JP2013208364A - Server system, program, and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a server system and the like which provides various information based on code information by effectively utilizing a network system.SOLUTION: A server system includes: a receiving part for receiving code information input to a terminal device over a network; a managing part for managing server management information which includes at least one of user information and application management information; an information processing part for deciding information to be provided based on the code information to the user on the basis of the code information and the server management information; and a transmission part for transmitting the decided provision information or specific information of the provision information over a network.

Description

  The present invention relates to a server system, a program, an information storage medium, and the like.

  In recent years, game systems that can connect a server system and a terminal device via a network and enjoy a game using the network (hereinafter, referred to as a network game as appropriate) have attracted attention.

  On the other hand, in games such as role-playing games, training games, simulation games, action games, etc., items can be advanced by using various items such as weapon items, recovery items, and growth items. Is an important game element. For this reason, a system has been proposed in which game data such as items can be added / released by inputting a code. For example, as a conventional technique of a reading device for a code such as a barcode, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  However, in the conventional code input systems, game data (provided information) added / released by a code is associated with the code in a one-to-one relationship, so it is uniform and diverse. There was a problem of lacking. In addition, there has been no proposal for a system that provides a variety of game data added / released by code by effectively utilizing a network system realized by a server system.

JP-A-6-71049

  According to some aspects of the present invention, there are provided a server system, a program, an information storage medium, and the like that make it possible to give diversity to provided information provided by code information by effectively using a network system. it can.

  One aspect of the present invention is a management process for server management information that includes at least one of user information and application management information, and a reception processing unit that performs processing for receiving code information input to a terminal device via a network. An information processing unit that performs a determination process of provision information provided to the user by the code information based on the code information and the server management information, and the determined provision information or the provision The present invention relates to a server system including a transmission processing unit that performs processing for transmitting specific information of information via the network. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, server management information including at least one of user information and application management information is managed by the server system. Then, when the code information input to the terminal device is received, the provided information provided to the user by the code information is determined based on the received code information and the server management information, and the determined provided information or The specific information is transmitted via the network. In this way, the provision information provided by the code information can be set / changed by reflecting the server management information managed by the server system to the code information input to the terminal device. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively use the network system to give diversity to the provided information provided by the code information, and it is possible to realize a code input system that is not conventionally provided.

  In the aspect of the invention, the transmission processing unit may perform a process of transmitting the provision information or the specific information of the provision information to the terminal device via the network.

  If it does in this way, the offer information provided by the code information or the specific information will be transmitted to the terminal device into which code information was inputted, and it will become possible to provide to the user of a terminal device.

  Also, in one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit provides the provision provided by the code information so that the provision information different according to the server management information is provided even for the same code information. Information determination processing may be performed.

  In this way, even if the code information is the same, different provided information is provided according to the server management information, so that it is possible to increase the variety of provided information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server management information includes the user information, and the information processing unit is provided with the provision information different depending on the user information even if the information is the same code information. In addition, the provision information provided by the code information may be determined.

  In this way, different provision information is provided according to the user information, and a variety of provision information can be provided by effectively utilizing the user information to be managed by the server system.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the server management information includes the user information, and the information processing unit is configured to provide information about the first user when the provision information is provided to the first user. Performs the process of setting the code information as used code information and prohibiting reuse by the first user, and for the second user different from the first user, the code information May be allowed to use.

  In this way, when the code information is used by the first user, the code information of the first user is prohibited from being reused, and the use of the code information is prohibited for the second user. Can be allowed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server management information includes, as the application management information, at least one information of parameter information used in an application and execution status information of the application, The provided information provided by the code information may be determined based on at least one of parameter information and execution status information and the code information.

  In this way, the content of the provided information provided by the code information can be set and changed based on the parameter information and execution status information of the application being executed, and more diverse and interactive code input The system can be realized.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the server management information includes, as the application management information, at least one information of game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, and game play information of a game that is an application, The information processing unit is provided with the code information based on the code information based on at least one of the game parameter information, the game progress information, the game results information, and the game play information. The determination process may be performed.

  In this way, the content of the provided information provided by the code information is set / changed based on game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, game play information, and the like. Accordingly, the content of the provided information provided by the code information changes in real time according to the game situation, game progress, etc., and a code input system suitable for the game can be realized.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the management processing unit performs an update process of the server management information according to at least one of execution result information of an application used in the terminal device and operation information of the user. Also good.

  In this way, it is possible to determine the contents of the provided information provided by the code information by effectively utilizing the server management information updated in accordance with the execution result information of the application and the operation information of the user.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit is provided by the code information based on at least one of relationship information between the user and another user and the server management information about the other user. The provided information determination process may be performed.

  In this way, it is possible to reflect the relationship with other users and the server management information about other users in the provided information provided by the code information, and the code input system unique to the network system Can be realized.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit includes at least information on the other user associated with the user, use timing information or use order information of the code information of the user and the other user. Based on one, the provision information provided by the code information may be determined.

  In this way, it is possible to reflect information about other users, use timing information of code information, use order information, etc. to the provided information provided by the code information, and more diverse provided information Will be able to provide.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit may perform determination processing of the provided information provided by the code information based on time information that is the server management information.

  In this way, the provided information provided by the code changes according to time, and an unprecedented code input system can be realized.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit includes a history information storage unit that stores usage history information about the code information, and the information processing unit is provided by the code information based on the usage history information of the code information. The provided information may be determined.

  In this way, it is possible to determine the provided information that effectively uses the use history information of the code information, and it is possible to realize various rendering effects and increase the diversity of the provided information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit determines a provision condition for the provision information based on the server management information, and if the provision condition is not satisfied, the provision information is not provided. The determination process may be performed.

  In this way, for example, it becomes possible to create a situation where the user cannot obtain the provision information corresponding to the code information even if the user inputs the code information.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the information processing unit changes the provision condition based on the server management information, and whether to provide or not provide the provision information based on the changed provision condition. The determination process may be performed.

  In this way, since the provision conditions themselves are changed based on the server management information, various variations on whether or not to provide the provision information are possible.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, a server management information storage unit that stores the server management information may be included.

  In the aspect of the invention, the code information may be information input to the terminal device using an operation unit or an imaging unit of the terminal device.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the code information may be campaign code information obtained by the user.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the use of the provided information in the electronic device is based on key code information issued by an electronic device different from the terminal device and a result of the determination process of the provided information. A passcode information generation unit that generates passcode information for permission, wherein the transmission processing unit generates and generates the passcode information in which the provision information or the specific information of the provision information is set Passcode information is transmitted over the network.

  In this way, it is possible to generate passcode information corresponding to the key code information issued by the electronic device, and to provide the provision information to the user using this passcode information. Therefore, for example, even when the electronic device does not have a network connection function or the like, it is possible to obtain the provided information using the code information.

The structural example of the processing system of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the code input using a campaign code. The structural example of the server system of this embodiment. The structural example of the terminal device of this embodiment. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of a conventional method, and FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram of the method of this embodiment. An example of user information. FIGS. 7A to 7D are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining provided information provided by a code based on user information. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams of a method for setting a campaign code as a used code. FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining provided information provided by a code based on application management information. FIG. 10A to FIG. 10D are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining provided information provided by a code based on a relationship between a user and another user or the like. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are explanatory diagrams of a method for determining provided information provided by a code based on time information and code usage history information. The flowchart of the process example of this embodiment. The structural example of the processing system using a key code and a pass code. 1 is a configuration example of an electronic apparatus according to an embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the method using a key code and a pass code. FIG. 16A and FIG. 16B are explanatory diagrams of key code issuance and passcode input. FIG. 17A to FIG. 17C are explanatory diagrams for purchasing products (items) on the Internet site. FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B are also explanatory diagrams regarding the purchase of goods (items) on the Internet site. Explanatory drawing about the detail of the production | generation method and encryption / decryption method of a key code and a passcode. Explanatory drawing of the method using a key code and a campaign code. FIG. 21A to FIG. 21D are display screen examples in a portable device. 22A and 22B are also examples of display screens in a portable device. Example of campaign code usage history information. 24A and 24B are explanatory diagrams of passcode change processing and image display processing based on campaign code use history information.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration of Processing System, Server System, and Terminal Device FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the processing system of this embodiment. This processing system includes a server system 500 and a terminal device TM.

  Server system 500 (information processing system) is communicatively connected to terminal device TM via network 510. For example, the server system 500 is a host and the terminal device TM is a client. The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (a management server, a game server, a service providing server, a content distribution server, an authentication server, a database server, a communication server, a billing server, or the like). The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. In addition to a LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, telephone communication is also possible. A communication network such as a network, a cable network, or a wireless LAN can be included. The communication method may be wired / wireless.

  The terminal device TM is a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function), for example, a game device such as a portable game device, a home game device, a business game device, a smartphone, a future phone, a mobile phone, or the like. It is a portable terminal or a personal computer (PC).

  In this embodiment, as described later in detail, when code information is input to the terminal device TM, the code information is transmitted to the server system 500 via the network 510. Based on the received code information and server management information, the server system 500 performs a process of determining provided information provided to the user based on the code information. This server management information is information managed by the server system 500, and is information including at least one of user information and application management information. Then, the server system 500 transmits the determined provided information or the specific information to the terminal device TM or the like via the network 510. Thereby, the user can acquire provision information such as items provided by the code information.

  Here, various pieces of code information that the user inputs to the terminal device can be assumed. For example, FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a campaign code which is an example of code information. In FIG. 2, the campaign code is printed on the bag binding 810 of the magazine 800. Specifically, a campaign code for each game to be advertised is printed. The campaign code may be a character string as shown in FIG. 2, or may be an image code such as a QR code (registered trademark). The code input method can be variously modified. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, in addition to a method in which a user himself / herself directly inputs a character string or the like as a campaign code into the terminal device TM, a bar code printed on a recording medium such as a card using a predetermined reading device. An input method for reading a code such as the above may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when printing on a bag binding 810, the campaign code is a unique code. That is, it becomes a unique code different for each magazine.

  Then, the user inputs the campaign code printed (presented) on a print medium (information presentation medium) such as a magazine to the terminal device TM in this way. Then, the server system determines items to be given to the user by the campaign code based on the campaign code and the server management information.

  That is, until now, there has been a one-to-one correspondence between campaign codes and items that can be acquired by a user using the campaign codes. That is, with the same campaign code, only one type of item can always be obtained depending on the campaign code.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the server management information managed by the server system 500 is effectively used to determine items and the like given by the campaign code. Therefore, even with the same campaign code, different items or the like are given. As described above, in the present embodiment, by effectively utilizing the network system, the provided information provided by the code information such as the campaign code has been made diverse.

  In addition, various forms can be assumed as the code information and the input method of the present embodiment. For example, the code information may be based on position information (GPS data, base station information, etc.) of a terminal device (game device, mobile terminal, etc.). Specifically, campaign code terminal devices that supply campaign code data are installed in various places (for example, stations and convenience stores). Then, the campaign code terminal device installed in each place and the code input terminal device (game device, portable terminal, etc.) communicate with each other by, for example, wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth, infrared communication, Felica (registered trademark) communication). Connect and send predetermined data from the campaign code terminal device to the code input terminal device. The terminal device may use the transmitted predetermined data as code information that is a campaign code.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the server system 500 (host device) of this embodiment. Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components are possible.

  The server system 500 includes a processing unit 600, an operation unit 660, a storage unit 670, and a communication unit 696.

  The processing unit 600 performs various processes necessary for various services and management of the server based on data received via the communication unit 696, data stored in the storage unit 670, programs, and the like. The function of the processing unit 600 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 600 includes a reception processing unit 602, a transmission processing unit 604, an information processing unit 606, a passcode information generation unit 608, a management processing unit 610, an image information generation unit 620, and a sound information generation unit 630.

  The reception processing unit 602 performs processing for receiving information from a terminal device or the like. The transmission processing unit 604 performs information transmission processing to a terminal device or the like. Here, the reception process includes a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to receive information, a process of acquiring information received by the communication unit 696, and writing the information in the storage unit 670. The transmission process is a process of instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information, or instructing the communication unit 696 to transmit information.

  The information processing unit 606 performs various types of information processing and arithmetic processing. A passcode information generation unit 608 performs passcode information generation processing. Details of the information processing unit 606 and the passcode information generation unit 608 will be described later.

  The management processing unit 610 performs various server management processes. For example, management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as user information and application management information are performed. The image information generation unit 620 generates image information that is information for generating an image. The sound information generation unit 630 generates sound information that is information for generating sound (voice, game sound, sound effect). Specifically, the image information is information for generating and displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment in each terminal device TM1 to TMn, and may be image data itself or each terminal device. May be various data (display screen setting data, object data, etc.) used to generate and display an image. The same applies to the sound information generated by the sound information generation unit 630.

  The operation unit 660 is for a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

  The storage unit 670 serves as a work area for the processing unit 600, the communication unit 696, and the like, and its functions are realized by RAM (DRAM, SRAM, VRAM), SSD (Solid State Drive), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), and the like. it can. The storage unit 670 includes a server management information storage unit 672, a history information storage unit 676, and a common key information storage unit 678. Details of these will be described later.

  An information storage medium 680 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD), HDD, memory (ROM, etc.), and the like. The information storage medium 680 stores a program for causing each part of the server system 500 (processing system) to function as a computer.

  The communication unit 696 communicates with the terminal devices TM1 to TMn and other external servers via a wired or wireless network 510, and functions thereof are hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, This can be realized by communication firmware.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the terminal device (client device) of this embodiment. The configuration of the terminal device is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components (each unit) and adding other components are possible. As the terminal device of the present embodiment, various devices such as a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a future phone, a mobile phone, a game device such as a portable game device or a home game device, or an information processing device such as a personal computer. Can be assumed. This terminal device has at least a network connection function for communication connection with the server system 500 via the network 510.

  The terminal device includes a processing unit 200, an operation unit 260, an imaging unit 264, a storage unit 270, a display unit 290, a sound output unit 292, an I / F unit 294, and a communication unit 296.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing for providing various services, game processing, image display processing, sound output processing, and the like based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 260. The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, GPU, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 200 includes an input receiving unit 201, a reception processing unit 202, a transmission processing unit 204, an information processing unit 206, an application processing unit 208, a display control unit 120, and a sound control unit 130.

  The input receiving unit 201 performs processing for receiving input information from the user. For example, a process for receiving information input via the operation unit 260 is performed. The reception processing unit 202 receives information from an external device such as a server system or another terminal device. The transmission processing unit 204 performs transmission processing of information to an external device such as a server system or another terminal device. The information processing unit 206 performs various types of information processing and arithmetic processing. The application processing unit 210 performs various processes for executing an application (application program) such as a game.

  The display control unit 220 performs control for displaying an image on the display unit 290. For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, a drawing process is performed based on the results of various processes (application process and game process) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image and displaying the image on the display unit 290. Output. When an image is generated on the server system side, control is performed to display an image on the display unit 290 based on image information (image generation data) from the server system. The sound control unit 230 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200. As a result, BGM, sound effects, or voices are output from the sound output unit 292.

  The operation unit 260 is used by a user (player) to input various information such as operation information, and functions thereof are an operation button, a direction instruction key, an analog stick, a lever, and various sensors (an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration). Sensor), a microphone, or a touch panel display.

  The imaging unit 264 (camera) performs imaging of a subject and is realized by an optical system including an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensor, a focus lens, and the like.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM, an SSD, an HDD, or the like.

  An information storage medium 280 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a memory, or the like. The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. That is, in the information storage medium 280, a program for causing a computer (an apparatus including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute processing of each unit). Is memorized.

  The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The I / F (interface) unit 294 performs interface processing with the nonvolatile storage device 295 (portable information storage medium), and the function can be realized by an ASIC for I / F processing or the like. The non-volatile storage device 295 is for storing various information by the user, and is a storage device that retains storage of these information even when power is not supplied. The nonvolatile storage device 295 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

  The communication unit 296 communicates with an external device (server system, other terminal device, etc.) via the network 510, and functions thereof are hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, This can be realized by communication firmware.

  In the present embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the server system 500 includes a reception processing unit 602, a transmission processing unit 604, an information processing unit 606, and a management processing unit 610.

  Here, the reception processing unit 602 performs processing for receiving the code information input to the terminal device TM in FIGS. 1 and 4 via the network 510. Taking the campaign code of FIG. 2 as an example, the user inputs the campaign code printed on the bag binding 810 of the magazine 800 to the terminal device TM using the operation unit (operation buttons, touch panel) of the terminal device TM. Note that code information such as a campaign code may be input by being imaged by the imaging unit 264 (camera) or may be input by voice. The input code information is transmitted via the network 510 by the terminal device TM having a network connection function, and is received by the server system 500.

  The management processing unit 610 of the server system 500 performs management processing on server management information. That is, the server system 500 includes a server management information storage unit 672 that stores server management information, and the management processing unit 610 performs management processing (update processing) of server management information stored in the server management information storage unit 672. Do. The server management information is various information to be managed (updated) by the server system 500, and includes at least one of user information and application management information.

  Then, the information processing unit 606 of the server system 500 performs determination processing of provided information provided to the user by the code information based on the received code information and the server management information stored in the server management information storage unit 672. . Taking a campaign code as an example, a process for determining provided information such as an item given by the user by the campaign code is performed.

  Then, the transmission processing unit 604 performs processing for transmitting the determined provided information or specific information (ID or the like) of the provided information via the network 510. For example, the transmission processing unit 604 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit the provision information or the specific information thereof, whereby the provision information or the specific information is transmitted to, for example, the terminal device TM in which the code information is input. Is done. For example, when the user owns a plurality of terminal devices, it is also possible to transmit to a terminal device different from the terminal device to which the code information is input. Further, the provision information and the specific information of the provision information may be set and transmitted as passcode information as described later.

  Here, as the provided information (given information), for example, when the content is a game, information (item information, etc.) for setting / changing game parameters (status parameters such as characters, game progress parameters, etc.), Information for setting / changing objects and icons such as maps and characters that appear, or information for setting / changing game conditions (clearing conditions, winning / losing conditions) can be assumed. The provided information can also be applied to various contents other than games. For example, the provided information may be music information in music distribution, video information in video distribution, privilege information in a net shop, wallpaper information, icon information, or the like. The provided information is prepared in advance on the terminal device side, but its use is locked, and the use lock may be released by specific information (ID etc.) of the provided information. The information itself may be downloaded to a terminal device or the like.

  Further, the information processing unit 606 of the server system 500 performs a process of determining provided information provided by the code information so that different provided information is provided according to the server management information even if the code information is the same. For example, when the first code information is input to the terminal device TM, the first provision information (first item) is provided to the user of the terminal device TM according to the contents of the server management information, Second provision information (second item) different from the provision information is provided.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the server system 500 includes a user information storage unit 673 that stores user information. For example, a server management information storage unit 672 that stores information that is a target of management processing (update processing) of the server system 500 is provided, and the server management information storage unit 672 includes a user information storage unit 673. The user information storage unit 673 stores the user's personal information (user ID, password, gender, date of birth, address, etc.) as user information.

  Then, the information processing unit 606 performs a process of determining the provision information provided by the code information so that different provision information is provided according to the user information even for the same code information. For example, when the first code information is input to the terminal device TM, the first provision information is provided according to the content of the user information (for example, user ID, gender, date of birth, address, etc.) Second provision information different from one provision information is provided.

  In addition, when the code information is issued to the first user, the information processing unit 606 sets the code information to the used code information for the first user, and sets the code information to the first user. Process to prohibit reuse by. On the other hand, for a second user different from the first user, processing for permitting use of the code information is performed. In this way, if the campaign code is taken as an example, it is not necessary to print a unique campaign code on a print medium such as a magazine. Then, when the first user uses the campaign code to acquire provision information such as an item, the campaign code is used for the first user, but the second is different from the first user. The user is allowed to use the campaign code, and the second user can obtain provision information such as items.

  The server management information storage unit 672 includes an application management information storage unit 674 that stores application management information. The server management information includes at least one piece of parameter information used in the application and application execution status information as the application management information.

  The information processing unit 606 performs determination processing of provided information provided by code information based on at least one piece of parameter information and execution status information used in such an application and code information. For example, when code information is input, the parameter information and execution status information of the application at that time are referred to, and the provision information provided by the code information is set and set according to the parameter information and execution status information. Changes are made.

  Here, the application is software that can be used in the terminal device TM. That is, software or the like having a function of performing a work that the user wants to execute on the terminal device TM is also called an application. As this application, various applications such as an amusement-related application such as a game, an image / sound-related application, an interface-related application, a navigation-related application, or a social-related application can be assumed. The application management information is information managed by the server system 500 for executing such an application, and includes parameter information used in the application, execution status information of the application, and the like. The parameter information is information on parameters used for various determination processes and setting processes in the application process (application program). The execution status information is information representing the progress status of application processing, the occurrence status of events, and the like.

  More specifically, the server management information managed by the management processing unit 610 includes, as application management information, game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, and game play information of one of the applications. Contains at least one piece of information.

  Then, the information processing unit 606 performs determination processing of provided information provided by the code information based on at least one of the game parameter information, the game progress information, the game results information, and the game play information and the code information. For example, when code information is input, the game parameter information, game progress information, game result information, and game play information at that time are referred to, and the game parameter information, game progress information, game result information, The provision information provided by the code information is set / changed according to the game play information.

  Here, the game parameter information is parameters (variables) used in various determination processes (game progress determination process, game result determination process, etc.) and setting processes in the game process. Examples of the game parameters include status parameters that quantitatively and qualitatively represent the state of a character or the like (physical strength, attack power, defense strength, durability, level, etc.). The game progress status information is information indicating the progress of the game, the occurrence status of events, and the like. The game result information is information representing the score, points, wins and losses of the user (player) in the game. The game play information is information representing a game play state of the user, for example, information representing game play time, game play frequency, play frequency, and the like.

  Also, the management processing unit 610 in FIG. 3 performs server management information update processing according to at least one of the execution result information of the application used in the terminal device TM and the user operation information. For example, when an application such as a game is executed and an execution result (for example, a game result) is obtained, update processing of server management information in the server management information storage unit 672 is performed based on the execution result. Further, the server management information is updated according to various operation information of the user at the terminal device TM. For example, when the user inputs his / her user information through the terminal device TM, the update process of the user information of the server management information is performed. Also, when the user performs an operation on an application such as a game, the application management information update processing of the server management information is performed based on the operation information.

  In addition, the information processing unit 606 performs a process of determining provided information provided by code information based on at least one of relationship information between the user and another user and server management information about the other user. Specifically, provided information provided by code information based on at least one of information on other users associated with the user and use timing information or use order information of the code information of the user and other users The determination process is performed. That is, code information according to server management information such as information on relationships with other users (for example, friend relationships), user information about other users, application management information, etc. The provision information provided by is set / changed.

  In addition, the information processing unit 606 may perform determination processing of provided information provided by code information based on time information that is server management information. For example, even with the same code information, different provision information is provided to the user according to the time zone.

  The history information storage unit 676 in FIG. 3 stores use history information of code information. Then, the information processing unit 606 performs determination processing of provided information provided by the code information based on the usage history information of the code information. For example, the provision information of the code information is set / changed according to the use history information of the code information. Specifically, when the usage history information satisfies a given usage history condition, processing such as changing provided information is performed.

  Further, the information processing unit 606 determines the provision condition of the provision information based on the server management information, and performs a determination process for not providing the provision information when the provision condition is not satisfied. For example, when the user's age has not reached a predetermined age, or when the user's character level has not reached a predetermined level, the user determines that the provision conditions are not satisfied, and the user can provide information such as an item. Make it unavailable.

  In this case, the information processing unit 606 may change the provision condition based on the server management information, and perform a determination process for providing or not providing the provision information based on the changed provision condition. For example, the above provision conditions are changed based on server information such as user information, application management information (game management information), or time information. In this way, the provision conditions themselves are also changed based on the server management information and the like, so that a wider variety of provision / non-provision of provision information is possible.

  Also, the passcode information generation unit 608 in FIG. 3 performs passcode information generation processing. For example, based on the key code information issued by an electronic device different from the terminal device and the result of the provision information determination process, pass code information for permitting use of the provision information in the electronic device is generated. Then, the transmission processing unit 604 performs processing for transmitting the passcode information in which the provision information or the specific information of the provision information is set to the terminal device TM or the like via the network 510.

  Specifically, the reception processing unit 602 performs a reception process of key code information issued by the electronic device and transmitted via the network 510 by the terminal device TM. This electronic device is, for example, a game device that does not have a network connection function. For example, when key code information is issued by the electronic device, the key code information is displayed on the display unit of the electronic device. The user inputs the displayed key code information to the terminal device TM using the operation unit 260. Note that the key code information may be input by being imaged by the imaging unit 264 (camera) or may be input by voice. The input key code information is transmitted via the network 510 by the terminal device TM having a network connection function, and is received by the server system 500.

  Then, the information processing unit 606 of the server system 500 performs a process for determining provided information such as an item (product) provided by the passcode information. The passcode information generation unit 608 generates passcode information for permitting the use of the provided information in the electronic device based on the result of the provided information determination process and the received key code information. For example, when a user purchases information such as an item (product or service information) on a network site realized by the server system 500, the information processing unit 606 is provided with the purchased provision information using passcode information. Information is determined. Then, the passcode information generation unit 608 generates passcode information in which the determined provided information or its specific information (ID or the like) is set.

  When the passcode information is generated, the transmission processing unit 604 of the server system 500 performs a process of transmitting the generated passcode information via the network 510. For example, the transmission processing unit 604 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit passcode information. Then, the terminal device TM receives the transmitted passcode information and displays the passcode information on the display unit 290. The passcode information may be output by voice. And the user can acquire provision information, such as an item set to passcode information, by inputting this passcode information into an electronic device. Note that the passcode information may be input to an electronic device by being imaged by an imaging unit or may be input by voice.

  Further, the electronic device generates key code information in which authentication information (authentication key or the like) is set. This authentication information is information for the electronic device to authenticate (confirm) that the issuer of the key code information is its own electronic device. Specifically, for example, authentication information is generated by a random number or the like, and key code information in which the generated authentication information is set is generated. Note that the authentication information may be generated using device information of the electronic device.

  Then, the passcode information generation unit 608 of the server system 500 is set with provided information (product etc.) or provided information specific information (product ID etc.) and authentication information (authentication key etc.) extracted from the key code information. Passcode information is generated.

  Specifically, the electronic device encrypts key code information in which specific information (game ID or the like) of content for which provided information is used and authentication information is set by a common key encryption method using a common key. .

  Then, the pass code information generation unit 608 of the server system 500 decrypts the key code information by using the common key (encrypted random number table) associated with the content specifying information (game ID or the like), thereby obtaining the key code information. Extract authentication information from. Specifically, the key code information is decrypted using the common key (encrypted random number table) stored in the common key information storage unit 678 of FIG. 3, and the authentication information is extracted. Then, passcode information in which the extracted authentication information is set is generated. That is, a common key for encryption processing is determined in advance between the electronic device and the server system 500, and this common key is associated with a common key such as a game ID. Therefore, when the key code information is transmitted from the terminal device TM to the server system 500, the content specifying information is selected and known. Therefore, the server system 500 uses a common key associated with the content specifying information, The key code information will be decrypted. The content is, for example, a game in a game device, a video in video distribution, music in music distribution, or the like.

2. Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail. In the following description, the case where the provision information provided to the user by the code information is an item used for the game will be mainly described as an example. However, the provided information provided to the user by the code information is not limited to the items in the game, and various modifications can be made. For example, the provided information may be information other than items in the game, music information in music distribution, video information in video distribution, or the like. Hereinafter, the server system and code information are simply referred to as a server and a code as appropriate.

2.1 Determination of provided information based on server management information Now that the game can be advanced by using various items such as weapon items, recovery items, and growth items, it is important to collect items. Game element.

  In the past, items that can only be acquired by in-game battles have been the mainstream. However, in recent years, codes such as the campaign code shown in FIG. A code input system that can be acquired by using the above method has also been proposed.

  However, in the code input system so far, provided information such as items added / released by the code is associated one-to-one with the code as shown in FIG. There was a problem of being uniform and lacking diversity. For example, in FIG. 5A, if the code CD1 is input, the item IM1 is provided, and if the code CD2 is input, the item IM2 is provided. Only one item corresponds to one code. And lacked diversity.

  For example, also in FIG. 2, if the user inputs the campaign code of game A to the terminal device, the user acquires item A prepared for game A, and if the user inputs the campaign code of game B, the user prepares for game B. It was decided uniformly, such as acquiring the item B made. Therefore, no matter what user purchases the magazine, only the item A can be obtained with the campaign code of the game A, and only the item B can be obtained with the campaign code of the game B. And the appeal of the campaign code could not be increased.

  On the other hand, as a method that is a comparative example of the present embodiment, a method of imparting randomness or the like to the types of items generated as a result of code input in a stand-alone code input device that does not use a network is also conceivable.

  However, in such a stand-alone code input device, even if the code input result is changed under a predetermined condition, the predetermined condition itself is fixed and difficult to change, so that the user gets bored immediately. There is.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a processing system using a network, focusing on the fact that there is server management information that is updated as needed based on the execution result of the application of the terminal device, user operation information, etc. A method of setting / changing the result based on the server management information is adopted. That is, based on the code information and the server management information, provision information such as items provided to the user by the code is determined, and this provision information is provided to the user of the terminal device as a code input result.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, even with the same code CD1 (code information), it is provided by a code so that provision information such as different items is provided according to server management information. Performs setting / change processing of provided information such as items. For example, when the user inputs the code CD1, if the state of the server management information is the first state, the item IM1 is provided (added / released), and the state of the server management information is the second state. In some cases, the item IM2 is provided. Since the server management information is managed by the server, and the state is updated at any time, the types of items to be provided vary depending on the update status of the server management information. Therefore, compared to the method of the above comparative example in which the code input result is made random by the stand-alone code input device, the provided information such as the item provided by the code can have diversity and unexpectedness. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to provide the code input system which a user is hard to get tired of.

  Here, as server management information used for determination of code provision information, for example, user information, application management information, and the like can be assumed. However, the server management information is not limited to user information or application management information, and various management information can be adopted as long as the information is updated and changed as needed by the management processing of the server management processing unit 610.

  For example, FIG. 6 shows an example of user information stored in the user information storage unit 673 of FIG. This user information includes a user ID, a password input by the user, a user's e-mail address, gender, or birthday. Based on the input code and user information, the information processing unit 606 of the server performs a process of determining provided information such as an item provided by the code.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, for example, when the user US1 inputs the code CD1, the item IM1 is provided to the user US1, and the user US2 receives the same code CD1. Is input, an item IM2 different from IM1 is provided to the user US2. That is, an item provided by a code is determined so that different items (provided information) are provided in accordance with user information even with the same code (code information).

  For example, since the server manages the user information shown in FIG. 6 as server management information, the server determines which user who entered the code in the terminal device is based on the user ID of the user information managed by the server. it can. Therefore, by using this user ID, the server can determine that the user who logs in to the terminal device and inputs the code CD1 is the user US1 in FIG. 7A, and in FIG. It can be determined that the user who logs in to the apparatus and inputs the code CD1 is the user US2. Therefore, the server transmits the information of the item IM1 (specific information of IM1) to the terminal device for the user US1 and the information of the item IM2 (specific information of IM2) to the terminal device for the user US2. It can be sent.

  Taking the campaign code shown in FIG. 2 as an example, even if the same magazine is used, the user US1 purchases the magazine campaign code and the user US2 purchases the magazine campaign code and inputs the magazine campaign code. Depending on the campaign code, the items obtained will be different. Therefore, it becomes possible to further increase the advertising effectiveness and attractiveness of the campaign code.

  In particular, the present embodiment is characterized in that server management information such as user information originally managed by the server is effectively used to give diversity to the code input result. Therefore, unlike the method of the comparative example described above, various codes can be obtained by effectively utilizing the server management information existing on the server without introducing a special mechanism for giving randomness to the code input result. There is an advantage that an input result can be obtained.

  Various pieces of user information can be used as the user information used for determining the provision information such as items. For example, in FIG. 7 (C) and FIG. 7 (D), if the user who entered the code CD1 is a male user using the gender information included in the user information, the item IM3 is provided, and if the user is a female user, Item IM4 is provided. In this way, it is possible to provide the user with appropriate items according to gender, such as providing items preferred by men to men and providing items preferred by women to women. become.

  Or provision information, such as an item, may be determined using birthday information included in user information. For example, when a code is entered, if it is determined based on user information that the day is the user's birthday, a special item prepared for the birthday is provided to the user instead of the default item. To do.

  Alternatively, the age of the user may be determined based on the user information, and the provided information that is the code input result may be determined. For example, if the user is a teenager, the item prepared for the teenager is presented, and if the user is a 20th-generation user, the item prepared for the 20th generation is presented.

  Further, as the user information, information on the game title currently being played by the user may be stored, and the provided item may be changed based on the information on the game title. For example, when the user plays only the title A, the item that can be obtained by the campaign code in the title A is only the item α, but when the title B is played as well as the title A, the item In addition to α, make item β available.

  Moreover, the following advantages can be obtained by determining provision information such as items based on user information.

  For example, in this embodiment, when a campaign code is input to the terminal device and used to acquire an item, the campaign code is set to a used code, and reuse by the user is prohibited.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2, when a campaign code is printed on a bag binding 810 of a magazine or the like, this campaign code is a unique code that does not exist elsewhere. Therefore, once a campaign code is used, it is necessary to prohibit the reuse of the campaign code.

  For this reason, in FIG. 8A, a used flag is associated with each issued campaign code and stored in the server. When the campaign code is used, the used flag associated with the campaign code is set to 1, for example. On the other hand, the used flag of the unused campaign code is set to 0, for example. For a campaign code whose used flag is set to 1, the reuse of the campaign code is prohibited.

  In this case, in this embodiment, each campaign code is managed in association with the user who uses the code. For example, in FIG. 8B, the ID of the user who uses the code and the used flag are associated with each campaign code.

  For example, since the first campaign code in FIG. 8B is used by the first user with user ID = UID1, user ID = UID1 and used flag = 1 are associated with this campaign code. In this case, the first campaign code is prohibited from being reused by the first user with user ID = UID1, but is allowed to be used by other users.

  Further, since the second campaign code in FIG. 8B is used by a second user whose user ID is UID2, user ID = UID2 and used flag = 1 are associated with this campaign code. In this case, the second campaign code is prohibited from being reused by the second user who has the user ID = UID2, but is allowed to be used by other users.

  In this way, in FIG. 8B, when the campaign code is issued to the first user, the campaign code is set to the used code for the first user, and the first user Reuse is prohibited. On the other hand, use of the campaign code is permitted for a second user different from the first user.

  In this way, the campaign code need not be a unique code. Accordingly, it is not necessary to print the campaign code differently for each bag binding 810 as shown in FIG. 2, and the same campaign code can be used between magazines. That is, for each game title, printing can be performed using the same key code between magazines. Therefore, there is an advantage that the printing cost of the magazine can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, based on application management information that is server management information, a process for determining provided information such as an item provided by a code is performed.

  For example, in FIG. 9A, the code CD1 is input to the terminal device, the terminal device transmits the information of the code CD1, and the reception processing unit 602 of the server receives it.

  On the other hand, the server management processing unit 610 performs management processing and update processing of application parameter information and execution status information, which are server management information, based on application execution result information on the terminal device and operation information on the terminal device. ing.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the code CD1 is input by the user and the information on CD1 is received, the information processing unit 606 of the server is subject to management processing and update processing of the management processing unit 610. Based on a certain application management information and the received code CD1, an item (provided information in a broad sense) provided by the code CD1 is determined. That is, the item IMJ given by the code CD1 is determined based on the parameter information and execution status information of the application and the code CD1.

  In this way, the content of the provided information, which is the code input result, can be set and changed based on the parameter information and execution status information of the application being executed, and a more diverse and interactive code input system can be created. Can be realized.

  FIG. 9B shows an example where the application is a game. In this case, the management processing unit 610 performs management processing of game management information such as game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, and game play information as server management information. That is, processing for updating game parameter information, game progress status information, game results information, and game play information as needed is performed in accordance with the execution status and progress status of the game process.

  Then, the information processing unit 606 performs a process of determining provided information provided by the code based on the game management information such as game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, and game play information, and the input code. Do.

  Specifically, code input is based on parameter information such as status parameters such as character level (player character, non-player character), attack power, defensive power, hit points (HP) and money in the game. Change the items given as a result. Alternatively, an item provided by entering a code based on game progress information such as whether a given boss has been defeated, whether a given scenario or quest has been cleared, or whether a given item is possessed Etc. Alternatively, the items provided by code input are changed based on game results information such as game results and ranking in the game.

  Moreover, you may change the item etc. which are acquired by code input based on game play information, such as game play time and a play frequency. For example, the total play time from the start of the game is recorded on the server, and in the period of starting the game (for example, up to 5 hours from the start of the game), normal items are obtained, but it is determined that the game has been played for a predetermined time or more. Then you can get rare items by entering the code. Alternatively, the frequency of play of each game title is recorded on the server, and for example, if the game title is played continuously for 3 days, a slightly rare item can be obtained from the entered code. In situations where you have been playing for more than 10 days, you can get very rare items even if you enter the same code.

  As described above, if the items to be provided are changed based on the game management information such as game parameter information and game progress information, the types of items that can be obtained from the code input result are the game status, game progress, etc. In response to the change in real time, the diversity and unexpectedness of the code input result can be further enhanced. In addition, since the code input result is linked to the game, the game can be more interesting. In particular, there is an advantage that more diverse and unexpected code input results can be obtained without preparing a special mechanism such as giving randomness to the code input results as in the method of the comparative example described above. There is. Note that the game processing performed based on the game parameter information or the like may be performed by a server or a terminal device. Or you may make it perform a game process by the distributed process of a server and a terminal device.

2.2 Other user information, time information, usage history information In the processing system of the present embodiment using the network 510 as shown in FIG. 1, paying attention to the fact that a plurality of terminal devices are connected to the network 510, There is an advantage that the information of other terminal devices can be used effectively to give diversity to the code input result. For example, it is difficult to obtain such advantages in a stand-alone code input device as described above.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, determination processing of the provided information provided by the code information is performed based on the relationship information between the user and another user and the server management information about the other user. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10A, the information processing unit 606 of the server uses information about other users associated with the user (for example, users registered as friends by the user) and uses of codes of the user and other users. The item IMJ provided by the code CD1 is determined based on timing information, use order information, and the like. That is, by using a network system, when code input is performed, the relationship with other users who play the same game, the game situation of other users, etc. are reflected, The code input result can be changed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the code CD1 is input to the user's terminal device, the code CD1 is used by the user's friend user (the user who registered the friend). , To give the user a rare item. In this case, when the user obtains the rare item, the friend user may obtain the rare item.

  In this way, a system in which the user and his friend user cooperate to collect items by code input becomes possible, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Or you may change the kind, quantity, etc. of the item which can be acquired by code input based on the user's friend registration number in a network game. For example, even if the code is the same, the more friends the user has, the more valuable items can be obtained by inputting the code.

  In this way, it is possible to effectively utilize the friend information used in the network game and to give diversity to the code input result.

  Moreover, you may make it change the item which can be obtained based on the use timing information and use order information of a user and another user's code | cord | chord.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10C, when a user uses the code CD1 within a predetermined time TA after the friend user uses the code CD1, the user can obtain a rare item. To do.

  Alternatively, when compared with other users, the available items may be changed according to the use timing or order of use of the codes in the game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (D), the item IM1 is provided for the user who uses the code CD1 for the 1st to the 100th, and the user who uses the code CD1 for the 101st to the 200th. Item IM2 is provided, and item IM3 is provided to the user who uses code CD1 for the 201st to 300th.

  In this way, the items provided will change based on the information and relationships of other users as well as their own users. A code input system can be realized. Such a code input system can be realized because in the network system, the server manages and grasps the user's operation information on each terminal device, and effectively uses this information. This process is difficult to realize with an input device.

  In addition to the information described above, various types of information can be assumed as the server management information used for the provision information determination process using codes. For example, in FIG. 11A, the provided information provided by the code information is determined based on time information that is server management information. In other words, the server also manages time information for the management process of the system, and makes effective use of this time information to determine the provision information provided by the code. Specifically, in FIG. 11A, available items are changed according to the time zone. That is, if the time zone in which the code CD1 is input (used) is a time zone of 0-6 o'clock, the item IM1 is provided, and if it is a time zone of 6-12 o'clock, the item IM2 is provided, and 12-18 o'clock The item IM3 is provided in the time zone, and the item IM4 is provided in the time zone from 18:00 to 24:00. That is, even if the same code CD1 is input, different items IM1 to IM4 are provided and available according to the time zone. In addition, various processes can be assumed as the determination process of the provision information such as the item based on the time information. For example, the available items may be changed depending on the date. Alternatively, in addition to the time information, the items that can be obtained may be different based on the weather information managed and grasped by the server.

  Alternatively, the provided information may be determined based on the code usage history information. For example, the history information storage unit 676 of FIG. 3 stores code usage history information, and the information processing unit 606 performs determination processing of provided information provided by the code based on the code usage history information. . That is, as shown in FIG. 11B, even when the same code CD1 is input, different items IM1, IM2, IM3,... Are provided according to the code usage history information. The provision information determination process based on the usage history information will be described in detail later using a campaign code as an example.

  In the present embodiment, as part of the process of changing the code input result under a predetermined condition, the code input result can be an error (item cannot be obtained). Specifically, the information processing unit 606 in FIG. 3 determines the provision condition of the provision information based on the server management information. If the provision condition is not satisfied, the information processing unit 606 performs a determination process for not providing the provision information. Do. For example, when the user's age is less than a predetermined age, when the user's character achievement level is insufficient, when a predetermined item is not acquired in the game, or when the number of friends of the user is insufficient If the item is present, it is determined that the item provision condition is not satisfied. Then, even if the code is entered, the item cannot be obtained.

  In this way, it is possible to create a situation where items cannot be obtained even if a code is entered, and the code entry system can have game elements and the like, and more diverse and interactive code entry. A system can be realized.

  Note that the item provision conditions described above may also be changed based on server management information (or other information) such as game progress, user information (user registration information), time information, and the like.

  For example, it is assumed that the provision condition of a predetermined rare item is a provision condition that can be acquired when the level of the user's character is a predetermined level or higher (for example, level 20 or higher). In this case, when it is determined based on the server management information that the user's character owns the specific item, the provision condition is changed, for example, the above-described predetermined level (for example, level 20), Change to a lower level (eg level 10).

  As another example, the item provision conditions may be changed based on user information. Specifically, when the time period when the code is input is, for example, from 10:00 to 20:00, an item can be acquired by inputting the code when the age of the user determined based on the user information is 10 years old or more. In the time zone from 20:00 to 24:00, if the user's age determined based on the user information is not 18 years old or older, the item may not be acquired even if the code is input.

  Next, the processing of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing on the server side.

  When a code is input to the terminal device and the server receives this code (step S31), the server refers to the server management information in the server management information storage unit 672 of FIG. 3 (step S32). Next, it is determined whether or not provision conditions for provision information such as items are satisfied (step S33). Specifically, as described above, the provision condition is determined based on the age of the user, the arrival level of the user's character, and the like. If the provision condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to error processing (step S34), and the provision information such as the item is not provided (not obtained).

  On the other hand, if the provision conditions are satisfied, the provision information such as items to be provided to the user is determined based on the code received in step S31 and the server management information referred to in step S32 (step S35). That is, as described with reference to FIGS. 5B to 9B, the provided information determination process is performed so that different provided information is provided according to the server management information even if the code information is the same. Do. Then, the determined provision information or the ID of the provision information is transmitted to the terminal device or the like via the network (step S36).

2.3 Key Code and Pass Code Next, an example of the method of the present embodiment using the key code and the pass code will be described.

  As described above, item collection is an important game element in a game. Until now, items that can be acquired only by in-game battles have been mainstream, but in recent years, systems have been proposed in which such items can be purchased on a website.

  However, some game devices do not have an internet connection function, and such game devices cannot purchase items directly on the internet site. Even if the game device has a net connection function, the net connection function is set to off if the guardian does not want the child to purchase the item without permission on the net site. There is a case. For this reason, in such a game device, there exists a subject that an item etc. cannot be purchased on a net site and used in a game.

  In order to solve such a problem, in this embodiment, even if the game device does not have a network connection function by using the network connection function of the mobile terminal (terminal device), the item etc. Realizes a collaboration system that enables purchases on mobile sites. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the outline of this cooperation system.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in this cooperative system, key code information is displayed on the display unit of an electronic device GM such as a game device, and the user inputs the displayed key code information to the terminal device TM. Then, this key code information is transmitted to the server system 500 via the network 510. The server system 500 generates passcode information based on the received key code information, transmits it to the terminal device TM, and the passcode information is displayed on the display unit of the terminal device TM. And a user can acquire provision information, such as an item, by inputting this passcode information into electronic equipment GM.

  FIG. 14 is a configuration example of the electronic device GM of FIG. As the electronic device GM in FIGS. 13 and 14, various game devices such as a portable game device, a home game device, and an arcade game device can be assumed. Note that the electronic device may be various home appliances (video equipment such as a television, audio equipment such as a CD player, white goods such as a refrigerator).

  The electronic apparatus in FIG. 14 is an apparatus that does not have, for example, a network connection function (Internet connection function) unlike the terminal device in FIG. However, for example, a device having an on / off function of net connection may be used in response to a case where a parent does not want the child to use the net connection function. In the following description, the case where the electronic device is a game device will be mainly described as an example.

  14 includes a processing unit 100, an operation unit 160, a storage unit 170, a display unit 190, a sound output unit 192, an I / F unit 194, and a communication unit 196. Detailed descriptions of the same components and functions as those of FIGS. 3 and 4 will be omitted.

  The processing unit 100 performs game processing, image display processing, sound output processing, and the like based on operation information from the operation unit 160, a program (game program), and the like. The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the storage unit 170 as a work area.

  The processing unit 100 includes an input receiving unit 102, a game processing unit 104, a key code information generation unit 106, a passcode information processing unit 108, a storage processing unit 110, a display control unit 120, and a sound control unit 130.

  The input receiving unit 102 receives input information from the user. The game processing unit 104 performs various game processes. Here, as the game process, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or a process for calculating a game result and so on.

  The key code information generation unit 106 performs key code information generation processing. The passcode information processing unit 108 performs various processes (analysis processing, etc.) on the passcode information. The storage processing unit 110 performs processing for storing save information and the like in the nonvolatile storage device 195. Details of these units will be described later.

  The display control unit 120 performs control for displaying an image on the display unit 190. For example, a drawing process is performed based on the results of various processes (game process, simulation process) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting it to the display unit 190. The sound control unit 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100. As a result, BGM, sound effects, or voices are output from the sound output unit 192.

  The operation unit 160 is for the user to input various information such as operation information. The information storage medium 180 (medium readable by a computer) stores programs and data. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment. The display unit 190 and the sound output unit 192 are for outputting images and sounds, respectively, and the I / F unit 194 performs interface processing with the nonvolatile storage device 195. The communication unit 196 performs various communication processes.

  FIG. 15 is an operation flowchart for explaining details of processing of the cooperation system of FIG. In the following description, the case where the electronic device GM is a game device and the terminal device TM is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone will be mainly described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, first, the game device (electronic device GM) generates (issues) a key code. In this key code, a game ID (content ID in a broad sense) and an authentication key (authentication information in a broad sense) are set. The game ID is, for example, a preset value, and the authentication key is issued each time using, for example, a random number. For example, a fixed value such as a device ID can be used as the authentication key.

  Further, the key code issued immediately before is stored in a memory card (nonvolatile storage device in a broad sense) of the game device. Specifically, it is stored in a non-copyable area of the memory card. Also, the key code stored in the memory card is used until the game device normally receives the pass code corresponding to the key code. Then, a new key code is issued on condition that the pass code corresponding to the key code is normally received.

  The key code issued by the game device is transmitted to the server using the network connection function of the mobile terminal (terminal device) as described in FIG.

  Next, when the user purchases a product (provided information in a broad sense) at the server's network site using the key code, a pass code is issued by the server. In this pass code, the authentication key set in the key code, the ID of the product purchased by the user (specific information of the provided information in a broad sense), and the quantity of the product are set.

  The pass code issued in this way is transmitted from the server to the mobile terminal using the network connection function of the mobile terminal as described with reference to FIG. Then, the user inputs this passcode into the game device.

  Then, the game device authenticates the input passcode. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the authentication key issued by itself and set in the key code matches the authentication key of the key code sent from the server. If they match, it is determined that the pass code is valid, and the item as a product is registered in the game. That is, an item that is a purchased product is made to appear in the game and can be used by the user.

  As described above, in FIG. 15, the game device (electronic device) is a key in which an authentication key (authentication information) for authenticating the game device that the key code (key code information) is issued by itself is set. Generate and issue code. Then, the server (server system) generates and issues a passcode (passcode information) in which the product ID (specific information of the provided information) and the authentication key (authentication information) extracted from the keycode are set. . In FIG. 15, the product ID is set in the passcode, not the actual product information (image information or the like), and the actual product information is prepared on the game device side. However, instead of such a product ID, product information itself (provided information itself, item image information, etc.) may be set in the passcode.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of a key code issue screen in the game device. When the user selects to issue a key code, the key code generated by encrypting the game ID and the authentication key is displayed on the display unit of the game device. When the user inputs this key code to the portable terminal, the key code is transmitted to the server. Note that the key code may be input to the mobile terminal by taking a picture with a camera (imaging unit) of the mobile terminal. In this case, an image code such as a QR code (registered trademark) can be used as a key code.

  FIG. 16B shows an example of a passcode input screen in the game apparatus. In this passcode input screen, the key code issued in FIG. 16A is displayed, and the user inputs the passcode issued using this key code using the operation unit of the game device. . Note that the passcode may be input using a camera of a game device or the like as described above.

  The pass code is a 13-digit code using, for example, AZ uppercase letters, and the key code is a 12-digit code using, for example, AZ uppercase letters. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), when inputting a key code, the characters (AZ) are switched using the up direction button or the down direction button of the direction instruction key of the game apparatus, and the direction instruction is displayed. The digit is switched with the left direction button or the right direction button of the key. That is, it is not necessary to switch the character type and the like, and it becomes possible to input a passcode having a large number of digits by a simple operation using the direction instruction key, and the convenience for the user can be improved.

  FIGS. 17A to 18B are examples of display screens of a portable terminal (terminal device). These display screens are displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal using an application program of the mobile terminal.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17A, a selection screen for a game (game title) in which a product to be purchased is used is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. On this game selection screen, the user selects a game that he / she wishes to purchase. In this way, first, the selection screen of the game to be purchased is displayed, and the user selects the game to be encrypted, so that the encryption by the encrypted random number table associated with the game ID is performed. -Decoding is facilitated.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17B, a product selection screen on which a list of products that can be purchased in the selected game is displayed is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. That is, when a user selects a game (content) on the game selection screen (content selection screen) in FIG. 17A, a product (provided information) selection screen for the selected game (content) is displayed. . The user selects a product he / she wishes to purchase from among the products prepared for the selected game.

  Next, a key code input screen as shown in FIG. 17C is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal. That is, when a product (provided information) is selected by the user on the product selection screen (provided information selection screen) in FIG. 17B, an input screen for a key code (key code information) is displayed. Then, on this input screen, the user inputs the key code displayed on the display unit of the game device as shown in FIG. At this time, the product quantity is also entered.

  Next, a product purchase confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 18A is displayed. When the user confirms and approves, a passcode issuance screen as shown in FIG. 18B is displayed on the display unit of the portable terminal. Is displayed. That is, when a passcode corresponding to the key code input in FIG. 17C is issued and received from the server via the network, a screen on which the issued passcode is displayed is displayed. The user inputs the passcode thus issued to the game device on the passcode input screen shown in FIG. Accordingly, the user can enjoy the game by using the item of the product purchased on the network site on the game device.

  According to the system described above, for example, even when the game device does not have a network connection function, the user can purchase items and the like online by effectively using the network connection function of the mobile terminal. . Then, the user can play a game by using an item purchased on the net in a game device having no net connection function. For example, even when the game device has a network connection function, a guardian who does not want to purchase an item online by a child purchases the item using his / her mobile terminal and teaches the passcode to the child. Usage forms can also be realized.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining details of a key code / pass code generation method and an encryption / decryption method. Here, in order to prevent unauthorized use and the like, key code and passcode generation processing using an authentication key or a common key encryption method is performed.

  Specifically, in FIG. 19, the game device encrypts a key code using an encrypted random number table (common key in a broad sense) associated with a game ID (content specifying information in a broad sense). That is, a key code (key code information) in which a game ID (content identification information) and an authentication key (authentication information) are set is encrypted by a common key encryption method using an encrypted random number table (common key). To do.

  The server also decrypts the key code using an encrypted random number table (common key) associated with the game ID (content specifying information). Specifically, the server decrypts the key code using an encrypted random number table (common key) associated with the game ID (content specifying information), thereby obtaining an authentication key (authentication information) from the key code. Extract. Then, a passcode in which the extracted authentication key is set is generated.

  For example, when the user plays the game 1 on the game device and selects issuance of a key code on the option screen of the game 1, a key code issuance screen as shown in FIG. Is issued. In this case, the game device encrypts the key code using an encrypted random number table associated with the game ID of game 1 as shown in FIG.

  Next, on the game selection screen of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 17A, the user selects the game 1 for which the user desires an item. In FIG. 17B, a desired product is selected from the products prepared for the game 1, and the key code issued by the game device is input in FIG.

  Then, the server decrypts the key code by using the encrypted random number table associated with the game ID determined in the game selection and the product selection in FIGS. 17A and 17B. That is, the key code is decrypted using the encrypted random number table associated with the game ID of the game 1. At this time, the game ID is also determined to match.

  In this way, the key code can be encrypted and decrypted by the so-called common key encryption method between the game device and the server. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the server can extract the authentication key from the decrypted key code and set it as a passcode.

  In addition, the server encrypts the passcode in which the authentication key, the product ID, and the like are set using the encrypted random number table. Then, this passcode is transmitted to the mobile terminal and displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal.

  Next, when the user inputs this passcode to the game device, the game device decrypts the passcode using the encrypted random number table and extracts the authentication key from the passcode. Then, the game device determines whether or not the authentication key extracted from the passcode matches the authentication key set in the keycode, and confirms that the authentication key is the issuer. If they match, it is determined that the passcode is valid, and the product set in the passcode is registered as an item in the game. By doing so, it is possible to purchase items online by a mobile cooperation system using a key code and a pass code while effectively preventing unauthorized use.

  Note that the encryption processing can be realized by performing, for example, encoding by replacing a game ID, a number representing an authentication key, and the like with, for example, AZ uppercase letters using an encrypted random number table. For example, the key code is a code represented by 12 uppercase letters, and the pass code is a code represented by 13 uppercase letters. The encrypted random number table is a data string in which AZ is arranged at random, and one random number table is issued for each game ID. The same encrypted random number table is shared between the server and the mobile terminal (client). The key code and pass code can also include an index number of the encrypted random number table, a check digit, and the like.

  In the above, the case where passcode provision information is determined based on operation information of a user who operates a mobile terminal (terminal device) has been mainly described. That is, the product selection screen as shown in FIG. 17B is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal, and the product provided by the passcode when the user operates the operation unit (operation button, touch panel, etc.) of the mobile terminal. Information to be provided is determined.

  However, in the present embodiment, provision information such as products may be determined based on code information obtained by the user. Specifically, for example, the provision information is determined based on the campaign code described in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is an operation flowchart for explaining a technique using code information such as a campaign code. In the following, the case where the code information is a campaign code will be mainly described as an example, but the code information of the present embodiment is not limited to the campaign code, and various code information for providing the provided information can be adopted. .

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, the server site issues a campaign code (service code). Specifically, for example, a campaign code is issued for each game ID (content ID). For each game ID, the server side checks and guarantees that the issued campaign code does not overlap with the issued campaign code. The issued campaign code is sent to an advertising media company such as a magazine company. For example, in FIG. 2, a unique campaign code is issued and sent.

  In this case, in addition to the game ID, information such as the product ID, quantity, expiration date, and posting medium is registered in the issued campaign code in association with the storage unit 670 (database) of the server in FIG. Is done.

  After the user selects a game to be purchased on the game selection screen as shown in FIG. 17A, the user inputs the campaign code printed on a magazine or the like as shown in FIG. 2 to the mobile terminal. Then, the server receives this campaign code from the mobile terminal. In this case, the campaign code is associated with the ID of the game selected on the game selection screen. The server then extracts the product ID and quantity set in the campaign code from the received campaign code and displays them on the display unit of the mobile terminal. That is, as described above, the ID, quantity, etc. of the product provided by the campaign code are registered in association with the campaign code in the storage unit 670 (database) of the server. Therefore, by reading the ID and quantity of the product associated with the campaign code from the storage unit 670 based on the received campaign code, the ID and quantity of the product provided by the campaign code can be acquired.

  Next, the server receives the key code displayed on the game device from the mobile terminal, decrypts the key code using the encrypted random number table associated with the game ID, and extracts the authentication key. At this time, the identity of the game ID is also checked.

  Then, a pass code is generated and issued based on the extracted authentication key and the product ID and quantity determined by the campaign code. Specifically, the passcode in which the authentication key and the product ID and quantity are set is encrypted by a common key encryption method using an encrypted random number table. In this case, the key code authentication key sent from the game device and the passcode authentication key sent by the server have the same value after decryption, but different characters in the encrypted state. Become a column. Further, after the pass code is issued, the campaign code used for issuing the pass code is marked with a used mark and its reuse is prohibited.

  In this way, the passcode issued based on the key code and the campaign code is transmitted from the server to the mobile terminal using the network connection function of the mobile terminal. This passcode is input to the game device by the user.

  Then, the game device authenticates the input passcode. That is, it is determined whether or not the authentication key issued by itself and set in the key code matches the authentication key of the pass code sent from the server. If they match, it is determined that the pass code is valid, and the item as a product is registered in the game. In other words, an item that is a product provided by the campaign code appears in the game and can be used by the user.

  As described above, in FIG. 20, the game apparatus (electronic device) generates a key code in which an authentication key (authentication information) for authenticating the game apparatus that the key code is issued by itself is set. Issue. Then, the server generates and issues a passcode in which the product ID (specific information of the provided information) determined based on the campaign code (code information) and the authentication key extracted from the key code are set. . Specifically, the reception processing unit 602 of the server performs a process of receiving the campaign code from the mobile terminal via the network 510 when the user inputs the campaign code using the mobile terminal (terminal device). Then, the information processing unit 606 of the server performs a process of determining provision information such as a product based on the received campaign code (code information).

  In FIG. 20, the product ID is set in the passcode, not the actual product information (image information or the like), and the actual product information is prepared on the game device side. However, instead of such a product ID, product information itself (provided information itself) may be set as a passcode.

  In the method described above, for the authentication of the passcode, the authentication key set in the keycode is used, and for the provision information such as the product provided by the passcode, the campaign code provided by the print medium or the like Based on the decision. In this way, even when the game device does not have a network connection function, it is possible to provide provision information such as products to the user using the campaign code.

  FIG. 21 (A) to FIG. 22 (B) are display screen examples of a mobile terminal (terminal device) in a method using a campaign code. These display screens are displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal using an application program of the mobile terminal.

  Specifically, when the user selects the input of the campaign code on the selection screen of FIG. 21A, the campaign code input screen is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. The On this input screen, the contents of the product (item) provided to the user by the campaign code are displayed. Further, on this input screen, a key code issued by the game device and a campaign code printed on a print medium can be input.

  In FIG. 21 (C), when the user selects the acquisition of the product by the campaign code, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the pass code for acquiring the product by the campaign code and the corresponding key code are: It is displayed on the display unit of the mobile terminal. The user can acquire the item of the product provided by the campaign code by inputting this passcode to the game device on the passcode input screen of FIG.

  When the user clicks on an item purchase history as shown in FIG. 22A, an item purchase history screen (issue history list) is displayed as shown in FIG. On the item purchase history screen, the purchase date, the title of the game, the purchased product (item), the key code and the pass code are sorted and displayed in order of date. In addition, for products acquired using the campaign code, a display indicating that the campaign code has been used is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, a method of effectively using the campaign code usage history information is employed. Specifically, the history information storage unit 676 of the server in FIG. 3 stores use history information of campaign codes (code information). Then, the information processing unit 606 performs processing for displaying an image corresponding to the use history information of the campaign code on the display unit of the mobile terminal (terminal device) or the game device (electronic device), and a passcode based on the use history information. Perform the change process. In addition, when the usage history information satisfies a given usage history condition, the provision information of the product set in the passcode or the specific information is changed.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of campaign code usage history information. In the usage history information of FIG. 23, the campaign codes used so far are set. Further, in association with the used campaign code, the ID of the game in which the campaign code is used, the ID of the user who used the campaign code, and the use date and time (product purchase date and time) are set.

  FIG. 24A is an example of a passcode change process based on campaign code use history information (analysis process result). When a given usage history condition is met such that the number of campaign codes used exceeds a predetermined number, provision information such as products provided by the pass code is changed.

  For example, in a normal case, when a campaign code is used, a product having a product ID preset for the campaign code is provided to the user.

  On the other hand, when the usage history information satisfies a given usage history condition, the product ID preset in the campaign code is changed to, for example, an ID of a rarer product. Then, a passcode for acquiring the rare product is displayed. This makes it possible to realize various effects of the providing system using the campaign code.

  Note that the method for changing the pass code based on the campaign code usage history information is not limited to the method shown in FIG. For example, the quantity (provided number) of products (provided information) may be changed based on usage history information. For example, when the usage history information satisfies a given usage history condition, the quantity of products provided to the user is increased from the quantity set in the campaign code. Further, the pass code may be changed based on the use history information of the campaign code of another user such as the user's friend. In addition, the pass code in the game may be changed based on the campaign code usage history information not only in the game to be purchased, but also in other games in series with the game. Alternatively, additional data other than the product ID and quantity may be set in the passcode, and this additional data may be changed / set based on the campaign code usage history information.

  FIG. 24B is an example of an image displayed according to the campaign code use history information (use history information analysis processing result). In FIG. 24B, the display order of game titles is changed based on the campaign code usage history. For example, the display order is changed so that game titles with a large number of campaign codes used are displayed with priority. Specifically, a game title with a large number of used campaign codes is displayed on the upper side of the screen in the game selection screen. On the other hand, a game title with a small number of campaign codes used is displayed or hidden at the bottom of the screen in the game selection screen. By doing in this way, it is possible to display a game selection screen that makes it easier for the user to select a game title with a greater number of campaign code usages.

  The image corresponding to the campaign code usage history information is not limited to the image shown in FIG. For example, when the number of campaign codes used in the game exceeds a predetermined number, a flashy effect image may be displayed. Moreover, you may make it change the image displayed to a user based on the use log | history information of the campaign code of other users, such as a user's friend. In addition, when a large number of user campaign codes are used in a specific game, related images such as banner images of the specific game and other games in series with the specific game are displayed, and the display frequency of the related images is displayed. May be made higher.

  Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. For example, in the specification or drawings, terms (commodities, game devices, portable terminals, games, etc.) described at least once together with different terms (provided information, electronic devices, terminal devices, contents, common keys, etc.) in a broader sense or the same meaning An encrypted random number table, etc.) can be replaced with the different terms anywhere in the specification or drawings. Further, the provision information determination process, the server management information management process, the information transmission / reception process, and the like are not limited to those described in this embodiment, and techniques equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

TM, TM1-TMn terminal devices, GM electronic devices,
100 processing unit, 102 input receiving unit, 104 game processing unit,
106 key code information generation unit, 108 passcode information processing unit,
110 storage processing unit, 120 display control unit, 130 sound control unit, 160 operation unit,
170 storage unit, 172 common key information storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 I / F unit, 195 nonvolatile storage device,
196 communication unit, 200 processing unit, 201 input receiving unit, 202 reception processing unit,
204 transmission processing unit, 206 information processing unit, 208 application processing unit,
220 display control unit, 230 sound control unit, 260 operation unit, 264 imaging unit,
270 storage unit, 280 information storage medium, 290 display unit, 292 sound output unit,
294 I / F unit, 295 nonvolatile storage device, 296 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 reception processing unit, 604 transmission processing unit, 606 information processing unit,
608 passcode information generation unit, 610 management processing unit, 620 image information generation unit,
630 sound information generation unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit,
672 server management information storage unit, 673 user information storage unit,
674 Application management information storage unit, 676 History information storage unit,
678 Common key information storage unit, 680 information storage medium, 696 communication unit

Claims (20)

A reception processing unit that performs processing for receiving code information input to the terminal device via the network;
A management processing unit for performing management processing on server management information including at least one of user information and application management information;
Based on the code information and the server management information, an information processing unit that performs determination processing of provided information provided to the user by the code information;
A transmission processing unit that performs a process of transmitting the determined provision information or specific information of the provision information via the network;
A server system comprising: In claim 1,
The transmission processing unit
The server system characterized by performing the process which transmits the said provision information or the said specific information of the said provision information with respect to the said terminal device via the said network. In claim 1 or 2,
The information processing unit
A server system that performs a determination process of the provision information provided by the code information so that the provision information different according to the server management information is provided even for the same code information. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The server management information includes the user information,
The information processing unit
A server system that performs a determination process of the provision information provided by the code information so that the provision information different according to the user information is provided even for the same code information. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The server management information includes the user information,
The information processing unit
When the provision information is provided to the first user, the code information is set to the used code information for the first user, and the reuse by the first user is prohibited. And a second user different from the first user is allowed to use the code information. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
The server management information includes, as the application management information, at least one information of parameter information used in an application and execution status information of the application,
The information processing unit
A server system characterized in that based on at least one of the parameter information and the execution status information and the code information, a determination process for the provided information provided by the code information is performed. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The server management information includes, as the application management information, at least one information of game parameter information, game progress information, game results information, and game play information of a game that is an application,
The information processing unit
Based on at least one of the game parameter information, the game progress information, the game results information, and the game play information and the code information, the determination process of the provision information provided by the code information is performed. Server system characterized by In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 7,
The management processing unit
A server system, wherein the server management information is updated according to at least one of execution result information of an application used in the terminal device and operation information of the user. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8.
The information processing unit
The provision information provided by the code information is determined based on at least one of relationship information between the user and another user and the server management information about the other user. Server system. In claim 9,
The information processing unit
Provided by the code information based on at least one of information about the other user associated with the user and use timing information or use order information of the code information of the user and the other user; A server system for performing provided information determination processing. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10.
The information processing unit
A server system that performs a determination process of the provided information provided by the code information based on time information that is the server management information. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
A history information storage unit that stores use history information about the code information;
The information processing unit
A server system that performs a determination process of the provided information provided by the code information based on the use history information of the code information. In any one of Claims 1 to 12,
The information processing unit
Based on the server management information, the provision condition of the provision information is determined, and when the provision condition is not satisfied, the determination process of not providing the provision information is performed. . In claim 13,
The information processing unit
A server system, wherein the provision condition is changed based on the server management information, and the determination process for providing or not providing the provision information is performed based on the changed provision condition. In any of claims 1 to 14,
A server system comprising a server management information storage unit for storing the server management information. In any of claims 1 to 15,
The code information is information input to the terminal device using an operation unit or an imaging unit of the terminal device. In any of claims 1 to 16,
The server system, wherein the code information is campaign code information obtained by the user. In any of claims 1 to 17,
Passcode information for permitting use of the provision information in the electronic device based on key code information issued by an electronic device different from the terminal device and the result of the determination process of the provision information. Including a passcode information generation unit to generate,
The transmission processing unit
The server system characterized by performing the process which transmits the said passcode information by which the said specific information of the said provision information or the said provision information was set via the said network. A reception processing unit that performs processing for receiving code information input to the terminal device via the network;
A management processing unit for performing management processing on server management information including at least one of user information and application management information;
Based on the code information and the server management information, an information processing unit that performs determination processing of provided information provided to the user by the code information;
As a transmission processing unit that performs processing for transmitting the determined provision information or specific information of the provision information via the network,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function.   An information storage medium readable by a computer, wherein the program according to claim 19 is stored.

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