JP2013206446A - Card use support system, card use support method and card use support program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote use of a card.SOLUTION: A card use support system 100 is configured for, when a completion notice of card settlement is received, specifying game identification information and position information of a partial graphic, generating image information of an object image that distinguishes the specified partial graphic from the other partial graphics in an object graphic and indicates it, and outputting the generated image information to a prescribed external device. Thus, since the number of the partial graphics distinguished and indicated in the object image increases every time the card settlement is performed in a shop which joins a game specified by a customer, interest in card utilization is added to a customer who confirms the object image through the prescribed external device.

Description

  The present invention relates to a card use support system, a card use support method, and a card use support program that support the use of a card such as a credit card.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a settlement method in which payment for a product price or service price is performed by card settlement using a card such as a credit card or a debit card (cash card). By making a card payment, users can enjoy conveniences such as being able to receive goods and services without having to carry a large amount of cash, and eliminating the hassle of handling small changes. be able to.

  Conventionally, as a technique for promoting the use of a card, specifically, for example, when terminal information and card member information are transmitted from a user terminal to a service operating organization and determined to be a card member, a service is provided. There has been a technique in which a coupon is transmitted from a management institution to a user terminal, and the coupon is recognized through a user terminal in a card member store that can use the coupon (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2001-195471 A

  However, since the conventional technique described in Patent Document 1 described above can use a coupon issued to a card member for cash settlement, it is possible to use a card to issue a coupon. There is a problem that it is not directly linked to promotion and is insufficient to promote the reliable use of cards.

  In addition, the conventional technology including the above-described Patent Document 1 only uses a card instead of cash, and the entertainment property for the act of using the card itself is poor.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a card use support system, a card use support method, and a card use support program that can promote the use of cards in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the card use support system according to the present invention provides each part in a target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics for each game identification information for identifying the type of game. Stored in association with the store information database for storing the location information of the figure and the identification information of the store that joins the game identified by the game identification information, the identification information of the customer's card, and the store information database A game information database for storing game identification information of a game specified by the customer and progress information indicating the progress of the game in association with each other, and information for identifying the card and identification information for the card Identification information of the store that made the payment using the card identified by (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”) And a game for identifying game identification information associated with card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving means with reference to the game information database. A position associated with the identification information of the store included in the completion notice received by the completion notification receiving means and associated with the game identification information specified by the game specifying means with reference to the specifying store and the participating store information database The position information acquisition means for acquiring information, and the position acquired by the position information acquisition means in the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception means in the game information database. By associating and storing information as the progress information, the game An update means for updating the information database, and each time the update means updates, the partial graphic specified by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means with reference to the game information database Generating means for generating image information of a target image that is shown separately from other partial graphics in the target graphic including, and output means for outputting the image information of the target image generated by the generating means to a predetermined external device. It is characterized by that.

  The card use support system according to the present invention is specified by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means with reference to the game information database each time the update means performs update. A determination unit configured to determine whether or not the arrangement of the partial graphics satisfies a predetermined achievement condition that is determined in advance; and when the generation unit determines that the determination unit satisfies the achievement condition, the target image The image information is generated.

  In the card use support system according to the present invention, in the above invention, a notification condition for receiving a notification condition for designating whether or not to output the image information generated by the generation unit each time the update unit performs an update. A receiving means, wherein the game information database stores the card identification information of the customer, the game identification information, the progress information, and the notification condition received by the notification condition receiving means in association with each other, and the generation The means generates the image information of the target image based on a notification condition associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception means.

  Further, in the card use support system according to the present invention, in the above invention, a privilege information database that stores the game identification information and privilege information related to a privilege when the achievement condition is satisfied, and the determination means includes Privilege information acquisition means for acquiring privilege information associated with game identification information of a game that satisfies the achievement condition with reference to the privilege information database when it is determined that the achievement condition is satisfied, The output means outputs the privilege information acquired by the privilege information acquisition means and the image information generated by the generation means when the determination means determines that the achievement condition is satisfied.

  In the card use support system according to the present invention, in the above invention, in the game in which the game information database is identified by the same game identification information for each identification information of the card, the determination means achieves the achievement. Information indicating the order in which it is determined that the condition is satisfied is stored as the progress information. When the determination unit determines that the achievement condition is satisfied, the game identification database is further referred to by referring to the game information database. Determining whether or not the achievement order in the identified game is within a predetermined rank; and when the output means determines that the determination means satisfies the achievement condition and the achievement order is within the predetermined rank, The privilege information acquired by the privilege information acquisition unit and the image information generated by the generation unit are output.

  Further, in the card use support system according to the present invention, in the above invention, the subscription store information database stores a plurality of association patterns of the location information and the store identification information for each of the game identification information, Designation information accepting means for accepting designation information for designating the type of game from the terminal device, and when the designation information accepting means accepts the designation information, with reference to the affiliated store information database, Selection means for selecting one association pattern by lottery from among a plurality of association patterns stored in association with the game identification information, and the game information database includes customer card identification information, and the game identification information. And the progress information and the information related to the association pattern selected by the selection means And to store.

  In the card use support system according to the present invention, in the above invention, the selection unit refers to the affiliated store information database every time a predetermined time elapses after the designation information acceptance unit accepts the designation information. Then, one association pattern is selected by lottery from a plurality of association patterns stored in association with the game identification information of the designated game.

  The card use support system according to the present invention stores the card identification information in association with the electronic mail address assigned to the customer terminal device identified by the card identification information. An e-mail address assigned to a terminal device associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving means with reference to the customer information database; The image information generated by the generation unit is output with the transmission destination as the transmission destination.

  In addition, the card use support method according to the present invention includes identification information of a customer's card and identification information of a store that has made a payment using the card identified by the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”). Reference is made to a game information database for storing a completion notification receiving step for receiving a completion notification, the card identification information, the game identification information for identifying the game type, and the progress information indicating the progress of the game in association with each other. A plurality of parts for each of the game identification step for identifying the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step, and the game identification information for identifying the type of the game It is identified by the position information of each partial graphic in the target graphic configured by combining the graphic and the game identification information. In reference to the registered store information database that stores and stores the identification information of the stores that join the game, the completion notification received in the completion notification receiving step is associated with the game identification information specified in the game specifying step. A location information acquisition step for acquiring location information associated with the store identification information included, and game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification acceptance step in the game information database; In addition, the game information database is updated each time the game information database is updated by associating and storing the position information acquired in the position information acquisition process as the progress information. Refer to the location information acquisition A generating step of generating image information of a target image indicating the partial graphic specified by the position information acquired in step S in a different manner from the other partial graphic in the target graphic including the partial graphic, and the target image generated in the generating step And an output step of outputting the image information to a predetermined external device.

  In addition, the card use support program according to the present invention identifies the store that has made payment using a card identified by the identification information of the customer's card and the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”). Game information for storing a completion notification reception step for receiving a completion notification including information, identification information for the card, game identification information for identifying the type of game, and progress information indicating the progress of the game in association with each other With reference to the database, for each game identification information for identifying the game identification step for identifying the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step, Position information of each partial graphic in the target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics, and the game In association with the game identification information identified in the game identification step, the identification information of the store that joins the game identified by the different information is stored in association with each other, and in the completion notification receiving step Location information acquisition step of acquiring location information associated with the store identification information included in the received completion notification, and association with card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step in the game information database The update process for updating the game information database by associating and storing the position information acquired by the position information acquisition process as the progress information in the game identification information, and each time updating is performed in the update process, Refer to the game information database A generation step of generating image information of a target image indicating the partial graphic specified by the positional information acquired in the positional information acquisition step in distinction from other partial graphics in the target graphic including the partial graphic; and the generation step And an output step of outputting the image information of the target image generated in step 2 to a predetermined external device.

  According to the card use support system, the card use support method, and the card use support program according to the present invention, there is an effect that the use of the card can be promoted.

It is explanatory drawing which shows the system configuration | structure of the card utilization assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the computer apparatus which implement | achieves the card utilization assistance apparatus which comprises the card utilization assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the computer apparatus which implement | achieves the customer's terminal device which comprises the card | curd use assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the portable telephone which implement | achieves the customer's terminal device which comprises the card | curd utilization assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions of the payment terminal device which comprises the card utilization assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a participating store information database. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a game information database. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a privilege information database. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a customer information database. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the card utilization assistance apparatus with which the card utilization assistance system of embodiment concerning this invention is provided. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the example of a display screen which a customer's terminal device displays. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the example of a display screen which a customer's terminal device displays. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows the example of a display screen which a customer's terminal device displays. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows the example of a display screen which a customer's terminal device displays. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the card utilization assistance apparatus of embodiment concerning this invention.

  Exemplary embodiments of a card use support system, a card use support method, and a card use support program according to the present invention will be explained below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(System configuration of card usage support system)
First, the system configuration of the card use support system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a system configuration of a card use support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a card usage support system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a card usage support device 110, a customer terminal device 120, and a payment terminal device 130. The card usage support device 110 is connected to a customer terminal device 120 and a payment terminal device 130 through a network 140 such as the Internet so as to be communicable.

  Specifically, the card use support device 110 can be realized by a computer device (see FIG. 2A) called a server computer or the like, for example. Specifically, the customer terminal device 120 is realized by, for example, a computer device called a personal computer (see FIG. 2-2) or a mobile phone (portable computer device) such as a smartphone. (See Fig. 2-3).

  Specifically, the payment terminal device 130 can be realized by, for example, a credit inquiry terminal of a card such as a CAT (Credit Authorization Terminal) terminal or a multi-function payment terminal device such as an INFOX terminal (see FIG. 2-4). reference). The settlement terminal device 130 may be connected to the POS terminal, or may be integrated into the POS terminal and connected to the network 140 via the POS terminal.

(Hardware configuration of a computer device realizing the card use support device 110)
Next, a hardware configuration of a computer device that realizes the card use support device 110 that constitutes the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2-1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a computer apparatus that implements the card use support apparatus 110 that constitutes the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  2A, the computer device includes a CPU 211, a ROM 212, a RAM 213, an HDD (hard disk drive) 214, an HD (hard disk) 215, and a communication I / F (interface) 216. The units 211 to 216 included in the computer device that implements the card use support device 110 are connected by a bus 210.

  The CPU 211 controls the entire computer device that implements the card use support device 110. The ROM 212 stores programs such as a boot program. The RAM 213 is used as a work area for the CPU 211. The HDD 214 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD 215 according to the control of the CPU 211. The HD 215 stores data written under the control of the HDD 214.

  The communication I / F 216 is connected to a computer device or a payment terminal device 130 that implements the customer terminal device 120 via a network 140 such as the Internet. The communication I / F 216 controls an interface between the network 140 such as the Internet and the inside, and controls data input / output in the computer device that implements the card use support device 110.

(Hardware configuration of computer device for realizing customer terminal device 120)
Next, a hardware configuration of a computer device that realizes the customer terminal device 120 that constitutes the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2-2 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of a computer device that implements the customer terminal device 120 that constitutes the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2B, the computer device that realizes the customer terminal device 120 includes a CPU 221, a ROM 222, a RAM 223, an HDD 224, an HD 225, a display 226, an input device 227, and a communication I / F 228. ing. The units 221 to 228 included in the computer device that implements the customer terminal device 120 are connected to each other by a bus 220.

  The CPU 221 controls the entire computer device that implements the customer's terminal device 120 and executes various programs stored in the ROM 222 while using the RAM 223 as a work area. The HDD 224 controls reading / writing of data with respect to the HD 225 according to the control of the CPU 221. The HD 225 stores data written under the control of the HDD 224.

  The display 226 displays various display screens. Specifically, the display 226 displays, for example, an input screen for specifying shopping conditions, an input screen for inputting approval information for a payment approval request, and the like. Specifically, the display 226 can be realized by various known displays such as a TFT liquid crystal display, a plasma display, and an organic EL display.

  The input device 227 can be realized by a keyboard having a plurality of input keys. The keyboard has a numeric keypad for inputting numbers. The keyboard may include cursor keys that move the input position and the operation position. The input device 227 may include a pointing device such as a mouse that specifies an input position or an operation position. The input device 227 outputs a signal corresponding to an input operation on the input device 227.

  The communication I / F 228 performs communication with a computer device that implements the card use support device 110. The communication I / F 228 controls the interface between the computer device that implements the card use support device 110 and the inside of the computer device that implements the customer terminal device 120, and data between the computer device that implements the card use support device 110. Control the input and output of.

  The computer device that implements the customer terminal device 120 communicates with the computer device that implements the card usage support device 110 via the communication I / F 228, for example, various input screens displayed on the display 226. Various types of input information input via the card is transmitted to a computer device that implements the card usage support device 110.

(Hardware configuration of mobile phone realizing customer terminal device 120)
Next, a hardware configuration of a mobile phone (portable computer device) that realizes the customer terminal device 120 constituting the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  FIG. 2-3 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a mobile phone that implements the customer terminal device 120 that constitutes the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2-3, a hardware configuration of a smartphone is shown as a mobile phone that realizes the terminal device 120 of the customer.

  In FIG. 2-3, the smart phone which implements the customer terminal device 120 constituting the card use support system 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention includes a CPU 231, a ROM 232, a RAM 233, a communication I / F 234, and a display 235. And an operation unit 236, a microphone 237, a speaker 238, and a camera 239. Moreover, each component 231-239 with which the smart phone which implement | achieves the customer's terminal device 120 which comprises the card use assistance system 100 of embodiment concerning this invention is provided is respectively connected by the bus | bath 230.

  The CPU 231 controls the entire smartphone. The ROM 232 stores programs such as a boot program. The RAM 233 is used as a work area for the CPU 231. The communication I / F 234 controls data input / output with a computer device or another smartphone connected to the network 140 via the network 140 such as the Internet. The communication I / F 234 is connected to a telephone line network, and realizes a voice call between a communication terminal device such as another smartphone (a mobile phone or a PHS) or a fixed phone.

  The display 235 displays, for example, various types of marks, icons, tool boxes, and the like that indicate the mode (such as manner mode or drive mode) that is being set when a smartphone is used as a mobile phone (or PHS) and the reception status of radio waves To do. The display 235 can be realized mainly by, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

  The operation unit 236 includes keys for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, and the like, and performs data input. The operation unit 236 can be realized by, for example, a touch panel or a keyboard. The operation unit 236 realized by a touch panel, a keyboard, or the like outputs a signal corresponding to an input operation on the operation unit 236.

  When the operation unit 236 is realized by a touch panel, the touch panel is stacked on the display surface side of the display 235. When the touch panel detects that a writing member such as a finger or a pen is in contact, the touch panel outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the contact position of the writing member with respect to the touch panel. Further, the touch panel stops outputting the signal when the contact of the writing member with the touch panel is released. Or a touch panel may output the signal which shows that there is no contact of the writing member with respect to a touch panel, when the contact of the writing member with respect to a touch panel is cancelled | released.

  The touch panel detects the contact position of the writing member with respect to the touch panel by various known methods such as a resistance film method, a capacitance method, an electromagnetic induction method, and a surface acoustic wave method, and outputs an electrical signal corresponding to the detected contact position to the CPU 231. Output for. When the electromagnetic induction method is adopted, a dedicated writing member called an electronic pen or the like is used.

  The microphone 237 performs analog / digital conversion on the voice of the speaker input as analog data, and generates digital audio data. The speaker 238 performs digital / analog conversion on digital audio data transmitted from the other party, and outputs audio by energizing a coil in the speaker cone based on the analog audio data.

  The camera 239 captures an imaging target by operating the operation unit 236 and generates image data. The generated image data is stored in the RAM 233 or the like. The communication I / F 234 is connected to a network 140 such as the Internet, and controls an interface between the network 140 and the inside of a smartphone that realizes the customer terminal device 120.

(Hardware configuration of payment terminal device 130)
Next, the hardware configuration of the settlement terminal device 130 constituting the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. 2-4 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the settlement terminal device 130 constituting the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  2-4, the payment terminal apparatus 130 includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a display 244, a keyboard 245, a network I / F 246, a buzzer 247, a card reader 248, and a printer 249. ing. In addition, the units 241 to 249 included in the payment terminal device 130 are connected by a bus 240.

  The CPU 241 controls the settlement terminal device 130 as a whole. The ROM 242 stores various programs to be executed at the time of card settlement. The RAM 243 is used as a work area for the CPU 241. The CPU 241 communicates with the card usage support apparatus 110 via the network I / F 246 at the time of card settlement.

  The keyboard 245 accepts various input operations related to card payment by a store clerk or the like who performs card payment, or accepts an input operation of a personal identification number by a customer (card user). The keyboard 245 outputs the input information to the CPU 241. The display 244 can be realized by a display device including a liquid crystal panel, for example. The liquid crystal panel that realizes the display 244 can display fixed messages, numbers, symbols, and the like. Further, the liquid crystal panel for realizing the display 244 may be a 7-segment display.

  The buzzer 247 outputs a predetermined buzzer sound when an error occurs in the payment terminal device 130. As the buzzer 247, various known buzzers such as a piezoelectric buzzer, an electronic buzzer, and an electromagnetic buzzer can be used. The card reader 248 reads information recorded on the card in the settlement using the card, and outputs the read information to the CPU 241. The card may be of a type with an IC chip or a type with a magnetic stripe.

  The printer 249 performs a printing process for printing the contents of settlement on the slip sheet. As the printer 249, for example, an impact dot printer capable of printing on a copyable slip sheet can be used. The printer 249 is not limited to an impact dot printer, and can be realized by a printer of various known printing methods such as a thermal printer, a laser printer, and an ink jet printer. The printer 249 includes a sheet holding mechanism that holds a slip sheet, a printer head that performs printing on the slip sheet, and the like.

  Next, various databases used by the card utilization support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, various databases such as a participating store information database, a game information database, and a privilege information database are used.

  Various databases used by the card use support system 100 are stored in, for example, the HD 215 provided in the card use support apparatus 110. The various databases used by the card usage support system 100 are not limited to those stored in a storage medium provided integrally with the card usage support device 110, for example. Various databases used by the card use support system 100 are stored in a storage medium provided in a computer device separate from the card use support device 110 or a storage device separate from the card use support device 110, for example. It may be.

(An example of a participating store information database)
Next, an example of the affiliated store information database will be described. FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram of an example of a participating store information database. 3A, the affiliated store information database 310 includes, for each game identification information for identifying a game type, position information of each partial graphic in a target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics, and the game identification information. And the identification information of the store that joins the game identified by is stored in association with each other.

  In the embodiment according to the present invention, for example, each time a card payment is made, the game proceeds by designating each partial graphic in the target graphic one by one, and all the partial graphics constituting the target graphic are specified. It is assumed that the game has a rule that ends when it is played. Specifically, such a game can be realized by, for example, a game such as a so-called “country stealing battle game” which is ended when all 47 prefectures in the map of Japan are designated.

  In this case, the target graphic can be specifically realized by, for example, a Japan map composed of 47 partial graphics. In this case, a partial figure can be realized by each of the 47 prefectures constituting the map of Japan. In this case, the position information of the partial graphic indicates, for example, the position of the partial graphic indicating “Tokyo” on the map of Japan that forms the target graphic.

  The position information of the partial graphic is set for each partial graphic in the target graphic. Specifically, for example, when the target graphic is realized by a Japanese map composed of 47 partial graphics provided corresponding to the prefectures as described above, the position information of the partial graphics is stored in the prefectures. The 47 partial figures provided correspondingly indicate which prefecture each is.

  Alternatively, in the embodiment according to the present invention, for example, each time a card payment is made, the game proceeds by designating each partial graphic in the target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics one by one. The game may have a rule that ends when the shape formed by the specified partial graphic forms a predetermined shape. Specifically, such a game, for example, a so-called “bingo game” that ends when 5 straight squares are specified in a grid of 25 squares in total of 5 vertical and 5 horizontal squares. It can be realized by a game.

  In this case, the target figure can be specifically realized by, for example, a grid pattern of 25 squares in total of 5 squares × 5 squares used in a game called a bingo game. In this case, each of the partial figures can be realized by 25 squares constituting a square grid figure of a total of 25 squares of vertical 5 squares × horizontal 5 squares. Further, in this case, the position information of the partial figure is, for example, “first column from the right, second row from the top”, “vertical: first from the right, horizontal: second from the top”, “5-1”, etc. As shown, the position of each square in a 25 square grid figure is shown.

  The store identification information is information that can uniquely identify a store that participates in a game plan managed by the card use support system 100, and can be realized by, for example, a combination of numbers and alphabets having a predetermined number of digits. In the case of stores that are chain-expanded, in the participating store information database 310, identification information of the same store may be stored even if the store opening locations are different.

  In the subscribing store information database 310, the position information of the partial graphic and the store identification information correspond to a store whose actual location is close based on the actual location (location location) of the store identified by the store identification information. The partial graphics can be set so as to have a positional relationship that is separated from each other in the target graphic.

  Further, in the affiliated store information database 310, if the position information of the partial graphic and the store identification information are stores of related industries, the partial graphic corresponding to the store is in a positional relationship that is separated from each other in the target graphic. You may make it set so that it may become. As a result, in the game, it is possible to prevent the card payment from being concentrated in a short period of time at a store close to the actual location, so that the customer can act in a wider range. And the use promotion of the said customer's card | curd can be aimed at by extending a customer's action range.

  Further, in the affiliated store information database 310, the position information of the partial graphics and the store identification information are set so that the partial graphics corresponding to the stores whose actual positions are close to each other are adjacent to each other in the target graphic. Alternatively, the partial graphics corresponding to the stores of related industries may be set so as to have a positional relationship close to each other in the target graphic. Thereby, card payment can be concentrated on a customer in a short period of time, and the use of the customer's card can be promoted.

  In each game in the game planning managed by the card use support system 100, the partial figure designated by performing the card payment is determined according to the store that has made the card payment. Specifically, the partial graphic to be specified is determined based on the position information of each partial graphic associated with the identification information of the store participating in the game plan.

  When the card usage support device 110 receives the completion notification output from the payment terminal device 130 when the card payment is performed, the card usage support device 110 identifies the identification information of the store where the card payment is performed, The position information of the partial graphic associated with the identified store identification information is specified, and the partial graphic specified by the specified position information is designated.

  In the participating store information database 310, a plurality of store identification information may be associated with position information of each partial graphic in the target graphic for each game identification information. When multiple store identification information is associated with one location information, for example, if card payment is made at any of the multiple stores identified by the multiple store identification information, A rule can be set to advance the game so as to designate a partial figure to be played.

  Alternatively, when multiple pieces of store identification information are associated with one piece of location information, one store may be specified in advance by performing card payment. Specifically, for example, when the identification information of three stores “A store”, “B store”, and “C store” is associated with one piece of position information, The rules are set to advance the game so that the corresponding partial figure is specified when the card payment is made in, and the corresponding partial figure is specified when the card payment is made at the store B for the customer b. Also good.

  In this case, the affiliated store information database 310 can store a plurality of association patterns between the position information of the partial graphic and the store identification information for each game identification information. The association pattern indicates which store identification information is associated with the position information of which partial graphic in one game, that is, the arrangement of the stores in the target graphic.

  When a plurality of association patterns are stored for each game identification information in the participating store information database 310, for example, when the game identification information of the game in which the customer participates is specified by the customer, the game identification information is stored in the game identification information. By selecting one association pattern from among a plurality of association patterns stored in association with each other by lottery, different games can be advanced for each customer.

  The lottery for selecting one association pattern from among a plurality of association patterns is not limited to the case where the designation information transmitted from the customer terminal device 120 is received, and may be performed a plurality of times. The lottery for selecting one association pattern from a plurality of association patterns can be performed, for example, every time a predetermined time elapses after the designation information transmitted from the customer terminal device 120 is received.

  The lottery for selecting one association pattern from among a plurality of association patterns is, for example, a predetermined update date and time determined in advance regardless of the date and time when the designation information transmitted from the customer terminal device 120 is received. It may be performed every time. Specifically, the predetermined update date and time can be arbitrarily set by an operator of the card usage support system 100, such as “every day at midnight every day” or “the first Friday of every month”.

  In this embodiment, the stored content of the affiliated store information database 310 is updated based on the lottery result each time a lottery for selecting one association pattern from a plurality of association patterns is performed. In the operation of the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when a lottery is performed, the customer may be notified of the corresponding date and time. Alternatively, when a lottery is scheduled to be performed in the operation of the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the date and time of the corresponding lottery schedule may be notified to the customer in advance.

  In the participating store information database 310, achievement conditions may be set for each game identification information. The achievement condition indicates a condition to be satisfied by an array of partial graphics specified by performing card payment among the partial graphics constituting the target graphic. In the affiliated store information database 310, a plurality of achievement conditions may be set for one game.

  In the card usage support system 100, when the arrangement of the partial graphics designated by performing the card payment among the partial graphics constituting the target graphic satisfies the achievement condition, the card usage support system 100 gives a predetermined customer Benefits can be granted. When a plurality of achievement conditions are set for one game in the affiliated store information database 310, a predetermined privilege is given to a corresponding customer every time one of the achievement conditions is satisfied. Also good.

(Example of game information database)
Next, an example of the game information database will be described. FIG. 3-2 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the game information database. 3-2, the game information database 320 includes identification information of a customer's card, game identification information of a game designated by the customer among game identification information stored in the participating store information database 310, and progress of the game. Are stored in association with each other.

  The progress information can be realized by, for example, information for specifying the already specified partial graphic. Specifically, for example, when the target graphic is realized by a Japan map composed of 47 partial graphics provided corresponding to prefectures, the specified partial graphic is Tokyo. It can be realized by information indicating whether it is Hokkaido or how many prefectures or prefectures. The progress information may include, for example, information indicating when the already designated partial graphic is designated.

  In addition to the card identification information, game identification information, and progress information, the game information database 320 may store notification conditions specified by the customer in association with the card identification information. The notification condition is information for designating whether to notify the progress of the game to the customer who has made the card payment every time the card payment is made, and can be arbitrarily set by the customer. Alternatively, the notification condition may be arbitrarily set by an operator of the card usage support system 100 or the like.

  In the game information database 320, when a plurality of association patterns of position information and store identification information are stored for each game identification information in the affiliated store information database 310, customer card identification information and game identification information In addition to the progress information, information related to the association pattern may be associated and stored. The information regarding the association pattern indicates which association pattern game is set for the customer.

  The game information database 320 stores notification conditions in association with card identification information. The notification condition specifies, for example, whether to notify the progress of the game before the game satisfies the achievement condition, that is, whether to notify the progress of the game. The notification condition specifies, for example, whether or not to notify the progress of the game every time a card payment is made. The notification condition may specify, for example, whether or not to notify the progress of the game every time a predetermined number of card payments are made.

  In addition to whether or not to notify the progress of the game, the notification condition includes, for example, a notification condition such as “notify the progress of the game when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the completion of the game”. It may be specified. In this case, specifically, for example, if the game is to be ended when all 47 prefectures on the map of Japan are designated, “the progress of the game is progressed when the number of remaining prefectures becomes one. Can be designated as a notification condition. In this case, the remaining number until notification is not limited to 1, and may be 2 or more.

  Specifically, for example, if the game is to be ended when 5 straight squares in a total of 25 squares (horizontal 5 squares × horizontal 5 squares) are designated, “when the reach is established. A notification condition of “notifying the progress of the game” can be designated. Further, in this case, it may be possible to designate to notify the number of reach (a state in which four squares continue in a straight line and one more becomes a bingo).

  The game information database 320 stores, as progress information, information indicating the rank (achievement rank) determined to satisfy the achievement condition in the game identified by the same game identification information for each card identification information. doing. The order in which it is determined that the achievement condition is satisfied can be specified based on the date and time when the corresponding completion notification is received, for example.

  In FIG. 3-2, since the game associated with the card identification information “4980-1234-5678-9012” is in a state before the achievement condition is satisfied, “-” is displayed in the achievement rank column for convenience. It is described. For the rank (achievement rank), for example, an upper limit value for counting the rank (achievement rank) may be set, such as “count to 100”. In this case, the game information database 320 does not store the rankings (achievement rankings) after the 100th.

(Example of privilege information database)
Next, an example of the privilege information database will be described. FIG. 3C is an explanatory diagram of an example of the privilege information database. In FIG. 3C, the privilege information database 330 stores game identification information in association with privilege information related to a privilege when the achievement condition is satisfied.

  The privilege information includes, for example, identification information for specifying the content of the privilege, information indicating the content of the specified privilege, and the like. The privilege information includes, for example, information indicating a store or a place where the privilege can be received, message information for notifying that the privilege has been granted, and the like. The privilege information may be in a text format, or an image such as an arbitrary image or a two-dimensional code.

  The privilege can be set according to the content of the game. For example, in the case of a game that is joined by a restaurant called a coffee shop or a cafe, a discount of a predetermined amount or a predetermined rate when the achievement conditions set for the game are achieved, or “free cup of coffee”, etc. It is possible to set privileges such as provision of various products.

  In the privilege information database 330, the privilege information can be set for each achievement condition. Specifically, for example, among the achievement conditions related to the game identified by the game identification information “001”, the “waiting for the scenery from the top of Mt. Fuji” is set to the achievement condition “designating Kanto region (6 prefectures in 1 city)”. Set the privilege information "Get a received image", and set the privilege information "Get a standby image of a Japanese image from space (night view)" in the achievement condition "Specify all Japan (47 prefectures)" can do.

(Example of customer information database)
Next, the customer information database will be described. FIG. 3-4 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a customer information database. 3-4, the customer information database 340 stores a credit card number and information related to the customer (described as “customer information” in FIG. 3-4) in association with each other. In this embodiment, customer identification information can be realized by a credit card number.

  In the credit card number, the card issuer such as a credit card company can be specified by the first six-digit bank identification number (BIN). The credit card number includes a BIN, is composed of an arbitrary number sequence assigned by the card issuer, and is unique information for each card.

  The customer information includes various information related to the customer who is the credit card owner and the credit card, and includes, for example, the name, address, and e-mail address of the customer who is the credit card owner. Moreover, the information regarding a customer may include the expiration date of a credit card, a telephone number, sex, etc., for example. The information about the customer may include information on the payment ability of the customer who is the owner of the credit card, such as the annual income of the customer of the credit card and the usage limit amount for a predetermined period.

  The predetermined period is a period from the day after the previous closing date to the next closing date, and may be, for example, one month. The closing date is a closing date for the credit card company to determine the amount of advance payment to the member store and the amount charged to the customer (card user) who is the card owner. For example, “10th of every month”, “ For example, “25th of every month”. Specifically, for example, when the closing date is “10th of every month”, the predetermined period is a period from the 11th of every month to the 10th of the following month.

  For example, when there is a closing date for each month, the usage amount for each predetermined period is set as the usage amount for cumulative credit card settlement from the day after the previous closing date to the next closing date. In the card usage support system 100 according to this embodiment, the games that can be designated as participation targets may be limited according to the usage amount for each predetermined period.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of a customer whose usage amount for each predetermined period is equal to or more than the predetermined amount every time, a restriction may be provided so that a high-value privilege can be obtained when the achievement condition is satisfied. it can. Specifically, for example, in the next month when the usage amount for each predetermined period becomes equal to or more than the predetermined amount, a restriction is set so that a player can participate in a game that provides a high-value privilege when the achievement condition is satisfied. It may be.

  Further, the information related to the customer may include information related to payment such as a payment method, the name of a financial institution used for payment, a branch name, a deposit item, and an account number. Specifically, for example, for a customer (card user) who is a credit card owner who has set up revolving payment, the amount of payment per revolving payment is stored as information related to payment. Also good.

  Moreover, the information regarding a customer may include the information regarding a customer's family structure, for example. Specifically, the customer information database 340 may store, for example, information indicating names of children, parents, siblings, date of birth, sex, and the like in association with the credit card number.

  Information relating to the customer is acquired from the customer who is the owner of the credit card before the credit card is issued, for example, at the time of credit card issuance acceptance (application), and is stored in the customer information database 340 by the credit card issuer. be registered. In addition, the information about the customer may be updated as appropriate when an application for a change from the customer is received, for example, when a child is born or moved.

  Thereby, when a credit card number is designated, various kinds of information associated with the designated credit card number can be specified. In the customer information database 340, in addition to the credit card number, any information such as the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the customer (card user) who is the owner of the credit card is designated. Information associated with any specified information can be extracted.

(Functional configuration of card usage support device 110)
Next, a functional configuration of the card use support apparatus 110 provided in the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the card use support apparatus 110 provided in the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 4, each function of the card use support apparatus 110 included in the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit 401, a completion notification receiving unit 402, a game specifying unit 403, and position information acquisition. Unit 404, update unit 405, privilege information acquisition unit 407, notification condition reception unit 409, generation unit 408, determination unit 406, output unit 410, designation information reception unit 411, selection unit 412, It is realized by.

  A storage unit 401, a completion notification receiving unit 402, a game specifying unit 403, a position information acquiring unit 404, an updating unit 405, a determining unit 406, a privilege information acquiring unit 407, a generating unit 408, which realize each function of the card usage support apparatus 110, The notification condition reception unit 409, the output unit 410, the designation information reception unit 411, and the selection unit 412 can be realized by each unit constituting the card use support apparatus 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The storage unit 401 stores various databases such as a participating store information database 310, a game information database 320, a privilege information database 330, and a customer information database 340. The memory | storage part 401 memorize | stores each information in various databases so that update is possible.

  The completion notification receiving unit 402 receives the completion notification output from the settlement terminal device 130. The completion notification includes the identification information of the card and the identification information of the store that has made payment using the card identified by the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”). The completion notification may include information related to the payment amount for card payment. For example, the completion notification receiving unit 402 receives a completion notification related to the card payment every time the card payment performed in each store where the payment terminal device is installed is completed.

  The game identifying unit 403 refers to the game information database 320 to identify game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving unit 402. In the game information database 320, when a plurality of pieces of game identification information are associated with the corresponding card identification information, the game identification unit 403 identifies, for example, all the game identification information. Alternatively, in the game information database 320, when a plurality of pieces of game identification information are associated with the identification information of the corresponding card, the game specifying unit 403, for example, the game identification information stored most recently in the game information database 320 May be specified.

  Alternatively, the game specifying unit 403 identifies, for example, the card included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving unit 402 when the payment amount is a predetermined amount or more based on the payment amount included in the completion notification. The game identification information associated with the information may be specified. Furthermore, in this case, if a plurality of pieces of game identification information are associated with the identification information of the corresponding card, for example, the game specifying unit 403 specifies all the game identification information when the payment amount is a predetermined amount or more. It may be a thing, and the identification information of the game memorize | stored most recently in the game information database 320 may be specified.

  The location information acquisition unit 404 refers to the affiliated store information database 310 and is associated with the game identification information identified by the game identification unit 403 and associated with the store identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception unit 402. The position information of the obtained partial figure is acquired. Specifically, for example, when the target figure is a Japan map composed of 47 partial figures each showing the outline of any prefecture, the position information corresponds to the position of any prefecture. It can be realized by information indicating that. Specifically, for example, when the target graphic is a grid graphic of 5 × 5 = 25 squares, the position information can be realized by information indicating which square position corresponds to.

  The update unit 405 uses the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 404 as progress information in the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception unit 402 in the game information database 320. The game information database 320 is updated by storing in association. The update unit 405 updates the changed information before and after the completion notification receiving unit 402 receives the completion notification. For example, the updating unit 405 updates the game information database 320 by adding the position information acquired when the completion notification receiving unit 402 receives the completion notification to the game information database 320.

  The determination unit 406 refers to the game information database 320 every time the update unit 405 performs an update, and the arrangement of the partial graphics specified by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 404 is a predetermined predetermined value. Determine whether the achievement condition is met. Specifically, for example, when the target figure is the above-mentioned Japan map, the position information indicating the position of a prefecture included in a specific region such as “Kanto region” or “Kinki region” on the Japan map is game information. By determining whether or not all the identification information of the corresponding card in the database 320 is stored in association with each other, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, for example, when the target graphic is a grid graphic of 5 × 5 = 25 squares, the square specified by the position information in the square graphic is in any of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal directions. By determining whether or not to form a line, it is possible to determine whether or not a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied.

  When the determination unit 406 determines that the achievement condition is satisfied, the privilege information acquisition unit 407 refers to the privilege information database 330 and acquires the privilege information associated with the game identification information of the game that satisfies the achievement condition. The privilege indicates a benefit provided to the customer. Specifically, the privilege can be realized by, for example, a right to receive a discount for a specific product or service, a right to apply a predetermined amount for settlement at a specific store (a right to discount a predetermined amount), or the like. In addition, specifically, the privilege may be realized by, for example, a right to receive a specific product or a right to receive a specific service.

  Each time the update unit 405 performs an update, the generation unit 408 refers to the game information database 320 and selects a partial graphic specified by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 404 in the target graphic including the partial graphic. Image information of a target image that is shown separately from other partial figures is generated. The generation unit 408 may generate image information of the target image when the determination unit 406 determines that the achievement condition is satisfied.

  The generation unit 408 generates image information of the target image based on the notification condition associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception unit 402. That is, the generation unit 408 may selectively generate image information of the target image based on conditions specified by the customer. Specifically, for example, when the notification condition “notify every card payment” is set, the generation unit 408 generates image information of the target image for each card payment.

  A notification condition reception unit 409 receives an input of notification conditions related to generation of image information by the generation unit 408. The notification condition specifies, for example, “whether or not to notify the progress of the game each time a card payment is made”. Alternatively, the notification condition may be, for example, “Notify the progress of the game every time a predetermined number of card payments are made”, “Whether to notify the progress of the game every time a predetermined period elapses” or the like. It may be specified.

  The update unit 405 updates the notification condition in the game information database 320 based on the notification condition received by the notification condition reception unit 409. The update unit 405 updates the notification condition in the game information database 320 based on the received notification condition every time the notification condition reception unit 409 receives the notification condition.

  The output unit 410 outputs the image information of the target image generated by the generation unit 408 to a predetermined external device. The predetermined external device can be realized by the customer's terminal device 120, for example. The external device that is the output destination of the image information can be arbitrarily designated by the customer when the game is designated, for example.

  The output unit 410 may output the privilege information acquired by the privilege information acquisition unit 407 and the image information generated by the generation unit 408 when the determination unit 406 determines that the achievement condition is satisfied. In this case, if the determination unit 406 determines that the achievement condition is satisfied regardless of the notification condition received by the notification condition reception unit 409, the output unit 410 generates the privilege information and generation unit 408 acquired by the privilege information acquisition unit 407. Output the image information.

  The designation information receiving unit 411 receives designation information for designating the type of game from the customer terminal device 120. The designation information is information for identifying the type of game designated by the customer, and the game identification that can identify the identification information of the customer's card that is the transmission source of the designation information and the type of game designated by the customer Information.

  The type of game is, for example, a display provided by the predetermined WEB site by allowing the customer's terminal device 120 to access a predetermined WEB site established on the network 140 such as the Internet via the customer's terminal device 120. It can be specified by performing an input operation on the customer according to the contents. When a predetermined input operation is further performed in the state where the game terminal is specified in the customer terminal device 120, the specified information is output from the customer terminal device 120 to the card usage support device 110. The

  When the designation information receiving unit 411 receives the designation information, the selection unit 412 refers to the affiliated store information database 310 and sets the game identification information of the game designated by the designation information receiving unit 411 receiving the designation information. One association pattern is selected by lottery from a plurality of association patterns stored in association. The update unit 405 stores the association pattern selected by the selection unit 412 in the game information database 320 in association with the designation information received by the designation information reception unit 411.

  For example, the selection unit 412 selects one of a plurality of association patterns stored in association with the game identification information of the designated game every time a predetermined time elapses after the designation information reception unit 411 receives the designation information. The association pattern may be selected by lottery. In this case, in the affiliated store information database 310, the information on the association pattern associated with the card identification information is updated at any given time.

  Alternatively, the selection unit 412, for example, draws one association pattern from among a plurality of association patterns stored in association with the game identification information of the designated game every time a predetermined update date and time arrives. You may choose by. In this case, the association pattern information associated with the card identification information in the affiliated store information database 310 is updated every time a predetermined update date and time arrives regardless of the date and time when the designation information accepting unit 411 accepts the designation information. The

(Display screen example)
Next, a display screen example will be described. 5-1, FIG. 5-2, FIG. 5-3, and FIG. 5-4 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display screen examples displayed by the customer terminal device 120. FIG. In FIGS. 5-1, 5-2, 5-3, and 5-4, display screens 510, 520, 530, and 540 are customer terminal devices in the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The image is displayed on a display 226 included in 120.

  The display screen 510 is displayed on the display 226 provided in the customer terminal device 120 in a game in which the target graphic is realized by a map of Japan and the partial graphic is realized by each prefecture. In this game, each time a card payment is made, the corresponding prefecture is sequentially designated based on the store identification information associated with the position information of the partial graphic. The designated prefecture is displayed separately from the prefecture not designated.

  The display screen 510 shows a state in which Tokyo is designated. From the state shown on the display screen 510, if card payment is made a plurality of times at a store that has joined the game, the number of designated prefectures increases, for example, the state shown on the display screen 520. The display screen 520 shows a state in which Tokyo, Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba, Osaka, and Yamaguchi are designated.

  The display screen 530 is a game in which a target figure is realized by a grid pattern of 25 squares in total of 5 squares × 5 squares, and a partial figure is realized by 25 squares constituting the square figure. Is displayed on the display 226 included in the. In this game, each time a card payment is made, corresponding squares are sequentially specified based on the store identification information associated with the position information of the partial graphic. The designated square is displayed separately from the non-designated square.

  In the display screen 530, the store name associated with the position information of the partial graphic realized by the square is displayed on the square specified by performing the card payment. In this way, each time a partial graphic is specified, the name of the store, the date and time of card payment, etc. for specifying the partial graphic may be displayed together. Thereby, the log | history of the shop which the customer utilized can be confirmed.

  In the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, each game can be set to display (notify) the store name for the first time when the card payment is made at the corresponding store, for example. In this way, when a game with a specification for displaying (notifying) the store name is performed for the first time when the card payment is made at the corresponding store, which partial figure is designated by using which store, I don't know until I make a card payment. As a result, it is possible to give the customer a sense of expectation that is exciting every time card payment is made.

  Alternatively, in the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, each game may have a specification of displaying (notifying) the store name associated with each partial graphic in the target graphic from the start of the game. When you play a game with a specification that displays (notifies) the store name associated with each partial graphic in the target graphic from the start of the game, you can know in advance which store you should go to, giving customers a sense of security Yes, customers can make card payments with planning.

  The display screen 540 shows a state in which four squares continue in a straight line and one more becomes a bingo in a bingo game executed using a grid pattern of 25 squares in total of 5 squares × 5 squares. From this state, by performing card payment at the corresponding store, if the remaining 1 cell (2nd column from the left in Fig. 5-4, 3 cell from the top) is specified, the achievement condition must be met become.

  On the display screen 540, a message for notifying a privilege when the achievement condition is satisfied, such as “one more coffee at one store!” May be displayed together. In the case of a game in which a time limit for achievement is set, a message for notifying the time limit may be displayed on the display screens 510, 520, 530, and 540.

(Processing procedure of card usage support device 110)
Next, a processing procedure of the card use support apparatus 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the card use support apparatus 110 according to the embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart in FIG. 6 is started when a card payment completion notification is output from the payment terminal device.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, first, the process stands by until a card payment completion notification output from the payment terminal apparatus is received (step S601). In step S601, when a card payment completion notification is received (step S601: Yes), the card identification information and the store identification information included in the received completion notification are extracted (step S602).

  Next, based on the card identification information extracted in step S602, the game specified by the customer who made the card payment is specified (step S603). In step S603, referring to the game information database 320, the game identification information associated with the card identification information extracted in step S602 is specified, thereby specifying the game designated by the customer who made the card payment. Can do.

  And the identification information of the store which has joined the game specified in step S603 is acquired (step S604). In step S604, with reference to the participating store information database 310, store identification information associated with the game identification information of the game specified in step S603 is acquired.

  Next, position information is acquired based on the store identification information acquired in step S604 (step S605), and game information is updated based on the position information acquired in step S605 (step S606). In step S605, with reference to the participating store information database 310, the position information of the partial figure associated with the store identification information acquired in step S604 is acquired. Thereby, the partial figure corresponding to the store which performed card payment can be specified.

  It is determined whether or not the achievement condition is set for the game identified in step S603 (step S607). If the achievement condition is set (step S607: Yes), based on the progress information in the game information database 320, It is determined whether or not the specified partial graphic arrangement satisfies the achievement condition (step S608).

  In step S608, if the specified partial graphic arrangement satisfies the achievement condition (step S608: Yes), the notification destination is specified (step S609). In step S609, referring to the customer information database 340, the notification destination can be specified based on the customer information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in step S601: Yes.

  Next, an achievement notification for notifying that the achievement condition has been achieved is generated for the notification destination specified in step S609 (step S610), and the achievement notification generated in step S610 is output to the notification destination (step S611). ), A series of processing ends.

  On the other hand, in step S607, when the achievement condition is not set for the game specified in step S603 (step S607: No), and in step S608, the designated partial graphic arrangement does not satisfy the achievement condition (step S608: No), it is determined whether or not to notify the progress of the progress of the corresponding game (step S612).

  In step S612, referring to the game information database 320, based on the notification condition associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in step S601: Yes, the progress of the corresponding game progress is displayed. It can be determined whether or not to notify. In step S612, when the progress of the corresponding game progress is not notified (step S612: No), the series of processing ends.

  In step S612, when the progress of the corresponding game progress is notified (step S612: Yes), it is determined whether the notification condition is satisfied based on the notification condition in the notification condition (step S613). In step S613, when the notification condition is not satisfied (step S613: No), the series of processing ends.

  In step S613, when the notification condition is satisfied (step S613: Yes), the notification destination is specified (step S614). In step S614, as in step S609, the customer information database 340 is referred to, and the notification destination is specified based on the customer information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in step S601: Yes. can do.

  Then, an intermediate progress notification is generated to notify the notification destination specified in step S614 that the achievement condition has been achieved (step S615), and the intermediate progress notification generated in step S615 is output to the notification destination (step S615). S616), a series of processing ends.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6 described above, it is determined whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied in step S608, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in step S608, in addition to the determination as to whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied, if the achievement condition is satisfied, whether or not the rank satisfying the achievement condition is within a predetermined order among the ranks achieved in the game. You may make it judge.

  As a result, the customers to whom the privilege is given can be limited, and the added value for giving the privilege can be increased. Further, by restricting the customers to whom the privilege is given, the content of the privilege to be given can be enhanced, for example, providing high-value products or services when converted into sales prices. This can add interest to using cards.

  The card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may be operated such that, for example, the customers who are given a privilege are restricted according to the order in which the game has been achieved, and the benefits that are given are differentiated. . Specifically, for example, the higher the order of achievement, the higher the value that can be given to the customer, such as providing high-value products or services when converted into sales prices.

  This enhances the competitiveness among customers participating in the same game and adds further interest in using cards. And it can aim at the further improvement of the customer attraction effect and sales promotion effect in a store, and can anticipate utilization of a card | curd by this.

  The card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is such that, for example, a plurality of stores join the same game, such as stores that are chain-expanded, and which stores are in which games. By advertising whether or not it is subscribed to the card, it is possible to promote the use of the card and to promote the sales limited to the stores and shopping streets where the chain is developed.

  As a specific example of operation, for example, a game in which the store is subscribed is advertised from a store in which the game is subscribed, and a larger number of stores join the same game than the number of partial figures constituting the target graphic. At the same time, the specification of the game can be set to a specification for displaying (notifying) the store name only when card payment is performed at the corresponding store.

  In this case, even if the number of stores that have joined the game is larger than the number of partial graphics that constitute the target graphic, all the stores that have joined the same game can be given an opportunity to promote sales fairly. Thereby, it is possible to increase the number of shops that agree with the game plan and join the game.

  Then, in the card usage support system 100, by increasing the number of stores participating in the game by increasing the number of stores participating in the game by collecting a predetermined subscription fee from the store participating in the game. In addition, the profit of the operator of the card usage support system 100 can be improved.

  As another specific example of operation, for example, among the stores that are chain-operated, card settlement is performed at each store that operates in a specific region (for example, “Kinki region”, “Kanto region”, etc.). It is good also as a game of the specification which designates a partial figure whenever it performs. As a result, the same customer visits multiple stores of the same series that are operating in the chain, so the impression and evaluation of each store from the customer (good or bad customer service, cleanliness and hygiene in the store) It is possible to collect opinions comparing the same type of stores, such as status, product lineup, and customer service speed. Since the store side can use the opinions collected in this way to improve the business contents of the store, it can be expected to further attract customers and promote sales.

  Further, as another specific operation example, for example, the same number of stores as the number of partial graphics constituting the target graphic join the same game, and the store name is displayed (notified) from the start of the game. can do. In this case, it is also relevant when fulfilling the achievement conditions, such as “Stores associated with five straight lines in a bingo game” and “Stores associated with locations in the Kanto region” The store identification information associated with the position information of the partial graphic having the property may be a store having low relevance to each other.

  More specifically, for example, identification information of stores that are considered to be less related to each other when judged according to customer preferences, such as “cafe, soba restaurant, bakery, French restaurant, and side dish store”. , “Stores associated with five straight lines in a bingo game”. Thereby, the opportunity of sales promotion can be given in a wide range of stores without being restricted by customer preferences.

  Further, as another specific example of operation, for example, the position information of a partial graphic assigned to a specific position in the target graphic is used as the identification information of the store that meets a specific condition among the stores that are participating in the game. It is good also as an achievement condition to perform card payment in all the stores which match | related to the said specific conditions.

  More specifically, for example, “the number of provisions per day is limited and the number of provisions is small.”, “Only reservation customers are accepted, and reservations are difficult because reservations are high”. In addition, it is possible to associate the identification information of the store that is difficult to make a card payment with the position information of the partial graphic assigned to the specific position in the target graphic.

  Thereby, when the achievement condition is satisfied, or when a third party views the target graphic that satisfies the achievement condition, it can be proved that the customer who satisfies the achievement condition has made a certain effort. And by setting it as such operation, the sense of achievement of the customer who performed card payment can be heightened. Under such an operation, when the achievement condition is satisfied, a card or the like that proves that the achievement condition is satisfied may be issued. In this case, you may issue the card which printed the target figure in which the partial figure linked | related with the identification information of the applicable store was specified.

  As another specific example of operation, for example, the subscription fee of a store that joins a game may be varied according to the position of a partial graphic assigned to a specific position in the target graphic. More specifically, for example, in a game that is ended when a straight line of 5 squares in a total of 25 squares of 5 squares × 5 horizontal squares is designated, such as a “bingo game”, Depending on the location, the subscription fee varies, and the subscription fee of the store that joins the game is increased in the order of (1) the central cell, (2) the diagonal cell except the central cell, and (3) the remaining cell To do.

  In the “bingo game”, the probability that each square is involved in the designation of five straight squares (establishing bingo) is (1) a central square, (2) a diagonal square excluding the central square, (3) Increase in the order of the remaining squares (the squares other than (1) and (2)). In other words, the central square is involved in four patterns of bingo (row direction, column direction, two diagonal directions), and the diagonal square is in three patterns of bingo (row direction, column direction, one diagonal direction). The remaining squares are involved in three patterns of bingo (row direction, column direction).

  Further, in such an operation, the game is designed to display (notify) the store name associated with each partial graphic in the target graphic from the start of the game. Thus, if the main goal is to achieve a game by specifying five straight lines (establish bingo), the number of visitors to the store corresponding to the central square is other than the central square. It is assumed that the number will be larger than the number of visitors to stores that correspond to the mass. That is, a store associated with the central square can be expected to have a higher customer-collecting effect than a store corresponding to a square other than the central square.

  Thus, when it is assumed that the effect of attracting customers due to the store joining the game differs according to the location of the square, the subscription fee is made variable according to the location of the square to join the game. It is possible to ensure fairness among stores. In other words, in a game such as the above “bingo game” that may give a feeling of unfairness to a store that participates in the game depending on the position of the assigned cell, the operation is to alleviate the unfairness. By doing so, the number of stores participating in the game can be increased.

  Then, in the card use support system 100, as described above, the game is collected by increasing the number of stores participating in the game by collecting a predetermined subscription fee from the stores participating in the game. It is possible to improve not only the profit of the participating store but also the profit of the operator of the card use support system 100.

  In the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, for example, a target figure is realized by a Japan map composed of 47 partial figures provided corresponding to prefectures, or a target figure is drawn by a grid figure. Although the figure was realized, the target figure is not limited to these. The target graphic may be, for example, a graphic imitating a Yamanote line. In this case, the partial figure can be realized by a station where the Yamanote line arrives and departs.

  As described above, when the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention receives a card payment completion notification, it specifies game identification information and position information of a partial graphic, and specifies the specified partial graphic. Image information of a target image that is shown separately from other partial graphics in the target graphic is generated, and the generated image information is output to a predetermined external device.

  According to the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the number of partial figures that are distinguished from each other in the target image increases each time card payment is performed at a store that subscribes to a game designated by a customer. The customer who has confirmed the target image via the external device can be provided with interest in using the card.

  In addition, according to the card usage support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, as the number of partial figures distinguished and shown in the target image increases, the sense of achievement of the customer who made the card payment can be enhanced. In order to increase the number of partial figures that are distinguished from each other in the target image, it is possible to promote card settlement at a store that joins the game.

  As described above, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the use of the card is promoted by adding interest to the customer to use the card, and the store of the store that joins the game. The ability to attract customers can be improved.

  In addition, since it is possible to improve the ability to attract customers of a store that joins the game by joining the game, an increase in the number of stores that join the game can be expected. An increase in the membership fee revenue of the card usage support system 100 operator can be expected by increasing the number of stores that join the game.

  The card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention refers to the game information database 320 every time the game information database 320 is updated, and the arrangement of designated partial figures is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not a predetermined achievement condition is satisfied, and when the achievement condition is satisfied, the image information of the target image is generated and the generated image information is output to a predetermined external device. .

  As described above, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention described above, the predetermined achievement condition is satisfied when the arrangement of the partial figures separately shown in the target image satisfies the predetermined achievement condition. The target image that satisfies the predetermined achievement condition can be confirmed with the customer.

  Thereby, according to the card utilization support system 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, “when will it be achieved” until the arrangement of the partial graphics separately shown in the target image satisfies the predetermined achievement condition, Since the game can be advanced while expecting “what conditions to achieve”, an interest in using cards can be added.

  The card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention generates image information of a target image based on a notification condition, and outputs the generated image information to a predetermined external device. It is said. In this embodiment, specifically, an example in which a predetermined external device serving as an output destination of the generated image information is realized by the customer terminal device 120 has been described.

  According to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment according to the present invention, every time the game information database 320 is updated by performing card payment, it corresponds to a store that has made card payment to a customer. The target image in which the partial graphic at the position is distinguished can be confirmed. Thus, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the progress of the game can be confirmed each time a card payment is made, and the card is used every time the card is used. You can add interest.

  In the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention described above, the example in which the predetermined external device that is the output destination of the generated image information is realized by the customer terminal device 120 has been described. The device is not limited to the customer terminal device 120. The predetermined external device may be realized by a computer device such as a server computer that establishes a predetermined WEB site on the network 140 such as the Internet.

  In this case, the image information generated by the card usage support device 110 is output to a computer device such as a corresponding server computer each time it is generated, and stored in a storage medium included in the computer device such as a server computer. Image information stored in a storage medium included in a computer device such as a server computer is output to the customer terminal device 120 when an access request is received from the customer terminal device 120, and the customer terminal device 120 performs predetermined processing. It is used to display the display screen.

  In this case, when image information stored in a storage medium included in a computer device such as a server computer is displayed on the customer terminal device 120, the corresponding image information is output to the customer terminal device 120. Prior to this, a predetermined authentication process with input of a password or the like may be performed in the customer terminal device 120.

  Or you may enable it to browse the progress of the game of all the users who are participating in the same game. As a result, the customer who made the card payment at "when" and "where" will be able to recognize in common to all users participating in the same game, "which partial figure has been specified". Can do.

  This has the effect of increasing the competitiveness among customers participating in the same game, and raising expectations such as "If you go to the XX store, you may be able to specify the mass at the same position." I can expect. And it can expect further improvement of the customer attraction effect in a store by this.

  The predetermined external device that is the output destination of the generated image information may be realized by a predetermined terminal device (not shown) that is connected to a network 140 such as the Internet and has a print function. In this case, the predetermined terminal device can output the image information generated by the card usage support device 110 by printing it on a recording medium such as paper.

  When the predetermined terminal device receives a predetermined input operation with input of user identification information, the predetermined terminal device directly from the card usage support device 110 or, if necessary, from a storage medium included in a computer device such as a server computer The corresponding image information is acquired. Then, as described above, an image similar to the predetermined display screen displayed on the customer terminal device 120 can be printed and output.

  When the predetermined external device according to the present invention is realized by such a predetermined terminal device, the predetermined terminal device is, for example, an easily accessible place such as a station premises or a convenience store, the vicinity of a place where payment is made, and the order of payment. It should be installed in places where waiting customers are waiting.

  Further, in this case, the predetermined terminal device is not limited to a single device, for example, but is also used as an ATM, a digital camera printing device, a ticket output device, or the like that can be connected to the network 140, for example. An image similar to a predetermined display screen displayed on the customer's terminal device 120 as a part of the functions included in may be printed and output.

  Further, the predetermined external device that is the output destination of the generated image information may be, for example, a printer connected to a computer device that implements the terminal device 120 of the customer. In this case, as in the case where the predetermined external device according to the present invention is realized by the predetermined terminal device, when a predetermined input operation is received with respect to the computer device that implements the customer terminal device 120, Appropriate image information is acquired directly from the card usage support device 110 or, if necessary, from a storage medium included in a computer device such as a server computer. Then, as described above, an image similar to the predetermined display screen displayed on the customer terminal device 120 can be printed and output.

  In addition, when it is determined that the achievement condition is satisfied, the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention refers to the privilege information database 330 and acquires the privilege information corresponding to the game that satisfies the achievement condition. The acquired privilege information and the image information of the target image are generated, and the generated image information is output to a predetermined external device.

  According to the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the predetermined achievement condition is satisfied for the customer when the arrangement of the partial figures separately shown in the target image satisfies the predetermined achievement condition. While confirming the target image, the corresponding privilege can be given. As a result, according to the card utilization support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to check the progress until the arrangement of the partial figures shown separately in the target image satisfies the predetermined achievement condition. You can add interest to using.

  Further, the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention generates and generates the acquired privilege information and the image information of the target image when the rank satisfying the achievement condition is within a predetermined order for each game. The image information is output to a predetermined external device.

  According to the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, a target that satisfies a predetermined achievement condition for a customer who satisfies the achievement condition within a predetermined rank among customers who play the same game. While confirming an image, a corresponding privilege can be given. As a result, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to give a consciousness to the customer that “the target graphic is completed in the order in which the privilege is received”. Promotion can be aimed at.

  Moreover, the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention stores a plurality of association patterns of partial graphic position information and store identification information for each game identification information, and even in the same game, It is characterized in that the association pattern between the position information of the partial graphic and the store identification information is different for each customer.

  According to the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, even when different customers specify the same game and take the same action, it is possible to advance a game having a different association pattern for each customer.

  Thus, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, for example, when a plurality of customers who specify the same game make card payments at the same store, the portions that are shown separately in the target image The figure can be made different, and after that, the location of the store in the target figure has been determined, such as "Go to XX store and XX store to complete the image." It is possible to add interest to the use of the card without deteriorating the sense of achievement of the customer who made the card settlement due to the prospect.

  In addition, the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention draws one association pattern from a plurality of association patterns every time a predetermined time elapses after receiving designation information for designating a game type. It is characterized in that it is selected by.

  According to the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, each time a predetermined time has elapsed since the game was specified by the customer, the card is associated with the position information of each partial graphic in the target graphic completed by the customer. Since the store identification information changes, it is possible to give the customer an awareness of “let's complete the target graphic before the change”, and to promote the use of the card.

  Further, the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention uses the e-mail address assigned to the customer terminal device 120 associated with the card identification information included in the received completion notification as a transmission destination. It is characterized by outputting image information of an image.

  According to the card use support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the customer can be made to confirm the target image via the customer's terminal device. Thus, according to the card use support system 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the target image can be confirmed immediately after the card payment is made, so that the game can be obtained by making the card payment to the customer. Can be recognized with certainty.

  In the card usage support system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the customer terminal device 120 is uniquely identified in the customer information database 340 in the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the store terminal device. The possible individual identification numbers are stored in association with each other, and the output destination of the image information of the target image is specified based on the individual identification number associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received from the settlement terminal device 130 You may make it do.

  In this case, as an individual identification number that can uniquely identify the customer's terminal device 120, specifically, for example, a number called a UID (UNIQUE Indentifier) can be used. Further, in this case, for example, a telephone number may be specifically used as the individual identification number that can uniquely identify the customer terminal device 120.

  When a telephone number is used as an individual identification number that can uniquely identify a customer terminal device 120, for example, it is generated using a short message service (SMS: Short Message Service) capable of transmitting and receiving a prescribed number of information. Information related to the image information of the target image can be notified.

  In this case, specifically, in the case of a game that ends when five straight squares are specified in a grid pattern of 25 squares in total of 5 squares × 5 horizontal squares, such as a “bingo game”, for example. By transmitting information that can specify the position of the partial graphic designated by performing card payment, it is possible to notify information relating to the image information of the generated target image.

  More specifically, for example, the position of the partial figure specified by performing card payment such as “first column from the right, second row from the top”, “Migara 5 Masume, Uekara 1 Masume”, etc. By transmitting an identifiable message, information regarding the image information of the generated target image can be notified.

  As described above, the card use support system, the card use support method, and the card use support program according to the present invention are a card use support system, a card use support method, and a card that support the use of a card that functions as a settlement means instead of cash. It is useful for a use support program, and is particularly suitable for a card use support system, a card use support method, and a card use support program that support the use of a card such as a credit card.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Card utilization assistance system 110 Card utilization assistance apparatus 120 Customer terminal device 130 Payment terminal device 310 Store information database 320 Game information database 330 Special information database 401 Storage part 402 Completion notification reception part 403 Game specification part 404 Position information acquisition part 405 Update unit 406 Judgment unit 407 Privilege information acquisition unit 408 Generation unit 409 Notification condition reception unit 410 Output unit 411 Designated information reception unit 412 Selection unit

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For each piece of game identification information for identifying the type of game, position information of each partial graphic in a target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics, and identification information of a store that joins the game identified by the game identification information, , Store information database that stores and associates,
A game in which identification information of a customer's card, game identification information of a game designated by the customer among game identification information stored in the affiliated store information database, and progress information indicating the progress of the game are stored in association with each other An information database;
A completion notification receiving means for receiving a completion notification including the identification information of the card and the identification information of a store that has made payment using the card identified by the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”);
Game identifying means for referring to the game information database and identifying game identification information associated with card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving means;
Referring to the affiliated store information database, the location information associated with the game identification information identified by the game identifying unit and associated with the store identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification receiving unit is acquired. Position information acquisition means;
In the game information database, the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit is stored in association with the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception unit as the progress information. Updating means for updating the game information database,
Each time the updating means performs an update, the game information database is referred to, and the partial graphic specified by the positional information acquired by the positional information acquisition means is replaced with another partial graphic in the target graphic including the partial graphic. Generating means for generating image information of a target image to be distinguished;
Output means for outputting image information of the target image generated by the generation means to a predetermined external device;
A card use support system characterized by comprising: Whether the arrangement of the partial graphics specified by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means meets a predetermined achievement condition, with reference to the game information database each time the update means performs an update A determination means for determining whether or not,
The card use support system according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates image information of the target image when the determination unit determines that the achievement condition is satisfied. A notification condition receiving means for receiving a notification condition for designating whether to output the image information generated by the generating means each time the updating means performs an update;
The game information database associates and stores customer card identification information, the game identification information, the progress information, and the notification condition received by the notification condition receiving means,
The generation unit generates image information of the target image based on a notification condition associated with card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception unit. 2. The card use support system according to 2. A privilege information database for storing the game identification information in association with privilege information related to a privilege when the achievement condition is satisfied;
When the determination unit determines that the achievement condition is satisfied, the privilege information acquisition unit acquires the privilege information associated with the game identification information of the game that satisfies the achievement condition with reference to the privilege information database;
With
The output unit outputs the privilege information acquired by the privilege information acquisition unit and the image information generated by the generation unit when the determination unit determines that the achievement condition is satisfied. Card usage support system described in 1. The game information database stores, as the progress information, information indicating the order in which the determination means determines that the achievement condition is satisfied in the game identified by the same game identification information for each identification information of the card. ,
When the determination means determines that the achievement condition is satisfied, the determination means further refers to the game information database to determine whether or not the achievement order in the game identified by the game identification information is within a predetermined rank.
The output means determines that the determination means satisfies the achievement condition, and the privilege information acquired by the privilege information acquisition means and the image generated by the generation means when the achievement order is within a predetermined order. 5. The card use support system according to claim 4, wherein information is output. The subscription store information database stores a plurality of association patterns of the location information and the store identification information for each game identification information,
Designation information receiving means for receiving designation information for designating the type of game from the terminal device of the customer;
When the designation information accepting means accepts the designation information, one association pattern is selected from a plurality of association patterns stored in association with the game identification information of the designated game with reference to the affiliated store information database. A selection means for selecting by lottery;
With
2. The game information database stores customer card identification information, the game identification information, the progress information, and information related to an association pattern selected by the selection means in association with each other. The card use support system according to any one of?   The selection means refers to the subscribing store information database each time a predetermined time has elapsed since the designation information accepting means accepts the designation information, and stores a plurality of information stored in association with the game identification information of the designated game. 7. The card use support system according to claim 6, wherein one of the association patterns is selected by lottery. Comprising a customer information database for storing the card identification information in association with the email address assigned to the customer terminal device identified by the card identification information;
The output means refers to the customer information database, and uses the e-mail address assigned to the terminal device associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received by the completion notification reception means as the transmission destination. 8. The card use support system according to claim 1, wherein the image information generated by the generation unit is output. A completion notification receiving step for receiving a completion notification including identification information of the customer's card and identification information of a store that has made payment using the card identified by the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”);
With reference to the game information database that stores the card identification information, the game identification information that identifies the type of game, and the progress information that indicates the progress of the game, received in the completion notification receiving step A game identifying step for identifying game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification;
For each piece of game identification information for identifying the type of game, position information of each partial graphic in a target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics, and identification information of a store that joins the game identified by the game identification information, Are associated with the game identification information identified in the game identification step and associated with the store identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step. A location information acquisition step for acquiring location information;
The game information database stores the position information acquired in the position information acquisition step in association with the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step as the progress information. An update process for updating the game information database,
Each time an update is performed in the update step, the partial graphic specified by the position information acquired in the position information acquisition step is referred to the game information database and another partial graphic in the target graphic including the partial graphic A generation step of generating image information of a target image to be distinguished,
An output step of outputting image information of the target image generated in the generation step to a predetermined external device;
A card usage support method characterized by including a card. On the computer,
A completion notification receiving step for receiving a completion notification including identification information of the customer's card and identification information of a store that has made payment using the card identified by the identification information of the card (hereinafter referred to as “card payment”);
With reference to the game information database that stores the card identification information, the game identification information that identifies the type of game, and the progress information that indicates the progress of the game, received in the completion notification receiving step A game identifying step for identifying game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification;
For each piece of game identification information for identifying the type of game, position information of each partial graphic in a target graphic configured by combining a plurality of partial graphics, and identification information of a store that joins the game identified by the game identification information, Are associated with the game identification information identified in the game identification step and associated with the store identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step. A location information acquisition step for acquiring location information;
The game information database stores the position information acquired in the position information acquisition step in association with the game identification information associated with the card identification information included in the completion notification received in the completion notification reception step as the progress information. An update process for updating the game information database,
Each time an update is performed in the update step, the partial graphic specified by the position information acquired in the position information acquisition step is referred to the game information database and another partial graphic in the target graphic including the partial graphic A generation step of generating image information of a target image to be distinguished,
An output step of outputting image information of the target image generated in the generation step to a predetermined external device;
A card use support program characterized in that

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