JP2010250623A - Benefit information management system and benefit information management method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a benefit information management system that can be installed at a low cost and a benefit information management method. <P>SOLUTION: In a mobile communication terminal, a control part causes a reading part to read a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicated by a two-dimensional code with logo, and accesses the URL. In a point management server, a control part reads points to be given or the like corresponding to the URL accessed by the mobile communication terminal, from a two-dimensional code DB (Date Base) (step S29). The control part reads login ID (Identification Data) and a password received in a communication part, or points and remaining points corresponding to an individual number from a member DB (step S31). The control part adds the points to be given read from the two-dimensional code DB to the remaining points read from the member DB to update the points (step S32), and updates a point history (step S33). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a privilege information management system and a privilege information management method, and more particularly to a privilege information management system and a privilege information management method that can be introduced at a low cost.

  When a member uses a member store, the point totaling system that counts points according to sales as points earned by the member is connected to a network with multiple member store terminals, and members use the member store. A technique has been proposed in which a point service function is added to a network that counts points according to the sales proceeds as the earned points of the member (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 2965518

  However, the point counting system described in Patent Document 1 has a problem that when a member store has a plurality of stores, a member store terminal has to be installed for each store, so that the introduction costs a huge amount. It was.

  Moreover, in the point totaling system described in Patent Document 1, the point return rate can be made different for each member store, but the point return rate must always be the same at the same member store, and the point return rate is the product. There was also a problem that it was not possible to respond flexibly, such as making it different for each.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a privilege information management system and a privilege information management method that can be introduced at a low cost.

  In order to achieve the above object, a privilege information management system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a communication terminal, user identification information that is connected to the communication terminal via a network, and that can identify a user of the communication terminal. A privilege information management system comprising: a first server computer including a user database that associates and stores user privilege information indicating a privilege given to the user, wherein the communication terminal is a code indicated by a two-dimensional code Code data reading means for reading data; code data transmitting means for transmitting the code data read by the code data reading means and the user identification information to the first server computer via the network; The first server computer sends the code data transmitted by the code data transmission means. Code data receiving means for receiving the user identification information, and the user database associated with the user identification information received by the code data receiving means based on the code data received by the code data receiving means And user privilege information updating means for updating the stored user privilege information.

  In the privilege information management system, the first server computer stores the code data and code privilege information indicating a predetermined privilege in association with each other, and the code received by the code data receiving unit. Code privilege information detecting means for detecting the code privilege information corresponding to the data from the code database, and the user privilege information update means is configured such that the code privilege information detected by the code privilege information detecting means The user privilege information may be updated by adding the privilege to be shown to the privilege indicated by the user privilege information.

  Further, in the privilege information management system, the user database stores the user identification information in association with a point balance as the user privilege information, and the code database stores the code data and the code privilege. Acquired points are stored in association with each other, and the code privilege information detecting means detects the acquired points corresponding to the code data received by the code data receiving means from the code database, and the user The privilege information update means may update the point balance by adding the acquired points detected by the code privilege information detection means to the point balance.

  Further, in the privilege information management system, product specifying information that is connected to the first server computer via the network and can specify a product sold in a store and the two-dimensional code assigned to the product are specified. Further comprising a second server computer including a product database for storing the associated code identification information in association with the code database, the code database further storing the code identification information corresponding to the code data and the code privilege information, The first server computer detects the code identification information corresponding to the code data received by the code data receiving means from the code database, and detects the code identification information detection means by the code identification information detection means The code identification information via the network; Code identification information transmitting means for transmitting to the second server computer, wherein the second server computer receives the code identification information transmitted by the code identification information transmitting means, Product identification information detecting means for detecting the product identification information corresponding to the code identification information received by the code identification information receiving means from the product database, and the number of times the product identification information is detected by the product identification information detecting means. The sales number counting means for counting the number of sales of the product may be included.

  Furthermore, in the privilege information management system, the product database further stores store identification information that can identify a store that sells the product in correspondence with the product identification information and the code identification information, and the product identification information The detecting means detects the product identification information and the store identification information corresponding to the code identification information received by the code identification information receiving means from the product database, and the sales quantity counting means is the product identification information You may make it count the sale number of the said goods for every said store by counting the frequency | count of detection of the said product identification information by an information detection means for every said shop identification information.

  In the privilege information management system, when the first server computer receives the code data by the code data receiving unit, the user privilege information updating unit updates the user privilege information based on the code data. Update determining means for determining whether or not the user privilege information is not yet executed, and the user privilege information updating means is only when the update determining means determines that the user privilege information has not yet been updated. The user privilege information may be updated based on the code data received by the code data receiving unit.

  Further, in the privilege information management system, the code data reading unit reads a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) as the code data, and the code data transmitting unit accesses the URL read by the code data reading unit. The user identification information may be transmitted to the first server computer via the network.

  In order to achieve the above object, a privilege information management method according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a communication terminal, user identification information that is connected to the communication terminal via a network, and that can identify a user of the communication terminal. A privilege information management method in a privilege information management system comprising: a first server computer including a user database that stores user privilege information indicating a privilege given to the user in association with each other. A code data reading step for reading the code data indicated by the dimension code, and a code for transmitting the code data read by the data reading step and the user identification information to the first server computer via the network. A data transmission step, wherein the first server computer includes the code data transmission step; A code data receiving step for receiving the code data and the user identification information transmitted by the client, and the first server computer stores the code data in the user database based on the code data received by the code data receiving step. And a user privilege information update step of updating the user privilege information stored in association with the user identification information received in the code data reception step.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the privilege information management system and privilege information management method which can be introduce | transduced at low cost can be provided.

It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a point management system. (A) is a top view which shows an example of the two-dimensional code with a logo, (b) is a top view which shows an example of a two-dimensional code. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a mobile communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of a mobile communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of a mobile communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of a mobile communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of a mobile communication terminal. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen display of a mobile communication terminal. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a point management server. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a two-dimensional code DB, (b) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a member DB, and (c) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a catalog DB. It is. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a company server. (A) is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of total sales number DB, (b) is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of sales number DB classified by shop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sales number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point exchange process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a point exchange process. It is a top view which shows the modification of the two-dimensional code with a logo.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention will be described.

  First, the configuration of the point management system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the point management system 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the point management system 1 includes a plurality of logo-added two-dimensional codes 10i (i is a natural number), a plurality of mobile communication terminals 20j (j is a natural number), a point management server 30, and a company server. 40, and are connected to each other via a network 50 such as a mobile communication network.

  FIG. 2A is a plan view showing an example of a two-dimensional code with a logo, and FIG. 2B is a plan view showing an example of a two-dimensional code.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i is formed by superimposing a two-dimensional code 11 such as a QR (Quick Response) code (registered trademark) and a logo on which the user can visually recognize the contents. A seal-like printed matter formed together and attached to, for example, a product sold in a store.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the two-dimensional code 11 includes three positioning symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c obtained by combining squares having a specific ratio. For example, a plurality of positioning symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c are provided between the positioning symbols 12a, 12b, and 12c. Square cells are arranged in a matrix.

  In the two-dimensional code 11, various types of information are expressed by a distribution pattern of cells having a predetermined lightness (black in this example) and cells having a predetermined lightness (white in this example) among a plurality of cells.

  Then, the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i shown in FIG. 2A is a circular cell (in this example) in a region having a predetermined brightness or higher in a logo expressing the character “3 points” so as to be visible. In this example, a black cell) is superimposed, and a circular cell (in this example, a white cell) having a predetermined brightness or higher is superimposed on an area of the logo that is lower than the predetermined brightness.

  In the two-dimensional code with logo 10i, the two-dimensional code with a logo is determined according to the distribution pattern of an area of the logo that is less than the predetermined brightness and a cell that is less than the predetermined brightness, and an area of the logo that is the predetermined brightness and the predetermined brightness. Various information such as a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) assigned every 10i is expressed.

  Note that the shape of the cell in the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i is arbitrary, and may be a circle, a polygon, a star, or the like as in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the mobile communication terminal.

  The mobile communication terminal 20j is a mobile phone, for example, and as shown in FIG. 3, the reading unit 21, the display unit 22, the storage unit 23, the operation unit 24, the communication unit 25, and the control unit 26. These are connected to each other via a bus.

  The reading unit 21 includes, for example, a general-purpose two-dimensional code reader. The reading unit 21 captures an image of the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i using, for example, an image sensor such as a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device). Various information such as a URL indicated by the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i is read and supplied to the control unit 26.

  Specifically, in the two-dimensional code 10i with a logo shown in FIG. 2A, the reading unit 21 recognizes an area with less than a predetermined brightness and a cell with less than a predetermined brightness as “0” in the logo. Among these, an area having a predetermined brightness or higher and a cell having a predetermined brightness or higher are recognized as “1”.

  The reading unit 21 reads various information such as a URL from the binary data distribution pattern composed of “0” and “1” recognized as described above.

  The display unit 22 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and displays an image captured by the reading unit 21 as a through image or a URL read by the reading unit 21 under the control of the control unit 26. To do.

  The display unit 22 displays, for example, a login screen shown in FIG. 4, a member registration screen shown in FIG. 5, a my page shown in FIG. 6, a point confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7, a point catalog shown in FIG. .

  The storage unit 23 is composed of, for example, a non-volatile memory and stores an OS (Operating System), various programs, and the like.

  The storage unit 23 includes an individual number unregistered flag and an automatic login flag.

  The individual number unregistered flag is set to ON when the item data input on the member registration screen shown in FIG. 5 is transmitted to the point management server 30 and cleared when the first login is made. Turns off.

  Here, the item data includes the user's name (or nickname), the user's contact information (for example, address, telephone number, postal code, and e-mail address), the user's business type or occupation, login ID and password, etc. It is.

  The automatic login flag is set to an on state when the “automatic login” button displayed on the login screen shown in FIG. 4 is clicked.

  The operation unit 24 is operated by a user and includes, for example, a cross cursor key, an alphanumeric button for inputting numbers and characters, and the like.

  The user operates the operation unit 24 to instruct reading of the URL by the reading unit 21 and access to the read URL, or input a login ID (Identification Data) and a password on the login screen shown in FIG. Or input item data on the member registration screen shown in FIG.

  The communication unit 25 is composed of, for example, a wireless communication device and the like, and controls the login ID, password, individual number, item data, the product name designated in the point catalog shown in FIG. 50 to the point management server 30.

  Further, the communication unit 25 receives a member registration completion notification, a point addition completion notification, and the like transmitted from the point management server 30 via the network 50.

  The control unit 26 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like. The CPU uses the RAM as a work memory and stores it in the ROM, the storage unit 23, and the like. By appropriately executing the various programs, the operation of each unit of the mobile communication terminal 20j is controlled.

  The ROM stores the individual number of the mobile communication terminal 20j.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the point management server.

  The point management server 30 includes, for example, a framework or a workstation, and includes a communication unit 31, a display unit 32, a storage unit 33, and a control unit 34, as shown in FIG. They are connected to each other via a bus.

  The communication unit 31 includes a communication device such as a NIC (Network Interface Card), for example, and includes a login ID, password, individual number, item data, and product name transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50. Etc.

  In addition, the communication unit 31 transmits a member registration completion notification for notifying that the member registration has been completed, a point addition completion notification for notifying that the point addition has been completed, and the like to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50. Or a two-dimensional code ID that can identify the two-dimensional code with logo 10i is transmitted to the company server 40 via the network 50.

  The display unit 32 is composed of, for example, an LCD or the like, and displays a shipping instruction screen for instructing an operator to ship a product under the control of the control unit 34.

  The storage unit 33 includes, for example, a hard disk drive and stores an OS, various programs, and the like. The storage unit 33 includes a two-dimensional code DB 331 (Date Base), a member DB 332, and a catalog DB 333.

  FIG. 10A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the two-dimensional code DB.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the two-dimensional code DB 331 includes a two-dimensional code ID that can identify the two-dimensional code 10i with a logo, a URL assigned to each two-dimensional code 10i with a logo, and acquisition points (this In the example, “3”) is stored in association with the used flag.

  Here, the used flag is set to the ON state when the earned points are added.

  FIG. 10B is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the member DB.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the member DB 332 stores item data, an individual number, a point balance, and a point history in association with each other.

  FIG. 10C is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the catalog DB.

  As shown in FIG. 10C, the catalog DB 333 stores exchangeable product names and exchange points in association with each other.

  The control unit 34 illustrated in FIG. 9 includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The CPU uses the RAM as a work memory and controls various operations of the point management server 30 by appropriately executing various programs stored in the ROM, the storage unit 33, and the like.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a company server.

  The enterprise server 40 is composed of, for example, a framework or a workstation, and includes a communication unit 41, a storage unit 42, and a control unit 43 as shown in FIG. 11, which are mutually connected via a bus. It is connected.

  The communication unit 41 includes a communication device such as a NIC, for example, and receives a two-dimensional code ID transmitted from the point management server 30 via the network 50.

  The storage unit 42 includes, for example, a hard disk drive and stores an OS, various programs, and the like.

  The storage unit 42 includes a total sales number DB 421 and one or a plurality of store sales number DBs 422k (k is a natural number).

  FIG. 12A is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the total sales number DB.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the total sales quantity DB 421 has a two-dimensional code ID, a product name to which a two-dimensional code 10i with a logo specified by the two-dimensional code ID is attached, and a total sales quantity of the product. And the store ID that can identify the store that sold the product are stored in association with each other.

  FIG. 12B is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the store-by-store sales quantity DB.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the store-by-store sales quantity DB 422k stores the product name and the store-by-store sales quantity of the product in association with each other.

  The control unit 43 illustrated in FIG. 11 includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The CPU uses the RAM as a work memory and controls various operations of the enterprise server 40 by appropriately executing various programs stored in the ROM, the storage unit 42, and the like.

  Next, various processes executed by the point management system 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to the drawings.

  In the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 first indicates a two-dimensional code 10i with a seal logo attached to a product or the like in the reading unit 21 in response to an operation by the operation unit 24 by the user. The URL is read, and the read URL is displayed on the display unit 22.

  Then, when access to the URL displayed on the display unit 22 is instructed by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user, the control unit 26 starts the following point addition process.

  13 to 16 are flowcharts illustrating an example of the point addition process.

  In this point addition process, the control unit 26 first accesses the URL read by the reading unit 21 as shown in FIG. 13 (step S1), and acquires login screen display data from the point management server 30.

  Next, the control unit 26 determines whether or not the automatic login flag provided in the storage unit 23 is on (step S2). If the automatic login flag is off (step S2; No), the login screen shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S3).

  Subsequently, the control unit 26 determines whether or not the item “first person here is here” is selected from among a plurality of items displayed on the login screen by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user (step S <b> 1). S4).

  Here, if the item “here is the first person” is selected (step S4; Yes), the control unit 26 acquires the member registration screen display data from the point management server 30 and shows it in FIG. A member registration screen is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S5).

  Subsequently, the control unit 26 determines whether or not the confirmation icon has been clicked in a state in which the item data is input to the member registration screen by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user (step S6). If (Step S6; No), it loops and waits.

  Thereafter, when the confirmation icon is clicked (step S6; Yes), the control unit 26 transmits item data from the communication unit 25 to the point management server 30 via the network 50 (step S7 shown in FIG. 14).

  In the point management server 30, the control unit 34 receives the item data transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j by the communication unit 31 (step S8) and stores it in the member DB 332, thereby performing member registration. (Step S9), a member registration completion notification is transmitted from the communication unit 31 to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50 (Step S10).

  Then, in the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 receives the member registration completion notification transmitted from the point management server 30 at the communication unit 25 (step S11), and then the member registration indicating that the member registration is completed. A completion screen is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S12), and an individual number unregistered flag provided in the storage unit 23 is set to an on state (step S13).

  Thereafter, the control unit 26 returns to the process of step S3 after the elapse of a predetermined period or when an instruction to move to the login screen is given by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the item “first time here is here” is not selected (step S4; No shown in FIG. 13), the control unit 26 logs in by operating the operation unit 24 by the user. It is determined whether or not the item “automatic login” is selected from the plurality of items displayed on the screen (step S14).

  Here, if the item “automatic login” is selected (step S14; Yes), the control unit 26 sets the automatic login flag to the on state (step S15), but if it is not selected (step S15). Step S14; No), the process of step S15 is skipped.

  Subsequently, after the login ID and password are input to the login screen by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user, the control unit 26 sets “ID and pass login” among a plurality of items displayed on the login screen. It is determined whether or not an item has been selected or an item “login with individual number” has been selected (step S16).

  Here, if neither the item “login with ID and path” nor the item “login with individual number” is selected (step S16; No), the control unit 26 returns to the process of step S4. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the automatic login flag is on (step S2; Yes), either the item "login with ID and password" or the item "login with individual number" is selected. In the case (step S16; Yes), or after executing the process of step S13 shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 26 determines whether or not the individual number unregistered flag is on (step S17 shown in FIG. 15). .

  If the individual number unregistered flag is on (step S17; Yes), the control unit 26 points the individual number stored in the ROM together with the login ID and password from the communication unit 25 via the network 50. It transmits to the management server 30 (step S18).

  Thereafter, the control unit 26 clears the individual number unregistered flag and turns it off (step S19).

  Then, in the point management server 30, the control unit 34 receives the login ID, password, and individual number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j at the communication unit 31 (step S20), and converts the individual number into the login ID and The password is stored in the member DB 332 in association with the password (step S21).

  On the other hand, if the individual number unregistered flag is off (step S17; No), the control unit 26 sends the login ID and password or the individual number from the communication unit 25 to the point management server 30 via the network 50. Transmit (step S22).

  In the point management server 30, after the control unit 34 receives the login ID and password or the individual number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j (step S23), the URL is accessed by the mobile communication terminal 20j. The corresponding used flag is read from the two-dimensional code DB 331 (step S24), and it is determined whether or not the used flag is on (step S25).

  If the used flag is on (step S25; Yes), the control unit 26 transmits a point addition impossibility notification from the communication unit 31 to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50 (step S26).

  Then, in the mobile communication terminal 20j, after the control unit 26 receives the point addition impossibility notification transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j (step S27), the point addition is impossible indicating that the acquired points could not be added. After the screen is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S28), the point addition process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the used flag is off (step S25; No), the control unit 26 determines the two-dimensional code ID corresponding to the URL accessed by the mobile communication terminal 20j, the acquisition point (in this example, “ 3 ”) and the used flag are read from the two-dimensional code DB 331 (step S29 shown in FIG. 16), and the two-dimensional code ID is transmitted from the communication unit 31 to the company server 40 via the network 50 (step S30).

  Subsequently, the control unit 34 reads the login ID and password received by the communication unit 31 or the point balance and points corresponding to the individual number from the member DB 332 (step S31), and the acquired points read from the two-dimensional code DB 331. Is added to the point balance read from the member DB 332 to update the point balance (step S32) and the point history (step S33).

  The control unit 34 sets the used flag read from the two-dimensional code DB 331 to the on state (step S34), and then transmits a point addition completion notification from the communication unit 31 to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50. (Step S35).

  In the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 receives the point addition completion notification transmitted from the point management server 30 (step S36), and then displays the point confirmation screen shown in FIG. 7 (step S37). ), The point addition process is terminated.

  In the enterprise server 40, when the communication unit 41 receives the two-dimensional code ID transmitted from the point management server 30, the control unit 43 executes the following sales number measurement process.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the sales number measurement process.

  In this sales number measurement process, the control unit 43 first displays the product name, total sales number, and store ID corresponding to the two-dimensional code ID received by the communication unit 41 as shown in FIG. (Step S41), 1 is added to the total sales quantity, the total sales quantity is updated (step S42), and the sales quantity DB 422k corresponding to the store ID is detected from the storage unit 42 (step S43). .

  Then, the control unit 43 reads the sales number for each store corresponding to the product name read from the total sales number DB from the sales number DB 422k for each store detected from the storage unit 42 (step S44), and sets the sales number for each store to 1. After adding and updating the sales quantity for each store (step S45), the sales quantity measurement process is terminated.

  Then, when access to the URL of the point management server 30 is instructed by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user, the control unit 26 starts the following point exchange process.

  18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the point exchange process.

  In this point exchange process, in the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 first accesses the URL of the point management server 30 as shown in FIG. 18 (step S51), and displays the login screen display data as the point management server. Get from 30.

  Next, the control unit 26 determines whether or not the automatic login flag provided in the storage unit 23 is on (step S52). If it is off (step S52; No), the login screen shown in FIG. Is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S53).

  Subsequently, after the login ID and password are input to the login screen by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user, the control unit 26 sets “ID and pass login” among a plurality of items displayed on the login screen. It is determined whether or not an item has been selected or an item “login with individual number” has been selected (step S54).

  If neither the item “login with ID and pass” nor the item “login with individual number” is selected (step S54; No), the control unit 26 loops and waits.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the automatic login flag is on (step S52; Yes), either the item "login with ID and password" and the item "login with individual number" are selected. If it is found (step S54; Yes), the control unit 26 transmits the login ID and password or the individual number from the communication unit 25 to the point management server 30 via the network 50 (step S55).

  In the point management server 30, the control unit 34 receives the login ID and password or the individual number transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j in the communication unit 31 (step S56), and then communicates my page display data. The data is transmitted from the unit 31 to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50 (step S57).

  In the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 receives the My Page display data transmitted from the point management server 30 (Step S58), and then displays the My Page shown in FIG. 6 on the display unit 22 (Step S58). S59).

  Subsequently, the control unit 26 determines whether or not an item of “view point catalog” is selected from among a plurality of items displayed on the My Page screen by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user (Step S26). If not selected (step S60; No), loop and wait.

  On the other hand, if the item “view point catalog” is selected (step S60; Yes), the control unit 26 acquires the point catalog display data from the point management server 30 and shows it in FIG. The point catalog is displayed on the display unit 22 (step S61).

  Subsequently, the control unit 26 determines whether or not a desired product is selected from the plurality of products displayed in the point catalog by the operation of the operation unit 24 by the user (step S62 illustrated in FIG. 19). If it is not selected (step S62; No), it will wait in a loop.

  On the other hand, if the desired product is selected (step S62; Yes), the control unit 26 transmits the product name from the communication unit 25 to the point management server 30 via the network 50 (step S63). .

  In the point management server 30, the control unit 34 receives the product name transmitted from the mobile communication terminal 20j at the communication unit 31 (step S64), and reads the exchange point corresponding to the product name from the catalog DB 333 ( Step S65).

  Subsequently, the control unit 34 reads the login ID and password received by the communication unit 31 or item data corresponding to the individual number, the point balance, and the point history from the member DB 332 (step S66), and specifies from the product name. A shipping instruction screen for instructing the operator to ship the product to be sent to the address included in the item data is displayed on the display unit 32 (step S67).

  Further, the control unit 34 subtracts the number of exchange points read from the catalog DB 333 from the point balance to update the point balance (step S68) and update the point history (step S69).

  Thereafter, the control unit 34 transmits a product purchase completion notification for notifying that the purchase of the product is completed from the communication unit 31 to the mobile communication terminal 20j via the network 50 (step S70).

  In the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 receives the product purchase completion notification transmitted from the point management server 30 (step S71), and displays a product purchase completion screen indicating that the product purchase is completed. After being displayed on the unit 22 (step S72), the point exchange process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the point management system 1 according to the present embodiment, the user's points are managed by using the existing mobile communication terminal 20j that the user can read the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i. Therefore, there is no need to install a dedicated terminal at each store or distribute a dedicated card to registered users. For this reason, even a company having a plurality of stores can introduce a point service easily and at low cost.

  Further, in the point management system 1, different point return rates can be set for each product within the same company, for each store, or even within the same store, according to the logo-attached two-dimensional code 10i attached to the product. Flexible response is possible.

  Furthermore, the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i once used is invalidated when the used flag is set to ON in the point management server 30, and the URL indicated by the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i is accessed again. However, it is possible to prevent fraud such that the earned points are further added to the point balance.

  In addition, a unique URL is assigned to each logo-attached two-dimensional code 10i attached to the product, and a two-dimensional code ID corresponding to the URL is transmitted from the point management server 30 to the company server 40. The company server 40 can specify the name of the sold product and the store that sold the product based on the two-dimensional code ID, the total number of items sold in all stores, and the number of stores for each store. The number sold by store can be counted. For this reason, the point management system 1 can provide not only a point service but also a management service for the number of items sold at each company or store of each product.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  In the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code 11 and the logo-readable two-dimensional code 10i, which is a seal-like printed matter formed by superimposing the logo whose contents can be visually recognized by the user, are described as being attached to the product. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code 11 that is not superimposed on the logo may be used. Also, other than sticker-like printed matter attached to the product, for example, printed directly on the product, printed on an advertisement, or printed on a receipt issued when the product is purchased It may be. Furthermore, it may be displayed on the display unit of the mobile communication terminal 20j or general-purpose computer.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the user can acquire points only by accessing the URL read from the logo-added two-dimensional code 10i unless the user has registered as a member and set automatic login. Explained as impossible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even before the user has registered as a member, points can be obtained only by accessing the URL read from the two-dimensional code with logo 10i. Good. Specifically, in the process of step S <b> 1 shown in FIG. 13, the individual number only needs to be transmitted from the communication unit 25 to the point management server 30 via the network 50 along with the access to the URL read by the reading unit 21. And in the point management server 30, after the control part 34 receives an individual number in the communication part 31, it should just progress to the process of step S24 shown in FIG. In this case, the member DB 332 shown in FIG. 10B may store the individual number, the point balance, and the point history in association with each other. Thereafter, when the user registers as a member, the individual number is transmitted together with the item data from the mobile communication terminal 20j to the point management server 30. In the point management server 30, the item data corresponds to the individual number. In addition, it may be stored in the member DB 332.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the two-dimensional code with logo 10i adds a circular cell (black cell in this example) having a brightness lower than the predetermined brightness in an area having a predetermined brightness or higher in the logo that expresses the contents thereof visually. On the other hand, the description has been made on the assumption that a circular cell (in this example, a white cell) having a predetermined brightness or more is overlapped and formed on an area of the logo that is less than the predetermined brightness. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is formed by superimposing cells (for example, white cells) having a predetermined lightness or higher in an area having a predetermined lightness or less in a logo that expresses the contents of the logo so as to be visible. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, the two-dimensional code is described as a QR code (registered trademark). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the two-dimensional code 11 may be a data matrix, an aztec code, or the like. Other matrix type two-dimensional codes such as code one, array tag, box graphic code, maxi code, peri code, soft strip, CP code, carla code, and ultra code may be used. Alternatively, a stack type two-dimensional code in which one-dimensional codes such as PDF417, code 49, code 16k, and coder block are vertically stacked may be used.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although demonstrated as what gives a point to a user as a privilege, this invention is not limited to this, The privilege provided to a user is arbitrary, for example, a coupon etc. It may be. In this case, in the mobile communication terminal 20j, the control unit 26 accesses the URL indicated by the two-dimensional code with logo as shown in FIG. Get display data. And a user should just make it use as a coupon by displaying the image based on coupon display data on the display part 22, and showing to a service provision destination.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the program which CPU runs was demonstrated as what is previously memorize | stored in ROM, the memory | storage parts 23, 33, 42, etc., this invention is not limited to this, The above-mentioned process By applying a program for executing the above to an existing general-purpose computer, the mobile communication terminal 20j, the point management server 30, and the company server 40 according to the above-described embodiment may be caused to function.

  A method for providing such a program is arbitrary. For example, the program may be stored and distributed on a computer-readable recording medium (flexible disk, CD (Compact Disc) -ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) -ROM, etc.). Alternatively, the program may be stored in a storage on a network such as the Internet and provided by downloading it.

  Furthermore, when the above processing is executed by sharing between the OS and the application program or by cooperation between the OS and the application program, only the application program may be stored in a recording medium or storage. It is also possible to superimpose a program on a carrier wave and distribute it via a network. For example, the program may be posted on a bulletin board (BBS: Bulletin Board System) on the network, and the program may be distributed via the network. Then, this program may be activated and executed in the same manner as other application programs under the control of the OS, so that the above processing can be executed.

1 point management system
2D code with 10i logo
11 Two-dimensional code 12a, 12b, 12c Positioning symbol
20j mobile communication terminal
21 Reading unit
22, 32 Display unit 23, 33, 42 Storage unit
24 Operation unit 25, 31, 41 Communication unit 26, 34, 43 Control unit
30 point management server
40 corporate server
50 network
331 Two-dimensional code DB
332 Member DB
333 Catalog DB
421 Total sales volume DB
422k Sales volume DB by store

Claims (8)

A user database that stores a communication terminal, user identification information that is connected to the communication terminal via a network and that can identify a user of the communication terminal, and user privilege information that indicates a privilege granted to the user. A privilege information management system comprising: a first server computer including:
The communication terminal is
Code data reading means for reading the code data indicated by the two-dimensional code;
Code data transmitting means for transmitting the code data read by the code data reading means and the user identification information to the first server computer via the network;
Including
The first server computer is
Code data receiving means for receiving the code data and the user identification information transmitted by the code data transmitting means;
User privilege information for updating the user privilege information stored in the user database in association with the user identification information received by the code data receiving unit, based on the code data received by the code data receiving unit. Update means;
including,
A privilege information management system characterized by that. The first server computer is
A code database for storing the code data and code privilege information indicating a predetermined privilege in association with each other;
Code privilege information detecting means for detecting the code privilege information corresponding to the code data received by the code data receiving means from the code database;
Further including
The user privilege information update means includes:
Updating the user privilege information by adding the privilege indicated by the code privilege information detected by the code privilege information detecting means to the privilege indicated by the user privilege information;
The privilege information management system according to claim 1, wherein: The user database is
Storing the user identification information and the point balance as the user privilege information in association with each other;
The code database is
The code data and the acquired points as the code privilege information are stored in association with each other,
The code privilege information detection means includes:
Detecting the acquired points corresponding to the code data received by the code data receiving means from the code database;
The user privilege information update means includes:
The point balance is updated by adding the acquired points detected by the code privilege information detecting means to the point balance.
The privilege information management system according to claim 2 characterized by things. Product identification information that is connected to the first server computer via the network and that can identify a product sold in a store is associated with code identification information that can identify the two-dimensional code assigned to the product. A second server computer including a product database to be stored;
The code database is
Further storing the code identification information corresponding to the code data and the code privilege information,
The first server computer is
Code identification information detecting means for detecting the code identification information corresponding to the code data received by the code data receiving means from the code database;
Code identification information transmitting means for transmitting the code identification information detected by the code identification information detecting means to the second server computer via the network;
Further including
The second server computer is
Code identification information receiving means for receiving the code identification information transmitted by the code identification information transmitting means;
Commodity identification information detecting means for detecting the commodity identification information corresponding to the code identification information received by the code identification information receiving means from the commodity database;
A sales number counting means for counting the number of sales of the product by counting the number of times the product identification information is detected by the product identification information detection means;
including,
The privilege information management system according to claim 2 or 3 characterized by things. The product database is
Store further store identification information that can identify the store that sold the product corresponding to the product identification information and the code identification information,
The product identification information detecting means includes
Detecting the product identification information and the store identification information corresponding to the code identification information received by the code identification information receiving means from the product database;
The sales number counting means includes:
Counting the number of sales of the product for each store by counting the number of times the product identification information is detected by the product identification information detecting means for each store identification information;
The privilege information management system according to claim 4 characterized by things. The first server computer is
An update discriminating unit for discriminating whether or not the user privilege information updating unit has not yet updated the user privilege information based on the code data when the code data receiving unit receives the code data; Including
The user privilege information update means includes:
The update of the user privilege information based on the code data received by the code data receiving unit is executed only when it is determined that the update determination unit has not yet updated the user privilege information.
The privilege information management system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein The code data reading means includes
URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is read as the code data,
The code data transmission means includes
Accessing the URL read by the code data reading means, and transmitting the user identification information to the first server computer via the network;
The privilege information management system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A user database that stores a communication terminal, user identification information that is connected to the communication terminal via a network and that can identify a user of the communication terminal, and user privilege information that indicates a privilege granted to the user. A privilege information management method in a privilege information management system comprising: a first server computer comprising:
A code data reading step in which the communication terminal reads code data indicated by a two-dimensional code;
A code data transmitting step in which the communication terminal transmits the code data read by the data reading step and the user identification information to the first server computer via the network;
A code data receiving step in which the first server computer receives the code data and the user identification information transmitted in the code data transmitting step;
The user privilege stored in the user database in association with the user identification information received in the code data receiving step based on the code data received in the code data receiving step by the first server computer A user privilege information update step for updating information;
including,
The privilege information management method characterized by this.