JP3028484B2 - Information provision system - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention
Preferences, hobbies, living environment, occupation, income, family structure, housing
Using profile information such as location and age,
Search for product information, news information, etc. and map to user preferences.
The present invention relates to an information providing system that provides information to be accessed. 2. Description of the Related Art The above-mentioned profile information is used to
Search and provide information that matches the profile information
For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open
JP-A-58-14269 or JP-A-59-18
There was one described in No. 6063. [0003] JP-A-58-14269 describes this.
Are profiles of user preferences for the opposite sex.
And record the information on a paper card.
Is searched and output. On the other hand, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-186063 discloses
The ones listed are for checking the user's skin condition
User can use a question card with multiple questions.
To the question card, YES, N
Select from O, PASS and answer
The answer of the question is summed up and makeup guidance is given. [0005] On the other hand, this type of conventional
With the spread of information provision systems, information is
If you start to provide information services,
Profile information including preferences for the opposite sex
Is distributed through the network, and other vendors
Haiku that matches the user's preference
Singer who matches video information of Yu starring movie and taste
Is expected to search and provide CD information for
It is. It consists of the above-mentioned questions regarding skin condition
Beauty salon, etc. using profile information by other companies
It is expected that the information will be provided. That is, if the profile information is, for example,
Network and distribute it to many vendors
Rule information may be used. That's it
In such a case, as the user who is the main profile information
Some profile information you do not want to disclose
Included and published by such profile information Lord
The profile information that you do not want to
If used, the privacy of the user is compromised.
A new problem arises. Therefore, the user notifies the profile information.
Select the profile information to be notified depending on the person
It is anticipated that there will be a need to be able to
Measured. The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances.
The purpose is to make profile information public or private.
Regarding opening, the intention of the user who is the profile information owner
Can be reflected to protect privacy.
The purpose is to provide an information providing system. [0009] The first aspect of the present invention is to provide a system for a user.
An information providing system that provides information that matches
In order to select the information provided by the information provider,
The information to be used and the profile
User information storage for storing information on electronic data in the form of electronic data
Means, and the user information stored in the user information storage means.
Profile information based on the user's profile information.
Information that matches the information from the provided information.
Selecting means and the information selected by the selecting means to the user.
Information providing means for providing, the user information
The storage means is provided with the product information by the information providing means.
If the user has purchased a product, the purchased product information
Is stored as the profile information, and
And is configured to be used to select information
The profile stored in the user information storage means.
The user information corresponding to the profile information
Profile information other than those for which permission has been granted for disclosure
The feature is that the information is kept secret and not released
And [0010] The second invention matches the user's preference.
Information providing system for providing information, transmitting information
Of the information provided by the information provider
Information that is used for
User information that stores profile information in the form of electronic data
Information storage means and the user information storage means
The profile based on the user's profile information
Select information that matches the rule information from the provided information
Selecting means for performing the operation and the information selected by the selecting means.
Information providing means for providing the information to the user.
The provider is not only responsible for the provided information,
An image created according to a prescribed format for identifying content
Index information is transmitted, and the selection means
Based on the profile information stored in the information storage
To identify the content of the information that matches the profile information.
The index information for identifying the
Index information and the transmitted index information.
By selecting the provided information by comparing,
The profile stored in the user information storage means
The information is the user's operation corresponding to the profile information.
Profile information other than those for which disclosure was granted in accordance with
Is characterized by being kept confidential and not disclosed
I do. According to the first invention, the information provider provides
Information that is used to select information to be provided
Profile information about yourself is stored in user information storage
It is stored in the form of electronic data. By the function of the selection means
The user information stored in the user information storage means.
The profile information based on the profile information of the
Is selected from the provided information.
The selected information is transmitted to the user by the function of the information providing means.
Provided to the user. Then, the user information storage means stores the information.
The product information is provided by the
If you have purchased a product, the purchased
Selection as information by the selection means
Is configured to be used for
The profile information stored in the storage means is
Open according to the user's operation corresponding to the profile information.
For profile information other than those for which
It will be kept secret and will not be published. According to the second invention, information is transmitted and provided.
For the selection of information provided by the information provider
Information used and profile about the user
The information is stored in the form of electronic data in the user information storage means
ing. By the operation of the selection means, the user information storage
Based on the user's profile information stored in the column.
Information matching the profile information
The information is selected from the service information. And the selected information
Is provided to the user by the function of the information providing means.
The information provider does not only provide the provided information,
Created in accordance with the prescribed format to identify the contents of information provided
Transmitting the index information thus obtained,
Profile stored in the user information storage means
Information that matches the profile information based on the information
The index information for identifying the content of the
Index information and the transmitted index information.
By comparing the index information
Select the information to be provided. And the user information status
The profile information stored in the payment means is
Disclosure according to user operation corresponding to profile information
No confidential information about profile information other than those authorized
It is kept secret and not released. Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.
A description will be given below. Retailers such as department stores, mass retailers, etc. or days
Follow a standardized format for home or worldwide units.
As shown in Table (1) below. Individual about the user himself
Create person information. [Table 1] At the time of creation, 1, (idea,
(Make sure), 2, (Life goals, aspirations), 3, (Life concept
G), 4, (personality), 5, (hobby), etc.
In a table (for example, Table (2) below) with a number of options
Therefore, each person selects and creates one by one. [Table 2] For example, in item 4 (personal character)
And if he is sociable, self-assured and sensitive,
I would choose 2 and 4 and 36 from (2),
The completed personal information is described in item 4 in Table (1).
The eyes are numbered 2, 4, and 36. When creating such personal information,
Even if you establish a service organization that works as a consultant
In such cases, do not refer to the objective opinions of third parties.
Can be created. In addition, as a reference when creating personal information
Of personal life using personal information
(Interior, fashion video, circle activities, etc.)
As a specific example, it may be broadcast on CATV or the like. And figure
1. The personal information completed as shown in Fig. 2
Memory, IC memory cartridge, personal computer
Etc. and recorded on various terminals. Such an IC car
Memory, IC memory cartridge, personal computer
Information provided by the information provider through various terminals such as
Information that can be used to search for
User information storage means for storing personal information related to
Have been. The IC card and IC memory cartridge
Devices, such as personal computers and personal computers.
Preferences created by the user and related to the user's personal preferences
User information storage means for storing good information is also configured
I have. Furthermore, the IC card and IC memory cartridge
Specified in advance by a personal computer, etc.
According to a certain format, individuals can identify themselves by displaying
Record de-made personal information in a readable state
Portable recording medium is configured. Items constituting personal information are as described above.
Besides, for example, the following are conceivable. 6,
(Dimensions of each part of body), 7, (occupation), 8, (income),
9, (family composition), 10, (favorite brand), 11,
(Favorite color), 12, (basic fashion
(Favorite), 13, (qualification), 14, (favorite food and drink)
(Things), 15, (dislike food and drink), 16, (favorite
(Seasoning), 17, (floor layout and size), 18,
(Constitution), 19, (Body), 20, (interesting study),
21, (favorite learning), 22, (favorite music), 23,
(Favorite art), 24, (favorite entertainer), 25, (good
Mino opposite sex), 26, (clothing preference), 27, (clothes)
Ornament preferences), 28, (related to makeup or barber)
), 29, (upholstery), 30,
(Preferences for eating and drinking containers), 31, (Preferences for furniture)
), 32, (good for heating / cooling or air-conditioning ventilation equipment)
33), (Preferences for passenger cars), 34,
Preferences), 35, (owner's address), 36, (year
Age), etc. The above-mentioned "17. (Floor layout and size)"
Regarding the actual house images and blueprints, personal information
And "19, (body
Type) ”, you can also record body and face images.
Conceivable. Also, "16, (favorite seasoning)"
Shows sweet and hot parties, low salt content, etc.
For example, curry)
It is also possible to record the ratio of taste, salt content, etc. as a sample
Conceivable. Next, using the personal information, a product,
For example, when purchasing a watch, as shown in FIG.
Record your own personal information on the retailer's terminal 1
Insert the IC card 2 and so on, when selecting a clock
The necessary personal information is displayed on the display 3. clock
In the case of the selection of personal information required, for example, 4,
(Personality), 5, (Hobby), 7, (Occupation), 8, (Profit)
), 10, (favorite brand), 11, (favorite
Color), 12, (basic fashion preferences),
26, (clothing preference), 27, (clothing-related items)
Like), 34, (like watch), etc.
Pick up those items from customer A's personal information.
Up the display as shown in Figure 1
3 is displayed above. Then, the displayed contents are displayed by a clerk at a retail store or the like.
Considers watches that are suitable for their customers
Select from among them and show them to customers in order. As shown in FIG.
In the case of Customer A, the brand is ABC or XYZ
A thin and light one with a log display function is good, and
It is clear that an LCD watch is better for demanding multiple functions.
Call In addition, the design is elegant and formal
Yes, and must be a watch that fits astringent clothing
is there. Also, climbing and marine diving watches are selling well
Is likely to be Price is a little more than 10 million yen a year
It may be expensive. In addition, how to deal with customer A
You hurt your self-esteem because of your selfish personality
Be careful and be social,
Correspond with talks on taste climbing, marine diving, etc.
Preferably. In addition, retail using personal information as materials
Advanced sales and services that make effective use of the store's expertise
Services, business activities, etc. become possible. In addition, the customer still has all or all of the personal information
If you do not make a part, purchase the product at a retail store, etc.
You only have to create the personal information you need when you enter
In such a case, the created personal information is
It is convenient later to record it on your IC card 2 or the like. Next, the above-mentioned product selection service is provided by
Specialized for VAN (value added communication network) companies etc.
The case in which the service provider performs the operation will be described with reference to FIG.
You. In the figure, reference numeral 4 denotes a VAN (value added communication network).
5 is a host computer of a VAN company. Soshi
Nationwide or worldwide manufacturers and distributors, retailers
Stores, data banks, newspapers, broadcasting stations, restaurants, travel expenses
Terminal 6 such as a store and various other service providers
It is connected to the host computer 5 and can be used all over Japan.
Is home to global product information and restaurant menu information.
It is stored in the strike computer 5. And 7 in the figure
Is a terminal for home, office, hotel, etc.
(Network Control Unit). And
Each of these NCUs is accessed via VAN via a telephone line.
Connected to the point. In the figure, 8 is a CCP (communication).
Communication control processing device). Then, if the customer is
When purchasing a watch, record your personal information
Insert the IC card 2 into the terminal 7 and purchase
Enter the type of product you want (for example, a clock). Then, from the personal information, the clock
Only items necessary for selection are determined by the host computer 5.
Picked up and the picked up personal information
Based on the host computer 5 automatically
Selects the best watches from all over the world
And transmit the result to the terminal 7 used by the customer.
And display each clock with video and text
9 above. And find the watch your customers want most
If you look at the retail stores that sell the watch,
Tell the host computer 5 which retail store is closest to the destination
I will have it. If a retailer selling that watch is nearby
If not, place an order from a nearby retailer to the VAN
I will become. Automatically make the primary selection of the product
Diagram of a program incorporated in the host computer 5
3 is shown. This program will be briefly described based on FIG.
I will tell. Step S (hereinafter referred to as S at the end) 1
It is determined whether a request has been made for the primary selection of the product.
Wait until If there is, go to S2 and end
Judgment as to whether or not there was input of personal information from the end machine
Done, wait until there is. And the input of personal information
If there is a request, go to S3 and input
A determination is made as to whether or not there has been a request, and the process waits until there is.
If there is, the process proceeds to S4, where the input quotient
Pick only items corresponding to the type of item from personal information
Up processing is performed. Next, proceeding to S5, the picked-up individual
A process for determining a product selection condition based on the information is performed.
Next, proceed to S6, and record in advance products that satisfy the product selection conditions.
Search processing is performed from among many products that have been
Proceeding to S7, the retrieved merchandise information is sequentially transmitted to the terminal of the client.
Is transmitted. Next, proceeding to S8, the requester
Requester among retailers selling the products you have decided to purchase
The process of searching for the nearest location to the address of the terminal and transmitting it to the terminal is
Done. Next, proceed to S9, and note the product to a nearby retailer.
A judgment is made as to whether or not an eye request has been made.
Return to S1, but if there is, go to S10,
Place an order for the product at the retail store closest to the address and the delivery date of the product
And the address and name of the retail store to the client's terminal
After the processing is performed, the process returns to S1. Next, for example, when purchasing furniture,
Personal information required for furniture selection is, for example, 3,
(Life concept), 4, (personality), 5, (hobby),
8, (income), 9, (family composition), 10, (favorite bra
), 11, (Favorite color), 12, (For fashion)
Basic preferences), 17,
Sa), 19, (body type), 23, (favorite art), 26,
(Preferences for clothing), 29, (Preferences for upholstery)
Only), 30, (favorite food and beverage containers), 31, (house)
), 32, (for heating / cooling or air conditioning equipment)
Like to watch), like in the case of the watch,
The personal information picked up based on these items
Based on the primary selection of the product based on the
At that time, at this time, "1" in the personal information
7, (floor layout and size) ”
Of the customer's house,
As shown in FIG. 4, the image E1 of the living room is displayed.
Displayed in a 9 and the primary selected furniture is placed on it
State is simulated by the VAN contractor, and the video is
Displaying on the display 9 of the terminal 7 is more convenient.
You. Further, based on the personal information of the customer,
VA in living room interior E2 suitable for customers
The N vendor proposes, and as shown in FIG.
It is also conceivable to display it in play 9 and, at this time,
Operating the terminal 7 based on the wishes
(A) The image E2 is partially changed so that the ideal
The rear may be configured to be created on the display 9.
No. In that case, a unified house with ideal interior
Comprehensive selection of fixtures, lighting, upholstery, etc. becomes possible. This
Primary choice of furniture in case of and interior suitable for customer
Of expert system using artificial intelligence for proposal
It is meaningful to do
More advanced services can be expected. And the customer
Finally, based on the interior image shown in Fig. 5, furniture and room
When you purchase a set of interior decorations, etc., the customer's personal information
In the item of “17, (floor layout and size)”
The recorded living room image shown in Fig. 4 is shown in Fig. 5.
Update to what is shown. In addition, among the primary selected products
If the customer does n’t like anything,
Making full use of the input personal information for artificial intelligence
Product system suitable for customers by the expert system
And make suggestions, based on which the customer
Ideal product image while correcting on display 9
Make up. And, based on the product image,
-Using the CAD / CAM system in collaboration with the
Products may be made to order and proposed. Next, in the selection of clothes, the furniture
The simulation is performed as in the case of
In the customer's personal information, enter the item "19, (body type)".
The recorded face and body images (see Figs. 6 and 7)
At the same time, she simulated wearing the primary selected clothes
And display it on the display 9 of the terminal 7 (FIG. 8).
Based on that, the customer can
Make your ideal clothing image while modifying the image
Create When selecting clothing, TPO is important.
Therefore, when displaying on the display 9, the customer
Request background (building, harbor, mountain, etc.) is reflected in the background
It is preferable to remove it (see FIG. 8). Furthermore, in that state
Simulate movements such as walking to a person trying on clothing
May be displayed on the terminal 7. Also, such stains
Not only clothing but also footwear and clothing
Comprehensive fitting of accessories, personal items, accessories, bags, etc.
If you propose an image of the
A comprehensive business unified with an ideal fashion image
Product selection becomes possible. This comprehensive fashion image
Is, for example, in the case of the customer A, elegant and
It needs to be united in a British sense. Like this
The image of the created clothes is transmitted to the tailor, and the actual clothes are
Have a kind created. Next, a menu of a restaurant or the like is selected.
Even when memorizing the menu of restaurants etc. all over Japan
Primary selection by transmitting own personal information to the VAN company
The menu for the day was decided
If it ’s the closest restaurant that makes that menu,
I will tell you about your time. And the restora that I was taught
And personal information, especially "16.
Ke) to make the dishes your own seasoning
Already. Next, each of news information, data bank, etc.
To select information from the species information service, first
The personal information is stored in the host computer 5 shown in FIG.
Registered for the news media and various information service
It is transmitted from the terminal 6 to the host computer 5 every day.
Out of the registered user information
Of personal information that is suitable for the principal (user)
Is selected and transmitted to the terminal of each user. This place
In this case, it is also possible to utilize an expert system based on artificial intelligence.
Meaningful, for example, the item “7, (occupation)”
User A, a master, is granted industrial property rights and inventions.
First, select “5, (Hobby)” for fishing.
For users, information on fishing and new product information on fishing gear is available.
Next, select and transmit. In addition, the information is sent daily from an information service organization or the like.
Specific information (for example, industrial
The primary means of primary selection of ownership and fishing information)
Classified by content (for example, 1
Science, 2, Law, 3, Literature, a
Science, b, chemistry, c, biology, further subclassification, subdivision
Kind of, etc.), it seems that a certain user wants
From the personal information of the
Register in advance. Artificial intelligence is used to determine this category.
Use of the expert system used is meaningful. next,
Information transmitted by news organizations and various information service organizations
Information in advance, and classify it by the content in advance.
Information to the host computer 5 along with the classification
I will send you. Then, the host computer 5 registers in advance.
Of information with a classification that matches the recorded classification
Picked up and transmitted to each user's terminal 7.
You. In this case, a program incorporated in the host computer 5
The ram is shown in FIG. The program will be briefly described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. First, in S11, the total number of users is defined as K.
The process proceeds to S12, where N = 1 is defined.
The initial value is set. Next, the process proceeds to S13, where the primary information is set.
Judgment was made as to whether there was a request to subscribe to the selected service
If not, proceed to S16 and check with an information service organization, etc.
It is determined whether information has been transmitted from
It returns to S13. During the loop of S13 to S16
And there is a request to join the primary selection service for information
Is determined as YES by S13, and the process proceeds to S14.
K = K + 1, that is, the process of adding 1 to the total number K of users
Makes sense. Next, the process proceeds to S15, where the information is transmitted from the new subscriber.
Based on the personal information sent, the subscriber (user)
The process of determining and registering the categories of information that you want
After that, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, information is transmitted from an information service organization or the like.
If yes, a YES determination is made in S16.
And proceeds to S17, where the user (N) is registered in advance.
Class and transmitted classification do not match.
Is done. (N) of this user (N) is a user number.
At this stage, the value is set to "1" by S12.
You. Therefore, the user (1), that is, the first
Eye user has been transmitted with pre-registered classification
A determination is made whether the classification matches. And match
If so, the process proceeds to S18, and the matched information is transmitted to the user (N).
That is, at this stage, there is no processing for transmitting to the user (1).
After that, the process proceeds to S19. On the other hand, they do not match due to S17
If it is determined that the process of S18 is performed,
Proceed directly to S19. In S19, it is determined whether or not N = K.
Is made. At this stage, N is "1" and K is the current
NO for the total number of users at the point
Then, the process proceeds to S20, where N = N + 1, that is, 1 is added to N.
After the processing is performed, the process proceeds to S17. As a result, the value of N
It becomes “2” and the user (N), that is,
User (2) pre-registered classification and transmitted
A determination is made whether the classification matches, and the second user
A matching determination process is performed for the user. The processing of S17 to S20 is repeated a plurality of times.
Processing is performed, and each time "1" is added to N from S22.
When the value of N matches the value of K, S19
Is determined as YES, and the process returns to S12. The result
As a result, the 1st user to the Kth user,
S17 is not determined for all users in
If they match, the matching information is sent to the user.
Transmission processing is performed. Next, as another search means, a keyword
Search is possible. For example, in the case of user A,
Keys such as "industrial property rights", "inventions" or "fishing"
The keyword is indexed and registered, and the host computer 5
From the large amount of information transmitted to
If there is a match, pick that information
It is transmitted to the terminal 7 of the user A. The key
Word identification is performed by an expert system using artificial intelligence.
The use of programs is significant. In addition, sound such as news
To perform a keyword search on body information, use voice
Recognition technology is required, so-called pattern shown in FIG.
・ Using a speech recognition system based on the matching method
preferable. In the figure, 10 is a pre-processing unit, and 11 is a digital filter.
Group, 12 is a feature extraction unit, 13 is a recognition unit, and 14 is a standard parameter.
Turn memory, 15 is standard pattern buffer, 16 is control
It is your part. Next, based on personal information, each person's life
Established service period for consulting tiles
May be. For example, "2, (Life
Target, will), "4, (character)", "20, (interesting studies)
Q), etc., based on items such as
Lifestyles (eg, life planning, family planning,
Various suggestions for social activities, studying, etc.)
Lifestyles that will be the ideals of
Suggest an image. And the ideal lifestyle
First select and propose various specific products and information suitable for
For example, comprehensive products and information unified in an ideal lifestyle
Information can be selected. For example, of the personal information of user B,
“2, (Life goals, aspirations)” is a venture business
And "Success", the item of "4, (Personality)"
Introverted, stiff, optimistic, and "20,
If the item of “Tasteful Science”) is mathematics or physics,
Bio, computer, mechatronics, etc.
User B wants from a technology venture business
Choose what you want to do. And, for example,
Data-related, especially software-related venture businesses
Is selected, the following table (3)
Propose a life plan. [Table 3] In the above Table (3), University A is the information processing department.
Considering the academic ability of User B where the emphasis is on
To suggest. In college, user B gave information processing
In addition to introducing bibliographical information about
Introduces the literature necessary for business management.
Sell the literature you want. Next, join B Corporation.
Information is only for the preparation of the establishment of the soft house.
For the purpose of acquisition of processing technology, discovery of comrades, formation of human networks, etc.
To select and propose the most appropriate company. In addition, B corporation era
In the discovery of comrades, consider the character of User B
We propose the best partner image
I do. For example, because Mr. B is introverted and optimistic,
It is thought that a partner who is social and struggling is good, and at the same time,
Provide literature on how to pull out and attract people
You may. Also, the marriage partner is based on Mr. B's personal information.
Propose the best partner image. Furthermore, marriage
Services to perform various preparations and procedures required for ceremonies etc.
May be performed. Next, when Mr. B turns 31 years old,
Primary selection of information on essential baby products
You. For the primary selection, personal information of Mr. B
Needless to say. Next, when a child enters elementary school,
Similarly, the necessary school supplies information is first selected and provided.
Thus, based on lifestyle (eg, life plan)
Provide products and information in a timely manner
User's self-
Products that can contribute to the real world and are ideal for users
And information can be selected. Next, entertainment, club activities, various local activities
Explain the use of personal information in places such as social activities. Was
For example, if you are going to meet for business,
Use your own terminal 7 to get all of your personal information
Or transmit parts. Then I will meet you
Thoughts, beliefs, hobbies, likes and dislikes, personality, good
Preliminary knowledge on communication, etc.
Can be developed and developed smoothly, and
More opportunities to meet. In addition, circle activities and various
Pool personal information of each person in one place, even in local activities
Then, it is preferable that the information can be browsed appropriately. FIG.
As in 1, all or part of your personal information
It is also good to record it on the business card 17,
The exchange allows each other to exchange their personal information,
It can contribute to the smooth development of communication. This place
Optical disk (especially rewritable optical disk), magnetic disk
And a recording medium 18 such as IC, IC, etc.
To record. By the business card 17, it is carried by an individual,
A card-shaped personal identification indicator representing the individual is constructed.
ing. The card-shaped personal identification display includes
As mentioned, the name of the individual and the company to which the individual belongs
The organization name consisting of the name etc. is displayed on the surface
In addition, recording of the above-mentioned optical disk, magnetic disk, IC, etc.
Data on the individual is mechanically readable on the medium
Recorded in the format. Next, personal information is not one type per person but two.
More types may be created. For example, you can
In addition to the displayed personal information, the fictitious self that the person is ideal for
Create personal information with an arrangement to display
Is also good. Using personal information that shows this ideal self
Various real life such as consumer life, intellectual life, social activities, etc.
To make various real lives your ideals
You can reform and make yourself gradually ideal
It can be expected to approach that figure. For example,
In the case of Customer A, he approaches the young people a little,
When trying to understand it, please refer to “5.
Taste) ”, windsurfing, tennis, etc.
Or "12, (basic fashion
Preference) ”item for fashionable and innovative fashion
Just change it to casual orientation. like this
Indispensable if we use personal information arranged in intelligent life
Information on windsurfing and tennis,
In addition, if it is used for consumer life, it is fashionable, innovative and youth-like
And social activities.
For windsurfing and tennis
It is possible to associate with young people who are sensitive to taste trends
Become. That is, this personal information forms various real lives.
It has the core role of making this information,
By arranging for free, the same
Range can be easily added and self-realized
Can be expected to function as a powerful tool to support
You. Also, create personal information that is optimal for self-realization.
A service organization to provide advice may be established. Next, a modified example of the embodiment described above or a different
Examples and the like will be described. When creating personal information, select Table (1) for each item
Instead of creating by selecting from the limbs,
Create by writing in sentences. In this case, the personal information
Interpretation requires artificial intelligence, but requires more sophisticated
Creation of human information becomes possible. The information is recorded on the IC card 2 or the like.
There are unspecified large numbers of personal information items
Because there is something you do not want to show, how much you want to keep secret
For example, rank A, B, C, and each item of personal information
Are classified into the ranks of A, B, and C. And the show
Publish personal information to unspecified large number of people such as ping
Items that are classified as rank A and have low need for secrets
Only publish. In addition, as in the case of circle activities, etc.
If you want to disclose personal information only to a limited number of specific people
Disclose what is classified into rank A and rank B
You. In addition, the best for fiancee and trusted best friends
Announce up to rank C with high secrecy. Thus, each term
Be able to publish by selecting the degree of secret for each eye
To In this case, a simple keyboard section is attached to the IC card, etc.
Minutes, and run personal information by operating the keyboard.
The system is designed to enable selective publication by category. Of the personal information described above, hobbies and favorite
Land, favorite color, basic fashion
Mi, favorite food drink, dislike food drink, favorite
Seasoning, interesting study, favorite study, favorite music, favorite
Art, favorite celebrities, favorite opposite sex, clothes
, Tastes about apparel, makeup or barber
Taste for upholstery, food and beverage containers
Preferences for furniture, heating and cooling or air conditioning and ventilation equipment
Liking to do things, about cars, watches, etc.
More user-created and personal preferences
Related preference information. This preference information is
As described above, as shown in Table (1), the predetermined
Created in numerical form according to the prescribed format and created
Stored preference information in the user information storage means
Is done. Also, the host computer 5
The personal information stored in the user information storage means
Based on the information provided by the information provider,
Search means for searching for information corresponding to the personal information from
It is configured. In addition, the host computer 5
The preference stored in the user information storage means.
Based on the information, the information provided by the information provider
Search means for searching for information corresponding to the preference information from
It has a dual purpose configuration. The program shown in FIG.
A search method comprising the remembered host computer 5
In the step, the new provided information is provided from the information provider.
Has been stored in the user information storage means.
The new proposal based on the preference information for each user
Search for a correspondence relationship to whom the service information should be provided
Function. Further, by S7 or S18,
The information provided by the search means is used for the search.
Said information communication network to the user corresponding to the personal information
The search result providing means provided via the Internet is configured. Sa
In addition, in S7 or S18, the search means
The provided information searched for is compared with the preference information used for the search.
To the user corresponding to the information via the data communication network.
Search result providing means. Further, the S
The search result providing means consisting of 18
If the user to be provided is searched, the
And has a function to provide the corresponding new provided information
You. In addition, users who use this search system
As an example of personal information, images of the layout and size of a house
Search and submit furniture and interior information based on blueprints, etc.
If you are provided with the furniture or furniture as described above,
If you have purchased the user,
Fig. 5 shows the personal information of the living room
New living room after purchasing furniture and interior
Updated to video. Thus, the user information storage
The personal information stored in the column is used by the search system.
If the personal information changes as a result of
Will be updated to personal information with appropriate content. The IC card and IC memory cartridge
Information provider by personal computer, etc.
Information used to select the information to be provided.
Profile information about the user himself
User information storage means for storing in the form of data
You. S4 to S6 shown in FIG. 3 or S4 shown in FIG.
15 to S17, the information stored in the user information storage
Based on the user's profile information
Information that matches the profile information in the provided information
A selection means for selecting from the following is configured. Shown in FIG.
By S7 or S18 shown in FIG. 9, the selecting means
Provision of information for providing the selected information to the user
Means are configured. Then, the description has been given with reference to FIGS.
As described above, the user information storage means is provided by an information providing means.
When product information is provided and the user purchases a product
Has the purchased product information as the profile information.
So that it can be used for information selection by the selection means.
(The state shown in FIG. 5). Then, the information stored in the user information storage means is stored.
The profile information is
User operation corresponding to the information (such as an IC card
Keyboard operation)
Profile information is kept confidential and public
Not. As described above, the information provider
Shall not only identify the provided information but also the contents of the provided information.
Index created according to the prescribed format to distinguish
Information (major classification, small classification,
Classification information such as classification) is also transmitted. The selecting means is
Profile information stored in the user information storage means
Of the information that matches the profile information based on
Determining the index information for identifying the contents
(S15), the index information and the transmitted
By comparing the index information (S17).
Selection of the provided information. As described above, the IC card or the like
The personal information (profile information) recorded in the
Includes items such as the occupation, income, address, and hobbies of the user.
ing. That is, it is stored in the user information storage means.
The profile information is the occupation and revenue of the user.
It contains information on entry, address, hobbies, etc. Further, based on FIG.
Stored in the user information storage means as described above.
Said profile information is the appearance of the user
Is also included in the image display. According to the first aspect of the present invention, from the provided information
Used to select information that matches the user's preferences
Profile information corresponding to the profile information
Other than those for which disclosure permission has been granted according to the user's operation.
Do not disclose confidential information about lofil information.
The user's profile against his / her intention.
To minimize the inconvenience of public information being disclosed.
To protect user privacy.
You. Further, the user purchases a product in the past.
If you do, use the purchased product information as profile information
To be stored in the user information storage
Select and provide information by referring to the purchase history information of the user's product
Information that users truly want.
Of users. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the user is included in the provided information.
Used to select information that matches the user's preferences
The profile information corresponds to the profile information
Professionals other than those who have obtained disclosure permission in accordance with user operations
Feel information is confidential and will not be disclosed
Your profile against your will
The disclosure of information can be prevented as much as possible.
The privacy of the user can be protected. Further, the information provider only provides the provided information.
Format to identify the contents of the information provided
Also transmits the index information created according to
The means stored in the user information storage means;
Match profile information based on feel information
Index information for identifying the content of the information to be
Information, and the index information and the transmitted
Information provided by comparing the index information
Report to be selected according to the prescribed format
Computer etc. by comparing the index information
Makes it easier to make automatic selections using
Quickly select information that matches the user's preference from the information
Easier to do.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a terminal. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating a configuration of an entire search system. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the host computer shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a screen view displayed on a display. FIG. 5 is a screen view displayed on a display. FIG. 6 is a screen view displayed on a display. FIG. 7 is a screen view displayed on a display. FIG. 8 is a screen view displayed on a display. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the host computer shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a business card. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, 6, 7 are terminals, 3, 9 are displays, 5 is a host computer as an example of search means, 2 is an IC card as an example of user information storage means, 4 is a VAN (value added communication network). , 8 denotes a CCP (communication control processing device), and 17 denotes a business card.

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] An information providing system for providing information matching a user's preference, wherein information used for selecting provided information provided by an information provider is stored, and profile information on the user himself is stored in the form of electronic data. User information storage means to perform, selecting means for selecting information matching the profile information from the provided information based on the user profile information stored in the user information storage means, and selecting by the selection means Information providing means for providing the obtained information to the user, wherein the user information storage means provides the purchased product information when the product information is provided by the information providing means and the user purchases the product. It is configured to be stored as the profile information and can be used for selection of information by the selection means, and The profile information stored in the information storage means is characterized in that profile information other than information for which disclosure permission has been obtained in accordance with a user operation corresponding to the profile information is confidential and is not disclosed. Delivery system. 2. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the profile information stored in the user information storage unit includes data for displaying a picture of the user's appearance. 3. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the profile information stored in the user information storage unit includes information on an occupation of the user. 4. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the profile information stored in the user information storage unit includes information on an address of the user. 5. The information providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the profile information stored in the user information storage unit includes information on the income of the user. 6. The information providing system according to claim 1, wherein the profile information stored in the user information storage unit includes information on a hobby of the user. 7. What is claimed is: 1. An information providing system for providing information matching a user's preference, comprising: information used for selecting provided information provided by an information provider that transmits and provides information; User information storing means for storing in the form of electronic data, and selecting means for selecting information matching the profile information from the provided information based on the user's profile information stored in the user information storing means. And information providing means for providing the user with the information selected by the selecting means, wherein the information provider provides a predetermined format for identifying not only the provided information but also the contents of the provided information. Transmitting the index information created in accordance with the above, and the selecting means, the profile stored in the user information storing means. Based on the information, the index information for identifying the content of the information matching the profile information is determined, and the provided information is selected by comparing the index information with the transmitted index information. The profile information stored in the user information storage unit is characterized in that profile information other than information for which disclosure permission has been obtained in accordance with a user operation corresponding to the profile information is kept confidential and is not disclosed. , Information provision system.