JP4868468B2 - Product information collection system and product information collection program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a merchandise information collection system and a merchandise information collection program, and in particular, collects merchandise information that matches a user's specified conditions as a purchase applicant or a sales applicant from a plurality of websites, and if necessary The present invention relates to a product information collection system that notifies a user and a product information collection program therefor.

  In recent years, sales results of products via the Internet have greatly increased, and each sales company is focusing on advertising and marketing their products using their homepages and brokerage sites. This makes it possible for a person who wants to purchase a product or a seller to search for a product that matches the desired conditions from among a great number of products by simply operating a terminal such as a personal computer.

  However, collection of product information via the Internet is a process of finding out a product group that meets your requirements because a large amount of product information is provided on the Internet by many sellers. In addition, a large amount of labor is required and comparison work between a plurality of products is also required, which is likely to be a heavy burden for a user who obtains information with a terminal device.

  For example, real estate purchasers such as condominium dealers and detached houses are likely to have fierce competition in acquiring new excellent properties in connection with the fact that prices constantly fluctuate and new properties are added irregularly. In the real estate transaction market, in order to obtain the latest and useful information, the property information displayed on each company's homepage or brokerage site is constantly checked on the PC screen for a long time.

  As a means to reduce the time and effort of those who wish to use the Internet, from the advertiser, a new product information database that stores information on new products, a customer information database that stores information such as the user's desired notifications, and the like New product information registration processing means for receiving new product information and registering it in the new product database, and notification means for periodically reading the designation of the desired product for notification, searching the new product information database, and transmitting the corresponding information to the user Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2003-67631 has proposed a new product information collection system including

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-164220 discloses that a search server device requests a plurality of seller-side web server devices to search for real estate property information that matches a search condition specified by a user terminal. Each web server device sends real estate property information under the specified conditions to the search server device, creates a final search result from the information received by the search server, and sends / notifies it to the user terminal A real estate property information search system has also been proposed.

  By using a system that provides such a search / notification service, the user can automatically collect the products that best match his / her conditions without much effort. However, in order to construct the above-mentioned system, it is necessary to form a business alliance with a plurality of sellers from which information is collected, and each supplier also constructs a system in order to automate information transmission from each supplier. Need arises.

In this case, there may be a competition between the system operator and the sales company, and in the case of an industry joint agency site with a strong public nature, it is usually not possible to send information to a specific vendor. Is possible. Therefore, it becomes impossible to incorporate the server of the desired dealer / mediator site into the system, and it becomes impossible to secure all necessary information sources, so a product information collection system that can fully function is constructed. It is actually very difficult to do.
JP 2003-67631 A JP 2006-164220 A

  The present invention seeks to solve the above-described problems, and searches and collects product information that matches the collection conditions specified by the user from a plurality of websites and notifies the user as necessary. It is an object of the present invention to make it possible to easily construct a system for a product information collection system to be performed while sufficiently ensuring user convenience.

Therefore, the present invention is a main computer that is connected to a predetermined communication line and forms the core of system operation, a plurality of seller computers that can transmit product information via the communication line, and desires to obtain product information. The main computer storing a collection condition, which is a condition of a product that the user desires to collect among the product information, and a user terminal that can be connected to the communication line used by the user. In the product information collection system for notifying the user terminal by a predetermined communication means if necessary when the product information that matches the collection condition is found in the information provided by
The communication line is an Internet line, and the seller computer is a web server that holds a predetermined website, and the main computer is connected to the web server and matches the collection conditions from the website. Product information search means for searching and acquiring product information, a product information database for storing the acquired product information in association with each user, and user information storage means for storing at least the data of the collection conditions for each user And mail information transmitting means for notifying and transmitting at least a part of the acquired product information to the user terminal by e-mail according to a predetermined transmission condition, and storing the product information by accessing the user Web page display means for browsing.

  As described above, in the conventional system, it is indispensable for the system construction to make a predetermined setting on the seller side computer after agreeing with all merchandise sellers to be searched, whereas the main computer of the system By accessing the seller's homepage, product brokerage site, etc., and automatically searching and collecting only the product information required by the user, which eliminates troublesome agreements and settings with the seller. The system can be constructed very easily without any need, and the user is supported so that the desired information can be acquired reliably and quickly.

  In this case, if the transmission condition for transmitting the e-mail to the user terminal is a case where new product information matching the collection condition is found, or that the already stored product information is found to be updated, the user Will be able to respond quickly to additions and changes in product information.

  Further, in the product information collection system described above, the user can perform initial registration for system use or registration / update procedures for at least one of collection conditions on a web page displayed by connecting to a main computer at a user terminal. In this way, system operation can be further automated and labor-saving by minimizing the work required by the system operator.

  Furthermore, in the above-described product information collection system, the product information search means is an item required as product information in accordance with the layout of the page on which each product information is displayed for each website previously selected as a search target. By setting in advance so as to extract only this information, it is possible to quickly and accurately collect product information even if a search target is a homepage or an intermediary site with various display formats.

  Furthermore, in the above-described product information collection system, when storing the acquired product information in the product information database, a plurality of product information related to one product is processed and arranged into a system-specific form to be combined into one, If the product information transmitted to the user terminal by the mail information transmission means is obtained by extracting a predetermined important part based on the stored product information and processing it to the necessary minimum, the user can quickly The importance level can be recognized, and prompt judgment and response are possible.

  In addition, in the product information collection system described above, whether or not product information newly added or updated that matches the collection conditions in the information collection destination website is determined at a stage before accessing the individual product information level of the website. If it is determined by the determination method and it is determined that there is no new addition or update, it is less likely to place an excessive burden on the information collection destination server if it is characterized by not accessing the individual product information level As a judgment method, whether or not new product information at the time of previous access has changed this time, whether or not the top product arranged in order of new products at the time of previous access has changed this time, Whether the number of products has changed this time, the number of pages for all products in the specified sales area at the time of the previous access has changed this time For determining whether, if those determined by either, becomes readily determined by a simple procedure.

  In addition, in the above-described product information collection system, the web page display means is a list of products sold within a predetermined period in the past or / and with respect to product information that matches or / and approximates a predetermined level for each user. If it is characterized in that a list of currently sold products can be displayed, the purchase decision can be sufficiently supported by the user browsing the list.

  In addition, in the product information collection system described above, a character string that constitutes a predetermined word that can be determined that the product is unnecessary for the user is set as a transmission condition for the email information transmission means to transmit the email. If it is characterized in that it is not included in the notification mail, it will be advantageous from the viewpoint of reducing the user's product selection work.

  In the product information collection system described above, if the user terminal includes a mobile phone and a PDA, the time lag of information acquisition can be minimized even when the user is away from home. It is.

  Moreover, in the above-described product information collection system, if the product information is real estate property information, the desired product information can be obtained in an extremely short time in the real estate distribution market where prices constantly fluctuate and new properties are provided irregularly. Moreover, it can be surely collected without trouble.

  Furthermore, if it is stored in the main computer and provided as a product information collection program for implementing the product information collection system described above, it can be stored in an existing server computer connected to the Internet line. It is possible to construct a system simply and reliably.

  According to the present invention in which only the merchandise information desired by the user is automatically accessed and collected by accessing the website of the seller side, it is possible to easily construct a system while ensuring sufficient user convenience. Can do.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the present invention, the product includes not only a movable tangible object but also a service (service) that can be paid for by providing it and a real estate such as land or building.

  FIG. 1 shows a system configuration diagram of a real estate property information collection system 1, which is the present embodiment as a product information collection system. In the present embodiment, a product for which information is collected is a land or a building. It is assumed that the property is a real estate property.

  It is said that, for example, how real estate developers can acquire good quality land at low cost is the lifeline of a company. For most real estate companies, the acquisition of the real estate depends on the ability of the person in charge of purchasing. As a result, almost all real estate purchasers must come to the company's personal computer and collect property information while browsing each company's homepage or a real estate information system site such as Raines (registered trademark) for a long time. This is because the system according to the present invention is expected to be an extremely useful means for reducing the labor.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the basic configuration of the real estate property information collection system 1 includes a main computer 10 having a web server function and web servers 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d that hold websites that disclose real estate property information. And user terminals 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, and 7e, and an internet line 100 that is connected to each other to perform communication. Note that user terminals include mobile personal computers and PDAs that can be carried around, as well as mobile phones, in addition to desktop personal computers.

  The main computer 10 accesses the websites of the web servers 5a, 5b, 5c, and 5d, searches for and acquires property information that matches the collection conditions specified by the user by the property information search means 11, and acquires the property information. Are stored in the property information database 13 in association with each user.

  When new property information that matches the user-specified notification condition, for example, new property information that matches the collection condition is found, or when information that has already been stored in the property information database 13 is found to be updated, the mail information transmission unit 12 The product information is transmitted by e-mail to notify the user, and the product information desired by the user can be efficiently collected while minimizing the time lag.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram for explaining functions of the main computer 10 that is the core of the system operation in the real estate property information collection system 1 of the present embodiment. Note that each means and database in this functional block diagram are not actually configured by hardware, but are functionally realized by a real estate property collection program installed in the main computer 10.

  The main computer 10 is not limited to a single computer, and may be configured by connecting hardware such as a plurality of computers. A form in which each functional part such as storage means is externally connected or connected. Alternatively, the web page display function may use another web server device.

  Use by the user of the real estate property information collection system 1 in this embodiment is performed by accessing the system website transmitted by the main computer 10 having a web server function with the user terminals 7a,. It is supposed to be done with. In addition, as a function that can be used from this home page, there is a user information registration update means 15, which prompts the user to input predetermined information and a system usage contract, and registers user information by inputting on the screen. it can.

  In addition to the user's specific information, this user information includes the conditions of the property information that the user wishes to collect, such as the sales amount, the occupied area, the distance from the station, and the collected property information. Among them, there are transmission conditions for those who wish to be notified by e-mail, and these conditions are customized for each user and stored in the user information storage means 14.

  Further, as other functions that can be used from the home page, the authentication means 16 for authenticating the user, and by extracting the property information desired by the user from the property information stored for each user in the property information database 13 by being authenticated. The property information display means 17 having a web page display function allows the property information display means 17 to display and browse the website.

  On the other hand, the main computer 10 has the property information search means 11, reads the collection conditions for each user from the user information storage means 14 at a predetermined timing, and based on this, a plurality of websites determined as search targets in advance. Search and obtain property information that matches the collection conditions.

  In this case, regarding the display of the property information on the web screen of the target website, the location of the item and the display method / expression differ from site to site, so the desired information can be searched accurately for each website. By setting in advance, it becomes possible to search quickly and reliably from a plurality of different websites. For example, by setting a frame that specifies the position of each item for each property information display part on the page and using a word search function etc., only the data of the required item can be detected accurately it can.

  The property information searched / collected by the property information search means 11 is subjected to predetermined processing as described above and stored in the property information database 13. However, in the explanation of the functions described later, it matches the collection conditions. In addition to storing the property information in the property information database 13 when the property selection information is new property information compared with the property information already stored in the property information database 13 when the property information is found. A case will be described in which the mail information transmitting means 12 sends a notification to the user terminals 7a,... Via the Internet line 100 for notification.

  In this case, the real estate property information notified by e-mail is processed and transmitted into the minimum necessary information for email transmission as shown in the display screen of FIG. 5 based on the real estate property information stored in the property information database 13. It is supposed to be. In addition, this e-mail can be sent to mobile devices such as mobile phones and PDAs, so that users can check the latest information in a short time, and can make quick decisions and responses. It is characterized by.

  Furthermore, the user who has seen the e-mail while away from home or the like uses a user terminal such as a personal computer after returning to the office or home, connects to the main computer 10 to display the system web page, and authenticates the e-mail from here. Details of the notified property information, for example, detailed information such as appearance photographs and floor plans based on drawings can be browsed. Further, the information selection updating means 18 also notifies the user by e-mail by the mail information sending means 12 when it finds that the property information already stored in the property information database 13 has been updated. Yes.

  Next, functions (operations) of the main computer 10 that forms the core of the real estate property information collection system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4.

  First, referring to FIG. 3, which is a flowchart for explaining a case where the user connects to the main computer 10 using the user terminal, is the user registered in the system on the first web page accessed? If it is not registered (A1), and if it is an unregistered person, the user registration procedure will be performed after agreeing to the system regulations and billing methods (B1). , Location, size, etc.) and notification conditions (B2), the input information is stored in the user information storage means 14 (B3), and the process is terminated.

  In addition, in this part of the user registration procedure, it is assumed that not only the user terminal 7a, ... on the homepage as described above, but also that the user calls the system operating company and performs the registration procedure verbally. A person in charge of the system operating company may obtain user information by hearing and input it to the main computer 10 from the company terminal. Further, the user may send registration information and user information by FAX transmission, mail, or e-mail, and the person in charge of the system operating company may input the same.

  On the other hand, if the user has already registered in the system, it is determined whether or not the registered user information is to be updated (A2), and if it is an update, the update information is input (C1). The content is updated (C2) and the process is terminated. If the user information is not updated, the property information database 13 is browsed, and the user performs an operation for identifying the property information desired to be browsed (A3). The property information desired by the user is displayed on the screen (A4), and the process ends.

  Referring to FIG. 4, which is a flowchart from the main computer 10 searching and collecting property information to notifying the user by e-mail, in this flowchart, the new notification condition for the user matches the collection condition of the user. A case will be described in which notification is made when the property information is found and when the property information already stored is found to have changed in price. First, the main computer 10 is connected to the web servers 5a,... Holding the homepages, Lanes (registered trademark), etc. of each real estate sales company, which are a plurality of websites set in advance as search targets, via the Internet line 100. Search and acquire property information from each website (A1).

  Next, it is determined whether the acquired property information matches the collection conditions specified by the user (A2). If they do not match, the process returns to the beginning, and if they match, the property information is already stored in the property information database. Collate with certain property information (A3). Then, it is determined whether it does not match the stored property information, that is, whether it is a new property (A4), and if it is already existing property information, it is determined whether the selling price has changed (B1), If it does not fluctuate, it will be complete | finished, and if it fluctuates, the property information will be stored in the property information database 13 (A5).

On the other hand, even if it is a new property, it is stored in the property information database 13 (A5).
And if this is a new property, and a property that has not been new but whose selling price has fluctuated, the contents are processed into the minimum necessary information and attached to an e-mail, and users including cellular phones and PDAs Send to the terminal for notification.

  As described above, the real estate property information collection system 1 according to the present embodiment is operated by the real estate property information notification program installed in the main computer 10. In the system construction, the agreement with the seller and the seller The product information required by the user can be collected sufficiently and reliably without the trouble of setting the side computer.

  In addition, if a property that matches the user's collection conditions is found, or if the notification condition is set to notify by e-mail when the content has been updated even if the property has already been notified, Even when away from home, the latest and useful information can be obtained in real time, and prompt and accurate judgment and response can be made.

  Next, a preferred application example of the real estate property information collection system 1 described above will be described. FIG. 6 shows an e-mail screen as an example of improving the usability while adding other functions to the e-mail screen of the property information transmitted to the user in FIG. 5, and blocks each piece of information to be notified. In addition to making it easier for the user to make a determination, the lower part of the display screen displays a URL for referring to the image of the property, a URL for referring to the contract example, and a URL for referring to the comparison example, It is characterized by making it easier to make purchase decisions by making it possible to refer to various information related to the property.

  For example, by inputting a URL for referring to a contract case on the WEB screen of a personal computer (clicking the URL as it is for a mobile terminal having an Internet connection function), the contract cases within the past predetermined period collected in the property information database 13 are displayed. Among them, it is possible to access the site screen displaying the list of FIG. 7 that summarizes the properties that match the user's collection conditions and / or approximate to a predetermined level. This makes it possible to grasp the market price from the past to the present by listing and displaying the contracts made in the past predetermined period under conditions such as the closest station matching, the location matching to the chome, etc. In this way, the function of supporting the purchase decision of the user is exhibited.

  In addition, in this list, the background color in the frame for the property where the location is the same, the use area is the same, the building coverage is the same, the number of steps from the nearest station is within 3 minutes, etc. May be highlighted as shown in the figure. In addition, for example, it is more convenient to have a “sort” function that arranges from the top in order of the notified property, such as the contract date, location, contract price, use area, building coverage and floor area ratio, and traffic conditions. It is.

  Furthermore, when a URL for referring to a comparative example is input on the WEB screen of a personal computer (clicking the URL as it is on a mobile terminal having an Internet connection function), among the properties currently being collected collected in the property information database 13, the user's It is possible to access the site screen displaying the list of FIG. 8 that summarizes the properties that match the collection conditions and / or approximate to a predetermined level. In this example, a list of properties sold in the vicinity of the current user designated area is displayed, and the user's purchase decision is supported in the same manner as described above.

  By the way, as described above, the main computer 10 uses the property information search means 11 to access the web servers 5a, 5b, 5c,... Of each sales company, and searches for all property information every predetermined time. In such a case, there is a risk of placing a heavy burden on these information provider servers. Therefore, by adopting the method described below, the burden can be minimized.

  That is, whether or not the property information acquired last time has been updated is determined by performing a determination method as described later before accessing the individual property information level at the information collection destination. If you do, you will not access to the level of individual property information.

As an example of the determination method, the following method is assumed.
If the information collection destination site has a function to display newly arrived information: Store the newly arrived information on the page, and if there is no change in the newly arrived information at the next information collection, the property information will not be accessed as it is not updated. .
When the information collection destination site has a function of arranging the properties in the new order: The highest information is stored, and the property information is not accessed unless the highest property is changed at the next information collection.
If the information collection destination site has a function for displaying the number of properties: The number of properties is stored, and if there is no change in the number of properties at the next information collection, the property information is not accessed.

  On the other hand, for sites that do not have such functions, for example, when the area is narrowed down from the top page to the next town area of the city, the number of pages for each town area is recorded, and the next information If there is no change in the number of pages at the time of collection, it is determined that the information is not updated, and the property information is not accessed.

  FIG. 9 shows a preferable example of the condition setting screen by the customer in the present embodiment, but when the property content desired by the user changes, the user himself operates to change the collection condition quickly. It is characterized by a possible point. As a procedure for changing the collection condition, it is confirmed on the confirmation screen described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 3 that the user is already registered by entering the user ID and password, and then the user registration information is updated. Do.

  In this case, for example, items that the user wishes to change from options such as “for land purchase”, “for used detached house purchase”, “for used apartment purchase”, “for rental store / office”, “for leased land”, etc. By clicking the icon or button, the condition setting input screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. After the user inputs the part to be changed in the notification condition, the user information update button is pressed and the user is updated. The customer information in the information storage unit 14 may be updated and stored.

  By the way, in the real estate business to which this embodiment relates, when providing property information to a customer (user), if the information contains a specific wording, the property is not necessary for the customer. May be easily understood. Therefore, by adding the following functions to the real estate property information collection system 1 according to the present embodiment described above, it is possible to further reduce unnecessary labor on the user side.

  Therefore, as one of the transmission conditions for the mail information transmission means 12 to perform the mail transmission, there is a character string that constitutes a predetermined wording that can be determined that the property is unnecessary for the user in the notification mail. What is not included may be a function that does not notify the property information mail that includes the wording.

  By adding this function, property information unnecessary for the user is omitted from the notification information, which is very effective in reducing the user's product selection work. In this case, for example, an exclusion item setting field is provided in the setting details on the tuning condition setting sheet managed on the system provider side, and an assumed wording (character string) is set in advance.

  Furthermore, as another useful function, it may be added to analyze the information collected and stored in the property information database 13 and notify the user of the transition of the price of the same property. It will be used as useful data. Also, in the above-mentioned contract case and comparative case, if there is a price change, it will be more convenient if the change is notified.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the target product for collecting information is a real estate property has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the usefulness of the present invention is ensured. The present invention can also be implemented in other product markets such as used car market, golf membership market, resort membership market, and financial product market.

  As described above, the present invention provides a product information collection system that searches and collects product information that matches the collection conditions specified by the user from a plurality of websites and notifies the user when necessary. The system can now be easily constructed while ensuring sufficient security.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. The functional block diagram of the main computer in the system of FIG. The flowchart which shows operation | movement when a user connects to the main computer of FIG. 1 using a user terminal. The flowchart which shows operation | movement until the main computer of FIG. 1 searches and collects property information and notifies a user with an email. The display screen which shows the example of the property information transmitted to a user by e-mail. The display screen which shows the example which added the other function to the mail display screen of FIG. The site screen accessed by URL of the mail display screen of FIG. The site screen accessed by URL of the mail display screen of FIG. Condition setting screen by customer.

Explanation of symbols

1 Real estate property information collection system, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d Web server, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e User terminal, 10 Main computer, 11 Property information search means, 12 E-mail information transmission means, 13 Property information database, 14 User information storage means, 15 User information registration update means, 16 Authentication means, 17 Property information display means, 100 Internet line

Claims (9)

A main computer that is connected to a predetermined communication line and forms the core of system operation, a plurality of seller computers that can transmit product information via the communication line, and a user who desires to obtain product information A user terminal that can be connected to a communication line, and the main computer that stores collection conditions that are conditions of the products that the user wants to collect among the product information is included in the information provided by the seller side computer In the product information collection system for notifying the product terminal of the product information by a predetermined communication means as necessary when the product information matching the collection condition is found,
The communication line is an Internet line, and the seller computer is a web server that holds a predetermined website, and the main computer is connected to the web server and matches the collection conditions from the website. Product information search means for searching and acquiring product information, a product information database for storing the acquired product information in association with each user, and user information storage means for storing at least the data of the collection conditions for each user And e-mail information transmitting means for processing and sending at least a part of the acquired product information to the user terminal by e-mail, and the user accessing the terminal using an internet line Web page display means for browsing the stored product information In the product information collection system, the presence or absence of the newly added or updated about the product information for each of the user that match the collection conditions in the information collecting destination web site, the information collecting destination site a function to display the information of New Products Use this function to store new arrival information on the web page at the previous access, and whether the stored new arrival product information has changed at the next access, or the previous access using the function of arranging products in the information collection destination site Whether the top product arranged in the order of new products has changed at the next access, or if the information collection destination site has a function to display the number of products, whether the number of products at the previous access has changed this time , whether or not the number of web page by all of the items within a predetermined sales area at the time of the previous access has changed this time, the judgment of any of the Determined by law, the newly added or when it is determined that the update was not, product information collection system characterized in that it does not access the property information.   2. The user according to claim 1, wherein the user can perform initial registration of system use or registration / update procedures of at least one of collection conditions on a web page displayed by connecting to the main computer at the user terminal. Product information collection system described.   The product information search means extracts only information of items required as the product information according to a layout of a page on which each product information is displayed for each website selected as a search target in advance. 3. The product information collection system according to claim 1, wherein the product information collection system is preset.   When product information that matches the collection conditions from the website is stored in the product information database, the product information that matches the collection conditions is preset from a plurality of websites related to one product. The product information is converted into a data form into one unit, and the product information transmitted to the user terminal by the mail information transmission means extracts a predetermined important part based on the stored product information and is the minimum necessary 4. The product information collecting system according to claim 1, wherein the product information collecting system is processed into a product.   The web page display means displays a list of products sold in the past predetermined period and / or a list of products currently on sale for the product information that matches or / and approximates a predetermined level for the collection conditions for each user. The product information collecting system according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized by being made possible.   In the transmission condition for the mail information transmission means to transmit mail, a word that the product is assumed to be unnecessary for the user is defined in an exclusion item defined in a tuning condition setting sheet managed on the system provider side. 6. The product information collection system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, further comprising not including a character string constituting the predetermined word in the excluded item in the notification mail.   The product information collection system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6, wherein the user terminal includes a mobile phone and a PDA.   The product information collection system according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, wherein the product information is real estate property information.   The product information collection program for implementing the product information collection system which is stored in the said main computer and described in Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8.

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