set in advance with points to be paid to the underwriting website when a new user is acquired, and the user subscribing to the underwriting website is assigned to the application website. 10. The website support according to claim 8, further comprising means for, when newly registering, linking the points from the application website to the underwriting website and recording the points in a predetermined storage means. system.