JP2021064266A - Contribution authorization device, contribution authorization method, and contribution authorization program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a contribution authorization device that forms a community composed of users who have a certain degree or more of interest in an object about which information is exchanged in the community.SOLUTION: A system control unit 11 includes: area information acquisition means for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by a founder who requests establishment of a community where information can be contributed and the contributed information can be received; storage control means for causing the acquired area information and community identification information identifying the community to be associated and stored; positional information acquisition means for acquiring the position of a mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder; and granting means for performing a process to grant the user the authority to contribute information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information regardless of whether the mobile terminal device is in the area when the position indicated by the acquired positional information is included in the area indicated by the stored area information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to the technical field of a method of involving a user in a community on a network.

Currently, a system that enables information exchange between users via a network, such as SNS (social networking service), has become widespread (for example, Patent Document 1). Such a system allows specific or unspecified users to access information posted by a user. In addition, it is generally possible to establish an Internet community for the purpose of exchanging information between users who share their favorite things and interests. Generally, only users who join a community can post to that community.

JP-A-2010-055222

Given that any user is free to participate in such a community, it is likely that a significant number of users who are not very interested in what the information should be exchanged with in that community will also participate in that community. Doing so can reduce the quality of the information posted to the community. In the meantime, if the conditions for users who can join a community are too strict, the number of participants in that community will decrease. In that case, information exchange within the community may become inactive.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and one example of the problem is to ensure that the community is formed by users who have a certain degree of interest in the object to which information is exchanged in the community. It is to provide a posting authority granting device, a posting authority granting method, and a posting authority granting program that enable this.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is an area indicating an area designated by the founder who requests the establishment of a community in which information can be posted and the posted information can be received via a network. A storage control means for storing the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means in association with the area information acquisition means for acquiring the information is used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the mobile terminal device and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the area information. The authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with, and the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. It is characterized by including a granting means for executing a process of granting to the user.

According to the present invention, the founder is made to specify the area. For example, the area can be specified to include places where things are exchanged in the community to be established. Users who enter the specified area are given the authority to post information to the community. Authorized users can post information to the community whether or not they are subsequently located within a designated area. It is considered that the user goes into the designated area because he / she is interested in things in the designated area to some extent or more. Therefore, it is possible to form the community with users who have a certain degree of interest in the target for which information is exchanged in the community.

In the invention according to claim 2, the area information acquisition means further acquires period information indicating a period designated by the founder, and the memory control means obtains the acquired area information and the acquisition. The period information and the community identification information are associated with each other and stored in the storage means, and the granting means indicates the position indicated by the acquired position information and the stored area information. The time period included in the area and the time when the mobile terminal device was located at the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the period indicated by the period information stored in association with the area information. In this case, it is characterized by executing the process of granting the user the authority to post information both within the period and after the elapse of the period.

According to the present invention, the founder can further specify the period. For example, it is possible to specify a period so that it corresponds to a certain time when information is exchanged in the established community. Users who enter the specified area within the specified period are given the authority to post information to the community. Authorized users can post information to the community after a specified period of time. Therefore, it is possible to form the community with users who have a certain degree of interest in things at a specific time.

The invention according to claim 3 is designated by the user when the user requests the establishment of a second community after the area information acquisition means is stored in association with the area information and the community identification information. When the second area information indicating the obtained second area is acquired and the second area indicated by the acquired second area information and the area indicated by the stored area information overlap with each other. A screen display control means for displaying a screen for selecting one from the options including establishment of the second community and participation in the community on the mobile terminal device and display on the mobile terminal device. When the acquired selection information indicates the establishment of the second community, the storage control means further comprises a selection information acquisition means for acquiring selection information indicating the user's selection on the screen. When the acquired second area information and the second community identification information that identifies the second community are associated and stored in the storage means, and the acquired selection information indicates participation in the community. , The granting means grants the authority to post information to the community in response to the location indicated by the acquired location information being included in the region indicated by the stored area information. It is characterized by executing processing.

According to the present invention, when the area specified by the user for the community to be newly opened by the user and the area specified for the community already opened overlap with each other, a new community is opened or the area is opened. Or you can choose to join the community that has already been established. Information exchange targets may be the same or similar between communities with overlapping areas. For example, if their targets are not similar, the user may open a community. On the other hand, if the targets are the same or similar, the user may join an existing community without opening a community. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a community similar to the existing community is unnecessarily established due to the overlap of the area with the existing community.

The invention according to claim 4 is stored in the storage means in association with the area information and the community identification information for each established community, and the granting means is indicated by the acquired position information. When the position is included in any of the areas indicated by at least the area information of the third community and the area information of the fourth community among the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means, the attribute of the user. Based on the adaptability of the third community to the third community and the adaptability of the fourth community to the attributes of the user, one of the third community and the fourth community is given priority over the other to give the authority. It is characterized in that the process given to the user is executed.

According to the present invention, when a user enters any of the areas designated for each of the third and fourth communities, the third and fourth communities are based on the adaptability of each community to the user's attributes. Users are given the right to post information about the priority of the community. Therefore, the user can participate in a community that is relatively suitable for the user in the community where the areas overlap.

The invention according to claim 5 is that the storage means stores the area information and the community identification information in association with each other for each established community, and the position indicated by the acquired position information and the position. Community information about the fifth community based on the distance between at least one of the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means and the area indicated by the area information of each of the fifth community and the sixth community. Further, an information display control means for displaying one of the community information related to the sixth community on the mobile terminal device in preference to the other is further provided, and the granting means is the fifth community and the sixth community. Among them, when the community in which the community information is displayed on the mobile terminal device is selected by the user, the position indicated by the acquired location information is indicated by the area information of the selected community. It is characterized by executing the process of granting the authority to post information to the selected community according to being included in the area.

According to the present invention, the fifth community and the sixth community are based on the distance from the user's position to the area designated for the fifth community and the distance from the user's position to the area designated for the sixth community. One of the communities has priority over the other and the information is presented to the user. If the user enters the area specified for the community selected by the user from the communities in which the information is presented, the user can be authorized to post the information to the selected community. Therefore, it is possible to guide the user to a community where the user can easily reach the designated area in terms of distance.

In the invention according to claim 6, the position information acquisition means acquires a history of the position information, and the position indicated by at least one of the position information included in the acquired history is the position. When it is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, it is characterized in that the process of granting the authority is executed.

According to the present invention, the authority to post information is given in consideration of the past position of the mobile terminal device. Therefore, the user can be authorized to post information to the community even after leaving the designated area.

According to the invention of claim 7, when the mobile terminal device transmits the position information by wireless communication and the position information acquisition means enters the range from outside the range of the wireless communication, the location information acquisition means said. It is characterized in that the history of the position information when the mobile terminal device is located outside the service area is acquired from the mobile terminal device.

According to the present invention, the authority to post information is given in consideration of the position when the mobile terminal device was located in a place where the position information cannot be transmitted. Therefore, even if the area is designated in such a place, the user can be authorized to post information to the community.

In the invention according to claim 8, the area information acquisition means acquires the area information indicating that the area is a area based on the second position of the opener mobile terminal device used by the opener. Then, the position information acquisition means further acquires the second position information indicating the position of the opener mobile terminal device, and the opener mobile terminal device is located at the position indicated by the acquired second position information. At that time, when the mobile terminal device is located in a region based on the position indicated by the second position information, the process of granting the authority is executed.

According to the present invention, the designated area moves with the movement of the founder. Users who enter the area are given the right to post information to the community. Therefore, things that can move can form a community for which information is exchanged.

The invention according to claim 9 provides third area information indicating a third area designated by a second establisher requesting the establishment of a seventh community for a person having the authority to post information to the community. A second storage control means for associating the acquired second area information acquisition means, the acquired third area information, and the second community identification information for identifying the seventh community and storing them in the second storage means. When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the third area indicated by the stored third area information, and the user has the authority to post information to the community. The second authority to post information to the seventh community identified by the second community identification information stored in association with the third area information, and the mobile terminal device is located in the third area. It is characterized in that it further includes a second granting means for executing a process of granting the second authority that can be posted regardless of whether or not the user has been granted the user.

According to the present invention, by designating an area separate from the area designated for the already opened community, the user who has the authority to post the information to the already opened community has the authority to post the information. A new community will be established. Therefore, among the users who form the already opened community, the new community is formed by the users who can go to the newly designated area and the users who are in the area. Since a new community is formed by users who already have common interests, it is expected that the new community will be excited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from losing interest in the things for which information is exchanged in the community as time passes after the user leaves the designated area for the already opened community.

The invention according to claim 10 is an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which information can be posted and posted information can be received via a network in a posting authority granting method executed by a computer. An area information acquisition step for acquiring the area information indicating the above, a storage control step for associating the acquired area information with the community identification information for identifying the community and storing the area information in the storage means, and a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition step for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the mobile terminal device used by the user and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information. It is an authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information, and can be posted regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. It is characterized by including an granting step of executing a process of granting the authority to the user.

The invention according to claim 11 is an area for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which a computer can post information and receive posted information via a network. The position of the storage control means for storing the information acquisition means, the acquired area information, and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means, and the mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the above and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the position information is stored in association with the area information. The user is given the authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information, and the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. It is characterized in that it functions as an granting means for executing processing.

According to the present invention, it is possible to form a community with users who have a certain degree of interest in an object for which information is exchanged in the community.

It is a figure which shows an example of the outline structure of the channel system S which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the outline structure of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the contents stored in a database. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional block of the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the area designation screen 100. (A) is a diagram showing an example of how a user registers for participation. (B) is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the participation registration period and the posting period. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen transition. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen transition. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the operation of the channel system S which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the participation registration admissibility determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the display example of the channel opening selection screen 700. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the channel opening control processing by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the participation registration admissibility determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state until a user subscribes to a channel. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the selection channel participation registration admissibility determination processing by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state until a user subscribes to a channel. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the participation registration admissibility determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the information stored in the channel DB 14c in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the state until a user subscribes to a channel. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the participation registration admissibility determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the information stored in the channel DB 14c and the sub-community DB 14e in one embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of how a sub-community is formed. It is a sequence diagram which shows an example of the operation of the channel system S which concerns on one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the subcommunity participation registration admissibility determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 which concerns on one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, individual Internet communities are referred to as channels.

[1. First Embodiment]
[1-1. Channel system configuration]
First, the configuration and functional outline of the channel system S according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an outline configuration of a channel system S according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the channel system S includes a center server 1 and a plurality of user terminals 2. The center server 1 and each user terminal 2 are connected to each other via a network NW. The network NW is constructed by, for example, the Internet, a dedicated communication line (for example, a CATV (Community Antenna Television) line), a mobile communication network (including a base station, etc.), a gateway, and the like.

The center server 1 manages channels on which information is exchanged. By using the user terminal 2, the participants of the channel can post information to the channel and receive the information posted to the channel via the network NW. Examples of information exchange methods on channels include a bulletin board system and a chat system. The center server 1 performs processing for controlling the opening of a channel, registration of participation in a channel by a user, exchange of information between users participating in the channel, and the like.

Each user terminal 2 is a portable terminal device used by a user who uses the channel system S. Examples of the user terminal 2 include mobile information terminals such as smartphones and tablet computers, mobile phones, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), and the like. Each user terminal 2 has a function of acquiring position information indicating the position of the user terminal 2. For example, a satellite positioning system such as GPS (Global Positioning System) may be used to calculate latitude and longitude as position information. Further, for example, the mobile communication operator may provide the user terminal 2 with location information using the base station. In this case, the user terminal 2 acquires the latitude and longitude, address, or zip code corresponding to the position of the base station near the user terminal 2 as position information. Further, for example, location information may be acquired using a wireless LAN (Local Area Network). For example, when the user terminal 2 receives radio waves from a plurality of access points, the user terminal 2 measures the radio wave strength from each access point and acquires the SSID of each access point. The user terminal 2 transmits information including radio field strength and SSID to a predetermined server device (not shown). This server device stores the latitude and longitude of the installation position of the access point. The server device calculates the position of the user terminal 2 by, for example, triangulation, using the information received from the user terminal 2. The user terminal 2 used by the user who opens the channel may not have a function of acquiring position information, or may be a stationary terminal device such as a personal computer.

In the channel system S, the founder specifies a geographical area when the channel is opened. The designated area usually includes a place where information is exchanged within the channel, a place where information is exchanged, and the like. For example, the founder can specify an area to include a particular store, facility, landmark, or the like. In addition, the founder can specify an area to include a place where a specific person, animal or plant, etc. is present, or a place where a specific object or service is provided. In addition, the founder can specify the area to include the place where a specific event is held.

Among the users who use the channel system S, only the users who have entered the designated area can register to participate in the channel. The registered user acquires the authority to post information to the channel. This authority continues to be granted to a participant after he or she leaves the designated area. A user who is even a little interested in things in a given area may or may not go within that area. However, the act of going to a certain place is an act that consumes the user's time and effort. Therefore, it is highly probable that a user who has gone within the designated area is a user who has a certain degree of interest in things in the area. Therefore, it is possible to form a community with users who have a certain degree of interest in a specific thing. The founder may have the authority to post information from the beginning regardless of whether or not he / she has entered the designated area.

When opening a channel, the creator may be able to specify the period during which participation can be registered in addition to the area. In this case, only users who have entered the designated area within the registration period can register to join the channel. For example, when specifying an area for a place where an event with a fixed holding period, date and time, etc. occurs, or a place with a fixed business time, specify the participation registration period according to the period, date and time, etc. Then it is good.

[1-2. Center server configuration]
Next, the configuration of the center server 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of an outline configuration of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 1 includes a system control unit 11, a system bus 12, an input / output interface 13, a storage unit 14, and a communication unit 15. The system control unit 11 and the input / output interface 13 are connected via the system bus 12.

The system control unit 11 is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 11b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 11c, and the like.

The input / output interface 13 performs interface processing between the storage unit 14 and the communication unit 15 and the system control unit 11.

The storage unit 14 is composed of, for example, a hard disk drive or the like. The storage unit 14 stores databases such as the member DB 14a, the position information DB 14b, the channel DB 14c, and the posting information DB 14d. "DB" is an abbreviation for database.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the database. In the member DB 14a, member information about the user of the channel system S is stored for each user. Specifically, the member DB 14a stores information such as a user ID, a nickname, a gender, a date of birth, a telephone number, an e-mail address, an address, preference information, a notification channel list, and a participating channel list in association with each other as member information. Will be done. The user ID is identification information for identifying the user. The preference information is information indicating the preference of the user. For example, the preference information may include a list of genres, categories, etc. that the user likes. The notification channel list is, for example, a list of channel IDs of channels registered by the user. The channel ID is identification information for identifying the channel. When a user enters the area specified for a channel whose channel ID has been added to the notification channel list, the user is notified that the channel can be registered for participation. The participating channel list is a list of channel IDs of the channels to which the user is participating.

The position information of the user terminal 2 is stored in the position information DB 14b for each user. Specifically, the location information DB 14b stores the user ID, the recording date and time, and the terminal location information in association with each other as the location information. The user ID indicates a user who uses the user terminal 2. The recording date and time is the date and time when the position information is recorded by the user terminal 2. The terminal position information may be, for example, a latitude and longitude indicating the position of the user terminal. For each user, only the latest location information may be stored, or location information acquired at a plurality of time points may be stored as a history of location information.

In the channel DB 14c, channel information regarding the opened channel is stored for each channel. Specifically, in the channel DB 14c, as channel information, channel ID, founder ID, channel name, channel outline, tag information, area information, participation registration period, publication type, participant list, etc. are stored in association with each other. .. Of these information, the channel name, channel outline, tag information, area information, participation registration period and disclosure type can be set by the channel creator. The founder ID is the user ID of the founder. The tag information is a list of genres, keywords, etc. related to the channel. The area information indicates the area specified by the channel creator. For example, if the designated area is a circular area, the area information may include the latitude and longitude and radius of the center point. Alternatively, the region information may include the latitude and longitude of each line segment constituting the boundary of the region. Alternatively, the area information may include a place name, an address, and the like. The participation registration period may or may not be stored in the channel DB 14c depending on the selection of the founder. The disclosure type indicates whether or not to disclose the information posted on the channel to users who do not participate in the channel. The participant list is a list of user IDs of users who are participating in the channel. The participant list may also include the user ID of the founder.

The posted information DB 14d stores the information posted on the channel. Specifically, the channel ID, the user ID, the posting date and time, the posting information, and the like are stored in association with the posting information DB 14d. The channel ID indicates the channel to post to. The user ID indicates the poster. The posted information is the posted information. Examples of posted information include still images, moving images, sounds, texts, and the like.

The storage unit 14 further stores various programs such as an operating system, a DBMS (Database Management System), and a server program. The server program is a program that causes the system control unit 11 to execute various processes related to the channel system S. The server program may be acquired from another device via the Internet NW, or may be recorded on a recording medium such as a magnetic tape, an optical disk, or a memory card and read via the drive device. May be good.

The communication unit 15 connects to the online shopping server 2 and the user terminal 2 via the network NW, and controls the communication state with these devices.

[1-3. Outline of functions of the system control unit of the center server]
Next, the functional outline of the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 8. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block of the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the system control unit 11 reads and executes various program codes included in the server program by the CPU 11a, so that the channel information acquisition unit 111, the channel information registration unit 112, the position information acquisition unit 113, and the post are posted. It functions as an authorization unit 114, a channel information providing unit 115, and the like.

The channel information acquisition unit 111 acquires channel information including area information indicating an area designated by the founder requesting the opening of the channel. As mentioned above, only users who enter this area can subscribe to the channel.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the area designation screen 100. For example, when the dedicated application is running on the user terminal 2, the creator selects to open a channel. In response to this, the user terminal 2 displays the area designation screen 100. The area designation screen 100 includes a map 110, a center point 120, a boundary line 130, an open button 140, and the like. As the map 110, a map around the user terminal 2 may be displayed at first. By user operation, the display range of the map 110 can be moved and the scale of the map 110 can be changed. The center point 120 and the boundary line 130 are displayed on the map 110. The center point 120 indicates the center of the designated area. Boundary line 130 indicates the boundary of the designated area. The boundary line 130 may be circular, for example. By user operation, the size of the circle indicated by the boundary line 130, that is, the radius can be changed. The founder may specify the area so as to include the position where the founder is, or may specify the area which does not include the position where the founder is. The open button 140 is a button for requesting the opening of a channel in the area designated by the founder. The founder operates the map 110 and the boundary line 130 to set the area, and then presses the open button 140. In response to this, the user terminal 2 transmits the area information to the center server 1. This area information includes, for example, the latitude and longitude of the center point 120 and the radius corresponding to the distance between the boundary line 130 and the center point 120. In this way, the channel information acquisition unit 111 acquires the area information.

The shape of the region is not limited to a circle. For example, the shape of the region may be an ellipse, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, or the like. Further, the method of designating the area is not limited to the method using the screen shown in FIG. For example, the boundary line of the area may be drawn and specified by the user tracing on the map 110 with a finger, a mouse pointer, or the like. Alternatively, the address, facility name, building name, landmark name, etc. may be specified as the central point of the area. Further, the method of designating the area may be selectable by the founder.

The channel information acquisition unit 111 may further acquire a participation registration available period indicating a period specified by the founder. For example, after the area is designated on the area designation screen 100, the user terminal 2 displays a screen for inputting, for example, a channel name, a channel outline, tag information, area information, a period in which participation can be registered, a public type, and the like. If necessary, the founder enters the registration period. As the participation registration period, for example, the start date and time and the end date and time of the period may be specified. Further, as the participation registration period, it may be possible to specify only one of the start date and time or the end date and time. In addition, as the period for which participation can be registered, it may be possible to specify a period that appears repeatedly, for example, from 11:00 to 21:00 every day, every Saturday and Sunday, and from April to September every year. The user terminal 2 transmits the input information to the center server 1.

The channel information registration unit 112 stores the area information acquired by the channel information acquisition unit 111 and the user ID that identifies the channel for which opening is requested in the storage unit 14 in association with each other. For example, the channel information registration unit 112 determines a new channel ID for the channel to be opened. The channel information registration unit 112 stores the channel information including the channel ID and the area information in the channel DB 14c. When the participation registration possible period specified by the founder is acquired by the channel information acquisition unit 111, the channel information registration unit 112 stores the participation registration period, the area information, and the channel ID in the storage unit 14. ..

The position information acquisition unit 113 acquires position information indicating the position of the user terminal 2 used by a user different from the channel creator. For example, according to a dedicated application installed on the user terminal 2, each user terminal 2 periodically in the background (for example, every 5 minutes, every 10 minutes, etc.) and uses GPS or the like to provide location information of the user terminal 2. To get. For example, the user terminal 2 may periodically acquire the terminal position information only when the notification channel list of the user who uses the user terminal 2 includes one or more channel IDs. Each time the user terminal 2 acquires the terminal position information, the user terminal 2 acquires the current date and time as the recording date and time. The user terminal 2 transmits the position information including the terminal position information, the recording date and time, and the user ID of the user who uses the user terminal 2 to the center server 1. When the user terminal 2 transmits the position information in real time, the position information acquisition unit 113 may determine the recording date and time instead of the user terminal 2 determining the recording date and time. For example, the position information acquisition unit 113 may determine the reception date and time of the position information as the recording date and time. The position information acquisition unit 113 may store the position information transmitted from the user terminal 2 in the position information DB 14b. The location information may include at least terminal location information.

When the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 is included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the channel DB 14c, the posting authority granting unit 114 associates the position with the area information. A process of granting the authority to post information to the channel identified by the stored channel ID to the user who uses the user terminal 2 is performed. This authority is the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the user terminal 2 is located in the area.

FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of a user registering for participation. For example, the founder operates the user terminal 2-1 to specify the area R1 centered on a certain ramen shop P as shown in FIG. 6A, and the channel C1 related to the ramen shop. Was opened. User U2, who likes ramen shop P, is at point A with user terminal 2-2. Since point A is outside the area R1, user U2 cannot participate in channel C1. After that, user U2 moved to point B. Since point B is within region R1, user U2 can participate in channel C1. Actually, the user U2 registered for participation at this point. After that, user U2 moved to point C. Point C is within region R1, and user U2 can post to channel C1. After that, the user U2 moved to the D point. Although point D is outside the area R1, user U2 can post C1 to the channel.

As described above, a user who has a certain degree of interest in a place or object in a designated area, what is done in that area, or the like goes into that area. Therefore, a user who has a certain degree of interest in a specific thing with which information is exchanged on the channel can join the channel. If it becomes clear that the participants are more than a certain interest in the matter, there is no need to limit the area that the user can post.

When the participation registration period is specified by the founder, the posting authority granting unit 114 stores the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 in the area information stored in the channel DB 14c. If the time when the user terminal 2 is located in the area indicated by the area information and the user terminal 2 is located in the position indicated by the location information is included in the participation registration possible period stored in association with the area information, the above authority is given. Therefore, the process of granting the user the authority to post information may be executed both within the participation registration possible period and after the participation registration possible period has elapsed.

FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the participation registration period and the posting period. For example, the founder opened an anime channel by designating an area to include where the anime event would take place. In addition, the founder has designated the start time and end time of the event as the start time and end time of the participation registration period. Users who are interested in anime went to the designated area during the event holding time to participate in the event. At this time, since the participation registration period is within the period, the user has registered for participation as shown in FIG. 6 (b). You can post to the channel from the time you register for participation. Posting is possible even after the registration period has expired.

As in the events described above, there may be a predetermined time when something of interest may occur. When the user goes to the place at that time, it can be seen that the user has a certain degree of interest. The registration period can be specified for that purpose. If it becomes clear that a participant has a certain degree of interest in a particular thing, there is no need to limit the posting period. The duration of the channel itself may be specified by the founder.

The process of granting the authority to post information may be, for example, associating the user ID of the user to whom the authority to post information is granted with the channel ID of the channel to which information can be posted. By referring to this association, it is possible to control whether or not to allow a specific user to post to a specific channel. This association may be, for example, in the channel DB 14c, the user ID of the participant is added to the participant list associated with the channel ID. Alternatively, the association may be that the channel ID of the channel registered by the user is added to the participation channel list associated with the user ID in the member DB 14a.

When the user terminal 2 enters the designated area, the posting authority granting unit 114 may automatically execute the process of granting the posting authority. Alternatively, the posting authority granting unit 114 may send a notification to the user terminal 2 that the user has entered the designated area. Then, when the user selects to register to join the channel, the posting authority granting unit 114 may execute a process of granting the posting authority.

The channel information providing unit 115 causes the user terminal 2 to display information about the channel. Examples of the displayed information include channel search results, channel information stored in the channel DB 14c, information posted to the channel, and the like.

When displaying the channel search result or the like, the channel information providing unit 115 acquires the area indicated by the area information of each of at least two channels of the channels in which the area information is stored in the channel DB 14c, and the position information acquiring unit 113. Based on the distance between the position indicated by the position information of the user terminal 2 and the information on the at least two channels, one of the information regarding the at least two channels may be displayed by the user terminal 2 in preference to the other. Good. For example, the channel information providing unit 115 calculates the distance from the designated area to the user terminal 2 for each searched channel. The channel information acquisition unit 111 preferentially displays the information of the channel as the calculated distance is shorter. Therefore, the information about the channel for which the user-friendly area is specified is preferentially displayed. For example, the channel information acquisition unit 111 may determine the display order of information higher as the distance is shorter. Alternatively, the channel information acquisition unit 111 may display the information of the channel having a relatively short distance, and may not display the information of the channel having a relatively long distance.

The posting authority granting unit 114 is acquired by the location information acquisition unit 113 when the channel whose information is displayed on the user terminal 2 is selected by the user by the processing of the channel information providing unit 115 among at least two channels described above. When the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by the position information is included in the area indicated by the area information of the selected channel, the process of granting the authority to post the information to the selected channel is executed. May be good. Therefore, for all channels, when the user enters the designated area, the authority to post is not granted, but the authority is granted only to the channel selected by the user.

7 and 8 are diagrams showing an example of screen transition from the activation of the dedicated application to the posting of information. When the user terminal 2 activates the dedicated application, the channel map screen 200 is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 7. The channel map screen 200 includes a map 210. As the map 210, a map around the user terminal 2 may be displayed at first. By user operation, the display range of the map 210 can be moved and the scale of the map 210 can be changed. One or more channel icons 220 may be displayed on the map 210. The channel icon 220 indicates a channel having the center point of the area at the place where the icon is displayed on the map 210. When the user selects any of the channel icons 220, the user terminal 2 displays the channel summary screen 300. The channel overview screen 300 is also displayed by the user selecting any channel from the channel search results displayed in response to the user inputting search conditions such as genre, tag, and keyword. Will be done.

On the channel summary screen 300, for example, information such as a channel name, a channel summary, a channel image, a designated area, and a period during which participation can be registered is displayed. Further, the channel browsing button 310 is displayed on the channel summary screen 300. When a user who is not participating in the channel presses the channel browsing button 310, the in-channel screen 400-1 is displayed. The in-channel screen 400-1 includes a channel information area 410. In the channel information area 410, various information originally related to the channel is displayed. For example, when the user scrolls the screen, the information posted on the channel is displayed. However, since the user has not joined the channel at this time, the channel information area 410 is subjected to a blurring process so that the user cannot recognize such information. The user cannot see or post the posted information. Here, the user terminal 2 displays the channel registration screen 500 by the user operation.

On the channel registration screen 500, a message indicating that it is necessary to enter the designated area in order to register for participation in the channel is displayed. Further, the channel registration screen 500 may display the distance from the current position of the user terminal 2 to the designated area. Further, the notification registration button 510 is displayed on the channel registration screen 500. The notification registration button 510 is a button for registering so that the channel system S notifies when the user terminal 2 enters the designated area. When the user presses the notification registration button 510, the center server 1 adds the channel ID of the channel on which the information is displayed to the notification channel list of the user.

The time when the notification registration button 510 is pressed is the time when it is found that the user wants to join the channel. If the user is out of the channel area when he / she wants to join the channel, and the user terminal 2 has not periodically transmitted the location information to the center server 1, the user terminal 2 has not sent the location information to the center server 1. Periodic transmission of location information may be started. Further, when the user terminal 2 has transmitted the position information periodically so far, the user terminal 2 may shorten the time interval for acquiring and transmitting the position information.

After that, the user carries the user terminal 2 and enters the designated area. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 2 displays the notification screen 600. On the notification screen 600, a message 610 indicating that the user has entered the area of the channel registered by the user is displayed. In addition, the participation registration button 620 is displayed on the notification screen 600. When the user presses the participation registration button 620, the posting authority granting unit 114 registers the user as a participant of the channel and grants the user the authority to post information to the channel.

Since it is determined whether or not the user terminal 2 is located in the specified area based on the position information of the user terminal 2 acquired at a predetermined time interval, depending on the timing, the user may not receive the notification. May come out of the area. Therefore, the user terminal 2 may acquire the position information at the timing when the dedicated application is started or the like. By launching the dedicated application while in the area, the user can register to join the channel.

Then, the user terminal 2 displays the in-channel screen 400-2. The in-channel screen 400-2 includes a channel information area 410. In this case, the channel information area 410 clearly displays various information about the channel. Further, the channel information area 410 includes a posting column 420. The posting field 420 is an area for inputting text as information to be posted and selecting a still image or image to be posted. The user can post information by operating the posting field 420.

The in-channel screen 400-1 shown in FIG. 7 is an example of a screen when the public type of the channel is “private”. For users who have not registered to participate in a channel whose publication type is "public", the user terminal 2 clearly displays information about the channel in the channel information area 410, but does not display the posting column 420. May be good.

Depending on the selection by the channel creator, the user may be given the posting authority by using an information code such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code. For example, consider the case where a store operator opens a channel for the store. The founder specifies the area so as to include the store. In addition, the founder chooses to issue an information code. At the time of opening a channel, the channel information registration unit 112 generates an information code by, for example, encoding a channel ID. The channel information registration unit 112 transmits, for example, the generated information code to the user terminal 2 of the founder. The founder displays the information code on the screen of the user terminal 2 or prints the information code. Alternatively, the administrator of the channel system S may send a sheet on which the information code is printed to the founder. In either method, the founder displays the information code in the store, for example. A user who is interested in the store goes to the store and has the user terminal 2 of the user read the information code. The user terminal 2 transmits the read information code and the position information indicating the current position to the center server 1. The posting authority granting unit 114 decodes the information code received from the user terminal 2 and generates the original channel ID. The posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not to grant the posting authority based on the area information associated with the generated channel ID and the position information received from the user terminal 2. The posting authority granting unit 114 may grant posting authority only to the user whose information code is read by the user terminal 2. The information code may spread outside the store. If you simply use the information code to grant posting authority, even users who have never been to the store can join the channel. Therefore, even a user who is not so interested in the store can obtain the posting authority. On the other hand, by using the area information and the location information of the user terminal 2 in addition to the information code, it is possible to grant the posting authority only to the user who has been to the store.

[1-4. Channel system operation]
Next, the operation of the channel system S will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the channel system S according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, when the founder U1 selects to open the channel C1, the user terminal 2-1 displays the area designation screen 100. Here, the founder U1 specifies an area. In addition, the founder U1 inputs other information regarding the participation registration period and the channel C1 (step S1). The user terminal 2-1 transmits the input area information, the participation registration possible period, and the like to the center server 1 (step S2). The center server 1 that has received the information such as the area information and the participation registration possible period stores the information in the channel DB 14c in association with the newly generated channel ID (step S3).

After that, the user U2 who will participate in the channel C1 selects the channel C1 from, for example, the channel search result or the channel map screen 200. In response to this, the user terminal 2-2 displays the channel summary screen 300. When the user U2 presses the channel browsing button 310, the user terminal 2-2 transmits a request for detailed information on the channel C1 to the center server 1. In response to this, the center server 1 acquires the information associated with the channel ID of the channel C1 from the channel DB 14c. Further, the center server 1 determines whether or not the participant list associated with the channel ID of the selected channel C1 includes the user ID of the user U2. At this point, since the participant list does not include the user ID of the user U2, the center server 1 transmits the acquired information on the channel C1 and the participation state indicating "not participating" to the user terminal 2-2 ( Step S4). The user terminal 2-2 displays the in-channel screen 400-1 based on the information received from the center server 1 (step S5). Here, since the participation state is "not participated", the user terminal 2-2 does not display the posting column 420. Then, the user terminal 2-2 displays the channel registration screen 500, and the user U2 presses the notification registration button 510. In response to this, the user terminal 2-2 transmits a notification registration request (step S6). The center server 1 that has received the notification registration request adds the channel ID of the channel C1 selected by the user U2 to the notification channel list stored in the member DB 14a in association with the user ID of the user U2 (step S7).

After that, the user terminal 2-2 periodically transmits the location information to the center server 1 (steps S8 and S10). Each time the center server 1 receives the location information, the participation registration enable / disable determination process is executed (steps S9 and S11).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the notification channel list associated with the user ID of the user U2 who uses the user terminal 2-2 that has transmitted the location information from the member DB 14a (step S101). ). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the number i to 1 (step S102).

Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the area information of the channel i from the channel DB 14c (step S103). Channel i is a channel identified by the i-th channel ID among the channel IDs included in the notification channel list. Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2-2 is within the area of the channel i (step S104). For example, the posting authority granting unit 114 calculates the distance from the central point included in the area information of the channel i to the position of the user terminal 2-2 shown in the terminal position information included in the position information. When the calculated distance exceeds the radius included in the area information of the channel i, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines that the position of the user terminal 2-2 is not within the area (step S104: NO). In this case, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the number i is less than the number of channels whose channel ID is included in the notification channel list (step S108). When the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number i by 1 (step S109) and executes step S103. On the other hand, when the number i is not less than the number of channels (step S108: NO), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

In step S104, when the calculated distance is equal to or less than the radius, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines that the position of the user terminal 2-2 is within the area (step S104: YES). In this case, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the participation registration possible period is stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the channel i (step S105). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S105: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the recording date and time included in the location information is within the participation registration possible period (step S106). .. If the recording date and time is not within the participation registration period (step S106: NO), the process proceeds to step S108.

On the other hand, when the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S106: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S105: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 uses the channel ID of channel i. The participation registration availability notification including the channel name and the like is transmitted to the user terminal 2-2 (step S107), and the participation registration availability determination process ends.

In FIG. 9, the participation registration availability notification for the channel C1 is transmitted from the center server 1 to the user terminal 2-2 by the participation registration availability determination process in step S11 (step S12). In response to this, the user terminal 2-2 displays the notification screen 600 (step S13). Here, when the user U2 presses the participation registration button 620 (step S14), the user terminal 2-2 transmits a participation registration request for which the channel ID included in the participation registration enable notification is set to the center server 1 (step S15). ). In response to this, the center server 1 executes a process of granting the user U2 the authority to post (step S16). For example, the center server 1 adds the user ID of the user U2 to the participant list stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID included in the participation registration request. Further, the center server 1 may add the channel ID to the participating channel list stored in the member DB 14a in association with the user ID of the user U2.

After that, in response to the request from the user terminal 2-2, the center server 1 acquires the information associated with the channel ID of the channel C1 registered by the user U2 from the channel DB 14c. Since the participant list associated with the channel ID of the channel C1 includes the user ID of the user U2, the center server 1 displays the acquired information about the channel C1 and the participation state indicating "participation registered" in the user terminal 2-. It is transmitted to 2 (step S17). The user terminal 2-2 displays the in-channel screen 400-2 based on the information received from the center server 1 (step S18). Here, since the participation state is "participation registration completed", the user terminal 2-2 displays the posting column 420. After that, the user U2 inputs the information to be posted by operating the posting field 420. The user terminal 2-2 transmits the input information to the center server 1 as posting information (step S19). The center server 1 stores the received post information in the post information DB 14d in association with the channel ID of the channel C1 (step S20).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the center server 1 acquires the area information indicating the area designated by the founder requesting the opening of the channel. Further, the center server 1 stores the acquired area information and the channel ID for identifying the channel in the channel DB 14c in association with each other. Further, the center server 1 acquires the position information indicating the position of the user terminal 2 used by a user different from the founder. Further, when the center server 1 includes the position indicated by the acquired position information in the area indicated by the stored area information, the center server 1 transfers the information to the channel identified by the channel ID stored in association with the area information. The process of granting the user the authority to post, which is the authority to post, regardless of whether or not the user terminal 2 is located in the area is executed. Therefore, it is possible to form the channel by a user who has a certain degree of interest in the object to which information is exchanged on the channel.

Further, the center server 1 may further acquire the participation registration period specified by the founder. Further, the center server 1 may store the acquired area information, the acquired participation registration period, and the channel ID in the channel DB 14c in association with each other. Further, the position indicated by the acquired position information of the center server 1 is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, and the user terminal 2 is located at the position indicated by the acquired position information. If the time is included in the participation registration period stored in association with the area information, the user is given the authority to post information both within the participation registration period and after the participation registration period has elapsed. You may. In this case, the channel can be formed by users who are more than a certain degree of interest in things at a particular time.

Further, the center server 1 is located between the position indicated by the acquired position information and the area indicated by the area information of each of at least two of the channels in which the area information is stored in the channel DB 14c. Based on the distance, one of the information of those channels may be displayed on the user terminal 2 in preference to the other. Further, when the center server 1 selects a channel whose information is displayed on the user terminal 2 by the user, the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the area indicated by the area information of the selected channel. Depending on the situation, a process of granting permission to post information to the selected channel may be executed. Therefore, it is possible to guide the user to a channel that is easy for the user to go to the designated area in terms of distance.

[2. Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. In the present embodiment, when the area specified by the user who is the founder and the area of the existing channel overlap, the center server 1 decides whether to open the channel as it is or join the existing channel. , Let the user choose. Other points are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Specifically, the channel information acquisition unit 111 is designated by the user when another user requests the establishment of a new community after the area information and the channel ID of the existing channel are associated and stored in the channel DB 14c. Acquires area information indicating the area that has been created.

When the area indicated by the area information acquired by the channel information acquisition unit 111 and the area indicated by the area information stored in the channel DB 14c for the existing channel overlap, the channel information registration unit 112 provides a new channel. The channel opening selection screen 700 for selecting one from the options including the opening of the channel and the participation in the existing channel is displayed on the user terminal 2.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a display example of the channel opening selection screen 700. On the channel opening selection screen 700, for example, a message indicating that an existing channel having overlapping areas exists, a name and an outline of the existing channel, and the like are displayed. In addition, a map may be displayed on the channel opening selection screen 700, and a user-designated area and an existing channel area may be displayed on the map. Further, the channel opening selection screen 700 displays the opening button 710 and the participation button 720. The open button 710 is a button for opening a new channel. The join button 720 is a button for joining an existing channel.

The channel information registration unit 112 acquires selection information indicating the user's selection on the channel opening selection screen 700 displayed on the user terminal 2 from the user terminal 2. When the user presses the open button 710, the user terminal 2 transmits the selection information indicating "open" to the center server 1. When the user presses the participation button 720, the user terminal 2 transmits the selection information indicating "participation" to the center server 1.

When the selection information acquired by the channel information registration unit 112 indicates "open", the channel information registration unit 112 identifies the area information acquired from the user terminal 2 by the channel information acquisition unit 111 and the channel that identifies the new channel. The ID and the ID are associated with each other and stored in the channel DB 14c.

On the other hand, when the selection information indicates "participation", the posting authority granting unit 114 has the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 of the existing channel stored in the channel DB 14c. The process of granting the authority to post information to the existing channel is executed according to the area included in the area indicated by the area information.

Between channels with overlapping regions, the things with which information is exchanged can be the same or similar (eg, both channels are related to music events). In that case, the user who tries to open a new channel may join the existing channel without opening the channel. In this case as well, the user can open a new channel. On the other hand, if the things to which information is exchanged are different even if the areas overlap (for example, one channel is related to music events, the other channel is related to animation events, etc.), the user can open a new channel as it is. Just do it. It should be noted that not only when the areas overlap, but also when the distance between the areas is less than a predetermined distance, even if it is possible to select either opening a new channel or joining an existing channel. Good.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the channel opening control process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. For example, when the user specifies the area on the area designation screen 100 and the center server 1 receives the area information from the user terminal 2, the channel opening control process may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 12, the channel information registration unit 112 searches for a channel in which an area overlapping the area shown in the received area information is specified from among the channels already opened (step S201). For example, the channel information registration unit 112 calculates the distance from the central point included in the area information received from the user terminal 2 to the central point included in the area information stored in the channel DB 14c. Further, the total of the radius included in the area information received from the user terminal 2 and the radius included in the area information stored in the channel DB 14c is calculated. The channel information registration unit 112 identifies an existing channel in which the distance between the center points is shorter than the total radius, as an existing channel in which the areas overlap.

Next, the channel information registration unit 112 determines whether or not there is an existing channel whose area overlaps based on the search result in step S201 (step S202). When there is no existing channel in which the areas overlap (step S202: NO), the channel information registration unit 112 stores the area information received from the user terminal 2 in the channel DB 14c in association with the newly generated channel ID. Further, the channel information registration unit 112 receives the information input by the user regarding the new channel from the user terminal 2, and stores the received information in the channel DB 14c in association with the generated channel ID (step S203). Next, the channel information registration unit 112 transmits a channel opening completion response to the user terminal 2 (step S204), and the channel opening control process ends. The user terminal 2 that has received the channel opening completion response displays a message that the channel opening is completed.

On the other hand, when there is an existing channel in which the areas overlap (step S202: YES), the channel information registration unit 112 transmits a channel establishment selection screen display request to the user terminal 2 (step S205). The user terminal 2 that has received the channel opening selection screen display request displays the channel opening selection screen 700. The user terminal 2 transmits the selection information corresponding to the button pressed by the user among the open button 710 and the join button 720 to the center server 1, and the channel information registration unit 112 acquires the selection information (step S206). .. Next, the channel information registration unit 112 determines whether or not the selection information indicates "opening" (step S207). If the selection information indicates "open" (step S207: YES), the process proceeds to step S203.

On the other hand, when the selection information indicates "participation" (step S207: NO), the position information acquisition unit 113 acquires the latest position information of the user terminal 2 from the position information DB 14b (step S208). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2 shown in the terminal position information included in the acquired position information is within the area of the existing channel where the areas overlap (step). S209). When the position of the user terminal 2 is within the area (step S209: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 stores the participation registration period in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the existing channel whose area overlaps. Whether or not it is determined (step S210). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S210: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the recording date and time included in the location information is within the participation registration possible period (step S211). .. When the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S211: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S210: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 is a user who uses the user terminal 2. User ID is added to the participant list stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the existing channel whose area overlaps. Further, the posting authority granting unit 114 adds the channel ID of the existing channel whose area overlaps to the participating channel list stored in the member DB 14a in association with the user ID of the user who uses the user terminal 2 (step S212). .. Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits a participation registration completion response to the user terminal 2 (step S213), and the channel opening control process ends. The user terminal 2 that receives the participation registration completion response displays a message that the participation registration to the existing channel is completed.

On the other hand, when the position of the user terminal 2 is not within the area (step S209: NO), or when the recording date and time is not within the participation registration enable period (step S211: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the user terminal 2 The channel ID of the existing channel whose area overlaps is added to the notification channel list stored in the member DB 14a in association with the user ID of the user to be used (step S214). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits a notification channel registration completion response to the user terminal 2 (step S215), and the channel opening control process ends. The user terminal 2 that has received the notification channel registration completion response displays a message that registration has been completed so as to receive a notification when the user terminal 2 enters the area of the existing channel. After that, when the user terminal 2 enters the area of the existing channel, the user is given the authority to post information to the channel.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a channel similar to the existing channel is unnecessarily opened due to the overlap of the area with the existing channel.

[3. Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the position of the user terminal 2 is included in any of the areas of two or more channels, the center server 1 gives priority to any of those channels based on the attributes of the user. Give the user permission to post. Other points are the same as those of the first embodiment or the second embodiment.

Specifically, in the posting authority granting unit 114, the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 is at least two of the channels in which the area information is stored in the channel DB 14c. When included in any of the areas indicated by each of the community area information, one of the communities is selected from the other based on the adaptability of each of the communities to the attributes of the user who uses the user terminal 2. Priority is also given to executing the process of granting the user the authority to post information. The posting authority granting unit 114 gives priority to the channel with higher adaptability and grants the user the authority to post information to the channel. As a result, when it is possible to participate in a plurality of channels, the user can acquire the authority to post on the channel that is more suitable for the user among the channels.

Preference information and the like can be mentioned as an example of user attributes. Tag information and the like are examples of channel attributes. The posting authority granting unit 114 may calculate the degree of matching between the genre that the user likes shown in the preference information and the genre of the channel shown in the tag information as adaptability. In addition, the attributes of the user may be gender, age, age, place of residence, and the like. The attributes of the channel in this case may be the gender, age, age, place of residence, etc. of the participants of the channel. The posting authority granting unit 114 may calculate, for example, the ratio of users who have the same attributes as the user's attributes among the participants of the channel as adaptability.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 13, the same reference numerals are given to the steps similar to those in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, the posting authority granting unit 114 initializes the joinable channel list (step S301). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the notification channel list, sets the number i, acquires the area information of the channel i, and determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2 is within the area of the channel i ( Steps S101 to S104). When the position of the user terminal 2 is within the area (step S104: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the participation registration possible period of the channel i is stored (step S105). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S105: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S106). When the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S106: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S105: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the channel ID of the channel i. Add to the joinable channel list (step S302).

When the position of the user terminal 2 is not within the area (step S104: NO), when the recording date and time is not within the participation registration enable period (step S106: NO), or after the end of step S302, the posting authority granting unit 114 It is determined whether or not the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108). When the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number i by 1 (step S109) and executes step S103.

On the other hand, when the number i is not less than the number of channels (step S108: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the joinable channel list includes the channel ID (step S303). If the joinable channel list does not include the channel ID (step S303: NO), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the joinable channel list includes the channel ID (step S303: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the joinable channel list includes two or more channel IDs (step S304). When the joinable channel list does not include two or more channel IDs (step S304: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits a join registration possible notification including the channel ID included in the joinable channel list to the user terminal 2. (Step S107), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the joinable channel list includes two or more channel IDs (step S304: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114, for each channel whose joinable channel list includes the channel ID, of the channel with respect to the user's attribute. The adaptability is calculated (step S305). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits a participation registration enable notification including the channel ID of the channel having the highest calculated adaptability among the channels whose channel ID is included in the joinable channel list to the user terminal 2 ( Step S306), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends. The user terminal 2 that has received the participation registration possible notification displays the notification screen 600. Here, when the user presses the participation registration button 620, the authority to post is given priority to the channel having the highest adaptability to the user's attributes.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user can participate in a channel that is relatively suitable for the user among the channels in which the areas overlap.

[4. Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In the present embodiment, the center server 1 determines whether or not the user can be authorized to post information to the channel based on the history of the location information of the user terminal 2. Other points are the same as those of the first to third embodiments.

Specifically, the position information acquisition unit 113 acquires the history of the position information of the user terminal 2. For example, the position information acquisition unit 113 may add this position information to the position information DB 14b each time the position information is acquired from the user terminal 2. Then, the position information acquisition unit 113 may acquire the history of the position information from the position information DB 14b as needed. Alternatively, the user terminal 2 may store the history of location information. Then, the position information acquisition unit 113 may acquire the history of the position information from the user terminal 2.

In the posting authority granting unit 114, the position indicated by the position information of at least one of the position information included in the history acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 is included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the channel DB 14c. In that case, the process of granting the user the authority to post the information to the channel corresponding to the area information is executed. As a result, the user can acquire the authority to post information even for a channel that the user has entered the area in the past but has now left the area. For example, it is effective when the user notices the existence of the channel after leaving the area of the channel.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a state until the user registers for participation in the channel. For example, it is assumed that the user U2 has not participated in the channel C2 and has not registered the channel C2 as a notification target. As shown in FIG. 14, the user U2 carrying the user terminal 2-2 is first located at the E point. Here, the user terminal 2-2 acquired the position information and transmitted it to the center server 1. Point E is outside the region R2 designated for channel C2. After that, the user U2 moves to the F point, where the user terminal 2-2 acquires the position information and transmits it to the center server 1. Point F is within region R2. After that, the user U2 moves to the G point, where the user terminal 2-2 acquires the position information and transmits it to the center server 1. Point G is outside the area R2. The user U2 searches the channel C2 with the dedicated application and performs an operation of inquiring whether the participation registration to the channel C2 is possible. Although the user terminal 2-2 is currently located outside the area R2, the position information DB 14b of the center server 1 stores the position information when the user terminal 2-2 is located at the F point. Therefore, the center server 1 determines that the user U2 can register for participation in the channel C2, and the user U2 performs an operation for registering for participation according to the determination result.

For channels for which a registration period is set, the posting authority granting unit 114 also considers the registration period. Specifically, the posting authority granting unit 114 includes the position indicated by at least one position information in the history in the area indicated by the area information, and indicates by the at least one position information. When the time when the user terminal 2 is located (for example, the recording date and time) is included in the participation registration available period, the process of granting the user the authority to post information is executed.

It should be noted that it may be determined in advance how many hours (or days, weeks, etc.) after the user terminal 2 appears in the designated area that the channel can be registered for participation, or it may be determined by the founder. It may be configurable.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the selection channel participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. For example, when the user inquires whether the channel selected by the user can be registered for participation, the user terminal 2 includes the user ID of the user who uses the user terminal 2 and the channel ID of the selected channel. The inquiry is sent to the center server 1. For example, when the center server 1 receives the participation registration inquiry, the selection channel participation registration enable / disable determination process is executed.

As shown in FIG. 15, the position information acquisition unit 113 acquires the history of the position information associated with the user ID of the user who uses the user terminal 2 from the position information DB 14b (step S401). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the area information associated with the channel ID of the channel selected by the user (step S402). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by at least one of the location information included in the acquired history is within the region indicated by the acquired region information. Is determined (step S403). When the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by any position information is not within the area (step S403: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits a participation registration impossible response to the user terminal 2 (step S404). , The process of determining whether or not the selected channel can be registered is completed. The user terminal 2 that has received the participation registration impossible response displays a message that it is necessary to enter the designated area in order to register for participation in, for example, the selected channel.

On the other hand, when the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by at least one position information is within the area (step S403: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 participates in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the selected channel. It is determined whether or not the registrable period is stored (step S405). When the participation registration period is stored (step S405: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the recording date and time included in the location information indicating that it is located in the area in the history of the location information. It is determined whether or not the participation registration is possible (step S406). If the recording date and time is not within the participation registration period (step S406: NO), the process proceeds to step S404.

On the other hand, when the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S406: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S405: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 issues a participation registration possible response. It is transmitted to the user terminal 2 (step S407), and the selection channel participation registration enable / disable determination process ends. The user terminal 2 that has received the participation registration possible response displays a message that participation registration is possible for the selected channel. Here, when the user performs an operation of requesting participation registration, the posting authority granting unit 114 adds the user ID of the user who requested participation registration to the participant list of the selected channel. This gives the user the right to post information.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the authority to post information is given in consideration of the past position of the user terminal 2. Therefore, the user can be authorized to post information to the channel even after leaving the designated area.

[5. Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. In the present embodiment, when the user terminal 2 enters the service area from outside the wireless communication range, the center server 1 acquires the history of the position information when the user terminal 2 is located outside the service area from the user terminal 2. , Determine if the user can be authorized to post information to the channel. Other points are the same as those in the fourth embodiment.

The user terminal 2, which is a portable terminal, usually transmits location information by wireless communication. Therefore, when the designated area is located outside the wireless communication range, the user terminal 2 cannot transmit the position information indicating that the designated area is located in the area. If the area specified for a channel is located outside the wireless communication range, the user cannot join the channel. Therefore, the user terminal 2 periodically acquires the position information even while the user terminal 2 is located outside the service area. Further, the user terminal 2 accumulates the acquired position information. When the user terminal 2 enters the wireless communication range, the user terminal 2 transmits the accumulated position information history to the center server 1. In this way, the position information acquisition unit 113 acquires the history of the position information from the user terminal 2.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a state until the user registers for participation in the channel. For example, it is assumed that the user U2 has registered the channel C3 as a target for receiving a notification when entering the area. As shown in FIG. 16, the area R3 designated for the channel C3 is out of the wireless communication range. The user U2 carrying the user terminal 2-2 first moved from the H point to the J point via the I point. Of the points H to J, point I is within region R3. The user terminal 2 acquired the position information at each of the points H to J. However, since all of the H to J points are out of the wireless communication range, the user terminal 2 stores the position information acquired at each point. After that, the user U2 moved to the K point. Point K is within the wireless communication range. Therefore, the user terminal 2-2 transmits the history of the position information so far to the center server 1. Although the user terminal 2-2 is currently located outside the area R3, the history of the position information includes the position information when the user terminal 2-2 is located at the I point. Therefore, the center server 1 determines that the user U2 can register to participate in the channel C2, and causes, for example, the user terminal 2-2 to display a notification screen 600 indicating that the user has entered the area R3. On this screen, the user U2 performs an operation for registering for participation.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 17, the same reference numerals are given to the steps similar to those in FIG. In particular, the case where the center server 1 acquires the history of the location information from the user terminal 2 will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 17, the position information acquisition unit 113 stores the history of the position information received from the user terminal 2 in the position information DB 14b (step S501). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the notification channel list, sets the number i, and acquires the area information of the channel i (steps S101 to S103). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by at least one of the location information included in the received history is within the region indicated by the acquired region information. Is determined (step S502). When the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by any position information is not within the area (step S502: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the number i is less than the number of channels (step). S108). When the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number i by 1 (step S109) and executes step S103. On the other hand, when the number i is not less than the number of channels (step S108: NO), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

In step S502, when the position of the user terminal 2 indicated by at least one position information is within the area (step S502: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the participation registration possible period is stored. (Step S105). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S105: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the recording date and time included in the location information indicating that it is located in the area in the history of the location information. It is determined whether or not the participation registration is possible (step S503). If the recording date and time is not within the participation registration period (step S503: NO), the process proceeds to step S108.

On the other hand, when the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S503: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S105: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 notifies the participation registration possibility. It is transmitted to the user terminal 2 (step S107), and the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the user terminal 2 has the authority to post information in consideration of the position of the user terminal 2 when it was located in a place where the position information cannot be transmitted. Granted. Therefore, even if the area is designated in such a place, the user can be authorized to post information to the channel.

[6. 6th Embodiment]
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. In the present embodiment, it is possible to open a channel in which the area where participation registration is possible also moves according to the movement of the user terminal 2 carried by the founder. Other points are the same as those of the first to fifth embodiments.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the channel DB 14c in the present embodiment. The difference between the channel DB 14c shown in FIG. 18 and the channel DB 14c shown in FIG. 3 is that the area information includes the area type in FIG. The area type indicates whether the specified area is a fixed area or a dynamic area. The fixed region is a non-moving region described in the previous embodiments. The dynamic area is an area that moves according to the movement of the user terminal 2 carried by the founder. When opening a channel, the creator can select either a fixed area or a dynamic area. When a dynamic area is selected, the founder may be able to specify the size of the area, such as the radius of the area.

The channel information registration unit 112 acquires area information including an area type indicating that the designated area is an area based on the position of the user terminal 2 used by the creator of the channel. The area based on the position of the user terminal 2 used by the founder usually includes the position of the user terminal 2. For example, the position of the user terminal 2 used by the founder may be the central point of the area. Examples of the shape of the region include a circle, an ellipse, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, and the like.

The position information acquisition unit 113 further acquires the position information of the user terminal 2 used by the founder. Then, the position information acquisition unit 113 stores the acquired position information in the position information DB 14b. In order to specify the dynamic area, the user terminal 2 used by the founder needs to have a function of acquiring position information.

When the user terminal 2 of the founder is located at the position indicated by the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113, the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the area based on the position indicated by the position information. When the user terminal 2 of a user different from the founder is located, the process of granting the authority to post information to the channel is executed.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a state until the user registers for participation in the channel. For example, in order to open channel C4 related to a parade held in a certain area, the founder U1 has designated a dynamic area. As shown in FIG. 19, the founder U1 carrying the user terminal 2-1 is initially at point I. After that, the founder U1 moved from point I to point K via point J as the parade moved. In response to this, the dynamic region moves to regions R4-1, R4-2, and R4-3. On the other hand, the user U2 carrying the user terminal 2-2 tries to approach the parade in order to see the parade. When the founder U1 is at the J point, the user U2 is at the L point. Since the L point is not included in the area R4-2, the user U2 cannot register to participate in the channel C4. After that, when the founder U1 was at the K point, the user U2 moved to the M point. Since the M point is included in the area R4-3, the user U2 can join the channel. Actually, the user U2 registered for participation at this point. After that, even if the user U2 moves out of the dynamic area due to the movement of the founder U1, the user U2 can post information to the channel C4.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 20, the same reference numerals are given to the steps similar to those in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the notification channel list, sets the number i, and acquires the area information of the channel i (steps S101 to S103). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the area type stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the channel i is a “dynamic area” (step S601). When the area type is not "dynamic area" (step S601: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2-2 is within the area of channel i (step S104). .. When the position of the user terminal 2 is not within the area (step S104: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108). When the number i is less than the number of channels (step S108: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number i by 1 (step S109) and executes step S103. On the other hand, when the number i is not less than the number of channels (step S108: NO), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

In step S601, when the area type is "dynamic area" (step S601: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 transmits the founder ID and the area information stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the channel i. get. The posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the latest location information associated with the founder ID from the location information DB 14b (step S602). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2-2 is within the area based on the position of the user terminal 2-1 of the founder shown in the acquired position information. (Step S603). For example, the posting authority granting unit 114 calculates the distance between the position of the user terminal 2-2 and the position of the user terminal 2-1. The posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the calculated distance is equal to or less than the radius included in the area information. If the distance is not less than or equal to the radius, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines that the position of the user terminal 2-2 is not within the area (step S603: NO). In this case, the process proceeds to step S108.

On the other hand, when the distance is equal to or less than the radius, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines that the position of the user terminal 2-2 is within the area (step S603: YES). In this case, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the participation registration period of the channel i is stored (step S105). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S105: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S106). If the recording date and time is not within the participation registration period (step S106: NO), the process proceeds to step S108. If the recording date and time is within the participation registration available period (step S106: YES), or if the participation registration available period is not stored (step S105: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 sends a participation registration possible notification. (Step S107), the participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the designated area moves with the movement of the founder. Users who enter the area are given the right to post information to the channel. Therefore, things that can move can form channels for information exchange.

[7. Seventh Embodiment]
Next, the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 24. In the present embodiment, it is possible to open a sub-community different from the existing channel for the user who has the authority to post the information to the existing channel. Other points are the same as those of the first to sixth embodiments.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in the channel DB 14c and the sub-community DB 14e in the present embodiment. The difference between the channel DB 14c shown in FIG. 21 and the channel DB 14c shown in FIG. 3 is that the channel DB 14c shown in FIG. 21 includes a subcommunity list. The sub-community list is a list of community IDs of the sub-community based on the channel. The community ID is identification information that identifies a sub-community.

The sub-community DB 14e is further stored in the storage unit 14 of the center server 1. In the sub-community DB 14e, sub-community information regarding the established sub-community is stored for each sub-community. Specifically, in the sub-community DB14e, as sub-community information, community ID, channel ID, founder ID, community name, community outline, area information, participation registration period, disclosure type, participant list, etc. are stored in association with each other. Will be done. The channel ID indicates the base channel. The founder ID is the user ID of the founder of the sub-community. The area information indicates the area specified by the founder of the subcommunity. The participation registration period may or may not be stored in the sub-community DB 14e, depending on the selection of the founder. The disclosure type indicates whether or not the information posted to the sub-community is disclosed to the users of the base channel who do not participate in the sub-community. The participant list is a list of user IDs of users participating in the subcommunity. The participant list may also include the user ID of the founder of the subcommunity.

In the present embodiment, the channel information registration unit 112 acquires area information indicating an area designated by the founder who requests the establishment of a sub-community for a person who has the authority to post information to a specific channel as a base. To do. Generally, a user who has the authority to post to the base channel can be the founder of a subcommunity for that channel. The method of specifying the area and the content of the area information are the same as in the case of the channel.

The channel information registration unit 112 stores the area information acquired by the channel information registration unit 112 and the community ID that identifies the sub-community in association with each other in the sub-community DB 14e.

In the posting authority granting unit 114, the position indicated by the position information of the user terminal 2 acquired by the position information acquisition unit 113 is included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the subcommunity DB 14e, and the user terminal is included. When the user of 2 has the authority to post information to the base channel, the user terminal 2 has the authority to post the information to the sub-community identified by the community ID stored in association with the area information. Executes the process of granting the user the authority to post regardless of whether or not it is located in that area. For example, the posting authority granting unit 114 associates the community ID of the subcommunity with the user ID of the user to whom the posting authority is granted.

When comparing channels and sub-communities, what the founders and participants can do is basically the same. For example, the founder specifies an area. The area for channels and the area for subcommunities may or may not overlap. In addition, the founder may or may not specify the period during which participation registration is possible. In addition, the user can acquire the authority to post information to the sub-community when entering the designated area. However, when opening a sub-community, the founder needs to select an existing channel as a base from the channels for which the founder himself has the authority to post. Also, only users who have the authority to post information to the existing underlying channel (ie, participants in that channel) are authorized to post information to the subcommunity. Therefore, a sub-community is formed by at least some of the participants in a particular channel.

Except for the above, the processing of the channel information acquisition unit 111 to the channel information providing unit 115 regarding the sub-community may be the same as the processing related to the channel.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of how a sub-community is formed. As shown in FIG. 22, the user U2 carrying the user terminal 2-2 registers for participation in the channel C5 by entering the area R5 designated for the channel C5. The user U2 who has left the area R5 specifies the area SR and opens the sub-community SC, for example, after a few days have passed. User U3 is a participant in channel C5. The user U3 carrying the user terminals 2-3 moves into the area SR and registers for participation in the sub-community SR. In this way, sub-communities are formed.

As mentioned above, by going into a designated area for a channel, a community of that channel is formed with users who have a certain degree of interest in things within that area. However, some channel participants may lose interest in the matter after a while after leaving the designated area. For example, if the distance from the participant's place of residence to the area is long, or if events are held infrequently within the area, the participant may not have much opportunity to go to the area. Channels may be used less frequently by these participants. Therefore, by designating an area separately from the area specified for the channel and opening a sub-community, we are interested in users who can easily go to the newly specified area and things in the newly specified area. A sub-community is formed by a certain user or the like. It is expected that the excitement of the sub-community will stimulate the exchange of information on the base channel.

For example, it is conceivable to set up a sub-community in order to gather participants of a channel near the user and hold a dinner party or the like. Also, for example, it is conceivable to set up a sub-community by designating an area where an event that attracts the interest of the channel participants is held. Also, for example, as a branch of a channel, it is conceivable to establish a sub-community for each residential area.

FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of the channel system S according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, when the sub-community founder U2 chooses to open the sub-community SR, the user terminal 2-2 displays, for example, a list of channels in which the founder U2 is participating. The founder U2 selects the base channel C5 from the list of channels (step S51). Alternatively, it may be possible to establish a sub-community on the in-channel screen 400-2. In this case, the channel corresponding to the in-channel screen 400-2 is selected as the base of the subcommunity. The founder U2 then designates the area. In addition, the founder U2 inputs other information regarding the participation registration period and the sub-community SR (step S52). The user terminal 2-2 transmits the input area information, the participation registration possible period, the channel ID of the selected channel, and the like to the center server 1 (step S53). The center server 1 associates these information with the newly generated community ID and stores it in the sub-community DB 14e (step S54). Further, the center server 1 adds the generated community ID to the sub-community list stored in the channel DB 14c in association with the channel ID of the channel C5.

After that, the founder U2 announces on channel C5 that the sub-community SR has been opened. Alternatively, the center server 1 may automatically send a notification indicating that the sub-community SR has been established to the user terminal 2 of the participant of the channel C5. By the operation of the user U3 who has received the notification, the user terminal 2-3 transmits a request for detailed information of the sub-community SR to the center server 1. In response to this, the center server 1 acquires the information associated with the community ID of the sub-community SR from the sub-community DB 14e. Further, the center server 1 determines whether or not the participant list associated with the community ID of the sub-community SR includes the user ID of the user U3. At this point, since the participant list does not include the user ID of the user U3, the center server 1 transmits the acquired information on the subcommunity SR and the participation state indicating "not participating" to the user terminals 2-3. (Step S55). The user terminals 2-3 display the sub-community screen based on the information received from the center server 1 (step S56). The sub-community screen is the same as the in-channel screen 400, except that information about the sub-community is displayed. Here, since the participation state is "not participated", the user terminal 2-3 does not display the posting column.

After that, the user terminals 2-3 periodically transmit the location information to the center server 1 (steps S57 and S59). Each time the center server 1 receives the location information, the sub-community participation registration enable / disable determination process is executed (steps S58 and S60).

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the subcommunity participation registration enable / disable determination process by the system control unit 11 of the center server 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the participating channel list associated with the user ID of the user U3 who uses the user terminal 2-3 that has transmitted the location information from the member DB 14a (step S701). ). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the number i to 1 (step S702).

Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the sub-community list associated with the channel ID of the channel i from the channel DB 14c (step S703). Channel i is a channel identified by the i-th channel ID among the channel IDs included in the participating channel list.

Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 sets the number j to 1 (step S704). Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 acquires the area information associated with the community ID of the sub-community j from the sub-community DB 14e (step S705). The sub-community j is a sub-community identified by the j-th community ID among the community IDs included in the sub-community list. Next, the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the position of the user terminal 2-3 is within the area indicated by the acquired area information (step S706). When the position of the user terminal 2-3 is not within the area (step S706: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the number j is less than the number of subcommunities whose community ID is included in the subcommunity list. Is determined (step S710). When the number j is less than the number of subcommunities (step S710: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number j by 1 (step S711) and executes step S705.

On the other hand, when the number j is not less than the number of subcommunities (step S710: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the number i is less than the number of channels whose channel ID is included in the participating channel list. Determine (step S712). If the number i is less than the number of channels (step S712: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 increments the number i by 1 (step S713) and executes step S703. On the other hand, when the number i is not less than the number of channels (step S712: NO), the subcommunity participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

In step S706, when the position of the user terminal 2-3 is within the area (step S706: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 has a period during which participation registration is possible in the sub-community DB 14e in association with the community ID of the sub-community j. It is determined whether or not it is stored (step S707). When the participation registration possible period is stored (step S707: YES), the posting authority granting unit 114 determines whether or not the recording date and time included in the received location information is within the participation registration possible period (step S707: YES). Step S708). If the recording date and time is not within the participation registration period (step S708: NO), the process proceeds to step S710.

On the other hand, when the recording date and time is within the participation registration possible period (step S708: YES), or when the participation registration possible period is not stored (step S707: NO), the posting authority granting unit 114 is a community of the subcommunity j. The participation registration enable notification including the ID and the sub-community name is transmitted to the user terminal 2-3 (step S709), and the sub-community participation registration enable / disable determination process ends.

In FIG. 23, the participation registration enable notification for the sub-community SR is transmitted from the center server 1 to the user terminals 2-3 by the sub-community participation registration enable / disable determination process in step S60 (step S61). In response to this, the user terminals 2-3 display the notification screen 600 (step S62). Here, when the user U3 presses the participation registration button 620 (step S63), the user terminal 2-3 transmits a participation registration request set with the community ID included in the participation registration enable notification to the center server 1 (step S64). ). In response to this, the center server 1 executes a process of granting the authority for posting by the user U3 (step S65). For example, the center server 1 adds the user ID of the user U3 to the participant list stored in the sub-community DB 14e in association with the community ID included in the participation registration request.

After that, in response to the request from the user terminals 2-3, the center server 1 acquires the information associated with the community ID of the sub-community SR registered by the user U3 from the sub-community DB 14e. Since the participant list associated with the community ID of the sub-community SR includes the user ID of the user U3, the center server 1 displays the acquired information about the sub-community SR and the participation status indicating "participation registration" in the user terminal. It is transmitted to 2-3 (step S66). The user terminals 2-3 display the sub-community screen based on the information received from the center server 1 (step S67). Here, since the participation state is "participation registered", the user terminal 2-3 displays the posting column. After that, the user U3 inputs the information to be posted by operating the posting field. The user terminals 2-3 transmit the input information as posting information to the center server 1 (step S68). The center server 1 stores the received post information in the post information DB 14d in association with the community ID of the sub-community SR (step S69).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the sub-community is formed by the users who already have a common interest, it is expected that the sub-community will be excited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from losing interest in the things for which information is exchanged on the channel as time passes after the user leaves the designated area for the already opened channel.

1 Center server 2 User terminal 11 System control unit 12 System bus 13 Input / output interface 14 Storage unit 14a Member DB
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15 Communication unit 111 Channel information acquisition unit 112 Channel information registration unit 113 Location information acquisition unit 114 Posting authority granting unit 115 Channel information provision unit NW network S Channel system

In order to solve the above problem, the invention according to claim 1 is an area indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which information can be posted and posted information can be received via a network. A storage control means for storing the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means in association with the area information acquisition means for acquiring the information is used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the portable terminal device and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the area information. The authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with, and the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. When the user requests the establishment of a second community after the granting means for executing the process of granting to the user, the area information, and the community identification information are stored in association with each other, the second designated by the user. The second area information acquisition means for acquiring the second area information indicating the two areas, the second area indicated by the acquired second area information, and the area indicated by the stored area information overlap. In this case, the screen display control means for displaying the screen for selecting one from the options including the establishment of the second community and the participation in the community on the mobile terminal device, and the mobile terminal. When the selection information acquisition means for acquiring the selection information indicating the user's selection on the screen displayed on the device is provided and the acquired selection information indicates the establishment of the second community, the storage control means. Is stored in the storage means in association with the acquired second area information and the second community identification information that identifies the second community, and the acquired selection information participates in the community. When indicated, the granting means has the authority to post information to the community in response to the location indicated by the acquired location information being included in the region indicated by the stored region information. characterized that you perform a process of awarding.
The invention according to claim 2 is an area information acquisition means for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community capable of posting information and receiving posted information via a network. And the acquired area information and the community identification information that identifies the community are associated with each other, and the area information and the community identification information are associated and stored in a storage means that is stored for each established community. The stored area information is the control means, the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the portable terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and the position indicated by the acquired position information. When included in the area indicated by, the authority is to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information, and the mobile terminal device is located in the area. The granting means for executing the process of granting the authority to post to the user regardless of whether or not the user has the permission, the position indicated by the acquired position information, and the community in which the area information is stored in the storage means. Of the community information regarding the fifth community and the community information regarding the sixth community, based on the distance between at least one of the regions indicated by the region information of the fifth community and the sixth community, respectively. An information display control means for displaying one of them on the mobile terminal device in preference to the other is provided, and the granting means provides the community information on the mobile terminal device among the fifth community and the sixth community. When the community in which is displayed is selected by the user, the location indicated by the acquired location information is included in the region indicated by the region information of the selected community. It is characterized by executing the process of granting the authority to post information to the selected community.
The invention according to claim 3 is an area information acquisition means for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community capable of posting information and receiving posted information via a network. And the storage control means for storing the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means, and a position indicating the position of the portable terminal device used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring information and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the community stored in association with the area information. A process of granting the user the authority to post information to the community identified by the identification information and to be able to post the information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area is executed. Acquiring the third area information indicating the third area designated by the second person who requests the establishment of the seventh community for the person who has the authority to post the information to the community. The second storage control means for associating the area information acquisition means, the acquired third area information, and the second community identification information for identifying the seventh community and storing them in the second storage means, and the acquisition. When the position indicated by the position information is included in the third area indicated by the stored third area information and the user has the authority to post information to the community, the third area is described. Whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the third area, which is the second authority to post information to the seventh community identified by the second community identification information stored in association with the area information. It is characterized in that it includes a second granting means for executing a process of granting the second authority that can be posted regardless of the user.
The invention according to claim 4 is an area indicating an area designated by the founder who requests the establishment of the community for each of a plurality of communities capable of posting information and receiving the posted information via a network. A storage control means for storing the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means for each of the plurality of communities, the area information acquisition means for acquiring the information, and the plurality of storage means. Acquires the position of the mobile terminal device that displays the specific community information about any of the communities, and indicates the position after the mobile terminal device displays the specific community information. The position information acquisition means and the position indicated by the acquired position information are associated with the community identification information that identifies the community in which the specific community information is displayed by the mobile terminal device among the plurality of communities. When it is included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the storage means, it is an authority to post information to the community regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. It is characterized by comprising an granting means for executing a process of granting the authority to post without permission to a user who uses the mobile terminal device.

According to the inventions of claims 1 to 4, the founder is made to specify the area. For example, the area can be specified to include places where things are exchanged in the community to be established. Users who enter the specified area are given the authority to post information to the community. Authorized users can post information to the community whether or not they are subsequently located within a designated area. It is considered that the user goes into the designated area because he / she is interested in things in the designated area to some extent or more. Therefore, it is possible to form the community with users who have a certain degree of interest in the target for which information is exchanged in the community.
Further, according to the invention of claim 1, when the area designated by the user for the community newly opened by the user and the area designated for the community already opened overlap with each other, a new area is newly established. You can choose to open a community in Japan or join a community that has already been opened. Information exchange targets may be the same or similar between communities with overlapping areas. For example, if their targets are not similar, the user may open a community. On the other hand, if the targets are the same or similar, the user may join an existing community without opening a community. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a community similar to the existing community is unnecessarily established due to the overlap of the area with the existing community.
Further, according to the invention of claim 2, based on the distance from the user's position to the area designated for the fifth community and the distance from the user's position to the area designated for the sixth community. , One of the fifth community and the sixth community gives priority to the other, and the information is presented to the user. If the user enters the area specified for the community selected by the user from the communities in which the information is presented, the user can be authorized to post the information to the selected community. Therefore, it is possible to guide the user to a community where the user can easily reach the designated area in terms of distance.
Further, according to the invention of claim 3, the user who has the authority to post information to the already opened community by designating the area separately from the designated area for the already opened community. , A new community will be opened that will give you the right to post information. Therefore, among the users who form the already opened community, the new community is formed by the users who can go to the newly designated area and the users who are in the area. Since a new community is formed by users who already have common interests, it is expected that the new community will be excited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user from losing interest in the things for which information is exchanged in the community as time passes after the user leaves the designated area for the already opened community.

In the invention according to claim 5 , the area information acquisition means further acquires period information indicating a period designated by the founder, and the memory control means obtains the acquired area information and the acquisition. The period information and the community identification information are associated with each other and stored in the storage means, and the granting means indicates the position indicated by the acquired position information and the stored area information. The time period included in the area and the time when the mobile terminal device was located at the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the period indicated by the period information stored in association with the area information. In this case, it is characterized by executing the process of granting the user the authority to post information both within the period and after the elapse of the period.

The invention according to claim 6 is stored in the storage means in association with the area information and the community identification information for each established community, and the granting means is indicated by the acquired position information. When the position is included in any of the areas indicated by at least the area information of the third community and the area information of the fourth community among the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means, the attribute of the user. Based on the adaptability of the third community to the third community and the adaptability of the fourth community to the attributes of the user, one of the third community and the fourth community is given priority over the other to give the authority. It is characterized in that the process given to the user is executed.

In the invention according to claim 7 , the position information acquisition means acquires a history of the position information, and the position indicated by at least one of the position information included in the acquired history is the position. When it is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, it is characterized in that the process of granting the authority is executed.

The invention according to claim 8 is the case where the mobile terminal device transmits the position information by wireless communication and the position information acquisition means enters the range from outside the range of the wireless communication. It is characterized in that the history of the position information when the mobile terminal device is located outside the service area is acquired from the mobile terminal device.

In the invention according to claim 9 , the area information acquisition means acquires the area information indicating that the area is a area based on the second position of the opener mobile terminal device used by the opener. Then, the position information acquisition means further acquires the second position information indicating the position of the opener mobile terminal device, and the opener mobile terminal device is located at the position indicated by the acquired second position information. At that time, when the mobile terminal device is located in a region based on the position indicated by the second position information, the process of granting the authority is executed.

The invention according to claim 10 is an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community capable of posting information and receiving posted information via a network in a posting authority granting method executed by a computer. An area information acquisition step for acquiring the area information indicating the above, a storage control step for associating the acquired area information with the community identification information for identifying the community and storing the area information in the storage means, and a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition step for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the portable terminal device used by the computer and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information. It is an authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information, and can be posted regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. When the user requests the establishment of a second community after the grant step for executing the process of granting the authority to the user and the area information and the community identification information are stored in association with each other, the permission is specified by the user. The second area information acquisition step for acquiring the second area information indicating the second area, the second area indicated by the acquired second area information, and the area indicated by the stored area information. When the above is duplicated, the screen display control step for displaying the screen for selecting one from the options including the establishment of the second community and the participation in the community on the mobile terminal device, and the screen display control step. When the acquired selection information indicates the establishment of the second community, the case includes a selection information acquisition step of acquiring selection information indicating the user's selection on the screen displayed on the mobile terminal device. In the memory control step, the acquired second area information and the second community identification information that identifies the second community are associated and stored in the storage means, and the acquired selection information is sent to the community. In the case of indicating participation, the granting step posts information to the community in response to the location indicated by the acquired location information being included in the region indicated by the stored region information. It is characterized in that the process of granting the authority is executed.
The invention according to claim 11 is an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which information can be posted and posted information can be received via a network in a posting authority granting method executed by a computer. The area information acquisition step for acquiring the area information indicating the above, the acquired area information, and the community identification information for identifying the community are associated with the area information and the community identification information for each established community. The storage control step of storing the mobile terminal device in association with the storage means, the position information acquisition step of acquiring the position information indicating the position of the mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and the acquired position information. When the position is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, it is an authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information. The granting step of executing the process of granting the user the authority to post regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area, the position indicated by the acquired position information, and the position. Community information about the fifth community based on the distance between at least one of the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means and the area indicated by the area information of each of the fifth community and the sixth community. And the information display control step of displaying one of the community information about the sixth community on the mobile terminal device in preference to the other, and the granting step includes the fifth community and the sixth community. When the community in which the community information is displayed on the mobile terminal device is selected by the user, the position indicated by the acquired location information is indicated by the area information of the selected community. It is characterized by executing the process of granting the authority to post information to the selected community according to being included in the area.
The invention according to claim 12 is an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community capable of posting information and receiving posted information via a network in a posting authority granting method executed by a computer. An area information acquisition step for acquiring the area information indicating the above, a storage control step for associating the acquired area information with the community identification information for identifying the community and storing the area information in the storage means, and a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition step for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the mobile terminal device used by the mobile terminal device and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information. It is an authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information, and can be posted regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. A third area designated by a second establisher requesting the establishment of a seventh community for the authorized person to post information to the community and an grant step that executes the process of granting the authority to the user. The second area information acquisition step for acquiring the third area information indicating the above, the acquired third area information, and the second community identification information for identifying the seventh community are associated and stored in the second storage means. The second storage control step to be caused and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the third area indicated by the stored third area information, and the user sends information to the community. When the user has the authority to post, the mobile terminal device has the second authority to post information to the seventh community identified by the second community identification information stored in association with the third area information. It is characterized by including a second grant step of executing a process of granting a second authority that can be posted regardless of whether or not it is located in the third area to the user.
The invention according to claim 13 requests the establishment of the community for each of a plurality of communities capable of posting information and receiving posted information via a network in a posting authority granting method executed by a computer. The area information acquisition step for acquiring the area information indicating the area specified by the founder, and the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community are stored in association with each of the plurality of communities. From the time when the storage control step to be stored in the means and the position of the mobile terminal device displaying the specific community information related to any of the plurality of communities, and the mobile terminal device displays the specific community information. The specific community information is displayed by the mobile terminal device among the plurality of communities in the position information acquisition step for acquiring the position information indicating the position later and the position indicated by the acquired position information. When included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the storage means in association with the community identification information that identifies the community, the mobile terminal device has the authority to post information to the community. It is characterized by including a granting step of executing a process of granting a postable authority to a user who uses the mobile terminal device regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area.

The invention according to claim 14 is an area for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which a computer can post information and receive the posted information via a network. The position of the storage control means for storing the information acquisition means, the acquired area information, and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means, and the portable terminal device used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the above and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the position information is stored in association with the area information. The user is given the authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information, and the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. When the user requests the establishment of a second community after the granting means for executing the process, the area information, and the community identification information are stored in association with each other, the second area designated by the user is indicated. When the second area information acquisition means for acquiring the two area information, the second area indicated by the acquired second area information, and the area indicated by the stored area information overlap, the first area is described. A screen display control means for displaying a screen for selecting one from the options including establishment of two communities and participation in the community on the mobile terminal device, and displayed on the mobile terminal device. When the selection information acquisition means for acquiring the selection information indicating the user's selection on the screen is made to function and the acquired selection information indicates the establishment of the second community, the storage control means is the acquisition. When the generated second area information and the second community identification information that identifies the second community are stored in the storage means in association with each other and the acquired selection information indicates participation in the community, the said The granting means performs a process of granting the authority to post information to the community in response to the position indicated by the acquired position information being included in the area indicated by the stored area information. It is characterized by executing.
The invention according to claim 15 is an area for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which a computer can post information and receive the posted information via a network. An information acquisition means, the acquired area information, and the community identification information that identifies the community are associated with each other, and the area information and the community identification information are associated and stored in the storage means for each established community. The storage control means to be stored, the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the position of the mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and the position indicated by the acquired position information are stored. When it is included in the area indicated by the area information, it is an authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information, and the mobile terminal device is in the area. The area information is stored in the storage means, the granting means for executing the process of granting the authority to post to the user regardless of whether or not the user is located in, the position indicated by the acquired position information, and the storage means. Community information about the 5th community and community information about the 6th community based on the distance between the areas indicated by the area information of each of at least the 5th community and the 6th community. One of them is made to function as an information display control means for displaying on the mobile terminal device in preference to the other, and the granting means is the mobile terminal device among the fifth community and the sixth community. When the community in which the community information is displayed is selected by the user, the position indicated by the acquired location information is included in the area indicated by the area information of the selected community. Correspondingly, it is characterized in that the process of granting the authority to post information to the selected community is executed.
The invention according to claim 16 is an area for acquiring area information indicating an area designated by an founder who requests the establishment of a community in which a computer can post information and receive the posted information via a network. The position of the storage control means for storing the information acquisition means, the acquired area information, and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means, and the mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder. When the position information acquisition means for acquiring the position information indicating the above and the position indicated by the acquired position information are included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the position information is stored in association with the area information. The user is given the authority to post information to the community identified by the community identification information, and the authority to post information regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. Acquires the granting means for executing the process and the third area information indicating the third area designated by the second founder requesting the establishment of the seventh community for the person who has the authority to post the information to the community. A second storage control means for associating the acquired second area information acquisition means, the acquired third area information, and the second community identification information for identifying the seventh community, and storing the second area information acquisition means in the second storage means. When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the third area indicated by the stored third area information, and the user has the authority to post information to the community. It is the second authority to post information to the seventh community identified by the second community identification information stored in association with the third area information, and the mobile terminal device is located in the third area. It is characterized in that the second authority that can be posted regardless of whether or not the user is granted functions as a second granting means for executing a process of granting the user.
The invention according to claim 17 is an area designated by the founder who requests the establishment of the community for each of a plurality of communities capable of posting information and receiving the posted information via a network. An area information acquisition means for acquiring the area information indicating the above, and a storage control means for storing the acquired area information and the community identification information for identifying the community in the storage means for each of the plurality of communities. , The position of the mobile terminal device that displays the specific community information about any of the plurality of communities, and the position information that indicates the position after the mobile terminal device displays the specific community information. The community identification means in which the location information acquisition means for acquiring the above and the location indicated by the acquired location information identify the community in which the specific community information is displayed by the mobile terminal device among the plurality of communities. When included in the area indicated by the area information stored in the storage means in association with the information, it is the authority to post the information to the community, and whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area. Regardless of this, it is characterized in that it functions as an granting means for executing a process of granting a posting authority to a user who uses the mobile terminal device.

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Area information acquisition means for acquiring area information indicating the area specified by the founder who requests the establishment of a community where information can be posted and the posted information can be received via the network.
A storage control means for associating the acquired area information with the community identification information for identifying the community and storing the acquired area information in the storage means.
A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information indicating the location of a mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and
When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information is provided. The granting means for executing the process of granting the permission to post to the user regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area.
Posting authority granting device equipped with. The area information acquisition means further acquires period information indicating a period specified by the founder, and further acquires period information.
The storage control means stores the acquired area information, the acquired period information, and the community identification information in association with each other in the storage means.
The granting means includes the position indicated by the acquired position information in the area indicated by the stored area information, and the portable terminal at a position indicated by the acquired position information. When the time when the device was located is included in the period indicated by the period information stored in association with the area information, the information can be posted both within the period and after the lapse of the period. The posting authority granting device according to claim 1, wherein the process of granting the authority to the user is executed. When the user requests the establishment of a second community after the area information and the community identification information are associated and stored, the area information acquisition means indicates a second area designated by the user. Get area information,
When the second area indicated by the acquired second area information and the area indicated by the stored area information overlap, the establishment of the second community, participation in the community, and the participation in the community are performed. A screen display control means for displaying a screen for selecting one of the options including the above on the mobile terminal device, and
Selection information acquisition means for acquiring selection information indicating the user's selection on the screen displayed on the mobile terminal device, and
Further prepare
When the acquired selection information indicates the establishment of the second community, the memory control means associates the acquired second area information with the second community identification information that identifies the second community. And store it in the storage means
When the acquired selection information indicates participation in the community, the granting means includes the position indicated by the acquired position information in the area indicated by the stored area information. The posting authority granting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the process of granting the authority to post information to the community is executed according to the above. In the storage means, the area information and the community identification information are stored in association with each other for each established community.
In the granting means, the position indicated by the acquired position information is indicated by the area information of at least any one of at least the third community and the fourth community among the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means. When included in any of the areas, either the third community or the fourth community is based on the adaptability of the third community to the attributes of the user and the adaptability of the fourth community to the attributes of the user. The posting authority granting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein one of them is given priority over the other to execute a process of granting the authority to the user. In the storage means, the area information and the community identification information are stored in association with each other for each established community.
Between the position indicated by the acquired position information and the area indicated by the area information of at least any one of the fifth community and the sixth community among the communities in which the area information is stored in the storage means. Further provided with an information display control means for displaying one of the community information regarding the fifth community and the community information regarding the sixth community on the mobile terminal device in preference to the other based on the distance.
When the user selects a community in which the community information is displayed on the mobile terminal device among the fifth community and the sixth community, the granting means indicates the position indicated by the acquired position information. Claims to execute the process of granting the authority to post information to the selected community in response to being included in the area indicated by the area information of the selected community. The posting authority granting device according to 1 or 2. The location information acquisition means acquires the history of the location information and obtains the history of the location information.
When the position indicated by at least one of the position information included in the acquired history is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, the process of granting the authority is executed. The posting authority granting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the posting authority is granted. The mobile terminal device transmits the location information by wireless communication, and the mobile terminal device transmits the location information.
When the mobile terminal device enters the service area from outside the wireless communication range, the position information acquisition means acquires the history of the position information when the mobile terminal device is located outside the service area from the mobile terminal device. The posting authority granting device according to claim 6, wherein the posting authority is granted. The area information acquisition means acquires the area information indicating that the area is an area based on the second position of the opener mobile terminal device used by the opener.
The position information acquisition means further acquires the second position information indicating the position of the founder's mobile terminal device, and further acquires the second position information.
When the founder mobile terminal device is located at the position indicated by the acquired second position information, and the mobile terminal device is located in a region based on the position indicated by the second position information. The posting authority granting device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the process of granting the authority is executed. A second area information acquisition means for acquiring third area information indicating a third area designated by a second founder who requests the establishment of a seventh community for a person who has the authority to post information to the community. ,
A second storage control means for associating the acquired third area information with the second community identification information for identifying the seventh community and storing them in the second storage means.
When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the third area indicated by the stored third area information, and the user has the authority to post information to the community. It is the second authority to post information to the seventh community identified by the second community identification information stored in association with the third area information, and the mobile terminal device is located in the third area. A second granting means for executing a process of granting a second authority that can be posted to the user regardless of whether or not the user has it.
The posting authority granting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising. In the posting permission method executed by the computer
Area information acquisition step to acquire area information indicating the area specified by the founder who requests the establishment of a community that can post information and receive posted information via the network.
A storage control step in which the acquired area information and the community identification information that identifies the community are associated and stored in a storage means.
A location information acquisition step for acquiring location information indicating the location of a mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and
When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information is provided. The granting step of executing the process of granting the user the authority to post, regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area.
A method of granting posting authority, which is characterized by including. Computer,
Area information acquisition means for acquiring area information indicating the area specified by the founder who requests the establishment of a community where information can be posted and the posted information can be received via the network.
A storage control means for associating the acquired area information with the community identification information for identifying the community and storing the acquired area information in the storage means.
A location information acquisition means for acquiring location information indicating the location of a mobile terminal device used by a user different from the founder, and
When the position indicated by the acquired position information is included in the area indicated by the stored area information, information to the community identified by the community identification information stored in association with the area information is provided. The granting means for executing the process of granting the permission to post to the user regardless of whether or not the mobile terminal device is located in the area.
Posting authority granting program characterized by functioning as.

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