JP2005326983A - Dividend management device according to installation number of terminals - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a dividend management device performing calculation for distributing a dividend to a terminal provider according to an installation number of terminals so as to increase incentive of a terminal maker or the like to increase of the installation number of the terminals installed in a place of a user, in provision of onerous information using a network. <P>SOLUTION: This dividend management device has: a dividend impartment identification information reception part receiving dividend impartment identification information associated to the terminal in time of a use start of the terminal; and a dividend impartment identification information holding part holding the dividend impartment identification information received by the dividend impartment identification information reception part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to provision of paid information using a network, and relates to a distribution management device that performs calculations for distributing distribution to terminal providers according to the number of terminals installed under the user. is there.

Services that provide paid information to terminals installed under the user using a network are widely used, and a method of charging according to the frequency of use of the information by the user is used. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-125381 A

  In the mechanism of charging according to the provision of paid information, the provider of paid information can obtain income, but the terminal provider is not expected to receive income based on the provision of paid information. On the other hand, if a terminal is purchased at an electronic store or the like, it is owned by the purchaser. However, the purchaser's consciousness is gradually changing from the consciousness that he / she owns the terminal to a consciousness that the terminal itself is not worth anything, just getting a way to obtain information for a fee. . In such a situation, terminal price reduction competition has intensified, and it has become difficult for terminal manufacturers to secure profits. On the other hand, the tendency for users to pay generously for providing information has become prominent. Therefore, in the present invention, a mechanism is provided in which profits can be easily distributed to terminal manufacturers from the income obtained by providing information. That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism that enables charging for terminal installation and the like, not for terminal purchase.

  In order to increase the number of installed terminals, a mechanism that distributes profits to terminal providers according to the number of installed terminals is effective. For this purpose, who is the distributor of the distribution money, Although it is necessary to know whether or not the terminal is the installation person of the terminal, such a mechanism has not yet been established.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention provides a distribution grant assignment identification information receiving unit that receives distribution grant assignment identification information associated with a terminal when starting use of the terminal, and the distribution grant assignment identification information receiving unit. A distribution money management apparatus having a distribution money grant identification information holding unit for holding received distribution money grant identification information is provided.

  With the distribution management device according to the present invention, the incentive for an increase in the number of installed terminals by terminal manufacturers is increased, thereby increasing the number of installed terminals and further expanding the opportunities for information providing services.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The relationship between the embodiment and the claims of the claims is as follows.

  Example 1 The first embodiment, which is an embodiment mainly related to claims 1 and 5, will be described.

  Example 2 An embodiment 2 which is an embodiment mainly related to claim 2 will be described.

  Example 3 An embodiment 3 which is an embodiment mainly related to claim 3 will be described.

  Example 4 An embodiment 4 which is an embodiment mainly related to claim 4 will be described.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  <Overview>

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. Hereinafter, description will be made with reference to the example shown in FIG.

  (1) As a terminal installed by a terminal manufacturer that is a distribution target of distribution calculated by the distribution management device (0100) according to the present invention, 500 digital TVs manufactured by A company, 300 digital TVs manufactured by B company, 200 digital TVs manufactured by company C are installed, and each digital TV holds terminal manufacturer identification information for each terminal manufacturer. Specifically, the terminal identification information (0102) of A is assigned to the digital TV (0101) manufactured by company A, and the terminal identification information (0104) of B is assigned to the digital TV (0103) manufactured by company B. (0105) holds terminal identification information (0106) C. The distribution money management apparatus receives the terminal manufacturer identification information from each digital TV. In the example of this figure, the terminal manufacturer identification information is received for each terminal manufacturer.

  (2) The distribution management device (0100) that has received the terminal manufacturer identification information holds the information. In such a case, the information is desirably held as data obtained by tabulating the received terminal manufacturer identification information for each terminal manufacturer. Here, the total number of the received terminal manufacturer identification information for each terminal manufacturer represents the number of installed terminals for each terminal manufacturer. In the example of this figure, a table (0107) indicating that the number of installed digital TVs manufactured by company A is 500, the number of installed digital TVs manufactured by company B is 300, and the number of installed digital TVs manufactured by company C is 200. As a result, the total result of the terminal manufacturer identification information is held.

  (3) Further, the distribution management device (0100) is based on the terminal manufacturer identification information held in the table (0107) and the distribution information (0108) including the total distribution, distribution rules, and the like. The distribution money is calculated and generated as a distribution money calculation result (0109). In the example of this figure, the total amount of distribution is 100 million yen, and the distribution rule is to distribute an amount that is prorated according to the ratio of the number of terminals of each terminal manufacturer. Distributions to each company will be 50 million yen, 30 million yen, and 20 million yen in order.

  <Configuration>

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment.

  Each unit, which is a component of the present invention, is configured by either hardware, software, or both hardware and software. For example, as an example for realizing these, when a computer is used, hardware composed of a CPU, a memory, a bus, an interface, peripheral devices, and the like, and software executable on these hardware are listed. Can do.

  Specifically, the functions of the respective units are realized by sequentially executing the programs developed on the memory, by processing, storing, and outputting data on the memory and data input through the interface. Functions of each part are realized by data processing, storage, and output.

  The distribution money management apparatus (0200) of the present embodiment includes a distribution money grant identification information receiving unit (0201) and a distribution money grant identification information holding unit (0202).

  The distribution grant identification information receiving unit (0201) is configured to receive the distribution grant identification information associated with the terminal at the start of use of the terminal.

  The distribution money grant identification information holding unit (0202) is configured to hold the distribution money grant identification information received by the distribution money grant identification information receiving unit (0201).

  The distribution money is an amount that is distributed to a terminal maker or the like based on profits obtained from the business by a portal company or the like that provides a service for providing information to the terminal via a network.

  In this case, the distribution grantee who is the target of the distribution grant is typically a terminal maker, but in addition to this, for example, terminal installation work in a user's house etc. based on a contract with the maker or user It may be a terminal installer who performs. Alternatively, it may be a maintenance contractor that performs maintenance / repair of the terminal at the user's house or the like based on a contract with the manufacturer or user.

  Further, as a distributor of distribution money, in addition to a portal company, for example, a provider that provides paid information to users may be provided, or an advertisement that provides advertisements for users as a sponsor for providing paid information. May be the Lord.

  The distribution money grant identification information is information for identifying a terminal manufacturer, a terminal installer, or the like who is a distribution money grantee. For example, a device manufacturing number or a unique ID assigned to each terminal for unique identification of the terminal itself is applicable. These pieces of information are received and held for the purpose of returning a part of portal business revenue to terminal manufacturers, terminal installers and the like based on this information.

  As described above, as an advantage when using the ID attached to each terminal as the information for identifying the terminal installer, etc., the distribution process of the distribution money to the terminal installer, etc. can be performed quickly and reliably. Can be pointed out. In other words, the reliability of the data compiled for each terminal maker is based on the premise that each terminal is surely identified, and this processing can be performed quickly and reliably based on the ID unique to the terminal. It can be carried out. In addition, it is possible to prevent an injustice to receive the distribution of the distribution amount by double counting for the same terminal by identifying each individual terminal.

  “When starting to use a terminal” typically means when the power is first turned on after shipment from the factory. In addition, in the case where the distribution grant identification information once received as information associated with the terminal in this way has been changed in whole or in part due to repair or other circumstances, the power supply is first turned on after the change. It means when you put. Also, when this power is turned on, it is assumed that communication with the outside such as a network has been established. This is because information is sent to the outside using communication.

  <Process flow>

  FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of processing procedures such as distribution grant identification information in the distribution management apparatus of this embodiment.

  In the example of this figure, the terminal that is the target of the distribution grant identification information is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory (0301). At the start of its use, the terminal acquires the distribution grant identification information (0302). ).

  Next, the terminal transmits distribution amount grant identification information to the distribution amount management apparatus (0303).

  Next, the distribution money management apparatus that has received the distribution money assignment identification information (0304) holds the distribution money assignment identification information (0305).

  Note that, during the above procedure, it is not essential to turn on the terminal, acquire the distribution grant identification information, and transmit the information.

  On the other hand, in addition to the above, in the distribution management device, the number of terminals may be totaled for each distribution grant target identified by the distribution grant identification information, and further, the distribution based on the totaled result You may calculate the distribution which should be provided with respect to a money grantee.

  <Effect>

  With the distribution management device according to the present invention, the incentive for an increase in the number of installed terminals by terminal manufacturers is increased, thereby increasing the number of installed terminals and further expanding the opportunities for information providing services. By using the present invention, it becomes possible to set a cost required for purchasing a terminal at a lower cost than in the past, and in an extreme case, it is possible to construct a business model in which the cost for purchasing a terminal is free. In addition, when the terminal does not have a form of possession, it is possible to construct a business model that recycles a terminal that has been used and lends it to the next user. In this case, since the terminal cost can be further reduced, there is an advantage that the user can be provided with paid information at a low price.

  <Overview>

  The terminal according to the present embodiment is the terminal described in the first embodiment, and includes a distribution grant assignment identification information acquisition unit that acquires distribution grant assignment identification information, and a distribution grant identification information transmission unit.

  <Configuration>

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment.

  The terminal (0400) of the present embodiment includes a distribution grant assignment identification information acquisition unit (0401) and a distribution grant assignment identification information transmission unit (0402).

  The distribution money grant identification information acquisition unit (0401) is configured to obtain the distribution money grant identification information. Here, “acquisition” is typically a case of acquiring distribution grant identification information already held in the terminal device. However, in addition to this, it is assumed that the input is made from an input device such as a keyboard, the case is obtained through a storage medium or an electronic card connected to the outside of the terminal device, the case is obtained through communication, etc. However, it is not limited to these.

  The distribution money grant identification information transmission unit (0402) is configured to transmit the distribution money grant identification information acquired by the distribution money grant identification information acquisition unit (0401). The distribution amount distribution identification information transmission unit may be configured to transmit to a predetermined transmission destination when power is first applied to the terminal device and communication is possible. Of course, it is not limited to this. In addition, when the power is turned on and communication is possible, a predetermined web page is accessed, and when predetermined registration information is input on the web page, the distribution grant identification information May be configured to be transmitted.

  The transmission is transmitted to the distribution grant identification information receiving unit of the distribution management device described in the first embodiment, but transmission to other locations is not prohibited.

  The distribution money and the distribution money grant identification information have the same meaning as described in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  The terminal of the present embodiment is intended to transmit the information to a device that performs the processing in order to perform the distribution processing of the distribution based on the distribution grant identification information outside the terminal.

  Further, the distribution grant assignment identification information acquisition unit (0401) selects a predetermined person from the list holding means for holding a list of distribution grant grantees based on the distribution grant identification information, a keyboard, etc. You may have a list selection input means to input using.

  <Process flow>

  Processing procedures such as distribution grant identification information in the distribution management apparatus of this embodiment are substantially the same as those shown in FIG. However, it is indispensable to power on the terminal, acquire distribution distribution identification information, and transmit the information.

  Since the rest is the same as the processing procedure in the first embodiment, the description is omitted.

  <Effect>

  The distribution management device according to the present invention increases the incentive for the increase in the number of terminals installed by terminal manufacturers, thereby increasing the number of installed terminals and further expanding the opportunities for information providing services. By transmitting the grant identification information, the distribution process of the distribution money can be performed outside the terminal.

  <Overview>

  The distribution management device of the present embodiment is based on the first embodiment, and the distribution allocation identification information holding unit counts the number of terminals for each distribution allocation target identified by the distribution allocation identification information. And a grant calculation means for calculating a distribution to be granted to the distribution grant target person based on a tabulation result by the tabulation means.

  <Configuration>

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment.

  The distribution money management apparatus (0500) of the present embodiment includes a distribution money grant identification information receiving unit (0501) and a distribution money grant identification information holding unit (0502).

  The distribution grant assignment identification information holding unit (0502) has a counting unit (0503) for counting the number of terminals for each distribution grant target identified by the distribution grant identification information, and further by the counting unit (0503). A grant calculating means (0504) for calculating a distribution to be granted to the distribution grantee based on the total result is provided.

  The distribution grant target person refers to a distribution grant target identified by the distribution grant identification information, and specifically corresponds to a terminal manufacturer, a terminal installer, or the like.

  Further, in order to efficiently perform the aggregation / calculation in the aggregation means (0503) and the grant calculation means (0504), the aggregation means (0503) or the grant calculation means (0504) is aggregated / calculated. For example, it is desirable to add a sort function for rearranging the assigned persons, for example, in descending order of the number of terminals or in descending order of distribution amount.

  <Process flow>

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of processing points such as distribution grant assignment identification information in the distribution management apparatus of the present embodiment.

  In the example of this figure, the terminal that is the target of the distribution grant identification information is turned on for the first time after shipment from the factory (0601), and its use is started (for example, including the case where communication is first started). At that time, the terminal obtains distribution grant identification information (0602).

  Next, the terminal transmits the distribution grant identification information to the distribution management apparatus (0603).

  Next, the distribution money management apparatus that has received the distribution money grant identification information (0604) holds the distribution money grant identification information (0605).

  Next, the distribution money management apparatus adds up the number of terminals for each distribution money grantee identified by the distribution money grant identification information held by itself (0606).

  Furthermore, the distribution money management apparatus calculates the distribution money to be given to the distribution money grantee based on the tabulated result of the total number of terminals for each distribution money grantee (0607).

  Note that, during the above procedure, it is not essential to turn on the terminal, acquire the distribution grant identification information, and transmit the information.

  <Effect>

  The distribution management device according to the present invention increases the incentive for the increase in the number of terminals installed by the terminal manufacturer, thereby increasing the number of installed terminals and further expanding the opportunities for information providing services. And the grant calculation means, it is possible to efficiently calculate the distribution itself.

  <Overview>

  The distribution management device according to the present embodiment is based on the third embodiment, and the grant calculation means increases the distribution ratio of the distribution as the distribution grant target person has a higher terminal occupancy rate based on the aggregation result. .

  <Configuration>

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of functional blocks of the present embodiment.

  The distribution money management apparatus (0700) of the present embodiment includes a distribution money grant identification information receiving unit (0701) and a distribution money grant identification information holding unit (0702).

  The distribution grant identification information holding unit (0702) includes a counting unit (0703), and further includes a grant calculation unit (0704).

  The grant calculation means (0704) is configured to increase the distribution rate of the distribution as the distribution grant target person has a higher terminal occupancy rate based on the total result.

  Increasing the distribution rate for distribution grantees with a larger number of terminal units occupancy rate does not simply make the distribution rate of distributions proportional to the terminal unit occupancy rate. This means that the distribution rate is progressively increased so as to be proportional to the square of the number of terminals occupied. For example, if the terminal occupancy ratios of terminal manufacturers A, B, and C are 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively, the distribution ratio of the distribution money is simply proportional to the terminal occupancy ratio, and Company A 50% , Instead of company B 30%, company C 20%, proportional to the square of the terminal occupancy ratio, company A 65.8% (= 5 × 5 / (5 × 5 + 3 × 3 + 2 × 2)), Company B is 23.7% and Company C is 10.5%.

  The purpose of this configuration is to increase the incentive of the distribution grantee for the increase in the number of installed terminals by progressively increasing the distribution ratio of the distribution distributed with the increase in the occupation ratio of the number of terminals. To do.

  In addition, as a source of the distribution distributed to the distribution grantee, the consideration for the commercial delivered to the terminal, the portal connection usage fee, the revenue from the terminal that the portal itself acquires as the consideration for the portal unique service, Billing and settlement agency fees can be considered.

  Therefore, the distribution amount management apparatus (0700) of the present embodiment further includes a distribution amount information acquisition unit that acquires distribution amount information indicating the distribution amount that is the total amount of the distribution amount, and the distribution amount information acquisition unit includes: For example, it may be determined based on the amount of consideration for commercial delivery delivered to the terminal.

  <Effect>

  With the distribution management device according to the present invention, the incentive for an increase in the number of terminals installed by terminal manufacturers is increased, which makes it possible to increase the number of terminals installed and further expand opportunities for information provision services. As the occupancy rate of the terminal increases, the distribution ratio of the distribution distributed accordingly increases progressively, so that it is possible to further increase the incentive of the distribution grant target for the increase in the number of installed terminals.

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Explanation of symbols

0100 Distribution management device 0101 Digital TV manufactured by Company A
0102 Digital TV made by company B
0103 Digital TV by company C
0104 Terminal manufacturer identification information 0105 Terminal manufacturer identification information 0106 Terminal manufacturer identification information 0107 Total result of terminal manufacturer identification information 0108 Distribution amount information 0109 Distribution amount calculation result

Claims (5)

A distribution grant identification information receiving unit that receives distribution grant identification information associated with the terminal at the start of use of the terminal;
A distribution money grant identification information holding section for holding the distribution money grant identification information received by the distribution money grant identification information receiving section;
A distribution management device. The terminal according to claim 1,
A distribution grant identification information acquisition unit for acquiring distribution grant identification information;
A distribution grant identification information transmission unit;
A terminal having The distribution money grant identification information holding unit has a totaling unit for totaling the number of terminals for each distribution money grantee identified by the distribution money grant identification information,
The distribution management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising grant calculation means for calculating a distribution to be given to the distribution grant target person based on a result of counting by the counting means. The distribution management device according to claim 3, wherein the grant calculation means performs a calculation to increase a distribution rate of a distribution for a distribution grant target person having a larger number of terminals occupancy based on the aggregation result. Receiving distribution grant identification information associated with the terminal at the start of use of the terminal;
Holding the distribution grant identification information received in the step;
A distribution management method.

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