JP2003058607A - Postal matter generation and sending system and postal matter prize lottery system using the above system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily and securely generate and send a large amount of postal cards and to provide a prize lottery in a new style. SOLUTION: A postal matter generating trader 8 comprises a database(DB) server 9, a DB 10, a print server 11, and a printer 12. The DB server 9 receives various postal matter generation information on recipient registration, selection, document contents registration, etc., from senders 2 and 3 through the Internet 5. Gift registration is carried out by provision from a gift provider 19 and a prize lottery is set. Print data are sent to print servers 11 and 13 corresponding to the address, etc., of a recipient 15, and printed by printers 12 and 14 in specific places and sent. Notice of winning numbers is given to the recipient 15 which makes an inquiry about the prize lottery number of a received postal card.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mail creation / delivery system capable of creating and shipping mail to a designated recipient from a sender, and a mail prize lottery system using this system. .

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[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Conventionally, when a large number of seasonal greeting cards such as New Year's cards are made,
By using a personal computer or the like, it is possible to select a design by preparing a predetermined print pattern, and additionally print the sender's address and name on the postcard.

However, in this method, when writing an address or a greeting, it is still necessary to create it individually, and it is necessary to create it by handwriting or by printing it with a word processor. It is a tedious task to change the text and make detailed responses.

On the other hand, as a system for eliminating the hassle of doing the above-mentioned work on its own, a service for printing the recipient's address is emerging. This is a file that records the recipient's address, name, etc., sent to the dealer via the Internet, uses the preselected pattern, and prints the address on the postcard including the sender's address, name, etc. Is a service to create.

However, in such a service, by designating a predetermined symbol, the address and destination recorded in the file of the sent recipient are printed. In reality, it is unavoidable that a new year's card will be standardized because it is difficult to respond in detail by changing the text and patterns individually.

By the way, when the sender prints himself or uses the printing system as described above, information such as the recipient's address is stored in the hard disk device of the personal computer body or stored in some storage medium. It is generally held in the state in which it is kept.

However, in the management of destination information by such an individual, when updating a personal computer, it is necessary to transfer the information to a new personal computer, and the information is lost due to an accident such as damage of a storage medium. There is a possibility that it will happen, and it is difficult to manage it efficiently. In addition, it is necessary to update the destination information each time when the address of the recipient is changed, which is also a troublesome work.

By the way, in addition to the above-mentioned points, there are the following points as important elements concerning seasonal greeting cards such as New Year's cards. That is, in New Year's cards, so-called New Year's postcards with prizes are used by many people. this is,
This is because by using a postcard with a prize to issue a New Year's card, the recipient can be pleased if the recipient receives the prize.

In this case, the prize itself is valuable in that it is possible to obtain the joy of winning even if the prize itself is inexpensive. Furthermore, it is already a lottery for the prize because it is a New Year's card with a prize. It can be inferred that this is a reason why it is more popular than New Year's cards that have no prizes, because you can enjoy whether or not to win. Therefore, by actively using postcards with such a prize,
Even in the practice of New Year's cards that are becoming mere mere forms, if it is possible to find the value of enjoying such merits, it is possible to increase the number of users and actively participate.

However, by using the prize number of the so-called New Year's postcard with a prize, even if the prize number is set by receiving a gift, whether the postcard issued by the business operator is a New Year's card corresponding to the prize number. Since there is no means for judging, it cannot be put to practical use, and its realization is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and, firstly, an individual message can be designated for each recipient even when a large number of postcards are created, and Secondly, it is possible to manage the address information and so on, and secondly, the mail creation and delivery system that uses the prize actively to increase the number of users and the mail prize that uses the system. To provide a lottery system.

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According to a first aspect of the present invention, the database server is provided with a database storing data relating to a recipient set for each sender registered as a member, and the sender is a sender terminal. You can access it through the network and enter the membership number, recipient selection, and document contents stored in the database as the information necessary to create mail, accept this, and receive it to the print server, selected by the sender. With the person and the document contents, printing is executed with the document contents designated by the selected recipient, and the mail is prepared in a ready-to-send state. In addition, the data regarding the sent mail items is stored together with the database of the data regarding the recipient set for each sender.

Thus, for example, even when a large number of New Year's cards are presented, they can be easily created and shipped. Further, since the data relating to the sent mail items are stored, it becomes possible to easily confirm the facts sent out at a later date or the next time, which enables quick and efficient operation.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the above invention, the postal item can be applied to a postal item or a postal item having a postcard shape, such as a pressure-bonded postal item.
It can be easily used when creating a large number of mail items such as seasonal greetings such as New Year's cards and hot summer greetings, direct mail with a lot of information on printing side, and various notifications. It can be used as an enabler.

According to the invention of claim 3, in each of the above inventions, the database server can display and output past shipping records of the mail items stored in the database in response to a request from the sender terminal device. For example, when creating a New Year's card, you can set it while displaying and confirming the shipping destination of the previous year, without overlooking or creating duplicates or shipping, and surely and quickly select and set Will be able to.

According to the invention of claim 4, in the inventions of claims 1 and 2, the request from the sender terminal device is made for the recipient registered in the database relating to the recipient provided in the database server. Accept the input of the record that received the mail item according to
Since it is stored together with the transmission record and can be referred to when the recipient is selected, for example, the receiving status can be recognized when the New Year's card is sent, and the recipient can be easily selected.

According to the invention of claim 5, in each of the above inventions, when the image of the mail to be used for the mail is set by the sender terminal device in the database server, the image or the sender stored in advance in the database is registered. Since it is provided so that you can select and set from among the images that have been prepared, you can easily and quickly create images by selecting and setting the images that are prepared in advance, and by registering the images that the sender himself created. It will be possible to create design paintings, greetings with brushstrokes, and postal items with photos, and to provide recipients with original postal items that are not uniform.

According to the invention of claim 6, in each of the above inventions, the database server can accept the pattern data of the handwritten signature created as the data of the sender to be used for the mail by the sender terminal device, and this is accepted. In this case, since the print server is configured to print the self-written signature in the name portion, it is possible to prevent the mail from becoming a uniform letter-printed mail. Also, writing in cursive is not much different from printing in print,
For example, in the case of a unique mark that cannot be imitated by others, such as the one done in the West,
The credibility of the offer from the person is increased, which makes it possible to give the recipient a sense of security.

According to the invention of claim 7, in each of the above inventions, the database server is provided with a handwriting pattern creating means for creating a handwriting pattern by performing handwriting learning based on an input handwriting sample. , Since it is configured to print with a handwriting pattern created based on the handwriting sample of the handwriting input by the sender when creating the mail, the recipient who looks at the created mail gives the impression that the recipient looks like the sender's handwriting. In this way, it becomes possible to make an intimate mail piece that is more like a handwritten feeling.

According to the invention of claim 8, in each of the above inventions, when the sender inputs the information necessary for creating the mail piece by the sender terminal device to the database server, the input recipient is registered as a member. , If the address data stored for the recipient is different from the registered member's address data, this is displayed on the sender terminal device, and the address data of the recipient is registered based on the sender's selection. Since it was replaced with the address data of the recipient, even if the addressee of the entered recipient is changed, the fact can be grasped through the sender terminal device, and the member registration data can be selected and updated. Because you can, you can easily reach the correct destination.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in each of the above inventions, the database server is selected and designated when the sender selects and designates the recipient as input of information necessary for creating mail by the sender terminal device. If the address data stored for the recipient is different from the address data stored for the recipients of other senders, if it is different, it is displayed on the sender terminal device and based on the sender's selection. Since the address data can be updated and registered, it is possible to reflect the recipient's address change which the other sender grasps. This is because, depending on the sender, it is considered that some people know the change and others do not, and some people make mistakes, and there is a possibility that someone with the same surname exists. This is because it is considered appropriate for the recipient to reflect it in the database by the sender's selection.

According to the invention of claim 10, in each of the above inventions, when the recipient is a registered member, the data of the name and address of the recipient is the recipient's name and address entered by the sender. When the data matches the input data, the registered content in the database regarding the recipient of the sender is updated and registered so that it always matches the registered content in the member, so even if the address of the member is changed, When the recipient changes the contents of the member registration, the address automatically provided is changed, so that the address management of the recipient becomes unnecessary.

According to the invention of claim 11, in each of the above inventions, a database server is created with a non-member payee number for a master registration database relating to a payee who is not a member, and the payee is input by the sender. When the name and address and the name and address registered in the master registration database match, the registration content in the database regarding the recipient of the sender is configured to always match the registration content in the master registration database. Even if the member's address is changed, for example, if another sender changes the contents of the recipient's master registration database, the address provided automatically will be changed, so the address management of the recipient will not be necessary. .

According to the invention of claim 12, the above-mentioned claim 1
In the invention of claim 1, the database server receives an input of an address other than the registered address of the master registration database by the designation of the sender with respect to the recipient having the non-member recipient number, and attaches the mail to the recipient. Since I made it possible to create it, for example, when the recipient goes home to the parents 'home, it can be delivered to the recipient's parents' home, and it is also possible to specify the work place and offer it. It will be possible to flexibly change the delivery address other than the registered address.

According to the invention of claim 13, said claim 1
In the inventions of 1 and 12, the database server is
When a recipient who is not a member registers as a member, the sender's recipient's registration information in the database is made to match the contents of the member registration, so even when the recipient becomes a member, the automatic Will be able to offer the correct address.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the eleventh to thirteenth aspects, when the non-member payee registers as a member of the database server, the master by inputting the non-member payee number. Since it is configured to register the contents of the registration database, when the recipient registers as a member, the address, name, etc. can be automatically entered by simply entering the non-member recipient number. It becomes possible to save the trouble of data input.

According to the invention of claim 15, in each of the above inventions, the database server is printed on the mail sent by the sender when the sender is a member and registered in the database concerning the recipient of the member. The contents of the document are automatically recorded in the receiving record of the recipient. For example, when sending a seasonal greeting card such as a New Year's card, you can refer to and use it without manually inputting the previous year's message. become.

According to the invention of claim 16, in each of the above inventions, the sender is a member of the database server,
If the sender is not registered in the database for the recipients of the member who is the recipient of the mail from the sender, the sender is newly registered as the recipient, and the document contents of the mail sent by the sender are the recipient. Since it is automatically recorded in the reception record of, like the invention of claim 15, when writing a reply or sending in the next year, it is not necessary to separately enter various items, and the sender can select You can ship it just by doing.

According to the invention of claim 17, the above-mentioned claim 1
In the invention of item 6, in the database server, when the sender is a member of a corporation and is not registered in the database regarding the recipient of the member, automatic recording is not performed, so only the sender of the mail received from the individual Can be automatically recorded. In other words, since it is possible to select and register only the case of an individual who has a strong need to reply, it is possible to use the registration system as a highly convenient registration system for the sender.

According to the invention of claim 18, above-mentioned claim 1
In the inventions 5 to 17, the database server is
If the sender sends the mail to the recipient who is a member,
When the recipient has not sent the mail to the sender, the sender terminal device sends a message indicating the contents to the sender terminal device, so that the members of the system send the message to the sender. If shipped to
If the recipient does not send the message to the sending member, the message will be sent using e-mail, etc., so if you are willing to write a reply, for example, in the case of a New Year's card, it will be sent within the year. It becomes possible to do so, and it becomes possible to increase the possibility of being in time for New Year's Day and not to lose respect for the other party.

According to the nineteenth aspect of the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned aspects, when the recipient who has registered as a member of the database server writes a reply to the sender who has not instructed the delivery of the mail, the receipt Since the reply mail is created by selecting and specifying from the list of senders sent to people, even when I am the recipient and I am not sending to the sender, I can reply quickly and easily. Will be able to create.

According to the invention of claim 20, in each of the above inventions, when a plurality of database servers are present, after printing of the mail for which a shipping instruction is received is rearranged for each print server, Since the mail is sent to the print server located near the delivery destination of the mail to instruct to print, it is possible to omit the postal transportation to the distant place, and even when the mail is shipped at the imminent end of the year. You can increase the chances of being able to make a delivery on New Year's Day. Further, when the recipient has an address overseas, it is possible to reduce the shipping cost of the printed matter by printing it out at the local printing place and handing it out.

According to the invention of claim 21, said claim 2
In the invention of No. 0, when the print server receives the instruction to send the mail, the print data is rearranged for each delivery destination category, and then the print data is collectively printed for each delivery destination category based on the print data. , It becomes easy to sort printed matter by city, out of prefecture, etc. when sending it out to the post office. Moreover, the post office that receives the mail sorts by delivery destination Will be easier and you will want to move to a faster delivery process.

According to the twenty-second aspect of the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned aspects, when the print server prints the mail, an optical information readable information code is printed on a part of the document data designated by the sender. Since the data specified by the sender can be read by the POS system of the sender's store, the sender can easily input the data by printing the data that the sender wants to read at the store, for example, with a barcode. You can In this case, as the data printed by the barcode and read, the member number of the member organization sponsored by the sender may be considered.

According to the twenty-third aspect of the present invention, in each of the above-mentioned aspects, when the mail is printed by the print server, the recipient's member number or the non-member recipient's number is printed in alphanumeric characters and the optical information. Since it is made to print as a reading medium, when the recipient presents the receiving postcard at a convenience store or the like and receives the service,
The member number and the non-member payee number can be easily input using a POS system or the like.

According to the invention of claim 24, in each of the above inventions, when the database server is registered as a country where the address of the recipient and the address of the sender are different, printing is performed by the print server arranged in the country of the sender. Since the sender can select whether to print or to print with the print server installed in the recipient's country, the sender can select the postmark attached to the mail, for example, mail to overseas For goods, printing them in the country of origin gives the recipient the impression that they are postcards from abroad, or printing in the country of recipients allows them to be printed and posted locally, making it cheaper. You will be able to postcards overseas.

According to the invention of claim 25, the above-mentioned claim 2
In the invention of claim 4, when the database server has a plurality of print servers for printing mails, the fee for printing by those print servers is presented. As a criterion for selecting whether to print in the country, the judgment can be made based on the presentation of the charge, and thus, it becomes possible to select in consideration of cost effectiveness.

According to the twenty-sixth aspect of the present invention, in each of the above-described aspects, when the address of the sender and the address of the recipient are described in different languages, the printing of the address corresponds to both the sender and the recipient. Since the print server is instructed to print in the language, the mail sorter or delivery operator can surely recognize the address of the recipient, and the transport delivery can be performed without error. Like

According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, which utilizes each of the above-mentioned inventions, a reading means for reading the prize lottery number printed in advance on the printing object is provided, and the database server is sent to the recipient. When printing a postal item to be printed, the prize lottery number preprinted on the object to be printed is read by the reading means and stored in the database, so the prize number of the postcard received by the recipient is stored in the database server. As a result, the prize number can be used to provide various services to the recipient.

According to the invention of claim 28, the above-mentioned claim 2
In the invention of claim 7, when the mail to be sent to the recipient is printed by the database server, the prize lottery number preprinted on the printing object is read by the reading means and is optically readable. Since it is designed to be printed on an object to be printed as an information reading medium, it is possible to easily read a prize lottery number printed in advance on a mail item by reading it with a bar code reader for POS at a convenience store or the like. Like

According to the invention of claim 29, the above-mentioned claim 2
In the inventions of 7 and 28, the database server is
When printing mail to be sent to the recipient, if the print object is not printed in advance, give a prize lottery number to each mail and print it as an alphanumeric and optical information reading medium. Therefore, it is possible to set the prize lottery even when using a normal government-made postcard or a private postcard that does not have a prize lottery number printed in advance, such as a New Year's postcard. Then, this can be applied to a usage pattern in which a business operator gives a postcard for a market research with a prize to increase the response rate.

According to the invention of claim 30, said claim 2
In the inventions of 8 and 29, the database server is
If a member recipient registers to specify a sweepstakes number for mail items destined for himself,
When instructing the print server to print mail, the recipient is expected to win because the print target corresponding to the specified prize lottery number is selectively printed. It is possible to receive a mail item by designating a prize lottery number, and it becomes possible to enhance the satisfaction of the recipient, and the recipient can enjoy the advantages of becoming a member. In this case, for example, the last 4 digits of the prize lottery number attached to the New Year's postcard is "123.
By specifying such as "4", it becomes possible to selectively receive the New Year's postcard corresponding to the number.

According to the invention of claim 31, said claim 2
In the invention of 7 to 30, the database server is
For the prize prize set by the sender or the operator of this system, the prize lottery number will be selected from the prize lottery numbers that have been set, and the corresponding prize will be given according to the notification of the recipient. For example, in the case where the sender bears the cost and the business operator who provides this system provides a winning lottery number to provide the prize to the recipient who has won the prize. , It is possible to increase the winning probability of the recipient, which increases the satisfaction of the recipient and makes them happy, so that it is possible to produce an effect more than the cost borne by the sender.

In this case, it is possible to determine the winning lottery number and the price according to the amount of the cost borne by many senders. For example, if a postcard costs 10 yen for each postcard, the cost of the sender will be 100,000 yen when setting the winning lottery at the rate of 1 per 10,000 postcards.
A merchandise item of about ¥ 0000 can be used as a prize. Therefore, even if the sender is an individual, the resources can be increased by a plurality of senders to increase the total amount of prizes, and the attractiveness of the setting prize can be increased.

On the other hand, when the business operator of the present system that provides the printing system pays the cost to provide the winning lott and provides the prize to the winning recipient, the recipient receives an unexpected profit. You will be able to do so, and this will also be profitable to the sender. Further, by doing so, the sender can be motivated to adopt this system, and the business operator of this system can also benefit from the expansion of users.

According to the invention of claim 32, said claim 3
In the invention of claim 1, the database server recruits desired prizes from members as a prize candidate through a terminal device for prizes provided at a set prize, and accepts votes from the member through the terminal device for the applied prize candidate. Since more prize candidates are selected as prizes, the greater the number of gift providers, the higher the probability that the recipient will win, thereby increasing the satisfaction of the recipient and making them happy. It can produce more effects than the cost of doing.

According to the invention of claim 33, said claim 3
In the second aspect of the invention, in the voting for prize selection in the database server, the winning probability of the setting prize is set higher than the winning probability of other members for the postal item for which the member who voted for the selected prize candidate is the recipient. Since it is set so that it can participate in the prize selection vote and be selected as a prize, the winning probability for the recipient can be increased, and it can contribute to increasing the number of senders participating in the vote. , For the gift provider, it is possible to increase the advertising effect on the prize candidate, for the system operator to increase the number of participants and contribute to the overall sales increase, and for the sender and the recipient, it is important to participate by increasing the winning probability. Can be increased.

According to the invention of claim 34, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 33, the database server is
If the sender bears the cost for the setting prize, the standard winning probability is set as one application, and the winning probability can be set according to the number of applications specified for the recipient designated by the sender. It is possible to increase the winning probability of the recipient who wants to win, so that, for example, for mail items sent by a business to customers,
It becomes possible to set the number of applications in proportion to the usage amount of the customer.

According to the invention of claim 35, said claim 3
In the inventions of 1 to 34, the database server is
If the sender bears the cost for the setting prize, it is possible to select the winning lottery only for the recipient designated by the sender, so that the gift equivalent to the paid application fee can be guaranteed by the sender. It will be possible to donate to designated recipients, and it will be possible to effectively utilize the application cost by narrowing down the target.

On the other hand, on the contrary, if the recipient is not designated,
All recipients who participate in the prize lottery will be eligible, and the amount of gifts received by the recipient may be more or less than the cost incurred by the sender, but in many cases By cooperating with the sender of the above, it can contribute to increasing the amount of gifts received when the recipient wins,
On the contrary, it can also contribute to the fact that one sender can receive various gifts to a large number of recipients.

According to the invention of claim 36, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 35, the database server is
When the sender bears the expense for the setting prize, the recipient's individual number specified by the sender is registered as an attribute of the recipient, and the recipient can be specified from the individual number specified by the sender. It becomes possible to inquire about winning and receive prizes from a certificate showing an individual number, such as a membership card sponsored by the sender.

According to the invention of claim 37, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions of 1 to 36, the database server is
If the prize provider sets a prize that provides the goods or services manufactured or sold by itself as a prize as a prize, the prize will be selected from the prize lottery numbers printed on the mail to the recipient designated by the sender. At the same time, since the processing is performed so as to provide the corresponding prize according to the notification of the winning recipient, there is an advantage that the recipient is more likely to win, and the prize provider advertises the prize. There is a merit of receiving it.

According to the invention of claim 38, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the invention of 7, the database server is made to select the winning lottery from the prize lottery numbers printed on the mail received by the recipient who satisfies the condition set by the prize provider. It becomes possible for the gift provider to win the gift to the recipients who are assumed to be the purchasers and deliver the product, thereby enhancing the marketing effect of anticipating the next purchase.

This means that, for example, in the case of providing cosmetics as a gift, the condition of the winner is limited to women, in the case of wedding goods, the condition of the winner is limited to unmarried persons, and further, motorcycles. In the case of such items, by limiting to young men, it is possible to set the winners to those with the most suitable conditions, which can contribute to enhancing the advertising effect of the prize provider and the winners. It is possible to provide an effective free gift even if a wrong gift is not hit.

According to the invention of claim 39, the above-mentioned claim 3
In 7 and 38, when the database server sets a prize for providing a product or service manufactured or sold by the prize provider as a prize as a set prize,
The prize provided will be published with the prize number, and when the recipient who is the member specifies the member number and the prize number, the prize printed on the mail received by the member who designated the prize. Since the winning lottery number is selected from the lottery numbers, it is possible to deliver the prize to the person who wants the prize, and it is possible to expect a higher marketing effect.

According to the invention of claim 40, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the invention of claim 9, when applying for a prize, the database server specifies the individual number of the recipient specified by the gift provider who provides the gift, in addition to the member number and the gift number by the recipient who is a member. Then, since the relevant recipients can be identified, the gift provider can provide the gifts to the members of the association that he / she sponsors through the prize prize lottery without presenting the mail. , It becomes possible to take advantage of belonging to a party sponsored by a gift provider.

According to the invention of claim 41, said claim 3
1 to 40 inventions, a database server,
When printing the mail, the print server is instructed to print the home page address of the business operator of this system, and at the home page published by the server at the home page address of the business operator, the recipient In addition to accepting the entry of the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the recipient, it is determined whether or not the entered prize lottery number has been won and displayed. You can easily and quickly know whether or not the prize lottery is won by browsing the website.

According to the invention of claim 42, said claim 3
1 to 40 inventions, a database server,
When printing the mail, the print server is instructed to print the home page address of the system operator, and at the home page published by the server at the home page address set by the company,
The recipient receives the prize lottery number printed on the mail received and also searches and wins the prize lottery numbers printed on them for all mail received by the recipient. Since it is determined whether or not it is displayed, it is not necessary to input all the prize lottery numbers of the received mail, and it is possible to easily and quickly inquire about the winning lottery.

According to the invention of claim 43, said claim 3
1 to 40 inventions, a database server,
When printing the mail, the print server is instructed to print the home page address of the system operator, and at the home page published by the server at the home page address set by the company,
When the recipient enters a member number or non-member recipient number, it accepts it and searches for the prize lottery numbers printed on them for all mail received by the entered recipient and wins the prize. Since it is determined whether or not it is displayed, it is not necessary to input all the prize lottery numbers of the received mail, and it is possible to easily and quickly inquire about the winning lottery.

According to the invention of claim 44, the above-mentioned claim 4
In the inventions 1 to 43, the database server is
If the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the recipient is selected and the recipient's home page is not accessed within the predetermined period, send an e-mail or mail Since the notification of the winning is sent to the recipient by printing the item, it is possible to surely convey the fact of the winning to the winner, and in the process of receiving the prize to the winner. , You can provide information on various prizes, or you can provide information on this system to conduct solicitation activities to become a member.

According to a forty-fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided the above-mentioned three aspects.
In the inventions 1 to 44, the database server is
It is possible to accept prize lottery settings that allow selection of prizes as a setting prize, and to enable recipients who win the setting prize to select prizes from a terminal connected to the network. The recipient of will be able to easily select and receive the free gift.

According to the invention of claim 46, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 45, a store POS system is installed which is installed in a predesignated store, receives a prize lottery number printed on a mail through a network, and transmits it to a database server. When the prize lottery number entered through the POS system is won, the corresponding prize name or prize amount information is transmitted, and when the prize or prize is delivered or settled, the information is registered. Therefore, by presenting the elected postal items, it is possible to easily and reliably deliver the prize. In addition, since the fact that has been delivered is registered in the database server, it becomes possible to prevent the occurrence of an error such as double delivery and perform a reliable process.

According to the invention of claim 47, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 45, a store POS system is provided, which is installed in a predesignated store, receives a member number or a non-member recipient number printed on mail through a network, and transmits the number to a database server. While the server sends the prize name or prize amount information corresponding to the prize number printed on the mail received by the member number or non-member recipient number entered through the store POS system, I registered the information when I received or paid for the prize or prize,
By presenting the prize lottery number written on the elected postal item, the prize can be delivered easily and reliably.

According to the invention of claim 48, the above-mentioned claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 45, a store POS system is installed which is installed in a predesignated store, receives a prize lottery number printed on a mail through a network, and transmits it to a database server. When the prize lottery number entered through the POS system has been won, the corresponding prize name or prize amount information is transmitted and the prize printer or prize amount information is printed on the statement printer of the dealer POS system. In the above, since the printed matter is registered, the winning recipient can recognize and confirm the winning facts and the fact that the prize has been printed on a paper medium, and enhance the certainty. You can In this case, for example, by presenting the mail at a convenience store, you can receive a piece of paper certifying that you have won the prize, and this piece of paper is printed with an information medium such as a barcode. By doing so, it is possible to deliver and purchase prizes.

According to the invention of claim 49, the above-mentioned claim 4
In the inventions 6 to 48, the database server is
The prize of the set prize is a cash voucher, and the winner of the prize is the store P.
If you purchase a product with the cash voucher at the retail store where the OS system is installed and there is a balance, the retail store POS
The balance information is stored based on the transmission from the system, and the balance information is printed on the statement printer of the store POS system, so that it is possible to purchase items at the store with peace of mind. By receiving the piece of paper on which the balance has been printed, it becomes possible to purchase the remaining amount of money by using the piece of paper.

According to the invention of claim 50, said claim 3
In the inventions 1 to 45, provided is a store POS system which is installed in a predesignated store and accepts a credit card member number input through a network and transmits it to a database server. The database server is input through the store POS system. Search the member from the member number of the credit card obtained, and if the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the searched member is winning, send the relevant prize name or prize amount information and also the prize Or, since the information is registered when the prize money is delivered or settled, by presenting the credit card that the recipient who is the winner normally uses without presenting the winning mail item, To be able to confirm the fact of winning and receive the prize It made. This means that even if a person feels reluctant to present a personalized letter to another person, such as a postcard as a piece of mail, it is possible to eliminate the need to present such a piece of mail, and You will be able to deliver smoothly.

According to the invention of claim 51, said claim 3
1 to 45, the invention is connected to the network of the establishment of the prize provider of the prize, and receives an individual number specified by the prize provider to receive the product or service as a prize The business office POS system for transmitting the number and the member number of the system to the database server is provided, and the database server specifies the individual number input through the business office POS system and the individual number designated by the sender or the recipient when the prize is applied. The membership number is searched from the comparison with the individual number, the winning situation is searched, the winning situation is transmitted to the business POS system, and the business POS system is settled according to the result. A person can be provided with goods or services without presenting mail.

In this case, for example, when the restaurant provides the meal ticket of the restaurant as a free gift, the member of the restaurant presents the membership card so that the fee corresponding to the meal ticket need not be paid. is there. Further, for example, when a video rental shop provides free video rental as a prize, the video rental member can rent the video rental free of charge by presenting the membership card. Furthermore, when an electric home appliance retailer provides an electric home appliance as a free gift, the member of the home electric appliance retailer can receive the free electric home appliance as a free gift by presenting the membership card. become.

According to the invention of claim 52, said claim 4
In the inventions 1 to 51, the database server is
When the recipient receives the entry of the prize lottery number printed on the mail sent from the terminal device via the network, the sender of the mail is searched from the entered prize lottery number, and the found sender is registered in advance. Since the displayed advertisement is displayed on the terminal device, it becomes possible for the sender, who is the party to whom the mail is sent, to see the advertisement again. In this case, the recipients to whom the mail is to be sent are often customers, so those who have a high probability of purchasing a product or service are likely to see the advertisements or provide advertisements. Referencing the homepage of the business can be an effective advertising means.

According to the invention of claim 53, the above-mentioned claim 4
In the inventions 1 to 51, the database server is
When the recipient receives the entry of the prize lottery number printed on the mail sent from the terminal device through the network, the recipient of the mail is searched from the entered prize lottery number, and the recipient is searched. On the other hand, the sender who sent the mail will display all the advertisements registered in advance on the terminal device at the same time or sequentially, so the business operator who sent the mail to the recipient should see the advertisement at once. In addition, the recipient is expected to enter all the prize lottery numbers for the received mail, so it will be possible to see the advertisement for that much longer time, and the advertising effect will be improved. Can be increased.

According to the invention of claim 54, said claim 4
1 to 53 invention, the database server,
When the recipient receives the entry of the prize lottery number printed on the mail sent from the terminal device through the network, if the entered prize lottery number is selected as the prize lottery provided by the prize provider, Since the advertisement registered by the gift provider in advance is displayed on the terminal device, the gift provider can be an effective means of advertising the product to the winner.

According to the invention of claim 55, said claim 3
In the inventions of 9 and 40, the database server is
When the member who applied by designating the prize number and member number of the prize to the prize prize provided by the prize provider is accessed from the terminal device through the network and the prize lottery number described in the received mail is entered. Since the prize provider displays an advertisement registered in advance on the terminal device, it is possible to make an effective advertisement for those who are interested in the prize and who want to obtain it. In this case, applying can be viewed as a potential buyer, and it is usually difficult to find these people, so being able to show ads only to these people means that Can be cost-effective.

According to the invention of claim 56, said claim 3
In the inventions of 9, 40 and 55, when a prize provider gives a prize to a prize prize prize provided by a member from a member through a network by a terminal device through a network, an application is made to the database server. Register the member in the private recipient database assigned to the gift provider, select the recipient who meets the specified conditions from the recipient database according to the specified conditions received from the gift provider, and select the postal item. Since it is set as a shipping target, the gift provider can post a mail to a person who is interested in the gift without recognizing who the recipient is, and can make an effective advertisement. Like

According to the invention of claim 57, said claim 3
In the inventions of 9, 40 and 55, the database server applies for the prize prize to all prize lottery provided by the prize provider from the member by specifying the prize number and the member number of the prize through the network from the terminal device. And all the members who applied for it are registered in the private recipient database assigned to the gift provider, and the recipients who meet the specified conditions from the recipient database according to the specified conditions received from the gift provider. Is selected and is set as a mailing object to be sent, the advertising mailing can be sent to a recipient who is interested in the category belonging to the prize.

In this case, for example, when a competitor provides merchandise belonging to the same category as a free gift, it is possible to send mail to a person who has applied for either of these free gifts. It will also be possible to send advertising mail to the selected recipients and carry out advertising activities.

[0076]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a postcard print delivery system will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the configuration of the system will be schematically described, and the operation of the system will be divided into items as will be described later, and the operation will be described in detail for each processing content.

(1) [Description of System Configuration] FIG. 1 schematically shows the overall configuration of a book postcard print delivery system. As the sender 1, a general sender 2 and a business sender 3 are assumed. The general sender terminal device 4 used by the general sender 2 is a terminal device connected to the Internet 5 as a network, and is used when the recipient is registered, selected, and a document is input, as described later.

Unlike the above-mentioned general sender 2, the business sender 3 is a business operator who posts mail for business purposes, and the business sender 3 has a business sender terminal device 6 connected to the Internet 5 and sales. A store POS 7 is provided. The business sender terminal device 6 performs the same function as the general sender terminal device 4 described above, and the store POS 7
Reads the credit card of the payee or the card information of the business operator, or reads the prize number to perform processing.

The postal matter creator 8 has a database server 9 in the main arranging section 8a, and stores a database 10 for storing data relating to the recipient registered by the sender and the prize number given to the sent out postal item. I have it. Then, the mail is printed by the printing device 12 via the print server 11. A print server 13 and a printing device 14, which are provided separately from the database server 9, are arranged in the print base 8b set as necessary.
Information can be transmitted via the Internet 5 to the database server 9 of the main arrangement unit 8a.

Recipient terminal 1 used by the recipient 15 of the mail
6 is used for inquiring about the prize for a prize attached to the mail. For example, a store POS 18 as a POS terminal provided in a store 17 represented by a convenience store
Can read the bar code indicating the prize number printed on the postal matter, inquire about the prize to the database server 9, and when the winner makes a purchase at the store, settle for the prize amount of the prize. it can.

The prize provider 19 is a business that provides prizes as a prize, and can use the prize provider terminal device 20 to apply for prizes. In addition, the store P
The OS 21 is a POS provided at a store of a gift provider connected to the Internet 5, and confirms whether or not the provided gift is won and delivers the gift. This is because, for example, a hamburger store chain provides a hamburger as a prize, and when a winner brings a winning postcard to the store, he / she reads the bar code printed on the postcard and confirms whether or not he / she has won. When it is confirmed that the prize is won through the database server 9 via the Internet 5, a hamburger which is a free gift is provided.

The advertisement provider 22 is a business that provides advertisements to be printed on postal matters and advertisements to be posted on homepages, and the advertiser terminal device 23 accesses the database server 9 via the Internet 5 to send advertisements. It is for registering the contents. As described above, each element that configures the system centering on the database server 9 is linked via the Internet 5.

FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration for reading the prize lottery numbers provided in the printers 12 and 14. The printing devices 12 and 14 are provided with a stacker 24 which sequentially supplies the printing devices 12 and 14 with the postcards loaded in the stacked state. This printing device 12, 1
An OCR reader device 25 for reading characters printed on the surface of the postcard is provided between the stacker 4 and the stacker 24, and the operations of the printers 12, 14 and the stacker 24 and the OCR reader device 25 are controlled. A control device 26 for processing the read prize lottery number is provided.

(2) [Explanation of Operation] Next, an operation of the system which can be performed by using the above-mentioned structure will be described. In the following description, the contents of the operation will be described separately for the following items.

(2-1) [Registration Processing] (2-1-1) [Entry Screen] The general sender 2 operates the general sender terminal device 4, and the business sender 3 operates the business sender terminal device 6. Or
Alternatively, the recipient 15 operates the recipient terminal device 16,
When the home page of the database server 9 is accessed via the Internet 5, the entrance screen A shown in FIG. 36 is displayed on the display of each terminal device 4, 6, 16.
This is because the database server 9 also has a function as a Web server, and the database 10 displays the entrance screen of the accessible homepage.

On the entrance screen A, a member registration button P1 for non-members to perform member registration on the left side.
Is displayed, and on the right side, an entry box P for entering the membership number and password for those who have already completed membership registration to access the members-only page for other processing
2, P3 are displayed, and a send button P4 is also displayed.

(2-1-2) [Member Registration] In order for the general sender 2 or the business sender 3 to be able to store the recipient data in the database 10 of the database server 9, first, member registration is performed. It is necessary to register the name, address, etc., and obtain the membership number (identification information). Further, in order for the recipient 14 to inquire about winning from the prize data accumulated in the database 10 of the database server 9, it is necessary to similarly perform membership registration.

The processing contents for this member registration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. To register as a member, first of all,
The home page of the database server 9 is accessed and the above-mentioned entrance screen is displayed on the display (step S101). Here, on this entrance screen, the "member registration" button P1 is selected and operated (step S10).
2), the member registration screen B shown in FIG. 37 is displayed (step S103).

On the member registration screen B, various input items for member registration are set. In this member registration screen B, if the person who is going to perform the member registration receives the mail from this system and the system is non-member registered (step S104), the received non-member registration number is input box. Input to P5 and operate the send button P6 (step S105).

Then, the address registered in advance as a non-member,
The name and telephone number are copied to the input item portion on the left side of the member registration screen B (step S106). In this state, if there is any item that is not filled in, additional input is made (step S107). Here, the input items are "Name or name", "Date of birth", "Address or location", "Gender", "Email address", "Credit card member number", "Password", etc. Box P7
~ P13 are displayed. When all the items have been entered and the send button P14 is operated, the entered data is sent to the database server 9.

Next, in the database server 9,
Delete the non-member registration stored in the database 10,
A new member number is generated (steps S108 and S10).
9). Then, regarding the recipient data of the member who has registered the registrant as the recipient, what is stored as the non-member registration number is replaced with the newly generated member number (step S110). Then, a process of registering the input person on the database 10 of the database server 9 is performed (step S110). Then, the member number is displayed on the terminal screen (step S111), and the member registration process ends.

Further, in step S104, if a person who has not received non-member registration registers as a member, that person inputs data for all items (step S104).
112), the database server 9 generates a member number for the person (step S113), and then executes steps S110 and S111 to end the member registration process.

Here, the reason why the credit card number is set is that the payment is made through the credit company of the credit card and, as will be described later, regarding the inquiry about the prize winning, the credit card This is for the purpose of using the number of, and its usage pattern will be described later.

Here, the data structure of the member registration database in the database 10 will be described. FIG. 55
Indicates the data structure, and the member registration database is
The member's name, address, telephone number, etc. are registered as element data for the assigned member number. Further, among the input items, items that are not essential and have not been input are displayed in a blank state.

(2-1-3) [Input and Registration of Recipient Data] Next, the recipient registration processing for inputting recipient data such as the address, name, and telephone number of the recipient (destination) 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
Will be described with reference to. On the entrance screen A of FIG. 36, the member number and password are entered in the respective input boxes P2 and P3 (step S201), and the send button P4 is operated to send to the database server 9, and the process selection screen C shown in FIG. 38 is displayed. It is displayed (step S202).

In this process selection screen C, as buttons showing process items, "recipient registration", "image data registration", "signature data registration", "reception record input", "recipient selection", "winning" Buttons P15-P26 such as “number inquiry”, “designation of desired reception number”, “promotion of prize”, “application for prize”, “advertisement registration”, “registration of prize provision”, “mail for applicant for prize” are displayed. ing.

Here, when the button P15 for "recipient registration" is selected and operated, the database server 9 displays the recipient registration screen D shown in FIG. 5 (step S20).
3). In the recipient registration screen D, the recipient (destination) 15
Name, address, etc. (input box P27-36 in FIG. 5)
Is input (step S204) and the confirm button P37 is operated, the database server 9 causes the database 1
Refer to the member registration database registered in 0,
By this recipient registration processing, it is checked whether the recipient to be registered is a member registered (step S205).

This processing will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. The database server 9 searches the member registration database stored in the database 10 for the input recipient (step S301), determines whether the same person is registered, and if not registered (step S301). (NO in S302), and the member registration master reference process ends.

If it is registered (step S3)
In the case of “YES” in 02), the found member registration data is displayed (step S303), confirmation input is made as to whether or not the person is the target person, and if the same,
Select the member registration data ("YE" in step 304).
"S" is determined), and the member number is entered in the destination (step S
305).

Next, the database server 9 returns to the processing of FIG. 5 and determines whether or not it is registered. If it is registered (determined as “YES” in step S206), the recipient is newly added. The registration is not performed, and the processing is completed in addition to the recipient data of the sender. If “NO” in the step S206, that is, if the member registration has not been received, then the non-member registration database of the database 10 is referred to in the same manner as the member registration database (step S
207) If found, enter the found non-member number.

If neither the member registration database nor the non-member registration database is registered, the input data is registered in the non-member registration database as a new recipient for the system (step S
208), and ends the process in addition to the recipient data of the sender.

Now, the data structure of the non-member registration database provided in the database 10 will be described. FIG. 56 shows this structure, and the structure of the non-member registration database has almost the same data structure as the structure of the member registration database. As shown in the figure,
The recipient's name, address, and
Data such as telephone numbers are registered. Items that are not required and have not been input are left blank. In the non-member registration database, it is difficult to compose the complete data contents because it is based on the data entered by the sender.

Next, the data structure of the recipient database of each sender will be described with reference to FIG. A member number or a non-member number is included in the name of the recipient, an address and a telephone number of the recipient are additionally set, and a list of transmission and reception results is registered. In addition, not only the presence / absence of transmission / reception but also the written word can be entered in the transmission / reception record.

Since the recipient number is entered,
When the recipient is a member, even if the address is changed, the delivery address is automatically changed. In addition, even if the non-member registration number is entered,
When the recipient registers as a member, it is automatically replaced with the member number.

(2-1-4) [Image Data Registration Processing] Next, the registration processing of the image data to be printed on the postcard will be described. The image data corresponds to a zodiac picture, greetings written with a brush, family photos, etc. in New Year's cards.
By making it possible to register these arbitrarily, the flexibility of the contents of the postcard to be created is expanded.

As shown in the flow of processing in FIG. 7, in the image data registration processing, the member number and password are input on the entrance screen A (see FIG. 36) (step S4).
01) When the selection screen C (see FIG. 38) is displayed (step S402), the image data registration button P16 is selected and operated to proceed to the processing step. This allows
A data registration screen E as shown in FIG. 40 is displayed (step S403).

This data registration screen E is for registering image data and signature data described below, and is provided with an image data file name input box P38 and a signature data file name input box P39. And send button P4 to send this after input
0 is displayed.

When the image data file name is entered in the input box P38 and the send button P40 is operated (steps S404 and S405), the image data file is sent to the database server 9 and stored in the database 10. Registered and can be used to create postcards.

(2-1-5) [Signature Data Registration Process] Next, the registration process of the signature data to be printed on the postcard will be described. The signature data is not the one's name printed in print, but the one written by handwriting is registered and printed. Specifically, the signature data is digitized as image data. This makes it possible to improve the impression of the recipient when the character is printed, as compared to the case where all the characters printed on the postcard are printed.

The flow of this processing is almost the same as the image data registration processing, and only the file name is different.
As shown in the flow of processing in FIG. 8, steps S501, S
When the data registration screen E (see FIG. 40) is displayed via 502 (step S503), the signature data file name is input in the input box P39 and the send button P40 is operated (steps S504, S505) to display the database. The server 9 performs registration processing on the database 10.

In this case, the following method can be adopted for inputting the signature data of the handwriting. For example,
It is also possible to display an input screen F as shown in FIG. 41, perform handwriting input in the name entry field P41 using a pen tablet or the like, and operate the send button P42 to send. In addition, the person who displays the input screen F for registering a self-written signature, who inputs it, prints it on paper once, and enters the name entry field P.
It is also possible to write by handwriting directly into 41, import it into the terminal device using a scanner or the like, and create it as a signature data file.

(2-1-6) [Handwritten Handwriting / Analysis Processing] Further, not only the handwritten signature registration described above, but also the handwritten handwriting is input and transmitted to the database server 9 side. It is possible to automatically perform handwriting learning processing on the 9th side by software and create the text to be printed on the postcard with the handwriting of the sender's handwriting.

As a result, although the character quality is likely to deteriorate in terms of readability as compared with the print type, it is possible to strongly receive the impression that the sender is certainly writing. Compared to the case of receiving a postcard printed in a single type, it will be possible to demonstrate the goodness of handmade.

This is performed in accordance with the flow of processing shown in FIG. 9, for example. First, in order to input the handwriting of the sender, a learning form is presented and prompted to be filled in (step S601). From the database server 9 side,
For example, the learning paper is presented as the display screens G and H of the handwriting pattern registration as shown in FIG. 42 or 43, and the person who wrote the data (sender) prints it out or inputs it with the pen tablet. Enter or fill in a handwritten pattern according to the same input method as in the above case.

In this case, in the handwriting pattern registration (1) shown in FIG. 42, the character as shown in the display screen G is input by handwriting. Here, a box P is used for entering characters such as hiragana, katakana, and numbers necessary for learning the handwriting pattern.
43 is input and the send button P44 is operated to send.
Further, in the handwriting pattern registration (2) shown in FIG. 43, as shown in the display screen H, the kanji that are considered to be effective for analyzing the handwriting are selected as samples, and the complicated kanji also include these basic characters. It is created by synthesizing with and.
For each of these Kanji, fill in the box P45.
, And operate the send button P46 to send.

The database server 9 analyzes the transmitted learning paper data by using the handwriting learning software (step S602), performs a feature extraction process (step S603), and obtains the obtained feature data in the database. It is stored in the handwriting feature database of the 10 sender databases (step S604) and registered in the master registration database (step S60).
5) The registration analysis process ends.

(2-1-7) [Reception record input process] Next, a process of inputting a record such as a received postcard from a terminal connected to the network will be described. The reception record plays an important role in selecting a destination when a postcard such as a New Year's card is presented.

FIG. 10 shows the flow of processing. As a procedure for the general sender 2 or the business sender 3 to input the reception record using the terminal device 4 or 6, access the home page of the database server 9 and enter the membership number from the entrance screen A (see FIG. 36) as described above. Enter the password (step S701) and select the process selection screen C (see FIG. 38).
Is displayed (step S702) and the reception record input button P18 is operated to start the reception record input process.

In this processing, the database server 9
When the reception record input screen is displayed on the terminal devices 4 and 6, and the content item of the reception record is set from the terminal device side, for example, an item such as 2001 New Year's card is set (step S70
3), the destination selection display screen I as shown in FIG. 44 is displayed as the reception record input screen (step S704).
When the displayed name box P47 of the recipient is clicked from the terminal device side, the reception is displayed in the corresponding field P48 by checking with a check mark such as "○". When inputting a comment or the like, the “details” button P49 is operated to display the input screen, and the comment is individually written (step S706). The above input work (steps S705, S
When step 706) ends for all the examinees (“YES” in step S707), the process ends.

On the input screen displayed by operating the "Details" button P49, an input box for designating the number of prizes for each recipient is displayed, and the basic winning probability α (% ) Is set to “1”, the winning probability α (%) can be increased to a winning probability rα (%) by multiplying the winning probability α (%) by the number (r). .

This is a kind of service system, which is a mechanism for allowing the sender to provide the prize with a high winning probability by designating the other party to present the postcard in a prize lottery in which the sender bears the prize. . The sender can surely provide the prize to the intended recipient, which can be cost-effective and substantial,
The recipient will also be able to enjoy the prize provided in the form of a lottery.

(2-2) [Recipient Selection, Postcard Printing Instruction Processing] Next, the sender 1 sends the postcard recipient to the terminal device 4,
A description will be given of a process of selecting a recipient input from 6 and a process of instructing postcard printing. FIG. 11 shows the flow of processing. In the recipient selection and postcard print instruction processing, the selection screen C is performed by the terminal devices 4 and 6 in the same manner as described above.
(See FIG. 38) is displayed (step S801), and when the button P19 indicating the recipient's original processing is selected, the recipient selection display screen I shown in FIG. 44 is displayed as the recipient selection / delivery processing screen ( In step S802), past transmission / reception records are displayed on the screen.

On this display screen I, the terminal devices 4, 6
When the recipient's name field P47 displayed is clicked from the side and a recipient is selected (step S803), an input screen of the document content for the selected recipient is displayed and an individual greeting specified for each recipient. A sentence or the like can be entered (step S804). As a general rule, different document contents can be specified for each recipient, but it is possible to select from a variety of fixed phrases prepared in advance, or select the desired partial contents. Settings such as changes can be made.

Next, an input screen for selecting an image to be printed on the postcard is displayed (step S805). Here, as the image selection target, in addition to the image data registered in advance, image data that can be commonly used on the print server is stored, which can also be selected. Succeedingly, in a step S806, an input screen as to whether or not the advertisement is permitted is displayed.

[0125] This ad approval data indicates whether or not the ad provider 22, which is another business operator, is allowed to print an ad on a part of the postcard presented by the sender. In this case, there is an advantage that the business operator who prints the advertisement pays the advertisement price, so that the expense borne by the sender can be made lower than the case where the advertisement is not permitted.

In this case, regarding the data of the advertisement to be printed, the advertisement provider 22 can access the database server 9 using the advertiser terminal 23 to make an application. It will be described in detail in the item "Registration process".

Next, in step S807, an input screen as to whether or not to win a prize lottery is displayed. The sweepstakes here are sender-specified sweepstakes that are set at the expense of the sender, and are set by the postcard delivery business operator and set by the business operator who performs the postcard print delivery voluntarily. It is not a sweepstakes.

Here, in the case of setting the sender setting prize, the recipient selected as the recipient can obtain a higher probability of winning the prize. Increasing the recipient's prize-winning probability according to the sender's intention in this way is a kind of gift from the sender,
In addition, if you win, you can provide relatively expensive items, which will be very pleasing to the recipient. Therefore, for the sender setting prize, the sender bears the cost, so that a clear statement of intention is required, and the input of the presence or absence of the intention is urged.

Next, a selection input screen is displayed for each recipient to send to an address registered in advance or to another address (step S808). When the separate address is selected and input here, the input of the separate address is accepted (step S809), and then the print place is selected and set according to whether or not the address is overseas (steps S810 and S811). This is because when you send a postcard to an overseas address, the data necessary for printing is sent directly to the printing place near the recipient's residence through the Internet 5, and the postcard is printed and sent at that printing place. Has the advantage that it can be processed quickly and inexpensively. In addition, by printing and sending to an overseas address in a printing place near the sender's residence or in the country, it is possible to raise the awareness that an overseas recipient receives a postcard with a foreign postmark.

Next, in step S812, a destination address check process is performed. Details of this process will be described later. Succeedingly, in a step S813, a print database registration process is performed. This print database registration processing is to register print information in a print standby database. As the print information, the address and name of the recipient and the sender, the delivery division number and the image information to be printed,
Document information and the like.

Next, the process proceeds to step S814, the later-described print sorting process is performed (described in detail in the item of print process), and if the process proceeds to step S815, the recipient database process is performed. This process will also be described in detail separately. Finally, the process proceeds to step S816, the transmission record of the postcard sent by the sender is stored in the database, and the process ends.

(2-2-1) [Destination Address Checking Process] Next, the destination address checking process executed in the above step S812 will be described. The addressee of the recipient changes from moment to moment due to moving. Even if you receive a move notice in advance, you may forget it, and it is not always registered correctly. Therefore, the consistency with the destination data is checked using the data registered in the system.

FIG. 12 shows the flow of processing. In the destination address check processing, first, member registration data check processing is performed (step S901). This is a case of offering to a member who is registered as a member, and is to compare with the registered data. FIG. 13 shows a more detailed flow of this processing. Upon entering the member registration data check process, first, the recipient's name, date of birth, and destination are read (step S1001), and then data having the same surname and the same birth date is read from the member registration data (step S1001). S1002).

Next, in step S1003, it is determined whether or not there is such a person. If it does not exist, there is no check target, and the process ends. If it exists, the process proceeds to step S1004, it is determined whether the registered address and the destination address match, and if they match, no action is required, and the process ends.
If they do not match, the process proceeds to step S1005,
The fact that the member registration data does not match and the two registration data are displayed on the screens of the terminal devices 4 and 6 and the processing ends.

When the comparison process of the member registration data is completed, the process proceeds to the next step S902 (see FIG. 12) to compare with the registered recipient data. FIG. 14 shows a more detailed flow of this processing. In this case, the recipient data check process includes steps S1101 to S11.
05 is executed, but the contents are the same as the member registration data check process, and only the target data to be compared is different, and therefore the description is omitted.

(2-2-2) [Recipient Database Input Processing] Next, in the above-described recipient selection and postcard printing instruction processing, the information of the sent out postcard when the recipient is a member is displayed. Step S815 of the recipient database processing for automatic recording will be described in detail. FIG. 15 shows the processing procedure. In the recipient database input process, the database server 9 first reads the name and date of birth of the recipient from the file (step S1201),
It is determined by searching the member registration database whether or not the recipient is registered as a member (step S120).
2). If the member has not been registered, the process is unnecessary, so the process ends.

The database server 9 carries out step S12.
If “Yes” in 02, that is, if the user is registered as a member, the process advances to step S1203 to determine whether or not the sender is included in the recipient registration of the recipient. If not included, the process proceeds to step S1204, the sender of the postcard is additionally registered in the recipient registration of the recipient, and in step S1205, the received document content is recorded, and the processing ends. “YES” in step S1203
In the case of, the process ends after jumping to step S1205.

The list T8 shown in FIG. 62 is a recipient database created for each sender. In the above case, when the recipient registration does not include an additional recipient, that recipient is received. If the person's name has not been registered, register it and fill in the contents to enter the recipient database T8.
a is created and completed, and if registered, the contents are entered and the recipient database T8b is created and completed.

In step S1203 described above, "YE
If the sender is a corporation when it is determined to be “S” and the process proceeds to step S1204, the sender can be not added to the recipient registration of the recipient. this is,
For postcards received from corporations, there is often no need to write a reply in particular, and creating a list corresponding to all of them will be enormous and unnecessarily expensive. It is provided.

(2-3) [Printing Process] Next, a specific printing process will be described. When the printing process is started, first, a "printing classification process" for determining in which printing place and in what order printing is performed, and when this is completed, the "printing process" is subsequently performed.
In the "printing process", a schematic flow of printing will be described, and in the "individual printing process", detailed processes of printing individual postcards will be described.

(2-3-1) [Print Classification Processing] FIG. 16 shows the flow of the print classification processing.
In the print sorting process, the database server 9
First, in step S1301, the printing place for printing is determined for each postcard based on the address of the recipient of the postcard data registered in the print database of the database 10. The printing place is determined in advance by determining the printing place in charge for each area.

For example, overseas, one printing place is set up in each country where the service is provided, and printing is performed there. Also,
In Japan, a printing place is set up in each prefecture, and the printing place is determined by taking charge of printing within the prefecture.

Next, proceeding to step S1302, the postcard data sorted for each printing place is transmitted to the print servers 11 and 13 of each printing place, and the printing sorting process is ended.

(2-3-2) [Printing Process] The printing process described here is performed by the print server 1 of each printing place.
The processing contents of 1 and 13 are shown. FIG. 17 shows the processing flow of the “print processing”. Print server 11, 13
Determines the printing order of the postcard data transmitted from the database server 9 (step S).
1401). The printing order here is the delivery classification number,
For example, for each group divided by postal code, etc.,
It is intended to be printed together. Recipients of the same address can be printed together in a series of orders.

Next, the number of the prize lottery is set (step S1402). Usually, a lottery lottery ticket is printed in advance, for example, on a New Year's postcard, the lottery numbers are consecutive numbers. Therefore, by setting the first lottery number, the subsequent postcard lottery numbers can also be set.

Next, the print servers 11 and 13 judge whether or not the designated number of the prize lottery number by the recipient is set, by referring to the database (step S140).
3) If the number designation data is present, it is read (step S1404). If it is not present, the normal data is read (step S1405), and then the process proceeds to the individual printing process step S1406.

In the individual print processing, the print server 1
1 and 13 specifically print postcards based on postcard data. Details of this processing will be described separately.
Next, proceeding to step S1407, the postcard lot number printed in the previous step is stored integrally with the postcard data. In a succeeding step S1408, it is determined whether or not the postcard printing is completed, and if the postcard printing is completed, the processing is completed.

If there is still a postcard to print,
After proceeding to step S1409 to update the lottery number and then returning to step S1403, the processes of steps S1403 to S1407 described above are repeated for all postcards, and if “YES” in step S1408,
The prize lottery number is transmitted to the database server 9 (step S1409), and the process ends. The recipient database of the prize lottery numbers has a structure as shown in FIG. 58, for example. Here, the non-member number is shown as a number with “H” added to the end of the member number.

In the above description, an example of printing is performed using a postcard on which the prize lottery numbers are printed in advance. However, if the prize lottery numbers are not printed, the prize lottery numbers are printed. Is determined by the print servers 11 and 13, and the prize lottery number is also printed in the individual printing process of step S1406.

(2-3-3) [Individual Printing Process] Next, the printing process of each postcard will be described. Figure 1
Reference numeral 8 shows the flow of individual printing processing. Print server 1
When the individual printing process starts,
The recipient's address, name, delivery destination classification number such as zip code, etc. are printed on the front surface of the postcard in the language of the sender of the sender 1 (step S1501). At this time, the character to be printed in the language of the sender is a character corresponding to the handwriting of the sender by using the handwriting data registered in the master registration database when the handwriting is registered. If there is self-handwriting registration, the content to be printed in the following description will be printed corresponding to the sender's handwriting.

In addition, there are two items to be set for the recipient, which corresponds to the case of offering to the recipient who uses another language such as overseas.
In step S1502, it is determined whether or not the display is set to display in different languages (step S1502). If “YES”, the address, name, etc. are printed in the recipient language on the surface of the postcard (step S1503).

Next, the print servers 11 and 13 determine whether or not the printing of the postcard is permitted to print the advertisement (step S1504). If the postcard is permitted, the postcard is received. If the person matches the condition presented by the prize provider 19 (step S1504).
It is determined to be “YES” in S1505), and the premium provider 19
The advertisement registered by is printed on the lower part of the surface (step S1)
506).

As will be described later, this is the prize provider 19
For members who have applied for a prize lottery to give a prize, the prize provider 19 designates a recipient and prints an advertisement to a person who is interested in the category to which the prize belongs. is there.

Here, the conditions presented by the advertisement provider 22 include, for example, sex, age, nationality, language used, and advertisement print quantity, and it is determined whether or not these match. Also, the advertisement print quantity is subtracted each time it is printed, and when it reaches 0, the advertisement print ends. In addition, since there are usually a plurality of advertisement providers 22, if they do not match the advertisement conditions, the next advertisement condition is searched for at that point and the above-described processing is repeated.

When the advertisement is not permitted or the advertisement condition is not met (steps S1504, S
(No in 1505), the advertisement printing process is not executed, and the process proceeds to step S1507. Here, in order to print the name of the sender 1, it is first determined whether or not the self-written signature is registered. If you are registered,
In step S1508, the registered signature is printed.
If not registered, the process advances to step S1509 to print in print. Then, the sender's whereabouts (address)
Is printed (step S1510).

Next, the print servers 11 and 13 have background data, document data, document data barcodes, recipient numbers (alphanumeric characters and barcodes), prize lottery numbers (barcodes), and homepages on the back of the postcards. The addresses are sequentially printed (steps S1511-S1516). Finally, when the number is designated (step S1517), the sorter operation is performed (step S1518), and then the process ends.

Print samples Q1 and Q2 on the front and back of a postcard printed as described above are shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and 65 (b). The print samples Q1 and Q2 show the case where the handwritten signature and the handwritten pattern are not registered. On the front surface Q1, the non-membership number is shown by alphanumeric characters as the recipient number, and the non-membership number is converted into a bar code together with the prize number and printed at the bottom. On the back side Q2, the individual number of the recipient who is a member of the organization independently provided by printing in alphanumeric characters and a bar code is shown together with the document contents when the giver is a business operator.

Although not shown, the URL of the home page of the database server 9, the URL of the free gift provider's home page, the advertisement provided by the free gift provider, etc. can be appropriately printed by the registration designation. There is.

(2-4) [Reply Process] Next, the process of inputting and instructing a reply to the postcard received by the recipient 15 from the member from the terminal connected to the network will be described. FIG. 19 shows the flow of processing. In this reply process, when there is an operation input from the recipient terminal device 16 of the recipient 15, the database server 9 makes a response corresponding thereto.

When the reply processing is performed by the recipient terminal device 16, first, the database server 9 is accessed and the member number,
Enter the password and proceed to the selection screen (step S16).
01, 1602) and the reply processing button is selected, the reply processing screen is displayed. On this reply processing screen, the recipient 16 searches and displays a list of senders who have not sent postcards as senders (step S1603).

Next, from the list of senders who have not sent the postcard, the sender, that is, the recipient, is selected (step S1604). This recipient can be selected by clicking on the selection field in the list. Subsequent processing (steps S1605 to S1)
Since 611) is the same as the content executed in the recipient selection and the sending processing, the description thereof will be omitted.

(2-5) [Advertisement Data Registration Processing] Next, the above-mentioned advertisement data registration processing will be described with reference to the processing procedure of FIG. This is a postcard sent by the sender 1, and when printing advertisement data provided by the advertisement provider 22 for an ad-licensed one, or when making a inquiry for a postcard sweepstake received by the recipient. This is for displaying advertisement data on the display screen, or for adding an advertisement to an e-mail for notifying the winning of a prize lottery and sending it.

The advertisement provider 22 who is a member of the terminal device 2
3 from the entrance screen A (see FIG. 36),
Input the password (step S1701) and display the process selection screen C (see FIG. 38) (step S170).
2) When the "advertisement registration" button P24 is operated here, the database server 9 displays the advertisement data transmission display screen J shown in FIG. 45 (step S170).
3).

When the advertisement provider 22 selects the “print advertisement name input” button P49 as the advertisement target and operates the selection button P52 (steps S1704, S).
1705), a screen for print advertisement data input (not shown) is displayed, and print advertisement name input (step S1706) and print advertisement data directory input (step S170).
7) is prompted, and the send button P53 is operated after inputting the predetermined items and print advertisement data (step S170).
8) The database server 9 registers the print advertisement data (step S1709).

When the advertisement provider 22 selects the "display advertisement name" button P50 as an advertisement target, the display advertisement name and the directory are prompted (steps S1710 to S1712), and "e-mail" is displayed. When the button P51 of "Advertisement name input" is selected, input of the name and directory is prompted (steps S1713 to S1715), and respective predetermined items and data are input. After that, when the send button P53 is operated (step S1708), the input data is received by the database server 9 and registered in the database 10 as advertisement data (step S1709).

(2-6) [Prize lottery number designation process] Next, a process of designating a lottery number by the member who is the payee 15 will be described with reference to FIG. This is a process in the case where the recipient 15 designates a prize lottery number himself / herself for a postcard that is a mail item received by the recipient 15. As a result, the recipient 15 has the freedom to choose the postcard prize lottery number sent to him, increasing the enjoyment of participating in the sweepstakes and actively participating in the sweepstakes, not just as the recipient. You can have a feeling that.

In this process, the member selection number and password are entered and the process selection screen C is entered in the same manner as described above.
When the button P21 for designating the desired receipt number is operated while (see FIG. 38) is displayed, a prize lottery related screen K as shown in FIG. 46 is displayed. The display screen K is also used in a winning lottery inquiry process described later.

The recipient 15 has a button P for "specify lottery number".
When 54 is operated, the display section Ka of "application for prize lottery number" is displayed as shown in the figure. In this display section Ka, enter a desired lottery number and the number of applications in the input box P5.
5, when inputting in P56 and operating the confirmation button P57,
The designated data is transmitted to the database server 9 and registered in the database 10 of the database server 9.

FIG. 63 shows an example of the structure of a prize lottery number designation database. Items registered according to the above-mentioned contents are listed in the table T9 in the order of prize lottery numbers. In FIG. 63, the prize lottery numbers may be specified in duplicate, but for example, the last four digits are “1”.
In the case of specifying "234", even if they are duplicated, there are some that have different numbers of upper digits, so it is sufficient to sort them.

(2-7) [Freebie Registration Processing by Freebie Provider] Next, for the prize lottery provided by the freebie provider 19 as a free prize, the freebie registration processing according to the processing procedure of FIG. explain. This prize lottery provides the products and services that the prize provider 19 manufactures or sells by itself as prizes, and enhances the advertising effect by allowing the recipients who are the winners to experience their products and services. , Is trying to be able to contribute to the increase in sales.

In this case, if the prize lottery is targeted at all the recipients, the recipients other than the intended purchasers of the product or service of the prize provider are also targeted, which is cost-effective. The point is that the useless part becomes large.
Therefore, in the prize lottery, the condition of the recipient who receives the prize, that is, the winner, can be designated on the prize provider 19 side.

The prize provider 19 uses the terminal device 20 to access the database server 9, and the entrance screen A is displayed.
When the member number and the password are input in the same manner as described above (see FIG. 36) to display the selection screen C (see FIG. 38), and when the "Prize provision registration" button P25 is operated, FIG.
The display screen L for registration of free gifts shown in FIG. 7 is displayed (steps S1801 to S1803).

When the prize provider 19 inputs the name of the prize to be provided and the quantity thereof into the input boxes P58 and P59 (steps S1804 and S1805), the entry screen La for the conditions of the prize winner is displayed on the right side. It The conditions of the winners are input according to what kind of purchase target the provided prize is (step S18).
06). Here, for example, gender, age, occupation, address,
Input boxes P60 to P6 for various designations such as postal codes
4 can be input. In specifying this condition, it is not necessary to input all the items, and only the condition to be specified can be input.

When the confirmation button P65 is operated after inputting the necessary items, the database server 9 registers the contents of the prize and the specified conditions in the database 10. Hereinafter, by repeating the above-described processing (steps S1804 to S1807), it is possible to specify all the conditions for the prize to be registered.
FIG. 61 is an example showing the structure of the free gift database of the free gift provider. The free gift number, free gift name, and quantity for each free gift provider are listed in the table T7.

(2-8) [Freebie solicitation processing] Next, the freebie solicitation processing will be described with reference to the processing procedure of FIG. In this prize offering process, the member who is the recipient 15 proposes a desired prize, or by voting for a desired prize among the proposed prizes, a prize that can be won by a prize lottery is received. It is a system that allows the person 15 to decide. This allows a large number of recipients 15 to provide a desired prize, and is a kind of company whose product or service is highly popular for the prize provider who provides the prize. In addition to being able to monitor the market, it is possible to contribute to the increase of sales, and the recipient 15 can obtain the requested prize, so that it can be offered as a valuable prize lottery. is there.

In addition, when the voted free gift candidate is selected as a free gift, the winning probability of the recipient who made the vote is increased so that the enjoyment of the person who participates in the free call for prizes can be improved. As the number of participants increases, the effect of advertising will also increase for the gift providers.

First, the member who is the recipient accesses the home page of the database server 9 through the terminal device and inputs the member number and password on the displayed entrance screen A (see FIG. 36) to select the process selection screen C ( 38) (step S1901), and when the button P25 of the premium provision registration process is selected (step S1901).
1902), the database server 9 asks the terminal device 20 for the screen M for the prize public offering shown in FIG. 48 or FIG.
1, M2 are displayed (step S1903).

This process is not dealt with in detail, but FIG.
The display screen M1 of is for the recipient 15 to specify the prize lottery number, and to specify the prize lottery number for the prize determined by the proposal or vote of the prize.
By operating the receipt number designating button P66, the prize lottery number and quantity can be entered and set in the input boxes P67, P68 and the like.

In this process, the choice is made depending on whether the member proposes a new prize (addition of prize) or makes a vote. In the case of carrying out these processes, "Proposal of prize" is selected. By operating the button P69, the display screen M2 of the prize proposal shown in FIG. 49 is displayed.

To add a free gift (step S1)
If it is determined to be "YES" at 904), the proposed prize is input to the input box P70 and the confirmation button P73 is operated to transmit it (step S1905). Then, the database server 9 newly sets the received free gift as a free gift to be voted, and sets the free gift count of the free gift to "1" (step S1906).
Then, the voted flag is turned ON (step S1907), and the membership number is stored (step S1).
908) The process ends.

On the other hand, in step S1904, "N
In the case of “O”, in the case of voting (step S190
9 determines “YES”), the database server 9
First, it is determined whether or not the voted flag of the member is ON, and if the member has not voted yet (step S
(Determined as “NO” in 1910), and operates the “Agree” button P72 arranged to the right of the desired prize name with respect to the display P71 of a plurality of prize names as voting candidates displayed on the screen, The confirmation button 73 is operated (step S191).
1).

As a result, the database server 9 newly sets the received free gift as a free gift to be voted, and sets the free gift count of the free gift to "1" (step S1906). Thereafter, the voted flag is turned ON (step S1907), the membership number is stored (step S1908), and the process is ended.

As a result of voting in this way, the database server 9 selects prizes in order from the prize candidates having the most votes. The recipient who voted for the selected prize is set to have a higher winning probability than the other recipients who have not voted. As a result, the enjoyment of voting for the selection of prizes is increased, the possibility that the prize provider is increased in the number of participants is increased, and the benefit can be obtained in terms of cost effectiveness.

(2-9) [Present application processing] Next, the member who should be the payee 15 desires the payee among the members decided as a result of the vote for the prize proposed as described above. The process of applying for a free gift will be described with reference to the process procedure of FIG. Recipient 1
When the user 5 shifts from the display screen A to the display screen C through the procedure similar to the above using the terminal device 16 in order to register the application for the prize, and operates the button "P23 for applying for the prize", the prize shown in FIG. The application registration display screen M3 is displayed (steps S2001 to S2003).

Here, the button "P74" of "list of prizes" is displayed.
Is active, and a list of prizes is displayed on the display unit M3a on the right side. The provided prizes include the prize number and the name of the prize provider, as well as the prize number and the prize name. If the screen shown in the figure cannot be displayed, you can see the whole by scrolling the screen appropriately.

If the recipient 15 has a prize that he / she wants and he / she applies for the prize, the "application for prize" button P75.
When is operated, the display screen M4 for prize application as shown in FIG. 51 is displayed. On the right side of the screen, there is a display section M for the prize application.
4a is displayed. For the desired prize, enter the prize provider number P76, the prize provider name P77, the prize number P78, and the prize name P79 in the respective input boxes, and then operate the application button P80 to obtain it. This is performed for various prizes (steps S2005 to S2007). When the user inputs a prize to be applied and operates the confirmation button P81, the application data is transmitted to the database server 9 and registered in the database 10.

(2-10) [Winning lottery number processing] Next, various processing contents by the database server 9 regarding the winning lottery will be described. The winning lottery selection process is performed according to the process flow shown in FIG. First, a process for selecting a company negative charge lottery is performed (step S2101), followed by a process for selecting a sender-borne general winning lottery (step S2102), and a process for selecting a sender-bearing specific winning lottery (step S2).
103) Next, the prize provider negative charge lottery selection process is performed (step S2104), and the last selected winning number is created as a winning number database and registered in the database 10. In addition, step S210 described above.
Details of each selection process from 1 to S2104 will be described later.

(2-10-1) [Business Negative Employee Selection Lottery Selection Processing] Next, a lottery number is attached to a postcard, a winning number is selected from the lottery, and the winning number is printed on the postcard. The content of the process of selecting a winning lottery in the mechanism of providing a prize to the recipient will be described. FIG. 25 shows the flow of processing. After the postcard is sent to the recipient, the printing company 8 sets the winning number by the database server 9.

The database server 9 first calculates the number of winning lots paid by the enterprise in step S2201.
Here, the winning lottery is set at a fixed rate with respect to the number of printed and delivered postcards. For example, if 10 million sheets are printed and delivered and the winning lottery is set at a rate of 0.001%, 100 sheets will be the winning lottery number. The number of postcards printed and delivered is recorded in the database 10,
Since the winning percentage is preset, it can be easily calculated.

Next, in step S2202, a winning lottery is selected from the postcards printed and delivered to all the recipients. In the above example, the winning percentage is 0.001%, so if the lower 5 digits are specified, the winning lottery of 100 will be determined. For example, if the last 5 digits are 12345, the top 2
Digits up to 00,01, ... 99 will win. Below 5
The digit value is selected by generating a random number (steps S2203 and S2204). When the last 5 digits are determined in this process, 100 winning numbers are determined (step S220).
5). The selected winning lottery number is created as a winning number database and registered in the database 10 (step S2206).

(2-10-2) [Sender Burden General Winning Lottery Selection Processing] Next, in the sender pay general winning lottery selection processing executed in step S2102, the sender paying winning lottery is also followed in accordance with the flow shown in FIG. Is calculated (step S2201). This sets the winning lottery at a fixed ratio to the number of postcards printed and delivered with additional prizes. For example, if 1 million sheets are printed and delivered with additional prizes and the winning lottery is set at a rate of 0.01%, 100 sheets will be the winning lottery number. The number of postcards printed and delivered with the additional prize lottery is recorded in the database 10 and the winning ratio is preset, so that it can be easily calculated.

Next, in step S2202, a winning lottery is selected from among the postcards designated for additional prize lottery. In this example, since the winning lottery is not set to a consecutive number, a random number is generated from a number with a smaller print delivery number with an additional prize lottery to select (step S2203).
~ S2205). Finally, in step S2206, a winning number database that stores the winning lottery numbers is created, registered in the database 10, and the process ends.

(2-10-3) [Sender Burden Specific Winning Lottery Selection Processing] Further, in step S2103 of selecting the sender burden specific winning lottery in the above-mentioned winning lottery selection processing, the processing shown in FIG. 26 is executed. First, the database server 9
Calculate the number of specific winning lots that are borne by the sender (step S
2301). In this process, the database server 9
The amount of free gifts provided by the sender is determined by referring to the database 10 in which free gifts are registered. Then, a specific recipient is selected (step S2302). The specific recipient here is a recipient selected in advance by the sender in the sending registration, and here, the registered specific recipients are picked up to create a specific recipient list.

Next, a virtual lottery number is given according to the winning probability designated for each specific recipient (step S2).
303). The winning probability can be set when the sender 1 designates a specific recipient. For example, the standard winning probability is “1” (for example, 1%), and the winning probability is “1” for Mr. A. Assuming that Mr. B is set to "2" and Mr. C is set to "3", the virtual lot number is "1001" for Mr. A, "1002" and "100" for Mr. B.
3 ", Mr. C has" 1004 "," 1005 "and" 1 "
006 ”. The virtual lottery numbers assigned in this way are created as a tabular list in association with specific recipients.

Subsequently, a random number is generated for selecting the winning lottery number (step S2304), and the winning virtual lottery number is selected by the obtained number (step S23).
05). Here, for example, the total number of prize lottery is 1000.
When the number of winning lottery is set to 100 when there is only one, it will be determined if there is the last digit of the virtual lottery. It can be determined by selecting one numerical value.

When the total number of prize lottery is 1000 and the number of winning lottery is set to 120, the last one digit is determined by a random number in the same manner as described above, and first,
Select 00 winning lottery tickets. Next, the last two digits are obtained by random numbers. For example, if it is "15", 1
Of the 000 prize lottery tickets, the last two digits will be "15" and 10 will be won. In this way, by selecting the two last two digits of the numerical value (however, selecting the one whose last one digit numerical value does not overlap with the above-mentioned value), 20 winning lottery tickets can be determined. In this way, a total of 12
You can select 0 winning lottery.

After that, the database server 9 determines a winning lottery number from the obtained virtual winning lottery numbers (step S2306). Here, reference is made to the tabular list created corresponding to the specific recipient created in step S2303. Finally, a winning lottery database is created and registered in the database 10 (step S2307), and the winning lottery determination process ends.

(2-10-4) [Gift Provider Negative Charge Selection Lottery Selection Process] Next, the prize provider negative charge selection lottery selection process in step S2104 will be described with reference to FIG. This processing is similar to the above-mentioned sender-payment specific winning lottery selection processing, and the processing after the specific recipient selection processing (step S2402) (steps S2403 to S24).
07) is almost the same, and the difference is how to specify a specific recipient (step S2401).

In the above-mentioned sender pay specific winning lottery selection processing, individual recipients are designated and their winning probabilities are set, whereas here, the gift provider selects specific recipients. The difference is that the winning probability is set by specifying the attribute instead of the individual name. This is most relevant to the free gift that the free gift provider intends to provide, and can be designated as a recipient who is likely to purchase the product provided by the free gift provider after receiving the free gift. It is a condition set with the intention of enabling it.

[0200] For example, when a prize provider who intends to sell cosmetics for young people designates as a recipient thereof, it is possible to designate such as "a woman in the 20s living in the Kanto area". As a result, it is possible to preferentially provide the prize to only those who meet the conditions set as the sales target of the product, and unlike cases where unrelated people who do not want the prize are also included in the target, It is possible to expect high effects for both the gift provider and the recipient.

(2-11) [Winning lottery number inquiry processing] Next, various processings for inquiring a winning lottery number will be individually described. In the processing of this inquiry, in consideration of the convenience of the person making the inquiry, it is possible to confirm other than the prize lottery number printed on the received postcard, and also the recipient of the prize receipt and other related processing. A convenient system is provided. Furthermore, a prize provider 19 who provides a prize using such a system
Even in, the consideration has been given to a convenient system.

(2-11-1) [Inquiry for Winning Lottery Number by Postcard-Part 1] Next, the recipient 15 as a member inquires about the winning lottery number by the postcard received from the terminal device 16 connected to the Internet. The process for performing is described with reference to FIG. First, the home page input screen A
When the member number and password are input from (see FIG. 36) (step S2501), the database server 9 displays the selection screen C (see FIG. 38). Therefore,
When the winning lottery number inquiry button P20 is selected, the winning lottery number inquiry display screen N1 shown in FIG. 52 is displayed (step S2503).

Here, in the display screen N1 of FIG. 52, the lottery number designation is a display example when the individual button P83 is operated, and the lottery inquiry number input box P83 and the confirmation are displayed as the display portion N1a in the central portion. A button P84 is provided. Further, as the right display unit N1b, the display state in the case of winning is shown. here,
In the case of winning the prize lottery provided by XX company, a plurality of prizes are prepared and the recipient can select. This can be decided by selecting the prize to be received and operating the selection button P85 arranged on the right side thereof.

In this flow chart, the display screen N2 of the prize lottery inquiry processing shown in FIG. 53 is shown by operating the lottery number designation (all) button P86. When the person who receives the postcard inputs the prize lottery number to be inquired from the terminal device 16 into the lottery number input box P87 provided in the central display portion N2a and operates the confirmation button P88 (step S2504), The database server 9 searches the shipping database of the database 10 (see list T4 in FIG. 58) to see if the input number exists (step S2505). If the entered prize lottery number does not exist in the shipping database (“No” in step S2506).
If the input is invalid, the process ends.

If it exists (step S250)
(Yes in 6), the process proceeds to step S2507,
An advertisement registered in advance by the sender who put out the postcard with the input number is displayed on the screen. Subsequently, the database server 9 searches for all the postcard lot numbers received by the recipient (step S2508), and the senders 2 and 3 of the postcards having the entered numbers are delivered to the recipient 16 who received the postcard.
Causes all the advertisements registered in advance to be displayed on the screen of the terminal device 16 (step S2509).

Next, the database server 9 determines that the recipient 1
The postcard lottery number received by No. 5 is searched for in the winning number database, and it is checked whether or not the winning number is won (step S2510). It is checked whether or not the prize provider 19 has won the prize lottery (step S
2511), in the case of winning, the advertisement of the prize provider 19 is displayed on the terminal device 16 (step S251).
2). Then, in step S2513, the result of winning or losing is displayed as a list on the screen of the terminal device 16, and then in step S2514, the desired lottery number is selected from a plurality of prizes. Selective input is performed and application processing is completed, thereby ending the winning lottery inquiry processing.

FIG. 64 is a list T10 showing an example of the prize lottery number database for each recipient. Here, each recipient is listed so that it can be compared with the prize lottery number and individual number for the sender or the winning content.

(2-11-2) [Winning lottery inquiry processing by postcard-part 2] Next, processing when the payee 15 who is a member inquires about the winning lottery number by inputting the membership number This will be described with reference to FIG. Same as above,
When the player proceeds from the input screen A to the selection screen C and operates the winning lottery number inquiry button P20, the winning lottery number inquiry display screen N1 shown in FIG. 52 is displayed (steps S2601 to S2603).

Here, since the member number is entered for confirmation, the "member number designation" button P91 is operated to display the display screen N3 as shown in FIG. On the display screen N3, a display portion N3a is provided in the center, and a member number (non-member number) and password input box P is provided.
92, P93 and a confirmation button P94 are displayed. Here, the member number and password are input, the confirmation button P94 is operated (step S2604), and if the prize is designated, the prize number is input (step S26).
05), the database server 9 confirms whether or not the member having the inputted member number exists (step S260).
6) If "NO", the process is terminated, and if "YES", all postcard lottery numbers received by the recipient are searched (step S2607).

While this process is being performed, the sender's advertisement is displayed on the display portion N3b at the upper right of the display screen (step S2608). This is displayed based on the display advertisement data registered by the sender in advance in the advertisement data registration processing (see FIG. 20).

Next, the database server 9 searches for the winning lottery number (step S2609), then searches for the prize provider, and the advertisement data to be displayed on the display portion N3b of the display screen N3 is registered. Is displayed (steps S2610 and S2611). When the search for the winning lottery number is completed, the result of winning or losing is displayed on the display unit N3c. Here, the winning lottery number P95 is listed because it has been won (step S2612).

[0212] Here, only the winning lottery numbers are displayed, and if the detail button P96 is operated in order to know the prize information in detail, the prize information corresponding to each winning lottery number is displayed on a display screen (not shown). It has become so. Next, if a plurality of prizes for the winning lottery number are displayed in the prize information, the prize to be provided to the recipient is determined by selecting and transmitting the desired prize (step S2613), and the process is executed. finish.

In the above description, it is assumed that the member number and password are first entered and the screen for confirming the winning lottery number is displayed, but the non-members must confirm the winning lottery number without registering as a member. Entrance screen A so that you can
An input box can be provided (see FIG. 36).
As a result, even the recipient 15 who has not registered as a member can access the homepage address on the postcard received using the terminal device 16 and enter the non-member number to check whether or not he / she has won. can do.

Also, when accessing the home page and confirming the winning lottery number in this way, if the user is interested in various services provided by this system, this may be used as a trigger for member registration. As a result, it is possible for the side that operates the system to expand the scale and contribute to the expansion of services, and it is possible to increase the merit to the members.

(2-11-3) [Notification Processing for Winners] Next, the notification processing for the winners of the prize lottery will be described with reference to FIG.
This will be described with reference to the processing procedure of 0. This is because if the recipient who received the postcard created by this system accessed the home page within the specified period and did not make an inquiry, the recipient will be notified if the recipient is elected. , For the convenience of the recipient.

The database server 9 first reads the winner data from the database 10 (step S270).
1) It is determined whether or not there is an inquiry about the winning lottery number that has been read out (step S2702).
If there has already been an inquiry (step S2702)
In the case of "YES"), since there is no need to notify, the process for the elected person ends.

In the case of "NO", it is confirmed whether or not the mail address of the recipient 15 who is the winner is registered (step S2703), and if not registered, the winner is selected. Is processed so that it can be printed on a postcard and shipped (step S2704). If registered (“YES” in step S2703), an e-mail stating that the recipient is elected is sent (step S2705), and the process for the elected person is performed. finish.

Thereafter, the above-described processing (steps S2701 to S2705) is carried out for all the winners, and when this is completed (determined as "YES" in step S2706).
The notification process ends. As a result, it is possible to notify all winners of the winning result without fail, and it is possible to increase the certainty for the recipient and the sender without losing the receipt of the prize due to the failure to confirm even if the winner is won. Also for the provider 19, it is possible to improve the cost effectiveness by minimizing the waste of the provided premium.

(2-11-4) [Postal gift reception (membership number input) processing] Next, the postal gift reception processing will be described with reference to the processing procedure of FIG. This is a process in the case of confirming the winning lottery number and receiving the prize by the store POS 18 or the like installed in the store 17, and the prize can be provided from the product provided at the store.

When the member number input bar code printed on the postcard brought by the recipient 15 is read by the store POS 18 (step S2801), the read member number data is transmitted to the database server 9 (step S2802). . The database server 9 searches for the winning lottery number and determines whether or not it has been won (steps S2803 and S2804).
Data indicating the contents of the free gift is transmitted (step S280
5) Then, the store POS 18 which received this converts it into a product code and stores it (step S2806).

Next, the store POS 18 reads the product code attached to the product corresponding to the transmitted free gift contents (step S2807), and if it matches the product code transmitted from the database server 9 (step S2).
It is judged as "YES" in 808) Recipient 1 with this as a prize
Since it can be provided to No. 5, the processing is ended with this. If they do not match, the contents of the premium are displayed and the fact that they do not match is displayed, and the process ends. If the winning is not made in step S2804, the database server 9 transmits that there is no winning lot (step S2810), and the processing is ended therewith.

In the above-mentioned case, when the prize is provided as a cash voucher, the recipient 15 can also select a product having an amount corresponding to the prize amount at the store and pay it as a price. In this case, step S280
The matching condition determined in 8 is matched by displaying the matching condition when the price of the product is in the range of the amount of the cash voucher and displaying it as a mismatch when the price of the cash voucher exceeds the amount of the cash voucher.

(2-11-5) [Presentation print (lottery number input) process by postcard] Next, with reference to FIG. 32, regarding the process of inputting the prize lottery number described on the postcard and printing the prize. Explain. The person who receives the postcard inputs the prize lottery number written on the postcard from the store POS 18 of the POS system connected to the Internet 5 and sends it to the database server 9 at the store 17 designated in advance (step S2901). , S2902), and the database server 9 retrieves the winning lottery number stored in the database 10 accordingly (step S290).
3).

If the player has won (step S290)
4 determines "Yes"), the database server 9 transmits the premium content information such as the premium name and the price of the premium (step S2905), and the store POS 18 prints out the premium content (step S2906). finish. If the player has not won (step S290
(No in 4), the fact that the lottery was not won is transmitted (step S2907), and the process ends.

(2-11-6) [Gift Receipt Processing by Credit Card] Next, the case of performing the prize receipt processing using a credit card will be described with reference to the processing procedure of FIG. This is in accordance with the above-mentioned procedure for receiving a prize (inputting a member number) by a postcard, and in the same manner as described above, a specific store 17
When the credit card membership number is read by the retailer POS 18 (step S3001), the retailer PO
Data is transmitted from S18 to the database server 9 (step S3002).

The database server 9 is the database 1
Access the database of credit card numbers registered in 0 (see table T5 in FIG. 59), search for the membership number from the credit card number, and then select the prize lottery number printed on the postcard received by the membership number. Match with the winning number (steps S3003, S300
4). If the player has won (step S30
05: “YES” is determined), and the contents of the prize are set to the store POS1.
8 (step S3006), and thereafter, the process proceeds in the same manner as described above (steps S3007 to S30).
11).

Also in this case, as described above,
If the gift is provided as a cash voucher, it can be used when purchasing the product. Furthermore, if you use a credit card, you can use it to transfer a considerable amount of money to a bank account, or instead of providing it directly as cash, purchase the product at a specific store. It is also possible to store information so that it can be used as a cash voucher when doing.

(2-11-7) [Gift Receipt Processing by the Gift Provider Card] Next, the prize receipt processing by the gift provider card will be described with reference to the processing procedure of FIG. Here, in the case where a business provides a product or service handled by the business as a free gift provider 19 as a free gift, etc., and an individual number such as a membership number of an organization created by the business is set and assigned to a recipient who is a member. By inputting the individual number, the prize receiving process can be performed.

[0229] When the retailer POS 18 provided in the specific retailer 17 or the like reads the prize provider individual number as information stored in the IC card (step S31).
01), the store POS 18 transmits the member number (business number) of the gift provider and the individual number of the recipient to the database server 9 (step S3102). The database server 9 searches the database of the individual company number registered in the database 10 (see list T6 in FIG. 60) and converts the individual company number and individual number into a member number or a non-member number (step S3103). With this, the winning number is searched (step S3104).

If the database server 9 has won the prize (judgment of “YES” in step S3105), the database server 9 transmits the prize contents to the store POS 18 (step S310).
6), hereafter, the above-mentioned processing (step S28 shown in FIG. 31)
The processing is performed in the same manner as the processing from 05 onward (steps S3107 to S3111).

(2-11-8) [Posting process to the prize provider lottery applicant] Next, refer to the processing procedure of FIG. 35 for the process of sending the postal items to the prize provider lottery applicant. Explain. This is for the recipients who applied for the prize lottery set by the prize provider, narrowing down the target by specifying the attribute conditions related to the recipients' prizes without specifying the individual,
It is possible to send a postal item including information on a free gift to a narrowed down person.

The gift provider 19 accesses the home page of the database server 9 using the terminal device 20, inputs the member number and password from the entrance screen A (see FIG. 36), and selects the process selection screen C (see FIG. 38). If the button P26 for the prize applicant mail is operated, the screen for the recipient condition input is displayed (step S320).
1).

[0233] Here, the conditions of the recipient considered appropriate for guiding the product related to the prize to the recipient applying for the prize lottery set by the prize provider are set. Input (step S3202), and the document contents and image data are selected and input (step S320).
3, S3204) and thereafter, the database server 9 lists up the target persons who meet the conditions, and performs the print classification process as described above (step S3205).
Thereafter, the recipient database process is performed (step S3206), and the shipping record is stored (step S32).
07) The process ends.

(Other Embodiments) The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, but can be modified or expanded as follows. The database server 9 has been described as having a function as a Web server, but it is also possible to have a configuration in which these functions are assigned to different servers. It can be applied to postal items other than postcards. A network other than the Internet 5, such as a telephone line or a corporate network (intranet), may be used, or they may be combined and used. In addition to postcards such as New Year's cards and summer greetings, it can be applied to various things such as greeting cards, greetings of other seasons, and regular mail. The prize lottery may be appropriately set as necessary, may be set in combination, or may be applied when not provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block configuration diagram of a system showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block configuration diagram of a device associated with a printing device.

FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory view schematically showing the flow of information and postcards.

[Figure 4] Flow chart of member registration process

FIG. 5: Flowchart of recipient registration processing

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a member registration master reference process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of image data registration processing.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of signature data registration processing.

FIG. 9: Flowchart of handwriting registration and analysis processing

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a reception record input process.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of recipient selection and postcard print instruction processing.

FIG. 12: Flowchart of destination address check processing

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of member registration data check processing.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of recipient data check processing.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of recipient database processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of print sorting processing.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of print processing.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of individual print processing.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of reply processing

FIG. 20 is a flowchart of advertisement data registration processing.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart of a gift registration process by a gift provider.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart of a prize public offering process.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart of a prize application process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart of a winning lottery selection process.

FIG. 25: Flowchart of selection process for selection lottery in charge of businesses and general lottery for sender burden

FIG. 26 is a flowchart of a selection process of a sender-payment specific winning lottery.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart of a selection process of a prize provider negative charge lottery.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of winning lottery inquiry (lottery number input) processing by postcard.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart of winning lottery inquiry (membership number input) processing by postcard.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the notification process to the winner.

FIG. 31 is a flow chart of a gift reception (membership number input) process using a postcard.

[Figure 32] Premium print by postcard (enter lottery number)
Process flow chart

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of a gift receiving process using a credit card.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart of a prize receiving process using a gift provider card.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart of a process for sending mail to a prize provider lottery applicant.

FIG. 36: Entrance screen of the system home page

[FIG. 37] Display screen of member registration process

FIG. 38 is a display screen of the process selection process.

[FIG. 39] Display screen of recipient registration processing

FIG. 40: Display screen of data registration process

[Fig. 41] Display screen for registration of handwritten signature

FIG. 42 is a display screen for handwriting pattern registration processing (No. 1)

FIG. 43 is a display screen of the handwriting pattern registration process (No. 2)

FIG. 44: Display screen of recipient selection process

FIG. 45: Display screen of advertisement data transmission process

FIG. 46: Display screen of prize lottery number designation processing

FIG. 47 is a display screen of a registration process for providing a free gift.

FIG. 48: Display screen for registration process of prize application (Part 1)

FIG. 49: Display screen of prize application registration process (Part 2)

FIG. 50: Display screen for registration process of prize application (Part 3)

FIG. 51: Display screen for prize application registration processing (Part 4)

Figure 52. Display screen for prize lottery inquiry processing (Part 1)

Figure 53: Display screen for prize lottery inquiry processing (Part 2)

FIG. 54: Display screen for prize lottery inquiry processing (Part 3)

FIG. 55: Structure of member registration database

[Figure 56] Configuration diagram of non-member database

FIG. 57 is a block diagram of a recipient database

FIG. 58: Diagram of Recipient Database of Sweepstakes Lottery Numbers

FIG. 59 is a block diagram of a credit card number database.

[FIG. 60] Schematic diagram of a database of individual company numbers

FIG. 61 is a block diagram of a free gift database of a free gift provider.

FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram of the action of adding a recipient in the sender database.

Figure 63: Diagram of the prize lottery number database

Figure 64: Structure of the prize lottery number database for each recipient

Figure 65: New Year's postcard print sample

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is sender, 2 is general sender, 3 is sender, 4 is general sender terminal device, 5 is internet (network), 6 is sender sender device, 7 is store POS,
8 is a printing company, 9 is a database server, 10 is a database, 11 and 13 are print servers, 12 and 14 are printing devices, 15 is a recipient, 16 is a recipient terminal device, 17 is a store, and 18 is a store. POS, 19 is a gift provider, 20 is a gift provider terminal device, 21 is a store POS, 22 is an advertisement provider, 23 is an advertiser terminal device, 24 is a stacker, 25
Is an OCR reader device, and 26 is a control device.

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Claims (57)

[Claims] 1. A database server that includes a database for storing data relating to a recipient set for each sender registered as a member, and a database server that performs input / output processing to the database, and the sender can access the database server via a network, A sender terminal device capable of inputting a membership number, a recipient selected, and document contents stored in the database as information necessary for creating mail, and the recipient selected by the sender according to an instruction from the database server. And read the document contents,
A print server that prints the specified document contents to a selected recipient as a destination and creates a mail in a state in which the mail can be sent, wherein the database server stores the data related to the sent mail in the A mail preparation / delivery system characterized in that it is stored integrally with a database of data concerning recipients set for each sender. 2. The postal matter preparation and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the postal matter is intended for postcards and postcards. 3. The mail production and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server displays past delivery records of the mail stored in the database in response to a request from the sender terminal device. A mail production and delivery system characterized by being provided so that it can be output. 4. The postal matter preparation and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server is a recipient registered in a database of recipients provided in the database server. In response to a request from the sender terminal device, it accepts the input of the received record of the postal matter, stores it together with the transmission record, and is provided so that it can be referred to when the recipient is selected. Shipping system. 5. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server stores the image in the database when the sender terminal device sets an image to be used for the mail. A mail preparation / delivery system characterized by being provided so that selection can be made from images stored in advance or images registered by the sender. 6. The mail creation / delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the database server creates data of a self-written signature created by the sender terminal device as data of a sender to be used for the mail. Is configured to be accepted, and when this is accepted, it is configured to cause the print server to print the self-written signature in the signature portion. 7. The mail creation and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein when the database server inputs a handwriting sample of handwriting, handwriting learning is performed based on the handwriting sample to create a handwriting pattern. A mail creation / delivery system comprising: a handwriting pattern creating means for printing, and a selfwriting pattern created based on a handwriting sample input by a sender when creating the mail. 8. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server, when the sender inputs the information necessary for creating the mail by the sender terminal device, If the input recipient is registered as the member and the address data stored corresponding to the recipient is different from the address data of the registered member, this is displayed on the sender terminal device and the sender's address data is displayed. A mail creation and delivery system configured to replace the address of the recipient with the address of a registered member based on the selection. 9. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server allows the sender to input information necessary for creating the mail by the sender terminal device. When the selection is designated, the address data stored for the designated recipient is compared with the address data stored for the recipients of other senders, and if they are different, the sender terminal device The mail creation / delivery system characterized in that the address data of the recipient can be updated and registered based on the selection of the sender. 10. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server, when the recipient is a registered member, receives the name and address data entered by the sender. When the input data of a person's name and address matches, the registered content of the sender's recipient in the database is configured to be updated and registered so as to always match the registered content of the member. A mail creation and delivery system. 11. The mail creation and delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the database server creates a master registration database for recipients who are not members with a non-member recipient number, and When the name and address of the recipient entered by the sender and the name and address registered in the master registration database match, the registration content of the sender in the database regarding the recipient is registered in the master registration database. A mail creation and delivery system characterized by being configured to always match the contents. 12. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 11, wherein the database server, other than the registered address of the master registration database, is specified by the sender for the recipient with the non-member recipient number. A mail creation / delivery system, which accepts the input of a recipient's address and attaches it to enable the creation of mail to the recipient. 13. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 11, wherein the database server, when a non-member recipient is registered as a member, is registered in the database regarding the sender of the sender. , A mail creation and delivery system characterized by matching the contents of member registration. 14. The mail creation and shipping system according to claim 11, wherein the database server inputs the non-member payee number when the non-member payee registers as a member. Accordingly, the mail creation and delivery system is configured to register the contents of the master registration database. 15. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server is a member of the sender.
A mail creation / delivery system characterized in that, when registered in a database relating to the recipient of the member, the content of the document printed on the mail sent by the sender is automatically recorded in the reception record of the recipient. 16. The mail creation and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server is a member of the sender.
If the sender is not registered in the database regarding the recipient of the member who is the recipient of the mail from the sender, the sender is registered as a new recipient and the contents of the mail sent to the sender by the sender. A mail creation and delivery system characterized by automatically recording the mail in the recipient's reception record. 17. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 16, wherein the database server, when the sender is a member of a corporation and is not registered in a database regarding the recipient of the member, automatically records the automatic record. A mail creation and delivery system characterized by not doing. 18. The mail piece creation and delivery system according to claim 15, wherein the database server sends the mail piece to a recipient who is a member of the sender, and the recipient receives the mail piece. A mail creation / delivery system, wherein when the mail is not sent to the sender, a message indicating the contents is transmitted to the sender terminal device through the network. 19. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server is a sender whose member-registered recipient has not instructed to ship the mail. When writing a reply to, a mail creation and delivery system characterized by creating a reply mail by selecting and designating from a list of senders sent to the recipient. 20. The postal matter preparation and delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server prints the postal matter that has received a delivery instruction when a plurality of print servers exist. A postal matter preparation and delivery system characterized by rearranging each print server and then sending and instructing printing to a print server located near the delivery destination of the postal matter. 21. The mail creation and shipping system according to claim 20, wherein the print server receives the mail shipping instruction.
A mail creation and delivery system characterized by rearranging print data for each delivery destination category, and then collectively printing the print data for each delivery destination category based on the print data. 22. The mail production and delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the print server, when printing the mail, includes optical information in a part of document data designated by a sender. A mail production / delivery system, wherein a readable information code is printed so that the data designated by the sender can be read by a POS system of the sender's store. 23. The mail piece creating and delivering system according to claim 1, wherein the print server prints the membership number or the non-member recipient number of a recipient when printing the mail. A mail production and delivery system characterized by printing numbers as well as optical information readable information codes. 24. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server stores the sender address when the address of the recipient is different from that of the sender. A mail preparation / delivery system, wherein the sender is provided so that the sender can select whether to print with a print server arranged in a country or a print server arranged in a recipient's country. 25. The postal matter preparation / delivery system according to claim 24, wherein, when there are a plurality of print servers for printing the postal matter, the database server presents a fee for printing by those print servers. A mail creation and delivery system characterized by: 26. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 1, wherein the database server prints an address when the address of the sender and the address of the addressee are described in different languages. And a mail production / delivery system for instructing the print server to print in a language corresponding to both the recipient and the recipient. 27. The mail creation / delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the database is provided with a reading means for reading a prize lottery number printed in advance on an object to be printed. The server, when printing the mail to be sent to the recipient, causes the reading means to read the prize lottery number printed in advance on the object to be printed and stores it in the database. . 28. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 27, wherein the database server, when printing a postal item to be sent to the recipient, uses a pre-printed lottery number on the object to be printed. A postal prize lottery system for postal matter, characterized in that it is read by the reading means and is printed on the object to be printed as an optically readable optical information medium. 29. The mail creation / delivery system according to claim 27 or 28 is used, wherein the database server prints a mail to be sent to the recipient in advance on the print object. If not printed, a lottery lottery system is assigned to each piece of mail and printed as an alphanumeric and optical information reading medium. 30. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 28 or 29, wherein the database server specifies a prize lottery number for a postal item to be sent to the recipient who is a member. When registered, when the print server is instructed to print a mail item, the print object corresponding to the designated prize lottery number is selectively printed. Sweepstakes lottery system. 31. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 27, wherein the database server is for a set prize provided at the expense of a sender or a business operator of the present system. A lottery lottery system for postal matters, characterized in that a lottery lottery number is selected from the set lottery lottery numbers and processing is performed so as to provide a corresponding prize according to the notification of the recipient. 32. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server recruits desired prizes from the members through the terminal device as prizes to be offered in the set prize, and is applied. Received votes from the member through the terminal device for the free gift candidate,
A prize prize lottery system for postal items, characterized by selecting a prize candidate with a large number of votes as a prize. 33. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 32, wherein the database server, in the vote regarding the selection of the gift, is the mail item in which the member who has voted for the selected gift candidate is the recipient. About the setting, the postal prize lottery system, wherein the winning probability of the prize is set to be higher than the winning probability of other members. 34. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server uses the standard winning probability as a unit of the number of applications when the sender pays the set prize. , A postal prize lottery system, wherein the winning probability can be set according to the number of applications designated for the recipient designated by the sender. 35. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 34, wherein when the sender bears the expense for the set prize, the database server provides only the recipient designated by the sender. A lottery system for postal prizes, in which a lottery ticket can be selected as a target. 36. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 35, wherein, when the sender bears the expense for the set prize, the database server individually identifies the recipients. A postal prize lottery system for postal mail, characterized in that the number can be registered as an attribute of the recipient, and the recipient can be identified from the individual number specified by the sender. 37. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server provides a prize or a prize or a product or service manufactured or sold by a prize provider as the set prize. If set, the winning lottery is selected from the prize lottery numbers printed on the mail for the recipient designated by the sender, and the corresponding prize is provided according to the notification of the winning recipient. A lottery system for postal prizes. 38. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 37, wherein the database server prints on the postal matter received by a recipient who satisfies the condition set by the gift provider, for the winner of the set prize. A lottery lottery system for postal items, which selects lottery lottery from the lottery numbers. 39. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the database server sets, as the setting prize, a prize for providing a product or service manufactured or sold by a prize provider as a prize. In this case, the gift provided will be published with a prize number, and if the recipient number who is a member specifies the member number and the gift number, the gift will be printed on the mail received by the designated member. A lottery lottery system for postal mails, which selects a lottery from among the lottery numbers given. 40. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 39, wherein the database server, in addition to the membership number and the prize number, is added by the recipient who is a member when applying for the prize. A prize prize lottery system for mails, wherein the recipient number can be specified when the individual number of the recipient is specified by the prize provider. 41. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server prints a home page address of a business operator of the system on the print server when printing the postal matter. In addition to accepting the input of the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the recipient, on the website published by the server on the website address installed by the business operator, A postal prize lottery system for mail, characterized by displaying whether or not the entered lottery lottery number has been won. 42. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server prints a home page address of a business operator of the system on the print server when printing the postal matter. In addition to accepting the input of the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the recipient, on the website published by the server on the website address installed by the business operator, A postal prize lottery system for postal mails, characterized in that the entered recipient retrieves all the postal prize numbers printed on the postal mails received through the system, determines whether or not the prize has been won, and displays it. . 43. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the database server prints a homepage address of a business operator of the system on the print server when printing the postal matter. In addition to accepting the membership number or the non-member recipient number entered by the recipient on the website published by the server on the website address set by the business operator, , A sweepstakes for postal matter characterized by displaying the prize lottery numbers printed on them for all the mails received by the recipient who entered it, and determining whether or not they have been won. system. 44. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 41, wherein the database server wins the prize lottery number printed on the postal matter received by the recipient. If the recipient does not access the home page within a predetermined period, the recipient is notified of the winning by sending an e-mail or printing a mail. The postal prize lottery system. 45. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 44, wherein the database server accepts a prize lottery setting in which a prize can be selected as the set prize, and the prize prize is set. A prize prize lottery system for postal items, characterized in that a selected recipient can select the prize from a terminal connected to a network. 46. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 31, wherein the lottery lottery number installed on a designated store is printed on the postal mail through the network. Dealer PO sent to database server
The database server includes an S system, transmits the prize name or prize amount information corresponding to the case where the prize lottery number input through the store POS system is won, and delivers or setstles the prize or prize. A lottery lottery system for postal items, which is characterized in that the information is registered in case of performing. 47. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 45, wherein the member number or the non-member payee number of the member number or the non-member payee number, which is installed in a designated store, is printed on the postal matter through the network. A prize point lottery number printed on the mail received by the member number or the non-member payee number entered through the dealer POS system is provided. A prize prize lottery system for postal items, characterized in that when a prize is won, information on the prize or prize amount corresponding to the prize is transmitted, and when the prize or prize is delivered or settled, the information is registered. 48. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 45, wherein the prize lottery number printed on the postal mail is received through a network installed in a designated store and the prize is entered. Dealer PO sent to database server
An S system is provided, and the database server transmits the prize name or the prize amount information corresponding to the case where the prize lottery number input through the store POS system is won, and the statement of the store POS system. A postal prize lottery system characterized by having a printer print the prize name or prize amount information and then registering the print. 49. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 46, wherein in the database server, the prize of the set prize is a cash voucher, and the prize winner is installed with the dealer POS system. When a product is purchased with the cash voucher at the dealer, and there is a balance, the balance information is stored based on transmission from the dealer POS system, and the balance information is stored in the statement printer of the dealer POS system. A postal prize lottery system featuring printing. 50. The mail prize system according to any one of claims 31 to 45, which is installed in a predesignated store and accepts an input of a credit card membership number through the network, and transmits it to the database server. The database server searches the member from the credit card membership number input through the retailer POS system, and the prize lottery number printed on the mail received by the searched member wins. A prize prize lottery system for postal mail, characterized in that the prize name or prize amount information corresponding to the prize is transmitted, and the information is registered when the prize or prize is delivered or settled. 51. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 31 to 45, wherein the postal prize lottery system is connected to a business network of a prize provider of the set prize, and receives goods or services as a prize. Is provided with a business office POS system that receives the input of an individual number determined by the gift provider and sends the individual number and the member number of the system to the database server, and the database server is input through the business office POS system. From the comparison of the individual number and the individual number specified by the sender or the individual number specified by the recipient when applying for a prize, the membership number is searched, the winning situation is searched, and the winning situation is sent to the establishment POS system. Then, according to the result, payment is made by the business office POS system. Lottery system. 52. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 41, wherein the database server prints the prize lottery number printed on the postal matter transmitted from the terminal device by the recipient through the network. Receiving the input of, the sender of the mail is searched from the entered prize lottery number, and the advertisement registered in advance by the searched sender is displayed on the terminal device. 53. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 41, wherein the database server prints the prize lottery number printed on the postal matter transmitted from the terminal device by the recipient through the network. When the input of is accepted, the recipient of the mail will be searched from the entered prize lottery number, and all the advertisements registered in advance by the sender who sent the mail to the searched recipient will be sent simultaneously or sequentially. A postal prize lottery system for displaying mail on the terminal device. 54. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 41, wherein the database server prints the postal prize number printed on the postal matter transmitted from the terminal device by the recipient through the network. When the entered prize lottery number has been won, the prize provider will display an advertisement registered in advance by the prize provider on the terminal device. A lottery system for postal prizes. 55. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 39 or 40, wherein the database server applies a prize number and a member number of a prize to a prize lottery provided by the prize provider. When the member is accessed from the terminal device through the network and the prize lottery number described in the received mail is input, the prize provider displays an advertisement registered in advance on the terminal device. Postal prize lottery system. 56. The postal prize lottery system according to any one of claims 39, 40, and 55, wherein the database server from the member to the terminal device for a prize lottery in which the prize provider provides a prize. When an application is made through the network by designating the free gift number and member number of the free gift, the member is registered in the private recipient database assigned to the free gift provider, and according to the specified conditions received from the free gift provider. A prize prize lottery system for postal items, characterized in that a recipient who meets specified conditions is selected from the recipient database and is set as an item to be delivered. 57. The postal prize lottery system according to claim 39, wherein the database server provides the prize prizes from the member to all prize prizes provided by the giver. When the application is made by specifying the prize number and member number of the prize through the network by the terminal device, all the members who applied are registered in the private recipient database allocated to the gift provider, and the prize is provided. A postal prize lottery system for postal mail, characterized in that a recipient who meets the specified condition is selected from the recipient database according to the specified condition received from the person and set as a target for sending the mail.