JP6747842B2 - Specific identification information management system, server device used in specific identification information management system, method of issuing and managing specific identification information, and program of specific identification information management system - Google Patents

Description

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention manages specific identification information suitable for use in a campaign for distributing products, promotional items, gifts, etc. for sampling and advertising activities of products and services sold by companies, etc., and sales promotion activities. Regarding the system.

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a POS system that collectively manages the inventory and sales of products at a plurality of stores by using a cash register connectable to a network has been widely known, for example, in a retail company that develops a chain. Moreover, recent cash registers are equipped with a bar code reader for reading a bar code of a product, a non-contact type IC card reading device using a short-range wireless communication technology, and the like.

Furthermore, for the purpose of sampling and sales promotion of products, for example, campaigns such as distributing campaign codes that can be exchanged for specific products at stores have been widely conducted. It is considered to use a POS system.

JP, 2004-13470, A

Usually, campaigns for the purpose of sampling products, advertising products, and attracting customers are notified via media such as TV programs, TV commercials, and magazines, and campaign codes that can be exchanged for specific products are distributed. Often. However, under the present circumstances, there is a problem that the information does not have continuity because there is no cooperation of information between the campaign conducted via the media and the cash register of the store that actually handles the product, and there is continuity. There was a problem that analog processing had to be performed in order to acquire data. Also, in order to solve such problems, if you try to manage the campaign code distributed by those who are going to sample products etc. collectively, the method of implementing the campaign will be complicated and it will be difficult to carry out a smooth campaign. There was a problem that it was difficult.

It is also considered to use a cash register for grasping the actual distribution quantity of products etc. by such a campaign, but since the conventional POS system is large and expensive, it is difficult to introduce it in a store. There was also a problem.
In addition, in order to prevent reuse of the distributed campaign code, at the store where the product is exchanged for the product, when the store clerk exchanges the product with the product, the customer receives the campaign code brought by the customer, or the paper with the campaign code written on However, there is a problem that it is not a sufficient measure because it is not possible to confirm the exchange status of the campaign code and products etc. in real time.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and it is possible to prevent reuse of a campaign code with a simple structure, and collect the information related to the exchange of the campaign code and the product etc. It is an object of the present invention to provide a specific identification information management system capable of performing a smooth campaign that is possible.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following means.
The specific identification information management system of the present invention is the specific identification information used for a campaign in which the holding is notified by a notification means using a receiving device and the specific identification information used in exchange for the distributed product is distributed. a specific identification information management system for issuing and managing, to input of the specific identification information when performing the specific identification information managing unit for issuing and managing of the specific identification information, the pull replacement of the distribution products and an input terminal, the input terminal device includes an information acquisition unit that acquires the specific identification information, the information transmission unit that transmits the specific identification information by the information acquisition unit acquires at least, the specific identification The information management unit includes a specific identification information issuing unit that issues the specific identification information including event-related information related to notification of the holding of the campaign, and an information receiving unit that receives the specific identification information transmitted from the input terminal device. , the specific identification information database in which the specific identification information issued from said specific identification information issuing unit is stored, with reference to the specific identification information database, the distributed under said specific identification information by the information receiving unit receives determining a determination section for determining a possible exchange of goods, the determining unit, wherein when it is determined that the distributed exchange is possible with the products based on the specific identification information, the exchange can and a notification unit to said input terminal apparatus which has transmitted the specific identification information performs exchange possible notification that the distribution products, the specific identification information used in exchange between the distributed article from the specific identification information database It is characterized by including a changing unit that erases or changes the specific identification information used for the exchange with the distribution item to add information that prohibits the exchange with the distribution item.

In the specific identification information management system configured as described above, the specific identification information issued by the specific identification information issuing unit is acquired by an input terminal device installed in a store or the like, and the information transmitting unit of the input terminal device is acquired. Is transmitted to the specific identification information management unit. The determination unit of the specific identification information management unit that has received the specific identification information refers to the specific identification information database, determines whether the received specific identification information is information that can be exchanged for a distribution item such as a product, and can exchange If it is determined that, the input terminal device that has transmitted the specific identification information is notified to that effect.

In the above invention, the specific identification information management system further includes a redemption information storage unit that stores information related to redemption with the distributed item based on the specific identification information, and the information transmission unit of the input terminal device is , The specific identification information acquired by the information acquisition unit , and the input terminal device identification information for identifying the input terminal device, the exchange information storage unit, the specific identification information transmitted by the information transmission unit and the It is preferable that the input terminal device identification information is associated and stored.

In the specific identification information management system configured as described above, when the input terminal device transmits the acquired specific identification information, the input terminal device identification information of the input terminal device is also transmitted. The transmitted input terminal device identification information is stored in the transaction information storage unit in association with the acquired specific identification information.

According to the specific identification information management system of the present invention, since the determination unit of the specific identification information management unit sequentially determines whether the received specific identification information is redeemable, the management of the specific identification information is performed in real time. It can be carried out. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the unauthorized use of the specific identification management information, for example, using the specific identification information already exchanged for the product etc. to redeem the distributed product such as the product again. Further, since the exchange information storage unit stores the specific identification information used for the exchange and the input terminal device identification information of the input terminal device that has acquired the specific identification information in association with each other, which input terminal is the specific identification information? Information such as whether or not a product such as a product for distribution has been exchanged can be obtained on the device.

1 is an overall block diagram showing an embodiment of a specific identification information management system according to the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the whole process of the specific identification information management system by this invention. FIG. 3A is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the campaign secretariat. FIG. 3B is a flowchart showing the flow of processing of the campaign participants. FIG. 3C is a flowchart showing the flow of processing at the store. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process of a campaign secretariat after receiving a campaign code. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing an example of the campaign code database. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing another example of the campaign code database. FIG. 5C is a diagram showing an example of the transmission destination information database. FIG. 6A is a diagram showing an example of the transaction database. FIG. 6B is a diagram showing an example of the inventory quantity database.

A specific identification information management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In the present embodiment, the specific identification information management system according to the present invention is used for product sampling by distributing product samples and the like in order to collect information such as product sales trends and consumer groups by product manufacturers. The explanation will be given by applying it to the example used in the campaign. It should be noted that the notification of the campaign and the start timing of the event of the campaign are notified to the applicants for participation through a television program of TV broadcasting or CM.

The specific identification information management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes cash registers 2a to 2c installed in a store or the like, a campaign code management unit 3 that mainly issues and manages a campaign code, reception of applicants who want to participate in a campaign, and the like. , A campaign management unit 5 for controlling the campaign code management unit 3, and receiving devices 6a to 6c for campaign participants to view information regarding the campaign. The cash registers 2a to 2c, the campaign code management unit 3, the campaign management unit 5, and the receiving devices 6a to 6c are connected to the Internet line 8, respectively. Further, in the present embodiment, description will be made by applying an example in which the campaign code management unit 3 and the campaign management unit 5 are connected by a dedicated line, but the campaign code management unit 3 and the campaign management unit 5 are connected to the Internet line 8 It may be connected via. The mobile terminal 7 is a mobile terminal such as a smartphone operated by a person who wants to participate in the campaign, and is connected to the Internet line 8 via Wi-Fi (registered trademark) or a dedicated line.

<Cash register>
The cash registers 2a to 2c are so-called cash register terminals installed in retail stores and the like, and are used for payment of products and the like. Although FIG. 1 exemplifies the cash registers 2a to 2c, the number of cash registers used is not limited to this, and a large number of cash registers can be used. In the following description, the cash registers 2a to 2c are also collectively referred to as "cash register 2".

The cash register 2 has a function of payment by cash or a card, a bar code reader for reading information such as a bar code, a non-contact type IC card reading device using a short-distance wireless communication technology, and a product. An information acquisition unit 21 such as a ten-key pad that can input information such as the number of characters and a touch panel is provided. The cash register 2 includes a CPU (not shown), a storage device, a printer that prints receipts, and a display unit that displays the content of information acquired by the information acquisition unit 21. It has the functions of processing and managing products. In the present embodiment, the information acquisition unit 21 is a unit that acquires a barcode in which a campaign code that can be exchanged for a product or the like is written, and information about a product that can be exchanged by the campaign code.

The cash registers 2 each have a unique identification code (hereinafter also referred to as “input terminal device identification information”), and a storage device (not shown) stores the input terminal device identification information. Further, the cash register 2 has an information transmission unit 22 connectable to the Internet line 8. The information transmitting unit 22 is a unit that transmits the information acquired by the information acquiring unit 21 and the input terminal device identification information of the cash register 2. In this embodiment, the cash register 2 is the input terminal device in the claims.

<Receiver>
The receiving devices 6a to 6c are television broadcasting receiving devices for broadcasting television programs, commercials, and the like that notify information regarding campaigns. Although FIG. 1 illustrates the receiving devices 6a to 6c as an example, the number of receiving devices is not limited to this, and a large number of receiving devices can be used. In the following description, the receiving devices 6a to 6c are also collectively referred to as "receiving device 6".

Although not shown in FIG. 1, the receiving device 6 mainly includes a display unit for displaying the received broadcast signal as an image, a speaker for outputting sound, a remote controller for operating the receiving device 6, and the like. An interface for connecting to the Internet line 8 is also provided. The receiving device 6 transmits a signal according to the selected menu to the Internet line 8 when the user operates the remote controller or the like according to the menu displayed on the display unit and selects the display menu. It also has the function of transmitting signals. A person who wants to participate in the campaign (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a "person who wants to participate") uses the signal transmission function of the receiving device 6 to notify the desire to participate in the event of the campaign. In this case, the receiving device 6 also functions as a participation terminal for applying for participation in the campaign. The receiving device 6 stores unique receiving device identification information for identifying each receiving device 6 in a storage unit (not shown), and when the receiving device 6 transmits a campaign participation signal. Sends a participation signal including at least the receiving device identification information. In the present embodiment, description will be made by applying this receiving device identification information to the example of the B-CAS code of the television broadcast receiving device, but the receiving device identification information may be information that can identify the device that transmitted the participation signal. Other information may also be used.
In the following description, the receiving device 6 may be referred to as “participating terminal” and the receiving device identification information may be referred to as “participating terminal identification information”. In the present embodiment, the receiving device 6 is the receiving device and the participating terminal in the claims. Further, the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6 is the participating terminal identification information in the claims.

<Campaign Code Management Unit>
The campaign code management unit 3 is a server device that issues and manages a campaign code used in exchange for a product, and includes a notification unit 31, a determination unit 32, an information receiving unit 33, a database interface 34, a transaction database 35, It mainly comprises a campaign code database 36, a campaign code issuing unit 37, and an inventory quantity management unit 38. In addition, in the present embodiment, each of these units is applied to an example in which a CPU, a memory, a storage device such as a hard disk, and an interface, which are included in a server, cooperate to realize respective functions. As will be described, each of these units may be composed of dedicated hardware having a unique function. Further, the campaign code management unit 3 may be configured by a plurality of server devices, and the functions of each unit may be realized by individual server devices.

The information receiving unit 33 is a unit that receives the information transmitted from the cash register 2 and is an interface connected to the Internet line 8. Further, the information receiving unit 33 also has a function of converting the received information into information that can be processed by other portions such as the determination unit 32.

The campaign code issuing unit 37 is a part that issues a unique campaign code in response to an instruction from the campaign management unit 5 described later. The campaign code issued by the campaign code issuing unit 37 is stored in the campaign code database 36 via the database interface 34. In addition to the unique identification code, the campaign code issuing unit 37 has a function of issuing a campaign code including, for example, information indicating the type of campaign and information on products that can be exchanged using the campaign code. You may have.

The campaign code database 36 is a part that mainly stores the campaign code issued by the campaign code issuing unit 37. The campaign code database 36 has a campaign code table 40, and the campaign code is recorded in the table (see FIG. 5A). It should be noted that the campaign code table 40 stores, as a redeemable flag, information indicating whether or not the product of each campaign code can be exchanged. It should be noted that the campaign code table 40 may store information (commodity codes, etc.) on products that can be exchanged for each campaign code.

The determination unit 32 is a unit that refers to the campaign code database 36 and determines whether the campaign code received by the information receiving unit 33 is a code that can be exchanged for a product. The result of the determination is transmitted to the cash register 2 that has transmitted the campaign code, via the notification unit 31. The determination unit 32 confirms the number of redeemable campaign codes by referring to the campaign code database 36, and if the number of redeemable campaign codes is equal to or less than a predetermined number, a predetermined number is determined. It also has a function of notifying to a predetermined notification destination.

The notification unit 31 is a unit that mainly notifies the cash register 2 of the determination result by the determination unit 32. The database interface 34 is a part that changes the campaign code database 36 mainly according to the information from the determination unit 32 and the information receiving unit 33. The transaction database 35 is a storage device that stores the information received by the information receiving unit 33 in association with each campaign code. In the present embodiment, the information received by the information receiving unit 33 is stored in the transaction table 41 (see FIG. 6A) of the transaction database 35.

The inventory quantity management unit 38 is for the campaign by the manufacturer of the product to be exchanged in the campaign, the management company of the campaign entrusted by the manufacturer (hereinafter, also collectively referred to as the “campaign secretariat”). It is a part that manages the number of products distributed to each store. The inventory quantity management unit 38 includes an inventory quantity database 39 that stores the number of products in stock at each store. In the inventory quantity database 39, the number of products for each store is stored as an inventory quantity table 43, and the inventory quantity management unit 38 determines the inventory quantity of the products in each store according to the information regarding the exchange of the products in each store. To change.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the product related to the campaign is a distributed product within the scope of the claims. Further, the campaign code management unit 3 is a specific information management unit in the claims, the database interface 34 is a change unit, and the transaction database 35 is a replacement information storage unit. Further, the campaign code database 36 is a specific identification information database in claims, and the campaign code issuing unit 37 is a specific identification information issuing unit.

<Campaign Management Unit>
The campaign management unit 5 is a server that mainly controls the issuance and management of the campaign code by the campaign code management unit 3, selects the participants of the campaign, and sends the campaign code to the selected participants.

The campaign management unit 5 mainly includes a campaign code issuance instruction unit 51, a selection unit 52, a participation signal reception unit 53, a campaign code transmission unit 54, a transmission destination information reception unit 55, and a transmission destination information database 56. It should be noted that in the present embodiment, description will be given by applying it to an example in which the CPU of the server device, the storage device such as a memory and a hard disk, and the interface cooperate to realize the functions of the above-mentioned respective parts. Each unit of the unit 5 may be composed of hardware having a unique function. Further, the campaign management unit 5 may be composed of a plurality of server devices, and each server device may realize the function of each unit.

The campaign code issuance instructing section 51 is a section that receives an instruction from the campaign secretariat and instructs the campaign code management unit 3 to issue a campaign code. The participation signal receiving unit 53 is a unit that receives a participation signal from the receiving device 6 operated by a campaign applicant. The participation signal receiver 53 is connected to the Internet line 8. The participation signal receiving unit 53 also has a function of extracting the receiving device identification information included in the received participation signal and performing necessary information conversion processing.

The selection unit 52 is a unit that selects an arbitrary participation signal from the participation signals received by the participation signal reception unit 53. In other words, the selection unit 52 selects the participants of the campaign from among the applicants for participation by selecting the participation signal. Specifically, the selection unit 52 selects the receiving device 6 by selecting any receiving device identification information from the receiving device identification information included in the participation signal transmitted by the participant. Furthermore, the selection unit 52 also has a function of assigning the campaign code issued by the campaign code management unit 3 to the selected receiving device identification information.

The campaign code transmission unit 54 is a unit that transmits the campaign code assigned to the participant selected by the selection unit 52. Specifically, the campaign code transmission unit 54 refers to the transmission destination information database 56 in which the transmission destinations of the participant information are stored, and the transmission destinations associated with the receiving device identification information selected by the selection unit 52. Search for the information in and send the campaign code assigned to the recipient. The campaign code transmission unit 54 also has a function of converting the campaign code into information that can be read by the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2, such as a barcode.

The transmission destination information reception unit 55 is a portion that receives the input of information on the transmission destination of the campaign code of the applicant for participation in the campaign. The destination information reception unit 55 is an E-mail address that is destination information that is input by a person who wants to participate in the campaign through a mobile terminal such as a computer or a smartphone connected to the Internet line 8 and a campaign information. Information such as the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6 operated by the applicant for participation at the time of applying for participation in the event is acquired. The transmission destination information receiving unit 55 associates the acquired information with each other and records the information in the transmission destination information table 42 of the transmission destination information database 56. The destination information accepting unit 55 may accept other information such as the address and telephone number of the applicant, and store the information in the destination information database 56. Furthermore, the transmission destination information reception unit 55 can also receive an input from a transmission destination information database already owned by the campaign secretariat and store it in the transmission destination information database 56.

In the present embodiment, description will be made by applying to an example in which the E-mail address of the mobile terminal 7 of the applicant for participation is registered as the destination of the campaign code. However, as the destination information, the E-mail address of the mobile terminal is used. It may be an E-mail address other than the above, or other destination information that can be the destination of the campaign code. In the present embodiment, the campaign code issuance instruction unit 51 is the specific identification information issuance instruction unit in the claims, and the campaign code transmission unit 54 is the specific identification information transmission unit.

Next, the operation of the specific identification information management system 1 having the above-described configuration will be described according to an actual procedure mainly with reference to FIG.
<Before the start of the campaign>
First, the campaign management unit 5 instructs the campaign code management unit 3 to issue a campaign code according to an instruction from the campaign secretariat (S10).

Upon receiving the instruction to issue the campaign code, the campaign code issuing unit 37 issues the campaign code and delivers it to the campaign management unit 5 (S11). The instruction to issue the campaign code, the issuance of the campaign code, and the delivery of the issued campaign code may be performed at other timings until the selection of the participants of the campaign by the selection unit 52, and further, the selection unit. 52 may be performed at any time at the timing of selecting a campaign participant from among the applicants.

The campaign secretariat will announce, through TV programs, TV commercials, etc., about the timing of the campaign event and the advance registration procedure for those who wish to participate in the campaign. A person who wishes to participate performs a pre-registration procedure by operating a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a computer connected to the Internet line 8. Specifically, information such as the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6 which the applicant for participation in the campaign applies to participate in the campaign and the E-mail address to which the campaign code is transmitted are registered from a dedicated website for the campaign. Yes (S12).

The information input by the applicant for participation is stored in the transmission destination information table 42 of the transmission destination information database 56 (see FIG. 5C). Note that the pre-registration procedure may be performed before the campaign code is actually sent, and may be applied at the time of applying for participation in the campaign or afterwards.

<Start of campaign>
The campaign secretariat notifies the start of a campaign event and the start of reception of participants via a television program or a television commercial. Upon receipt of this notification, the participant operates the receiving device 6 being viewed and applies for a campaign event (S13). The reception device 6 transmits a participation signal notifying the participation in the campaign event to the campaign management unit 5. The application for the campaign event may be made from a mobile terminal of a person who wants to participate in the campaign, a computer connected to the Internet, or the like. In this case, the mobile terminal or the like that has applied for participation becomes the participation terminal.

The participation signal reception unit 53 of the campaign management unit 5 receives the participation signal from the reception device 6, acquires the reception device identification information included in the received participation signal, and selects any of the plurality of reception device identification information. Select receiver identification information. Various selection methods are possible, and for example, a method of selecting receiving device identification information on a first-come-first-served basis or another known selection method may be used.

Further, the selecting unit 52 assigns the campaign code issued by the campaign code issuing unit 37 to the selected receiving device identification information.

When the campaign code is assigned to the receiving device identification information selected by the selecting unit 52, the campaign code transmitting unit 54 acquires the campaign code to be transmitted and the receiving device identification information to which the campaign code is assigned, in the cash register 2. The unit 21 converts the barcode into a readable barcode. The campaign code transmission unit 54 may perform a process of converting only the campaign code to be transmitted, or may convert the campaign code including other information. Further, the campaign code transmission unit 54 may perform a process of converting the data into a QR code (registered trademark) or another known code as long as the data can be read by the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2.

After the campaign code conversion process is completed, the campaign code transmission unit 54 refers to the transmission destination information database 56 and transmits the bar code converted into the E-mail address associated with the selected receiving device identification information (S14).

<Exchange of goods>
The participants of the campaign selected by the campaign management unit 5 receive the barcode in which the campaign code is converted by the E-mail of the mobile terminal 7. The participant who receives the bar code visits the store designated in advance by the campaign secretariat in order to exchange the product for the product, and presents the received bar code (S20). The participant may print the barcode by a known method and bring the received barcode as a printed matter to a designated store.

The salesclerk of the store presented with the barcode uses the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2 to obtain the campaign code from the presented barcode. At this time, the information acquisition unit 21 acquires not only the campaign code but also information such as the receiving device identification information of the participant included in the barcode.

When the information acquisition unit 21 acquires the campaign code, the cash register 2 inquires of the campaign code management unit 3 whether the acquired campaign code is available and usable (S21). Specifically, the information transmitter 22 of the cash register 2 transmits the acquired campaign code to the information receiver 33 of the campaign code management unit 3.

The information receiving unit 33 of the campaign code management unit 3, which has received the information from the cash register 2, extracts the campaign code from the received information and delivers it to the determination unit 32. The determination unit 32 refers to the campaign code database 36 to determine whether the delivered campaign code is a campaign code that can be exchanged for a product. When the campaign code is a redeemable code, the determination unit 32 notifies the cash register 2 via the notification unit 31 of the redeemable cash, and when the campaign code is not a redeemable code, a notification of the redeemable cash is issued ( S22).

The cash register 2 which has received the notification of redemption notifies the salesclerk of the store by displaying the redemption of the product on its display unit. The clerk who confirms the display acquires the information of the product to be exchanged (hereinafter also referred to as “product information”) by the information acquisition unit 21, and delivers the product to the participant who brought the campaign code (S23). The cash register 2 that has acquired the product information transmits the acquired product information and the like to the campaign code management unit 3 and notifies that the campaign code has been exchanged for a product (S24). The cash register 2 transmits the campaign code used for exchange and the input terminal device identification information of the cash register 2 to the campaign code management unit 3 when transmitting the product information. The product information in this embodiment is the distributed product information in the claims.

When the information receiving unit 33 of the campaign code management unit 3 is notified that the campaign code has been exchanged for a product, the database interface 34 updates the campaign code table 40.

The determination unit 32 refers to the campaign code database 36, counts the remaining number of redeemable campaign codes, and when the number is less than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of redeemable campaign codes is a predetermined number. The fact that the number is below the number is notified to a predetermined notification destination of the campaign secretariat or the cash register 2 installed in each store (S25, S26).

The inventory quantity management unit 38 of the campaign code management unit 3 updates the inventory quantity database 39 that stores the inventory quantity of the goods in each store based on the received goods information. In addition, when there is a store whose remaining quantity is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the inventory quantity management unit 38 determines whether the campaign secretariat (S25) is registered in advance, and the cash register 2 of the store concerned or the store registered in advance. It may have a function of giving a predetermined notification to the administrator (S26).

Hereinafter, mainly with reference to FIG. 3 to FIG. 6, operations and processes in the campaign participant, the campaign secretariat, and the store for exchanging products will be described. In the following description, the campaign code management unit 3 and the campaign management unit 5 are applied to an example installed in the campaign secretariat. The campaign code management unit 3 and the campaign management unit 5 may be installed in different places as long as they are communicably connected. For example, the campaign code management unit 3 is installed in the manufacturer of the product related to the campaign, You may install the management unit 5 in the management company which manages a campaign. Further, the functional units of the campaign code management unit 3 and the campaign management unit 5 may be distributed to a plurality of server devices, and the functional units may be installed at different locations.

<Processing by the campaign secretariat when the campaign starts>
The campaign secretariat operates the campaign management unit 5 to instruct the campaign code management unit 3 to issue a campaign code. Specifically, the campaign code issuance instructing unit 51 instructs the campaign code issuing unit 37 to issue a campaign code. The campaign code issuing unit 37 also transmits information necessary for issuing the campaign code, such as the number of campaign codes to be issued, the type of campaign, and information on products to be exchanged. It should be noted that the input of these instructions and information may be directly made to the campaign code management unit 3 by the campaign office.

The campaign code issuing unit 37, which has received the instruction to issue the campaign code, issues a plurality of campaign codes such as “CID-1”, “CID-2”, and “CID-3” as the campaign code to the campaign management unit 5. Hand over (S100, S110). The database interface 34 records the campaign code issued by the campaign code issuing unit 37 in the campaign code table 40 of the campaign code database 36 (see FIG. 5A). At this time, the database interface 34 records the value of the exchangeable flag of all the campaign codes in the campaign code table 40 as “1” meaning exchangeable.

When the pre-registration of the applicant for participation is started in S12, the recipient information reception unit 55 receives the E-mail address, which is the recipient information, and the receiving device 6 operated by the participant, from the applicant. Device identification information (B-CAS code) (registered trademark) is input. The transmission destination information receiving unit 55 associates the input information with each other and stores it in the transmission destination information table 42 (see FIG. 5C) of the transmission destination information database 56 (S120). Note that the destination information reception unit 55 acquires the identification information (such as the MAC address) of the mobile terminal 7 operated by the applicant for registration when the information is transmitted from the applicant, and the information is input. It may be stored in the transmission destination information database 56 in association with the E-mail address and the receiving device identification information.
When the start of the campaign event is notified by a television program or the like, and the application of the participant starts in S13, the participation signal is transmitted from the receiving device 6 operated by the applicant for participation to the campaign code management unit 3.

Hereinafter, the description will be given by applying the example in which the participant A operates the receiving device 6a having “BC-1” as the receiving device identification information and transmits the participating signal, and the participating signal receiving unit 53 When the participation signal from 6a is received, the reception device identification information "BC-1" of the reception device 6a is acquired from the received participation signal. The participation signal reception unit 53 delivers the acquired reception device identification information “BC-1” to the determination unit 32 together with the acquired other reception device identification information. The determination unit 32 selects the receiving device identification information “BC-1” and assigns “CID-1” which is one of the issued campaign codes (S130).

The selecting unit 52 may transmit the information of the receiving device identification information assigned to each campaign code to the campaign code management unit 3, and the campaign code management unit 3 may store the information. For example, the database interface 34 may record the selected receiving device identification information in the campaign code database 36 in association with the assigned campaign code. If each campaign code issued in this way and the selected receiving device identification information are stored in association with each other, the information of the receiving device 6 assigned to the specific campaign code can be checked in the campaign code database 36. You can know by doing. It should be noted that this campaign code and receiving device identification information allocation information may be stored in another database or the like.

When the campaign code “CID-1” is assigned to the receiver identification information “BC-1”, the campaign code transmitter 54 refers to the destination information database 56 based on the receiver identification information “BC-1”, Get the destination information of the campaign code. Specifically, the campaign code transmission unit 54 refers to the transmission destination information table 42 (see FIG. 5C) of the transmission destination information database 56 and sets the transmission destination information of the reception device identification information “BC-1” as the transmission destination information. The stored E-mail address “aaa@bb.com” is acquired. The campaign code transmitting unit 54 converts the campaign code “CID-1” and the receiving device identification information “BC-1” into a bar code readable by the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2, and outputs “aaa@bb.com”. Is sent (S140). The method of transmitting the barcode may be another known method, for example, a method of uploading the barcode to a predetermined server and transmitting the address of the download site of the barcode by the campaign code transmitting unit 54. May be

<Processing performed by campaign participants>
Participant A, who has learned the pre-registration of the campaign via TV broadcasting, etc., operates the mobile terminal 7 to visit the website of the campaign sponsor, and the destination information of the campaign code and the participant A as the pre-registration procedure. Inputs the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6a that performs the campaign participation application (S200).

Participant A has an E-mail address "aaa@bb.com" of his/her mobile terminal 7 and a B-CAS number, which is the receiving device identification number of the receiving device 6a performing the campaign application operation, on a dedicated page. Enter "BC-1". The method of the pre-registration procedure is, for example, a method of sending an e-mail to the registration E-mail address of the campaign secretariat, and the receiving apparatus identification information of the receiving apparatus 6 operated by the prospective participant and the destination of the campaign code. Any other method may be used as long as the following information is input. For example, an application prepared by the campaign secretariat or the like is installed in the mobile terminal 7 or the like, and the necessary information is registered by a method of starting the application. The method or another known method may be used.

The participant A knows the start of the campaign event via the receiving device 6a and operates the remote controller of the receiving device 6a to apply for participation in the campaign (S210). At this time, the receiver 6a transmits a participation signal including the B-CAS number "BC-1", which is the identification information of the receiver 6a, to the campaign management unit 5.

When the participant A is selected as a participant in the campaign in S130 described above, the participant A sends the E-mail address from the campaign code transmitting unit 54 to the E-mail address of the mobile terminal 7 registered in advance registration. Is received (S220). Since the E-mail includes the barcode in which the campaign code assigned to the participant A is included, the participant A visits the store B, which is one of the stores designated by the campaign secretariat, The received barcode is presented (S230) and the desired product is exchanged (S240).

<Processing at the store>
In the store B where the bar code is presented by the participant A, the clerk of the store B acquires the campaign code using the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2a (S300). The information acquisition unit 21 acquires the campaign code “CID-1” and the B-CAS number “BC-1” of the reception device 6a from the presented barcode. The information transmission unit 22 sends the acquired campaign code “CID-1” and the input terminal device identification information “CRID-1” of the cash register 2a to the campaign code management unit 3 in order to make an inquiry to the campaign code management unit 3. It is transmitted (S310).

Upon receiving the determination result from the campaign code management unit 3, the cash register 2a confirms the determination result (S320). When the result of the determination is the notification that the redemption is possible, the cash register 2a can perform the process for the product redemption. Therefore, the store clerk of the store B operates the cash register 2a to perform the information acquisition unit. The bar code of the product is read by 21 to acquire the product information, or the number of delivered products is input, and the product information of the exchanged product is input (S330). When the input of the product information is completed, the cash register 2a automatically or by the operation of the clerk of the store B, the acquired campaign code "CID-1", the B-CAS number "BC-1", the product information, and the input. The terminal device identification information "CRID-1" is transmitted to the campaign code management unit 3 (S340).

When the received content is a notification that the exchange is not possible, the cash register 2a displays a message that the exchange is not possible, and notifies the clerk that the acquired campaign code "CID-1" is a code that cannot be exchanged. ..

<Processing by the campaign secretariat when receiving the campaign code>
When the information for inquiry is transmitted from the cash register 2a in S310, the information receiving unit 33 receives the information (S400). The information receiving unit 33 extracts the campaign code “BC-1” from the received information and delivers it to the determining unit 32.

The determination unit 32 refers to the campaign code table 40 of the campaign code database 36, and confirms the value of the exchangeable flag of the campaign code “CID-1” (S410). Since the value of the exchangeable flag of “CID-1” is “1” indicating that the product can be exchanged for a commodity (see FIG. 5A), the determination unit 32 causes the notification code to be sent to the determination unit 32. The cash register 2a which has transmitted the "CID-1" is notified of the redemption (S420). On the other hand, when the value of the exchangeable flag is "0", which means that the exchange is not possible, the determination unit 32 notifies the cash register 2a that the exchange is impossible (S430).

In S340, when the store B exchanges the product and the cash register 2a sends a notification that the product has been exchanged and the product information, the information receiving unit 33 receives the notification. Yes (S440).

When the information receiving unit 33 receives the notification that the product has been exchanged from the cash register 2a, the information receiving unit 33 records the received information in the transaction database 35 (S450). Specifically, the transaction table 41 of the transaction database 35 records information such as the input terminal device identification information "CRID-1" and the exchanged product information in association with the received campaign code "CID-1". (See FIG. 6A). In addition, when a database or the like in which the input terminal device identification information and the information or the like of the store in which the cash register 2 having the input terminal device identification information is stored are associated and available, the information receiving unit can be used. 33 may record the information of the store where the cash register 2 is installed in the transaction database 35 by referring to the database in which the information of the store where the cash register 2 is installed is stored.

When the information receiving unit 33 receives the notification that the product has been exchanged, the database interface 34 changes the value of the redeemable flag of the campaign code “CID-1” in the campaign code table 40 to “0”. At the same time, the remaining number of redeemable campaign codes in the table is changed (see FIG. 5B). The database interface 34 deletes the campaign code itself used for the redemption from the campaign code table 40 or moves the campaign code used for the redemption to another database, instead of changing the value of the redeemable flag. You may

When the campaign code table 40 is changed by the database interface 34, the determination unit 32 determines whether or not the remaining number of redeemable campaign codes in the campaign code table 40 is equal to or more than a predetermined number preset by the campaign secretariat. Is confirmed (S460). When the remaining number reaches a predetermined number, the determination unit 32 notifies the predetermined contact information of the campaign secretariat and the cash register 2a to that effect (S480). It should be noted that this notification may be sent only to one of the notification destination of the campaign secretariat and the cash register 2, or may be sent to other contact information such as the manager of each store registered in advance. The determination unit 32 does not have to have such a notification function.

When the transaction table 41 is updated in S450 described above, the inventory quantity management unit 38 updates the inventory quantity database 39 by referring to the updated transaction table 41. Specifically, since the input terminal device identification information "CRID-1" and the information on the store B associated with the cash register 2a are added to the transaction table 41, the inventory quantity management unit 38 determines that the inventory quantity table Change the number of the stock remaining quantity in the column of store B of 43. The inventory quantity management unit 38 confirms the inventory quantity table 43 (S490), and when the remaining quantity of each store is less than or equal to a predetermined value, a message to that effect is given by the campaign secretariat and the cash. It may have a function of notifying the register 2a (S510). Further, the inventory quantity management unit 38 may notify the manager of the corresponding store. When the inventory management of the products is performed only at each store, the campaign code management unit 3 may not have the inventory quantity management unit 38 and the inventory quantity database 39.

According to the specific identification information management system 1 having the above configuration, the campaign code management unit 3 including the determination unit 32 and the campaign code database 36 is provided. Therefore, the specific identification information management system 1 can sequentially determine whether the campaign code acquired by the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2 is an appropriate code. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the misuse or misuse of the campaign code, such as redeeming the product again, by using the campaign code that has already been redeemed for another store.

Further, the specific identification information management system 1 has a campaign code management unit 3 provided with a transaction database 35, and can store the campaign code and the input terminal device identification information of the cash register 2 that has acquired the campaign code in association with each other. it can. If the campaign secretariat or the manufacturer of the product knows the input terminal device identification information, if the location of the store where the cash register 2 having the input terminal device identification information is installed is known in advance, the specific campaign You can know at which store the code was redeemed for the product. Therefore, the specific identification information management system 1 can provide data useful for analysis related to, for example, distribution of products.

Further, the specific identification information management system 1 includes a campaign signal management unit 5 including a participation signal receiving unit 53 that receives a participation signal from a participant who wants to participate and a selection unit 52 that selects a participant. Therefore, for example, it is possible to easily manage a campaign performed through a television program or a television commercial. Further, since the campaign code management unit 3 that mainly issues and manages the campaign code and the campaign management unit 5 that manages the campaign are provided, for example, the campaign code management unit 3 is installed on the manufacturer side of the product. The operation of installing the campaign management unit 5 in the campaign secretariat is also possible, and a more flexible campaign system can be constructed.

Furthermore, since the specific identification information management system 1 has the campaign management unit 5 including the campaign code transmission unit 54 that transmits the campaign code to the selected participant, the campaign code can be easily transmitted. .. By doing so, the sending of the campaign code can be managed reliably and easily.

Further, the campaign management unit 5 of the specific identification information management system 1 stores the destination information in which the E-mail address, which is the destination of the campaign code, and the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6 operated by the applicant are stored in association with each other. The database 56 is provided. Therefore, the campaign code can be sent to the destination desired by the applicant, based on the receiver identification information of the receiver 6 operated by the applicant, and the campaign code can be sent reliably and easily. You can

Further, the campaign management unit 5 of the specific identification information management system 1 has a transmission destination information reception unit 55 that receives the information of the transmission destination of the campaign code and the reception device identification information of the reception device 6 operated by the applicant. ing. Therefore, a person who wants to participate in the campaign can set the destination of the campaign code by himself/herself to any destination desired by the participant. Therefore, it is possible to increase the satisfaction level of the participants and also to reduce the burden on the campaign secretariat etc. because the applicants input necessary information. Further, since the transmission destination information receiving unit 55 requests the input of the receiving device identification information of the receiving device 6 operated by the applicant for participation, the specific identification information management system 1 pre-registers the receiving device 6 operated by the applicant for participation. The receiving device identification information can be surely acquired.

Furthermore, the campaign management unit 5 of the specific identification information management system 1 includes a campaign code transmission unit 54 that transmits a campaign code, and the campaign code transmission unit 54, when transmitting a predetermined campaign code, performs the campaign. The receiver identification information to which the code is assigned is also transmitted. Therefore, the information regarding the allocation of the specific campaign code and the receiving device identification information is recorded in the information sent to the participants. Therefore, the specific identification information management system 1 does not need to store which receiving device identification information each issued campaign code is assigned to, and thus the specific identification information management system 1 having a simpler configuration can be used. It will be possible.

Furthermore, the cash register 2 of the specific identification information management system 1 also acquires the receiving device identification information together with the campaign code when the product is exchanged for a product. Then, the acquired receiving device identification information is stored in the transaction database 35 in association with the campaign code used for redemption and the input terminal device identifying information of the cash register 2 that acquired the receiving device identification information. Therefore, the campaign secretariat or the manufacturer of the product only confirms the transaction database 35, to which receiving device 6 the campaign code redeemed for the product is assigned, and at which store the redemption was performed. Can be easily known. Therefore, it is possible to obtain more detailed campaign information and product exchange information.

Further, in the specific identification information management system 1, the receiving device 6 which is a television broadcast receiving device is used as a participating terminal for transmitting a participating signal for notifying participation in the campaign. Since the notification such as the start of the campaign is given via the receiving device 6, the applicant for participation can apply for the participation in the campaign by a simple operation of operating the remote controller of the receiving device 6 without using an additional device. It becomes possible to do. By doing this, we can expect more people to participate in the campaign.

Further, the specific identification information management system 1 acquires the information of the product to be redeemed by the campaign code by the information acquisition unit 21 and associates it with the campaign code used for the redemption, the input terminal device identification information of the cash register 2, etc. Store in 35. For this reason, for example, when a participant selects one desired product from a plurality of product options and exchanges it based on one campaign code, or when one campaign code is used, the amount within a predetermined amount is used. Even in the case of a campaign in which the item can be exchanged for, the information on the exchanged item, information such as the quantity, can be acquired. By doing so, it becomes possible to deal with even complicated campaigns, and it becomes possible to acquire more detailed product exchange information.

Further, the determination unit 32 of the specific identification information management system 1 confirms the remaining number of redeemable campaign codes, and if the remaining number is less than a predetermined number, a predetermined notification is given to a predetermined notification destination. It has a function. Therefore, for example, if the notification is sent to the campaign secretariat, the campaign secretariat will issue an additional campaign code in advance as necessary and prepare for the end of the campaign. can do. Further, if such a notification is sent to the cash register 2, it is possible to inform participants who have visited the store that the campaign is about to end, for example, at each store.

Further, the specific identification information management system 1 has an inventory quantity management unit 38 that manages the inventory of products distributed to each store. Therefore, the campaign secretariat or the like can grasp the number of products in stock in each store in real time. Therefore, for example, it is possible to grasp the situation where the exchange of products is concentrated at a specific store and the exchange is not performed at other stores, so that it becomes possible to adjust the distribution of the products. .. Furthermore, it becomes possible to replenish the exchanged products in advance, so that the campaign can be smoothly and seamlessly performed. Further, if the inventory quantity management unit 38 has a function of notifying the campaign secretariat or the manager of the store when the number of stocks in each store is less than a predetermined number, it will be more reliable and smooth. It is also possible to manage various campaigns.

Furthermore, since the campaign code management unit 3 which is the server of the specific identification information management system 1 according to the present invention has the determination unit 32 and the campaign code database 36, the information acquisition unit 21 of the cash register 2 acquires the information. It is possible to determine in real time whether the campaign code that has been executed is an appropriate code. By doing this, it is possible to provide a campaign code management unit 3 that can prevent the misuse of the campaign code, such as redeeming the product again, by using the campaign code that has already been redeemed for another store. You can

Further, the method of issuing/managing the campaign code according to the present invention has a step of determining whether the campaign code acquired by the cash register 2 is a code that can be exchanged for a product, by referring to the campaign code database 36. There is. By doing this, for example, by using a campaign code that has already been redeemed for another store, a campaign code issuance/management method that can prevent misuse of the campaign code, such as redeeming the product again, is performed. It becomes possible.

Further, the program of the specific identification information management system 1 according to the present invention refers to the campaign code database 36 to determine whether the campaign code acquired by the cash register 2 is a code that can be exchanged for a product in the electric computer. Realize the judgment function. By doing so, for example, it is used in the specific identification information management system 1 capable of preventing the misuse of the campaign code such as redeeming the product again by using the campaign code which has already been exchanged for another store. The program is provided.

The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, in the above-described embodiment, the campaign code transmitting unit 54 is described as being applied to an example in which the campaign code is transmitted to the E-mail address of the participant who is registered in advance, but the campaign code transmitting unit 54 uses the participation signal. The campaign code may be transmitted to the receiving device 6 that has transmitted the. In this case, a barcode or the like indicating the campaign code will be displayed on the screen of the receiving device 6 of the selected participant. For example, the participant can take a picture of this image with the camera of the mobile terminal 7. Can be redeemed for a product by taking a picture and presenting the taken image at the store.

With such a configuration, the campaign code transmission unit 54 can transmit the campaign code to the selected applicants for participation without referring to the destination information database 56, so that the campaign code can be sent more quickly by a simple method. It becomes possible to send. Further, since the transmission destination information receiving unit 55 and the transmission destination information database 56 are not necessary, it is possible to provide the specific identification information management system 1 having a simpler configuration.

Furthermore, the campaign code issuing unit 37 may issue a campaign code including event-related information that is information related to the notification of the campaign notified through the receiving device 6. Here, the event-related information is, for example, information about a notification means for notifying the holding of a campaign event, such as information about the media that made the notification, information about the notification time at which the notification was made, and information about the notification range. , Information about the content of the notification, and other information related to the notification. Specifically, the broadcast time zone during which the broadcast related to the campaign was performed, the length of the broadcast time during which the notification was performed, the period during which the broadcast was performed, the broadcasting station that performed the broadcast, and the broadcast that was notified. There is information such as the contents of programs and commercials, the area where the program was broadcasted, and other broadcast-related information may be included.

In this way, if the campaign code includes event-related information about the broadcast that has notified the campaign, by analyzing the notification information included in the campaign code used in exchange for the product, for example, the campaign It is possible to analyze the exchange status of the campaign code based on the broadcast time, broadcast program, CM, broadcast area, etc. For this reason, the campaign secretariat can evaluate, for example, by which program in what time zone and what program is effective for broadcasting, the campaign secretariat can be evaluated and stored in the transaction database 35. If analysis is performed in combination with existing product information and the like, more detailed analysis such as analysis of the relationship between broadcasting and products can be performed. In addition, it can be expected that analysis of consumers of products related to the campaign can be performed in combination with data related to the audience of the broadcast program on which the campaign is broadcast. The specific identification information management system 1 may include an event-related information analysis unit that extracts the notification information from the campaign code stored in the transaction database 35 and analyzes the extracted event-related information. The event-related information analysis unit may have a function of analyzing data in which the event-related information and other information stored in the transaction database 35 are combined. When issuing the campaign code, the database interface 34 may record the event-related information in the campaign code database 36 in association with the issued campaign code.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the campaign code transmitting unit 54 is described as being applied to an example in which the campaign code is converted into data such as a barcode that can be read by the cash register 2 and is transmitted. The code may be transmitted as character information including characters and numbers. In such a case, the transmitted campaign code is displayed on the display screen of the mobile terminal 7 or the receiving device 6 as character information. In this case, the campaign participant can enter the campaign code into the cash register 2 by writing the information and then entering the received campaign code using the ten-key pad or the touch panel of the cash register 2 of the store. .. In addition, the participant inputs the campaign code using a keyboard or a touch panel provided in an information terminal such as a multi-copy terminal or KIOSK terminal (registered trademark) installed in a store or facility, and a dedicated information terminal It is also possible to obtain the printed bar code from and read the bar code into the cash register 2 of the store.

In this way, even participants who do not have mobile terminals, such as children, can participate in the campaign, so that more people can be expected to participate in the campaign. .. In addition, by inputting the campaign code into a dedicated information terminal installed in a store or facility, the contactless IC card using the short-distance wireless communication technology owned by the participant or the like has the same function. The campaign code may be electronically stored in a mobile terminal or the like. By doing so, it is only necessary to hold the non-contact type IC card or a portable terminal having a similar function over the non-contact type IC card reading device provided in the cash register 2 using the near field communication technology or the like. , It becomes possible to enter the campaign code.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the description has been made by applying to the example in which the plurality of cash registers 2 directly communicate with the campaign code management unit 3, respectively. However, the cash register 2 may be installed in each store or each area. You may communicate with the campaign code management unit 3 via a relay server. In this case, the relay server may have a function of performing necessary conversion processing on the information from the cash register 2.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the applicant for the campaign is operated by operating the receiving device 6 to transmit the signal for participating in the campaign has been described. The campaign may be applied by operating a computer or a mobile terminal connected to the Internet line 8. In this case, the participation terminal is the mobile terminal 7 or the like on which the participant has performed the participation operation.

In the specific identification information management system 1 configured as described above, the campaign code transmission unit 54 can directly transmit the campaign code to the mobile terminal 7 or the like that has transmitted the participation signal. Therefore, the campaign code transmitting unit 54 can transmit the campaign code to the selected applicants for participation without referring to the destination information database 56, and the campaign code can be transmitted more quickly. Further, in this case, since the transmission destination information receiving unit 55 and the transmission destination information database 56 are not necessary, it is possible to configure the specific identification information management system 1 having a simple configuration. In addition, even participants who cannot connect the receiving device 6 to the Internet line 8 can apply for the campaign using their own mobile terminals 7, etc., so that more people can participate in the campaign. Can be expected.

In the above embodiment, the description has been given by applying to the example in which the receiving device 6 is the television broadcast receiving device, but the receiving device 6 may be a computer connected to the Internet line 8 or another information terminal. In this case, information regarding the campaign will be notified via the Internet line 8 or a dedicated line. The receiving device 6 may be a digital signage installed in a store or facility, an information terminal provided in the store, or any other known information transmission means. In this case, the participant uses the information terminal device connected to the mobile terminal 7 or the Internet line 8 to apply for the campaign.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the campaign code is used to redeem a product is shown, but the redemption using the campaign code is not limited to the product, and stores that provide discount coupons for the product or services. It may be a coupon ticket or the like to receive a free service at, or a ticket for a concert or the like.

In the above-described embodiment, the specific identification information management system 1 is shown as an example used in a product sampling campaign, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific identification information management system 1 may be used for the purpose of promoting sales of restaurants that are chained. Can be used for other known commercial activities that exchange distributed materials with specific identification information, and various other activities and procedures, such as known campaigns, campaigns for distributing promotional materials for promotional and advertising purposes, etc. Is.

1... Specific identification information management system, 2... Cash register, 3... Campaign code management unit, 5... Campaign management unit, 6... Receiving device, 7... Mobile terminal, 8... Internet line, 21... Information acquisition unit, 22... Information Sending unit, 31... Notification unit, 32... Judgment unit, 33... Information receiving unit, 34... Database interface, 35... Transaction database, 36... Campaign code database, 37... Campaign code issuing unit, 38... Inventory quantity management unit, 39 ... inventory quantity database, 40... campaign code table, 41... transaction table, 42... destination information table, 43... inventory quantity table, 51... campaign code issue instructing section, 52... selection section, 53... participation signal receiving section, 54 …Campaign code sending unit, 55…Destination information receiving unit, 56…Destination information database

Claims (15)

Specific identification information management for issuing and managing the specific identification information used in a campaign in which the event is notified by a notification means using a receiving device and the specific identification information used in exchange for the distributed product is distributed. System,
The specific identification information managing unit for issuing and managing of the specific identification information,
An input terminal device for inputting the specific identification information when the product is exchanged for the distributed item,
The input terminal device, an information acquisition unit for acquiring the specific identification information,
At least an information transmission unit that transmits the specific identification information acquired by the information acquisition unit ,
The specific identification information management unit,
A specific identification information issuing unit that issues the specific identification information including event-related information regarding notification of the holding of the campaign ;
An information receiving unit that receives the specific identification information transmitted from the input terminal device,
The specific identification information database in which the specific identification information issued from said specific identification information issuing unit is stored,
A determination unit that refers to the specific identification information database and determines whether or not the product can be exchanged for the distributed item based on the specific identification information received by the information receiving unit,
The determination unit, wherein when it is determined that it is possible to exchange with the distribution product based on the specific identification information, the distributed article to the input terminal device is determined to be transmitted the specific identification information exchange And a notification section that notifies you that you can exchange
The specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is deleted from the specific identification information database, or the specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is exchanged for the distribution item. And a change unit for changing the information to be prohibited,
A specific identification information management system comprising: The specific identification information management system further includes a redemption information storage unit that stores information related to redemption with the distributed item based on the specific identification information,
The information transmission unit of the input terminal device transmits the specific identification information acquired by the information acquisition unit , and the input terminal device identification information for identifying the input terminal device,
The exchange information storage unit stores the specific identification information transmitted by the information transmission unit and the input terminal device identification information in association with each other,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 1. The specific identification information management system further includes a campaign management unit for event management of the campaign,
The campaign management unit is
A specific identification information issue instructing unit that controls the issuance and management of the specific identification information corresponding to the event by the specific identification information management unit;
A participation signal receiving unit that receives a participation signal transmitted from the participation terminal of a participant who wishes to participate in the event notified via the receiving device, the participation signal notifying the participation in the event,
Claims wherein the selected arbitrary the participant terminal from among the participating terminal transmitting the join signal, characterized in that it and a selection unit for allocating the specific identification information in which the specific identification information issuing unit issues Item 2. The specific identification information management system according to Item 2. The campaign management unit further comprises a specific identification information transmission unit for transmitting the specific identification information,
The specific identification information transmitting unit, and transmits the specific identification information the selection unit has assigned to the participating terminal, wherein the selection unit is selected,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 3. The campaign management unit is
Participating terminal identification information for identifying the participating terminal, and further comprises a destination information database in which destination information, which is information of a destination for transmitting the specific identification information, is stored in association with each other,
The specific identification information transmitting unit refers to the destination information database, the selection to the destination based on said destination information associated with the participating terminal identification information of the participant terminal which the selection unit is selected specific identification information managing system according to claim 4, characterized in that transmitting the specific identification information part is split abuts have. The campaign management unit further includes a destination information receiving unit that receives the participant terminal identification information of the participant and the destination information,
The destination information the participating terminal identification information receiving unit has received, and the transmission destination information, characterized in that it is stored in the destination information database in association with each other,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 5. The specific identification information transmitting unit is configured when transmitting a specific identification information, in addition to the specific identification information participating terminal identification information the selection unit has assigned to identify the participant terminal which the selection unit is selected Characterized by transmitting,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 4. The information acquisition unit of the input terminal device, when obtaining the specific identification information, acquires the participating terminal identification information added to the specific identification information,
The information transmission unit, when transmitting the specific identification information, also transmits the participation terminal identification information acquired by the information acquisition unit ,
The exchange information storage unit, the participant terminal identification information by the information transmitting unit transmits the specific identification information transmitted together with the participating terminal identification information, or the participant terminal the information transmission unit that transmits the identification information Storing the input terminal device in association with at least one of the input terminal device identification information of the input terminal device,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 7. The participating terminal is the receiving device,
The specific identification information management system according to any one of claims 3 to 8. The information acquisition unit of the input terminal device, when acquiring the specific identification information, also acquires distribution item information regarding the exchanged distribution item,
The information transmitting unit transmits the distribution item information together with the specific identification information ,
The exchange information storage unit stores the distribution item information transmitted by the information transmission unit in association with at least one of the specific identification information and the input terminal device identification information,
The specific identification information management system according to any one of claims 2 to 9. When the number of the specific identification information that can be exchanged for the distributed item stored in the specific identification information database is less than or equal to a predetermined number, the determination unit determines a predetermined number. The notification is notified to at least one of the administrator of the specific identification information management system and the input terminal device,
Specific identification information managing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The specific identification information management system further includes a stock quantity management unit that manages the stock quantity of each facility of the distribution products have distributed to the facility where the input terminal is provided,
The stock quantity management unit has an inventory database that the stock quantity of the distribution product was distributed to the facility was previously stored in each of the facility,
The stock quantity management unit, and changes the stock quantity of each of the facilities of the inventory database based on the distribution item information,
The specific identification information management system according to claim 10 . Specific identification information management for issuing and managing the specific identification information used in a campaign in which the event is notified by a notification means using a receiving device and the specific identification information used in exchange for the distributed product is distributed. A server device used in the system,
A specific identification information issuing unit that issues the specific identification information including event-related information regarding the holding of the campaign ;
The specific identification information database in which the specific identification information issued from said specific identification information issuing unit is stored,
An information receiving unit that receives the specific identification information transmitted from the input terminal device that inputs the specific identification information,
A determination unit that refers to the specific identification information database and determines whether or not the product can be exchanged for the distributed item based on the specific identification information received by the information receiving unit ,
A change unit for changing the specific identification information database,
A notification unit for notifying the input terminal device,
At least
The notification unit, the determination unit, when it is determined to be the specific identification information by the information receiving unit receives the exchange, said input transmitting the specific identification information in which the exchange is determined to be Notify the terminal device that it can be exchanged,
The changing unit erases the specific identification information used in exchange between the distributed article from the specific identification information database, or the distribution to the specific identification information used in exchange between the distributed articles A server device used in a specific identification information management system , characterized by making a change to add information that cannot be exchanged for a product. A computer system is used to issue and manage the specific identification information used in a campaign in which the event is notified by a notification device using a receiving device and the specific identification information used in exchange for a distributed product is distributed. Is a method of issuing and managing specific identification information
A specific identification information issuing step of issuing the specific identification information including event-related information regarding the holding of the campaign ;
The specific identification information issued by the specific identification information issuing step, a storing step of storing the specific identification information database,
A specific identification information receiving step of receiving the specific identification information input from the input terminal device;
The specific reference to the identification information database, a determination step of determining is possible exchange of the specific identification information received by said distribution products,
In the determination step, when the specific identification information received is determined to exchange is possible between the distribution products, said specific identification information can be exchange, have entered the specific identification information the A notification step of notifying the input terminal device,
The specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is deleted from the specific identification information database, or the specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is exchanged for the distribution item. A method for issuing and managing specific identification information using a computer system, comprising: a database changing step for making a change by adding information to prohibit. Specific identification information management for issuing and managing the specific identification information used in a campaign in which the event is notified by a notification means using a receiving device and the specific identification information used in exchange for the distributed product is distributed. A system program,
For electronic computing equipment,
And specific identification information issuing function for issuing the specific identification information, including event-related information about the organization of the campaign,
The specific identification information storing function for storing the specific identification information the specific identification information issuing function issued as the specific identification information database,
A specific identification information receiving function of receiving the specific identification information transmitted from the input terminal device for inputting the specific identification information,
A determination function of referring to the specific identification information database and determining whether or not the product can be exchanged for the distributed item based on the received specific identification information;
Wherein when it is determined to be exchange by the determining function, and a notification function for notifying the input terminal device that transmitted the determined the specific identification information is capable exchange the possible notification redemption,
The specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is deleted from the specific identification information database, or the specific identification information used in exchange for the distribution item is exchanged for the distribution item. A program of a specific identification information management system for realizing a database changing function for making a change by adding information to be prohibited.

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