JP2021105970A - Terminal-side content distribution program terminal-side storage medium, terminal-side content distribution method, terminal-side content distribution device, server-side content distribution program, server-side storage medium, server-side content distribution method, and server-side content distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

To perform processing relating to highly effective content distribution.SOLUTION: A terminal-side content distribution program causes a computer of a terminal device 30 to execute content identification information acquisition processing for acquiring content identification information related to content information of a specific shop from a server together with a distribution condition relating to at least one of a distribution area and a distribution time of the content identification information, content identification information distribution processing for distributing the content identification information by means of broadcast in the case where a location of an own machine and a time satisfy the distribution condition, and content acquisition processing, in the case where content identification information distributed by the other machine is acquired, for sending the acquired content identification information to a server and acquiring content information related to the content identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention relates to a terminal-side content distribution program related to content distribution, a terminal-side storage medium, a terminal-side content distribution method, and a terminal-side content distribution device. The present invention also relates to a server-side content distribution program related to content distribution, a server-side storage medium, a server-side content distribution method, and a server-side content distribution device.

Conventionally, there is known a technique of acquiring content information of a store or the like distributed for advertising by transmitting and receiving to and from a content server by a terminal device such as a smartphone (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this technology, when a distribution request is issued from a terminal device, appropriate content information is selected by the content server and distributed to the terminal device. The user visits a favorite store with reference to the content information distributed from the content server to the terminal device in this way.

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However, with the above-mentioned technology, appropriate content information is distributed only when the content server can be accessed, and there is room for improvement in terms of the effectiveness of content distribution.

Therefore, as an example, the subject of the present invention is to provide a terminal-side content distribution program related to highly effective content distribution, a terminal-side storage medium, a terminal-side content distribution method, a terminal-side content distribution device, and the like. Be done. Further, as an example, the subject of the present invention is to provide a server-side content distribution program, a server-side storage medium, a server-side content distribution method, a server-side content distribution device, and the like related to such content distribution. ..

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the terminal-side content distribution program of the present invention provides a computer with content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store, and the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information. Content identification information acquisition processing acquired from the server together with the distribution conditions for at least one of the above, and content identification information distribution processing for broadcasting the content identification information when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions. When the content identification information distributed by another machine is acquired, the acquired content identification information is sent to the server, and the content acquisition process for acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information is executed. do.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the terminal-side storage medium of the present invention is characterized in that the above-mentioned terminal-side content distribution program is stored.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the terminal-side content distribution method of the present invention sets the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store to at least the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information. A content identification information acquisition process acquired from the server, a content identification information distribution process that distributes the content identification information by broadcast when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions, and the like. When the content identification information delivered by the machine is acquired, the content acquisition process of sending the acquired content identification information to the server and acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information is provided. ..

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the terminal-side content distribution device of the present invention provides the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store to at least the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information. Content identification information distribution that distributes the content identification information to other machines by broadcasting when the content identification information acquisition unit acquired from the server and the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions together with the distribution conditions related to one side. It is provided with a unit and a content acquisition unit that sends the content identification information to the server and acquires the content information associated with the content identification information when the content identification information distributed by the other machine is acquired. It is a feature.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the server-side content distribution program of the present invention relates to a computer regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store. When the condition setting process for setting the distribution condition, the content identification information sending process for sending the content identification information together with the distribution condition to the first terminal device, and the content identification information acquired from the second terminal device, the content identification information is used. It is characterized in that the content sending process of sending the associated content information to the second terminal device is executed.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the server-side storage medium of the present invention is characterized in that the above-mentioned server-side content distribution program is stored.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the server-side content distribution method of the present invention sets distribution conditions regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store. The content identification information sending step of sending the content identification information to the first terminal device together with the distribution condition, and the content associated with the content identification information when the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device. It is characterized by including a content sending step of sending information to the second terminal device.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the server-side content distribution device of the present invention sets conditions for setting distribution conditions regarding the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store. When the content identification information is acquired from the unit, the content identification information sending unit that sends the content identification information to the first terminal device together with the distribution conditions, and the content identification information from the second terminal device, the content information associated with the content identification information is obtained. It is characterized by including a content sending unit for sending to a second terminal device.

It is a schematic diagram which shows the information distribution system for distributing the content information of a store. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the functional block of the apparatus constructed by the computer in the server shown in FIG. 1 by executing a program. It is a schematic diagram which shows the primary content ID and the secondary content ID. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of user information. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of store use history information. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of store information. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of additional information. It is a schematic diagram which shows various information used for updating the delivery condition. It is a schematic diagram which shows how the delivery condition is updated based on various information shown in FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the functional block of the apparatus constructed by the computer in the store terminal apparatus shown in FIG. 1 by executing a program. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the functional block of the apparatus constructed by the computer in the terminal apparatus shown in FIG. 1 by executing a program. It is a figure which shows from the start to the middle of the flowchart which shows the information distribution process. It is a figure which shows from the continuation to the middle of FIG. 12 of the flowchart which shows the information distribution process. It is a figure which shows from the continuation to the middle of FIG. 13 of the flowchart which shows the information distribution process. It is a figure which shows from the continuation to the middle of FIG. 14 of the flowchart which shows the information distribution process. It is a figure which shows from the continuation to the end of FIG. 15 of the flowchart which shows the information distribution process. It is a figure which shows the flowchart which shows the process which concerns on the start of grouping among a plurality of terminal devices in the information distribution system shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows from the start to the middle of the flowchart which shows grouping. It is a figure which shows from the continuation to the end of FIG. 18 of the flowchart which shows grouping. It is a flowchart which shows the group confirmation / exclusion process which is executed after grouping. It is a flowchart which shows the grouping signal distribution processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The terminal-side content distribution program according to the embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to execute a content identification information acquisition process, a content identification information distribution process, and a content acquisition process. The content identification information acquisition process is a process of acquiring the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store from the server together with the distribution conditions relating to at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information. The content identification information distribution process is a process of broadcasting the content identification information when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions. The content acquisition process is a process of transmitting the acquired content identification information to the server and acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information when the content identification information distributed by another machine is acquired.

According to the content distribution program of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the terminal device possessed by the user who freely moves around. On top of that, the content identification information is appropriately distributed based on the position and time of the own machine using the distribution conditions acquired from the server in advance, so that highly effective content distribution can be performed on the terminal side. .. Further, by acquiring the content information via such content identification information distributed from another machine, it is possible to receive highly effective content distribution. As described above, the content distribution program of the present embodiment is a program related to highly effective content distribution.

Here, in the present embodiment, in the content acquisition process, when the content identification information is sent to the server, the position / time information representing at least one of the position and time when the content identification information is acquired is attached and sent to the server. It has become.

According to this configuration, effectiveness evaluation such as whether the content information based on the content identification information acquired at what position and time on the terminal side is effectively utilized can be performed on the server side, which is preferable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution conditions are updated on the server based on the usage status of the specific store using the location / time information and the content information. The content identification information distribution process is a process of distributing the content identification information based on the distribution conditions for receiving updates on the server.

According to this configuration, the terminal side can distribute the content identification information based on the distribution conditions with high accuracy in terms of effectiveness, which is preferable.

Further, the storage medium on the terminal side according to the embodiment of the present invention stores the above-mentioned program for content distribution on the terminal side.

According to the storage medium of the present embodiment, by reading the above-mentioned terminal-side content distribution program and executing it on a computer, highly effective content distribution can be performed on the terminal side. It is also possible to receive highly effective content distribution on the terminal side. As described above, the storage medium of the present embodiment is a storage medium for highly effective content distribution.

Further, the terminal-side content distribution method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a content identification information acquisition process, a content identification information distribution process, and a content acquisition process. The content identification information acquisition step is a step of acquiring the content identification information associated with the content information of the specific store from the server together with the distribution conditions relating to at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information. The content identification information distribution process is a process of broadcasting content identification information when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions. The content acquisition step is a step of sending the acquired content identification information to the server and acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information when the content identification information distributed by another machine is acquired.

According to the terminal-side content distribution method of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the terminal device owned by the user who freely moves around. On top of that, since the content identification information is appropriately distributed based on the position and time of the own machine using the distribution conditions, it is possible to perform highly effective content distribution on the terminal side. Further, by acquiring the content information via such content identification information distributed from another machine, it is possible to receive highly effective content distribution. As described above, the terminal-side content distribution method of the present embodiment is a method related to highly effective content distribution.

Further, the terminal-side content distribution device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a content identification information acquisition unit, a content identification information distribution unit, and a content acquisition unit. The content identification information acquisition unit acquires the content identification information associated with the content information of the specific store from the server together with the distribution conditions regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information. The content identification information distribution unit broadcasts the content identification information to other machines when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions. When the content acquisition unit acquires the content identification information distributed by another machine, it sends the content identification information to the server and acquires the content information associated with the content identification information.

According to the terminal-side content distribution device of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the terminal device owned by the user who freely moves around. On top of that, since the content identification information is appropriately distributed based on the position and time of the own machine using the distribution conditions, it is possible to perform highly effective content distribution on the terminal side. Further, by acquiring the content information via such content identification information distributed from another machine, it is possible to receive highly effective content distribution. As described above, the terminal-side content distribution device of the present embodiment is a device related to highly effective content distribution.

Further, the server-side content distribution program according to the embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to execute a condition setting process, a content identification information sending process, and a content sending process. The condition setting process is a process of setting a distribution condition regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of the specific store. The content identification information sending process is a process of sending the content identification information together with the distribution conditions to the first terminal device. The content sending process is a process of transmitting the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device when the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device.

According to the server-side content distribution program of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the first terminal device owned by the user who freely moves around. Then, the distribution conditions for performing appropriate distribution on the first terminal device as the distribution source are set and sent to the first terminal device. As a result, the content identification information is appropriately distributed in the first terminal device based on the distribution conditions, and the content information is acquired in the second terminal device via such content identification information, which is highly effective. Content can be distributed. As described above, the server-side content distribution program of the present embodiment is a program related to highly effective content distribution.

Here, the server-side content distribution program of the present embodiment causes the computer to further execute the position / time acquisition process and the store visit information acquisition process. The position / time acquisition process is a process of acquiring position / time information representing at least one of the position and time at which the second terminal device has acquired the content identification information from the second terminal device. The store visit information acquisition process is a process of acquiring store visit information representing a user's visit of the second terminal device from the store terminal device of a specific store. Then, in the present embodiment, the condition setting process is a process of updating the delivery condition based on the position / time information and the store visit information.

According to this configuration, the acquisition position and acquisition time of the content identification information when the user of the second terminal device visits the store and the content information is effectively utilized are reflected in the distribution conditions at any time, which is more effective. It is possible to deliver high-quality content.

Further, the server-side storage medium according to the embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the above-mentioned server-side content distribution program is stored.

According to the storage medium of the present embodiment, by reading the above-mentioned server-side content distribution program and executing it on a computer, highly effective content distribution can be performed on the server side. As described above, the storage medium of the present embodiment is a storage medium for highly effective content distribution.

Further, the server-side content distribution method according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a condition setting step and a content sending step. The condition setting step is a step of setting delivery conditions regarding at least one of the delivery area and the delivery time of the content identification information associated with the content information of the specific store. The content sending step is a step of transmitting the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device when the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device.

According to the server-side content distribution method of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the first terminal device owned by the user who freely moves around. Then, the distribution conditions for performing appropriate distribution on the first terminal device as the distribution source are set and sent to the first terminal device. As a result, the content identification information is appropriately distributed in the first terminal device based on the distribution conditions, and the content information is acquired in the second terminal device via such content identification information, which is highly effective. Content can be distributed. As described above, the server-side content distribution method of the present embodiment is a method related to highly effective content distribution.

Further, the server-side content distribution device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a condition setting unit, a content identification information transmission unit, and a content transmission unit. The condition setting unit sets distribution conditions regarding the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of the specific store. The content identification information sending unit sends the content identification information together with the distribution conditions to the first terminal device. When the content sending unit acquires the content identification information from the second terminal device, the content sending unit sends the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device.

According to the server-side content distribution device of the present embodiment, the content identification information associated with the content information can be distributed via the first terminal device owned by the user who freely moves around. Then, the distribution conditions for performing appropriate distribution on the first terminal device as the distribution source are set and sent to the first terminal device. As a result, the content identification information is appropriately distributed in the first terminal device based on the distribution conditions, and the content information is acquired in the second terminal device via such content identification information, which is highly effective. Content can be distributed. As described above, the server-side content distribution device of the present embodiment is a device related to highly effective content distribution.

Hereinafter, examples for solving the problem of performing processing related to highly effective content distribution will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an information distribution system for distributing store content information.

The information distribution system 1 shown in FIG. 1 connects a server 10, a store terminal device 20 installed in each of a plurality of store SHs, a plurality of terminal devices 30 each carried by a user, and these devices. It is equipped with a wireless / wired communication network 40.

Here, with respect to a plurality of store SHs, in the following description, when focusing on one store SH, it is referred to as a specific store SH1, and when referring to all stores, it is simply referred to as a store SH. Further, with respect to the plurality of terminal devices 30, when paying attention to one terminal device 30, the names of the first terminal device 31 and the second terminal device 32 are used.

In the information distribution system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the store terminal device 20 broadcasts information for store or product promotion to the inside or outside of the store. When the user passes near the store SH, the terminal device 30 receives the distribution information from the store terminal device 20, exchanges various information with the server 10 via the communication network 40, and then electronic coupons related to store use, etc. Is acquired by the terminal device 30. In addition, information is exchanged by broadcasting between a plurality of terminal devices 30, and electronic coupons and the like can be obtained by exchanging various information between these terminals and also with the server 10. Further, it is possible to form a group with a plurality of terminal devices 30 through the exchange of information by broadcasting between terminals.

First, the server 10 in the information distribution system 1 constructs a device having the following functional blocks by executing a program by the computer in the server 10.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram showing a functional block of a device constructed by a computer executing a program in the server shown in FIG. 1.

The server 10 constructs a server-side content distribution device 100 having the following functional blocks when the computer executes a program. The server-side content distribution device 100 includes a secondary content ID sending unit 101, a secondary content sending unit 102, a privilege sending unit 103, a primary content sending unit 104, a judgment processing unit 105, and a group privilege generating unit 106. .. Further, the server-side content distribution device 100 includes a user information storage unit 107, a store usage history storage unit 108, an information memory 109, an update processing unit 110, an additional information generation unit 111, a condition setting unit 112, and a position / time acquisition unit 113. It also has a store visit information acquisition unit 114.

The computer of the server 10 executes a server-side content distribution program in order to operate as each functional block of the server-side content distribution device 100. This server-side content distribution program is stored in a storage medium such as a hard disk mounted on the computer of the server 10. The storage medium for storing the server-side content distribution program is not limited to this, and may be any storage medium mounted on another computer connected to the computer of the server 10 or an external storage device. It may be a portable storage medium or the like.

The secondary content ID sending unit 101 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the secondary content ID sending process. The secondary content ID sending process is a process of sending a secondary content ID, which will be described later, to any one of the first terminal devices 31.

The word "ID" used in the following description expresses a code as identification information, but the identification information referred to here is not limited to this ID (code), and is used to identify an object. If it is the information of, the specific information mode is not questioned.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a primary content ID and a secondary content ID.

The primary content ID 20a is an individual ID for each store SH distributed from the store terminal devices 20 of each of the plurality of store SHs constituting the information distribution system 1 of FIG. 1 to an unspecified number of terminal devices 30 by broadcasting. be. The primary content ID 20a is associated with the content information 20b in each store SH.

The content information 20b is information pre-registered in the server 10 from the store terminal devices 20 of the plurality of store SHs constituting the information distribution system 1 of FIG. 1 via the communication network 40, and is stored in the information memory 109. The content information 20b of each store SH is information including advertisement information of the store SH, store genre, coupons that can be used when using the store, and the like.

A primary content ID 20a is assigned to each of the plurality of store SHs, and each primary content ID 20a is stored in the information memory 109 in association with the content information 20b of each store SH. The storage of the primary content ID 20a is performed together with the pre-registration of each content information 20b.

In the information distribution system 1 of FIG. 1, the primary content ID 20a is broadcastly distributed from the store terminal device 20 of the store SH. Then, when the terminal device 30 of the user passing through the distribution area of the broadcast receives and acquires the primary content ID 20a, the terminal device 30 sends the primary content ID 20a to the server 10. In the server 10, the information memory 109 is searched by the sent primary content ID 20a, and the content information 20b associated with the primary content ID 20a is sent to the terminal device 30. When a user who sees the content information 20b acquired in this way on the terminal device 30 visits the store indicated by the content information 20b, it is determined whether or not certain conditions are satisfied, and then the secondary content ID 101a is used. Is sent to the terminal device 30 via the server 10.

The secondary content ID 101a is associated with the content information 20b and the individual ID 30a that identifies the terminal device 30 related to the series of information distribution, and is information generated in this series of information distribution.

When the secondary content ID sending unit 101 shown in FIG. 2 acquires the primary store visit information regarding the user's visit of the first terminal device 31 from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1, the above secondary content ID 101a is assigned. 1 This is a process of sending to the terminal device 31. This primary visit information also indicates whether or not the coupon included in the content information 20b is used. The acquisition of the primary store visit information by the secondary content ID sending unit 101 is performed via the store visit information acquisition unit 114, which will be described later.

In the information distribution system 1 of FIG. 1, the first terminal device 31 that has acquired the secondary content ID 101a distributes the secondary content ID 101a to an unspecified number of terminal devices 30 by broadcasting while being carried by the user and moving. do. Then, when any one of the second terminal devices 32 receives and acquires the secondary content ID 101a, the second terminal device 32 sends the secondary content ID 101a to the server 10.

The secondary content sending unit 102 shown in FIG. 2 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the secondary content sending process. The secondary content sending process is a process of transmitting the content information 20b related to the secondary content ID 101a to the second terminal device 32 when the secondary content ID 101a is acquired from the second terminal device 32.

Further, the secondary content sending unit 102 represents a position / time representing both the position and the time when the second terminal device 32 acquired the secondary content ID 101a together with the above-mentioned secondary content ID 101a from the second terminal device 32. Information is also acquired and recorded. The acquisition of the position / time information in the secondary content sending unit 102 is performed via the position / time acquisition unit 113 described later.

The privilege sending unit 103 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the privilege sending process. In the privilege sending process, when the secondary store visit information regarding the visit of the specific store SH1 indicated by the content information 20b related to the secondary content ID 101a of the user of the second terminal device 32 is acquired from the store terminal device 20, the privilege information is obtained from the first terminal device. This is the process of sending to 31. The secondary store visit information also indicates whether or not the coupon is used, similar to the primary store visit information described above. In addition, the secondary store visit information is also acquired by the privilege sending unit 103 via the store visit information acquisition unit 114, which will be described later.

The privilege information is returned to the first terminal device 31 in return for encouraging the user of the second terminal device 32 to visit the specific store SH1 or use the specific store SH1 by distributing the secondary content ID 101a. This is information related to benefits such as coupons and points related to the use of store SH1. This privilege information will be available the next time the first terminal device 31 visits the specific store SH1.

The primary content sending unit 104 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the primary content sending process. In the primary content sending process, when the first terminal device 31 that receives and acquires the primary content ID 20a broadcasted from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1 sends the acquired primary content ID 20a to the server 10. This is the process to be executed. The primary content sending process is a process in which when the primary content ID 20a is acquired from the first terminal device 31, the content information 20b corresponding to the primary content ID 20a is sent to the first terminal device 31.

The judgment processing unit 105 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the judgment processing. The determination process is a process for determining whether or not the secondary content ID 101a can be transmitted to the first terminal device 31 which is the sender of the primary content ID 20a. The judgment criteria used for the judgment in this judgment process are set in each of the plurality of store SHs and pre-registered in the server 10 together with the content information 20b. As the judgment criteria, for example, the criteria that the number of times the user visits the store SH is equal to or more than the threshold value, the criteria that the user purchases the product at the store SH is equal to or more than the predetermined amount, and the user is given a privilege. An example is a standard such as the number of times.

When the secondary content ID sending unit 101 acquires the above-mentioned primary store visit information, the secondary content ID sending unit 101 sends the secondary content ID 101a to the first terminal device 31 according to the judgment result of the judgment processing unit 105.

Here, in the information distribution system 1 of FIG. 1, as described above, grouping in which a group is formed by a plurality of terminal devices 30 is possible through the exchange of information by broadcasting between terminals. Then, when the users of the terminal devices 30 constituting this group visit the store SH together, they can receive benefits such as group discounts.

The group privilege generation unit 106 shown in FIG. 2 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the group privilege generation process. The group privilege generation process is a process of generating group privilege information when group information is acquired from the terminal device 30 together with the primary content ID 20a or the secondary content ID 101a related to the specific store SH1. The group information is information indicating that the terminal device 30 that has sent this information constitutes a group with another terminal device 30. The group referred to here means that users carrying the terminal device 30 act together. Group privilege information is information related to benefits such as group discounts related to the use of the specific store SH1 in a group.

The user information storage unit 107 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the user information storage process. The user information storage process is a process of storing user information related to the attributes of an arbitrary user.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of user information.

The user information 107a shown as an example in FIG. 4 is information indicating the individual ID 30a, gender, and age of the terminal device 30 owned by the user as information regarding the attributes of the user.

The user information storage unit 107 of FIG. 2 acquires such user information 107a and stores it in the information memory 109. This user information 107a is sent from the terminal device 30 of the user to the server 10 or directly to the server 10 when the user visits the store SH or registers the service, and is stored in the information memory 109. ..

The store usage history storage unit 108 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the store usage history storage process. The store usage history storage process is a process of storing store usage history information indicating the history of the store SH used for each user.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of store usage history information.

The store usage history information 108a shown as an example in FIG. 5 is associated with the individual ID 30a of each user, and for the store SH used by the user, the store genre, the store name, the number of store visits, and the store visits at each store visit. Information indicating the time. The store usage history information 108a is generated based on the store visit information sent to the server 10 in response to the exchange of information between the store terminal device 20 and the terminal device 30 when the user visits the store, and is stored in the information memory 109.

Further, in the present embodiment, the store usage history storage unit 108 stores the store usage history information 108a as well as the store information described below.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of store information.

The store information 108b shown as an example in FIG. 6 is stored for each store SH, and has basic information 108c and update information 108d. The basic information 108c is advertising information and information indicating a store genre that are also used in the content information 20b of the store SH. The update information 108d is information indicating the individual ID of each visitor terminal, the visit time of each visitor, the gender and age group of each visitor, and the number of visits of each visitor, and is the visit information from the store terminal device 20. It will be updated as appropriate based on.

The information memory 109 shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to a memory area used for storing various information related to execution of a server-side content distribution program among the storage media mounted on the computer of the server 10.

The update processing unit 110 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the update processing. In the update process, when the store visit information including the user information 107a of the user representing the visit of the user of the arbitrary terminal device 30 is acquired from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1, the stored contents in the information memory 109 are stored in the store. It is a process to update based on information.

The additional information generation unit 111 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the additional information generation process. The additional information generation process is a process of generating the additional information described below when the secondary content ID 101a is acquired from the second terminal device 32.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of additional information.

The additional information 111a shown as an example in FIG. 7 is information based on at least one of the user information 107a and the store usage history information 108a related to the first terminal device 31 of the individual ID 30a associated with the secondary content ID 101a. Is. The additional information 111a is the user of the first terminal device 31, which is the distribution source of the secondary content ID 101a, that is, the gender and age group of the distributor, and the number of times the distributor visits the store SH related to the secondary content ID 101a. This is information indicating.

The additional information generation unit 111 shown in FIG. 2 generates such additional information 111a in response to the acquisition of the secondary content ID 101a from the second terminal device 32.

Then, when the secondary content sending unit 102 sends the content information 20b of the specific store SH1 to the second terminal device 32 in response to the acquisition of the secondary content ID 101a, the above additional information 111a is added to the content information 20b. And send.

The condition setting unit 112 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the condition setting process. The condition setting process is a process of setting distribution conditions regarding both the distribution area and the distribution time of the primary content ID 20a associated with the content information 20b of the specific store SH1.

Then, the secondary content ID sending unit 101 sends the secondary content ID 101a to the first terminal device 31 together with the above distribution conditions.

The position / time acquisition unit 113 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the position / time acquisition process. The position / time acquisition process is a process of acquiring position / time information representing both the position and the time when the second terminal device 32 has acquired the secondary content ID 101a from the first terminal device 31 from the second terminal device 32. be. The position / time information acquired by the position / time acquisition unit 113 is passed to the condition setting unit 112 and also to the secondary content sending unit 102. As described above, the acquisition of the position / time information in the secondary content sending unit 102 is performed via the position / time acquisition unit 113.

The store visit information acquisition unit 114 is constructed by the computer of the server 10 executing the store visit information acquisition process. The store visit information acquisition process is a process of acquiring secondary store visit information representing a user's visit of the second terminal device 32 from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1. Further, the store visit information acquisition process is also a process of acquiring the primary store visit information indicating the user's visit of the first terminal device 31 from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1. The primary store visit information and the secondary store visit information acquired by the store visit information acquisition unit 114 are passed to the condition setting unit 112. Further, the primary store visit information is also passed to the secondary content ID sending unit 101, and the secondary store visit information is also passed to the privilege sending unit 103. As described above, the acquisition of the primary store visit information by the secondary content ID sending unit 101 and the acquisition of the secondary store visit information by the privilege sending unit 103 are performed through the store visit information acquisition unit 114.

Then, the condition setting unit 112 updates the distribution condition of the secondary content ID 101a in the first terminal device 31 based on the above-mentioned position / time information and store visit information.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing various information used for updating the distribution condition, and FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing how the distribution condition is updated based on the various information shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 shows the individual ID 30a of the terminal device 30 used for updating the distribution conditions, the secondary content ID 101a, the position / time information 113a, and the store visit information 114a in a tabular format. From this information, it is possible to know at what position and time the user who acquired the secondary content ID 101a came to the store SH related to the secondary content ID 101a, and the effectiveness of the distribution. In this embodiment, based on the effectiveness grasped in this way, at least one of the distribution area 112a and the distribution time 112b of the secondary content ID 101a under the distribution conditions is at any time as shown in FIG. Will be updated to.

In the example of FIG. 9, first, from the store terminal device 20 of each store SH, a predetermined circular area 112a-1 as a default distribution area 112a and all day as a default distribution time 112b are set as default distribution conditions. Pre-registered. After that, when various information shown in FIG. 8 is aggregated over a certain period of time, statistical processing is performed on the aggregated information, and the validity 112c for the distribution area and the distribution time is obtained. Then, the delivery conditions are updated based on the validity 112c. In the example of FIG. 9, based on the daytime effectiveness 112c, the daytime delivery condition consisting of the delivery area 112a-2 corresponding to the daytime delivery time 112b-1 and the delivery corresponding to the nighttime delivery time 112b-2. The delivery conditions for nighttime consisting of regions 112a-3 and the delivery conditions are updated.

The secondary content ID sending unit 101 of FIG. 2 sends the secondary content ID 101a to the first terminal device 31 together with the latest distribution conditions updated as described above. Then, the first terminal device 31 broadcasts the highly effective secondary content ID 101a based on the latest distribution conditions.

FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram showing a functional block of a device constructed by a computer executing a program in the store terminal device shown in FIG. 1.

Although only the functional blocks related to the content distribution are shown in FIG. 10, when the store terminal device 20 is also connected to the payment device, in addition to these, the store accepts payment, etc. Various functional blocks related to operation are constructed. A store terminal program for constructing these functional blocks is stored in a storage medium mounted on the computer of the store terminal device 20. The storage medium for storing the store terminal program is not limited to this, and may be any storage medium mounted on another computer connected to the computer of the store terminal device 20 or an external storage device. It may be a portable storage medium or the like.

Hereinafter, the store terminal device 20 will be described with a focus on the functional block related to the content distribution.

The store terminal device 20 includes a primary content ID sending unit 201, a store visit information generation unit 202, and a store visit information sending unit 203.

The primary content ID sending unit 201 is constructed by the computer of the store terminal device 20 executing the primary content ID sending process. In the primary content ID sending process, the primary content ID 20a associated with the content information 20b of the store SH is broadcasted to an unspecified number of terminal devices 30 inside or outside the store, which is the communication range area of the store terminal device 20. It is a process to deliver.

The store visit information generation unit 202 is constructed by the computer of the store terminal device 20 executing the store visit information generation process. In the store visit information generation process, when a user of an arbitrary terminal device 30 visits the store, user information 107a is acquired by exchanging information with the terminal device 30, and this information is used when the user visits the store or has visited the store in the past. This is a process for generating store visit information by adding the number of store visits and the like.

The store visit information sending unit 203 is constructed by the computer of the store terminal device 20 executing the store visit information sending process. The store visit information sending process is a process of sending the store visit information generated by the store visit information generation unit 202 to the server 10.

FIG. 11 is a schematic block diagram showing a functional block of a device constructed by a computer executing a program in the terminal device shown in FIG.

The computer in the terminal device 30 is a combination of one or a plurality of processors mounted on the terminal device 30 such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, and hardware such as a communication unit and a display screen.

The terminal device 30 constructs three types of devices, each of which has a functional block described later, by executing a program by the computer. That is, the terminal device 30 constructs the terminal-side content distribution device 310 by executing the terminal-side content distribution program. Further, the terminal device 30 constructs the content acquisition device 320 by executing the content acquisition program. Then, the terminal device 30 constructs the grouping device 330 by executing the grouping program.

The above program executed by the computer of the terminal device 30 is stored in a storage medium mounted on the computer of the terminal device 30. The storage medium for storing these programs is not limited to this, and may be a storage medium mounted on another computer connected to the computer of the terminal device 30 or an external storage device, and is an arbitrary portable type. It may be a storage medium or the like.

First, the terminal-side content distribution device 310 will be described. The terminal-side content distribution device 310 includes a primary content acquisition unit 311, a secondary content ID acquisition unit 312, a secondary content ID distribution unit 313, and a secondary content acquisition unit 314.

The primary content acquisition unit 311 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the primary content acquisition process. In the primary content acquisition process, when the primary content ID 20a is acquired from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1, the primary content ID 20a is sent to the server 10 and the content information 20b associated with the primary content ID 20a is acquired. It is a process.

The secondary content ID acquisition unit 312 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content ID acquisition process. The secondary content ID acquisition process is a process of acquiring the secondary content ID 101a related to the specific store SH1 from the server 10 together with the distribution conditions of the secondary content ID 101a.

The secondary content ID distribution unit 313 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content ID distribution process. The secondary content ID distribution process is a process of broadcasting the secondary content ID 101a when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions. Further, the secondary content ID distribution process is also a process of distributing the secondary content ID 101a based on the distribution conditions for receiving updates on the server 10 as described above.

The secondary content acquisition unit 314 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content acquisition process. The secondary content acquisition process is a process of sending the acquired secondary content ID 101a to the server 10 and acquiring the content information 20b associated with the secondary content ID 101a when the secondary content ID 101a distributed by another device is acquired. be. Further, the secondary content acquisition process is also a process in which when the secondary content ID 101a is sent to the server 10, the position / time information 113a related to the acquisition of the secondary content ID 101a is attached and sent to the server 10. The secondary content acquisition unit 314 is substantially equivalent to the content acquisition device 320 described below.

Next, the content acquisition device 320 will be described. The content acquisition device 320 includes a secondary content ID acquisition unit 321, a secondary content ID transmission unit 322, and a secondary content acquisition unit 323.

The secondary content ID acquisition unit 321 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content ID acquisition process. The secondary content ID acquisition process is a process for acquiring the secondary content ID 101a broadcasted from an arbitrary terminal device 30.

The secondary content ID sending unit 322 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content ID sending process. The secondary content ID sending process is a process of sending the secondary content ID 101a to the server 10.

The secondary content acquisition unit 323 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content acquisition process. The secondary content acquisition process is a process of acquiring the content information 20b associated with the secondary content ID 101a together with the above-mentioned additional information 111a.

Next, the grouping device 330 will be described. The grouping device 330 includes a grouping signal distribution unit 331, a group candidate setting unit 332, a group ID issuing unit 333, a received data memory 334, and a group memory 335. Further, the grouping device 330 includes an approval reply unit 336, a secondary content acquisition unit 337, a group exclusion setting unit 338, and a confirmation reply unit 339.

The grouping signal distribution unit 331 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the grouping signal distribution process. The grouping signal distribution process is a process of broadcasting a grouping signal of the own machine that can be used for grouping with other machines and identifies the own machine.

The group candidate setting unit 332 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the group candidate setting process. The group candidate setting process is a process of setting the other machine as a group candidate when the grouping signal of the other machine having a predetermined strength or higher for identifying the other machine is continuously acquired for a predetermined time. At this time, the progress until the acquisition of the grouping signal of another device reaches a predetermined time is stored in the received data memory 334.

The group ID issuing unit 333 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the group ID issuing process. The group ID issuance process is a process of sending a group approval request to another machine that has become a group candidate and issuing a group ID that identifies the group to the other machine for which an approval response has been obtained. In this group ID issuance process, the issued group ID and individual IDs 30a of other machines that form a group together with the own machine are stored in the group memory 335.

Here, in this embodiment, the group ID is the identification information that identifies the group as well as the constituent machines of the group. Then, when the own machine belongs to the group, the grouping signal distribution unit 331 distributes the group ID as the own machine grouping signal. On the other hand, when the own machine does not belong to the group, the grouping signal distribution unit 331 distributes the individual ID 30a for identifying the own machine as the own machine grouping signal.

Further, the group candidate setting unit 332 and the group ID issuing unit 333 set the group candidate and issue the group ID according to the type of the grouping signal of the other machine acquired from the other machine.

The received data memory 334 corresponds to a memory area used for storing the progress of the grouping signal of another device among the storage media mounted on the computer of the terminal device 30.

The group memory 335 corresponds to a memory area used for storing the above-mentioned group ID, individual ID 30a of another device, or the like among the storage media mounted on the computer of the terminal device 30.

The approval reply unit 336 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the approval reply process. The approval reply process is a process of returning an approval response when a group approval request is obtained from another machine.

The secondary content acquisition unit 337 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the secondary content acquisition process. The secondary content acquisition process is a process of sending group information indicating that a group is formed to the server 10 when the secondary content ID 101a related to the specific store SH1 is acquired. Further, the secondary content acquisition process is a process of acquiring the content information 20b of the specific store SH1 and the privilege information related to the privilege such as the group discount related to the use of the specific store SH1 in the group.

The group exclusion setting unit 338 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the group exclusion setting process. In the group exclusion setting process, when a group ID having a predetermined strength or higher cannot be obtained from one component of the group within a predetermined time, a confirmation request for confirming the existence of the one component is sent to all the components of the group. It is a process to send. Then, the group exclusion setting process is a process of excluding one of the above-mentioned constituent machines from the group when an acknowledgment cannot be obtained from any of the constituent machines.

The confirmation reply unit 339 is constructed by the computer of the terminal device 30 executing the confirmation reply process. The confirmation reply process is a process of returning a confirmation response when the above confirmation request is obtained from any of the constituent machines of the group.

Further, when one constituent machine is excluded from the group by the group exclusion setting unit 338, the group ID issuing unit 333 discards the group ID of the group. Then, when the group ID issuing unit 333 has a constituent machine other than the own machine in the group, the group ID issuing unit 333 issues a new group ID that identifies a new group excluding the above-mentioned one constituent machine. It has become.

Next, the information distribution process executed by the information distribution system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 16.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing from the start to the middle of the flowchart showing the information distribution process. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the information distribution process from the continuation to the middle of FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing from the continuation of FIG. 13 to the middle of the flowchart showing the information distribution process. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the information distribution process from the continuation to the middle of FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing the information distribution process from the continuation to the end of FIG.

The flowcharts shown in these figures start when a program related to information distribution processing is started in each of the server 10, the store terminal device 20, and the plurality of terminal devices 30. In FIGS. 12 to 16, the flowchart of the terminal device 30 is shown focusing on two of the plurality of terminal devices 30, that is, the first terminal device 31 and the second terminal device 32.

When the process starts, first, the store terminal device 20 executes the primary content ID sending step (step S11). In the primary content ID sending step (step S11), the primary content ID 20a is broadcast to the outside of the store.

When there is a terminal device 30 that has entered the broadcast distribution area in the store terminal device 20, this is designated as the first terminal device 31, and the primary content ID acquisition step (step S12) is executed in the first terminal device 31. In the primary content ID acquisition step (step S12), the primary content ID 20a from the store terminal device 20 is received and acquired. Subsequently, the first terminal side group determination step (step S13) is executed. In the first terminal side group determination step (step S13), whether or not the own unit constitutes a group with another unit is determined by referring to the group memory 335 shown in FIG. When the group is configured (YES determination in step S13), the primary content ID sending step with group information (step S14) is executed. In this primary content ID sending step (step S14), the primary content ID 20a is sent to the server together with the group information indicating that the group is formed. On the other hand, when the group is not formed (NO determination in step S13), the primary content ID sending step without group information (step S15) is executed. In this primary content ID sending step (step S15), only the primary content ID 20a is sent to the server. The transmission of the primary content ID 20a by these primary content ID transmission steps (step S14, step S15) is performed by unicast.

When the first terminal device 31 executes these series of processes, the server 10 first executes the primary content ID acquisition step (step S16). In the primary content ID acquisition step (step S16), the primary content ID 20a from the first terminal device 31 is received and acquired. Subsequently, the server-side group determination step (step S17) is executed. In the server-side group determination step (step S17), it is determined whether or not the first terminal device 31 constitutes a group depending on the presence or absence of group information. When the group is configured (YES determination in step S17), the group privilege generation step (step S18) is executed, and then the primary content sending step (step S19) is executed. In the group privilege generation step (step S18), group privilege information relating to the privilege related to the use in the group is generated. In the primary content sending step (step S19) following the group privilege generation step (step S18), the content information 20b corresponding to the primary content ID 20a is sent to the first terminal device 31 together with the group privilege information. On the other hand, when the group is not formed (NO determination in step S17), the group privilege generation step (step S18) is omitted and the primary content sending step (step S19) is executed. In this case, only the content information 20b is sent to the first terminal device 31. Information is also sent by unicast in the primary content sending step (step S19).

When the content information 20b is sent from the server 10 in this way, the first terminal device 31 executes the primary content acquisition step (step S20). In the primary content acquisition step (step S20), the content information 20b from the server 10 is acquired. The processing of steps S12 to S14 and step S20 in the first terminal device 31 is a content acquisition step of acquiring the content information 20b via the primary content ID 20a.

After that, when the user of the first terminal device 31 visits the specific store SH1 indicated by the content information 20b, the store visit / check-in step (step S21) is executed in the first terminal device 31. In the store visit / check-in process (step S21), the first terminal device 31 is connected to the store terminal device 20 via a short-range wireless communication means such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) in the store. , User information 107a and the like are sent from the first terminal device 31 to the store terminal device 20. In addition, the store visit / check-in process may be a process of using (applying) coupons or the like.

Then, in the store terminal device 20, the store visit information generation / sending step (step S22) based on the sent user information 107a and the like is executed. In the store visit information generation / sending step (step S22), primary store visit information including user information 107a representing the user's visit of the first terminal device 31 is generated and sent to the server 10. Regarding the store visit / check-in process in step S21, the store visit information is transmitted from the first terminal device 31 to the store terminal device 20, but it may be transmitted from the first terminal device 31 to the server 10. At this time, the ID of the store terminal device or the position information of the first terminal device 31 may be used as proof of the visit to the store. Further, if the primary content ID is set unique to the store terminal device, the primary content acquisition operation (S14, S15 to S19) itself can be used as the store visit / check-in process.

The server 10 executes the user information storage step (step S23) and the store use history storage step (step S24) based on the primary store visit information from the store terminal device 20. In the user information storage step (step S23), the user information 107a included in the primary store visit information is stored. When the user information 107a this time is related to the same person as the user of the user information 107a already stored, the latest user information 107a is updated. In the store usage history storage step (step S24), when the user visits a new store SH, the store usage history information 108a related to the store SH is newly stored. Further, in the case of revisiting the store SH that has been visited in the past, the store usage history information 108a is updated.

Next, the server 10 executes a condition setting step (step S25) regarding the distribution condition of the secondary content ID 101a of the specific store SH1 that the user of the first terminal device 31 has visited this time. Further, the server 10 executes the additional information generation step (step S26). In the additional information generation step (step S26), additional information 111a to be added to the secondary content ID 101a is generated based on the user information 107a included in the above primary store visit information and the store usage history information 108a. ..

Subsequently, the server 10 executes a determination step (step S27) regarding sending the secondary content ID 101a. In the determination step (step S27), it is determined whether or not the secondary content ID 101a can be sent based on the determination criteria set in the specific store SH1. If the server cannot be sent (NO determination in step S27), the server 10 returns immediately after the start and the subsequent processing is repeated. On the other hand, if transmission is possible (YES determination in step S27), the secondary content ID transmission step (step S28) is executed. In the secondary content ID sending step (step S28), the secondary content ID 101a is unicastly sent to the first terminal device 31 together with the distribution conditions.

In the first terminal device 31, the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S29) is executed. In the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S29), the secondary content ID 101a sent from the server 10 and the distribution conditions are acquired. Subsequently, the condition determination step (step S30) is executed. In the condition determination step (step S30), it is determined whether or not the position and time of the own machine satisfy the delivery condition. If the delivery condition is not satisfied (NO determination in step S30), the condition determination step (step S30) is repeated until the distribution condition is satisfied due to the movement of the user and the passage of time. Then, when the distribution condition is satisfied (YES determination in step S30), the secondary content ID distribution step (step S31) is executed. In the secondary content ID distribution step (step S31), the secondary content ID 101a is broadcast and distributed to an unspecified number of terminal devices 30. It should be noted that the latest delivery conditions may be inquired to the server when the conditions are determined.

If there is another terminal device 30 that has entered the broadcast distribution area by the first terminal device 31, this terminal device 30 is designated as the second terminal device 32, and the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S32) in the second terminal device 32. ) Is executed. In the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S32), the secondary content ID 101a from the first terminal device 31 is received and acquired. Subsequently, the second terminal side group determination step (step S33) is executed. In the second terminal side group determination step (step S33), it is determined whether or not the own machine constitutes a group. When the group is configured (YES determination in step S33), the secondary content ID sending step with group information (step S34) is executed. In this secondary content ID sending step (step S34), the secondary content ID 101a is sent to the server together with the group information. At this time, in the secondary content ID sending step (step S34), the position / time information 113a representing the position and time when the second terminal device 32 acquires the secondary content ID 101a is attached and sent to the server together. Be done. On the other hand, when the group is not formed (NO determination in step S33), the secondary content ID sending step without group information (step S35) is executed. In this secondary content ID sending step (step S35), only the secondary content ID 101a and the position / time information 113a are sent to the server. The secondary content ID 101a and the like are sent by unicast in these secondary content ID sending steps (step S34, step S35).

Subsequently, in the server 10, the secondary content ID 101a is acquired from the second terminal device 32 by the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S36), and the second terminal device 32 constitutes a group in the server-side group determination step (step S37). It is judged whether or not it is done. If it is configured (YES determination in step S37), the group privilege information is generated in the group privilege generation step (step S38), and the content information 20b and the group privilege information are the first in the secondary content sending process (step S39). 2 It is sent to the terminal device 32. On the other hand, when the group is not formed (NO determination in step S37), the group privilege generation step (step S38) is omitted, and only the content information 20b is the second terminal device 32 in the secondary content sending step (step S39). Will be sent to. Information is also sent by unicast in the secondary content sending step (step S39).

When the content information 20b is sent from the server 10 in this way, the secondary content acquisition step (step S40) is executed by the second terminal device 32, and the content information 20b from the server 10 is acquired.

After that, when the user of the second terminal device 32 visits the specific store SH1 indicated by the content information 20b, the store visit / check-in step (step S41) is executed in the second terminal device 32. In the store visit / check-in process (step S41), user information 107a and the like are transmitted from the second terminal device 32 to the store terminal device 20 via short-range wireless communication such as wireless LAN (Local Area Network) and Bluetooth (registered trademark). Will be sent. In addition, the store visit / check-in process may be a process of using (applying) coupons or the like.

In the store terminal device 20, the store visit information generation / sending step (step S42) based on the sent user information 107a and the like is executed. In the store visit information generation / sending step (step S42), secondary store visit information including user information 107a representing the user's visit of the second terminal device 32 is generated and sent to the server 10. Regarding the store visit / check-in process in step S41, the store visit information is transmitted from the second terminal device 32 to the store terminal device 20, but it may be transmitted from the second terminal device 32 to the server 10. At this time, the ID and location information of the store terminal device may be used as proof of visit.

When the server 10 acquires the secondary store visit information from the store terminal device 20, the privilege sending process (step S43) is executed. In the privilege sending step (step S43), privilege information such as a coupon related to the use of the specific store is generated and sent to the first terminal device 31 in return for the content distribution.

Subsequently, the server 10 executes a user information storage step (step S44) and a store usage history storage step (step S45) based on the secondary store visit information from the store terminal device 20. In the user information storage step (step S44), the user information 107a of the second terminal device 32 included in the secondary store visit information is stored. When the user information 107a this time is related to the same person as the user of the user information 107a already stored, the latest user information 107a is updated. In the store usage history storage step (step S45), when the user visits a new store SH, the store usage history information 108a related to this store SH is newly stored. Further, in the case of revisiting the store SH that has been visited in the past, the store usage history information 108a is updated.

Next, the server 10 executes a condition update step (step S46) for the secondary content ID 101a of the specific store SH1 that the user of the second terminal device 32 has visited this time. In the condition updating step (step S46), the distribution condition of the secondary content ID 101a of the specific store SH1 is updated based on the position / time information 113a sent from the second terminal device 32 in step S34 or step S35.

After that, the end determination step (step S47) is executed on the server 10. In the end determination step (step S47), it is determined whether or not the end of the program related to the information distribution process or the instruction to turn off the power is given. If the end of the program or the instruction to turn off the power is not given (NO determination in step S47), the process returns immediately after the start and the subsequent processing is repeated. When an instruction is given (YES determination in step S47), the process on the server 10 related to the information distribution process ends.

In the store terminal device 20, the end determination step (step S48) is executed after the secondary store visit information is sent in step S42. In the end determination step (step S48), it is determined whether or not the end of the program related to the information distribution process or the instruction to turn off the power is given. If the end of the program or the instruction to turn off the power is not given (NO determination in step S48), the process returns immediately after the start and the subsequent processing is repeated. When the instruction is given (YES determination in step S47), the processing in the store terminal device 20 related to the information distribution processing ends.

In the first terminal device 31, after receiving the privilege information from the server 10 in step S43, the reception confirmation step (step S49) for the secondary content ID 101a related to any store SH broadcasted from another device. Is executed. When there is a reception (YES determination in step S49), this time, the own machine becomes the second terminal device 32, heads for the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S32) in the processing of the second terminal device 32, and thereafter, the second The processing as the two-terminal device 32 is continued.

On the other hand, when the secondary content ID 101a is not received from the other device (NO determination in step S49), the first terminal device 31 is a step of confirming the reception of the primary content ID 20a from the store terminal device 20 of the other store SH. (Step S50) is executed. When there is a reception (YES determination in step S50), the process returns to the primary content ID acquisition step (step S12), and the subsequent processing is repeated. When the primary content ID 20a related to the other store SH is not received (NO determination in step S50), the end determination step (step S51) is executed. In the end determination step (step S51), it is determined whether or not the end of the program related to the information distribution process or the instruction to turn off the power is given. When the end of the program or the instruction to turn off the power is not given (NO determination in step S51), the process returns to the condition determination step (step S30) relating to the distribution of the secondary content ID 101a of the specific store SH1 and the subsequent processing is repeated. When an instruction is given (50 determination in step S47), the processing in the first terminal device 31 related to the information distribution processing ends.

In the second terminal device 32, after the store visit / check-in step (step S41), the reception confirmation step (step S52) for the primary content ID 20a from the store terminal device 20 of any store SH is executed. When there is a reception (YES determination in step S52), this time the own device becomes the first terminal device 31, heads for the primary content ID acquisition step (step S12) in the processing of the first terminal device 31, and thereafter, the first. Processing as 1 terminal device 31 is continued.

On the other hand, when the primary content ID 20a is not received (NO determination in step S52), the second terminal device 32 executes the reception confirmation step (step S53) again for the secondary content ID 101a. When there is another reception (YES determination in step S53), the process returns to the secondary content ID acquisition step (step S32), and the subsequent processing is repeated. If there is no reception again (NO determination in step S53), the end determination step (step S54) is executed. In the end determination step (step S54), it is determined whether or not the end of the program related to the information distribution process or the instruction to turn off the power is given. If the end of the program or the instruction to turn off the power is not given (NO determination in step S54), the process returns immediately after the start of the second terminal device 32 and the subsequent processing is repeated. When an instruction is given (YES determination in step S54), the processing in the second terminal device 32 related to the information distribution processing ends.

Of the information distribution processes described above, the process on the server 10 corresponds to an example of the server-side content distribution method. Further, the processing in the first terminal device 31 corresponds to an example of the terminal-side content distribution method. Then, the processing in the second terminal device 32 corresponds to an example of the content acquisition method.

Next, the grouping executed between the plurality of terminal devices 30 in the information distribution system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 17 to 21.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing a process related to the start of grouping among a plurality of terminal devices in the information distribution system shown in FIG.

The flowcharts shown in these figures start when any of the plurality of terminal devices 30 each executing the grouping program receives a grouping signal from another device to identify the other device.

The ID confirmation step (step S61) is executed in the terminal device 30 that has received the grouping signal of another device. In the ID confirmation step (step S61), when the own machine constitutes any group, whether or not the received grouping signal of the other machine is a group ID indicating the same group as the group belonging to the own machine. Judged. If the group IDs are the same group (YES determination in step S61), it is assumed that the grouping has already been completed, and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is not the group ID of the same group (NO determination in step S61), the grouping signal of the other machine is the group ID of the other group, or the grouping signal of the other machine is not the group ID but the individual ID 30a in the first place. Means. In these cases, first, the radio wave intensity confirmation step (step S62) is executed. In the radio field strength confirmation step (step S62), it is confirmed whether or not the radio wave strength of the grouping signal of another device is equal to or higher than the threshold value corresponding to the predetermined strength. When the radio wave strength is smaller than the threshold value (NO determination in step S61), it is assumed that the other device is a terminal device 30 of a completely different user at a position away from the own device and no grouping is required, and the process is terminated. ..

When the radio wave intensity is equal to or higher than the threshold value (YES determination in step S61), continuity confirmation for determining whether or not the other device grouping signal has continued for a predetermined time is executed in the subsequent steps.

First, in the first confirmation step (step S63), it is confirmed whether or not the same signal as the grouping signal of the other device is stored in the reception data memory 334 described above. If the same thing is not stored (NO determination in step S63), a new storage step (step S64) is executed. In the new storage step (step S64), the grouping signal of the other machine this time and the reception time thereof are stored in the reception data memory 334. In this case, it is premature for grouping to end the process and wait for the next reception.

When the same thing is stored in the received data memory 334 (YES determination in step S62), the second confirmation step (step S65) is executed. In the second confirmation step (step S65), it is confirmed whether or not the current reception is within a predetermined step time T_a from the time of receiving the same grouping signal of another device immediately before. If it is not within the step time T_a (NO determination in step S65), the storage reset step (step S66) is executed assuming that the continuity of the grouping signal of the other machine has been cut off. In the storage reset step (step S66), the previously stored contents of the other device grouping signal of this time in the received data memory 334 are discarded, and the other device grouping signal of this time and its reception time are newly stored again. After that, the process is finished and the next reception is waited for.

If the current reception is within the step time T_a from the previous time (YES determination in step S65), the third confirmation step (step S67) is executed. In the third confirmation step (step S67), the time from the first reception time of the series of grouping signals of other devices stored in the reception data memory 334 to the current reception time exceeds the continuity guarantee time T_b. Whether or not it is confirmed. If the continuity guarantee time T_b is not exceeded (NO determination in step S67), it is considered that it is too early for grouping, the process is terminated, and the next reception is waited for.

On the other hand, when the continuity guarantee time T_b is exceeded (YES determination in step S67), the user of the terminal device 30 which is the source of the grouping signal of the other device acts together with the user of the terminal device 30 of the own device. Grouping (step S100) is started as if it were.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing from the start to the middle of the flowchart showing the grouping. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart showing grouping from the continuation to the end of FIG. The flowcharts of FIGS. 18 and 19 show that the terminal devices 30 related to grouping are two, a first terminal device 31 owned by the first user and a second terminal device 32 owned by the second user. There is. Further, in the following description, for the sake of simplification of the description, the grouping signal of another device received in the process of FIG. 17 will be described as an individual ID 30a for individually identifying the terminal device 30.

At the start of the flowcharts of FIGS. 18 and 19, the start of grouping is determined by each of the first terminal device 31 and the second terminal device 32. In this state, the first terminal device 31 executes the group candidate setting step (step S101) and the approval request step (step S102) before the second terminal device 32. In the group candidate setting step (step S101), the second terminal device 32 corresponding to the grouping signal of another device received in the process of FIG. 17 is set as the group candidate. When the group candidate is set, the group approval request is sent to the second terminal device 32 that has become the group candidate in the approval request step (step S102). Then, the approval refusal step (step S103) is executed in the first terminal device 31, and the first terminal device 31 becomes a master unit of grouping that does not accept the group approval request from another device, that is, the second terminal device 32. .. The terminal device for sending the group approval request in S102 may be selected from the group candidates by the user, is automatically selected from preset conditions, or if it is a candidate, it is sent to all the terminal devices. You may do so.

In the second terminal device 32 that has received the group approval request from the first terminal device 31, the request destination confirmation step (step S104) is executed for this group approval request. The group approval request includes the individual ID 30a of the first terminal device 31 which is the request source and the individual ID 30a of the second terminal device 32 which is the request destination. In the request destination confirmation step (step S104), it is confirmed whether or not this group approval request has been sent to the second terminal device 32 by referring to the individual ID 30a indicating the request destination in the group approval request. If it is not sent to the second terminal device 32 (NO determination in step S104), the second terminal device 32 considers that the group is not established and ends the process.

When the group approval request is sent to the second terminal device 32 (YES determination in step S104), the response confirmation step for the second user (step S105) is executed. In the response confirmation step (step S105), a message asking whether or not to form a group with the first user is displayed on the display screen of the second terminal device 32, and the response is confirmed in response to the operation of the second user. When the group is not formed (NO determination in step S105), the second terminal device 32 considers that the group is not established and ends the process.

When forming a group (YES determination in step S105), the approval reply step (step S106) is executed. In the approval reply step (step S106), an approval response is sent from the second terminal device 32 to the first terminal device 31. This approval response also includes the individual ID 30a of the first terminal device 31 and the individual ID 30a of the second terminal device 32. Then, in the second terminal device 32, the request refusal step (step S107) is executed, and the second terminal device 32 does not accept the group approval request from other than the first terminal device 31 which is the master unit in this grouping. It becomes a slave unit of the terminal device 31.

In the first terminal device 31, after the approval request step (step S102) and the approval refusal step (step S103), the response confirmation step (step S108) is executed after waiting for the predetermined response confirmation time T_c. In the response confirmation step (step S108), it is confirmed whether or not the approval response is received within the response confirmation time T_c. If the approval response is not received (NO determination in step S108), the first terminal device 31 considers that the group has not been established and ends the process.

When an approval response is received within the response confirmation time T_c (YES determination in step S108), the group ID issuing step (step S109) is executed in the first terminal device 31. In the group ID issuing step (step S109), the group ID for identifying the current group is issued from the first terminal device 31 which is the master unit to the second terminal device 32 of the slave unit which is a constituent unit of the group. NS. A serial number as a group number is assigned to the group constituent machines for this group ID. The group number is "No. 1" for the first terminal device 31 which is the master unit, and thereafter, the group number is assigned in ascending order in the order of receiving the approval response. In the example here, since there is only one slave unit of the second terminal device 32, the group number "2" is assigned to the group ID of the second terminal device 32. Such a numbered group ID is identification information that identifies the group as well as the constituent machines of the group.

In the second terminal device 32, after the approval reply step (step S106) and the request refusal step (step S107), the ID issuance confirmation step (step S110) is executed after a predetermined waiting time. In the ID issuance confirmation step (step S110), it is confirmed whether or not the group ID has been received within the waiting time. If the group ID is not received (NO determination in step S110), the second terminal device 32 considers that the group has not been established and ends the process.

When the group ID is received within the waiting time (YES determination in step S110), the second terminal device 32 executes the group ID sending step (step S111) for confirming reception. In the group ID sending step (step S111), the numbered group ID of the second terminal device 32 is sent to the first terminal device 31.

On the other hand, in the first terminal device 31, the group ID reception confirmation step (step S112) is executed after issuing the group IDs for the members of the group (only the second terminal device 32 in this example). In the group ID reception confirmation step (step S112), it is confirmed whether or not the reception of the group ID from all the members (only the second terminal device 32 in this example) is completed within the predetermined confirmation time T_d. .. If it is not completed (NO determination in step S112), the regrouping confirmation step (step S113) is executed. In the regrouping confirmation step (step S113), a message asking whether or not to form a group again is displayed on the display screen of the first terminal device 31, and the response is confirmed in response to the operation of the first user. When the response that the group configuration is unnecessary is made again (NO determination in step S113), the first terminal device 31 considers that the group is not established and ends the process. When a response is made to form a group again (YES determination in step S113), the process returns immediately after the start of grouping in the first terminal device 31, and the subsequent processes are repeated.

On the other hand, when the completion of receiving the group ID from all the members is confirmed within the predetermined confirmation time T_d in the group ID reception confirmation step (step S112) (YES determination in step S112), the group ID sending step on the master unit side. (Step S114) is executed. In this group ID sending step (step S114), the group ID with the number "1" of the first terminal device 31 is sent to the second terminal device 32.

Following this, in the first terminal device 31, the group registration step (step S115) is executed. In the group registration step (step S115), the group ID with the number “2” of the second terminal device 32 that constitutes the group this time is stored in the group memory 335 of the own machine. In the first terminal device 31, the grouping process is completed by this group registration step (step S115).

On the other hand, in the second terminal device 32, the group registration step (step S116) for the group ID with the number "1" sent from the first terminal device 31 is executed. In this group registration step (step S116), the group ID with the number "1" of the first terminal device 31 is stored in the group memory 335 of the own machine. The second terminal device 32 also ends the grouping process by this group registration step (step S116).

After the grouping is completed in this way, each terminal device 30 which is a constituent of the group confirms whether or not the group is established, excludes the group when one user leaves the group, and the like. It will be done. This group confirmation / exclusion process is performed by each terminal device 30 that is a constituent of the group periodically distributing a group ID with its own number.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a group confirmation / exclusion process executed after grouping.

In this group confirmation / exclusion process, first, the group ID confirmation step (step S201) is executed. In the group ID confirmation step (step S201), it is confirmed whether or not a group ID having a predetermined strength or higher is received from another machine within a predetermined confirmation time T_e after the previous reception is confirmed. The reception time of the group ID from each constituent machine of the group is to be stored in the group memory 335, and the reception confirmation of the group ID is performed by referring to the stored contents of the group memory 335. When the reception is confirmed (YES determination in step S201), the group ID confirmation step (step S201) is continued.

On the other hand, when the reception of the group ID is not confirmed (NO determination in step S201), the confirmation request step (step S202) and the confirmation refusal step (step S203) for the other constituent machines of the group are executed. In the confirmation request step (step S202), a confirmation request for confirming the existence of the constituent machines for which reception of the group ID has not been confirmed is sent to all the constituent machines in the group other than the own machine. In the confirmation refusal step (step S203), confirmation requests from other components are rejected.

After that, the response confirmation step (step S204) for the above confirmation request is executed. In the response confirmation step (step S204), after the confirmation request, it is determined whether or not the confirmation response has been received from any of the components within the predetermined response time T_f. When the confirmation response is received (YES determination in step S204), the memory update step (step S205) is executed. In the memory update step (step S205), the latest reception time of the group ID of the component to be confirmed in the group memory 335 is updated to the reception time of the confirmation response. After the memory update step (step S205), the processes after the group ID confirmation step (step S201) are repeated.

If no confirmation response is received from any of the components within the response time T_f (NO determination in step S204), the exclusion notification step (step S206) is executed. In the exclusion notification step (step S206), the user of the own machine is notified of the exclusion by displaying a message asking whether or not to exclude the constituent machine (that is, the user) from the group. Following this exclusion notification step (step S206), the exclusion confirmation step (step S207) is executed. In the exclusion confirmation step (step S207), the possibility of exclusion is confirmed by receiving the operation of the user who received the above notification. When the operation of not excluding is performed by the user (NO determination in step S207), the process returns to the confirmation request process (step S202) through the standby step (step S208), and the subsequent processes are repeated.

When the operation of excluding is performed by the user (YES determination in step S207), the member confirmation step (step S209) is executed. In the member confirmation step (step S209), it is confirmed whether or not the group ID of the constituent machine is stored in the group memory 335 in addition to the own machine and the constituent machine to be excluded. In other words, it is confirmed whether or not there are constituent machines in the group other than the own machine. If no other constituent machine exists (NO determination in step S209), the group ID discarding step (step S210) is executed. In the group ID discarding step (step S210), the group ID in the group memory 335 is discarded and the group is eliminated.

On the other hand, when another constituent machine exists (YES determination in step S209), the regrouping step (step S211) is executed. In the regrouping step (step S211), after the group ID in the group memory 335 is destroyed, regrouping is performed to issue a new group ID that identifies a new group excluding the components to be excluded. Will be. The process at this time is the grouping process shown in FIGS. 18 and 19.

The group confirmation / exclusion process is completed by the group ID discarding step (step S210) or the regrouping step (step S211).

Here, as described above, each terminal device 30 executes a grouping signal distribution process that broadcasts a grouping signal of the own device that can be used for grouping with other devices and identifies the own device. This grouping signal distribution process is performed as follows.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the grouping signal distribution process.

This grouping signal distribution process starts when the power is turned on in each terminal device 30.

When the process starts, first, the group confirmation step (step S301) is executed. In the group confirmation step (step S301), it is confirmed whether or not the own machine belongs to the group. If it belongs to the group (YES determination in step S301), the first distribution step (step S302) is executed, and if it does not belong to the group (NO determination in step S301), the second distribution process (step S303) is executed. Will be done. In the first distribution step (step S302), the above-mentioned numbered group ID is distributed as the own machine grouping signal. On the other hand, in the second distribution step (step S303), the individual ID 30a that identifies the own machine is distributed as the own machine grouping signal.

After any of the distribution steps is performed, the progress confirmation step (step S304) is executed. In the progress confirmation step (step S304), it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined elapsed time T_g has elapsed after the distribution of the own machine grouping signal. The elapsed time T_g at this time corresponds to the step time T_a in the second confirmation step (step S65) of FIG. 17 and the confirmation time T_e in the group ID confirmation step (step S201) of FIG.

If the elapsed time T_g has not elapsed (NO determination in step S304), the progress confirmation step (step S304) is repeated. When the elapsed time T_g has elapsed (YES determination in step S304), the end confirmation step (step S305) is executed. In the end confirmation step (step S305), it is confirmed whether or not the power cutoff is instructed. When the power cutoff is instructed (YES determination in step S305), the process is terminated, and when not instructed (NO determination in step S305), the process returns to the group confirmation step (step S301) and the subsequent processes are repeated. ..

According to the content distribution on the server side in the embodiment described above, the content information 20b can be distributed via the first terminal device 31 owned by the user who freely moves around. Then, when the user of the second terminal device 32 who has received the content information 20b visits the store, the privilege information is sent to the first terminal device 31 of the distribution source. Therefore, the motivation of the user of the first terminal device 31 for content distribution can be increased, which can lead to further distribution. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the content information 20b can be widely distributed via the terminal device 30.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the primary content ID 20a associated with the content information 20b is acquired from the first terminal device 31 in the server 10, the content information 20b corresponding to the primary content ID 20a is obtained from the first terminal device. Sent to 31. According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage the user of the first terminal device 31 to come to the store as an opportunity to send the secondary content ID 101a by sending the content information 20b to the first terminal device 31, which is preferable.

Further, in the present embodiment, the server 10 determines whether or not the secondary content ID 101a can be sent to the first terminal device 31. Then, when the primary store visit information is acquired in the server 10, the secondary content ID 101a is sent to the first terminal device 31 according to the above determination result. According to this configuration, a user who wants to send the secondary content ID 101a and distribute the content information 20b in exchange for the privilege information, in other words, a user who has a high advertising effect, is selected and the service is provided depending on whether or not the transmission is possible. It is suitable because it can be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the secondary content ID 101a can be sent is made based on the determination criteria set in the specific store SH1. According to this configuration, a criterion for a user who wants the store SH side to deliver the content information 20b in exchange for privilege information, such as a user who has visited the store multiple times in the past and is expected to visit the store further, is determined. It becomes possible to provide.

Further, in the present embodiment, the content information 20b is information including a coupon regarding the use of the specific store SH1, and the primary store visit information and the secondary store visit information also indicate whether or not the coupon is used. According to this configuration, it is confirmed whether or not the coupon delivered as the content information 20b is effectively used, so that a promotion strategy such as what kind of coupon should be delivered as the content information 20b is effective, etc. Can be useful for.

Further, in the present embodiment, the server 10 acquires and records the position / time information 113a representing both the position and the time when the secondary content ID 101a is acquired together with the secondary content ID 101a from the second terminal device 32. NS. According to this configuration, it is possible to confirm the effectiveness of content information distribution, such as at what position and time the user of the second terminal device 32 came to the store when the secondary content ID 101a was acquired. It can be useful for planning advertising strategies.

Further, according to the grouping of the present embodiment, in the own machine, the grouping by issuing the group ID based on the strength and continuity of the grouping signal delivered to the other machine by broadcasting, and the group approval request and approval response to the other machine. It can be performed. It is also possible to have other machines perform grouping based on the distribution of the grouping signal by broadcasting to the own machine and the approval response to the group approval request from the other machine. That is, according to the present implementation separation, grouping can be freely performed in the plurality of terminal devices 30 without the need for a specific master unit or the like. As described above, this embodiment relates to free and simple grouping of a plurality of terminal devices 30.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the primary content ID 20a and the secondary content ID 101a related to the specific store SH1 are acquired by one terminal device 30, group information indicating that the group is formed is sent to the server 10. Be done. Then, in this one terminal device 30, the content information 20b of the specific store SH1 and the privilege information related to the privilege related to the use in the group are acquired from the server 10. According to this configuration, it is preferable that the terminal device 30 can obtain privilege information relating to the privilege related to the use in the group according to the composition of the group.

Further, in this embodiment, the group ID is the ID with the above-mentioned number that identifies the group and also identifies the constituent machines of the group. Further, in the grouping signal distribution process shown in FIG. 21, when the own machine belongs to a group, the group ID is distributed as the own machine grouping signal. Further, when the own machine does not belong to the group, the individual ID 30a for identifying the own machine is distributed as the own machine grouping signal. Then, at the time of grouping in the terminal device 30, the group candidate is set and the group ID is issued according to the type of the grouping signal of the other device acquired from the other device. According to this configuration, more free grouping such as setting a group between single machines, letting a single device participate in a group, setting a larger group between groups, etc. can be performed according to the type of grouping signal. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, when excluding from the group of one constituent machine in which the group ID of the predetermined strength or higher cannot be obtained within the predetermined time, a confirmation request for confirming the existence of the one constituent machine is all the configurations of the group. Sent to the machine. Further, if an acknowledgment cannot be obtained from any of the constituent machines, one of the above constituent machines is excluded from the group. According to this configuration, when the user of any one of the constituent machines is separated and physically leaves the group, the exclusion from the group can be efficiently performed via the group ID. Also, by sending a confirmation request for existence confirmation to all the constituent machines of the group, the user of one constituent machine notices this when it happens that the distance is separated without intending to leave the group. A user of another configuration machine can return an acknowledgment on behalf of the user. As described above, according to the above configuration, it is possible to efficiently and flexibly exclude one constituent machine from the group.

Further, in this embodiment, when one constituent machine is excluded from the group, the group ID of the group is discarded. Further, when a constituent machine exists in the group other than the own machine, a new group ID for identifying a new group excluding the above-mentioned one constituent machine is issued. According to this configuration, when one component machine is removed, the group is canceled or a new group is set with the remaining component machines depending on whether or not there is a component machine other than the own machine. Flexible group management is possible.

Further, according to the content distribution on the server side in this embodiment, as described above, the group privilege information related to the privilege related to the use in the group can be provided from the server 10 to the terminal device 30 together with the content information 20b. That is, according to this embodiment, the content information 20b can be distributed according to the grouping in the terminal device 30. In this respect as well, the present embodiment relates to free grouping of a plurality of terminal devices 30.

Further, according to the content distribution on the server side in this embodiment, the second terminal device 32 acquires the additional information 111a together with the content information 20b. With the additional information 111a, the user of the second terminal device 32 can grasp what kind of user the user of the first terminal device 31 associated with the content information 20b is. It is also possible to grasp the situation such as how much the user is using the store SH of the content information 20b. Then, various situations grasped from the additional information 111a are effective judgment materials for the user of the second terminal device 32 for selecting a store. As described above, according to the present embodiment, content distribution effective for selecting a store can be performed. That is, this embodiment relates to content distribution that can be effectively used for selecting a store.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the store visit information of the store visitor is acquired from the store terminal device 20 of the specific store SH1 on the server 10, the stored contents of the past user information 107a and the store usage history information 108a become the store visit information. Updated based on. According to this configuration, the stored contents of the user information 107a and the store usage history information 108a are updated every time various users visit the specific store SH1, so that content distribution that can be more effectively used for store selection can be performed. ..

Further, in this embodiment, the server 10 grasps the user of the first terminal device 31 based on the secondary content ID 101a, and generates additional information 111a related to the user. Then, the generated additional information 111a is sent to the second terminal device 32 together with the content information 20b. According to this configuration, additional information 111a relating to the user of the first terminal device 31 that triggered the acquisition of the content information 20b by the second terminal device 32 in the content information 20b sent by the server 10 to the second terminal device 32. Is attached. As a result, content distribution that can be more effectively used for selecting a store can be performed.

Further, in this embodiment, the second terminal device 32 acquires the content ID broadcastly distributed from the first terminal device 31. Then, the additional information 111a is added to the content information 20b and sent from the server 10 to the second terminal device 32 by unicast. According to this configuration, the information delivered from the first terminal device 31 to an unspecified number of people by broadcast is a secondary content ID 101a having no additional information 111a related to the individual user of the first terminal device 31. .. Then, since such additional information 111a is sent to the second terminal device 32 in a highly confidential unicast, this embodiment is suitable from the viewpoint of personal information protection.

Further, according to the content acquisition on the terminal side in this embodiment, the content information 20b and the additional information 111a, which is an effective determination material for selecting a store, are acquired in the second terminal device 32. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to acquire contents that are effective for selecting a store. That is, the content acquisition on the terminal side in this embodiment is related to the content distribution that can be effectively used for selecting a store.

Further, according to the content distribution on the terminal side in this embodiment, the secondary content ID 101a associated with the content information 20b can be distributed via the terminal device 30 owned by the user who freely moves around. On top of that, the distribution of the secondary content ID 101a is appropriately performed based on the position and time of the own machine using the distribution conditions acquired from the server 10 in advance, so that the highly effective content distribution is performed on the terminal side. Can be done. Furthermore, by using the distribution conditions, it is possible to distribute the content with low power consumption without continuously distributing the content. Further, by acquiring the content information 20b via the secondary content ID 101a distributed from another machine, it is possible to receive highly effective content distribution. As described above, the content distribution on the terminal side in this embodiment relates to the highly effective content distribution.

Here, in the present embodiment, when the secondary content ID 101a is sent to the server 10, the position / time information 113a representing both the position and the time when the secondary content ID 101a is acquired is attached and sent together. According to this configuration, effectiveness evaluation such as whether the content information 20b based on the secondary content ID 101a acquired at what position and time on the terminal side is effectively used can be evaluated on the server 10 side, which is preferable. Is.

Further, in the present embodiment, the distribution conditions are updated on the server 10 based on the usage status of the specific store SH1 using the position / time information 113a and the content information 20b. Then, the secondary content ID 101a is distributed from the first terminal device 31 based on the distribution conditions for receiving the update on the server 10. According to this configuration, the secondary content ID 101a can be distributed on the terminal side based on the distribution conditions with high accuracy in terms of effectiveness, which is preferable.

Further, according to the content distribution on the server side in this embodiment, the distribution conditions for performing appropriate distribution on the first terminal device 31 which is the distribution source of the secondary content ID 101a are set on the server 10, and the first terminal device It will be sent to 31. As a result, in the first terminal device 31, the secondary content ID 101a is appropriately distributed based on the distribution conditions. As a result, the content information 20b is acquired by the second terminal device 32 via such a secondary content ID 101a, so that highly effective content distribution can be performed. As described above, the content distribution on the server side in this embodiment relates to the highly effective content distribution.

Here, in the present embodiment, the distribution conditions are updated on the server 10 based on the position / time information 113a related to the acquisition of the secondary content ID 101a in the second terminal device 32 and the store visit information of the user of the second terminal device 32. NS. According to this configuration, the acquisition position and acquisition time of the secondary content ID 101a when the user of the second terminal device 32 visits the store and the content information 20b is effectively utilized are reflected in the distribution conditions at any time. It is possible to deliver more effective content.

The present invention is not limited to the examples described above, but includes other configurations and the like that can achieve the object of the present invention, and the following modifications and the like are also included in the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the first terminal device 31 distributes the secondary content ID 101a acquired from the server 10 starting from the primary content ID 20a distributed by the store terminal device 20 is exemplified. However, the starting point for acquiring the secondary content identification information in the first terminal device is not limited to the primary content identification information from the store terminal device. For example, the primary content identification information is not distributed on the store terminal device, and the secondary content identification information is sent to the first terminal device based on the store visit information when the user of the first terminal device randomly visits the store. This may be the case, or the number of visits may exceed a predetermined number. Further, the starting point may be that the coupon acquired from the homepage or the like is used instead of the primary content ID 20a acquired from the store terminal device. That is, the content information indicated by the primary content ID and the secondary content ID does not have to be the same.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the individual ID 30a and the group ID are exemplified as an example of the grouping signal in the grouping. However, the above-mentioned grouping signal is not limited to these, and any signal that can be used for grouping and identifies the own machine does not ask a specific signal mode.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which an approval response in grouping is performed in response to a user operation in the terminal device 30 is exemplified. Further, a mode in which a confirmation request for exclusion from the group and a confirmation response to the confirmation request are made in response to a user operation in the terminal device 30 is exemplified. However, these processes are not limited to those performed by receiving a user operation, and may be automatically performed by the terminal device 30.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the group information sent from the terminal device 30 in order to receive the group privilege information in the terminal device 30 is sent to the server 10 is exemplified. However, the destination of group information is not limited to the server, and may be a store terminal device. In that case, the group information may be sent from the store terminal device to the server.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the additional information 111a indicating the gender, age group, and number of visits to the store is exemplified as the additional information attached to the content information 20b, but the additional information is not limited to this. The additional information does not ask the specific content of the information as long as it is based on at least one of the user information and the store usage history information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, conditions relating to both the distribution area 112a and the distribution time 112b are exemplified as the distribution conditions of the secondary content ID 101a. However, the delivery conditions are not limited to this, and may be conditions relating to at least one of the delivery area and the delivery time. Further, the setting of the distribution condition is not essential, and the distribution condition itself does not have to be set. Further, the distribution conditions may be arbitrarily set or changed on the first terminal side.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the position / time information 113a relating to both the position and the time is exemplified as the position / time information. However, the position / time information is not limited to this, and any information representing at least one of the position and the time may be used.

Further, the store terminal device may be, for example, a beacon itself, or may include a beacon and a device connected to a terminal or a server that controls the beacon.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stores are described as the same store (same store terminal device), but when the same content information such as a coupon can be used, for example, a chain-developed store or an affiliated store. Not limited to the same store.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the broadcast distribution of the secondary content ID is distributed based on the distribution conditions, but it may be controlled by, for example, a distribution ON / OFF switch provided in the distribution application. Further, in this case, it may be provided with a timer function capable of arbitrarily setting the time, such as turning it off after delivering it for one hour from ON.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the privilege is a coupon or point related to the store, but a coupon, point, or service not directly related to the store may be provided.

Further, the distribution conditions may be arbitrarily set when it is desired to expand the distribution area or when it is desired to change the effective area or time due to an event or the like. In that case, the effectiveness of distribution based on the setting can be confirmed from the history information.

In addition, regarding the update of the distribution area, the area is periodically expanded to the outside by a predetermined distance, or if a highly effective area exists at the end of the distribution area, a process of expanding the area to the outside is added. May be good. By repeating the process of expanding and the process of narrowing, it is possible to determine the more suitable distribution area for the area with high effect.

It is also possible to set in advance the number of coupons distributed or the upper limit of the number of coupons used as secondary contents. In this case, the number of distributions or the number of uses is counted from the history information on the server side, and when the upper limit is reached, information for stopping the distribution is sent to the first terminal device. Alternatively, the distribution stop information may be sent in accordance with the update inquiry of the distribution condition from the first terminal device. When a content request is received from the second terminal device in the upper limit state, information notifying that the upper limit has been reached is sent, and the second terminal device receives the transmission and deletes the corresponding content ID.

Further, the division of functions between the server and the terminal device described in the above-described embodiment is an example, and it is possible to partially or wholly replace a specific function based on common technical knowledge.

1 Information distribution system 10 Server 20 Store terminal device 20a Primary content ID
20b Content information 30 Terminal device 30a Individual ID
31 First terminal device 32 Second terminal device 100 Server-side content distribution device 101,322 Secondary content ID transmission unit 101a Secondary content ID
102 Secondary content sending unit 103 Benefit sending unit 104 Primary content sending unit 105 Judgment processing unit 106 Group privilege generation unit 107 User information storage unit 107a User information 108 Store usage history storage unit 108a Store usage history information 108b Store information 108c Basic information 108d Update information 109 Information memory 110 Update processing unit 111 Additional information generation unit 111a Additional information 112 Condition setting unit 112a, 112a-2, 112a-3 Distribution area 112a-1 Circular area 112b Distribution time 112b-1 Daytime distribution time 112b- 2 Nighttime delivery time 112c Effectiveness 113 Position / time acquisition unit 113a Position / time information 114 Store visit information acquisition department 114a Store visit information 201 Primary content ID transmission unit 202 Store visit information generation unit 203 Store visit information transmission unit 310 Terminal side content distribution device 311 Primary content acquisition unit 312 Secondary content ID acquisition unit 313 Secondary content ID distribution unit 314, 323, 337 Secondary content acquisition unit 320 Content acquisition device 321 Secondary content ID acquisition unit 322 Secondary content ID transmission unit 330 Grouping Device 331 Grouping signal distribution unit 332 Group candidate setting unit 333 Group ID issuing unit 334 Received data memory 335 Group memory 336 Approval reply unit 338 Group exclusion setting unit 339 Confirmation reply unit SH store SH1 Specific store

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On the computer
Content identification information acquisition processing that acquires content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store from the server together with distribution conditions related to at least one of the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information.
Content identification information distribution processing that broadcasts the content identification information when the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution conditions, and
When the content identification information distributed by another machine is acquired, the content acquisition process of sending the acquired content identification information to the server and acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information, and the content acquisition process.
A terminal-side content distribution program characterized by executing. When the content identification information is sent to the server, the content acquisition process is a process of attaching position / time information representing at least one of the position and time at which the content identification information was acquired and sending the content identification information to the server. The terminal-side content distribution program according to claim 1, wherein the program is characterized by. In the server, the distribution conditions are updated based on the usage status of the specific store using the location / time information and the content information.
The terminal-side content distribution program according to claim 2, wherein the content identification information distribution process is a process of distributing the content identification information based on the distribution condition to be updated by the server. A storage medium for storing the terminal-side content distribution program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The content identification information acquisition process of acquiring the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store from the server together with the distribution conditions regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information.
When the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution condition, the content identification information distribution process of broadcasting the content identification information and the content identification information distribution process
When the content identification information distributed by another machine is acquired, the content acquisition process of sending the acquired content identification information to the server and acquiring the content information associated with the content identification information, and the content acquisition process.
A terminal-side content distribution method characterized by being equipped with. The content identification information acquisition unit that acquires the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store from the server together with the distribution conditions regarding at least one of the distribution area and the distribution time of the content identification information.
When the position and time of the own machine satisfy the distribution condition, the content identification information distribution unit that broadcasts the content identification information to another unit and
When the content identification information distributed by the other machine is acquired, the content acquisition unit that sends the content identification information to the server and acquires the content information associated with the content identification information, and the content acquisition unit.
A terminal-side content distribution device characterized by being equipped with. On the computer
Condition setting processing that sets distribution conditions for at least one of the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store, and
Content identification information sending process that sends the content identification information to the first terminal device together with the distribution conditions,
When the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device, the content sending process of sending the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device is performed.
A server-side content distribution program characterized by executing. On the computer
From the second terminal device, a position / time acquisition process for acquiring position / time information representing at least one of the position and time when the second terminal device has acquired the content identification information, and
The store visit information acquisition process of acquiring the store visit information representing the user's visit of the second terminal device from the store terminal device of the specific store, and the store visit information acquisition process.
To execute further,
The server-side content distribution program according to claim 7, wherein the condition setting process is a process of updating the distribution conditions based on the position / time information and the store visit information. A storage medium comprising storing the server-side content distribution program according to claim 7 or 8. A condition setting process for setting distribution conditions for at least one of the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store, and
The content identification information sending process of sending the content identification information to the first terminal device together with the distribution conditions,
When the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device, the content sending step of sending the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device, and
A server-side content distribution method characterized by being equipped with. A condition setting unit that sets distribution conditions related to the distribution area and distribution time of the content identification information associated with the content information of a specific store, and
A content identification information sending unit that sends the content identification information to the first terminal device together with the distribution conditions,
When the content identification information is acquired from the second terminal device, the content sending unit that sends the content information associated with the content identification information to the second terminal device, and
A server-side content distribution device characterized by being equipped with.

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