JP2008004126A - Information distribution server, tabulation system, information distribution system, information distribution method, tabulation method and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information distribution server which can timely present information to persons who visit. <P>SOLUTION: Transmitting destination information is acquired as registration information according to a registration instruction from a visitor, registration is accepted with information for identifying a place for an object of registration, when registration is newly performed at other place in a facility, the already registered registration information is deleted, distribution information in which information for identifying the place in the facility is set and distribution time is preset is stored based on elapsed time, the distribution time set in the distribution information and a time point when registration information which is not deleted among registration information to be registered according to the registration instruction from the visitor is registered is considered as start of distribution of the distribution information to the portable terminal, the distribution information corresponding to the place where the portable terminal is registered is distributed to the portable terminal in which the transmitting destination information is set based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution, information for identifying the place in the facility. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution system for distributing information to a plurality of registered users.

Conventionally, in a complex commercial facility where a plurality of stores such as restaurants, movie theaters, and merchandise stores gathered, visitors are guided to each store in the complex commercial facility. This guidance is performed, for example, by distributing flyers or pamphlets or posting signs.
Visitors who visit this complex commercial facility use these guides, distribution materials, etc., travel around the complex commercial facility according to their own preferences, purchase products and receive services.
A system for distributing information shown in Patent Document 1 below has also been proposed.
JP 2001-188856 A

However, the above-described guidance method causes the following problems.
1. In the case of distribution of flyers / pamphlets and posting of signatures, once the guidance content has been determined, if the content is changed, it is necessary to reprint the distribution and re-create the posted signature. Therefore, it is difficult to change the contents and cannot be changed for a while.
2. Since it is necessary to distribute flyers and pamphlets and to produce and print signatures, it is necessary to plan and determine the contents of the guide several months ago. Therefore, there is a large time difference between the time when the visitors are actually guided and the creation time, and it is not possible to guide the timely contents.

3. Distribution of leaflets, pamphlets, and posting of signs are limited in the space for posting information, and it is difficult to post detailed contents of each store.
4. Since the information of the guidance is conveyed to the independence of the visitors, the content of the guidance is difficult to communicate. This requires visitors to voluntarily obtain flyers and pamphlets and find signs.

5. In the promotion activities that each store of the complex commercial facility alone does not publish in the announcements (pamphlets, etc.) produced in the whole building, it is not possible to guide visitors efficiently, and there is a promotion loss. Arise.
6. It was difficult to grasp the effect of guidance.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to easily create detailed guide information possessed by each store and to provide visitors in a timely manner. The purpose is to provide a facility visitor guidance system.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a facility visitor guidance system that allows a visitor to easily obtain necessary information about each facility in a complex facility.
Moreover, this invention is providing the facility visitor guidance system which can measure the effect of the guidance information provided to the attendant.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is an information distribution server used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility, and is a target for distributing the distribution information. Obtain destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal, as registration information in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor, accept registration with information for identifying a location to be registered, and at other locations in the facility Registration information receiving means for deleting registered information that has already been registered when new registration is performed, and information for identifying a place in the facility are set, and an elapsed time from the start of distribution of distribution information to the mobile terminal Based on the distribution information database for storing the distribution information set in advance as the distribution time, and stored in the distribution information database The distribution information for the portable terminal is the distribution time set in the distribution information and the point in time when the registration information not registered in the registration information registered according to the registration instruction from the visitor is registered by the registration information receiving means. On the basis of the elapsed time from the start of distribution and the information for identifying the location in the facility, the portable terminal is set with respect to the portable terminal in which the transmission destination information included in the registration information is set. Distribution means for distributing the distribution information corresponding to the location where the terminal is registered.

  In addition, the present invention is an information distribution server used in an information distribution system that distributes distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility, in order to identify a portable terminal that is a target for distributing the distribution information. Is acquired in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor as registration information, registration is received together with information for identifying a location to be registered, and registration is newly performed at another location in the facility Registration information receiving means for deleting registered information that has already been registered, distribution information in which the time to be distributed is preset as a distribution time, and information for identifying a place in the facility are set, and the portable terminal A distribution information database that stores distribution information that is set in advance as a distribution time based on an elapsed time from the distribution start of distribution information Registration information that is not deleted is registered among the distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the registration information registered by the registration information receiving means in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor. The transmission destination information included in the registration information is set based on the elapsed time from the start of the distribution and the information for identifying the location in the facility. Distribution means for distributing the distribution information corresponding to the location where the portable terminal is registered to a portable terminal.

  In the information distribution server described above, the registration information includes category information indicating a category of a visitor who carries the mobile terminal, and the distribution information further includes a distribution target category. The distribution category information to be specified is set in advance, and the distribution means sets the category information corresponding to the distribution category information set in the distribution information based on the registration information when distributing the distribution information. The distribution information is distributed to the portable terminal in which the transmission destination information is set.

In the above distribution information server, the present invention is characterized in that the category information and the distribution category information include at least one of an attribute, a purpose, a time zone, and a place.
In the above distribution information server, the present invention is characterized in that the distribution information is guide information for guiding the inside of a facility.
In the above distribution information server, the present invention is characterized in that the distribution information is information that can be distributed electronically.

In the above distribution information server, the distribution information includes information related to at least one of entertainment information, a moving image, a game, a program, an electronic coupon, and a ticket.
In the distribution information server described above, the registration information may be acquired in the facility.

  The present invention is a totalization system for totalizing the usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and is associated with transmission destination information. ID information acquisition means for acquiring ID information that is added and distributed to the distribution information, usage information acquisition means for acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of the facility of the visitor carrying the portable terminal, and the ID An ID information acquired by the information acquisition unit and a usage information acquisition unit that acquires the usage information acquired in association with each other are stored.

Moreover, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-described totaling system, the distribution information to which the ID information is added includes information on an electronic coupon.
Further, the present invention is the above-described totaling system, wherein the usage information is information on one or both of a usage time of a store provided in the facility and a usage amount used by a visitor in the store. It is characterized by including.

  In addition, the present invention provides an information distribution system having an information distribution server that distributes distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to the facility, and an aggregation system that totalizes the usage status of the distribution information distributed by the information distribution server. The information distribution system acquires the destination information, which is information for specifying a mobile terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor, and Registration information receiving means for receiving registration together with information for identifying the location, and deleting registration information that has already been registered when registration is newly performed at another location in the facility; The distribution information and the information for identifying the place in the facility are set, and the process from the start of distribution information distribution to the mobile terminal A delivery information database for storing delivery information set in advance as delivery time based on the delivery time, a delivery time set in the delivery information stored in the delivery information database, and the registration information The time when registration information that has not been deleted among registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor by the accepting means is registered as the distribution information distribution start to the mobile terminal, and the elapsed time from the start of distribution, Based on the information for identifying the location in the facility, the distribution information corresponding to the location where the mobile terminal is registered is distributed to the mobile terminal for which the transmission destination information included in the registration information is set And a distribution unit that performs mapping, and the aggregation system is associated with the transmission destination information and is added to the distribution information and distributed ID information acquisition means for acquiring information, usage information acquisition means for acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of facilities of visitors who carry the portable terminal, ID information and usage information acquired by the ID information acquisition means It has the total information database which matches and memorize | stores the usage information which an acquisition means acquires, It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  In addition, the present invention is an information distribution method used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility, in order to identify a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed. Is acquired in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor as registration information, registration is received together with information for identifying a location to be registered, and registration is newly performed at another location in the facility The registered information that has already been registered is deleted, the distribution information in which the time to be distributed is preset as the distribution time, and the information that identifies the location in the facility is set, and the distribution of the distribution information to the portable terminal The distribution time determined based on the elapsed time from the start is stored in advance as distribution time and stored in the distribution information database. The distribution time set in the distributed information and the point in time when registration information that has not been deleted among the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor is registered as the distribution information distribution start to the mobile terminal Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution and information for identifying the location in the facility, the mobile terminal is registered with respect to the mobile terminal in which the transmission destination information included in the registration information is set. The distribution information corresponding to the location is distributed.

  Further, the present invention is a counting method for counting the usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution method according to claim 13, which is associated with transmission destination information and distributed to the distribution information. ID information is acquired, usage information that is information on usage of the facility of the visitor carrying the mobile terminal is acquired, and the acquired ID information and the usage information are stored in association with each other. Features.

  The present invention is also a recording medium on which an information distribution program used for an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility is recorded, and the portable information is a target for distributing the distribution information. Obtain destination information, which is information for identifying the terminal, as registration information in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor, accept registration along with information for identifying the location to be registered, and update it at other locations in the facility. When the registration is performed, processing for deleting the registered information that has already been registered, distribution information in which the time to be distributed is preset as the distribution time, and information for identifying the location in the facility are set, and A process for storing a distribution time that is determined based on an elapsed time from the start of distribution of distribution information to a mobile terminal and distribution information that is set in advance as a distribution time And the distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database, and the point in time when registration information that has not been deleted is registered among the registration information registered in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor. Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution as information distribution start to the terminal and information for identifying the location in the facility, the mobile terminal for which the destination information included in the registration information is set A computer-readable recording medium recording an information distribution program for causing a computer to execute a process of distributing the distribution information corresponding to a location where the portable terminal is registered.

  Further, the present invention is a recording medium on which is recorded a totaling program for totalizing the usage status of distribution information distributed from the information distribution system by executing the information distribution program stored in the recording medium of claim 15, Processing for acquiring ID information that is associated with transmission destination information and added to the distribution information and distributed; and processing for acquiring usage information that is information regarding the use of the facility of the visitor carrying the mobile terminal; A totalization program for causing a computer to execute processing for associating and storing the acquired ID information and the usage information is recorded.

  In addition, the present invention is an information distribution program used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed. Is acquired in accordance with a registration instruction from the visitor as registration information, registration is received together with information for identifying a location to be registered, and registration is newly performed at another location in the facility Processing for deleting the registered information that has already been registered, distribution information in which the time to be distributed is preset as the distribution time, and information for identifying the location in the facility are set, and distribution information for the portable terminal Processing for storing distribution information that is set in advance as a distribution time, which should be distributed based on an elapsed time from the start of distribution, and the distribution information The distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the database and the point in time when the registration information that has not been deleted among the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor is registered. Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution as the distribution start and information for identifying the location in the facility, the portable terminal is set with respect to the portable terminal in which the transmission destination information included in the registration information is set And a process of distributing the distribution information corresponding to the place where the information is registered.

  In addition, the present invention is an aggregation program for totalizing the usage status of distribution information distributed from an information distribution system by executing the information distribution program according to claim 17, and is associated with transmission destination information and A process of acquiring ID information that is added to the distribution information and distributed; a process of acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of the facility of the visitor carrying the mobile terminal; the acquired ID information and the usage information; And a process for storing the information in association with each other.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the transmission destination information is acquired, the distribution time to be distributed is stored in association with the distribution information, and the distribution information is transmitted based on the distribution destination information based on the distribution time. Since it did it, delivery information can be transmitted to a portable terminal based on a schedule. Thereby, since the distribution information suitable for the time can be distributed to the mobile terminal, an effect that the user of the mobile terminal can acquire the information in a timely manner without missing the necessary information is obtained.

  Further, according to the present invention, the transmission destination information is acquired, and the distribution information is distributed to the mobile terminal of the acquired transmission destination information based on the elapsed time from the distribution information distribution start. Distribution information corresponding to the elapsed time from the start can be transmitted to the mobile terminal.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the guide information for guiding the inside of the facility is distributed, the information for guiding the inside of the facility possessed by each store in the facility can be easily created in a timely manner. Can be sent to the visitors, and the visitors can be informed about the inside of the facility, so that the stay time and excursion to use the facility can be improved, and the purchase rate of visitors can be increased. It is possible to increase the repeat rate (re-visit rate) and reuse rate of visitors. In addition, visitors can grasp information about the inside of the facility, making it easier to recognize and use the stores in the facility, increasing the number of visitors to the store and contributing to sales increase. Effect is obtained. It is another object of the present invention to provide a facility visitor guidance system that allows a visitor to easily obtain guidance information about each store in the facility. Furthermore, since it is possible to distribute the guidance information in the facility based on the distribution time, it is possible to distribute information on various events and the like performed at a predetermined time in the facility to the user in a timely manner. In addition to being able to easily convey distribution information to the user, it is possible to travel around the facility without missing an event, and it is possible to improve entertainment in the facility. In addition, since it is possible to distribute information for guiding the facility based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of distribution information, after visiting the information necessary for traveling around the facility to visitors It can be distributed according to the elapsed time, so that every time spent in the facility elapses, visitors can be given information about the new facility, and can be interested in excursions. It is possible to get around the facility without getting bored.

  Further, according to the present invention, since visitors who are distribution information distribution targets in the facility are accepted, distribution information can be distributed only to the facility visitors.

  In addition, according to the present invention, category information is set in the transmission destination information of visitors, and distribution category information for specifying a distribution target is provided in the distribution information. Since the distribution category information that matches the category information is distributed, it is possible to distribute the distribution information according to the type (hobby, taste) and needs (purpose) of the visitors.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the ID information and the usage information are acquired and stored in association with each other. Therefore, the usage status (including the purchase status) of the visitor's facilities by distributing the distribution information and Satisfaction with the facility can be ascertained.

  Further, according to the present invention, since the distribution information includes information related to the electronic coupon and is distributed to the visitors, the use of the facilities of the visitors can be promoted.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the use time of the store provided in the facility and the amount of money used by the visitor at the store are included in one or both of the information, the visitor is counted. By measuring the effect of the distribution information provided to the site, the distribution of the distribution information can be ascertained in more detail about the facility usage status (including purchase status) of the visitors. It is possible to distribute distribution information more effectively by referring to the facility usage status (including purchase status) of the visitor.

  In addition, according to the present invention, visitors can easily obtain timely distribution information by mobile terminal while moving, and can obtain detailed information on each store, and there are various stores in the facility. Without passing by without knowing that it exists, the information of each store becomes easy to understand, and it is possible to travel around effectively using time.

  Further, according to the present invention, the operator side can acquire / analyze the reaction to the content of the visitor, acquire / analyze the type / attribute information of the visitor, and obtain a certain degree of attendance record of the visitor. . In addition, the operator can easily create and distribute detailed product / menu information / service information possessed by each store and distribute it to visitors. Further, the operator can distribute timely distribution information even on the day, and can distribute information suitable for each visitor type. Moreover, the simulation which distributes the information which the operator side has becomes possible, and the effect can be grasped from the viewpoint of attracting customers.

  Hereinafter, an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing a configuration of a facility visitor guidance system 10 to which an information distribution server and a totaling system according to an embodiment of the present invention are applied.

  In this figure, the facility visitor guidance system 10 includes an information distribution server 1, an aggregation system 2, a wireless base station 5 that is wirelessly connected to the mobile phone 3 and the information terminal 4, and a store terminal 6. For example, it is provided in a complex commercial facility where a plurality of stores such as restaurants, movie theaters, and merchandise stores are gathered.

The mobile phone 3 and the information terminal 4 are portable terminals that are carried by visitors who visit the complex commercial facility and communicate wirelessly with the wireless base station 5 connected to the network. In FIG. 1, only the mobile phone 3 and the information terminal 4 are shown as mobile terminals. However, information that specifies a transmission destination such as an e-mail address or a telephone number is set, and the mobile terminal has a function of receiving content. For example, it is not limited to these. For example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game machine, a pager that is a portable wireless caller, or the like may be used. Further, only two portable terminals are shown in FIG. 1, but two or more portable terminals may be connected.
The visitors here are users who use the information distribution service by the information distribution system of the present invention.

The site automatic access device 3a is connected to a data communication terminal of the mobile phone 3 so that the site automatic access device 3a can be used as a home page (hereinafter referred to as a welcome page) for registering to participate in the distribution information distribution service of the facility visitor guidance system 10. It has a function to access automatically.
Further, the site automatic access device 3a reads out transmission destination information such as an e-mail address set in the mobile phone 3 to be connected and model information that is information on the model of the mobile phone 3, and the read e-mail address and The mobile phone 3 has a function of transmitting model information to the information distribution server 1 via the radio base station 5 and the network 7.

The information distribution server 1 includes a registration information receiving unit 11, a distribution information database 12, a transmission destination information database 13, a distribution unit 14, and a distribution information management unit 15.
The registration information accepting unit 11 obtains registration information including transmission destination information, category information, and model information indicating the model of the portable terminal, which is a target for delivering distribution information, accepts registration, and sends a destination information database. 13 is stored.

Here, the transmission destination information is information used to identify the mobile terminal and distribute the distribution information, such as an e-mail address and a telephone number.
The category information is information indicating the attributes of visitors, for example, “couple” indicating a couple visitor, “friends” indicating a visit between friends, “family” indicating a visit by a family, etc. There is.
The registration information includes transmission destination information and category information.
The distribution information is original information (content) provided to the visitors, and is variously processed as scenarios when distributed to the visitors. Further, for example, this distribution information is information that can be distributed electronically, such as guidance information for guiding inside the facility, entertainment information, moving images, games, programs, electronic coupons, tickets, and e-mails.
In one embodiment of the present invention, distribution information and a scenario are used without being distinguished.

  A distribution information database (hereinafter referred to as “distribution DB”) 12 stores distribution information in which a time to be distributed is set in advance as a distribution time and attribute information for specifying an attribute to be distributed is set in advance. . Here, the “distribution information in which attribute information for specifying an attribute to be distributed is set in advance” corresponds to the above-described “information in which distribution category information for specifying a classification to be distributed is set in advance”.

  The transmission destination information database (hereinafter referred to as “transmission destination DB”) 13 stores transmission destination information, which is registration information acquired by the registration information receiving unit 11, and category information in association with each other.

The distribution unit 14 distributes the distribution information stored in the distribution information database 12 to the transmission destination information included in the registration information based on the set distribution time.
Further, when distributing the distribution information, the distribution unit 14 reads the registration information corresponding to the attribute information set in the distribution information from the transmission destination DB 13 and distributes the distribution information to the mobile terminal having the corresponding registration information. More specifically, the destination information in which the category information corresponding to the attribute information set in the distribution information is set is read. And the delivery part 14 delivers delivery information to a portable terminal based on the read transmission destination information.
Further, the distribution unit 14 converts the format of distribution information to be distributed based on the model information included in the registration information, and distributes the format to the portable terminal corresponding to the transmission destination information associated with the model information.
The distribution unit 14 keeps track of the current time based on an internal clock (clock function).

  The distribution information management unit 15 receives distribution information requested for distribution from each store in the complex commercial facility or reads it from the recording medium storing the distribution information, prepares distribution information for distribution, and stores it in the distribution DB 12. This distribution information distribution preparation is based on the distribution information according to each visitor classified according to the category information in the distribution information requested from each store according to the flow of time (according to the time schedule). ), Settings are made to send to each mobile terminal carried by each visitor. This setting means setting attribute information and distribution time in distribution information. The attribute information is information provided corresponding to the category information of the visitors. For example, in the distribution information distributed to visitors whose category information is a couple, the attribute of the category information is set as attribute information.

Here, the function of the distribution information management unit 15 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 2, the distribution information management unit 15 generates a scenario to be distributed to visitors using the content of distribution information (reference numeral 100) stored in the distribution DB 12 and requested to be distributed from the facility store (reference numeral 101). ). Here, the distribution information requested for distribution, such as “lunch / cafe information”, “commemorative photo guidance”, “discount / coupon information”, etc., is classified by genre according to the distribution contents.

  Then, a formation is set for the generated scenario according to the attribute information and the flow of time (reference numeral 102). For the attribute type user type A, a time schedule for distributing “commemorative photo play” information at a set time after distributing “recommended ranking” information is set as a formation.

When the formation is set in this way, as shown in FIG. 3, according to the flow of time, the distribution information processed into the scenario in a timely manner is sequentially distributed to the visitors classified for each category information. be able to. As a result, visitors can sequentially acquire information on movies, daily menus, discounts, events, etc., whose start times are predetermined, so that visitors can travel around the complex commercial facilities without waste. It is possible.
For example, if the category information is for “couples”, the distribution information of stores providing lunches for young people will be distributed before noon, and the start time and content of the movie and the venue will start from the time when lunch is expected to end It is also possible to set the attribute information according to the type (category information) of the visitor so as to distribute the distribution information for guiding.

Thus, by distributing the distribution information according to the attribute information and the flow of time with the passage of time, it is possible to provide the distribution information that the store according to the type and needs of the visitor wants to recommend in a timely manner.
It is also possible to store information related to business hours in the facility, parking lots, etc. as fixed information and distribute it in response to a request from the mobile terminal.

Next, returning to FIG. 1, the tabulation system 2 includes an information acquisition unit 21, a tabulation information database 22, and a tabulation unit 23, and tabulates the usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution server 1.
The information acquisition unit 21 acquires ID information that is associated with the transmission destination information and is added to the distribution information and distributed. Moreover, the information acquisition part 21 acquires the usage information which is the information regarding use of the facility of the visitor who carries a portable terminal.

Here, the ID information is information that can identify the distribution information and the mobile terminal of the transmission destination. Using this ID information, it is possible to grasp which distribution information is distributed to which portable terminal.
The usage information includes one or both of the usage time of a store provided in the facility and the usage amount used by a visitor at the store. By referring to this usage information, it is possible to ascertain the time when the visitor used the store (for example, the entrance time or the store opening time), the amount of purchase of the product, and the price paid for the service. Note that the usage information may include the name of the purchased product or the service name.

The information acquisition unit 21 corresponds to a usage information acquisition unit and an ID information acquisition unit.
The distribution information to which the ID information is added includes information related to the electronic coupon. An electronic coupon is information for displaying, for example, a coupon that can be used at a store in a complex commercial facility on the screen of a mobile terminal, and the electronic coupon displayed on the screen is displayed at the store for a discount. And services such as benefits.

The total information database 22 stores ID information acquired by the information acquisition unit 21 and usage information in association with each other.
The tabulation unit 23 tabulates various information stored in the tabulation information database 22.

The store terminal 6 is provided in each store in the complex commercial facility, acquires the ID information and usage information added to the electronic coupon, and sends the acquired ID information and usage information to the tabulation system 2 via the network 7. Send. The ID information is acquired by the store clerk reading the ID information displayed on the screen of the portable terminal and inputting it to the store terminal 6 using an input device such as a numeric keypad. Further, the ID information may be displayed as a barcode on the screen, and the barcode may be read by a barcode reader and input to the store terminal 6. This store terminal 6 is, for example, a POS (Point
of Sales) or an information processing terminal such as a personal computer.

  The usage information is acquired by, for example, acquiring the payment related to the use of the store together with the information on the usage time using the data obtained by electronic payment between the mobile terminal and the store terminal 6. The usage information is also acquired in non-electronic settlement, for example, in which a store clerk reads ID information displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal and simultaneously inputs the amount with a numeric keypad.

  The network 7 is a network that uses the Internet, a telephone line, a dedicated line, and the like, and is also intended for wired or wireless.

Next, the operation of distributing the distribution information of the facility visitor guidance system 10 in the configuration of FIG. 1 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.
Here, the distribution information requested from each store in the complex commercial facility is distributed to the distribution information by the active formation function of the distribution information management unit 15 based on the specified distribution time and the attribute information specifying the distribution target. Is prepared in advance and stored in the distribution information database 12 in FIG.
In the flowchart of FIG. 4, the case where the mobile phone 3 is used as the mobile terminal will be described, but the same applies to the information terminal 4.

  First, when a visitor carrying the mobile phone 3 comes into the complex commercial facility, an automatic site access device 3a is rented to the visitor by a staff member of the complex commercial facility. A visitor connects the site automatic access device 3a to the mobile phone 3, accesses the welcome page of the information distribution server 1, and requests participation registration (step S1). Here, the destination information such as an e-mail address, category information, and model information is entered on the reception form and submitted to the attendant. The attendant registers the information entered on the reception form using a keyboard, mouse, etc. May be performed. In this way, registration information is acquired in the facility. In addition, registration information may be acquired by inputting transmission destination information, category information, and model information using a computer terminal separately provided in the facility.

  When the welcome page is accessed, a display for prompting selection of category information as shown in FIG. 4A is made on the screen of the mobile phone 3, for example. When the visitor selects and clicks, for example, “couple” from the category information on the screen (step S2), the mail software of the site automatic access device 3a is activated, and the e-mail address notification function is used. The destination information of the e-mail address, the model information, and the category information “couple” are transmitted from the mobile phone 3 as reply information (for example, mail) to the information distribution server 1 and registered as registration information in the destination DB 13. (Steps S3 and S4). The above-described steps S1 to S4 are performed every time there is a visitor registration request, and participation registration processing is performed.

  By performing the participation registration process, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, transmission destination information that is an example of registration information is registered in each category information in the database in the transmission destination DB 13. Although not shown, model information is also stored in association with destination information such as an e-mail address.

  Next, the distribution unit 14 distributes the distribution information in which the attribute information and the distribution time are set according to the automatic distribution function as an e-mail to the e-mail address that is the transmission destination information stored in the transmission destination DB 13. (Step S5). Thereby, the delivery destination information according to the category information of the visitors is delivered as an e-mail at the designated time.

  Further, the distribution unit 14 reads out the model information corresponding to the e-mail address that is the transmission destination information to be transmitted from the transmission destination DB 13 and converts the distribution information into a format corresponding to the read out model information when transmitting the e-mail. And delivered (step S6). Thereby, it is possible to distribute the distribution information that is easy to read to the visitors. In this case, it is assumed that data recording the correspondence between the model information and the format of the model is prepared.

  After the electronic mail is distributed, the distributed electronic mail is displayed on the screen of the mobile phone 3. When the distribution information regarding the electronic coupon is distributed, the coupon is displayed together with the ID information on the screen. When the visitor uses the store using the coupon displayed on the screen and makes an electronic payment, the store clerk reads the ID information on the screen of the mobile phone 3 and reads from the store terminal 6. Usage information that has been electronically settled together with the ID information is sent to the counting system 2 (step S7).

When the information acquisition unit 21 of the tabulation system 2 acquires the ID information and the usage information transmitted from the store terminal 6 by the information acquisition unit 21, the acquired ID information and the usage information are stored in association with the tabulation DB 22, The data is totaled by the totaling unit 23 (step S8). In this aggregation, the relative evaluation of the contents / delivery time of the distribution information and the usage rate / usage amount / usage time is analyzed, and ranking is performed based on the evaluation result information subjected to the relative evaluation (step S9).
This evaluation result is reflected at the time of formation setting for distributing distribution information next time (step S10).

  In accordance with the procedure described above, the attendee registration is performed, and distribution information according to the category information of the visitor is distributed at a designated time. Thereby, for example, a visitor can be made conscious of the event for which the time was decided.

Next, processing for setting a formation will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a case will be described in which formation is set by the distribution information management unit 15 of the information distribution server 1 using an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse provided outside.
First, when a formation setting instruction is input, a formation selection screen as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display screen of the display device connected to the information distribution server 1. Then, when a new registration button indicated by symbol a is clicked to newly set a formation, a transition is made to the formation registration screen shown in FIG. Then, after the formation name to be newly registered and the formation outline are input, when the registration button (reference symbol b) is clicked, a transition is made to a confirmation screen shown in FIG.

Then, after the input content is confirmed, when the setting button (symbol c) is clicked, a transition is made to the screen shown in FIG. Here, the attribute information for designating the category information of the visitors to whom the distribution information is distributed is set. In setting this attribute information, a participant category is designated from a pull-down menu indicated by symbol d. After the participant category, which is attribute information, is specified, when the new placement button of the scenario with symbol e is clicked, the screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed as a pop-up screen. Then, after the execution time is input in the execution time input field indicated by reference sign f, when the new placement button with reference sign 1 along the scenario name of the distribution information is clicked, for the clicked distribution information, the reference sign f The execution time input in the execution time input field indicated by is set as a formation. Then, the scenario for which the execution time is set is registered, for example, in the confirmation table indicated by the symbol g in FIG.
In this way, the formation is set.

  The formation may be set not only by transmitting the same distribution information to visitors who have the same category information but also by distributing distribution information of different stores. The stores used by visitors can be sorted, and congestion caused by the concentration of visitors at one store can be eliminated.

Next, a confirmation process for confirming the state of the screen of the mobile phone 3 when the distribution information of the set formation is distributed will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, when a preview request for performing the confirmation process is input, a screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. When the “Register / Delete Preview Address” button indicated by symbol h is clicked from this screen, the screen shown in FIG. 12 is displayed. Here, an e-mail address, which is transmission destination information of the mobile phone 3 for preview, is input into the e-mail address field, a model name as model information is input into the mobile phone type field, and a registration button is clicked. Then, the screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed.

  In FIG. 13, when a transmission button (symbol i) of a formation to be checked is clicked among currently registered formations, distribution information is sent to the e-mail address of the registered destination information in FIG. Will be sent immediately.

Next, information transmitted from the mobile phone 3 to the information distribution server 1 when mail is transmitted from the welcome page will be described with reference to FIG.
After the welcome page is displayed on the mobile phone 3 as indicated by the symbol j in FIG. 14, when the corresponding category is clicked by the visitor, the registration information indicated by the symbol k is transmitted to the information distribution server 1. . Among the data indicated by the symbol k, the e-mail address that is the transmission destination information of the mobile phone 3 is set as “From” data, and is transmitted to the address of the information distribution server 1 of “To” indicating the transmission destination. . In this case, the category information selected by the visitor is set as “CATE = 1”. Here, 1 is information indicating the category information, and corresponds to “couple”, for example.

In addition, “mid = N12i” indicating model information is set. Here, n = 12i corresponds to the model name of the mobile phone 3.
Such various types of information are read by the site automatic access device 3 a and transmitted to the information distribution server 1 by the mobile phone 3.

Next, an information distribution system in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information distribution system according to the second embodiment. In this figure, portions corresponding to the respective portions in FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and portions different from the functions in FIG. 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the category information received by the registration information receiving unit 11 includes an attribute indicating the visitor's attribute, a purpose indicating the visitor's purpose, a place indicating the visitor's destination, and a time for the visitor to travel. A time zone indicating a zone is included, and this category information is stored in the destination database 13. Note that the attribute here corresponds to the attribute information in the first embodiment.

The distribution information database 12 stores distribution information in which a distribution time is set in advance, and distribution information in which a time to be distributed is set as a distribution time based on an elapsed time from the start of distribution of distribution information to the mobile terminal. Remember. This distribution information will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. As shown in this figure, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the delivery time in the first embodiment is set so that the delivery time is transmitted at a preset time (hereinafter referred to as solid formation). However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the time from the start of distribution to the registered mobile terminal until distribution information is distributed is set in the distribution information as an offset time (hereinafter, referred to as “offset time”). This is called offset formation).
Here, as an example, distribution information (e-mails D to F) in which the offset time is set to 45 minutes, 60 minutes, and 135 minutes is shown. The distribution start may be performed after the transmission destination information of the mobile terminal is registered in the information distribution server 1, for example, based on the time when the transmission destination information is registered in the information distribution server 1. 1 may determine the distribution start timing, or may determine the distribution start timing based on a transmission start instruction transmitted from the portable terminal.
In addition to the offset time, distribution category information for specifying a distribution target category (corresponding to the “classification” described above) is set in advance in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database 12. This distribution category information includes, for example, attributes, purposes, places, time zones, and the like.

  When the distribution unit 14 distributes the distribution information, the transmission destination information in which the category information corresponding to the distribution category information set in the distribution information is set based on the category information included in the registration information. Distribute distribution information to mobile terminals.

  Further, the distribution unit 14 transmits the transmission included in the registration information based on the offset time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database 12 and the elapsed time from the distribution information distribution start instruction to the portable terminal. Distribution information is distributed to portable terminals for which destination information is set. That is, the distribution unit 14 distributes the distribution information to the mobile terminal having the transmission destination information in which the elapsed time and the offset time match and the category information and the distribution category information match.

The tag 70 is an IC tag and includes a non-contact type, a contact type, and a hybrid type. For example, the tag 70 is an RFID (Radio Frequency).
An identification) tag that stores a visitor ID, which is information for identifying the visitor, communicates with the reader / writer 50, transmits the visitor ID to the reader / writer 50, and from the reader / writer 50 The reader / writer ID of the reader / writer 50 to be transmitted is stored. The reader / writer ID is stored every time communication with the reader / writer 50 is performed. This tag 70 is issued to each visitor who visits the complex commercial facility and is carried by each visitor. The tag 70 is attached to a medium such as an admission ticket for entering a portable terminal or a complex commercial facility, for example. A plurality of reader / writers 50 are installed, and a unique reader / writer ID is assigned to each reader / writer 50. The reader / writer ID is transmitted as a position ID from the scanner management apparatus 51 to the information distribution server 1. By using this position ID, it is possible to specify the place where the user communicated with the reader / writer 50 using the tag.

  The position ID is information for identifying each reader / writer 50, and the position of each reader / writer 50 provided in the complex commercial facility can be identified and grasped by the reader / writer ID. Thereby, by grasping the position ID of the reader / writer 50 that has detected the tag ID of the tag 70, the position of the visitor can be grasped.

  The reader / writer 50 is provided in the commercial area and communicates with the tag 70 that is close to the communicable area to acquire the visitor ID, and the acquired visitor ID and the reader / writer ID set for itself are obtained. Correspondingly, it is transmitted to the scanner management apparatus 51 as position information.

The scanner management apparatus 51 is connected to each reader / writer 50, and transmits position information transmitted from the reader / writer 50 to the information distribution server 1 via the network 7.
In addition to reading the visitor ID from the tag 70, the reader / writer 50 has a function of transmitting data to the tag 70 and storing it in the tag 70. Any device other than the reader / writer 50 may be used as long as the visitor ID can be read from the tag 70. In addition, a device other than the reader / writer 50 may be used as long as it has a function of reading a visitor ID from the tag 70 and a function of transmitting data to the tag 70 and storing it in the tag 70. Furthermore, the tag 70 may be provided in a chip case having a character shape as shown in FIG. 18 so that the user can carry it as a key holder or a strap of a portable terminal. In this case, the IC part 70a and the antenna part 70b of the tag 70 are molded and fixed with resin in the case member 70c, and the case member 70c and the lid member 70d are joined.

  Next, processing for distributing distribution information in the information distribution system in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the process of delivering the delivery information, and FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the transition of the display screen of the mobile phone 3. Here, the distribution information requested from each store in the complex commercial facility is distributed by the active formation function of the distribution information management unit 15 based on the specified distribution time and distribution time and the category information specifying the distribution target. The distribution information is prepared for distribution in advance and stored in the distribution DB 12.

  When registering participation using the tag 70, the visitor obtains the tag 70 distributed or sold around the complex commercial facility. This tag 70 is attached to a mount on which an e-mail address and a visitor ID for registering the destination information of the portable terminal are registered in the information distribution server 1. Then, the visitor sends a visitor ID to the e-mail address written on the mount using the mobile phone 3, and makes a participation registration request. As a result, the destination information and the visitor ID are associated and registered in the information distribution server 1 (step S21 in FIG. 19). After the destination information is registered, the tag 70 is carried by the visitor by being attached to the front or back surface of the mobile phone 3 by the visitor.

  When a visitor visits the complex commercial facility and wants information on the complex commercial facility, the cellular phone 3 to which the tag 70 is attached is brought close to the communication area of the reader / writer 50. The reader / writer 50 communicates with the tag 70 approaching within the communicable area, performs authentication processing, and when the authentication is completed, acquires the visitor ID from the tag 70 and sets the acquired visitor ID and itself. The reader / writer ID thus associated is transmitted as position information to the information distribution server 1 via the scanner management apparatus 51 and the network 7.

When the location information is transmitted, the registration information receiving unit 11 of the information distribution server 1 reads the destination information corresponding to the visitor ID from the destination information DB 13 based on the visitor ID included in the location information. When the transmission destination information is read, the distribution unit 14 confirms whether or not to start the information distribution service as shown in FIG. 20A with respect to the terminal of the read transmission destination information. Is transmitted (step S22 in FIG. 19). Then, when “Yes” is clicked by the user and an instruction to start information distribution is given from the mobile phone 3, the distribution unit 14 transmits content for setting category information as shown in FIG. (Step S23 in FIG. 19, reference numeral (b) in FIG. 20). At this time, the category information may be set for a plurality of category information such as a first category, a second category,... As shown in FIGS. In this case, also for the distribution information, a plurality of distribution category information is set in advance corresponding to the category information.
When the category information is selected by the user and the selected category information is transmitted from the mobile phone 3, the distribution unit 14 transmits a service start confirmation content as shown in FIG. 19 step S24).

  When performing participation registration using the site automatic access device 3a, the visitor obtains the site automatic access device 3a and connects it to the data communication terminal of the mobile phone 3 (step S25 in FIG. 19). After the welcome page is accessed, participation registration is performed. Here, confirmation of the start of the mail delivery service is performed (step S26 in FIG. 19, symbol (a) in FIG. 20), and category information is set (step S23 in FIG. 19, symbol (b) in FIG. 20). The mail software of the site automatic access device 3a is activated, and the destination information of the email address and the model information are sent from the mobile phone 3 to the information distribution server 1 as reply information (for example, mail) and registered in the destination DB 13 It is registered as information (steps S23 and S24 in FIG. 19). Then, a service start confirmation content as shown in FIG. 19D is transmitted to the mobile phone 3.

  By performing the participation registration process, transmission destination information is registered in the transmission destination DB 13 (step S27 in FIG. 19). Then, the distribution unit 14 uses the distribution information in which the category information, the distribution time, and the distribution time are set in advance by the distribution information management unit 15 according to the automatic distribution function, and is an e-mail address that is transmission destination information stored in the transmission destination DB 13 Delivered as an email. (FIG. 19, step S28). As a result, the destination information corresponding to the category information of the visitor is distributed as an e-mail based on the designated time or the elapsed time from the time of registration and the category information.

Next, the delivery of electronic mail in step S28 of FIG. 19 will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.
A) Category Information of “Location” In the case of setting category information about a location in FIG. 20B, the excursion range is determined in advance according to the contents of the distribution information, and distribution within the excursion range is performed. Information is distributed based on the distribution time by solid formation and the distribution time by offset formation. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, when the three types of places “Store A”, “Square B”, and “Region C” are determined, the excursion range is shown in FIG. 20 (b). Determined by the user. Note that the “location” of the category information may not be selected by the user. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, a site automatic access device 3a provided with a function for transmitting location identification information for specifying the excursion range is installed in each excursion range for distributing the distribution information. . When distribution information regarding the location is desired, the user goes to the location, connects the site automatic access device 3a to the mobile phone 3, and performs participation registration for information distribution. Thereby, location identification information is notified to the information distribution server 1, and category information about the location is determined. Similarly, the reader / writer 50 can determine the category information about the place by transmitting the position information to the information distribution server 1.

  Next, a case where an e-mail is transmitted to the mobile phone 3 after the “location” of the category information is set will be described with reference to FIG. When the user brings the mobile phone 3 attached with the tag 70 close to the reader / writer 50 installed in the store A at 11:20, participation registration is performed, and distribution of distribution information is started, distribution time 10 The distribution information set to minutes, 25 minutes, and 50 minutes is distributed 10 minutes, 25 minutes, and 50 minutes after the registration time according to the elapsed time, respectively (see symbols a, b, and 22 in FIG. 22). c, d). Furthermore, the lunch information whose distribution time is set to 12:00 by the solid formation is transmitted to the mobile phone 3 at 12:00 regardless of the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the mobile phone 3. When the withdrawal time set in advance by the offset formation is reached, the transmission destination information of the user is deleted and the membership is withdrawn. In this case, withdrawal means that the transmission destination information of the portable terminal is deleted from the transmission destination information database 13. This withdrawal time may be set in advance, or may be withdrawn when the final delivery information set by the offset formation is delivered. In addition, the registration at the “location” that has already been registered may be canceled by the visitor newly registering at another location before the withdrawal. By performing this withdrawal process, it is possible to distribute information closely related to the area. In the categories described below, the withdrawal process is performed in the same manner, such as when the withdrawal time is reached, when the final delivery information is delivered, when a new registration is performed, and so on.

And if a visitor registers for participation in the square B after moving to the square B, the delivery information for excursion in the square B will be delivered according to elapsed time (FIG. 22 code | symbol d, e, f). . Further, when the visitor moves to the region C and is registered for participation, distribution information regarding the region C is transmitted according to the elapsed time from the participation registration (reference numerals g and h in FIG. 22). Here, the tee time information set at 15:00 by the solid formation is transmitted to the mobile phone 3 at 15:00 regardless of the elapsed time.
The distribution information set by the solid formation is transmitted in common to the mobile terminals registered for participation regardless of the category information of the place. However, the mobile terminal cannot receive the distribution information by the solid formation when the participation registration is not performed at the distribution time.

When a location is set as the category information, the distribution time of the distribution information is set in consideration of the time spent at the destination within the excursion range and the time for moving between the destinations. For example, when there are general stores a, b, and c in FIG. 21, the time is set in consideration of the time for selecting an item in each general store and the time for moving between the general stores. Thereby, the visitor can efficiently travel within the travel range according to the distribution information. Thereby, it is possible to effectively use and enjoy the wasted time.
In addition, since the complex commercial facility traders can have visitors travel around the facility without waste, they can provide facilities with improved entertainment and give the impression that they want to visit again. Is possible.

B) About “Attribute” Category Information Next, a case where “attribute” is set as category information in the setting of the first category shown in FIG. 20B will be described with reference to FIG. A mobile terminal with “attribute” set as “friend” and a mobile terminal with “family” enter the same complex commercial facility, and are simultaneously registered for participation using the tag 70 or the automatic site access device 3a. Then, distribution information for traveling around the attraction and the general store is distributed to the portable terminal set with “friend” according to the elapsed time (reference symbols a, b, and c in FIG. 23). On the other hand, information on newly established parks and toy sale information are distributed to mobile terminals set with "Family" at different timings from mobile terminals set with "Friends" depending on the elapsed time. .
Here, the distribution information set by the offset formation is distributed at different times to the mobile terminal set to “friend” and the mobile terminal set to “family”, but the distribution information set by the solid formation is distributed. Are delivered at the same time.
In this way, by setting attributes in the category information, it is possible to have the facility travel around according to the tastes and hobbies of the visitors.

C) About “Category” Category Information Next, distribution of distribution information when “purpose” is set as category information in the setting of the first category shown in FIG. To do. When the mobile terminal with “Vehicle Center” set for “purpose” and the mobile terminal with “Character Center” enter the same amusement park and register for participation, the mobile terminal with “Vehicle” set The distribution information centered on a vehicle such as a roller coaster or a ferris wheel is based on the time spent on the vehicle, the time to move between the vehicles, and the distribution information set based on the route as the elapsed time since registration. In response to this, it is distributed (references a, b, c, d in FIG. 24). On the other hand, for mobile terminals with “Character Center” set, the “Vehicle Center” is set according to the elapsed time for information on the attraction of the character, such as the attraction that the character dances and the attraction that the character sings. It is delivered at a different timing from the mobile terminal.

On the other hand, you may make it provide "all" category information which makes all the attractions in an amusement park the route. In this case, distribution information for efficiently traveling around the amusement park is set using an offset formation. At this time, a registration acceptance period in which “all” category information can be set is provided based on the time required to circulate all the attractions.
Here, the distribution information set by the offset formation is distributed at different times to the mobile terminal set to “vehicle center” and the mobile terminal set to “character center”, but set by the solid formation. Distribution information is distributed at the same time.
In this way, by setting the purpose in the category information, it is possible to provide a tour route to achieve the purpose of the visitor, and the visitor can achieve the purpose without planning the tour route by himself / herself. It becomes possible to do. Thereby, the merchant of a complex commercial facility can improve the entertainment for visitors.

D) About “Time Zone” Category Information Next, a case where “time zone” is set as category information in the setting of the first category shown in FIG. 20B will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram for describing distribution information distributed in the “time zone” category. As shown in this figure, when the category information is “time zone”, the distribution information includes information about services received for each time zone in the complex commercial facility. For example, if a visitor visits a complex commercial facility in the daytime and wants information about night sales in the complex commercial facility, specify the “night” of the “time zone” in the category information, and the information distribution server 1 is requested to send information. As a result, information regarding services that can be received at night, such as “Tonight's live performance”, “Night view spot”, “Secondary party shop”, etc., are sent to the mobile terminal that has requested transmission of distribution information from the information distribution server 1 Is sent.

  Here, when the category information is set for “time zone”, the distribution information is preferably distributed by offset formation, and the distribution time is preferably set to “0 minutes”. As a result, it is possible to quickly convey the information that visitors need, so visitors can know in advance about the services that can be received in a certain period of time and plan the excursions themselves in advance. It is. At this time, the distribution information set by the solid formation may also be distributed.

  In the embodiment described above, the distribution information may change the content of the information for a specific day. For example, as shown in FIG. 26, Sunday is information pattern A, weekdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are patterns B, C, and D, respectively, and information patterns E and F are used for days with events such as Christmas and New Year's Eve. The distribution information corresponding to is transmitted.

In the above-described embodiment, the method for registering the transmission destination information using the tag 70 can be implemented by the following method.
Registration Example A. a. The attendant gives the participation application form with the tag 70 attached thereto to the visitors.
b. The visitor fills in the participation application form with the e-mail address, which is one of the destination information as the entry items, and the model name of the portable terminal in the model information, and gives it to the attendant.
c. The staff associates the e-mail address entered on the participation application form, the model name of the mobile terminal, and the tag ID of the tag 70 attached to the participation application form, and inputs them from an input device (not shown) to send to the destination DB 13. Register with. Then, the tag 70 is removed from the participation application form and handed over to the relevant visitors. This tag ID becomes a visitor ID.

Registration example B. a. The visitor inputs an e-mail address, which is one of the transmission destination information of his / her mobile terminal, and the model name of the mobile terminal as model information to the tag issuing device.
b. The tag issuing device temporarily holds the input e-mail address and model name, and discharges the tag 70 stored therein to the takeout port.
c. A visitor receives the tag 70 discharged | emitted by the taking-out port.
d. The tag issuing device uses the tag ID of the discharged tag 70 as the visitor ID, and stores it in the transmission destination DB 13 in association with the temporarily held e-mail address and model name.

  Registration example B. The tag 70 to be issued may be integrated with the entrance ticket of the facility. Thereby, it is possible to have the tag 70 without making the attendee aware of the presence of the tag 70.

  Note that the aggregation system 2 in FIG. 1 may be applied to the information distribution system in FIG.

Next, a case where distribution information is set in the information distribution server 1 will be described as a third embodiment. For setting the distribution information, “create scenario”, “create table”, “create formation”, and “create component” are performed. Each will be described in turn below.
1) Scenario creation a) Scenario A scenario consists of a scenario mail received by a mobile terminal of a visitor and a scenario page that can be browsed by clicking a link button provided in the scenario page. This scenario is constituted by at least one scenario mail, and at least one scenario page is provided as necessary. When creating this scenario, for example, as shown in FIG. 27, it is created using a scenario template. In FIG. 27A, the scenario template 1 includes one scenario mail, one scenario page 1 associated with the scenario mail, and three scenario pages associated with the scenario page 1. In FIG. 27 (b), scenario template 2 is composed of one scenario mail and one scenario page 1, and FIG. 27 (c) illustrates a case where scenario template 3 is composed of only one scenario mail. Yes.

b) Scenario Creation Scenarios are created by entering the scenario name in the scenario name entry field shown in symbol (a) on the scenario creation and editing screen shown in FIG. 28, and the scenario template in the column shown in symbol (b). A scenario is generated by entering a number and clicking a new creation button (symbol (d)). Here, by clicking a scenario selection button (symbol (c)), it is possible to select and determine a scenario template number from the scenario template list as shown in FIG.

c) Entry of scenario contents Next, in the email text creation screen for the created scenario shown in FIG. 29, enter the email subject and email text in the email subject entry field and email text entry field shown in (reference (a)), respectively. To do. Here, after inputting the scenario mail, the button shown in (reference (c)) is clicked to switch to the scenario page input screen, and the mail subject and the mail text are also input for each scenario page.
Then, the association about the link between the scenario mail and the scenario page is entered in the input field (symbol (c)). After the input is completed, the scenario ID is set by clicking the OK button, and the screen shifts to the scenario creation screen of FIG. When the list display button (symbol (e)) is clicked, a list of created scenarios can be confirmed as shown in FIG. Here, it is possible to confirm the image diagram of the screen when the scenario is deleted by the delete button, the scenario is edited by the edit button, and the scenario is transmitted to the mobile terminal by the preview button.

2) Creating a table a) About a table After creating a scenario, create a table. The table here is arranged in time series and is the minimum unit of the distribution schedule. In addition, as shown in FIG. 31, the table includes a solid table shown in FIG. 31 (a) that is a table for distributing distribution information by solid formation, and an offset table that is a table for distributing distribution information by offset formation. FIG. 31 (c) shows two types of (b). This table includes one or more scenarios.

b) Creating a table When creating a new table, enter the table name and table type (solid formation or offset formation) on the table creation and editing screen shown in FIG. 32, and a new creation button (symbol (a)). Click to move to the table basic information input screen (FIG. 33). In FIG. 33, the scenario ID to be set in the table and the delivery time are input and the add button (symbol (a)) is clicked. Further, after the selection button (symbol (b)) is clicked to move to the scenario selection screen of FIG. 34 (a), the list display button (symbol (b)) is clicked, and the scenario list in FIG. 34 (b) is displayed. Select a scenario from the list. In FIG. 34A, a keyword input field (symbol (c)) of a scenario name keyword may be input and searched. The table created in this way is set with a table ID and registered in the table list (reference (a)) in FIG.

3) Creation of formation a) About the formation After the table is created, create the formation. Here, the formation is a distribution schedule provided for each category information as shown in FIG. 35, and one or both of a solid table and an offset table are provided as shown in FIG.

  When creating a new formation, the formation name and category information are input on the formation creation and editing screen shown in FIG. 37, and a new creation button (symbol (a)) is clicked. Then, the screen shifts to the formation basic information setting screen shown in FIG. 38, and the table ID to be added to the formation is input, or the formation is set from the table selection screen of FIG. 39 output by clicking the selection button. Click the table selection button to set the table to the formation. As a result, a table is set for the formation, and the created formation is registered with the formation list (reference (b)) in FIG.

4) Component creation a) About the component After the formation is created, the component is set. Here, the component is a distribution schedule within a predetermined period such as every day or every week, and at least one formation is set. In addition, the delivery date is set in the component. An example of this component is shown in FIG. In this figure, the component A has three formations with category information of couple, family, and friends, and the component B has one formation with category information of couple.

b) Component Creation When creating a component, on the component creation and editing screen of FIG. 41, the component name and distribution date are input, the new creation button (symbol (a)) is clicked, and the component basic shown in FIG. Move to the information setting screen. Then, on the component basic information setting screen, the formation ID to be set for the component is input and the add button (symbol (a)) is clicked, or the selection button (symbol (b)) is clicked, and the formation shown in FIG. Display the selection screen, click the formation selection button to set from the displayed formations, and set the formation to the component. Then, the set component is registered with a component calendar (reference (a)) for checking the component schedule shown in FIG. 44, with the component ID set.

c) Registering a Component in the Distribution Schedule When starting distribution of distribution information based on the created component, click the refresh button (symbol (b)) in FIG. Thereby, it reflects on the system of the information delivery server 1, and a scenario is delivered to a portable terminal according to category information according to the set schedule.

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the information distribution system and the aggregation system are provided in the complex commercial facility has been described. However, information regarding the guidance of the facility can be distributed within a limited range of facilities. As long as it is a thing, you may make it provide the information delivery system 10 and the totaling system 2 in addition to complex commercial facilities. For example, the present invention can be applied to complex or single facilities such as shopping malls, buildings, amusement parks, museums, art galleries, expositions, etc., and theme parks, and can distribute guide information in the facilities.
In addition, a complex or single facility may not actually have a building, so if it can deliver distribution information according to the area and location for each area and location, it will be outdoors. You may make it use in.

  1 for realizing the functions of the registration information receiving unit 11, the distribution unit 14, and the distribution information management unit 15 of the information distribution server 1 in FIG. 1, and the functions of the information acquisition unit 21 and the totaling unit 23 of the counting system 2 in FIG. Information distribution management and tabulation management may be performed by recording the program on a computer-readable recording medium, reading the program recorded on the recording medium into a computer system, and executing the program. Here, the “computer system” includes an OS and hardware such as peripheral devices.

Further, the “computer system” includes a homepage providing environment (or display environment) if a WWW system is used.
The “computer-readable recording medium” refers to a storage device such as a flexible medium, a magneto-optical disk, a portable medium such as a ROM and a CD-ROM, and a hard disk incorporated in a computer system. Furthermore, the “computer-readable recording medium” dynamically holds a program for a short time like a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line. In this case, a volatile memory in a computer system serving as a server or a client in that case, and a program that holds a program for a certain period of time are also included. The program may be a program for realizing a part of the functions described above, and may be a program capable of realizing the functions described above in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes design and the like within a scope not departing from the gist of the present invention.

1 is a schematic block diagram illustrating a configuration of a facility visitor guidance system 10 to which an information distribution server and a totaling system according to an embodiment of the present invention are applied. 4 is a diagram for describing functions of a distribution information management unit 15. 4 is a diagram for describing functions of a distribution information management unit 15. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the operation | movement which distributes the delivery information of the facility visitor guidance system. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of registration information stored by category in the transmission destination information database 13; It is a figure for demonstrating the case where formation is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where formation is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where formation is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where formation is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where formation is set. It is a figure for demonstrating the confirmation process for confirming the state displayed on the screen of a mobile telephone when delivery information is delivered. It is a figure for demonstrating the confirmation process for confirming the state displayed on the screen of a mobile telephone when delivery information is delivered. It is a figure for demonstrating the confirmation process for confirming the state displayed on the screen of a mobile telephone when delivery information is delivered. It is a figure for demonstrating the information transmitted to the information delivery server 1 from a mobile telephone, when mail is transmitted from a welcome page. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the information delivery system in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating category information. It is a figure for demonstrating the solid formation and offset formation set to delivery information. It is drawing for demonstrating the shape in other embodiment of the tag. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process which distributes the delivery information of the information delivery system in 2nd Embodiment. It is drawing for demonstrating the transition of the display screen of the mobile telephone 3 in 2nd Embodiment. It is drawing for demonstrating the excursion range when a place is set as category information. 6 is a diagram for describing a timing at which an e-mail is transmitted to the mobile phone 3 when “location” is set in the category information. It is a figure for demonstrating the condition where delivery information is delivered when "attribute" is set as category information. It is a figure for demonstrating the condition where distribution information is distributed when "purpose" is set as category information. It is a figure for demonstrating the delivery information delivered when the category information of a "time slot | zone" is set. It is drawing which shows an example in the case of changing the content of delivery information about a specific day. It is drawing which shows an example of a scenario template. It is drawing which shows an example of the creation and edit screen of a scenario. It is drawing which shows an example of the mail text preparation screen of a scenario. It is drawing which shows an example of the screen which confirms the list of the created scenarios. It is drawing for demonstrating a table. It is drawing which shows an example of the screen of creation and edit of a table. It is drawing which shows an example of the screen which performs the setting of a table. It is drawing which shows an example of a scenario selection screen. It is drawing for demonstrating formation. It is a figure for demonstrating the solid table and offset table which are provided in formation. It is drawing which shows an example of a creation and edit screen of formation. It is drawing which shows an example of a formation basic information setting screen. It is drawing which shows an example of a table selection screen. It is drawing for demonstrating a component. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a component creation and editing screen. It is drawing which shows an example of the setting screen of component basic information. It is drawing which shows an example of the selection screen of formation. It is drawing which shows an example of the creation and edit screen of the component displayed about the schedule of the component.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information distribution server 2 Total system 3 Cellular phone 4 Information terminal 5 Wireless base station 6 Store terminal 7 Network 10 Facility visitor guidance system 11 Registration information reception part 12 Distribution information database 13 Transmission destination information database 14 Distribution part 15 Distribution information management part 21 Information Acquisition Unit 22 Total Information Database 23 Total Unit 50 Reader / Writer 51 Scanner Management Device 70 Tag

Claims (18)

An information distribution server used in an information distribution system that distributes distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility,
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. Registration information receiving means for deleting registration information that has already been registered when registration is newly performed at another location in the facility;
Information for identifying a place in the facility is set, and distribution information set in advance as a distribution time is stored based on an elapsed time from the start of distribution of distribution information to the portable terminal. A distribution information database;
Registration information that has not been deleted is registered among the distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor by the registration information receiving means. The transmission destination information included in the registration information is set based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution and the information for identifying the location in the facility, with the time being the distribution start of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. Distribution means for distributing the distribution information corresponding to the location where the portable terminal is registered to the portable terminal;
An information distribution server characterized by comprising: An information distribution server used in an information distribution system that distributes distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility,
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. Registration information receiving means for deleting registration information that has already been registered when registration is newly performed at another location in the facility;
The distribution information in which the time to be distributed is set in advance as the distribution time and the information for identifying the location in the facility are set, and the distribution is performed based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the distribution information to the portable terminal. A distribution information database that stores distribution information set in advance as a distribution time;
Registration information that has not been deleted is registered among the distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the registration information that is registered according to the registration instruction from the visitor by the registration information receiving means. The transmission destination information included in the registration information is set based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution and the information for identifying the location in the facility, with the time being the distribution start of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. Distribution means for distributing the distribution information corresponding to the location where the portable terminal is registered to a portable terminal;
An information distribution server characterized by comprising: The registration information includes category information indicating a category of a visitor carrying the mobile terminal,
The distribution information further includes distribution category information for specifying a distribution target category in advance,
When the distribution means distributes the distribution information, the distribution means distributes the distribution information to a mobile terminal in which transmission destination information in which category information corresponding to the distribution category information set in the distribution information is set is set. The information distribution server according to claim 1, wherein the information distribution server is an information distribution server. The distribution information server according to claim 3, wherein the category information and the distribution category information include at least one of an attribute, a purpose, and a time zone. The information distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the distribution information is guidance information for guiding the inside of a facility. 6. The information distribution server according to claim 1, wherein the distribution information is information that can be distributed electronically. The information distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the distribution information includes information on at least one of entertainment information, a moving image, a game, a program, an electronic coupon, and a ticket. The information distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the registration information is acquired in the facility. A tabulation system that tabulates the usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution server according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
ID information acquisition means for acquiring ID information that is associated with transmission destination information and is added to the distribution information and distributed;
Usage information acquisition means for acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of facilities of visitors who carry the mobile terminal;
A tabulation system comprising: a tabulation information database that stores ID information acquired by the ID information acquisition unit and usage information acquired by the usage information acquisition unit in association with each other. The distribution system to which the ID information is added includes information related to an electronic coupon. 10. The usage information includes information on one or both of a usage time of a store provided in the facility and a usage amount used by a visitor in the store. 10. The counting system according to 10. An information distribution system comprising: an information distribution server that distributes distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility; and a totalization system that totalizes a usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution server,
The information distribution system includes:
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. Registration information receiving means for deleting registration information that has already been registered when registration is newly performed at another location in the facility;
The distribution information in which the time to be distributed is set in advance as the distribution time and the information for identifying the location in the facility are set, and the distribution is performed based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the distribution information to the portable terminal. A distribution information database that stores distribution information set in advance as a distribution time;
Registration information that has not been deleted is registered among the distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the registration information that is registered according to the registration instruction from the visitor by the registration information receiving means. The transmission destination information included in the registration information is set based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution and the information for identifying the location in the facility, with the time being the distribution start of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. Distribution means for distributing the distribution information corresponding to the location where the portable terminal is registered to a portable terminal;
The aggregation system is
ID information acquisition means for acquiring ID information associated with the transmission destination information and added to the distribution information and distributed;
Usage information acquisition means for acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of facilities of visitors who carry the mobile terminal;
An information distribution system comprising: an ID information acquired by the ID information acquisition unit and a total information database for storing the usage information acquired by the usage information acquisition unit in association with each other. An information distribution method used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility,
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. , Delete registration information that has already been registered when a new registration is made at another location in the facility,
The distribution information in which the time to be distributed is set in advance as the distribution time and the information for identifying the place in the facility are set, and are determined based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. The distribution time set in advance as distribution time is stored,
The distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the point in time when the registration information that has not been deleted among the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor is registered to the portable terminal Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution as the distribution start of distribution information and the information for identifying the location in the facility, the mobile terminal for which the destination information included in the registration information is set, Distributing the distribution information corresponding to a location where the mobile terminal is registered. A tabulation method for tabulating the usage status of distribution information distributed by the information distribution method according to claim 13,
Acquire ID information that is associated with destination information and is added to the distribution information and distributed;
Obtaining usage information that is information regarding the use of the facility of the visitor carrying the mobile terminal;
A process for storing the acquired ID information and the usage information in association with each other. A recording medium recording an information distribution program used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility,
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. , A process of deleting registration information that has already been registered when a new registration is made at another location in the facility;
The distribution information in which the time to be distributed is set in advance as the distribution time and the information for identifying the place in the facility are set, and are determined based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. A process for storing the distribution information that is set in advance as the distribution time.
The distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the point in time when the registration information that has not been deleted among the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor is registered to the portable terminal Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution as the distribution start of distribution information and the information for identifying the location in the facility, the mobile terminal for which the destination information included in the registration information is set, A computer-readable recording medium storing an information distribution program for causing a computer to execute a process of distributing the distribution information corresponding to a location where the portable terminal is registered. A recording medium on which is recorded a totaling program for totalizing usage status of distribution information distributed from the information distribution system by executing the information distribution program stored in the recording medium of claim 15,
Processing for acquiring ID information associated with transmission destination information and added to the distribution information and distributed;
A process of acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of the facility of a visitor carrying the mobile terminal;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the aggregation program which makes a computer perform the process which matches and memorize | stores the acquired said ID information and the said usage information. An information distribution program used in an information distribution system for distributing distribution information to a portable terminal carried by a visitor to a facility,
Acquire registration information together with information for identifying the location of the registration target by acquiring transmission destination information, which is information for specifying a portable terminal to which the distribution information is distributed, as registration information according to a registration instruction from the visitor. , A process of deleting registration information that has already been registered when a new registration is made at another location in the facility;
The distribution information in which the time to be distributed is set in advance as the distribution time and the information for identifying the place in the facility are set, and are determined based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution of the distribution information to the mobile terminal. A process for storing the distribution information that is set in advance as the distribution time.
The distribution time set in the distribution information stored in the distribution information database and the point in time when the registration information that has not been deleted among the registration information registered in accordance with the registration instruction from the visitor is registered to the portable terminal Based on the elapsed time from the start of distribution as the distribution start of distribution information and the information for identifying the location in the facility, the mobile terminal for which the destination information included in the registration information is set, An information distribution program causing a computer to execute a process of distributing the distribution information corresponding to a location where the portable terminal is registered. A totaling program for totalizing usage status of distribution information distributed from an information distribution system by executing the information distribution program according to claim 17,
Processing for acquiring ID information associated with transmission destination information and added to the distribution information and distributed;
A process of acquiring usage information that is information related to the use of the facility of a visitor carrying the mobile terminal;
A computer program for causing a computer to execute a process of storing the acquired ID information and the usage information in association with each other.

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