JP2022057935A - Provision apparatus, provision method, and provision program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide information corresponding to a platform used by a user.SOLUTION: A provision apparatus comprises: a reception unit for receiving, from a shop receiving an order to be transacted from a user through a predetermined platform, related information which is information related to the shop and is also information temporarily added to information preliminarily registered to the predetermined platform by the shop; and a provision unit for providing the related information received by the reception unit to the user through the platform.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a providing device, a providing method, and a providing program.

Conventionally, there has been known a technique for providing a user with information in response to a request from an advertiser or the like via a network. As an example of such a technique, a technique has been proposed in which an advertisement is generated and delivered by combining service information related to a service provided by an advertiser and advertisement information registered in advance.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-110036

However, the above-mentioned conventional technology may not always be able to provide information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

For example, in the above-mentioned prior art, only the configuration for delivering the advertisement corresponding to the search keyword input by the user from the generated advertisement group is described, and the information corresponding to the platform used by the user is described. Can not always be provided.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a providing device, a providing method, and a providing program capable of providing information corresponding to a platform used by a user.

The providing device according to the present application is information related to the store from a store that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a predetermined platform, and is temporary to information registered in advance by the store on the predetermined platform. A providing device having a receiving unit that receives related information that is information added to the reception unit, and a providing unit that provides the related information received by the receiving unit to a user via the predetermined platform.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, there is an effect that information corresponding to the platform used by the user can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a provision process according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a business terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram (1) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram (2) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a payment server according to an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to an embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a business operator information database according to an embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database according to an embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the provision process according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that realizes the function of a payment server.

Hereinafter, the provision device, the provision method, and the embodiment for implementing the provision program (hereinafter referred to as “embodiment”) according to the present application will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the providing device, the providing method, and the providing program according to the present application. Further, in each of the following embodiments, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description is omitted.

[1. Embodiment]
The providing process realized by the providing apparatus and the like of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a provision process according to an embodiment. In FIG. 1, it is assumed that the payment server 10, which is an example of the providing device according to the present embodiment, realizes the providing process according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the provision processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a payment server 10, a user terminal 100, and a business operator terminal 200. The payment server 10, the user terminal 100, and the business terminal 200 are connected to each other via a network N (see, for example, FIG. 5) so as to be able to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly. The network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The provision processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of payment servers 10, a plurality of user terminals 100, and a plurality of business terminal 200s.

The payment server 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device that executes a provision process according to an embodiment, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the payment server 10 provides an electronic payment service related to electronic payment using the user terminal 100. For example, the payment server 10 manages the accounts of the provider (business operator) of the transaction target and the user to which the transaction target is provided, and transfers electronic money between the accounts according to the payment request from the user. By doing so, various payments are realized. The electronic money may be, for example, points or currencies independently used by various companies, or may be money provided by the state such as Japanese yen or dollars that can be electronically traded. good.

In addition, the payment server 10 provides a pre-order service for restaurants. For example, the payment server 10 provides a pre-order service in an application (mini application) started in an application for electronic payment using the user terminal 100 (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a "payment application"). Hereinafter, an application that provides a pre-order service may be simply referred to as a "pre-order application".

For example, the payment server 10 manages a payment management unit that manages an electronic payment service (in other words, controls processing related to the electronic payment service) and a pre-ordering service (in other words, controls processing related to the pre-ordering service). It has an order management department. Then, the settlement management unit and the order management unit each use a common key (for example, an order number for identifying an order from the user via the pre-order service), and the contents of the order from the user (for example, a transaction). Specify the target and payment amount) and execute the processing related to each service.

The user terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by the user. The user terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. Further, the user terminal 100 displays the information distributed by the payment server 10 by a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a case where the user terminal 100 is a smartphone is shown.

The business terminal 200 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by a business that provides a transaction target to a user. The business terminal 200 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. Further, the business terminal 200 displays the information distributed by the payment server 10 by a web browser or an application. In the example shown in FIG. 1, a case where the business terminal 200 is a smartphone is shown.

When the user terminal 100 and the business terminal 200 receive the control information for realizing the predetermined information processing from the payment server 10, the user terminal 100 and the business terminal 200 realize the information processing according to the control information. Here, the control information is, for example, a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark), a style sheet language such as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a programming language such as Java (registered trademark), and a mark such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language). It is described in an up language or the like. The predetermined application itself distributed from the payment server 10 may be regarded as control information.

[1-1. About payment using user terminal 100]
Here, an example of payment (electronic payment) using the user terminal 100 will be described prior to the provision processing executed by the payment server 10. In the following description, the user U uses a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) arranged in the store A and indicates the store identification information that identifies the store A. An example of making a payment using the person terminal 100 will be described, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The example of payment described below can be applied even when an arbitrary user makes a payment at an arbitrary store using an arbitrary user terminal 100. Further, the store identification information may be not only a QR code (registered trademark) but also a barcode, a predetermined mark, a number, or the like.

For example, when the user U uses or purchases a payment target (transaction target) such as various products or services at the store A, the user U uses a payment application pre-installed on the user terminal 100. to start. Then, the user U photographs the store identification information installed in the store A via the payment application. In such a case, the user terminal 100 displays a screen for inputting the price to be settled, and accepts the input of the settlement amount from the clerk of the user U or the store A. Then, the user terminal 100 pays for the user identification information for identifying the user U, the store identification information (or the information indicated by the store identification information, that is, the information indicating the store A (for example, the store ID)). The payment information indicating the amount of money is transmitted to the payment server 10.

In such a case, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money of the amount indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A indicated by the store identification information. Then, the payment server 10 transmits a notification to the user terminal 100 that the payment has been completed. In such a case, the user terminal 100 notifies that the payment has been made by electronic money by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed and a predetermined voice.

The payment using the user terminal 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned processing. For example, the payment using the user terminal 100 may be made using the store terminal installed in the store A. For example, the user terminal 100 displays user identification information for identifying the user U on the screen. In such a case, the store terminal installed in the store A reads the user identification information displayed on the user terminal 100, and the user identification information (or the information indicated by the user identification information, that is, the user U. Information (for example, user ID) indicating the above, the payment amount, and the payment information indicating the information identifying the store A are transmitted to the payment server 10. In such a case, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money of the amount indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A, and the store terminal or the user of the store A. The terminal 100 may be notified that the payment has been made by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed or a predetermined voice.

Further, the payment using the user terminal 100 is not only a process of transferring the electronic money from the account charged with the electronic money in advance by the user U to the account of the store A, but also, for example, the credit registered in advance by the user U. Payment using a card may be used. In such a case, for example, the user terminal 100 may transfer the electronic money of the payment amount to the account of the store A and charge the payment amount to the credit card management company of the user U. ..

[1-2. About the outline of the embodiment]
Here, conventionally, as a technology for providing users with information in response to a request from an advertiser or the like via a network, service information related to the service provided by the advertiser and pre-registered advertisement information are combined. A technology for generating and delivering advertisements has been proposed. However, with such a technology, only the advertisement corresponding to the search keyword input by the user is delivered from the generated advertisement group, and the information corresponding to the platform used by the user can be provided. Is not always.

Therefore, the payment server 10 executes the provision process according to the embodiment. Hereinafter, the information processing executed by the payment server 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, an example will be shown in which the user terminal 100 is used by the user U and the business terminal 200 is used by the business operator M1 who manages the store A. Further, in the following description, the user terminal 100 may be equated with the user U, and the business terminal 200 may be equated with the business operator M1 and the store A. That is, in the following, the user U can be read as the user terminal 100, the business operator M1 and the store A can be read as the business operator terminal 200.

Further, in the following description, the store A (that is, a member store of the electronic payment service) that accepts payment from the user using the electronic payment service provided by the payment server 10 is a member store of the pre-order service. Goods (food and drink) shall be provided to the user through the pre-order service. For example, the business operator M1 registers product information regarding a transaction target product (for example, a take-out product) provided to the user by using the electronic payment service in the payment server 10, and the user sends the product information via the pre-order service. Accepts orders and provides products to users who come to the store afterwards.

Further, in the following description, the payment server 10 pre-orders the registration of product information including the product name, price, description text, product image, options that can be given to the product (product size, topping, etc.). It shall be accepted from the business operators of the member stores of the above and managed by associating it with the store information (for example, store ID, store name, location, etc.).

First, the business operator terminal 200 displays a management screen of a menu (product information) provided to the user in the pre-order service in response to an operation from the business operator M1 (step S1). Subsequently, the business operator M1 inputs the related information related to the store A to the management screen (step S2). For example, the business operator M1 is related to information that the store A wants to appeal to the user regarding the store A or the product provided at the store A, and is temporarily added to the information that the store A has registered in advance in the pre-order service. Enter it in the management screen as information.

Subsequently, the payment server 10 receives the related information from the business operator M1 (step S3). For example, the payment server 10 receives related information including information indicating the product # 3 and information input to the management screen. Further, the payment server 10 receives related information from the business operator of each member store of the pre-order service by the same method.

Here, with reference to FIG. 2, an example of a management screen displayed by the business operator terminal 200 in the above-described embodiment and an example of related information input by the business operator M1 will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a business terminal according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the business operator terminal 200 displays a screen C11 for managing product information provided to a user in the pre-order service. For example, the business terminal 200 has a product information corresponding to each product provided by the business M1, a "sold out" switch for switching whether or not the product is sold out, and a "sold out" switch for instructing input of product-related information. The screen C11 including the area AR11 for displaying the "appeal" switch and the like is displayed. Here, in the example of FIG. 2, it is assumed that the "appeal" switch corresponding to the product # 3 is dragged to the right side by the business operator M1. In this case, the business operator terminal 200 shifts the screen C11 to the screen C12 for inputting the related information of the product # 3.

The business terminal 200 is in the area AR12 for inputting a comment appealing the product # 3 to the user, the area AR13 for inputting the time for posting the related information in the pre-order service, and the areas AR12 and AR13. A screen C12 including a button B11 for instructing the saving of the input information is displayed. For example, the business operator M1 inputs text information to be posted on the pre-order service as a comment appealing the product # 3 in the area AR12. Further, the business operator M1 inputs the time for posting the text information input in the area AR12 into the area AR13. Further, when the button B11 is pressed, the business operator terminal 200 transmits the information input to the areas AR12 and AR13 to the payment server 10 as related information # 1.

The time for posting related information can be set arbitrarily. For example, the business terminal 200 has a period for posting related information # 1 (for example, from what time to what time) or a period for periodically posting related information # 1 (for example, from what time to what time every week). The input may be accepted from the business operator M1.

Returning to FIG. 1, the explanation will be continued. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the user U activates the pre-order application in the payment application installed on the user terminal 100 and sends a request for providing the contents of the pre-order application to the payment server 10. In this case, the payment server 10 calculates the priority of providing the related information received from each business operator to the user U (step S4). For example, the payment server 10 calculates the priority of each related information based on the distance from the current position of the user U to the location of each store that is the provider of the related information. To give a specific example, the payment server 10 calculates the priority higher as the distance from the current position of the user U is shorter, and lowers the priority as the distance from the current position is longer. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the payment server 10 calculates the priority of the related information # 1 to be the highest.

Subsequently, the payment server 10 provides the user U with related information via the pre-order application based on the calculated priority (step S5). For example, the payment server 10 determines which related information is provided to the user U in what order based on the calculated priority (in other words, executes the listing process of the related information) and provides the related information. do.

Further, the payment server 10 extracts text information (comments and the like input by the provider) from the related information. Then, the payment server 10 classifies (categorizes) the related information based on the extracted text information, and provides the related information based on the classified category. To give a specific example, the payment server 10 includes related information including "freshly made" in text information and related information including words similar to "freshly made" in text information (for example, "freshly made" input by business operator M1. Related information # 1) that includes "freshly baked!" In the text information is classified into the category "freshly baked".

Subsequently, the user terminal 100 displays the content of the pre-order application including the related information (step S6). For example, the user terminal 100 displays related information in the order determined in step S5.

Here, an example of the content displayed by the user terminal 100 in the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram (1) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 100 displays the screen C21 which is the initial display screen when the pre-order application is started. For example, the user terminal 100 has an area AR21 for inputting a designation of an area where a store (a member store of a pre-order service) is located, an area AR22 for designating a category of products to be pre-ordered, and a user U. The area AR23 that displays the content corresponding to the store located within the specified range from the current position of the store (for example, the name of the store, the image of the appearance of the store, the icon, etc.) and the relationship received from the store operator, etc. The screen C21 including the pop-up PU21 corresponding to the information is displayed. In the example of FIG. 3, the user terminal 100 sets the category “fresh” based on the information extracted from the related information in the area AR22 in addition to the product category. Further, the user terminal 100 displays the pop-up PU21 corresponding to the related information # 1 calculated with the highest priority in step S4, and also displays the content corresponding to the store A which is the provider of the related information # 1. It is displayed in the area displayed on the initial display screen in the area AR23. When the content corresponding to the store A is selected, the user terminal 100 shifts the screen C21 to the order screen for pre-ordering each product provided in the store A. Further, when the pop-up PU 21 is selected, the user terminal 100 shifts the screen C22 to the order screen for pre-ordering the product # 3. In the example of FIG. 3, it is assumed that the area corresponding to the category "fresh" is selected by the user U. In this case, the user terminal 100 shifts the screen C21 to the screen C22 that displays the related information classified into the category "fresh".

The user terminal 100 displays the area AR 24 that displays the related information classified into the category “freshly made” and the content corresponding to the store that is the provider of the related information. Here, when the content corresponding to the store is selected, the user terminal 100 shifts the screen C22 to the order screen for pre-ordering each product provided in the store. When the related information is selected, the user terminal 100 shifts the screen C22 to an order screen for pre-ordering the product corresponding to the related information.

Returning to FIG. 1, the explanation will be continued. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the user U desires to pre-order the store A. In this case, the user U displays an order screen for placing a pre-order on the user terminal 100, and inputs the order contents for the store A on the screen. (Step S7). For example, the user terminal 100 acquires the product information associated with the store A from the payment server 10 in response to the operation from the user U, and displays an order screen showing the acquired product information. Then, the user U inputs the number of orders for each product provided in the store A, the options to be given to each product, and the like on the order screen.

Subsequently, the user terminal 100 transmits the input order contents to the payment server 10 (step S8). For example, the user terminal 100 has an order content indicating the number of orders for each product, options to be given to each product, and the like, as well as information indicating the store A and a payment amount for the store A, in response to an order confirmation operation on the order screen. Payment information indicating the total amount of products and options) is transmitted to the payment server 10. Then, the payment server 10 is another account held by the user U from the first account held by the user U in the electronic payment service for the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount indicated by the payment information, and the user. Transfer to a second account that U cannot use for the transaction. To give a specific example, the payment server 10 is a process of transferring electronic money between a plurality of accounts held by the user U in the electronic payment service, and is used for payment using the user terminal 100 described above. The process of transferring the electronic money for the payment amount from the first account to the second account that cannot be used for the payment is executed.

Subsequently, the payment server 10 transmits the order contents received from the user terminal 100 to the business terminal 200 (step S9). For example, the payment server 10 displays a notification (for example, a push notification) indicating that the order from the user U has been accepted on the screen of the business terminal 200, and transmits the order contents. Then, the business terminal 200 displays the order contents in a manner that can be confirmed by the business operator M1 in response to the selection operation of the business operator M1 in response to the displayed notification.

Here, in the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the business operator M1 decides to receive an order from the user U. In this case, the business terminal 200 transmits information indicating that the order is received to the payment server 10 in response to the operation from the business M1. Then, the payment server 10 transmits the information received from the business terminal 200 to the user terminal 100.

Subsequently, the payment server 10 receives information regarding the receipt of the product (step S10). For example, the payment server 10 receives a notification from the business operator terminal 200 that the preparation of the product indicated by the order content is completed, and receives the information indicating the notification, the date and time when the product can be received, and the product. Notify the user terminal 100 of the authentication information (receipt number, etc.) for the purpose. As a result, the user U can receive the product by visiting the store A and presenting the authentication information to the clerk of the store A. After that, the payment server 10 receives information indicating whether or not the product has been received from the user terminal 100.

Subsequently, the payment server 10 executes a payment process according to the receipt of the product (step S11). For example, when the information indicating that the product has been received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the second account of the user U to the business operator M1. Transfers to an account held by an electronic payment service. On the other hand, when the information indicating that the product could not be received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 first transfers the electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the second account of the user U. Transfer to your account.

In step S8, the payment server 10 holds electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the user U in the electronic payment service to the account held by the administrator of the pre-order service in the electronic payment service. You may move to. In this case, when the information indicating that the product has been received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 receives the electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the administrator by the business operator M1. Transfer to the account you own. Further, when the payment server 10 receives the information indicating that the product could not be received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the administrator to the user U. Transfer to the account.

As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment lists the related information received from the business operator in the order in which the effect of appealing to the user is estimated to be high, and then provides the information on the pre-order service. be able to. That is, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

[1-3. Cooperation with services related to store information distribution]
In the embodiment of FIG. 1, an example in which the payment server 10 provides related information to the user in the pre-order service is shown, but the function of the payment server 10 is not limited to such an example and is related to other services. Information may be provided. Here, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of providing related information on a service related to information distribution of a store, which is a service provided in an application started in a payment application, will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram (2) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to an embodiment. Hereinafter, an application that provides a service related to store information distribution may be simply referred to as an "information distribution application".

As shown in FIG. 4, when the user terminal 100 activates the information distribution application in response to an operation from the user, the user terminal 100 displays a screen C31 showing information corresponding to the current position of the user. For example, the user terminal 100 is map information corresponding to the current position of the user, and is the area AR 31 displaying the map information in which the object indicating the position of the member store of the electronic payment service is arranged, and the store-related information. A screen C31 including a button B31 for instructing the display of is displayed. The user terminal 100 on which the button B31 is pressed shifts the screen C31 to the screen C32 displaying the related information.

The user terminal 100 has an area AR 32 for displaying contents corresponding to a store that is a provider of related information (for example, a store name, an image of the appearance of the store, an icon, text information about the store, etc.), and a store business. The screen C32 including the pop-up PU31 corresponding to the related information received from the person or the like and the button B32 for instructing the follow-up of the store is displayed. When the content corresponding to the store is selected, the user terminal 100 activates the pre-order application and shifts the screen C32 to the order screen for pre-ordering each product provided at the store. When the pop-up PU 31 is selected, the user terminal 100 activates the pre-order application and shifts the screen C32 to the order screen for pre-ordering the corresponding product. Further, when the button B32 is pressed, the user terminal 100 notifies that the related information is provided when the related information provided by the store followed by the user is provided from the payment server 10. Is displayed on the screen of the own device.

As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment provides related information even in services other than the pre-order service, and makes it possible to attract users to the pre-order service, so that information with a high appeal effect is provided. It can be performed.

[2. Payment server configuration]
Next, the configuration of the payment server 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a payment server according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the payment server 10 has a communication unit 20, a storage unit 30, and a control unit 40.

(About communication unit 20)
The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Then, the communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits / receives information to / from the user terminal 100, the business terminal 200, and the like.

(About the storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory (Flash Memory), or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 5, the storage unit 30 has an account database 31, a business information database 32, and a user information database 33.

(About account database 31)
The account database 31 stores various information regarding the accounts of users, businesses, and managers of pre-order services. Here, an example of the information stored in the account database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, the account database 31 has items such as "account ID", "owner information", and "account balance".

The "account ID" indicates identification information for identifying the account. "Owner information" indicates information about the owner (user, business operator, administrator of pre-order service) who owns (holds) the account, and for example, identification information (identifier) for identifying the owner is used. Stored. "Account balance" indicates the balance of the account owned by the user, the business operator, or the administrator of the pre-order service.

That is, FIG. 6 shows an example in which the information of the owner of the account identified by the account ID “AID # 1” is “user # 1” and the account balance is “7800”.

(About the business information database 32)
The business operator information database 32 stores various information about the business operator. Here, an example of the information stored in the business operator information database 32 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a business operator information database according to an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 7, the business information database 32 contains items such as "business ID", "store ID", "account ID", "location", "evaluation information", "credit", and "transaction target information". Have.

"Business ID" indicates identification information for identifying a business. The "store ID" indicates identification information for identifying a store managed by the business operator. The "account ID" indicates identification information for identifying an account owned by a business operator. The "location" indicates the location information (for example, an address) of the store managed by the business operator. "Evaluation information" indicates information based on the transaction performance (for example, success or failure of receipt of the transaction target) in the pre-order service and information based on the evaluation (review) posted by the user. "Credit" indicates the credit of the business operator regarding the provision of the transaction target through the pre-order service.

The “transaction target information” indicates information regarding the transaction target provided by the business operator, and has items such as “transaction target ID”, “price”, and “image”. The “transaction target ID” indicates identification information for identifying the transaction target. "Price" indicates the price of the transaction target. "Image" indicates an image of a transaction target.

That is, in FIG. 7, the store managed by the business operator identified by the business operator ID “MID # 1” is identified by the store ID “SID # 1”, the location is “location # 1”, and the business operator is The account you own is identified by the account ID "AID # 2", and among the transaction targets provided by the business operator, the price of the transaction target identified by the transaction target ID "TID # 1" is "400 yen", and the image is An example of "image # 1" is shown.

(About user information database 33)
The user information database 33 stores various information about users of the service provided by the payment server 10. Here, an example of the information stored in the user information database 33 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database according to an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 8, the user information database 33 has items such as "user ID", "payment history", and "usage history".

The "user ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user. The "payment history" shows the history of payments made using an electronic payment service, and stores information such as a payment destination (business operator), a payment target (transaction target), and a payment amount. "Usage history" shows the usage history of users in various services such as pre-order service and service related to store information distribution. For example, in information indicating order details in pre-order service and service related to store information distribution. Information such as the store that the user is following is stored.

That is, FIG. 8 shows an example in which the payment history of the user identified by the user ID “UID # 1” is “payment history # 1” and the usage history is “usage history # 1”.

(About control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller, and for example, various programs stored in a storage device inside the payment server 10 by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like use the RAM as a work area. It is realized by being executed. Further, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes a reception unit 41, a calculation unit 42, a provision unit 43, and a payment processing unit 44, and has functions and operations of information processing described below. Realize or execute.

(About reception desk 41)
The reception unit 41 receives payment information regarding payment from the user to the business operator. For example, the reception unit 41 uses the user identification information for identifying the user, the store identification information taken through the payment application, and the payment information indicating the payment amount input from the user or the store clerk. Accept from the person terminal 100.

The reception unit 41 may receive payment information from the business terminal 200. For example, when the business terminal 200 (store terminal) reads the user identification information for identifying the user displayed on the user terminal 100, the reception unit 41 makes the payment. The payment information indicating the above is received from the business terminal 200.

Further, the reception unit 41 may accept an order to be traded provided at a predetermined store from a user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives the order contents for the store A via the pre-order application in the payment application installed on the user terminal 100.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive related information related to the store from the store that accepts the order to be traded from the user via the predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives information that is desired to appeal to the user regarding the store A or the product provided in the store A from the business terminal 200 as related information.

In addition, the reception unit 41 may accept a provision period for providing related information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives the time for posting the related information input to the area AR13 of the screen C12.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive related information from a store that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment means. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives related information from the store A that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a pre-order application activated in the payment application.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive related information from the store that provides the transaction target to the user who visits the store after receiving the transaction target order from the user via the predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 accepts an order from the user U via the pre-order service, and then receives related information from the store A that provides the product to the user U who visits the store.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive the related information from the store that provides the transaction target to the user who visits the store after receiving the transaction target order from the user via the predetermined platform. .. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives related information from the store A that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a pre-order application that provides a pre-order service.

Here, there may be a request to provide the user with related information regarding the transaction target during the period in which the transaction target can be provided. Therefore, the reception unit 41 may receive period information indicating the period during which the transaction target can be provided at the store. For example, the reception unit 41 receives period information indicating the business hours of the store, a specific period (for example, lunch time) for providing a transaction target to be appealed by related information, and the like.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the relevant information received from stores with high creditworthiness in the pre-order service does not include exaggerated expressions or falsehoods. Therefore, the reception unit 41 may determine whether or not to accept related information from the store based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction target via the predetermined platform. For example, the reception unit 41 stores stores based on the credit rating calculated higher for stores where the difference between the information provided to the manager or user of the pre-order service and the actual behavior of the pre-order service is smaller. Determines whether or not to accept related information from. To give a specific example, the reception department 41 posts the information on the stores that comply with the business hours registered in the pre-order service, the time until the transaction target is provided to the user, and the pre-order service. Based on the credit rating calculated higher for stores with a higher degree of matching between the image of the transaction target and the transaction target actually provided to the user, it is determined that the related information from the store whose credit rating is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold is not accepted.

(About calculation unit 42)
The calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of providing the related information based on a predetermined index related to the store. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the calculation unit 42 refers to the business information database 32, the user information database 33, the information indicated by the related information, and the like, and calculates the priority of providing the related information received from the store. do.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the distance from the position of the user who is the destination of the related information to the location of the store. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of each related information based on the distance from the current position of the user U to the location of each store that is the provider of the related information.

The calculation unit 42 is a store that provides related information from the location of the user's base (for example, home, work, school, travel route, etc.) estimated based on the history of location information. The priority may be calculated based on the distance to the location. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the priority as the distance from the location of the user's base is shorter, and lowers the priority as the distance from the location of the base is longer.

Here, for example, when the related information appeals that the transaction target (food) is fresh, the transaction target may be sold out at the end of the provision period of the related information set by the store. , It is assumed that the transaction target is not fresh. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the remaining period of the provision period. For example, when the related information appeals that the transaction target is fresh, or that the transaction target has a limited number of sales (in other words, the number of sales of the transaction target and the sales period are limited). The longer the remaining period of the provision period (in other words, the higher the freshness of the related information), the higher the priority is calculated by the calculation unit 42, and the shorter the remaining period of the provision period is, the lower the priority is. calculate.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of the related information received from the store higher as the remaining time of the business hours of the store is longer, and calculates the priority lower as the remaining time is shorter. Further, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of the related information higher as the remaining time of providing the transaction target to be appealed by the related information is longer, and lowers the priority as the remaining time is shorter.

Furthermore, there may be a desire to enhance the appeal effect by preferentially providing related information corresponding to the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user who is the provider of the related information and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the priority as the difference between the price range of the transaction target ordered by the user in the pre-order service and the price range of the transaction target provided by the store that provides the related information is smaller. However, the larger the difference, the lower the priority. Further, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the priority as the difference between the price range of the transaction target ordered by the user in the pre-order service and the price of the transaction target indicated by the related information is smaller, and the larger the difference, the higher the priority. Is calculated low.

Furthermore, there may be a desire to enhance the appeal effect by preferentially providing related information according to the user's hobbies and tastes. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the attribute of the user who is the destination of the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 may receive related information received from a store corresponding to an attribute (demographic attribute or psychographic attribute) estimated from a user's usage history in various services, or related information regarding a transaction target corresponding to the attribute. The priority of is calculated high.

Furthermore, it is convenient by preferentially providing related information received from stores that can promptly provide transaction targets at the timing when the user uses the pre-order service (in other words, when the user is hungry). There may be a desire to improve sexuality and appealing effect. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the time from receiving the order via the predetermined platform until the store provides the transaction target to the user. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the time until the store provides the transaction target set by the store and the time estimated based on the performance of the store's provision of the transaction target in the pre-order service. To give a specific example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher priority as the time until the store provides the transaction target to the user is shorter, and lowers the priority as the time is longer.

The calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the time until the transaction target indicated by the related information is provided to the user.

Furthermore, there may be a request to preferentially provide related information received from a store with high appeal by calculating the priority based on the evaluation (review, etc.) of the store by the user or the like. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the evaluation of the store on the predetermined platform. For example, the calculation unit 42 may review the store posted by the user who placed the order using the pre-order service, or the store performance in the pre-order service (for example, the number of orders and the success or failure of the delivery of the transaction target). Etc.), etc., and calculate the priority of the related information received from the store. To give a specific example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the priority as the higher the evaluation, and lowers the priority the lower the evaluation.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the number of orders received by the store via the predetermined platform within the predetermined period. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher priority the related information received from the store with the larger number of orders received through the pre-order service during the latest predetermined period, and the smaller the number of orders, the higher the priority. Is calculated low.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the related information received from stores with high creditworthiness in the pre-order service does not include exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, and there may be a request to preferentially provide such related information. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction target via the predetermined platform. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the credit rating of the store that provides the related information, and lowers the priority as the credit rating is lower.

Furthermore, there may be a request to preferentially provide related information indicating a transaction target with a high appeal effect. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher the number of orders for the transaction target indicated by the related information and the larger the number of the transaction target placed in the virtual shopping cart in the pre-order service, and the lower the priority. The lower the priority, the lower the calculation.

Furthermore, there may be a request to determine the priority of providing related information according to the bid amount from the store. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the bid amount set by the store for the provision of the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the higher priority for the related information set by the store and the higher the bid amount, and lowers the priority as the bid amount is lower.

Here, the bid amount is a fee provided by the store to the administrator of a predetermined platform, and is an amount set as a reward for presenting information or the like. For example, when the payment server browses the related information set by the store, taps the related information, or taps the related information, and then the user orders the transaction target corresponding to the related information. In addition, the amount set by the store as the bid amount is collected from the store. For example, the payment server 10 collects the price of the transaction target from the account of the user who ordered the transaction target, remits the bid amount from the collected price to the account used by the administrator of the predetermined platform, and uses the remaining amount. You may deposit money into the store account. The settlement server 10 accepts the ratio of the bid amount to the price of the transaction target, and the value of the related information with a high accepted ratio or the product of the accepted ratio and the price of the transaction target (that is, the bid amount) is high. The more related information may be provided with priority.

The calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority by combining a plurality of the above processes. For example, the calculation unit 42 uses the distance from the user's position to the store's location, the remaining period of the provision period of related information, the price range of the transaction target to be purchased by the user, the user's attributes, and the store to use the transaction target. The time it takes to provide to a person, the evaluation of the store, the number of orders received by the store within a predetermined period, the creditworthiness of the store, the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information, and the store for the provision of related information. The priority may be calculated based on the bid amount set by.

(About the provider 43)
The providing unit 43 provides the user with the related information received by the receiving unit 41 via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the user U with the related information # 1 received from the business terminal 200.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information to the user via a predetermined platform based on the priority calculated by the calculating unit 42. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the related information # 1 calculated with the highest priority so as to be displayed on the initial display screen of the user terminal 100 when the pre-order application is started. do.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information in a display mode based on the priority. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 determines which related information is provided to the user U in what order based on the calculated priority, and provides the related information.

In addition, the providing unit 43 may provide related information received from the store that the user is following on the predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the providing unit 43 is a service provided in an application started in a payment application, and provides related information received from a store followed by a user in a service related to store information distribution. ..

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information during the providing period accepted by the receiving unit 41. For example, the providing unit 43 provides related information for a period set by the store of the providing source.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information during the period indicated by the period information. For example, the providing unit 43 provides related information during the business hours of the store or a specific period during which the transaction target that is the object of the appeal by the related information is provided.

Further, when the related information is selected by the user, the providing unit 43 may provide the user with content for accepting an order for a transaction target corresponding to the related information via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 2, when the pop-up PU21 displayed on the user terminal 100 is selected or the related information displayed on the screen C22 is selected, the providing unit 43 corresponds to the related information. Provide content for pre-ordering products.

Here, for example, there may be a request to enhance the appealing effect of the related information by providing the related information at the timing when the user is presumed to be hungry. Therefore, the providing unit 43 may provide related information at the timing when the user orders the transaction target via the predetermined platform. For example, the providing unit 43 estimates the timing at which the user places an order based on the usage history of the user's pre-ordering service, and provides related information at the estimated timing. Further, the providing unit 43 estimates the timing at which the user eats based on the usage history of the user's electronic payment service (for example, the date and time when the payment is made to the restaurant), and provides related information at the estimated timing. do.

Furthermore, if the transaction target corresponding to the related information is limited in quantity, there may be a request to stop providing the related information when it is sold out. Therefore, the providing unit 43 may determine whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the providing unit 43 determines whether or not the number of transaction targets ordered on the pre-order service has reached the inventory quantity of the transaction target set by the store, and if the inventory quantity is reached, the transaction is made. Stop providing related information corresponding to the target. Further, the providing unit 43 determines whether or not the number of sales of the transaction target acquired from the store terminal (for example, a POS (Pont of Sales) terminal) has reached the inventory number of the transaction target set by the store. , When the number of stocks is reached, the provision of related information corresponding to the transaction target will be stopped.

Furthermore, depending on the store, it is assumed that the status of the store and the status of the transaction target provided by the store can be estimated according to the business hours and the elapsed period of the period for providing a specific transaction target. .. Therefore, the providing unit 43 may provide the user with information according to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information. For example, the provision unit 43 prepares the food provided by the store during a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) after the start of business during the business hours of the store that provides the food that can be prepared. Provide information on the pre-order service to indicate that.

(About payment processing unit 44)
The payment processing unit 44 executes the payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 41. For example, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the payment amount from the user's account indicated by the user ID to the store account indicated by the store ID.

In addition, the payment processing unit 44 may execute processing based on the order contents received from the user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 transfers electronic money for the payment amount indicated by the payment information corresponding to the order content from the first account held by the user U in the electronic payment service to the user U. Transfer to a second account held by User U that cannot be used for transactions. Then, the payment processing unit 44 shifts from the second account of the user U to the account held by the business operator M1 in the electronic payment service in response to the receipt of the product.

[3. Information processing flow]
A procedure for providing the payment server 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the provision process according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the payment server 10 receives related information related to the store from the store (step S101). Subsequently, the payment server 10 calculates the priority of providing the related information based on a predetermined index related to the store (step S102). Subsequently, the payment server 10 provides the user with related information via a predetermined platform based on the calculated priority (step S103). Subsequently, the payment server 10 accepts an order to be traded from a user via a predetermined platform (step S104). Subsequently, the payment server 10 transmits the order details to the store (step S105). Subsequently, the payment server 10 executes a payment process according to the receipt of the transaction target (step S106), and ends the process.

[4. Modification example]
The above embodiment shows an example, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[4-1. About the service provided by the payment server 10]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the pre-ordering service for food and drink is provided by the payment server 10 is shown, but the transaction target in the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to such an example. For example, the payment server 10 may provide a pre-order service for various transactions other than food and drink. Further, the payment server 10 may provide a service related to service reservation.

Further, the payment server 10 may provide a service of providing the user with surplus inventory (for example, a material for food and drink) in the store. In this case, the payment server 10 may receive related information indicating that surplus inventory has occurred in the store and provide it to the user.

Further, the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to the service of accepting an order to be traded before the user visits the store and providing a take-out product. For example, the payment server 10 may receive an order for a transaction target before the user visits a store, and may provide a service in which the transaction target is provided to the user at the store.

Further, the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to the service of accepting an order to be traded before the user visits the store. For example, the payment server 10 may provide a service of accepting an order to be traded to a store after a user visits the store and sits at a table or the like installed in the store.

Further, the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to the service in which money is exchanged. For example, the payment server 10 may provide a service related to the provision of food supplied by a food bank. In this case, the payment server 10 accepts the food supply request supplied by the food bank from the user, notifies the user of information such as whether or not the food is provided, the place where the food is provided, and whether the food is received. Receive information indicating whether or not from the user.

[4-2. About processing mode]
Of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be performed manually, and conversely, all the processes described as being performed manually. Alternatively, a part can be automatically performed by a known method. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown in the figure.

Further, each component of each of the illustrated devices is a functional concept, and does not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. That is, the specific form of distribution / integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them may be functionally or physically distributed / physically in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

In addition, the above-described embodiments can be appropriately combined as long as the processing contents do not contradict each other.

[5. effect〕
As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment includes a reception unit 41, a calculation unit 42, a provision unit 43, and a payment processing unit 44. The reception unit 41 receives payment information regarding payment from the user to the business operator. Further, the reception unit 41 accepts an order to be traded provided at a predetermined store from a user via a predetermined platform. In addition, the reception unit 41 temporarily receives information related to the store from a store that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a predetermined platform, and information registered in advance by the store on the predetermined platform. Accepts related information that is information added to. In addition, the reception unit 41 receives related information from a store that accepts an order to be traded from a user via a predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment means. Further, the reception unit 41 receives an order for a transaction target from a user via a predetermined platform, and then receives related information from a store that provides the transaction target to the user who visits the store. The calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of providing the related information based on a predetermined index related to the store. The providing unit 43 provides the user with the related information received by the receiving unit 41 via a predetermined platform. Further, the providing unit 43 provides related information to the user via a predetermined platform based on the priority calculated by the calculating unit 42. In addition, the providing unit 43 provides related information in a display mode based on the priority. Further, when the related information is selected by the user, the providing unit 43 provides the user with the content for accepting the transaction target order corresponding to the related information via the predetermined platform. The payment processing unit 44 executes the payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 41. Further, the payment processing unit 44 may execute processing based on the order contents received from the user via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide the related information received from the business operator after listing in the order in which the effect of appealing to the user is presumed to be high, so that appropriate priority is given. It is possible to provide the user with the attached information.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the reception unit 41 receives a provision period for providing related information. Then, the providing unit 43 provides related information during the providing period accepted by the receiving unit 41. In addition, the reception unit 41 receives period information indicating a period during which the transaction target can be provided at the store. Then, the providing unit 43 provides related information during the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information in an appropriate period, so that convenience can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the reception unit 41 determines whether or not to accept related information from the store based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction target via the predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information received from the store, which is expected not to include exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, so that the accuracy of the information provided to the user can be determined. Can be secured.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the distance from the position of the user who is the destination of the related information to the location of the store.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information located in the vicinity of the user's position, so that the appeal effect can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the remaining period of the provision period. Further, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can change the priority of providing the related information according to the change of the state of the transaction target that changes with the passage of time, so that the convenience can be improved. ..

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 is based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user who is the provider of the related information and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. And calculate the priority.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information corresponding to the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user, so that the appeal effect can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the attribute of the user who is the destination of the related information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information according to the hobbies and tastes of the user, so that the appeal effect can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 sets the priority based on the time from receiving the order via the predetermined platform until the store provides the transaction target to the user. calculate.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide the related information received from the store that can promptly provide the transaction target at the timing when the user uses the pre-order service, which is convenient. It is possible to improve sexuality and appeal effect.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the evaluation of the store on the predetermined platform. In addition, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the number of orders received by the store via the predetermined platform within the predetermined period.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can calculate the priority based on the evaluation of the store by the user or the like, so that the related information received from the store with high appeal is preferentially provided. Can be done.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the credit rating of the store regarding the provision of the transaction target via the predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information that is not expected to include exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, so that the accuracy of the information provided to the user can be guaranteed.

Further, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information.

As a result, since the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information based on the provision status of the transaction target, it is possible to preferentially provide the related information indicating the transaction target having a high appeal effect.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the bid amount set by the store for the provision of related information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide the related information to the provider of the related information or according to the amount of money and the like, so that the convenience can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides related information received from a store that the user is following on a predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information about the store in which the user is interested, so that the effect of appealing the related information can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides related information at the timing when the user orders a transaction target via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide the related information at the timing when the user is presumed to be hungry, so that the effect of appealing the related information can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 determines whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can stop providing the related information when the transaction target corresponding to the related information is sold out, so that the convenience can be improved.

Further, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides the user with information according to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment has the business hours of the store, the status of the store estimated according to the elapsed period of the period for providing the specific transaction target, and the state of the transaction target provided by the store. Since it is possible to provide information based on the above, convenience can be improved.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Further, the payment server 10 according to each of the above-described embodiments is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the payment server 10 will be described as an example. FIG. 10 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that realizes the function of a payment server. The computer 1000 has a CPU 1100, a RAM 1200, a ROM 1300, an HDD 1400, a communication interface (I / F) 1500, an input / output interface (I / F) 1600, and a media interface (I / F) 1700.

The CPU 1100 operates based on a program stored in the ROM 1300 or the HDD 1400, and controls each part. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started, a program depending on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores a program executed by the CPU 1100, data used by such a program, and the like. The communication interface 1500 receives data from another device via the communication network 500 (corresponding to the network N of the embodiment) and sends the data to the CPU 1100, and the communication interface 1500 receives data generated by the CPU 1100 via the communication network 500 to another device. Send to the device.

The CPU 1100 controls an output device such as a display or a printer, and an input device such as a keyboard or a mouse via the input / output interface 1600. The CPU 1100 acquires data from the input device via the input / output interface 1600. Further, the CPU 1100 outputs the data generated via the input / output interface 1600 to the output device.

The media interface 1700 reads a program or data stored in the recording medium 1800 and provides the program or data to the CPU 1100 via the RAM 1200. The CPU 1100 loads the program from the recording medium 1800 onto the RAM 1200 via the media interface 1700, and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or PD (Phase change rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. And so on.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the payment server 10, the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 realizes the function of the control unit 40 by executing the program loaded on the RAM 1200. Further, the HDD 1400 stores each data in the storage device of the payment server 10. The CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 reads these programs from the recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be acquired from another device via a predetermined communication network.

[7. others〕
Although some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, these are examples, and various modifications are made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the embodiments described in the disclosure column of the invention. It is possible to carry out the present invention in other modified forms.

Further, the configuration of the payment server 10 described above can be flexibly changed, such as by calling an external platform or the like by API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like depending on the function.

Further, the "part" described in the claims can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the reception unit can be read as a reception means or a reception circuit.

10 Payment server 20 Communication department 30 Storage department 31 Account database 32 Business operator information database 33 User information database 40 Control department 41 Reception department 42 Calculation department 43 Providing department 44 Payment processing department 100 User terminal 200 Business terminal

Claims (26)

Information related to the store from the store that accepts the order to be traded from the user via the predetermined platform, and is information temporarily added to the information pre-registered by the store on the predetermined platform. The reception department that accepts related information and
A providing device having a providing unit that provides related information received by the receiving unit to a user via the predetermined platform. Further having a calculation unit for calculating the priority of providing the relevant information based on a predetermined index for the store.
The providing part
The providing device according to claim 1, wherein the related information is provided based on the priority calculated by the calculation unit. The reception department
Accepting the provision period to provide the relevant information,
The providing part
The providing device according to claim 2, wherein the related information is provided during the providing period received by the receiving unit. The calculation unit
The providing device according to claim 3, wherein the priority is calculated based on the remaining period of the providing period. The reception department
Accepts period information indicating the period that the transaction target can provide at the store,
The providing part
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the related information is provided during the period indicated by the period information. The calculation unit
The providing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the priority is calculated based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information. The providing part
The providing device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the information according to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information is provided to the user. The calculation unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the priority is calculated based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. The providing part
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein it is determined whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. The providing part
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the related information is provided in a display mode based on the priority. The calculation unit
The provision according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the priority is calculated based on the distance from the position of the user to whom the related information is provided to the location of the store. Device. The calculation unit
Claim 2 is characterized in that the priority is calculated based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user to whom the related information is provided and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. The providing device according to any one of 11 to 11. The calculation unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the priority is calculated based on the attribute of the user to whom the related information is provided. The calculation unit
Any of claims 2 to 13, characterized in that the priority is calculated based on the time from the receipt of an order via the predetermined platform until the store provides the transaction target to the user. The providing device according to one. The calculation unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein the priority is calculated based on the evaluation of the store on the predetermined platform. The calculation unit
The provision according to any one of claims 2 to 15, wherein the priority is calculated based on the number of orders received by the store via the predetermined platform within a predetermined period. Device. The calculation unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 16, wherein the priority is calculated based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of a transaction target via the predetermined platform. The calculation unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 17, wherein the priority is calculated based on the bid amount set by the store for the provision of the related information. The providing part
The providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the related information is provided at a timing when a user orders a transaction target via the predetermined platform. The providing part
The providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the related information received from the store that the user is following on the predetermined platform is provided. The reception department
One of claims 1 to 20, wherein it is determined whether or not to accept the related information from the store based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction target via the predetermined platform. The provided device described in. The providing part
From claim 1, when the related information is selected by the user, the content for accepting the order of the transaction target corresponding to the related information is provided to the user via the predetermined platform. The providing device according to any one of 21. The reception department
The invention according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the relevant information is received from the store that accepts an order to be traded from a user via the predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment means. Providing equipment. The reception department
From claim 1, wherein after receiving an order for a transaction target from a user via the predetermined platform, the related information is received from the store that provides the transaction target to the user who visits the store. The providing device according to any one of 23. It ’s a computer-executed delivery method.
Information related to the store from the store that accepts the order to be traded from the user via the predetermined platform, and is information temporarily added to the information pre-registered by the store on the predetermined platform. The reception process for receiving related information and
A providing method comprising a providing process of providing related information received by the receiving process to a user via the predetermined platform. Information related to the store from the store that accepts the order to be traded from the user via the predetermined platform, and is information temporarily added to the information pre-registered by the store on the predetermined platform. The reception procedure for accepting related information and
A providing program characterized by causing a computer to execute a providing procedure for providing a user with related information received by the receiving procedure via the predetermined platform.

Images