JP5419914B2 - Information distribution system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution system, and more particularly to a novel information distribution system that can be used when, for example, the Internet is used to download various programs such as music information and game programs to a mobile phone.

  Conventionally, when downloading information such as character images and music data to a mobile phone, it is common for a user to connect to an information communication system that can download the information by a mobile phone and perform an information request operation. there were.

JP 2000-242663 A

  However, the method of requesting information distribution using a mobile phone currently requires many complicated operations to reach the desired content, and such operations are limited to the limited screen size of mobile phones. The operation with the operation keys is a complicated and time-consuming operation not only for those who are not used to it but also for those who are used to it.

  In addition, during the series of operations for requesting information distribution, the mobile phone has been in a communication state for a long time. Therefore, an increase in communication cost required for a long operation has been a problem.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a novel information distribution system.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an information distribution system in which a user can easily download content to a mobile phone.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide an information distribution system that can significantly reduce communication costs required for users to download content.

  An information distribution system according to the present invention is an information distribution system that distributes content information selected by a user to a user's mobile phone, the communication means for communicating with the user's terminal device, and the use Storage means for storing content to be distributed to a user, selection information for selecting the content and a mobile phone number of a user to which the content is to be distributed, and a terminal device of a user connected via a network, An information distribution system comprising: means for transmitting content selection information; and means for distributing content selected by the user to the stored mobile phone number of the user based on content selection by the user is there.

An information distribution method according to the present invention is an information distribution method for distributing content information selected by a user to a user's mobile phone, and means for communicating with the terminal device of the user and the user Storage device for storing content to be distributed, selection information for selecting the content, and a mobile phone number of the user to which the content is to be distributed, and a user terminal device connected via a network, In the information distribution method, the content selection information is transmitted, and the content selected by the user is distributed to the stored mobile phone number of the user based on the selection of the content by the user.

  According to the present invention, since the user does not have to download the content by a complicated operation from the mobile phone, the system can be highly convenient for the user.

  Moreover, since the communication charge is reduced, the economic burden on the user can be reduced.

  In other words, it is possible to build an information distribution system that is superior to conventional systems. This enables users to receive more support than the conventional method, and is expected to expand the business between telecommunications carriers and content distribution operators. it can.

It is an illustration figure which shows the whole structure of the information delivery system of this invention. 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of the system. It is an illustration figure which shows the memory | storage data of the user information storage part 44 in the FIG. 1 system.

  In the information distribution system according to the present invention, a request for information distribution to a mobile phone is requested directly from the mobile phone, and a request for information distribution is made using any terminal device that is easy for the user to use. By setting the system to deliver content to the user's mobile phone, it is possible to eliminate the complexity of setting information distribution requests using mobile phones with inferior operability, and to reduce communication costs. it can.

  The above object, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

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1 shows an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an information distribution system 40 of the present invention.

  The information distribution system 40 includes a content distribution server 41, a content information storage unit 42 that stores various programs such as music data and game programs, and a content selection that stores menu information to be provided to the user to select the content. The information storage part 43 and the user information storage part 44 which memorize | stored the information regarding a user are provided.

  In the user information storage unit 44, in addition to basic information such as the user's name, address, settlement method, and password used for authentication, the user's mobile phone that is the delivery destination of the content information selected by the user is stored. The telephone number is stored.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the stored contents of the user information storage unit 44. In the figure, in addition to the name, address, settlement method, personal identification number, and distribution history information about the user, the telephone number of the user's mobile phone that is the distribution destination of the content information is stored. The mobile phone number of the delivery destination is stored by the user registering in advance, but can be changed anytime thereafter.

In addition, as a settlement method, a method of adding to a telephone charge of a distribution destination mobile phone and a credit settlement can be selected. When the method of adding to the telephone charge of the distribution destination is selected, the content distribution server 41 transmits billing information for the user by the content distribution to the communication carrier and requests the communication carrier to collect the fee. . On the other hand, in the case of credit settlement, the content distribution server 41 transmits the user's billing information to the creditor and requests fee collection.

  The information distribution system 40 is connected to the Internet 30 via the Internet provider 14c.

  Reference numeral 10a denotes a user terminal device of user A's home, which is a desktop type personal computer having a large display as shown in the figure. The user terminal device is connected to the Internet 30 via the Internet provider 14a by the modem 12a. Reference numeral 11a denotes a mobile phone of the user A. In this embodiment, the user A registers the phone number of the mobile phone 11a in the user information storage unit 44 as a content distribution destination.

  10b is a terminal device of another user. Thus, the user's terminal device does not necessarily need to be a desktop type or laptop type personal computer, and may be a palm top type personal computer as long as sufficient information display and operability are ensured. Reference numeral 12b denotes a modem, and reference numeral 14b denotes an Internet provider.

Reference numeral 11b denotes another user's mobile phone. Reference numerals 20a and 20b denote mobile communication networks, and reference numerals 21a and 21b denote communication facilities of communication carriers.

  Next, a method for a user to download content using the information distribution system will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In order to use the information distribution system, the user must register the user in the content distribution server 41 as a precondition.

  User registration is performed by accessing the home page of the information distribution system 40 via the Internet. The registered information is stored in the user information storage unit 44 described above.

  When the user A accesses the information distribution system 40 from his / her user terminal device 10a and makes a content information distribution request (S (step) 101), the information distribution system 40 authenticates the user A. If the authentication is OK (S401), the content menu is read from the selection information storage unit 43 and transmitted to the user terminal device 10a (S403). If the authentication is NG, the access is terminated as unauthorized access.

  Since the menu of content sent from the information distribution system is displayed on the screen of the user terminal device 10a, the user A selects one or a plurality of desired content and selects the selected content information. Is transmitted to the information distribution system 40 (S102).

  When the content is selected (S404), the information distribution system 40 searches the user information storage unit 44 and reads out the destination information as the content distribution destination, that is, the telephone number of the mobile phone 11a of the user A. (S405) The selected content information is read from the content information storage unit 42 and distributed to the mobile phone 11a.

  The communication carrier 21a calls the mobile phone 11a of the user A based on the telephone number as the destination information, and transmits the content to the mobile phone 11a of the user A who responds (S201). Content information to be received is received by the mobile phone 11a (S111).

  The information distribution system 40 searches for the payment method of the user A at the same time as the content distribution or at an appropriate time such as the end of the month in order to charge for the content distribution (S407).

  When the payment method of the user A is a telephone number payment that is paid in addition to the telephone charge of the distribution destination mobile phone, billing information for the user A is transmitted to the communication carrier (S408).

  The communication carrier adds the billing information of the received content to the call charge of the user A, and makes a payment request to the user A (S202).

  User A pays the fee charged by the telecommunications carrier, and the telecommunications carrier distributes the fee to the carrier of the information distribution system.

  If user A designates credit settlement, the billing information is sent to the creditor and the payment is requested (S409).

  In the above-described embodiment, the information distribution system operator and the communication carrier are described as different operators. However, it goes without saying that the information distribution system business may be shared by the communication operator. It is possible to change and implement the configuration of the present invention without changing the gist of the present invention.

10a User terminal device 11a Mobile phone 12a Modem 14a Provider 20a Mobile communication network 21a Communication facility 30 of communication carrier Internet 40 Information distribution system 41 Content distribution server 42 Content information storage unit 43 Content selection information storage unit 44 User information storage Part

Claims (1)

An information distribution system for distributing distribution information selected by a user to a user's mobile phone,
Means for communicating with the user's personal computer via the Internet;
Storage means for storing a password for authenticating the user's terminal, information relating to the user's mobile phone that is the distribution destination of the distribution information, and a payment method for charging the distribution information;
Receiving means for receiving information on the mobile phone and registration of the payment method by the mobile phone;
Receiving means for receiving a password from a personal computer of a user connected via Internet communication;
Transmitting means for transmitting content including a plurality of pieces of distribution information to a personal computer of a user connected via Internet communication;
When the user's personal computer is authenticated, based on the selection of distribution information by the user, distribution means for distributing the distribution information selected by the user to the stored user's mobile phone;
A transmission unit configured to transmit the charging information to a supplier who makes a charging payment request to a user based on the charging settlement method stored in the storage unit;
Equipped with a,
The distribution information distributed by the distribution means is received by the mobile phone when a user performs a predetermined process when the mobile phone is notified of the distribution. .