JP2002149690A - Information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor which can efficiently show information to a member meeting specific display conditions that an information providing part desires. SOLUTION: The processor carries out the mediation between an information providing part 2 and an information providing place 4 is carried out. The processor is provided with an information database 6 which stores an address regarding information that the information providing part 2 provides and desired display conditions regarding the information and an information managing device 7 which manages the information database 6. The information managing device 7 sends the address regarding the information to the information providing place 4 according to the desired display conditions.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to, for example, an information processing apparatus which mediates between an information providing unit and an information providing place and provides information to members at the information providing place.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An information provider (information providing unit) registers information in an information processing device installed in an information providing center and displays the information in response to access to a URL from a person who wants to view the information. are doing. However, it is inconvenient for an information provider that information on the Internet cannot be shown unless the information is accessed, and how to access the information has been an issue.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide members who meet predetermined display conditions desired by an information
An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device capable of efficiently showing information.

[0004]

An information processing apparatus according to claim 1, which mediates between an information providing unit and an information providing place, is provided by the information providing unit in order to solve the above problem. An information database for storing an address for information to be performed and a desired display condition for the information,
An information management device that manages the information database, wherein the information management device transmits an address related to the information to the information providing location based on the display condition.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, the information management apparatus selects the information providing location based on a condition relating to a region among the display conditions. It is assumed that.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the first or second aspect, the desired display condition for the information is at least a time slot, a sex of a member registered in the information providing location, It is characterized by including one of the attribute data of age and hobby.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to third aspects,
The information management apparatus may include at least one of a display count, a display time, and a transmission address of the member regarding the information.
And receiving the information from the information providing place.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect, the information management apparatus stores direct mail data entrusted from the information providing unit in the information database. Receiving the member's transmission address for the information from the information providing location, sending a mail based on the direct mail data to the member's transmission address.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information providing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In addition,
In the present embodiment, a description is given using a CM as one mode of information, but information other than a CM may be used.

The information providing system 1 includes a personal computer (hereinafter, simply referred to as a CM provider) owned by a CM provider (information providing unit) 2, an information processing device 3 installed in a CM providing center, and an information providing location. And the Internet 5 that connects the CM provider 2, the information providing device 3, and the sub information processing device 4 with each other.

The information processing device 3 mediates between the CM provider 2 and the sub information processing device 4, and
Server 6 for storing an address (URL) related to a CM and desired display conditions related to the CM provided by
(CM database), an information management device 7 for managing the CM server 6, and a communication server 8. Note that the information management device 7 selects an information providing place based on the area condition among the display conditions, and transmits an address related to the information to the information providing place.

The CM server 6 serves as an information database. The CM server 6 stores an address related to the CM provided by the CM provider 2 and a desired display condition related to the CM. Desirable display conditions for information stored in the CM database include at least the area, time zone, and gender, age, and hobby of the member registered in the information provider 2 who desires to provide the information. Contains. In addition, the CM database also stores direct mail data (DM data) commissioned by the CM provider 2 for responding to material requests and the like from members.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one form of a CM database. CM data, CM number,
The URL (address) of the CM, predetermined display conditions desired by the CM provider 2 include, for example, region, time zone, member attribute data (eg, gender, age, hobby, etc.) registered in the information providing location, and DM Data is stored. The DM data indicates the contents of direct mail.

The information processing device 3 selects an information providing place based on a regional condition among the display conditions of the CM stored in the CM database 6 and, for the selected information providing place, relates to the CM (information). Address (URL)
Then, as the predetermined display condition desired by the CM provider 2 as data relating to each CM, for example, the time period and the attribute data of the player (eg, gender, age, hobby, etc.) are transmitted.

FIG. 3 is a main block diagram of the information providing system showing the configuration of the sub information processing apparatus 4 installed at the information providing place. The sub information processing device 4 includes a management device 9 installed at the information providing location and a LAN for the management device 9.
Display terminal (display device) 11 communicatively connected through 10
And The management device 9 is configured by, for example, a personal computer (having a personal computer main body, a display device, a keyboard, and a printer). The management device 9 includes a communication server 12, a member management server 13, and a CM server (information server) 14 in addition to the control device such as the personal computer.

The member management server 13 serves as a member database. The member management server 13 stores member attribute data including the member ID of the member registered at the information providing location. Various types of information stored in the member management server 13 can be changed, added, deleted, etc. for each information providing location by an operator or the like.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one form of a member database provided in the sub information processing apparatus 4. Each data of the member database stores a member ID, a member name, a member address, a mail address indicating a transmission destination to be transmitted to the member, gender, age, hobby, and the like.

The CM server 14 constitutes a CM database.
M and predetermined display conditions for the CM are stored. FIG.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one form of a CM database provided in the sub information processing device 4. Each data of the CM database includes a CM number, a URL (address) of the CM, and predetermined display conditions desired by the CM provider 2 such as a time zone, player attribute data (for example, sex, age, hobby, etc.). ) Is stored. Data on each CM stored in the CM database (CM server 14) is transmitted from the information processing device (CM providing center) 3 via the Internet 5. The management device 9 sends each C
When the data on M is sent, each CM is actually downloaded to the CM server 14 by the URL of each CM.

In this embodiment, a description will be given using a game hall (hereinafter referred to as a hall) as one form of an information providing place. In the hall, various game consoles 17,
A display terminal 11 is provided facing the game console 17 (in the embodiment, adjacent to each game console), and each display terminal 11 and the management device 9 are connected to the LAN 10 provided in the hall.
Are connected by communication. The display terminal 11 communicatively connected to the management device 9 includes a CPU (not shown),
Member I having an OM, a RAM, a communication interface, and reading a member ID written on the member card 15
A display unit 16 (for example, a liquid crystal display device) integrally formed with a D reading unit (not shown) (for example, a card reader) and a touch panel type operation input unit is provided.

Next, the provision of a CM in an information providing place by the information providing system 1 including the information processing device 3 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a function related to CM provision of the information providing system 1. Also, FIG.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of the information processing apparatus 3 in the information providing system 1, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of the management apparatus 9 of the sub information processing apparatus 4 in the information providing system 1, and FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing of a display terminal 11 of a sub information processing device 4 in the information providing system 1.

Referring to FIG. 7, CM provider 2 registers the URL of the CM to be transmitted to the player in the hall in the CM database (CM server 6) of information processing device 3 of the CM providing center (step). A01). At this time, the location (region) of the hall (information providing place) where the CM is desired to be played for each CM, the time zone for playing the CM, and the attributes of the members registered in the information providing place (eg, gender, age, hobbies, etc.) , Etc., is specified. The addresses and display conditions for these CMs are registered in the CM database of the information processing device 3. The information processing device 3 transmits data related to the CM as shown in FIG. 5 via the Internet 5 to a registered hall that meets a condition of the CM of the CM provider 2 (step A0).
2 to step A03). The location of the hall is determined by the location of the hall where you want the CM to be played (for example, in Yokohama city,
(Such as in Shibuya Ward).

Referring to FIG. 8, when data regarding each CM is sent from information processing apparatus 3 of the CM providing center, sub information processing apparatus 4 of the hall stores the data in CM server 14 (step S01), and Each CM is actually downloaded to the CM server 14 by the URL (step S0).
2).

Referring to FIG. 9, when the player inserts membership card 15 into the card insertion slot of display terminal 9 (step B0).
1) The member ID reading means provided in the display terminal 11 reads the member ID written on the member card 15 (step B02), and the display terminal 11 transmits the read member ID to the management device 9 (step B03). . Referring to FIG. 8, when the member ID is sent from display terminal 11 (step S03), management device 9 specifies member attribute data from member database (member management server 11) based on the sent member ID. (Step S04). For example, 101
Assuming that the game player on the watch is a member ID “00001”, “female customer, 33 years old, hobby is cooking” is specified as the attribute data of the member (see FIG. 2).

Next, the management device 9 sets the CM database 1
4 is read (sequentially read from 0001 of the CM number), and the read CM (information)
It is determined whether or not the predetermined display condition is satisfied (steps S05 to S07). In the present embodiment, as the predetermined display condition, a time zone as a CM display condition and an attribute of a player can be designated. First, it is determined whether or not the time zone is correct (step S06). If the time zone for the commercial is correct, then it is determined whether the attribute of the player as the target for the commercial is correct with the attribute data of the CM data. By comparing the attribute data of the member with the attribute data of the member, it is determined whether or not the CM matches the attribute data of the member (step S07).
8) The selected CM is transmitted to the display terminal 11 (step S09).

Assuming that the current time is 18:30 and the player with the above-mentioned member ID “00001” is an example, referring to FIG. 5, the CM with the CM number “0001” will be described.
When the data is read out, the predetermined display condition of this CM (information) is from 18:00 to 22:00 for female customers, so that the CM with the CM number “0001” becomes the display condition in the time zone. Matches with the attribute of the player with the member ID “00001”, and is selected as a CM to be displayed. The management device 6 transmits the selected CM having the CM number “0001” to the display terminal 11 having the unit number “101”.

Next, the management device 9 sets the CM number “000”
When the CM data of "2" is read, the predetermined display condition of this CM (information) is from 10:00 to 15:00, so the CM of CM number "0002" does not meet the display condition in the time zone. Not selected as CM to display.

Next, the management device 9 sets the CM number “000”
When the CM data of "3" is read out, the predetermined display condition of this CM (information) is from 13:00 to 22:00 for the customers who enjoy cooking, so the CM number "000" is displayed.
The CM of “3” matches the attribute of the player with the member ID “00001” and is selected as the CM to be displayed. The management device 6 transmits the selected CM having the CM number “0003” to the display terminal 11 having the machine number “101”.

Next, the management device 9 sets the CM number “000”
When the CM data of "4" is read out, the predetermined display condition of this CM (information) is from 13:00 to 19:00, regardless of the attribute of the player.
Is selected as a CM to be displayed according to the display conditions in the time zone. The management device 9 transmits the selected CM having the CM number “0004” to the display terminal 11 having the unit number “101”. As described above, the management device 9 sequentially reads out the CM data stored in the CM database (the CM server 14) (reads out sequentially from the 0001 of the CM number), and determines whether a predetermined display condition of the read CM (information) satisfies. Then, if a predetermined display condition is met, a CM to be displayed is selected, and the selected CM is transmitted to the display terminal 11.

It should be noted that for a gaming table where a player who does not own the membership card 15 is playing a game or a gaming table where a game is not currently being played, a CM to be displayed cannot be selected. CM registered in server 14
Among them, a CM that satisfies the display condition of the time zone is selected and transmitted.

Referring to FIG. 9, every time a CM is sent from the management device 9, the display terminal 11 stores the CM number and the C
M is stored (step B04 to step B05). The display terminal 11 displays the CM (for example, a homepage format) stored in the memory on the display screen of the display means at regular time intervals (step B06). The display format of the CM includes a case where the CM is displayed on the entire screen and a case where the CM is displayed on a fixed area (window screen) of the screen. In addition, the game console data and the like are normally displayed, but the screen may be switched to the CM screen only during a certain time period.

The display terminal 11 counts the number of times of display for each CM to be displayed (step B07). Then, for example, when the store closing process is instructed from the management device 9, the counting result is transmitted to the management device 9. It is to be noted that the number of times of display is not necessarily counted, and the time during which the CM is displayed may be measured for each CM, or both the number of times of display and the display time may be counted (step B10).
To Step B11).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one aspect of the CM screen of the display terminal 11. When the player is interested in the displayed CM and wants more detailed information on the CM, the user can make a material request for the information being displayed on the CM screen. The display terminal 11 accepts input of a material request on the CM screen (step B08). When the material request button displayed on the CM screen is operated,
The screen is switched to the material sending selection screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the player may send materials by direct mail, send materials by e-mail,
It is possible to select and specify whether the sending of data is unnecessary.

The display terminal 11 is a direct mail or E
When the designation of the mail is input, a data request command for the CM is transmitted to the management device 9 (step B0).
9). Referring to FIG. 8, when a material request command is sent from display terminal 11, management device 9 stores the material request command for the member, and if direct mail (DM), requests the material. The CM, the address of the member, and the fact that the material was requested are transmitted to the information processing device 3 of the CM providing center.
M, the e-mail address of the member, and the fact that the material was requested are transmitted to the information processing device 3 of the CM providing center (steps S11 to S13).

Referring to FIG. 7, the information processing device 3 of the CM providing center responds to a request for a material by direct mail or e-mail requested from each hall, Based on the information content of the e-mail, a mail sending proxy service is performed to the transmission address of the member (step A04 to step A05).
The mail may include a discount ticket, a gift certificate, a free sample, and the like from the CM provider 2. The information processing device 3 of the CM providing center charges the CM provider 2 for the cost of the above-described mail sending proxy service in accordance with the number of calls. As described above, the player can receive more detailed materials related to the CM only by inputting a material request without having to input an address or an e-mail address.

The total number of display times and / or display times for each CM is stored in the management device 9 of the sub information processing device 4 at the information providing place, and from the sub information processing device 4 via the Internet 5. Sent to the information processing device 3 of the CM providing center (Step S14 to Step S1)
6). The information processing device 3 stores the total number of display times and / or display times for each CM (step A07), and bills the CM provider 2 a fee according to the number of times and / or time for displaying the CM. . Then, the information processing device 3
Part of the fee paid by M Provider 2 will be used at each hall for C
M is paid to the hall according to the displayed number or time.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the sub information processing device 4 installed in the information providing place is installed in a game arcade such as a pachinko game store has been described as an example. Is not limited to amusement arcades, for example, can be appropriately selected in vehicles such as airplanes, trains, cars, waiting rooms and hospital rooms such as hospitals and stations, hairdressers and barbers, libraries, game centers, restaurants, coffee shops, etc. it can.

According to the information processing apparatus 3 described above,
It has the following benefits: Since the information management device 7 of the information processing device 3 selects an information providing location based on a condition relating to an area among the display conditions of the CM desired by the CM provider 2, and transmits an address relating to the information to the information providing location, CM
The provider can change predetermined display conditions of the CM for each desired area. For example, C flowing to Shibuya, Ginza and Yokohama
M can be registered in the information processing device 3 (a plurality of types of CMs) with different M, and desired display conditions (time zone, registered member attribute data) can be changed for each CM. As a result, a CM (information) can be efficiently shown to a member meeting predetermined display conditions desired by the CM provider 2.

[0038]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information database for storing an address of information provided by an information providing unit and a desired display condition for information.
An information management device that manages an information database, and the information management device transmits an address related to information to an information providing location based on the display condition. Information can be shown efficiently.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the information management device selects the information providing location based on a condition relating to the area among the display conditions. The display conditions can be changed, and the information can be efficiently shown to members meeting predetermined display conditions.

According to the configuration of the third aspect, the desired display condition for the information includes at least one of the attribute data of the sex, age, and hobby of the member registered at the information providing place. Therefore, the information providing unit can select and show the information by selecting at least one of the desired time zone and one of the gender, age, and hobby of the member desired by the information providing unit.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the information management device receives at least one of the number of display times, the display time, and the transmission address of the member from the information providing place. Impressions,
At least one of the display time and the contact information of the member can be managed.

According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, the information management device stores the direct mail data entrusted from the information providing unit in the information database, and provides the member's transmission address to the information. When you receive it from the place,
Since the mail based on the data for direct mail is sent to the transmission address of the member, the information providing unit can further provide some information to the member who is interested in the information.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of an information providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing one form of a CM database provided in the information processing apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a main block diagram of an information providing system showing a configuration of a sub information processing apparatus installed at an information providing place;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing one form of a member database provided in a sub information processing apparatus.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a CM database provided in a sub information processing apparatus.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram for explaining a function related to CM provision of the information provision system.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing of an information processing device of a CM providing center in the information providing system.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing performed by a management device of a sub information processing device installed at an information providing location in the information providing system.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of processing of a display terminal (display device) of a sub information processing device installed at an information providing location in the information providing system.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing one mode of a CM screen of the display terminal.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing one mode of a material sending selection screen of the display terminal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information provision system 2 CM provider (information provision part) 3 Information processing device 4 Sub-information processing device 5 Internet 6 CM database (information database) 7 Information management device 8 Communication server 9 Management device 10 LAN 11 Display terminal 12 Communication server 13 Membership management server 14 CM server 15 Membership card 16 Display means 17 Game console

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An information processing apparatus that mediates between an information providing unit and an information providing place, comprising: an information database for storing an address related to information provided by the information providing unit and a desired display condition related to the information; An information processing device, comprising: an information management device that manages the information database; wherein the information management device transmits an address related to the information to the information providing location based on the display condition. 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information management apparatus selects the information providing place based on a condition relating to a region among the display conditions. 3. The desired display condition relating to the information includes at least one of attribute data of a time slot, sex, age, and hobby of a member registered in the information providing place. Item 3. The information processing device according to item 1 or 2. 4. The information management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information management device receives at least one of the number of display times, the display time, and the transmission address of the member from the information providing place. The information processing device according to any one of the above. 5. The information management device stores direct mail data entrusted by the information providing unit in the information database, and receives a transmission address of the member for the information from the information providing location. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising: transmitting a mail based on the direct mail data to a transmission address of the member.