JP3989673B2 - Article delivery system, method, center device, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an article delivery system using a network such as the Internet.
[0002]
[Prior art]
When an event planning company plans an event in which a certain product is presented, applicants are recruited, a lottery is performed, and the product is sent to the winner, the procedure shown in FIG.
[0003]
In other words, the applicant first fills in a postcard or the like and posts the form. Next, the event planning company draws the submitted application form, and prepares to send the product to the winner and sends out the product. Then, the client (product provider) prepares and ships the product.
[0004]
In addition, without using an application form such as a postcard, an application is made using an Internet-compatible mobile terminal or the like, a lottery is automatically performed, and a lottery result is returned to the mobile terminal or the like.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to the conventional technique, there is a problem in that it takes a cost to deliver the selected product to the winner. In other words, when delivering an article to a winner, the article itself is packed and sent to the means of transportation, or a voucher (cash voucher, stationery ticket, etc.) is mailed and exchanged for the article at the store. There are methods, but all of them require packing, transportation / mailing, and receipt confirmation management, and expenses are incurred.
[0006]
For example, if you want to deliver 100 yen bread to a partner 100 km away, or if you want to give a 150 yen juice to 10,000 people, the freight cost will be higher than the value of the goods you want to deliver. Furthermore, it takes time for transportation, and in the case of an article such as bread, the value (freshness) of the article may change due to the time taken for transportation.
[0007]
In addition, according to the method of applying and winning notification via the Internet etc., the winner can receive multiple prizes by copying the winning notification screen, or a person other than the winner can receive the prize. There is a problem. Although this may be solved by constructing a personal authentication system, there is a problem in that the system construction is very expensive.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and can prevent unauthorized use of a winning notification displayed on a terminal at a low cost, and can deliver an article at a low cost without being transported to a target person. An object delivery system is provided.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention can be configured as follows.
[0010]
The invention according to claim 1 is a method of processing executed by an article delivery system including a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals, wherein the user terminal of the applicant A step of accessing the center device via a network, and the center device that has received the access submits a web page via the communication network that allows the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt. Transmitting to the user terminal of the user , and the user terminal receiving the Web page receives the email address and the number input to the user terminal via the Web page by the applicant via the communication network. transmitting to the center apparatus Te center device that has received the number, the email Accumulating the address and the number in the storage means, and performing lottery from among a plurality of numbers stored in the storage means, the center apparatus, on the basis of the stored e-mail address in the storage means, the applicant winning notification mail but when defeat sends defeated notifications to the user terminal by e-mail, if the applicant has elected, that describes the delivery shop of the number and the article to be presented together with the receipt Transmitting to the user terminal by e-mail .
The invention according to claim 2 is the method according to claim 1, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper with a unique number.
The invention according to claim 3 is the method according to claim 1, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store.
[0011]
The above receipt is for handing over the product only once to the winner when exchanging the product. It is easily available to the applicant, is composed of serial numbers, etc., and is unique. Any material that can prevent duplicate exchange of goods can be used. For example, a receipt received when purchasing a product can be used. According to the present invention, since the merchandise is received by presenting such a receipt to the store clerk together with the contents of the mail indicating that the winning has been won, illegal use of the winning notification mail can be prevented. In addition, since it is not necessary to ship the goods to the winners, distribution costs can be reduced and foods can be provided as the winning items.
[0012]
Moreover, said "store" may be used in the meaning of each store of a fast food trader, for example, and may be used in the meaning of an intrinsic | native store in it. Furthermore, as long as it has the property of a store, it is not restricted to what takes the form of an actual store, You may use as meaning an electronic store, an electronic mall, etc.
[0016]
For example, a receipt, a banknote, a used New Year's card, or a lost lottery ticket can be used as the receipt. In other words, the receipt may be anything that is not copied and has a unique number and that is in everyday life.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 4 is an article delivery system comprising a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals, wherein the center device accesses the center device. Sending means for sending a web page through the communication network that allows the user terminal to input an email address and a number described in a predetermined receipt to the user terminal, and the email address and the number received from the user terminal. Based on the lottery means for performing lottery from among a plurality of numbers stored in the storage means and the mail address stored in the storage means, if the applicant loses, A notification email is sent to the user terminal by e-mail, and if the applicant wins, the number and the delivery store of the article are described And an article transfer system characterized in that it has an electronic mail transmitting means for transmitting the winning notification mail to be presented together with the receipt to the user terminal by e-mail.
The invention described in claim 5 is the article delivery system according to claim 4, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is described.
The invention described in claim 6 is the article delivery system according to claim 4, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store.
[0019]
Oite to the above-mentioned system, to choose whether to member registration to the applicant, registered in the center device the personal information of the applicant in the case of membership registration, sent to the applicant an event guide on the basis of the registered information You may make it do .
[0020]
By registering personal information, members can participate in various events.
[0021]
Oite the above system, by to include areas of interest of applicants in the personal information, it is possible to send the event information corresponding to the interests of the applicant.
[0022]
Oite the above system, the number center device receiving checks the application timing and application number from the applicant, may be performed lottery if within the set range.
[0023]
Thereby, it is possible to prevent more than a predetermined number of applications, and it is possible to exclude applications outside the period from the lottery.
[0024]
Center apparatus does not perform the lottery may be decided to send an email with the article delivery shop omission applicant.
[0025]
According to the present invention, when a free sample is provided to an applicant at a store, the free sample can be delivered without the need for shipping.
[0034]
The invention according to claim 7 is a center device in an article delivery system including a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals, and a user terminal of an applicant who has accessed the center device Transmitting means for transmitting a web page for allowing the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt via the communication network, and storing the mail address and the number received from the user terminal. accumulate, and selecting means for performing lottery from among a plurality of numbers stored in the storage means, based on the accumulated mail address in the storage means, if the applicant is defeated, the defeated notification mail was transmitted to the user terminal by e-mail, if the applicant has been elected, it describes the delivery shop of the number and the article Was, the winning notification mail to be presented together with the receipt is a center device, characterized in that it comprises an electronic mail transmission means for transmitting to the user terminal by e-mail.
The invention according to claim 8 is the center apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is written.
The invention according to claim 9 is the center apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store.
[0039]
The invention according to claim 10, a computer for transmitting and receiving information via a communication network, the computer in the article transfer system comprising a plurality of user terminals, the user terminal applicants that access to the computer, e-mail Transmitting means for transmitting the web page through which the applicant inputs an address and a number described in a predetermined receipt via the communication network, storing the mail address and the number received from the user terminal in a storage means; selecting means for performing lottery from among a plurality of numbers stored in the storage means, based on the accumulated mail address in said storage means and said, if the applicant is defeated in the rejected notification mail by e-mail and sends it to the user terminal, if the applicant has been elected, the delivery of the number and the article shop It described a winning notification mail e-mail transmission unit, a computer readable recording medium recording a program to function as to be transmitted to the user terminal by e-mail to be presented together with the receipt.
The invention described in claim 11 is the recording medium according to claim 10, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is described.
The invention according to claim 12 is the recording medium according to claim 10, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store.
[0042]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an article delivery system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0043]
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an article delivery system in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0044]
As shown in the figure, this article delivery system includes user terminals 11 _{1 to} 11 _n and a center device 12 that are connected to each other via a network 10.
[0045]
The network 10 includes a local area network (LAN), a telephone line, a mobile communication network, and the like, and enables information to be transmitted and received between the user terminals 11 _{1 to} 11 _n and the center device 12. .
[0046]
The user terminals 11 _{1 to} 11 _n are configured by a mobile terminal device such as a mobile telephone that can view a WEB page, a personal computer, and the like, and communicate with the center device 12 via the network 10.
[0047]
The center device 12 includes a WEB server 13 and a mail server 14. Note that each of the WEB server 13 and the mail server 14 can be configured as at least one computer, but the WEB server function and the mail server function can also be realized on one computer. The WEB server 13 in the center device 12 creates and transmits screen data to be displayed on the user terminals 11 _{1 to} 11 _n and performs lottery, and the mail server 14 transmits a mail notifying that it has been won or lost.
[0048]
FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of the WEB server 13. The WEB server 13 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 21, a memory 22, an input device 23, a display device 24, a CD-ROM drive 25, a hard disk 26, and a communication processing device 27. The CPU 21 controls the entire apparatus. The memory 22 holds data and programs processed by the CPU 21. The input device 23 is a device for inputting data, such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display device 24 is a device such as a display. The CD-ROM drive 25 drives a CD-ROM or the like to read / write. The hard disk 26 stores programs and document data related to the processing of the present invention. The communication processing device 27 can communicate with other computers via a network. The program for executing the processing of the present invention may be preinstalled in the computer, or may be stored in, for example, a CD-ROM and loaded onto the hard disk 26 via the CD-ROM drive 25. When the program is activated, a predetermined program portion is expanded in the memory 22 and processing is executed.
[0049]
Next, an outline of processing in one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
[0050]
First, the applicant purchases a receipt at a shop contracted with an event planning company or the like (step 1). Next, a user terminal (Internet-compatible portable terminal or the like) accesses a home page provided by the center device, and answers, for example, a questionnaire or a prize quiz. At this time, the mobile phone number, e-mail address, etc. are registered and the exchange number is input (step 2). The questionnaire and sweepstakes quiz do not have to be performed.
[0051]
As this exchange number, the phone number / ticketing date and time of the store printed on the receipt (receipt) issued by the store is input. In addition, the banknote number of the banknote possessed by the applicant, the New Year's card lottery number of the used New Year's card, the lottery number of the lost lottery ticket, and the like can also be used. This is to deliver the product only once to the winner when exchanging the product, which can be easily obtained by the applicant, is composed of serial numbers, etc. Any device that can prevent redundant redemption can be used. What has such properties is referred to herein as a receipt.
[0052]
The center device manages whether or not an application has been made with the same receipt or the like, or an application has not been made more than the set number of times. In addition, input information is stored in a database, and lottery is performed based on the input information. As a result, when the winner is confirmed, the center device transmits a winning guide to the user terminal by e-mail (step 3). The application result can be notified immediately or can be notified after a certain period of time.
[0053]
When the winner receives an email notifying the winner, the winner brings the user terminal (having a registered email address) and a receipt with the registered number to the store (step 4).
[0054]
Then, the mail is opened at the store, presented to the store clerk, and the receipt and the goods are exchanged. In addition, when a banknote is employ | adopted as a receipt, it is good also as using the banknote in the store.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 5, a postcard may be sent to the winner. That is, an applicant applies for an event by inputting a receipt number or the like from the user terminal (step 11), the center apparatus draws a lot, and notifies the user terminal of the result (step 12). In addition, the event planning company or the like creates and sends a winning notification postcard (step 13). When the applicant receives the postcard, he goes to the store with the postcard and receipt and exchanges it for goods (step 14).
[0056]
Next, details of the processing will be described using a flowchart. In the flowchart shown below, a receipt is taken as an example of a receipt.
[0057]
First, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 will be described. When an applicant makes a purchase and receives a receipt (step 21), accesses the home page (step 22), and applies by entering a receipt number (step 23), the center device first determines the date and time of application. It is checked whether it is within the application period (step 24), and if it is outside the application period, an email indicating that is sent to the user terminal (step 25). If it is within the application period or the application period is indefinite, the lottery method is checked (step 26), and if it is set to give the product without omission, a winning mail is transmitted (step 27). ). If it is set to determine the winner by lottery, a lottery will be performed by the center device. If a winner is won, a winning mail will be sent to the winner (steps 28 and 29). A lost mail is sent to the lost person (step 30).
[0058]
Subsequently, a personal information registration confirmation screen is displayed on the user terminal screen of the applicant, and the applicant inputs information for sending information on events and the like in the future (step 31). If permission to register is obtained from the user (step 32), the center device registers the personal information (step 33). Then, the applicant brings a receipt to the store that conducts the campaign, presents a winning mail, and exchanges it for a product (step 34). When registering personal information, you can enter the field you are interested in and send information about events related to that field in the future.
[0059]
FIG. 7 shows a setting screen in the center device. Various conditions as shown in steps 24 and 26 are set in advance on this setting screen.
[0060]
The processing of the present invention can also be performed according to the procedures of the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
[0061]
First, FIG. 8 will be described. The applicant makes a purchase at the contracted shop, receives a receipt (step 41), and accesses the home page (step 42). The center device checks whether or not the accessing person is a member (step 43). If the member is not a member, the center device confirms whether or not to register as a member to the applicant (step 44). . When registering as a member, the applicant inputs personal information from the user terminal and registers as a member (step 45).
[0062]
Subsequently, the applicant applies by inputting a receipt number from the user terminal (step 46). Next, if necessary, an address etc. is input and transmitted. The center device checks whether or not the number of applications of the applicant is within the set range (step 48), and if it is out of the set range, sends a message indicating that it is out of the range to the user terminal and ends the processing. (Step 49). If the number of applications is within the set range, the center apparatus performs a lottery (Step 50), and if the applicant is a lost winner, distributes a lost email (Steps 51 and 52), and if the applicant is a winner, distributes a winning email. (Steps 51 and 53). Subsequently, the winning applicant brings a receipt to the contracted shop, presents a winning mail, and exchanges it for a product (step 54).
[0063]
The process shown in FIG. 9 corresponds to the process shown in FIG. 5, and is different from the process shown in FIG. 8 in that a winning notification postcard is sent to the winner, and the winner carries the postcard and exchanges it for a product. .
[0064]
FIG. 10 shows a screen display example of a home page provided by the center apparatus.
[0065]
When “first person” is selected on the first screen shown in (a), the screen shown in (b) is displayed. If the consent matter is accepted, the basic information registration screen shown in (c) is displayed. Enter your name, address, etc. here.
[0066]
When “Member” is selected on the screen (a), a menu is displayed as shown in (d). For example, when “Mr. Burger” is selected in (d), an application screen for “Mr. Burger” is displayed as shown in (e). Here, the number of a specific part of the receipt as shown in (f) is input. By doing so, a lottery is performed in the center device. If winning, the screen shown in (g) is displayed, and if lost, the screen shown in (h) is displayed. As shown in the figure, in the case of winning, the contents of prizes and prizes and the receiving procedure are presented. At this time, it is possible to deal with scales and limited areas by specifying the contents of receiving prizes and prizes, specifying the store, and the like. That is, if the receipt of prizes is limited to the A store, it is limited to the store. Another example of the screen display is shown in FIG.
[0067]
In addition to the above embodiment, the system according to the present invention can be used as follows.
[0068]
A company that sells juice provided applicants with 100,000 tasting samples to promote the sale of new products, asked them to sample, and then answered the questionnaire after tasting. If you plan to make a plan to say that 150 people from 300 people will travel to Europe by lottery, the system will first send out information about the event, wait for 100,000 people to apply online, and then apply. Deadline, register and manage applicants.
[0069]
Next, applicants will be notified by email so that they can receive tasting samples at a convenience store. On the other hand, we have partner convenience stores be prepared to provide products to those concerned.
[0070]
The applicant opens a tasting sample receipt email at the store of the affiliated convenience store, presents it to the store clerk, and receives the tasting sample. After the tasting, the applicant will apply in the form of answering the questionnaire posted in the incoming mail.
[0071]
In this way, 100,000 bottles for tasting cost the same as when this system is not used, but according to this system, not only the delivery cost does not occur, but also 100,000 bottles of juice are surely received at the convenience store. It will sell.
[0072]
In addition, since the questionnaire after tasting can be sent as a return mail for the sent mail, the applicant can easily apply.
[0073]
By adopting such a mechanism, it becomes possible to deliver products to the target person quickly, accurately, at low cost and with high efficiency (resource saving).
[0074]
This system can be realized on a nationwide scale or in a limited area (for example, a shopping street) immediately.
[0075]
In addition, by registering as a member, it is also possible to send an event guide or provide a discount service (electronic coupon ticket) or the like. As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6, it is also possible to select only to apply and not to send event guidance or the like.
[0076]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, although a mobile phone is shown as a user terminal in the present embodiment, the present invention can be similarly implemented in a mobile terminal, a personal computer, or the like. In addition, a printout of a winning notification and a receipt may be taken to the store.
[0077]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the identity of the winner can be confirmed using the receipt, so that it is possible to prevent fraud such as copying the winning screen and receiving a prize by a person other than the winner. it can.
[0078]
In addition, since samples, samples, prizes, prizes, etc. are handed over at stores, etc., fresh products can be received at any time. Therefore, the quality and freshness of the prizes to be delivered are guaranteed. Moreover, it becomes possible to deliver goods even under conditions such as chilled beer, soft cream, and the like.
[0079]
In addition, fast food stores and convenience stores, which serve as product delivery locations, can promote customer visits and increase sales. In other words, it can be expected that the person who hit the hamburger will come to the store to receive the product, so he will buy juice etc. at the same time, and will not necessarily come alone. In addition, if it is determined that it can lead to the development of new customers and sales promotion, each company can cooperate and cooperate with each other.
[0080]
Further, for example, if a premium service is implemented in this system as an additional service for a member of a certain service on the Internet, it is possible to enclose members at a low cost without incurring a premium delivery cost.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a procedure from application to product shipment according to a conventional technique.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of an article delivery system in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a WEB server.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an outline of processing in an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an outline of processing when a postcard is sent to a winner.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of processing in an embodiment of the present invention (1).
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a setting screen in the center device.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of processing in an embodiment of the present invention (2).
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of processing in an embodiment of the present invention (3).
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen display example of a home page provided by the center device.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating another example of a screen display.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 network ₁₁ 1 to 11 _n user terminals 12 center apparatus 13 WEB server 14 the mail server 21 CPU (central processing unit)
22 Memory 23 Input device 24 Display device 25 CD-ROM drive 26 Hard disk 27 Communication processing device

Claims (12)

A method of processing executed by an article delivery system including a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals,
The user terminal of the applicant accessing the center device via the communication network;
The center device that has received the access transmits a web page that allows the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt to the applicant's user terminal via the communication network;
The user terminal that has received the Web page transmits the mail address and the number input to the user terminal via the Web page by the applicant to the center device via the communication network;
The center device that has received the number stores the mail address and the number in a storage unit, and performs lottery from a plurality of numbers stored in the storage unit;
If the applicant loses based on the mail address stored in the storage means , the center device sends a failure notification email to the user terminal by e-mail , and if the applicant wins And a step of transmitting a winning notification mail, which is presented together with the receipt , describing the number and a delivery store of the article to the user terminal by e-mail .   The method of claim 1, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper with a unique number.   The method according to claim 1, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store. An article delivery system comprising a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals,
The center device is
Transmitting means for transmitting, via the communication network, a web page that allows the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt to the user terminal of the applicant who has accessed the center device;
A lottery unit for accumulating the mail address and the number received from the user terminal in a storage unit, and performing a lottery from a plurality of numbers stored in the storage unit;
Based on the mail address stored in the storage means, if the applicant has lost, the notification email is sent to the user terminal by e-mail, and if the applicant has won, the number and An e-mail transmitting means for transmitting a winning notification e-mail to be presented together with the receipt, to the user terminal by e-mail, describing an article delivery store;
An article delivery system comprising:   5. The article delivery system according to claim 4, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is written.   5. The article delivery system according to claim 4, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store. A center device in an article delivery system comprising a center device that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals,
Transmitting means for transmitting, via the communication network, a web page that allows the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt to the user terminal of the applicant who has accessed the center device;
A lottery unit for accumulating the mail address and the number received from the user terminal in a storage unit, and performing a lottery from a plurality of numbers stored in the storage unit;
Based on the mail address stored in the storage means, if the applicant has lost , the notification email is sent to the user terminal by e-mail , and if the applicant has won , the number and center device, characterized in that it comprises a describing the delivery shop articles, e-mail transmission means for transmitting the winning notification mail to be presented together with the receipt to the user terminal by e-mail.   8. The center apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is written.   8. The center apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store. The computer in an article delivery system comprising a computer that transmits and receives information via a communication network and a plurality of user terminals.
A transmitting means for transmitting a web page for allowing the applicant to input a mail address and a number described in a predetermined receipt to the user terminal of the applicant who has accessed the computer via the communication network;
The lottery means for accumulating the mail address and the number received from the user terminal in a storage means, and performing lottery from among a plurality of numbers stored in the storage means;
Based on the mail address stored in the storage means, if the applicant has lost , the notification email is sent to the user terminal by e-mail , and if the applicant has won , the number and An e-mail transmitting means for transmitting a winning notification e-mail to be presented together with the receipt, to the user terminal by e-mail , describing an article delivery store;
A computer-readable recording medium storing a program that functions as a computer.   The recording medium according to claim 10, wherein the receipt is a piece of paper on which a unique number is written.   The recording medium according to claim 10, wherein the receipt is a receipt received when the applicant shop at a predetermined store.

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