JP2018205848A - Information processing unit, program and information processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To ensure security of transaction when an electronic ticket or an electronic coupon is delivered or users matching is performed.SOLUTION: A transaction management system comprises: an application information acquisition part acquiring application information about applications for utilization of participation in event or services; a settlement processing part executing settlement processing or processing to secure a credit facility; an access information transmission part transmitting access information to a communication terminal of an applicant; a verification information acquisition part acquiring verification information; and a depositing processing part depositing money or electronic value to at least one of account of location provider providing opening location of event or providing location of service, and account of host of the event or the provider of the service.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, a program, and an information processing method.

A system for distributing electronic tickets or electronic coupons (see Patent Documents 1 and 2) and a matching system for matching users having the same or similar purposes or attributes (see Patent Documents 3 and 4) are known. Yes. In addition, a payment system for improving the safety of transactions in electronic commerce is known (see Patent Documents 5 and 6).
[Prior art documents]
[Patent Literature]
[Patent Document 1] JP 2002-197221 [Patent Document 2] JP 2004-514990 [Patent Document 3] JP 2004-062490 [Patent Document 4] JP 2006-172223 [Patent Document 3] Document 5] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-167163 [Patent Document 6] Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-074219

  When distributing electronic tickets or electronic coupons related to events or services, or matching users, it is often difficult to confirm the holding of events or the provision of services, and it is difficult to ensure the safety of transactions. .

  In a first aspect of the present invention, an information processing apparatus is provided. The information processing apparatus includes, for example, an application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to an event participation or service application. The information processing apparatus includes, for example, a payment processing unit that executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit frame in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information. The above information processing apparatus, for example, in response to the payment processing unit executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line, to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service, A right information transmitting unit that transmits right information indicating that the user has a right to participate in an event or a right to use a service is provided. For example, (i) the event was not held or the service was not provided due to the reason or convenience of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or service Both the provider and the applicant include a confirmation information acquisition unit that acquires confirmation information indicating that the provider and the applicant existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period. In the information processing apparatus, for example, in response to the confirmation information obtaining unit obtaining confirmation information, (i) an account of a place provider that provides an event holding place or a service providing place and (ii) an event A deposit processing unit for depositing money or electronic value is provided in at least one of the accounts of the organizer or the service provider.

  In the information processing apparatus, the confirmation information includes (i) information indicating that the applicant has canceled participation in the event or use of the service, (ii) an event organizer or a service provider, and an event. Information indicating that a third party other than the participant or the user of the service confirmed that the event was not held or the service was not provided due to the reason or convenience of the applicant, (iii) ) Information indicating that the event organizer or service provider and a third party other than the event participant or service user confirmed that the event was held or that the service was provided, Or (iv) both the event organizer or service provider and the event participants or service users It may be information indicating that the event was confirmed that it or the service was held is provided.

  In the information processing apparatus described above, the deposit processing unit determines whether a predetermined time or period has elapsed after the confirmation information acquisition unit has acquired the confirmation information. Money or electronic value may be deposited into at least one of the location provider account providing the location and (ii) the event organizer or service provider account.

  In a second aspect of the present invention, an information processing apparatus is provided. The information processing apparatus includes, for example, an application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to an event participation or service application. The information processing apparatus includes, for example, a payment processing unit that executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit frame in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information. The above information processing apparatus, for example, in response to the payment processing unit executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line, to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service, A right information transmitting unit that transmits right information indicating that the user has a right to participate in an event or a right to use a service is provided. The above information processing apparatus, for example, (i) holding an event in response to elapse of a predetermined time or period after the payment processing unit executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit line A deposit processing unit for depositing money or electronic value is provided in at least one of the account of the place provider that provides the place or the place where the service is provided and (ii) the account of the event organizer or the service provider.

  The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect includes (i) rights information, (ii-1) an event organizer or service provider, and (ii-2) an event holding. You may provide the right information storage part which matches and stores the 2nd identification information for identifying at least one of a place or a service provision place. The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect may include a first request acquisition unit that acquires first request information for requesting generation of right information from a user communication terminal. The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect may include an authority determining unit that determines whether or not the user has the authority to generate the right information. The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect includes a right information generation unit that generates right information when the right determination unit determines that the user has the right to generate right information. It's okay. The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect described above may include a distribution unit that distributes notification information for notifying event holding or service provision.

  In the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect, the right information is associated with (i) first identification information for identifying notification information, and (ii) first identification information, Information stored in an arbitrary storage device and (iii) at least one of information obtained by encrypting or encoding at least part of the first identification information or the notification information may be included. The information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect described above generates (i) notification information in response to acquisition of second request information for requesting generation or editing of notification information together with right information. Or you may provide the notification information production | generation part which permits edit. In the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect described above, the payment processing is performed from the applicant's account, from (i) the location provider's account and (ii) the event organizer or service provider. A procedure for transferring money or electronic value to an account different from the account may be included.

  In the third aspect of the present invention, a program is provided. A non-transitory computer readable medium storing the above program may be provided. The program may be a program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect and the second aspect. Said program may be a program for making a computer perform the information processing method in the information processing apparatus which concerns on said 1st aspect and 2nd aspect.

  In a fourth aspect of the present invention, an information processing method is provided. The information processing method includes, for example, an application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information related to an event participation or service application. The information processing method includes, for example, a settlement processing stage for executing a settlement process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information being acquired in the application information acquisition stage. The above information processing method can be applied, for example, to a communication terminal of an applicant who applied for participation in an event or use of a service in response to execution of a payment process or a process for securing a credit line at the payment process stage. A right information transmission step of transmitting right information indicating that the user has a right to participate in an event or a right to use a service. For example, (i) the event was not held or the service was not provided for the reason or convenience of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or service Both the provider and the applicant have a confirmation information acquisition stage of acquiring confirmation information indicating that the provider and the applicant existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period. The information processing method includes, for example, (i) an account of a place provider that provides an event holding place or a service providing place and (ii) an event in response to obtaining confirmation information in the confirmation information obtaining stage. There is a deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value in at least one of the account of the organizer or the service provider.

  In a fifth aspect of the present invention, an information processing method is provided. The information processing method includes, for example, an application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information related to an event participation or service application. The information processing method includes, for example, a settlement processing stage for executing a settlement process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information being acquired in the application information acquisition stage. The above information processing method can be applied, for example, to a communication terminal of an applicant who applied for participation in an event or use of a service in response to execution of a payment process or a process for securing a credit line at the payment process stage. A right information transmission step of transmitting right information indicating that the user has a right to participate in an event or a right to use a service. In the information processing method described above, for example, in response to the elapse of a predetermined time or period after execution of a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in the payment process stage, There is a deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value into at least one of the account of the place provider that provides the venue or the place where the service is provided and (ii) the account of the event organizer or the service provider.

  It should be noted that the above summary of the invention does not enumerate all the necessary features of the present invention. In addition, a sub-combination of these feature groups can also be an invention.

An example of a system configuration of transaction management system 100 is shown roughly. An example of information processing in transaction management system 100 is shown roughly. An example of the process for producing | generating notification information is shown roughly. An example of the process for producing | generating notification information is shown roughly. An example of the process for acquiring confirmation information is shown roughly. An example of the process for acquiring confirmation information is shown roughly. An example of the process for acquiring confirmation information is shown roughly. An example of the process for acquiring confirmation information is shown roughly. An example of an internal configuration of communication terminal 20 is shown roughly. An example of data table 1000 is shown roughly. An example of an internal configuration of communication terminal 40 and communication terminal 60 is shown roughly. An example of an internal configuration of the management server 110 is schematically shown. An example of information processing in transaction management system 100 is shown roughly. An example of the screen transition in the production | generation process of notification information is shown roughly. An example of screen transition in application processing is shown roughly. An example of the screen transition in a confirmation process is shown schematically.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention, but the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims. In addition, not all the combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential for the solving means of the invention. In the drawings, the same or similar parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description may be omitted.

[Outline of Transaction Management System 100]
FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of the system configuration of the transaction management system 100. In the present embodiment, the transaction management system 100 is between an event organizer or service provider (sometimes referred to as an organizer 104) and an applicant 106 who applies for participation in the event or use of the service. Manage transactions. The above transaction may be a transaction related to the right to participate in an event or to use a service. The above service may be a service provided after the service provider and the service user (or their agents) have actually met.

  In the present embodiment, the transaction management system 100 includes a management server 110. Transaction management system 100 may include management server 110 and at least one of communication terminal 20, communication terminal 40, and communication terminal 60. For example, the transaction management system 100 includes a management server 110 and at least one of the communication terminal 20 and the communication terminal 40. Transaction management system 100 may include management server 110 and communication terminal 20.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 1, each of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, or the communication terminal 60 may be an example of a user communication terminal. Each of transaction management system 100 and management server 110 may be an example of an information processing apparatus. The applicant 106 may be an example of an event participant or a service user. The applicant 106 may be an example of a distribution applicant, a participant who wants to participate, or an example of a participant. In other embodiments, at least some of the functions of the management server 110 may be realized by at least one of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60. In this case, at least one of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60 may be an example of an information processing apparatus.

  In one embodiment, the management server 110 completes the transaction after confirming that an event has been held or a service has been provided. This improves the safety of the transaction. For example, the management server 110 indicates that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 existed at an event holding place or a service providing place (may be referred to as a providing area 12) at a specific time or period. It is confirmed that the event has been held or the service has been provided by acquiring the information (sometimes referred to as confirmation information).

  In other embodiments, the management server 110 may indicate that an event has not been held or a service has not been provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant 106 (sometimes referred to as confirmation information). By acquiring, it is confirmed that the event was not held or the service was not provided for the reason or convenience on the part of the applicant 106. In yet another embodiment, the management server 110 obtains information indicating that an event has not been held or a service has not been provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the organizer 104, whereby the organizer 104 Confirm that the event was not held or the service was not provided due to reasons or circumstances on the part of the party.

  As a method for confirming that an event has been held or that a service has been provided, based on a report from at least one of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106, the event has been held or the service has been provided. It is also possible to confirm. However, according to the above method, it is difficult to ensure the safety of the transaction when the report from either the organizer 104 or the applicant 106 is false. In contrast, in the present embodiment, the management server 110 confirms that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 existed in the provision area 12 at a specific time or period. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, even if compared with a method for confirming that an event has been held or a service has been provided based on a report from at least one of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106, transaction Safety is improved.

  In one embodiment, the confirmation information for confirming that an event has been held or that a service has been provided is provided by a third party other than the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 that the event has been held or the service has been provided. Information indicating that it has been confirmed may be included. The third party may be a provider of an event holding place or a service providing place (sometimes referred to as a place provider 102). In other embodiments, the confirmation information for confirming that the event has been held or that the service has been provided is that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 have provided that the event has been held or that the service has been provided. Information indicating that it has been confirmed may be included. In yet another embodiment, the confirmation information for confirming that an event has been held or that a service has been provided includes information indicating the location of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 at a specific time or period. Good.

  In one embodiment, the confirmation information for confirming that the event was not held or that the service was not provided is information indicating that the applicant 106 canceled participation in the event or use of the service. May include. In other embodiments, confirmation information for confirming that an event has not been held or that a service has not been provided is provided by a third party other than the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 on the side of the applicant 106. For reasons or convenience, it may include information indicating that the event was not held or that the service was not provided.

  In one embodiment, the confirmation information for confirming that the event was not held or that the service was not provided includes information indicating that the organizer 104 canceled the event or service provision. It's okay. In other embodiments, confirmation information for confirming that an event has not been held or that a service has not been provided is provided by a third party other than the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 on the side of the organizer 104. For reasons or convenience, it may include information indicating that the event was not held or that the service was not provided.

  The place provider 102 and the organizer 104 may be different, or at least a part thereof may be the same. In one embodiment, the location provider 102 and the organizer 104 may be different people, different legal entities, or different organizations. In other embodiments, the event organizer and the event venue provider may be the same. For example, the subject A holds an event and provides a place for the event. In addition, a subject B different from the subject A provides a service in the above event. In yet another embodiment, the event venue provider and the service provider may be the same. For example, the subject A holds an event. In addition, the subject B provides a place for the event and provides a service at the event.

  In one embodiment, the management server 110 transmits and receives information between the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 via the communication network 10 to manage transactions between the organizer 104 and the applicant 106. In another embodiment, the management server 110 transmits and receives information between the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60 to manage transactions between the organizer 104 and the applicant 106.

  The communication network 10 may be a wired communication transmission line, a wireless communication transmission line, or a combination of a wireless communication transmission line and a wired communication transmission line. The communication network 10 may include a wireless packet communication network, the Internet, a P2P network, a dedicated line, a VPN, a power line communication line, and the like. The communication network 10 may include (i) a mobile communication network such as a mobile phone line network, (ii) a wireless MAN (for example, WiMAX (registered trademark)), a wireless LAN (for example, WiFi (registered trademark)). Or a wireless communication network such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), or NFC (Near Field Communication).

  In the present embodiment, the communication terminal 20 may be an information processing apparatus used by the location provider 102. The communication terminal 40 may be an information processing device used by the organizer 104. The communication terminal 60 may be an information processing device used by the applicant 106. Each of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60 may be any device that can transmit and receive information to and from the management server 110 or other information processing apparatus via the communication network 10. It is not limited.

  As the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, or the communication terminal 60, a personal computer, a portable terminal, etc. can be illustrated. Examples of the portable terminal include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet, a notebook computer or a laptop computer, and a wearable computer. At least one of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60 may be composed of a plurality of terminals. For example, the communication terminal 20 is selected from the group consisting of (i) a POS system, (ii) a POS terminal, (iii) a personal computer, and (iv) at least one portable terminal used for ordering and sales promotion. Including at least two terminals.

  Information is transmitted to the communication terminal 20 of the location provider 102 not only by transmitting the information with the address and account assigned to the communication terminal 20 as a destination but also the address and account assigned to the location provider 102. Or the like may be sent to the destination as the destination. Similarly, transmitting information to the communication terminal 40 of the organizer 104 may mean transmitting the information with the address, account, or the like assigned to the communication terminal 40 or the organizer 104 as a destination. Also, transmitting information to the communication terminal 60 of the applicant 106 may mean transmitting the information with the address, account, or the like assigned to the communication terminal 60 or the applicant 106 as a destination.

  For example, the device A transmits information to the communication terminal 60 of the applicant 106 not only when (i) the device A transmits information to the communication terminal 60, but also (ii) when the device A transmits to the applicant 106 This includes a case where information is transmitted to the device B that provides a service having a message transmission function with the address, account, etc. assigned to the applicant 106 in the service as a destination. Examples of services having a message transmission function include mail services (including so-called web mail services), data transfer services, data storage services, social networking services (sometimes referred to as SNS), and the like. Can do.

  Similarly, acquiring information from the communication terminal 20 of the location provider 102 may mean acquiring information from the address, account, or the like assigned to the communication terminal 20 or the location provider 102 as a transmission source. . Acquiring information from the communication terminal 40 of the organizer 104 may mean acquiring information having an address, an account, or the like assigned to the communication terminal 40 or the organizer 104 as a transmission source. Further, acquiring the information from the communication terminal 60 of the applicant 106 may mean acquiring information having an address, an account, or the like assigned to the communication terminal 60 or the applicant 106 as a transmission source.

[Specific Configuration of Each Part of Transaction Management System 100]
Each part of transaction management system 100 may be realized by hardware, may be realized by software, and may be realized by hardware and software. At least a part of each part of the transaction management system 100 may be realized by a single server or may be realized by a plurality of servers. At least a part of each part of the transaction management system 100 may be realized on a virtual server or a cloud system. At least a part of each part of the transaction management system 100 may be realized by a personal computer or a portable terminal. Examples of the portable terminal include a mobile phone, a smartphone, a PDA, a tablet, a notebook computer or a laptop computer, and a wearable computer. Each unit of the transaction management system 100 may store information using a distributed ledger technology such as a block chain or a distributed network.

  When at least a part of the constituent elements constituting the transaction management system 100 is realized by software, the constituent elements realized by the software define operations related to the constituent elements in an information processing apparatus having a general configuration. It may be realized by starting up software or a program. The information processing apparatus having the general configuration described above includes (i) a data processing apparatus having a processor such as a CPU and a GPU, a ROM, a RAM, a communication interface, and the like. Input devices such as devices, gesture input devices, various sensors, GPS receivers, beacon receivers, (iii) output devices such as display devices, audio output devices, vibration devices, beacon transmitters, (iv) memory, HDDs And a storage device (including an external storage device) such as an SSD.

  In the information processing apparatus having the general configuration, the data processing apparatus or the storage device may store the software or the program. The software or program is executed by a processor to cause the information processing apparatus to execute an operation defined by the software or program. The above software or program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium. The above software or program may be a program for causing a computer to function as the transaction management system 100 or a part thereof. The software or program may be a program for causing a computer to execute information processing in the transaction management system 100 or a part thereof.

[Outline of Information Processing in Transaction Management System 100]
An outline of information processing in the transaction management system 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 schematically shows an example of information processing in the transaction management system 100. Information processing in transaction management system 100 is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, some of the procedures shown in FIG. 2 may be omitted, or the order of some procedures may be changed. In still other embodiments, procedures not shown in FIG. 2 may be added.

  According to this embodiment, first, in step 202 (step may be abbreviated as S), for example, the management server 110 registers a user who can use a specific function of the transaction management system 100. In one embodiment, the management server 110 registers a user who has the authority to generate, edit, or distribute notification information for notifying event holding or service provision. In another embodiment, the management server 110 registers users who have the right to generate rights information indicating that they have the right to participate in an event or to use a service. A user who has the authority to generate right information may have the authority to generate, edit, or distribute the notification information.

  The rights information includes (i) information for identifying the notification information (sometimes referred to as an identification code), (ii) information stored in an arbitrary storage device in association with the identification code, and (Iii) At least one part of the information obtained by encrypting or encoding at least a part of the identification code or the notification information may be included. The rights information is associated with at least one of (i) information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12, and (ii) information indicating the validity period or expiration date of the rights information. It may be stored in any storage device. The identification code may be a character string having an arbitrary number of characters. The identification code may be a unique character string at least in a predetermined period. The identification code may be a randomly generated character string. The identification code may be an example of first identification information. The information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 may be an example of second identification information.

  Next, in S212, for example, the management server 110 generates notification information. A specific example of the process for generating the notification information will be described later with reference to FIG. 3 or FIG. Thereafter, in S214, for example, the management server 110 distributes the notification information. In one embodiment, the management server 110 generates a Web page on which one or more pieces of notification information are posted, and distributes the notification information by making the Web page viewable to the public. In another embodiment, the management server 110 distributes the notification information by transmitting the notification information to a pre-registered address or account or a communication terminal.

  In S222, the applicant 106 acquires the distributed notification information. When the applicant 106 wishes to participate in the event indicated in the notification information or use the service indicated in the notification information, the applicant 106 uses the communication terminal 60 to participate in or notify the event indicated in the notification information. Information related to application for use of the service indicated in the information (sometimes referred to as application information) is transmitted to the management server 110, for example. As a result, the management server 110 accepts an application regarding an event or service from the communication terminal 60.

  In S224, for example, the management server 110 selects an event participant or a service user from one or more applicants 106. The management server 110 may select an event participant or a service user from one or a plurality of applicants 106 that satisfy the event participation condition or the service use condition. Based on at least one of (i) organizer 104 instructions, (ii) lottery results, (iii) order of application and (iv) payment amount of applicant 106, the management server 110 You may select users. Event participants have the right to participate in the event. The user of the service has the right to use the service.

  In S226, for example, the management server 110 executes a process for temporarily depositing at least an event participation fee or a service usage fee from the applicant 106 selected in S224. The management server 110 may collect usage fees for the transaction management system 100 in addition to event participation fees or service usage fees. In one embodiment, the management server 110 performs a payment process. The settlement process may include a procedure for transferring money or electronic value from the applicant 106 account to an account different from the location provider 102 account and the organizer 104 account.

  Examples of the electronic value include electronic money and virtual currency. Virtual currencies include (i) those using blockchain technology or similar technology (for example, bit coins, sometimes referred to as cryptocurrencies), (ii) online game services, social Examples of such services that can be used like currency within a specific service such as a network service, a point service, a mileage service, etc.

  In another embodiment, the management server 110 performs provisional sales processing. By executing the provisional sales process, it is possible to secure the credit frame of the applicant 106 for a predetermined period. For example, the settlement process is executed by executing the actual sales process within the above period. If the actual sales process is not executed within the above period, the credit frame is released. Note that even when the provisional sales process is cancelled, the above credit line is released. The provisional sales process may be an example of a process for securing a credit frame.

  In the present embodiment, a case has been described in which, after the management server 110 selects an event participant or a service user in S224, the management server 110 executes a settlement process or a provisional sales process in S226. However, the information processing in the management server 110 is not limited to this embodiment. In another embodiment, the management server 110 may execute a settlement process or a provisional sales process when accepting application information in S222. Then, after executing the settlement process or the provisional sales process, an event participant or a service user may be selected.

  After processing for temporarily storing at least the event participation fee or the service usage fee is executed from the applicant 106 selected in S224, the management server 110 transmits the communication terminal of the applicant 106 selected in S224. 60, right information indicating that the user has the right to participate in the event or the right to use the service is transmitted. The applicant 106 who has acquired the rights information can go to the provision area 12 and present the rights information to participate in the event or use the service.

  The management server 110 may transmit information indicating the detailed location of the provision area 12 to the communication terminal 60 together with the right information. In this case, instead of information indicating the detailed position of the provision area 12, information indicating the position of an area including the provision area 12 and having a larger geographical range than the provision area 12 is described in the distributed notification information. May be. For example, the notification information includes information on the administrative division (for example, a municipality) in which the provision area 12 exists, information on the nearest station in the provision area 12, and the like. Along with the information, information indicating the address of the provision area 12 is transmitted. The information indicating the detailed position of the provision area 12 may be an example of first position information. Information indicating the position of an area including the provision area 12 and having a larger geographical range than the provision area 12 may be an example of second position information.

  Next, in S232, for example, the management server 110 confirms that an event has been held or a service has been provided. The management server 110 confirms that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 existed in the place provider 102 at a specific time or period, so that the event was held or the service was provided. You may check.

  In one embodiment, the management server 110 obtains information indicating that an event has been held or a service has been confirmed, and confirms that the event has been held or a service has been provided. In another embodiment, the management server 110 (i) obtains information for confirming the holding of an event or the provision of a service, and (ii) analyzes the information to determine that the event has been held or the service is Confirm that it was provided. A specific example of the process of confirming that an event has been held or that a service has been provided will be described later with reference to FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, or FIG.

  When it is confirmed that an event has been held or that a service has been provided (Yes in S232), when payment has not been completed in S234 (for example, provisional sales processing has been executed in S226) For example, the management server 110 executes a settlement process. The management server 110 may execute the settlement process by executing the actual sales process.

  Thereafter, in S236, for example, the management server 110 executes a payment process and ends the series of processes. The payment process may include a procedure for depositing money or electronic value into at least one account of the place provider 102 and the organizer 104. In the payment process, money or electronic value corresponding to the event participation fee or service usage fee temporarily stored by the applicant 106 is deposited in at least one of the location provider 102 and the organizer 104. Procedures may be included.

  According to one embodiment, the payment process comprises the steps of depositing money or electronic value in an amount corresponding to a predetermined percentage or amount into one account of the location provider 102 and the organizer 104, and the location provider. And depositing money or electronic value in an amount corresponding to the remaining amount into the other account of 102 and the organizer 104. The above ratio or amount is set by at least one of the place provider 102 and the organizer 104, for example.

  According to another embodiment, the payment process may include information indicating that the organizer 104 has the right to receive a privilege, money, or electronic value from the location provider 102, in the communication terminal 20 and the communication terminal 40. And a procedure for depositing money or electronic value in an amount corresponding to an event participation fee or a service usage fee into the account of the place provider 102. The content of the above-mentioned privilege or the amount of money or electronic value is set by at least one of the place provider 102 and the organizer 104, for example.

  According to yet another embodiment, the payment process includes information indicating that the location provider 102 has the right to receive provision of benefits, money or electronic value from the organizer 104, the communication terminal 20 and the communication terminal 40. And a procedure of depositing money or electronic value in an amount corresponding to an event participation fee or a service usage fee into the account of the organizer 104. The content of the above-mentioned privilege or the amount of money or electronic value is set by at least one of the place provider 102 and the organizer 104, for example.

  On the other hand, if it is not confirmed that the event has been held or the service has been provided (No in S232), for example, whether the management server 110 has passed a predetermined time or period in S242 Determine whether or not. Examples of the predetermined time include a scheduled start time of the event or service, a scheduled end time of the event or service, a time when a predetermined period has elapsed from these times, and the like.

  When it is determined that a predetermined time or period has elapsed (in the case of Yes in S242), for example, in S244, the management server 110 executes a process for canceling the transaction, and then ends the series of processes. To do. It should be noted that the event was not held or the service was not provided due to the reason or convenience of the applicant 106 before the management server 110 passed the predetermined time or period of S242. In the case where the information indicating is acquired, the management server 110 may execute the process of S236 without executing the process for canceling the transaction. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the predetermined time or period has elapsed (No in S242), the management server 110 repeats the process of S232, for example.

  In one embodiment of the process for canceling the transaction in S244, for example, when the settlement process is executed in S226, the management server 110 cancels the settlement and stores the event temporarily held by the applicant 106. A process for returning the participation fee or the service usage fee to the applicant 106 is executed. In another embodiment of the process for canceling the transaction in S244, for example, when the temporary sales process is executed in S226, the management server 110 cancels the temporary sales and releases the credit frame of the applicant 106. Execute the process for In this case, the management server 110 does not have to execute processing for canceling provisional sales.

  FIG. 3 schematically shows an example of a process for generating notification information. According to the present embodiment, first, in S312, for example, in response to an instruction from the location provider 102 or the organizer 104, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 requests information for issuing an identification code of notification information. Transmit to the management server 110.

  Next, in S314, the management server 110 receives information requesting to issue an identification code. The management server 110 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted the information requesting to issue the identification code has the authority to issue the identification code. If it is determined in S316 that the user has the authority to issue an identification code, the management server 110 issues an identification code. When the identification code is issued, notification information can be generated or edited.

  In S312, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 transmits information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with the information requesting the issuance of the identification information identification code. In S316, the management server 110 may store the identification information identification code and information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with each other.

  The management server 110 may transmit the issued identification code to the communication terminal that has transmitted information requesting the issuance of the identification code. The management server 110 may generate right information by encrypting or encoding the issued identification code or a part thereof. The management server 110 may generate right information associated with the issued identification code.

  In S322, for example, in response to an instruction from the location provider 102 or the organizer 104, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 transmits information requesting generation or editing of notification information to the management server 110. The communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 may associate the identification code of the notification information with the information for requesting generation or editing of the notification information and transmit it to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire information requesting generation or editing of notification information together with the identification code of the notification information.

  In S324, the management server 110 acquires from the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 information requesting generation or editing of notification information and an identification code of the notification information. The management server 110 executes authentication processing for the acquired identification code. When the acquired authentication code is authenticated, the management server 110 permits generation or editing of notification information corresponding to the identification code.

  In S326, the management server 110 generates an input screen for generating or editing notification information. The management server 110 transmits the generated input screen to the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 that has transmitted information requesting generation or editing of notification information. In S <b> 328, the user of the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 inputs the content of the notification to the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40. In S330, the management server 110 acquires information indicating the content of the notification from the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 described above. Based on the acquired information, the management server 110 generates a screen for the public or a specific user to browse the notification information.

  FIG. 4 schematically shows an example of processing for generating notification information. According to the present embodiment, first, in S412, for example, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 issues an identification information identification code in response to an instruction from the place provider 102 or the organizer 104. The communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 transmits the issued identification code and information requesting registration of the identification code to the management server 110.

  Next, in S414, the management server 110 receives the identification code of the notification information and the information requesting registration of the identification code from the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 described above. The management server 110 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted the information requesting registration of the identification code has the authority to issue the identification code. If it is determined in S416 that the user has the authority to issue an identification code, the management server 110 registers the identification code. When the identification code is registered, the notification information can be generated and edited.

  In S412, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 transmits information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with information requesting registration of the identification code of the notification information. In S 416, the management server 110 may store the identification information identification code and information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with each other. Subsequent processing may be the same as in the embodiment in FIG.

  3 and 4, the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40 may be an example of a user communication terminal. The place provider 102 or the organizer 104 may be an example of a user. The identification information identification code may also be an example of right information. The information that requests the issuance of the identification code of the notification information may be an example of first request information. Information requesting generation or editing of notification information may be an example of second request information.

  FIG. 5 schematically shows an example of a process for acquiring confirmation information. According to this embodiment, the location provider 102 first confirms that an event has been held or a service has been provided.

  For example, an application in which the place provider 102 or a person concerned (for example, an employee of the place provider 102) has arrived at or near the provision area 12 (for example, a building that includes the provision area 12). The person 106 is requested to present the right information. The place provider 102 or a related party confirms the right information presented by the applicant 106. The location provider 102 or its related parties may (i) confirm the right information by visual inspection, and (ii) use a communication terminal arranged in the provision area 12 via wired communication or near field communication. The right information may be acquired and the acquired right information may be confirmed. The location provider 102 or a related party may confirm at least one of the content and the validity of the right information.

  Thereafter, the place provider 102 or the related party guides the applicant 106 to the provision area 12 (for example, a specific position inside the building) associated with the right information, and the organizer 104 Introducing the applicant 106. Thereby, the place provider 102 can confirm that the event is held or the service is provided.

  Next, the location provider 102 inputs information indicating that an event has been held or that a service has been provided to the communication terminal 20. The communication terminal 20 transmits information indicating that an event has been held or a service has been provided to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire confirmation information.

  FIG. 6 schematically illustrates an example of a process for acquiring confirmation information. According to the present embodiment, first, the communication terminal 20 arranged in the provision area 12 or in the vicinity thereof holds an event from each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 via wired communication or short-range wireless communication. Obtain information to confirm service provision. As information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service, identification information (for example, a MAC address) for identifying each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60, each of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 are included. The identification information etc. which identify can be illustrated.

  Next, in one embodiment, the communication terminal 20 includes (i) information for confirming holding of an event received from the communication terminal 40 or provision of a service, and (ii) holding of an event received from the communication terminal 60 or The information for confirming the provision of the service is associated with the information and transmitted to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire confirmation information. The communication terminal 20 further includes (iii) information indicating the time when information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service is received from the communication terminal 40, and (iv) the holding or the service of the event from the communication terminal 60. Information indicating the time at which the information for confirming the provision of the information is received may be transmitted to the management server 110.

  In another embodiment, the communication terminal 20 includes: i) information for confirming the holding of the event received from the communication terminal 40 or the provision of the service; and (ii) the holding of the event received from the communication terminal 60 or the provision of the service. When the information for confirming is acquired at the same time or time period, information indicating that the event has been confirmed or the service has been confirmed is generated. The communication terminal 20 may transmit information indicating that the event has been held or the service has been confirmed to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire confirmation information.

  Note that at least one of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 may encrypt the information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service, and transmit the encrypted information to the communication terminal 20. In this case, at least one of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 may transmit a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted information to the management server 110.

  FIG. 7 schematically illustrates an example of a process for acquiring confirmation information. According to the present embodiment, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 first acquires information for confirming the holding of an event or the provision of a service in the provision area 12 or the vicinity thereof. Next, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 transmits information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire confirmation information.

  In one embodiment, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 acquires information for confirming the holding of an event or the provision of a service from the communication terminal 20 via wired communication or short-range wireless communication. The information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service may be identification information for identifying the communication terminal 20 (for example, a MAC address).

  In another embodiment, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 obtains a beacon signal transmitted from a beacon transmitter disposed in or near the providing area 12. In yet another embodiment, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 obtains information indicating the positions of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 from a GPS satellite or a communication base station in or near the providing area 12. To do.

  Note that the communication terminal 20 may encrypt the information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service, and transmit the encrypted information to the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60. In this case, the communication terminal 20 may transmit a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted information to the management server 110.

  FIG. 8 schematically illustrates an example of a process for acquiring confirmation information. In the present embodiment, one of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 (for example, the communication terminal 40) confirms the holding of an event or the provision of a service from the other via wired communication or short-range wireless communication. Get information for. The information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service may be identification information (for example, a MAC address) for identifying the other communication terminal. Next, one of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60, for example, associates identification information for identifying the own terminal with information acquired from the other communication terminal and transmits the information to the management server 110. Thereby, the management server 110 can acquire confirmation information.

  The other communication terminal may encrypt information for confirming the holding of the event or the provision of the service, and transmit the encrypted information to the other communication terminal. In this case, the other communication terminal may transmit a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted information to the management server 110.

[Outline of each part of transaction management system 100]
The outline of each part of the transaction management system 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16. In the present embodiment, when the organizer 104 eats and drinks at the restaurant X (that is, the place provider 102), it is easy to specifically assume the transaction management system 100. The outline of each part of the transaction management system 100 will be described by taking as an example a case of recruiting a partner who enjoys eating and drinking together (that is, the applicant 106).

  In the present embodiment, the restaurant X proposes to hold an event for recruiting a partner for a restaurant X customer (that is, the organizer 104). The restaurant X proposes that the restaurant X provides a privilege to the organizer 104 when the partner is found and the event is held.

  In this embodiment, the restaurant X has the authority to issue an identification code for notification information. When the customer agrees to hold the event, the employee of the restaurant X accesses the transaction management system 100 using the communication terminal 20 arranged in the restaurant X, and the identification associated with the table number of the customer Get the code. The employee of restaurant X conveys the above identification code, for example, verbally to the customer. The customer of restaurant X accesses transaction management system 100 and uses the identification code transmitted from the employee of restaurant X to publish notification information indicating that he / she is looking for a partner.

  In this embodiment, an employee of restaurant X does not hold an event due to (i) the event being held or service being provided, or (ii) the reason or convenience of the applicant 106 side. Or that the service was not provided. The employee of the restaurant X transmits confirmation information to the transaction management system 100 using the communication terminal 20 arranged in the restaurant X. (I) When it is confirmed that an event has been held or services have been provided, or (ii) for reasons or circumstances on the part of the applicant 106, events have not been held or services have been provided. If it is confirmed that the event has not occurred, the participation fee of the event paid by the applicant 106 is transferred to the account of the restaurant X after the usage fee of the transaction management system 100 is deducted, for example.

  In this case, the provision area 12 is a table assigned to the organizer 104, for example. The place provider 102 may be a restaurant X or a related party of the restaurant X (for example, an owner, an employee, etc.). The communication terminal 20 may be a restaurant X POS system and its ancillary equipment (for example, a tablet terminal for receiving orders).

  In addition, the usage form of the transaction management system 100 is not limited to this embodiment. In another embodiment, a customer who is eating at restaurant X or a potential customer who is planning or considering a meal at restaurant X will hold an event to solicit companions. In this case, for example, the customer or the potential customer has the authority to issue an identification code of the notification information, and publishes the notification information using the transaction management system 100.

  In one embodiment, (i) the event was held or service was provided, or (ii) the event was not held or service was provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant 106 If it is confirmed that the event has not occurred, the participation fee of the event paid by the applicant 106 is transferred to the account of the customer or potential customer after the usage fee of the transaction management system 100 is deducted. In another embodiment, when the applicant 106 pays the event participation fee, the transaction management system 100 receives a privilege at the restaurant X to at least one of the communication terminal 40 of the organizer 104 and the communication terminal 60 of the applicant 106. Send information indicating that you have rights. And (i) the event was held or the service was provided, or (ii) the event was not held or the service was not provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant 106 Is confirmed, the participation fee of the event paid by the applicant 106 is transferred to, for example, an account of the restaurant X after the usage fee of the transaction management system 100 is deducted. In these embodiments, if it is confirmed that the event has not been held or the service has not been provided due to the reason or convenience on the part of the organizer 104, the participation fee of the event paid by the applicant 106 is confirmed. May be refunded to the applicant 106.

  In this case, the provision area 12 is, for example, a restaurant X. The place provider 102 may be a restaurant X or a related party of the restaurant X (for example, an owner, an employee, etc.). The communication terminal 20 may be a restaurant X POS system and its ancillary equipment (for example, a tablet terminal for receiving orders).

  Information processing in transaction management system 100 is not limited to this embodiment. For example, (i) an event was held or a service was provided, or (ii) an event was not held or a service was provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the organizer 104 or the applicant 106 The confirmation method of not having been performed is not limited to this embodiment. In other embodiments, according to the method described in connection with FIGS. 6-8, (i) an event has been held or a service has been provided, or (ii) an organizer 104 or an applicant 106. It may be confirmed that the event has not been held or the service has not been provided due to the reasons or circumstances of the party.

  FIG. 9 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the communication terminal 20. In the present embodiment, the communication terminal 20 includes a communication unit 910, an input / output unit 920, a storage unit 930, and a control unit 940. In the present embodiment, the control unit 940 includes a request processing unit 952, a confirmation unit 954, a screen generation unit 956, and a fee calculation unit 958. The storage unit 930 may be an example of a right information storage unit. The confirmation unit 954 may be an example of a confirmation information acquisition unit.

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 910 transmits and receives information to and from other information processing devices, storage devices, or storage media. In the present embodiment, the input / output unit 920 receives an input from the location provider 102. The input / output unit 920 outputs information to the place provider 102. The input / output unit 920 may include various input devices. The input / output unit 920 may include various output devices. In the present embodiment, the storage unit 930 stores various types of information. For example, the storage unit 930 stores the right information and identification information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the control unit 940 controls information processing in each unit of the communication terminal 20 and the communication terminal 20.

  In the present embodiment, the request processing unit 952 processes a request from the location provider 102 received by the input / output unit 920. In the present embodiment, the confirmation unit 954 executes processing for confirming that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 existed in the provision area 12 at a specific time or period. For example, the confirmation unit 954 executes the procedure shown in FIGS. In the present embodiment, the screen generation unit 956 generates a screen to be displayed on the display device of the input / output unit 920.

  In the present embodiment, the fee calculation unit 958 calculates a fee charged to at least one of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106. The above charges include (i) consideration for the place provider 102 providing the provision area 12 to at least one of the organizer 104 and the applicant 106, and (ii) in the provision area 12, the organizer 104 and the application. The service provided to at least one of the persons 106 and at least one of the consideration for at least one of the articles may be included.

  FIG. 10 schematically shows an example of the data table 1000. In the present embodiment, the data table 1000 is used, for example, for fee calculation processing by the fee calculation unit 958. The data table 1000 is stored in the storage unit 930, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the data table 1000 includes information related to a store ID 1010, a table ID 1020, a group ID 1030, an order history 1040, a total amount 1050, event information 1060, and a charged amount 1070. In the present embodiment, the event information 1060 includes information regarding the event ID 1062, the privilege 1064, and the status 1066.

  In the present embodiment, the store ID 1010 may be information for identifying the restaurant X. In the present embodiment, the table ID 1020 may be information for identifying each of one or more tables arranged in the restaurant X. The table ID 1020 may be identification information assigned to a specific area in the restaurant X. A plurality of tables may be arranged in the specific area.

  In the present embodiment, the group ID 1030 may be information for identifying each of one or a plurality of customer groups using the restaurant X. There may be one customer group member. The group ID 1030 may be identification information unique to each customer group, or may be identification information assigned to each of a plurality of customer groups seated in the same table or area. Even if a single customer group uses a single table or area, the above identification information may be assigned. In addition, when a plurality of customer groups who are present in the same table or area agree to add up accounting, the same identification information may be assigned to the plurality of customer groups.

  In the present embodiment, the order history 1040 indicates a history of services or goods provided by the restaurant X to each of the customer groups. In the present embodiment, the total amount 1050 indicates the total amount of consideration for services or goods provided by the restaurant X to each of the customer groups. In the present embodiment, the billing amount 1070 indicates the amount of the fee that the restaurant X charges each of the customer groups.

  In the present embodiment, event information 1060 indicates information related to an event held by the organizer 104. In the present embodiment, the event ID 1062 may be event right information. The event right information may be an event identification code. In the present embodiment, the privilege 1064 indicates the content of the privilege that the restaurant X provides to the organizer 104. In the present embodiment, the status 1066 indicates the state of the event.

  FIG. 11 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60. In the present embodiment, each of the communication terminal 40 and the communication terminal 60 includes a communication unit 910, an input / output unit 920, a storage unit 930, and a control unit 1140. The control unit 1140 of each communication terminal controls information processing in each unit of the communication terminal and the communication terminal.

  FIG. 12 schematically shows an example of the internal configuration of the management server 110. In the present embodiment, the management server 110 includes a communication unit 910, an input / output unit 920, a storage unit 930, and a control unit 1240. In the present embodiment, the control unit 1240 includes a user registration unit 1252, an authentication unit 1254, an identification code issue unit 1256, a notification information registration unit 1258, a screen generation unit 1260, a mediation unit 1262, and a settlement unit 1264. And a payment unit 1266.

  The user registration unit 1252 may be an example of a registration unit. The authentication unit 1254 may be an example of a first request acquisition unit and an authority determination unit. The identification code issuing unit 1256 may be an example of a right information generating unit. The notification information registration unit 1258 may be an example of a notification information generation unit. The screen generation unit 1260 may be an example of a notification information generation unit. The mediation unit 1262 may be an example of a distribution unit, an application information acquisition unit, a selection unit, and a right information transmission unit. The settlement unit 1264 may be an example of a settlement processing unit, a refund processing unit, and a confirmation information acquisition unit. The payment unit 1266 may be an example of a deposit processing unit.

  In the present embodiment, the storage unit 930 may store the right information and identification information for identifying at least one of the organizer 104 and the provision area 12 in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the control unit 1240 controls information processing in each unit of the management server 110 and the management server 110.

  In the present embodiment, the user registration unit 1252 registers information related to the user of the transaction management system 100. For example, the user registration unit 1252 generates an account for each user and registers the account. In another example, the user registration unit 1252 may be referred to as another user (referred to as a second user) who wishes to distribute notification information regarding a specific user (sometimes referred to as a first user). May be referred to as a first user follower). For example, the user registration unit 1252 stores the first user account and the second user account or address in association with each other. The second user may be an example of a distribution requester.

  In the present embodiment, the user registration unit 1252 registers users who can use a specific function of the transaction management system 100. For example, the user registration unit 1252 stores each user's account in association with information indicating the authority that each user has or the functions that each user can use. In one embodiment, the management server 110 registers a user who has the authority to generate or distribute notification information for notification of event holding or service provision. In another embodiment, the management server 110 registers users who have the right to generate rights information indicating that they have the right to participate in an event or to use a service.

  In the present embodiment, the authentication unit 1254 acquires various requests from at least one of the communication terminal 20, the communication terminal 40, and the communication terminal 60. The authentication unit 1254 may authenticate the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted the request. For example, the authentication unit 1254 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted various requests has authority to execute the requests. The authentication unit 1254 refers to a database that stores a user ID that identifies a registered user and the type of authority that the user has in association with each other, and the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted various requests It may be determined whether the user has authority to execute the request. The database is arranged in the storage unit 930, for example.

  In one embodiment, the authentication unit 1254 acquires information requesting generation of right information from the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40. The authentication unit 1254 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted the information requesting generation of the right information has the authority to generate the right information. In another embodiment, the authentication unit 1254 acquires information requesting generation or editing of notification information from the communication terminal 20 or the communication terminal 40. The authentication unit 1254 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal that has transmitted information requesting generation or editing of notification information has the authority to generate or edit notification information.

  In this embodiment, the identification code issuing unit 1256 issues an identification code of notification information. The identification code of the notification information may be an example of right information of the notification information. When the authentication unit 1254 determines that the user has the authority to generate the right information, the authentication unit 1254 generates an identification code for the notification information.

  In the present embodiment, the notification information registration unit 1258 registers the content of the notification information. For example, the notification information registration unit 1258 permits the generation or editing of the notification information in response to the fact that the authentication unit 1254 has acquired information requesting generation or editing of the notification information together with the right information. For example, the notification information registration unit 1258 acquires information indicating the content of the notification information. Further, the notification information registration unit 1258 stores information indicating the content of the notification information in the storage unit 930 in association with the identification code of the notification information.

  In the present embodiment, the screen generation unit 1260 generates various screens. For example, the screen generation unit 1260 generates an input screen for the organizer 104 or the like to generate or edit notification information. The screen generation unit 1260 may generate a browsing screen for the applicant 106 to browse one or more pieces of notification information. The screen generation unit 1260 may generate a browsing screen that does not include the right information regarding each piece of notification information. The screen generation unit 1260 may generate a screen for transmitting right information to the applicant 106. The right information regarding each piece of notice information may be an identification code of each piece of notice information. The screen generation unit 1260 includes (i) that the event has been held or that a service has been provided, and (ii) that the event has not been held or that the service has not been provided due to reasons or convenience on the part of the organizer 104. (Iii) For the reason or convenience on the part of the applicant 106, a screen for the place provider 102 to confirm that the event was not held or the service was not provided is generated. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the mediation unit 1262 mediates transactions between the organizer 104 and the applicant 106. For example, the mediation unit 1262 distributes notification information for notifying the holding of an event or the provision of a service. The method for distributing the notification information is not particularly limited. The notification information may be transmitted to a pre-registered address or account or a communication terminal, or may be disclosed on the Web. Thereby, the applicant 106 can acquire notification information via the communication terminal 60.

  In the present embodiment, the mediation unit 1262 acquires application information related to an application for participation in an event or use of a service from the communication terminal 60. Furthermore, the mediation unit 1262 transmits right information indicating that the applicant 106 who has applied for participation in the event or use of the service has the right to participate in the event or the right to use the service.

  The mediation unit 1262 may transmit the right information to the communication terminal 60 in response to the settlement unit 1264 executing a settlement process or a process for securing a credit frame. The right information regarding the notification information may be an identification code of the notification information. The settlement process or the process for securing the credit line may be an example of a process for temporarily depositing at least an event participation fee or a service usage fee.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the settlement unit 1264 executes a settlement process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the mediation unit 1262 acquiring the application information. The settlement unit 1264 may acquire confirmation information indicating that both the organizer 104 and the applicant 106 existed in the provision area 12 at a specific time or period. When the settlement unit 1264 has acquired the confirmation information, if the mediation unit 1262 is executing a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information, the settlement unit 1264 executes the actual sales process to perform the settlement. May be completed.

  On the other hand, the settlement unit 1264 executes the settlement process in response to the acquisition of the application information by the mediation unit 1262 when the confirmation information cannot be acquired even after a predetermined time or period has elapsed. Sometimes, the payment process may be canceled and the refund process may be executed. In addition, the settlement unit 1264 secures a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information by the mediation unit 1262 when the confirmation information cannot be acquired even after a predetermined time or period has elapsed. When the process is being executed, the provisional sales process may be canceled.

  In the present embodiment, the payment unit 1266 deposits money or electronic value into at least one of the account of the place provider 102 and the account of the organizer 104. In one embodiment, the payment unit 1266 may deposit money or electronic value into at least one of the location provider 102 account and the organizer 104 account in response to the payment unit 1264 obtaining the confirmation information. . After the payment unit 1264 obtains the confirmation information, the payment unit 1266 receives money or at least one of the account of the place provider 102 and the account of the organizer 104 according to the elapse of a predetermined time or period. Electronic value may be deposited. Examples of the predetermined time include a scheduled start time of the event or service, a scheduled end time of the event or service, a time when a predetermined period has elapsed from these times, and the like.

  In another embodiment, the payment unit 1266 may be configured so that the place provider 102 responds to the elapse of a predetermined time or period after the settlement unit 1264 executes a settlement process or a process for securing a credit line. Money or electronic value may be deposited into at least one of the account and the account of the organizer 104. Examples of the predetermined time include a scheduled start time of the event or service, a scheduled end time of the event or service, a time when a predetermined period has elapsed from these times, and the like.

  FIG. 13 schematically shows an example of information processing in the transaction management system 100. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the place provider 102 has the authority to issue an identification code. According to the present embodiment, in S1302, the location provider 102 uses the communication terminal 20 to request the issuance of the identification information identification code, the provision area 12 identification information, and the organizer 104 identification information. At least one of them is associated and transmitted to the management server 110. In S1304, the management server 110 authenticates the location provider 102 that is the user of the communication terminal 20 and issues an identification code. The management server 110 transmits the issued identification code to the communication terminal 20 as a response to the request. The management server 110 associates the issued identification code with at least one of the identification information of the provision area 12 and the identification information of the organizer 104 and stores it in the storage unit 930 of the management server 110.

  Next, in S1306, the place provider 102 notifies the organizer 104 of the identification code acquired in S1304. The identification code may be transmitted from the communication terminal 20 to the communication terminal 40 via the communication network 10. In step S <b> 1308, the organizer 104 uses the communication terminal 40 to associate the identification information identification code with information for requesting generation or editing of the notification information, and transmits the association information to the management server 110. The organizer 104 may use the communication terminal 20 to associate the identification information identification code with information requesting generation or editing of the notification information and transmit it to the management server 110.

  In step S1310, the authentication unit 1254 authenticates the identification code and permits generation or editing of notification information. The screen generation unit 1260 generates an input screen for registering the content of the notification information and transmits it to the communication terminal 40. The organizer 104 uses the communication terminal 40 to input information indicating the content of the notification information on the input screen. The notification information registration unit 1258 acquires information input on the input screen from the communication terminal 40. The notification information registration unit 1258 stores the identification code of the notification information and the information indicating the content of the notification information in the storage unit 930 of the management server 110 in association with each other. Thereby, the notification information is registered. In addition, the screen generation unit 1260 generates a browsing screen for browsing the notification information in which the applicant 106 is registered.

  Next, in S1332 and S1334, the applicant 106 accesses the management server 110 using the communication terminal 60 and browses the browsing screen. In S 1336, the applicant 106 transmits, to the management server 110, application information related to participation in the event indicated in the specific notification information or application for use of the service indicated in the notification information using the communication terminal 60. To do. In S <b> 1338, the settlement unit 1264 executes a settlement process or a process for securing the credit line of the applicant 106. In S <b> 1340, the mediation unit 1262 transmits the identification code of the specific notification information and information indicating the detailed position of the provision area 12 to the communication terminal 60.

  Next, the applicant 106 moves to the provision area 12. In S1352, when the applicant 106 arrives at or near the providing area 12, the applicant 106 presents an identification code to the place provider 102 or a related party. The location provider 102 or a related party confirms the identification code presented by the applicant 106, guides the applicant 106 to the provision area 12, and introduces the applicant 106 to the organizer 104. As a result, the place provider 102 or the related party confirms that the event has been held or the service has been provided. In step S 1354, the location provider 102 or the related party uses the communication terminal 20 to transmit confirmation information indicating that an event has been held or a service has been provided to the management server 110.

  On the other hand, in S1352, if the applicant 106 does not appear in the provision area 12 or in the vicinity thereof even after the scheduled start time of the event or service, or a predetermined period has elapsed from the scheduled start time of the event or service. If the applicant 106 does not appear in or near the providing area 12, the place provider 102 or the related person determines that the event has not been held or the service has not been provided for the convenience of the applicant 106. . In step S 1354, the location provider 102 or the related party uses the communication terminal 20 to transmit confirmation information indicating that the event has not been held or the service has not been provided to the management server 110.

  When the confirmation processing in S1352 and S1354 is completed, processing for adjusting various expenses is executed in S1356. In S1352, it is confirmed that (i) the event was held or the service was provided, or (ii) the event was not held or the service was not provided for the convenience of the applicant 106 side. In this case, when the settlement is not yet completed (that is, when the processing for securing the credit frame is executed instead of the settlement processing in S1338), in S1356, the settlement unit 1264 displays the actual sales. Execute the process to complete the settlement. Thereafter, for example, a process for transferring an amount obtained by subtracting the usage fee of the transaction management system 100 from the event participation fee paid by the applicant 106 to the account of the restaurant X is executed. As a result, a series of processing ends.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the event has not been held or the service has not been provided due to the convenience of the organizer 104, when the payment is not yet completed (that is, the payment process is not performed in S1338). When processing for securing a credit line is executed), in S1356, the settlement unit 1264 executes processing for canceling provisional sales. In this case, if the settlement has already been completed, a process for canceling the settlement process and performing a refund is executed. As a result, a series of processing ends.

  FIG. 14 schematically shows an example of screen transition in the notification information generation process. FIG. 14 may be an example of the screen transition in S1308 to S1310 described in relation to FIG. In this embodiment, the screen 1402 is used to call an input field 1422 for inputting the identification code presented by the location provider 102 and a screen 1404 for inputting the content of the notification information corresponding to the identification code. Button 1424. When an identification code is input in the input field 1422 on the screen 1402 and the button 1424 is clicked, a screen 1404 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the screen 1404 includes an input field 1442 for inputting the content of notification information. The screen 1404 may include various input elements. For example, the screen 1404 includes a button 1444 for selecting one or a plurality of image files from image files stored in the storage unit 930 or the like. Further, the screen 1404 may include a pull-down menu 1446 for selecting predetermined contents.

  FIG. 15 schematically shows an example of screen transition in the application process. FIG. 15 may be an example of the screen transition in S1334 to S1336 described in relation to FIG. In the present embodiment, a plurality of event information 1520 is posted on the screen 1502. In the present embodiment, the event information 1520 includes an image 1522, a message 1524 from the organizer, and an event summary 1526. Screen 1502 may include a tab 1530 for calling another screen. When specific event information 1520 is clicked on screen 1502, screen 1504 showing details of the event is displayed.

  In this embodiment, screen 1504 includes image 1522, message 1524 from the organizer, organizer profile 1546, and event details 1548. The screen 1504 may be provided with a button 1550 for transmitting application information regarding the notification information to the management server 110.

  FIG. 16 schematically shows an example of screen transition in the confirmation process. FIG. 16 may be an example of the screen transition from S1352 to S1354 described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the screen 1602 is used to call an input field 1622 for inputting an identification code presented by the applicant 106 and a screen 1604 for supporting a transaction related to an event or service corresponding to the identification code. Button 1624. When an identification code is input to the input field 1622 on the screen 1602 and the button 1624 is clicked, a screen 1604 is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the screen 1604 includes a display field 1642 for displaying the contents of the notification information. Screen 1604 may include a button 1644 for sending confirmation information to management server 110. Screen 1604 may include a button 1646 for canceling an event or providing a service. When button 1646 is clicked on screen 1604, the transaction between organizer 104 and applicant 106 is cancelled. Specifically, the settlement unit 1264 executes a refund process or a temporary sales cancellation process.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above-described embodiment. In addition, the matters described in the specific embodiment can be applied to other embodiments within a technically consistent range. Moreover, each component may have the same characteristics as other components having the same name and different reference numerals. It is apparent from the scope of the claims that the embodiments added with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  The order of execution of each process such as operations, procedures, steps, and stages in the apparatus, system, program, and method shown in the claims, the description, and the drawings is particularly “before” or “prior to”. It should be noted that the output can be realized in any order unless the output of the previous process is used in the subsequent process. Regarding the operation flow in the claims, the description, and the drawings, even if it is described using “first”, “next”, etc. for convenience, it means that it is essential to carry out in this order. It is not a thing.

For example, the following matters are disclosed in the present specification.
[Item 1-1]
An application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to participation in events or applications for service;
A payment processing unit that executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information;
Participate in the event to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service in response to the payment processing unit executing the payment processing or the processing for securing the credit line. A right information transmitting unit for transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to use or the right to use the service;
(I) The above event was not held or the service was not provided for the reason or convenience of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or the service provider; A confirmation information acquisition unit that acquires confirmation information indicating that both the applicant and the applicant existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period;
In response to the acquisition of the confirmation information by the confirmation information acquisition unit, (i) the location provider's account providing the event venue or the service provision location; and (ii) the event organizer or the above A deposit processing unit that deposits money or electronic value into at least one of the accounts of the service provider;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
[Item 1-2]
The confirmation information above is
(I) Information indicating that the applicant has canceled participation in the event or use of the service;
(Ii) The event is held by the third party other than the event organizer or the service provider, and the event participant or the service user for the reason or convenience of the applicant. Information indicating that the service was not performed or that the above services were not provided,
(Iii) The event was held or provided by a third party other than the event organizer or the service provider, and the event participant or the service user. Information indicating that
(Iv) Both the event organizer or the service provider and the event participant or the service user confirmed that the event was held or the service was provided. Information indicating that
The information processing apparatus according to item 1-1.
[Item 1-3]
In response to the elapse of a predetermined time or period after the confirmation information obtaining unit obtains the confirmation information, the deposit processing unit determines whether (i) the event is held or the service is provided. Deposit money or electronic value into the location provider's account and / or (ii) the event organizer's or service provider's account.
The information processing apparatus according to item 1-1 or item 1-2.
[Item 1-4]
An application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to participation in events or applications for service;
A payment processing unit that executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information;
Participate in the event to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service in response to the payment processing unit executing the payment processing or the processing for securing the credit line. A right information transmitting unit for transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to use or the right to use the service;
After the settlement processing unit executes the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit, (i) according to the elapse of a predetermined time or period, (i) the location of the event or the service A deposit processing unit that deposits money or electronic value into at least one of the account of the place provider providing the providing place and (ii) the event organizer or the service provider;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
[Item 1-5]
(Ii) To identify at least one of the right information, (ii-1) the event organizer or the service provider, and (ii-2) the event holding location or the service providing location. A right information storage unit that stores the second identification information in association with each other.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of items 1-1 to 1-4.
[Item 1-6]
A first request acquisition unit for acquiring first request information for requesting generation of the right information from a user communication terminal;
An authority determining unit that determines whether the user has the authority to generate the rights information;
When the authority determining unit determines that the user has the authority to generate the right information, a right information generating unit that generates the right information;
Further comprising
The information processing apparatus according to any one of items 1-1 to 1-5.
[Item 1-7]
A distribution unit for distributing notification information for notifying the hosting of the event or the provision of the service;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of items 1-1 to 1-6.
[Item 1-8]
The right information includes (i) first identification information for identifying the notification information, (ii) information stored in an arbitrary storage device in association with the first identification information, and (iii) ) Including at least one of information obtained by encrypting or encoding at least a part of the first identification information or the notification information;
The information processing apparatus according to item 1-7.
[Item 1-9]
(I) a notification information generation unit that permits generation or editing of the notification information in response to the acquisition of the second request information that requests generation or editing of the notification information together with the right information;
The information processing apparatus according to item 1-7 or item 1-8.
[Item 1-10]
The settlement process transfers money or electronic value from the applicant's account to an account different from (i) the location provider's account and (ii) the event organizer's or service provider's account. Including steps to
The information processing apparatus according to any one of items 1-1 to 1-9.
[Item 1-11]
The program for functioning a computer as an information processing apparatus as described in any one of item 1-1 to item 1-10.
[Item 1-12]
An application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information regarding participation in events or application for use of the service;
A payment processing stage for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information in the application information acquisition stage;
In response to the execution of the payment process or the process for securing the credit limit at the payment process stage, the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service is transferred to the event. A right information transmission stage for transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to participate or use the service;
(I) The above event was not held or the service was not provided for the reason or convenience of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or the service provider; A confirmation information acquisition stage in which both the applicant and the applicant acquire confirmation information indicating that they existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period;
In response to the acquisition of the confirmation information in the confirmation information acquisition stage, (i) the location of the event or the location provider's account providing the service provision location; and (ii) the event organizer or A deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value into at least one of the accounts of the service provider;
An information processing method.
[Item 1-13]
An application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information regarding participation in events or application for use of the service;
A payment processing stage for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information in the application information acquisition stage;
In response to the execution of the payment process or the process for securing the credit limit at the payment process stage, the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service is transferred to the event. A right information transmission stage for transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to participate or use the service;
(I) the location of the event or the service according to the elapse of a predetermined time or period after the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit is executed in the settlement process stage. A deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value into at least one of the account of the place provider that provides the location of the service and (ii) the account of the event organizer or the service provider;
An information processing method.
[Item 2-1]
A registration department that registers those who wish to receive notification information about the event,
A distribution unit that distributes the notification information to the communication terminal of the distribution requester;
An application information acquisition unit that acquires application information regarding an application for participation in the event from a communication terminal of a participant who wishes to participate in the event indicated in the notification information distributed by the distribution unit;
A payment processing unit that executes a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information;
An information processing apparatus comprising:
[Item 2-2]
Further comprising a selection section for selecting a participant from the above applicants,
The information processing apparatus according to item 2-1.
[Item 2-3]
The selection unit selects the participant based on at least one of (i) an event organizer's instruction, (ii) a lottery result, (iii) an application order, and (iv) a payment amount of the applicant. decide,
The information processing apparatus according to item 2-2.
[Item 2-4]
A notification of winning including information indicating that participation in the event is permitted and first position information indicating a detailed position of the event holding place on the communication terminal of the participant selected by the selection unit. Further comprising a notification unit for transmitting,
The information processing device according to item 2-2 or item 2-3.
[Item 2-5]
The notification information distributed by the distribution unit includes second position information indicating a geographical range including the position indicated by the first position information.
The information processing apparatus according to item 2-4.
[Item 2-6]
A refund processing unit for executing a refund process for those who wish to participate other than the participants;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of items 2-2 to 2-5.
[Item 2-7]
A program for causing a computer to function as the information processing apparatus according to any one of items 2-1 to 2-6.
[Item 2-8]
A registration stage for registering those who want to receive notification information about the event,
A distribution stage for distributing the notification information to the communication terminal of the distribution requester;
An application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information related to an application for participation in the event from a communication terminal of the applicant who wishes to participate in the event indicated in the notification information distributed in the distribution stage;
A payment processing stage for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information in the application information acquisition stage;
An information processing method.

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Claims (13)

An application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to participation in events or applications for service;
A payment processing unit for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information;
Participating in the event to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service in response to the payment processing unit executing the payment processing or processing for securing the credit line A right information transmitting unit that transmits right information indicating that the user has the right to use or the right to use the service;
(I) the event was not held or the service was not provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or the service provider; A confirmation information acquisition unit for acquiring confirmation information indicating that both the applicant and the applicant existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period;
In response to the acquisition of the confirmation information by the confirmation information acquisition unit, (i) an account of a place provider that provides a place for the event or a place for providing the service, and (ii) an organizer of the event or the A deposit processing unit that deposits money or electronic value into at least one of the accounts of the service provider;
An information processing apparatus comprising: The confirmation information is
(I) Information indicating that the applicant has canceled participation in the event or use of the service;
(Ii) The event is held by a third party other than the event organizer or the service provider, and the event participant or the service user for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant. Information indicating that the service was not performed or that the service was not provided;
(Iii) The event was held or the service was provided by the event organizer or the service provider, and a third party other than the event participant or the service user. Information indicating that
(Iv) Both the event organizer or the service provider and the event participant or the service user confirmed that the event was held or the service was provided. Information indicating that
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1. After the confirmation information acquisition unit acquires the confirmation information, the deposit processing unit determines whether (i) the event is held or the service is provided in accordance with the elapse of a predetermined time or period. Depositing money or electronic value into the location provider's account and / or (ii) the event organizer's or service provider's account;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. An application information acquisition unit that acquires application information related to participation in events or applications for service;
A payment processing unit for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the application information acquisition unit acquiring the application information;
Participating in the event to the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or use of the service in response to the payment processing unit executing the payment processing or processing for securing the credit line A right information transmitting unit that transmits right information indicating that the user has the right to use or the right to use the service;
After the settlement processing unit executes the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit, in response to the elapse of a predetermined time or period, (i) the location of the event or the service A deposit processing unit that deposits money or electronic value into at least one of the account of the place provider that provides the providing place and (ii) the account of the event organizer or the service provider;
An information processing apparatus comprising: (Ii) To identify at least one of the right information, (ii-1) the event organizer or the service provider, and (ii-2) the event holding location or the service providing location. A right information storage unit that stores the second identification information in association with each other.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A first request acquisition unit for acquiring first request information for requesting generation of the right information from a user communication terminal;
An authority determining unit that determines whether or not the user has the authority to generate the right information;
When the authority determining unit determines that the user has the authority to generate the right information, a right information generating unit that generates the right information;
Further comprising
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A distribution unit for distributing notification information for notifying the hosting of the event or the provision of the service;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The right information includes (i) first identification information for identifying the notification information, (ii) information stored in an arbitrary storage device in association with the first identification information, and (iii) ) Including at least one of information obtained by encrypting or encoding at least a part of the first identification information or the notification information;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 7. (I) a notification information generation unit that permits generation or editing of the notification information in response to the acquisition of the second request information that requests generation or editing of the notification information together with the right information;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 7 or 8. The settlement process transfers money or electronic value from the applicant's account to an account different from (i) the location provider's account and (ii) the event organizer or the service provider's account. Including steps to
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9.   The program for functioning a computer as an information processing apparatus as described in any one of Claim 1-10. An application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information regarding participation in events or application for use of the service;
A payment processing stage for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information in the application information acquisition stage;
In response to the execution of the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit in the settlement process stage, the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or the use of the service is added to the event. A right information transmission step of transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to participate or the right to use the service;
(I) the event was not held or the service was not provided for reasons or convenience on the part of the applicant, or (ii) the event organizer or the service provider; A confirmation information acquisition stage for acquiring confirmation information indicating that both the applicant and the applicant existed at the event holding place or the service providing place at a specific time or period;
In response to the acquisition of the confirmation information in the confirmation information acquisition step, (i) a location provider account that provides the event venue or the service provision location; and (ii) the event organizer or A deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value into at least one of the accounts of the service provider;
An information processing method. An application information acquisition stage for acquiring application information regarding participation in events or application for use of the service;
A payment processing stage for executing a payment process or a process for securing a credit line in response to the acquisition of the application information in the application information acquisition stage;
In response to the execution of the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit in the settlement process stage, the communication terminal of the applicant who applied for participation in the event or the use of the service is added to the event. A right information transmission step of transmitting right information indicating that the user has the right to participate or the right to use the service;
(I) the location of the event or the service in response to the elapse of a predetermined time or period after the settlement process or the process for securing the credit limit is executed in the settlement process stage A deposit processing step of depositing money or electronic value into at least one of the location provider's account that provides the providing location and (ii) the event organizer or the service provider's account; and
An information processing method.