JP2023162060A - Business report selling system, business report selling method, and program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a business report selling system, a method, and a program, which sell only necessary pages of a business report to a user.SOLUTION: In a business report selling system, a computer 100 acquires, from a seller, a business report divided into pages; accepts, from the seller, input of relevant keywords for the business report; generates a blurry thumbnail image for the business report; gives a user a number indicating the number of business report pages that are downloadable each month; accepts input of desired search keywords from the user; searches for business reports containing relevant keywords that match the accepted search keywords; displays generated search results as a list of blurry thumbnail images; and subtracts the number required for purchase from the given number, in response to user's selecting and purchasing a business report corresponding to a desired blurry thumbnail image, and sells it.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a technology for providing a business report sales system that can sell only business report pages needed by users.

In recent years, technology related to business trends has been attracting attention. Corporate Planning Department/Business Planning Department/New Business Development Department/R&D Planning Department/Marketing Department etc. utilize business reports when planning business or research and development. However, business reports generally have a large number of pages, ranging from tens to hundreds of pages, and contain pages that are unnecessary to users, and users often pay for unnecessary pages. There is a problem that there is. Therefore, there is a need for a technology for selling only the pages of business reports that are needed by users.

For example, in Patent Document 1, manufacturers of products, etc. directly provide effective promotions to consumers based on products actually purchased by consumers at stores, and monitor consumer trends. Technology is provided to accurately understand the situation.

In addition, in Patent Document 2, a market research company operates a purchasing/sales agency business, and covers expenses incurred in the purchasing/sales agency business, delivery costs incurred when the business delivers products to customers, and By having a market research company bear the fees incurred when a payment agency is used to pay for products to businesses, a more detailed customer profile for each product category of customers who use purchasing/sales agency services can be created. technology is provided to obtain it.

JP2020-197763 JP2009-086794

The inventors believe that in order to sell only the pages of business reports that users need, they give users a number indicating the number of business report pages divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month. When purchasing a business report divided into desired single page units, we thought it would be effective to have a system in which the number required for the purchase is subtracted from the assigned number before being sold.

However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month is given to the user, and the business report is divided into one-page units as desired by the user. When purchasing a business report, it is not possible to subtract the number required for the purchase from the assigned number and sell it.

Therefore, the present invention provides the user with a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month, and when the user purchases the desired business report divided into one-page units. By subtracting the number required for the purchase from the assigned number, the purpose is to sell only the pages of the business report that the user needs.

The present invention provides the following solution.

The invention according to the first characteristic is:
an acquisition means for acquiring a business report divided into one page from a seller;
a first input means that receives from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the acquired business report divided into one page;
generating means for generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the acquired business report divided into one page;
an assigning means for assigning to the user a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month;
a second input means for receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
Display means for searching the business report divided into pages containing the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. A sales method that sells after deducting the necessary figure,
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the first aspect of the invention, in the business report sales system, there is provided an acquisition means for acquiring a business report divided into one page from a seller; a first input means for receiving from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the business report; a generating means for generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the obtained business report divided into one page units; a second input means for receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user; a display means for searching the business report divided into one page containing the matching related keyword and displaying the search results as a list of the generated blurred thumbnail images; When selecting and purchasing a business report divided into pages corresponding to a desired blurred thumbnail image from the list of blurred thumbnail images, the number required for the purchase is deducted from the number assigned. and sales means for selling the products.

Although the invention according to the first feature is in the category of a business report sales system, similar operations and effects can be achieved even in a business report sales method and program.

The invention according to the second characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic,
The assigning means provides a business report sales system that assigns a number according to the monthly charge when the user subscribes to a monthly billing service, or assigns a number according to the consideration additionally purchased by the user.

According to the invention according to the second characteristic, in the business report sales system according to the first characteristic, the assigning means assigns a number according to the monthly charge when the user subscribes to a monthly billing service. Or, a number is given according to the consideration additionally purchased by the user.

The invention according to the third characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to the first or second characteristic,
The sales means provides a business report sales system that allows the user to download and provide the sold business report divided into one page.

According to the invention according to the third characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to the first or second characteristic, the sales means sells the sold business report divided into one page to the user. Provide it for download.

The invention according to the fourth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to third characteristics,
an analysis means for analyzing the obtained business report divided into one page, extracting keywords, and adding the keywords to the related keywords;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the fourth characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to third characteristics, the acquired business report divided into one page units is analyzed. and analysis means for extracting keywords and adding them to the related keywords.

The invention according to the fifth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first characteristic to the fourth characteristic,
a payment means for paying the seller a remuneration according to the number of purchases made by the user;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the fifth characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to fourth characteristics, the seller is compensated according to the number of purchases by the user. and a means of payment.

The invention according to the sixth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to fifth characteristics,
The assigning means provides a business report sales system that assigns a number to the user who answered the questionnaire when the user answers the questionnaire received from the seller.

According to the invention according to the sixth characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to fifth characteristics, the provision means is configured to provide a business report sales system in which the user responds to a questionnaire received from the seller. If the user answers the questionnaire, a number will be given to the user who answered the questionnaire.

The invention according to the seventh characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first characteristic to the sixth characteristic,
a request means by which the user can request a request from the seller using the assigned number;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the seventh feature, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to sixth features, the user uses the assigned number to sell the business report to the seller. and a request means for requesting a request for.

The invention according to the eighth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to seventh characteristics,
a return means for returning the business report if the user is dissatisfied with the purchased business report within a certain period of time from purchase and a predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the eighth characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to seventh characteristics, when the user is dissatisfied with the purchased business report, return means for returning the product within a certain period of time and when the predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached.

The invention according to the ninth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to eighth characteristics,
The display means further provides a business report sales system that displays advertising materials that can be purchased for free in a list display according to the search results using the search keyword.

According to the invention according to the ninth characteristic, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to eighth characteristics, the displaying means further comprises Display advertising materials that can be purchased for free in a list.

The invention according to the tenth characteristic is a business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first characteristic to the ninth characteristic,
billing means for charging the seller according to the number of times the thumbnail images are displayed in a list or a fixed amount every month;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the tenth feature, in the business report sales system which is the invention according to any one of the first to ninth features, the number of times the list of thumbnail images is displayed to the seller. and billing means for charging according to the amount or at a fixed amount every month.

The invention according to the eleventh feature is:
In the business report sales method performed by the business report sales system,
obtaining a business report divided into one page from the seller;
receiving from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the obtained business report divided into one page;
generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the obtained business report divided into one-page units;
providing the user with a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded each month;
receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
searching for the business report divided into one page that includes the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. a step of selling after subtracting the required number;
Provides a business report sales method with.

The invention according to the twelfth characteristic is:
On the computer that works with the business report sales system,
a step of obtaining a business report divided into single pages from the seller;
receiving from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the obtained business report divided into one page;
generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the obtained business report divided into one page;
providing the user with a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded each month;
receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
searching for the business report divided into pages containing the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. The step of selling by subtracting the required number,
Provides a computer readable program for executing.

According to the present invention, a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month is given to the user, and when the user purchases the desired business report divided into one-page units, By subtracting the number required for the purchase from the assigned number and selling it, it becomes possible to sell only the pages of the business report that the user needs, and the user only has to pay for the pages that are truly necessary. You can get this advantage.

1 is a diagram illustrating an overview of a business report sales system 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of a business report sales system 1. FIG. 2 is a flowchart diagram showing a business report sales process executed by the business report sales system 1. FIG. It is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the business report sales system 1 performs analysis processing, payment processing, request processing, return processing, and billing processing. This is an example A of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. This is an example B of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. This is an example C of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. This is an example D of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as embodiments) will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the subsequent figures, the same numbers or symbols are given to the same elements throughout the description of the embodiments.

[Basic concept/basic configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an overview of a business report sales system 1. As shown in FIG. A business report sales system 1 is a business report sales system that sells only necessary pages of a business report obtained from a seller 2 and divided into page units to a user 3 via the Internet. In the present invention, business reports include research reports, market reports, company reports, interview reports, case reports, analysis reports, forecast reports, know-how reports, technical reports, and the like. The business report sales system 1 includes a computer 100 that controls the business report sales system 1, a seller terminal 200 of a seller 2 who sells business reports, and a user terminal 300 of a user 3 who wishes to purchase business reports. A system that includes at least Although not shown in FIG. 1, it is assumed that the computer 100, the seller terminal 200, and the user terminal 300 can communicate via the network 4. It is assumed that a plurality of sellers 2 and seller terminals 200, and a plurality of users 3 and user terminals 300 may exist.

First, the acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires a business report divided into pages from the seller 2 via the seller terminal 200 (step S01). Here, the seller 2 may be the creator himself/herself who created the business report, or may be a third party entrusted with sales by the creator. Also, here, in order to obtain a business report divided into pages from the seller terminal 200, you may specify to upload a file in units of one page, or after uploading a file with multiple pages. It may be divided into pages. Alternatively, after obtaining the business report from the seller terminal 200, the file may be analyzed and divided into pages without specifying the number of pages. It is assumed that the file format of the business report is PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF/text/image.

Next, the first input unit 102 of the computer 100 receives from the seller 2, via the seller terminal 200, an input of a related keyword to be associated with the business report divided into one page units obtained in step S01. (Step S02). Here, related keywords include title/overview/company name/technical field (e.g., AI, IoT, Fintech, etc.)/market size/policy trends/social keywords (low birthrate and aging population/work style reform, etc.)/industry, etc. be. The seller 2 inputs a related keyword using the input section of the seller terminal 200, and the first input section 102 of the computer 100 receives the related keyword via the network 4.

Next, the generation unit 103 of the computer 100 generates a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the business report divided into one-page units acquired in step S01 (step S03). The blurred thumbnail image here means that the text information is blurred so that you cannot see the detailed contents of the business report before purchasing, and what kind of tables and graphs the business report consists of. Assume that it is possible to confirm. Here, the generation unit 103 generates a thumbnail image by converting an electronic file in a format such as PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF into an image and blurring the image through image processing such as filter processing.

Next, the assigning unit 104 of the computer 100 assigns to the user 3, via the user terminal 300, a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month (step S04). The numbers here include, for example, point score/number of tickets/amount of money. The method and timing for assigning numbers by the assigning unit 104 may be such that when the user 3 subscribes to a monthly billing service, the numbers are assigned on a fixed day every month according to the monthly fee. Furthermore, if the user 3 wishes to make an additional purchase, a number may be assigned at the time of purchase according to the purchase price.

Next, the second input unit 105 of the computer 100 receives input of a desired search keyword from the user 3 via the user terminal 300 (step S05). Here, the search keyword is a phrase used by the user 3 to narrow down the desired business report. The user 3 inputs a search keyword using the input section of the user terminal 300, and the second input section 105 of the computer 100 receives the search keyword via the network 4. The related keywords received in step S02 may be displayed, and the search keyword may be selected from among them.

Next, the display unit 106 of the computer 100 searches for business reports divided into pages containing related keywords that match the search keyword received in step S05, and displays the results of the search as A list of thumbnail images is displayed on the user terminal 300 of the user 3 (step S06). Here, along with the thumbnail image, the date, title, related keywords, numbers required for purchase, electronic file format, etc. may be displayed. Here, the file format of the business report that can be purchased may include not only the format acquired by the acquisition unit 101 but also a format that can be converted by the computer 100. You can convert it into an electronic file such as PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF/text/image, or you can convert the text part into an audio file, or you can convert the image and text part of the business report into an audio file. You may also convert it into a read-aloud video file. Further, the name of the seller of the business report may be written in the displayed list.

FIG. 5 is an example A of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method for Example A is to display a blurred thumbnail image as "Report Image" in the leftmost column, the creation date or acquisition date of the business report as "Date" in the right column, and "Title/Keyword" in the right column. '' as the title of the business report and related keywords, the right column as ``Digestion Points'', the numerical value given to be consumed when purchasing the business report, and the far right column as ``Add to Cart'', which file format This shows the options for purchasing. Further, a details button may be provided on the thumbnail image, and when the details button is pressed, a transition may be made to a screen showing information that cannot be displayed on the list screen.

FIG. 6 is an example B of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method for Example B is to display a blurred thumbnail image as "Report Image" in the leftmost column, a row of the creation date or acquisition date of the business report as "Date" on the right, and a line of the business report as "Title/Keyword". A row with the title and related keywords, a row with the numerical value given to you to consume when purchasing a business report as "digestion points", and a choice of which file format to purchase as "Add to Cart" in the far right column. This indicates the line. Further, a details button may be provided on the thumbnail image, and when the details button is pressed, a transition may be made to a screen showing information that cannot be displayed on the list screen.

FIG. 7 is an example C of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method of example C displays blurred thumbnail images, and below each thumbnail image, the creation date or acquisition date of the business report, the title of the business report, and the assigned number to be consumed when purchasing the business report are displayed. value, and the file formats available for purchase. Further, a details button may be provided on the thumbnail image, and when the details button is pressed, a transition may be made to a screen showing information that cannot be displayed on the list screen.

FIG. 8 is an example D of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method in Example D displays blurred thumbnail images, and displays the creation date or acquisition date of the business report, the title of the business report, and the assigned number used when purchasing the business report, superimposed on each thumbnail image. value, and the file formats available for purchase. Further, a details button may be provided on the thumbnail image, and when the details button is pressed, a transition may be made to a screen showing information that cannot be displayed on the list screen.

Returning to FIG. 1, finally, the sales department 107 of the computer 100 sends a business report divided into pages corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the list of blurred thumbnail images displayed by the user 3. When selecting and purchasing, the number required for the purchase is subtracted from the assigned number and sold (step S07). The sales department 107 causes the user 3 to download the sold business report divided into pages to the user terminal 300.

As described above, according to the present invention, a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month is given to the user 3, and the business report divided into one-page units as desired by the user 3 is given. When purchasing, it becomes possible to subtract the number required for the purchase from the assigned number and sell it. This makes it possible to sell only the business report pages that User 3 needs, and has the advantage that User 3 only has to pay for the pages that are actually needed, and there is no need to purchase unnecessary pages. Obtainable.

[Functional configuration]
The functional configuration of the business report sales system 1 will be explained based on FIG. 2. The business report sales system 1 includes a computer 100, a seller terminal 200 communicably connected to the computer 100 via a network 4, and a user terminal 300. The computer 100 is not limited to an actual device, but may be a virtual device.

The computer 100 is a computer or a personal computer having a server function managed by an administrator who provides the business report sales system 1, and is connected to the above-mentioned seller terminal 200 and user terminal 300 via a network 4 such as the Internet. It is connected to enable data communication, and performs necessary data transmission and reception and various processing.

For example, the computer 100 may be implemented by one computer, or may be implemented by multiple computers such as a cloud computer. A cloud computer in this specification includes one that uses any computer in a scalable manner to perform a certain function, and one that includes multiple functional configurations to realize a certain system, and the functions can be freely combined. It can be any of the following. When the computer 100 is a cloud computer, it is assumed that both the seller 2 and the user 3 are participating in the cloud service.

The computer 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), and a ROM (Read Only Memory) as a control unit (not shown). etc., as a communication department (not shown) , a device for enabling communication with other terminals, devices, etc., such as a Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity) compatible device compliant with IEEE 802.11. The computer 100 also includes a data storage unit (not shown) such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, a memory card, or the like. Further, the computer 100 includes various devices and the like that execute various processes as a processing unit (not shown).

In the computer 100, by reading a predetermined program, the control unit cooperates with the communication unit, storage unit, and processing unit to generate the acquisition unit 101, first input unit 102, generation unit 103, provision unit 104, and second input unit. A section 105, a display section 106, and a sales section 107 are implemented.

The seller terminal 200 is an electronic device such as a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal owned by the seller 2, and is connected to the computer 100 described above via the network 4 so as to be capable of data communication. The number of seller terminals 200 does not need to be one, and there may be multiple seller terminals.

The seller terminal 200 includes a CPU, GPU, RAM, ROM, etc. as a terminal control unit (not shown), similar to the control unit in the computer 100 described above. The seller terminal 200 includes a device as a communication unit (not shown) that enables communication with other terminals, devices, and the like. The seller terminal 200 also includes an input/output unit (not shown), such as an input/output device for inputting/outputting data, images, audio, and the like. Further, the seller terminal 200 includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, a memory card, etc. as a storage unit (not shown). Further, the seller terminal 200 includes various devices and the like that execute various processes as a processing unit (not shown).

The user terminal 300 is an electronic device such as a computer, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal owned by the user 3, and is connected to the computer 100 described above via the network 4 so as to be capable of data communication. There may be a plurality of users 3. Further, the number of user terminals 300 does not need to be one, and there may be a plurality of user terminals.

The user terminal 300 includes a CPU, GPU, RAM, ROM, etc. as a terminal control unit (not shown), similar to the control unit in the computer 100 described above. The user terminal 300 includes a device as a communication unit (not shown) that enables communication with other terminals, devices, and the like. The user terminal 300 also includes an input/output unit (not shown), such as an input/output device that inputs and outputs data, images, audio, and the like. The user terminal 300 also includes a data storage unit (not shown) such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a storage medium, a memory card, or the like. Further, the user terminal 300 includes various devices and the like that execute various processes as a processing unit (not shown).

[Business report sales processing]
The business report sales process executed by the computer 100 will be described based on FIG. 3. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a business report sales process executed by the business report sales system 1. The processing executed by each of the above-mentioned units will be explained along with this processing.

First, the acquisition unit 101 of the computer 100 acquires a business report divided into pages from the seller 2 via the seller terminal 200 (step S301). Here, the seller 2 may be the creator himself/herself who created the business report, or may be a third party entrusted with sales by the creator. Also, in order to obtain a business report divided into pages from the seller terminal 200, you may specify to upload a file in units of one page, or after uploading a file with multiple pages. It may be divided into pages. Alternatively, after obtaining the business report from the seller terminal 200, the file may be analyzed and divided into pages without specifying the number of pages. It is assumed that the file format of the business report is PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF/text/image.

Next, the first input unit 102 of the computer 100 receives from the seller 2, via the seller terminal 200, an input of a related keyword to be associated with the business report divided into one page units obtained in step S301. (Step S302). Here, related keywords include title/overview/company name/technical field (e.g., AI, IoT, Fintech, etc.)/market size/policy trends/social keywords (low birthrate and aging population/work style reform, etc.)/industry, etc. be. The seller 2 inputs a related keyword using the input section of the seller terminal 200, and the first input section 102 of the computer 100 receives the related keyword via the network 4. Further, the first input unit 102 may further receive an input from the seller 2 via the seller terminal 200 of the assigned number necessary to purchase the business report divided into one page. . Further, the first input unit 102 further inputs the publication date/file format of the business report divided into one page from the seller 2 as a matter to be associated with the business report divided into one page. The information may also be received via the user terminal 200.

Next, the generation unit 103 of the computer 100 generates a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the business report divided into one-page units obtained in step S301 (step S303). The blurred thumbnail image here means that the text information is blurred so that you cannot see the detailed contents of the business report before purchasing, and what kind of tables and graphs the business report consists of. Assume that it is possible to confirm. Here, the generation unit 103 generates a thumbnail image by converting an electronic file in a format such as PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF into an image and blurring the image through image processing such as filter processing.

Next, the assigning unit 104 of the computer 100 assigns to the user 3, via the user terminal 300, a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month (step S304). The numbers here include, for example, point score/number of tickets/amount of money. The method and timing for assigning numbers by the assigning unit 104 may be such that when the user 3 subscribes to a monthly billing service, the numbers are assigned on a fixed day every month according to the monthly fee. Furthermore, if the user 3 wishes to make an additional purchase, a number may be assigned at the time of purchase according to the purchase price.

Next, the second input unit 105 of the computer 100 receives input of a desired search keyword from the user 3 via the user terminal 300 (step S305). Here, the search keyword is a phrase used by the user 3 to narrow down the desired business report. The user 3 inputs a search keyword using the input section of the user terminal 300, and the second input section 105 of the computer 100 receives the search keyword via the network 4. The related keywords received in step S302 may be displayed, and the search keyword may be selected from among them.

Next, the display unit 106 of the computer 100 searches for business reports divided into pages containing related keywords that match the search keyword received in step S305, and displays the results of the search in the generated blurred page. A list of thumbnail images is displayed on the user terminal 300 of user 3 (step S306). Here, along with the thumbnail image, the date, title, related keywords, numbers required for purchase, electronic file format, etc. may be displayed. Here, the file format of the business report that can be purchased may include not only the format acquired by the acquisition unit 101 but also a format that can be converted by the computer 100. You can convert it into an electronic file such as PowerPoint/Word/Excel/PDF/text/image, or you can convert the text part into an audio file, or you can convert the image and text part of the business report into an audio file. You may also convert it into a read-aloud video file. The display unit 106 may perform an examination after acquiring business reports divided into pages, and display only those that have passed the examination. The screening method may be automatic based on the number of characters, etc., or may be conducted by checking the content manually. Furthermore, the display unit 106 may display advertising materials that can be purchased for free in a list according to the search results using the search keyword. The advertising materials may be specified by the seller 2 to be free of charge, or may be set by the business report sales system 1 side. Further, the display unit 106 may acquire the evaluation of the business report from the user 3 and display the evaluation along with the list screen, or may aggregate the sales results of the business report and display its sales and ranking. It may also be displayed along with the list screen.

FIG. 5 is an example A of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method for Example A is to display a blurred thumbnail image as "Report Image" in the leftmost column, the creation date or acquisition date of the business report as "Date" in the right column, and "Title/Keyword" in the right column. '' as the title of the business report and related keywords, the right column as ``Digestion Points'', the numerical value given to be consumed when purchasing the business report, and the far right column as ``Add to Cart'', which file format This shows the options for purchasing.

FIG. 6 is an example B of a list screen displaying blurred thumbnail images. The display method for example B is to display a blurred thumbnail image as "Report Image" in the leftmost column, a row of the creation date or acquisition date of the business report as "Date" on the right, and a line of the business report as "Title/Keyword". A row with the title and related keywords, a row with the numerical value given when purchasing a business report as "digestion points", and a choice of which file format to purchase as "Add to Cart" in the far right column. This indicates the line.

FIG. 7 is an example C of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method of example C displays blurred thumbnail images, and below each thumbnail image, the creation date or acquisition date of the business report, the title of the business report, and the assigned number to be consumed when purchasing the business report are displayed. value, and the file formats available for purchase.

FIG. 8 is an example D of a list screen displaying unclear thumbnail images. The display method in Example D displays blurred thumbnail images, and displays the creation date or acquisition date of the business report, the title of the business report, and the assigned number used when purchasing the business report, superimposed on each thumbnail image. value, and the file formats available for purchase.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 3, finally, the sales department 107 of the computer 100 sells a business divided into pages corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the list of blurred thumbnail images displayed by the user 3. When selecting and purchasing a report, the number required for the purchase is subtracted from the assigned number and sold (step S307). The sales department 107 causes the user 3 to download the sold business report divided into pages to the user terminal 300.

After the sale in step S307, a questionnaire may be received from the seller 2 for the user 3 who has purchased the business report divided into one page units. When the user 3 answers the questionnaire received from the seller 2, the giving unit 104 gives a number to the user 3 as a reward for the questionnaire. The remuneration may be charged to the seller 2 by a charging unit 112, which will be described later. Further, the questionnaire for the user 3 who purchased the business report divided into pages from the seller 2 may be accepted not only after the sale, but also before the sale or during the sale.

Further, if there is an excess number given to the user 3 that indicates the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month, the number may be set so that it can be carried over to the next month or later. The carryover numbers may be set to be reset after a certain period of time has passed since they were given.

The above is the business report sales process.

According to such business report sales system 1, a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month is given to the user 3, and a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that the user 3 desires is given. When purchasing a business report, it becomes possible to subtract the number required for the purchase from the assigned number and sell it. This makes it possible to sell only the business report pages that User 3 needs, and has the advantage that User 3 only has to pay for the pages that are actually needed, and there is no need to purchase unnecessary pages. Obtainable. Further, by assigning a number according to the consideration that the user 3 has additionally purchased, it becomes possible for the user 3 to purchase the necessary business report at the necessary timing.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration when the business report sales system 1 performs analysis processing, payment processing, request processing, return processing, and billing processing. In addition to the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the computer 100 has a control section that reads a predetermined program, thereby cooperating with a communication section, a storage section, and a processing section to process an analysis section 108, a payment section 109, a request section 110, and a return section. section 111 and billing section 112. Although FIG. 4 shows a case where all of the analysis section 108, payment section 109, request section 110, return section 111, and billing section 112 are provided, these are configurations that are added independently to the configuration of FIG. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that they are added in several combinations.

[Analysis processing]
The analysis processing executed by the analysis unit 108 will be explained. The analysis unit 108 analyzes the obtained business report divided into one page at an arbitrary timing after step S302 in the flowchart of FIG. 3, extracts keywords, and receives the extracted keywords in step S302. Add to related keywords. The method for extracting keywords herein may be any existing method and is not intended to limit the present invention.

The above is the analysis process. By extracting keywords and adding them to related keywords through analysis processing, the possibility of matching the search keyword increases. This has the advantage of increasing the possibility that the business report desired by the user 3 can be presented.

[Payment processing]
Payment processing executed by the payment unit 109 will be explained. The payment unit 109 performs a payment process to pay a remuneration to the seller 2 according to the number of purchases made by the user 3. The timing for performing the payment process may be a predetermined day every month, or the timing at which the user 3 makes a purchase.

The above is the payment process. The payment process enables the business report sales system 1 to pay appropriate remuneration to the seller 2.

[Request processing]
The request processing executed by the request unit 110 will be explained. The request unit 110 receives a request from the user 3 using the assigned number at an arbitrary timing after the user 3 purchases the business report divided into one page from the seller 2 in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. It is assumed that a request for a request for the seller 2 is accepted. Here, the request is assumed to be an interview/explanation/consultation regarding the contents of the purchased business report divided into one page units. The seller 2 may be allowed to set how many numbers are required for requests such as interviews, explanations, and consultations. Further, in the case of a configuration including a payment unit 109, the remuneration to the seller 2 for request processing may be paid by the payment unit 109.

The above is the request processing. Through request processing, the business report sales system 1 is able to provide the interview/explanation/consultation requested by the user 3, thereby making it possible to further improve the user's 3 satisfaction level.

[Return processing]
The return process executed by the return unit 111 will be explained. After the user 3 purchases the business report divided into one-page units in step S307 of the flowchart in FIG. , and if the predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached, returns will be accepted. If the return is accepted, the downloaded data will be deleted from the user terminal 300 so that User 3 cannot view the returned business report divided into pages, and the number deducted at the time of purchase will be given to User 3 again. It shall be. Furthermore, when a return process is performed, the number of returns by user 3 is counted. It is assumed that the business report sales system 1 can set how many days a certain period of time is from purchase and how many times a predetermined upper limit number of returns should be made. If the maximum number of returns is set to 0, it is also possible to set the return process not to be performed.

The above is the return processing. Through the return process, the business report sales system 1 allows the user 3 to return the purchased business report if he or she is dissatisfied with it, and also makes it easier to deal with purchase errors, thereby further improving the user 3's satisfaction level. becomes possible.

[Billing process]
The billing process executed by the billing unit 112 will be described. The charging unit 112 charges the seller 2 according to the number of times the list of thumbnail images is displayed in step S306 of the flowchart of FIG. 3, or by a fixed amount every month. This charge corresponds to the fee for using the business report sales system 1 to the seller 2. If charging is to be performed according to the number of times a list of thumbnail images is displayed, when displaying a list of thumbnail images in step S306, an advertisement may be displayed in a position that is easy for user 3 to view according to the wishes of seller 2. It may also be displayed.

The above is the billing process. Through the billing process, the business report sales system 1 can appropriately obtain usage fees from the seller 2.

The means and functions described above are realized by a computer (including a CPU, an information processing device, and various terminals) reading and executing a predetermined program. For example, the program may be provided from a computer via a network (SaaS: Software as a Service) or in a cloud service. Further, the program is provided in a form recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. In this case, the computer reads the program from the recording medium, transfers it to an internal recording device or an external recording device, records it, and executes it. Alternatively, the program may be recorded in advance on a recording device (recording medium) such as a magnetic disk, optical disk, or magneto-optical disk, and provided to the computer from the recording device via a communication line.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments described above. Furthermore, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. isn't it.

1 Business report sales system 2 Seller 3 User 4 Network 100 Computer 101 Acquisition unit 102 First input unit 103 Generation unit 104 Giving unit 105 Second input unit 106 Display unit 107 Sales unit 108 Analysis unit 109 Payment unit 110 Request unit 111 Returns Department 112 Accounting Department 200 Seller Terminal 300 User Terminal

The invention according to the fourth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
an analysis means for analyzing the obtained business report divided into one page, extracting keywords, and adding the keywords to the related keywords;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention related to the fourth feature, in the business report sales system that is the invention related to the first feature , the obtained business report divided into one page is analyzed to extract keywords, and the related keywords are extracted. and analysis means for adding to keywords.

The invention according to the fifth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
a payment means for paying the seller a remuneration according to the number of purchases made by the user;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the fifth characteristic, in the business report sales system according to the first characteristic , there is provided a payment means for paying the seller a remuneration according to the number of purchases by the user. Be prepared.

The invention according to the sixth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
The assigning means provides a business report sales system that assigns a number to the user who answered the questionnaire when the user answers the questionnaire received from the seller.

According to the invention according to the sixth characteristic, in the business report sales system according to the first characteristic , when the user answers the questionnaire received from the seller, the provision means responds to the questionnaire. Give a number to the user who answered.

The invention according to the seventh characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
a request means by which the user can request a request from the seller using the assigned number;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention according to the seventh characteristic, in the business report sales system according to the first characteristic , the user can request a request from the seller using the assigned number. and.

The invention according to the eighth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
a return means for returning the business report if the user is dissatisfied with the purchased business report within a certain period of time from purchase and a predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention relating to the eighth feature, in the business report sales system which is the invention relating to the first feature , if the user is dissatisfied with the purchased business report, within a certain period of time from the purchase. , and a return means for making a return when a predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached.

The invention according to the ninth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
The display means further provides a business report sales system that displays advertising materials that can be purchased for free in a list display according to the search results using the search keyword.

According to the invention relating to the ninth feature, in the business report sales system which is the invention relating to the first feature , the display means further includes displaying a list in accordance with the search result using the search keyword. View advertising materials that are free and available for purchase.

The invention according to the tenth characteristic is a business report sales system, which is the invention according to the first characteristic ,
billing means for charging the seller according to the number of times the thumbnail images are displayed in a list or a fixed amount every month;
Provides a business report sales system with.

According to the invention relating to the tenth feature, in the business report sales system which is the invention relating to the first feature , the seller is provided with the following information: A billing means for charging at a fixed amount.

Claims (12)

an acquisition means for acquiring a business report divided into one page from a seller;
a first input means that receives from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the acquired business report divided into one page;
generating means for generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the acquired business report divided into one page;
an assigning means for assigning to the user a number indicating the number of pages of a business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded every month;
a second input means for receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
Display means for searching the business report divided into pages containing the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. A sales method that sells after deducting the necessary number,
A business report sales system. The business report according to claim 1, wherein the assigning means assigns a number according to the monthly fee when the user subscribes to a monthly billing service, or assigns a number according to the consideration additionally purchased by the user. sales system. 3. The business report sales system according to claim 1, wherein the sales means allows the user to download and provide the sold business report divided into page units. an analysis means for analyzing the obtained business report divided into one page, extracting keywords, and adding the keywords to the related keywords;
The business report sales system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising: a payment means for paying the seller a remuneration according to the number of purchases made by the user;
The business report sales system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising: The business report according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the assigning means assigns a number to the user who answered the questionnaire when the user answers the questionnaire received from the seller. sales system. a request means by which the user can request a request from the seller using the assigned number;
The business report sales system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: a return means for returning the business report if the user is dissatisfied with the purchased business report within a certain period of time from purchase and a predetermined upper limit number of returns has not been reached;
The business report sales system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, comprising: The business report according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the display means further displays advertising materials that can be purchased for free in a list display according to the search results using the search keyword. sales system. billing means for charging the seller according to the number of times the thumbnail images are displayed in a list or a fixed amount every month;
The business report sales system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising: In the business report sales method performed by the business report sales system,
obtaining a business report divided into one page from the seller;
receiving from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the obtained business report divided into one page;
generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the obtained business report divided into one-page units;
providing the user with a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded each month;
receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
searching for the business report divided into one page that includes the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. a step of selling after subtracting the required number;
Business report sales method with. On the computer that works with the business report sales system,
a step of obtaining a business report divided into single pages from the seller;
receiving from the seller an input of a related keyword to be associated with the obtained business report divided into one page;
generating a blurred thumbnail image corresponding to the obtained business report divided into one page;
providing the user with a number indicating the number of pages of the business report divided into one-page units that can be downloaded each month;
receiving input of a desired search keyword from the user;
searching for the business report divided into pages containing the related keyword that matches the received search keyword, and displaying the search results as a list of the blurred thumbnail images that have been generated;
When the user selects and purchases a business report divided into one page corresponding to the desired blurred thumbnail image from the displayed list of blurred thumbnail images, the purchase is calculated based on the assigned number. The step of selling by subtracting the required number,
A computer readable program for executing.