JP6878486B2 - Information processing equipment, information processing methods, programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program, and particularly relates to a technical field regarding point processing given to a purchaser in a commercial transaction.

There is known a point management system in which points are given to users according to the amount of purchased goods or services. In the point management system, the user can use the given points for purchasing goods or services. For example, a user can receive a discount of an amount according to the points used when purchasing a product or service.
In Patent Document 1, in the terminal device of the POS system (point-of-sale management system) in the store, the bar code of the product or service purchased by the user is read to determine the product information and the settlement process is performed, and the settlement process is performed according to the sales. A system for adding points to a central data processing device such as a retail store that manages a user's membership code is described.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-43451

In recent years, when a user purchases a product or service, a barcode is displayed on the user terminal, and the barcode information is read by the terminal device of the POS system (point-of-sale management system) in the store to manage the code information. There is a point management system that sends points to the user and gives points to the user on the management server. In this point management system, a login process from a user terminal to a management server is performed in order to associate a user who has purchased a product or service with a point to be given.
However, if the login process is performed every time the user purchases a product or service, the login process may be troublesome for the user, for example, in a situation where payment is made at a cash register in a store, and as a result, the login process may be troublesome. It may hesitate to use the user's point management system. In this case, there is a loss of opportunity for the user to award points, and some users may not be able to fully enjoy the benefits of the point management system.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a point management system that reduces the operational burden on the user.

The information processing device according to the present invention stores a management processing unit that transmits fixed identification code information to a user terminal and a provisionally assigned point value according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in an unlogged state. According to the first point processing unit and the user terminal being logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is used as the user identification information. It is provided with a second point processing unit to be included in the point value corresponding to.
As a result, the temporary grant point value that is associated with the fixed identification code information, which is the code information of the fixed identification code, is temporarily stored in the non-logged-in state, and the temporary grant that is stored when the user is logged in. Switch the point value as the available point value.

In the above-mentioned information processing apparatus, the first point processing unit acquires the fixed identification code information and the point addition information, and assigns a point value based on the point addition information to a provisionally assigned point corresponding to the fixed identification code information. It may be included in the value.
As a result, the acquired fixed identification code information and the point value based on the point addition information are associated with each other, and the point value is included in the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information. Here, the point addition information refers to information used for determining the point value to be included in the provisionally granted point value.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, it is conceivable that the first point processing unit acquires the fixed identification code information and the point addition information from the store terminal that has read the fixed identification code information possessed by the user terminal. ..
As a result, the fixed identification code information possessed by the user terminal can be acquired together with the point addition information via the store terminal.

In the above-mentioned information processing apparatus, the management processing unit transmits the fixed identification code information and a reference key associated with the fixed identification code information to the user terminal, and the second point processing unit receives the fixed identification code information. By acquiring the reference key from the user terminal while the user terminal is in the logged-in state and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information can be obtained. It is conceivable to include it in the point value corresponding to the user identification information.
That is, the reference key is received as information used in the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code with the user identification information.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, when the management processing unit acquires the reference key from the user terminal, it is conceivable that the fixed identification code information associated with the reference key is transmitted to the user terminal.
As a result, when transmitting the fixed identification code information to the user terminal, it waits until the reference key transmitted to the user terminal is received.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, it is conceivable that the management processing unit transmits the reference key to the user terminal in response to a download request of the application program from the user terminal.
As a result, when the application program is started on the user terminal, the reference key is stored in advance.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, it is conceivable to acquire the fixed identification code information from the user terminal in the unlogged-in state and acquire the one-time identification code information from the user terminal in the logged-in state.
The fixed identification code is, for example, a fixed bar code, and the fixed bar code is a bar code displayed on a user terminal when points are given in a non-logged-in state when purchasing a product or service. The one-time identification code is, for example, a one-time barcode, and the one-time barcode is a barcode displayed on a user terminal when points are given or used in a logged-in state.

In the above-mentioned information processing apparatus, it is conceivable to switch the process to be executed according to the acquired fixed identification code information or the one-time identification code information.
For example, different processes are executed when the fixed identification code information is acquired and when the one-time identification code information which is the code information of the one-time identification code is acquired.

Further, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention displays a reception processing unit that receives fixed identification code information and stores it in a storage unit, and a fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information in a state where the management server is not logged in. When the user identification information is specified to the management server by being logged in to the management server and the display control unit to be displayed on the unit, the management server temporarily assigns points corresponding to the fixed identification code information. It is provided with a transmission processing unit for transmitting information used for processing of associating a value with user identification information.
By reading the fixed identification code information displayed by the store terminal and sending it to the management server, the temporary grant points are temporarily stored on the management server side. In addition, when the management server is logged in to specify the user identification information, the information used for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code with the user identification information is transmitted to the management server. , The temporary grant point value is switched to the usable point value on the management server side.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, the reception processing unit receives the fixed identification code information and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information and stores them in the storage unit, and the transmission processing unit receives the fixed identification code information and stores the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information. It is conceivable to transmit the reference key stored in the storage unit when the login state is established.
That is, the management server transmits the reference key as information used for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code with the user identification information.

In the above-mentioned information processing device, it is conceivable that the display control unit displays a code of a different code type on the display unit depending on whether or not it is in the login state.
As a result, the code information of the displayed code type is transmitted to the management server via the store terminal, so that the management server can execute different processes according to the code type.

In the information processing apparatus described above, it is conceivable that the code types are the fixed identification code and the one-time identification code.
For example, a fixed identification code is displayed in the logged-in state, and a one-time identification code is displayed in the non-logged-in state.

In the information processing device described above, it is conceivable that the display control unit does not display the reference key on the display unit. That is, the information used by the management server for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code with the user identification information is internally transmitted and received.

The information processing method according to the present invention stores a management process step of transmitting fixed identification code information to a user terminal and a provisionally assigned point value according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in an unlogged state. According to the first point processing step and when the user terminal is in the logged-in state and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is used as the user identification information. The information processing apparatus executes the second point processing step to be included in the point value corresponding to.

Further, the information processing method according to the present invention displays a reception processing step of receiving fixed identification code information and storing it in a storage unit, and a fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information in a state of not logging in to the management server. When the user identification information is specified to the management server by the display control step to be displayed on the unit and the login state to the management server, the temporary assignment point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information by the management server. The information processing apparatus executes a transmission processing step of transmitting information used in the processing of associating the information with the user identification information.

The program according to the present invention is a program that causes an information processing apparatus to execute each process of the above information processing method.
The storage medium according to the present invention is a storage medium that stores the above program.
The above information processing device is realized by these programs and storage media.

According to the present invention, when using the point management system, it is possible to reduce the operation load of the user and the processing load of the information processing device.

It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the network system of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the hardware configuration of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the functional structure of the management server of embodiment, and the database. It is a figure which shows the code management database of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the point management database of embodiment. It is a figure which shows the provisional grant point management database of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the functional structure of the user terminal of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the login display screen of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the bar code display screen of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the bar code display screen of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the outline of the point management system of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the process flow of the point management system of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the process flow of the point management system of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the process on the management server side of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of the process on the user terminal side of embodiment.

<1. Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of the network system of the embodiment. In this example, the network system functions as a point management system that manages points on the management server by using the network.
In addition, the meaning of each term in the following description is as follows.

Points are given when a product or service is purchased, according to the amount of the purchased product or service. The points granted can be used for purchasing goods or services. In addition, points include not only those given at the time of purchase, but also those that can be obtained by answering questionnaires or applying for campaigns.

Usable points are points that can be used when purchasing goods or services while logged in. By using the granted points for purchasing goods or services, the user can receive a discount of an amount according to the points used, for example. Usable points are awarded, for example, when a user purchases a product or service. The points that can be used can be given at various occasions such as visiting a store, answering a questionnaire, and applying for a campaign.

The login state means that the management server on the operation side of the management system receives a login request from the user terminal of the user who uses the point management system, and the management server performs login processing for the user terminal. The state. The non-logged-in state means a state in which the management server does not perform login processing for the user terminal.

Temporarily granted points are points that are temporarily stored on the management server side and added as usable points at a predetermined timing. Temporary grant points can be cumulatively granted, for example, when a user purchases a product or service. In addition, in the state of provisional grant points, the user cannot use it when purchasing a product or service.

The identification code is, for example, a one-dimensional code such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark). In the embodiment, a barcode will be used as an example of the identification code. In the embodiment, a fixed barcode and a one-time barcode are used as examples of barcode types (code types).

The fixed barcode is a barcode displayed on the user terminal when points are awarded in the unlogged state when purchasing a product or service. The fixed barcode is uniquely set for each user terminal and each application program downloaded to the user terminal.

The one-time barcode is a barcode displayed on the user terminal when points are awarded or used in the logged-in state. The one-time barcode is updated every predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) elapses.
The same components and processes as those once described below are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the network system according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the management server 2, the plurality of user terminals 3, and the store terminals 4 are connected to each other by the network 1 so as to be able to communicate with each other.
Further, the management server 2 can access various databases shown as the database 5. In addition, hereinafter, "database" is referred to as "DB".

Various examples are assumed for the configuration of the network 1. The network 1 includes, for example, the Internet, an intranet, an extra net, a LAN (Local Area Network), a CATV (Community Antenna TeleVision) communication network, a virtual private network, a telephone line network, a mobile communication network, and a satellite communication network. Etc. are assumed.
Further, various examples are assumed for the transmission media constituting all or a part of the network 1. As the transmission medium, for example, a wired transmission line such as IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 1394, USB (Universal Serial Bus), power line carrier, telephone line, etc. is assumed. Further, as a transmission medium, wireless transmission such as infrared communication such as IrDA (Infrared Data Association), ultrasonic communication, Bluetooth (registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, mobile phone network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, etc. Those using roads are also available.

The management server 2 is an information processing device that manages points in the point management system for each user. Specifically, the management server 2 is a computer device installed on the administrator side of the management system.
The management server 2 acquires the barcode information, which is the barcode code information, and the information of the point value to be given or used from the store terminal 4. Then, the management server 2 adds or subtracts the user's points corresponding to the barcode information acquired from the store terminal 4 according to the information of the point value acquired from the store terminal 4. The store terminal 4 acquires the barcode information by reading the barcode displayed on the user terminal 3.

The user terminal 3 is an information processing device used by a user who purchases a product or service at a store to give or use points at the time of payment. The user terminal 3 is, for example, a feature phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet terminal.
The user terminal 3 is made to display a barcode necessary for giving or using points.

The store terminal 4 is an information processing device used by employees in a store, for example, a code reader or a reader / writer (memory card reader / writer). The store terminal 4 is an information processing device that reads the barcode of the user terminal 3 presented when purchasing a product or service and transmits the barcode information to the management server 2.

The DB 5 comprehensively shows a DB in which information necessary for the management server 2 to identify a user who adds or subtracts points is stored. The details of DB5 will be described later.

Subsequently, FIG. 2 shows the hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus constituting the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4 shown in FIG. Each device shown as the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4 can be realized as a computer device as shown in FIG. 2 capable of information processing and information communication.

In FIG. 2, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 of the computer device has various types according to a program stored in the ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 or a program loaded from the storage unit 108 into the RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. Execute the process. The RAM 103 also appropriately stores data and the like necessary for the CPU 101 to execute various processes.
The CPU 101, ROM 102, and RAM 103 are connected to each other via the bus 104. An input / output interface 105 is also connected to the bus 104.

An input unit 106, an output unit 107, a storage unit 108, and a communication unit 109 are connected to the input / output interface 105.
The input unit 106 is composed of a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like.

The output unit 107 has a display device including an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), an organic EL (Electroluminescence) panel, and the like, and is configured to be capable of displaying and outputting an image.
Further, the output unit 107 has a speaker and is configured to enable audio output.

The storage unit 108 is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a flash memory device, or the like.
The communication unit 109 performs communication processing and inter-device communication via the network 1.
A recording / playback drive 110 is also connected to the input / output interface 105 as needed, and a removable storage medium 111 such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory is appropriately mounted to obtain information on the removable storage medium 111. Writing and reading are performed.

In such a computer device, data and programs are uploaded and downloaded by communication by the communication unit 109. In addition, data and programs can be transferred via the removable storage medium 111.
When the CPU 101 performs a processing operation based on various programs, necessary information processing and communication as the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4 are executed.
The information processing device that constitutes the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4 is not limited to a single computer device as shown in FIG. 2, but is configured by systematizing a plurality of computer devices. May be done. The plurality of computer devices may be systematized by a LAN or the like, or may be arranged in a remote place by a VPN or the like using the Internet or the like. The plurality of information processing devices may include an information processing device as a server group (cloud) that can be used by a cloud computing service.

<2. Management server function configuration and database>
FIG. 3 shows a functional configuration and various DBs as a management server 2 composed of one or a plurality of information processing devices.
Each function as the management server 2 is a function realized by a process executed by the CPU 101 according to a program in the information processing apparatus. However, the processing of all or part of each configuration described below may be realized by hardware.
Further, when each function is realized by software, it is not necessary for each function to be realized by an independent program. The processing of a plurality of functions may be executed by one program, or one function may be realized by the cooperation of a plurality of program modules.
Further, each function may be distributed to a plurality of information processing devices. Further, one of the functions may be realized by a plurality of information processing devices.

The management server 2 has a management processing unit 21, a first acquisition unit 22, a first point processing unit 23, a second acquisition unit 24, and a second point processing unit 25.

The management processing unit 21 transmits the fixed bar code information, which is the code information of the fixed bar code, to the user terminal 3. As a result, the fixed barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 when the user purchases a product or service at the store in the non-logged-in state.
Further, the management processing unit 21 can also transmit the reference key associated with the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 in addition to the fixed barcode information.
The reference key is code information for security, and is configured to be difficult to predict because it has more identifiers than, for example, bar code information.

The first acquisition unit 22 acquires the fixed bar code information displayed on the user terminal 3 in the unlogged state and read by the store terminal 4 and the point addition information associated with the code information. Here, the point addition information refers to information used for determining the point value to be included in the provisionally granted point value.

The first point processing unit 23 stores the provisionally assigned point value according to the acquired fixed barcode information. That is, the first point processing unit 23 acquires the fixed barcode information and the point addition information, and includes the point value based on the point addition information in the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode information. As a result, the points given in the non-logged-in state are temporarily stored as temporary grant points in association with the fixed barcode.

In the second point processing unit 25, in response to the user terminal 3 being logged in and the user identification information being specified, the value of the provisionally assigned point stored corresponding to the code information is converted into the user identification information. Set to the corresponding point value As a result, the value of the temporarily granted point temporarily stored in the unlogged-in state is switched to the value of the usable point corresponding to the user identification information.

In the second acquisition unit 24, when the management processing unit 21 transmits the reference key associated with the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 in addition to the fixed barcode information, the user terminal 3 is set to the login state and the user identification information. Is specified, and the reference key transmitted from the user terminal 3 is acquired.
In this case, in the second point processing unit 25, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the code information corresponding to the reference key acquired by the second acquisition unit 24 is the point value corresponding to the user identification information. To be.

Further, in the logged-in state, the management processing unit 21 transmits the one-time barcode information, which is the code information of the one-time barcode, to the user terminal 3. The one-time barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 when points are awarded or used in the logged-in state.
In this case, the first acquisition unit 22 displays the one-time barcode information displayed on the user terminal 3 in the logged-in state and is read by the store terminal 4, and the points to be given or used corresponding to the one-time barcode information. Get the value.
Then, the first point processing unit 23 adds or subtracts the point value acquired by the first acquisition unit 22 to the stored usable point value according to the code information acquired by the first acquisition unit 22. As a result, the management server 2 can update the value of usable points according to the granting and use of points in the logged-in state.

Hereinafter, the DB 5 used by the management server 2 having these functions will be described.
The DB 5 is composed of, for example, a user DB 51, a code management DB 52, a point management DB 53, a temporary grant point management DB 54, and the like. Of course, in addition to this, the DB 5 may be configured to include a DB necessary for functioning as the Internet management server 2.

The user DB 51 stores personal data about a user who uses the point management system possessing the user terminal 3. Specifically, for user ID (Identification), which is user identification information, attribute information such as name, gender, age, address, preference, action history information such as web page browsing history, time information of the action, etc. Is linked and memorized. The personal data referred to here is the data of various information itself related to the user as described above, the data that can be estimated from the information, and the like.
Further, the user registered in the user DB 51 is a user registered to receive the point granting service provided by the point management system, and the user ID may be assigned according to the registration.

In the code management DB 52, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, fixed barcode information is stored in association with reference key information.
In the point management DB 53, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the point value owned by each user is stored in association with the user ID. The points stored in the point management DB 53 can be given or used in the logged-in state.
Further, the point management DB 53 stores reference key information associated with the user ID.

As shown in FIG. 6, the temporary grant point management DB 54 stores the temporary grant point information in association with the fixed barcode information. By referring to the temporary grant point management DB 54, the management server 2 can add temporary grant points according to the acquired fixed barcode information.

Each of these DBs (51 to 54) may be realized in any form as long as the management server 2 is accessible. For example, all of each DB (51 to 54) may be formed in a storage unit in the same system as the management server 2, and a part or all of each DB (51 to 54) may be a separate body, a remote location, or the like. It may be provided in the computer system. Of course, each DB (51 to 54) does not have to be formed in one device (for example, one HDD or the like). Further, it is not necessary for each of the DBs (51 to 54) to be configured as one DB. For example, the information stored as the user DB 51 may be stored and managed by a plurality of user DBs (for example, a user DB for login and a user DB for transactions). Each of the DBs (51 to 54) described below merely illustrates a storage unit of information related to the processing of the embodiment in the form of one DB.

<3. Functional configuration of user terminal>
FIG. 7 shows a functional configuration as a user terminal 3 composed of one or a plurality of information processing devices.
Each function as the user terminal 3 is a function realized by a process executed by the CPU 101 according to a program in the information processing device. However, the processing of all or part of each configuration described below may be realized by hardware.
Further, when each function is realized by software, it is not necessary for each function to be realized by an independent program. The processing of a plurality of functions may be executed by one program, or one function may be realized by the cooperation of a plurality of program modules.
Further, each function may be distributed to a plurality of information processing devices. Further, one of the functions may be realized by a plurality of information processing devices.

The user terminal 3 has a reception processing unit 31, a display control unit 32, and a transmission processing unit 33.
The reception processing unit 31 receives the fixed barcode information and stores it in a storage unit (for example, the storage unit 108 in FIG. 2). Further, the display control unit 32 causes the display unit (for example, the output unit 107 in FIG. 2) to display a fixed barcode when the user purchases a product or service at a store in a non-logged-in state. As a result, the store terminal 4 can read the fixed barcode information displayed on the user terminal 3.

The transmission processing unit 33 transmits the reference key stored in the storage unit to the management server 2 when the management server 2 is in the login state for specifying the user identification information.
As a result, the provisionally granted points are switched to usable points on the management server 2 side.

<4. Display mode on the user terminal>
Hereinafter, an example of the screen displayed on the user terminal 3 in the point management system according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10.

When the user activates the application program for using the point management system by operating the user terminal 3, the login screen 60A as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the user terminal 3. Here, the user can select whether or not to log in when using this system.

First, a case where the user logs in and uses this system will be described.
By operating the user terminal 3, the user inputs the user ID in the user ID input field 61 and the password in the password input field, and selects the login button 63 (hereinafter, also referred to as a login operation). When the login is completed by this operation, the barcode display screen 60B as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the user terminal 3.

The barcode display screen 60B is provided with a display area 70 on which a one-time barcode is displayed and a display area 71 on which points (usable points) that can be currently used by the user are displayed. When a user purchases a product or service at a store, the user can present a one-time barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 to an employee of the store.

By reading the one-time barcode presented by the employee by the store terminal 4, the one-time barcode information is acquired by the store terminal 4, and the acquired one-time barcode information and the point value to be given or used are obtained. It is transmitted from the store terminal 4 to the management server 2.
In the management server 2, the usable points are updated and stored according to the point value given or used transmitted from the store terminal 4. At this time, the management server 2 can also display the updated usable points in the display area 71 of the user terminal 3.

From the above, the user can accumulate points and use the accumulated points when purchasing a product or service by using this system while logged in.
If the user has not yet registered as a member of this system, select the member registration button 64 on the login screen 60A of FIG. 8 to move to the member registration procedure screen, and perform the registration procedure to perform the registration procedure. It is possible to display the barcode display screen 60B in the logged-in state of.
Further, the usable points of the display area 71 displayed in FIG. 9 can be switched whether or not to be displayed by the user clicking or tapping the display area 71.

Next, a case where the user uses this system without logging in will be described.
A user who uses this system without logging in selects the non-login button 65 by operating the user terminal 3 in FIG. Then, the bar code display screen 60C as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the user terminal 3.

The barcode display screen 60C is provided with a display area 80 on which a fixed barcode is displayed and a display area 81 on which contents are displayed.
When a user purchases a product or service at a store, the user can present a fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 to an employee of the store.
When the employee reads the fixed barcode presented by the store terminal 4, the fixed barcode information is acquired by the store terminal 4, and the acquired fixed barcode information and the point information to be given are managed from the store terminal 4. It is sent to the server 2. The management server 2 temporarily stores the points to be granted as temporary grant points corresponding to the acquired fixed barcode information.

In the display area 81, various contents such as an explanation of this system that the points accumulated by logging in can be used, advertisements and coupons of products or services, current provisional points, and the like are displayed. Can be made to. Further, the display area 81 may display the updated temporary grant points each time the temporary grant points are updated.

From the above, the points to be given as usable points acquired from the store terminal 4 can be temporarily stored as temporary points to be given on the management server 2 side in the non-logged-in state. As a result, the user can accumulate points even if he / she is not logged in.

When the temporary grant points are temporarily stored in the management server 2 and the login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2 by the login operation by the user in FIG. 8, FIG. 9 shows. The barcode screen 60B is displayed, and temporary points are added as usable points internally.
At this time, the value of the usable points updated by adding the provisionally granted points may be displayed in the display area 71.

<5. Outline of processing of point management system ＞
Hereinafter, an outline of the processing of the point management system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows an example of the flow of processing executed by the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4. Here, the flow until the temporary grant points temporarily stored in the unlogged-in state is switched to the usable points is shown.

First, as step S1, the fixed bar code information is transmitted from the management server 2 to the user terminal 3 in advance, and the received fixed bar code information is stored in the user terminal 3.

In this state, when the user purchases a product or service and tries to use the system without logging in by the user terminal 3, for example, by selecting and operating the non-login button 65 in FIG. 8, the user terminal 3 A fixed barcode as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the screen. That is, in step S2, the user terminal 3 displays a fixed barcode in response to the detection of the non-login button selection operation by the user.

When the user wishes to award points, he / she presents the fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 to the employee when purchasing the product or service. At this time, the employee reads the fixed barcode by the store terminal 4.
In step S3, the store terminal 4 acquires the fixed barcode information by reading the fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3. Then, in step S4, the store terminal 4 transmits the fixed barcode information and the point addition information acquired in step S3 to the management server 2.

When the management server 2 acquires the fixed barcode information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 acquires the point value information given this time based on the acquired point addition information, and corresponds to the fixed barcode information in step S5. Add the calculated point value to be given to the value of the provisional points to be given, and record it.
As a result, the temporary grant points in the non-logged-in state are recorded in the management server 2.

Here, an example of point addition information used for determining the point value to be included in the provisionally granted point value will be described.
For example, the point addition information may be a point value to be given. In this case, when the employee reads the fixed barcode of the user terminal 3 on the store terminal 4, the point value is input to the store terminal 4, and the information of the point value is transmitted from the store terminal 4 to the management server 2. be able to. The management server 2 that has acquired the point value information adds the point value to the value of the provisionally granted point and stores it.
Further, the point addition information may be information on the payment amount of the user and the point granting ratio. The point awarding ratio refers to the ratio of giving points to the payment amount of the user, and is a predetermined ratio such as 5%, half price, or 80%. In this case, when the employee reads the fixed barcode of the user terminal 3 on the store terminal 4, the information of the purchase amount and the point grant ratio is transmitted from the store terminal 4 to the management server 2 as point addition information together with the fixed barcode information. Will be done. After that, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given from the information of the purchase amount and the point giving ratio, adds the calculated point value to the value of the provisional giving point, and stores it.
Further, the point addition information may be information on the payment amount of the user. In this case, when the employee reads the fixed barcode of the user terminal 3 on the store terminal 4, the information on the purchase price is transmitted from the store terminal 4 to the management server 2 as point addition information together with the fixed barcode information. The management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point giving ratio preset on the management server 2 side from the acquired purchase amount, and adds the calculated point value to the value of the provisional giving point. Remember.
As described above, various examples can be considered for the point addition information.

After that, when the user performs a login operation on the user terminal 3, the login process for this system is performed. The user terminal 3 transmits the login request information to the management server 2 in step S6, and the management server 2 performs the login process in step S7.
At this time, the management server 2 acquires information necessary for switching the value of the provisionally assigned points to the value of the usable points from the user terminal 3, for example, information such as fixed barcode information and a reference key.

Then, in step S8, the management server 2 acquires the value of the usable point of the user ID in response to the user terminal 3 being logged in and the user identification information being specified, and records the value in association with the fixed barcode. Acquire the value of the provisionally granted points. The management server 2 updates the value of the usable points by switching the value of the provisionally granted points to the value of the usable points.
As a result, the user can accumulate points even when he / she is not logged in.

As a method for realizing the flow shown in FIG. 11 above, for example, the following four examples can be considered.
[1] About the first example The first example is an example in which the fixed barcode information and the user ID are not associated with each other until the login process is performed.

First, when the user terminal 3 downloads the application program for realizing this system from the management server 2, the management server 2 does not associate the fixed barcode information with the user ID on the management server 2 side, and at a predetermined timing. To transmit the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 (S1 in FIG. 11).
The user terminal 3 stores the fixed barcode information received from the management server 2. As a result, the fixed barcode information is stored in the user terminal 3 in advance.

Then, when the user purchases a product or service, if the fixed barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 in the unlogged state (S2), the store terminal 4 reads the barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 and fixes it. The barcode information and the point addition information are transmitted to the management server 2 (S3, S4).
When the management server 2 acquires the fixed bar code information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point addition information and cumulatively manages the points to be given as temporary points corresponding to the fixed bar code information. (S5).

After that, when the login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2, the user terminal 3 transmits the fixed barcode information and the user ID to the management server 2. When the management server 2 acquires the fixed barcode information and the user ID from the user terminal 3, the fixed barcode information and the user ID are associated with each other (S6, S7).
The management server 2 switches the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode information as the value of the usable points corresponding to the acquired user ID (S8). As a result, the user can use the points accumulated in the unlogged-in state.

Here, the fixed barcode information and the point addition information are transmitted to the management server 2 via the store terminal 4, but the fixed barcode information and the point addition information are directly sent from the user terminal 3 to the management server 2 without going through the store terminal 4. It is also possible to send information.
For example, when a user purchases a product or service at a store, fixed barcode information is directly transmitted from the user terminal 3 to the management server 2, and point addition information such as the purchase amount is transmitted from the store terminal 4 to the management server 2. It is also possible to do.
Further, for example, when purchasing a product or service through online shopping or the like, fixed bar code information and point addition information such as the purchase price can be directly transmitted from the user terminal 3 to the management server 2.

[2] About the second example The second example is an example of associating fixed barcode information with a terminal identifier when downloading an application program. The terminal identifier is identification information for identifying a user having a user terminal 3, such as a unique ID or IP address.

The management server 2 manages the fixed bar code information and the terminal identifier in the management server 2 in association with each other in advance. The management server 2 transmits fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 at a predetermined timing (S1). The user terminal 3 stores the fixed barcode information received from the management server 2.

Then, when the user purchases a product or service, if the fixed barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 in the unlogged state (S2), the store terminal 4 reads the barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 and fixes it. The barcode information and the point addition information are transmitted to the management server 2 (S3, S4).
When the management server 2 acquires the fixed bar code information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point addition information and cumulatively manages the points to be given as temporary points corresponding to the fixed bar code information. (S5). At this time, the management server 2 does not refer to the correspondence between the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier, but simply adds points as temporary grant points corresponding to the fixed barcode information.

After that, when the login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2, the management server 2 acquires the terminal identifier together with the user ID from the user terminal 3 (S6, S7).
The management server 2 confirms the fixed barcode information corresponding to the acquired terminal identifier. Then, the management server 2 switches the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode information as the value of the usable points corresponding to the acquired user ID (S8). As a result, the user can use the points accumulated in the unlogged-in state.
In the second example, an example of associating a fixed barcode information with a terminal identifier when downloading an application program has been described, but when downloading an application program, for example, when the user is logged in, the terminal identifier is used. It is also possible to acquire the user ID without using it.
In this case, the management server 2 manages the fixed bar code information and the user ID in association with each other in advance, and when the user ID is acquired from the user terminal 3, the provisional point value corresponding to the fixed bar code information is set. It is switched as the value of the usable point corresponding to the acquired user ID.

[3] About the third example In the third example, the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier are associated with each other in advance, and the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier acquired at the time of login are acquired at the time of download during the login process. This is an example of switching the provisionally granted points to usable points after checking whether they match the ones given.

Similar to the second example, the management server 2 manages the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier in the management server 2 in association with each other in advance. Then, the management server 2 transmits the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 at a predetermined timing (S1). The user terminal 3 stores the fixed barcode information received from the management server 2.

Then, when the user purchases a product or service, if the fixed barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 without logging in (S2), the store terminal 4 reads the fixed barcode information displayed on the user terminal 3. , The fixed barcode information and the point addition information are transmitted to the management server 2 (S3, S4).
When the management server 2 acquires the fixed bar code information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point addition information and cumulatively manages the points to be given as temporary points corresponding to the fixed bar code information. (S5).

After that, when the login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2, the user terminal 3 transmits the fixed barcode information, the user ID, and the terminal identifier to the management server 2 (S6, S7). Then, the management server 2 determines whether the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier acquired at the time of login match the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier acquired in advance. When both the fixed barcode information and the terminal identifier match, the management server 2 switches the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode information as the value of the usable points corresponding to the acquired user ID (S8). ). As a result, the user can use the points accumulated in the unlogged-in state.

[4] About the fourth example The fourth example is an example in which the temporary grant point is switched to a usable point by associating the temporary grant point associated with the fixed barcode information with the user ID via the reference key. Is.

First, in the management server 2, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the user ID and the reference key are associated with each other in advance, and the fixed bar code information and the reference key are associated and managed.
Then, the management server 2 transmits the reference key and the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3 at a predetermined timing (S1). The user terminal 3 stores the reference key and the fixed barcode information received from the management server 2.

Then, when the user purchases a product or service, if the fixed barcode is displayed on the user terminal 3 without logging in (S2), the store terminal 4 reads the fixed barcode information displayed on the user terminal 3. , The fixed barcode information and the point addition information are transmitted to the management server 2 (S3, S4).
When the management server 2 acquires the fixed bar code information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point addition information and cumulatively manages the points to be given as temporary points corresponding to the fixed bar code information. (S5).

After that, when the login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2, the user terminal 3 transmits a reference key to the management server 2 (S6, S7).
The management server 2 determines the fixed bar code information corresponding to the received reference key, and switches the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed bar code information as the value of the usable point of the user ID corresponding to the acquired reference key. (S8). As a result, the user can use the points accumulated in the unlogged-in state.

<6. Specific example of processing of point management system>
Hereinafter, as a specific example of the processing of the point management system in the embodiment, the processing of the fourth example described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
FIG. 12 is an example of the flow of processing executed by the management server 2, the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4, and is an example in which a reference key is used to improve security. The figure shows the flow until the points given in the non-logged-in state are added as usable points.

First, the user downloads an application program for using this system to the user terminal 3 used by the user. At this time, in step S9, the user terminal 3 requests the management server 2 to download the application program for using the system by the user operation. The user terminal 3 transmits the user ID to the management server 2 together with the download request.

Upon receiving the download request and the user ID from the user terminal 3, the management server 2 associates the received user ID with the reference key to be transmitted to the user terminal 3 in step S10. On the management server 2 side, it is assumed that the target key and the fixed barcode information are associated with each other in advance.
Then, in step S11, the management server 2 transmits the acquired reference key to the user terminal 3 together with the information of the application program.

The store terminal 3 stores the reference key received from the management server 2 in the storage unit. As a result, the application program for using this system can be used via the user terminal 3, and the reference key to be transmitted together with the request to the management server 2 is stored in the user terminal 3.

After that, when the user intends to give points by using this system when purchasing a product or service at a store, when the application program is started on the user terminal 3 by the user operation in step S12, FIG. The login screen 60A as shown above is displayed on the user terminal 3.
At this time, the user terminal 3 transmits the reference key to the management server 2 together with the request for the fixed barcode information in step S13.

When the management server 2 receives the reference key from the user terminal 3, the management server 2 acquires the fixed barcode information corresponding to the reference key from the code management DB 52 of FIG. Then, in step S14, the management server 2 transmits the fixed barcode information corresponding to the reference key to the user terminal 3.

When the user terminal 3 receives the fixed barcode information from the management server 2, it stores it in the storage unit. As a result, the user terminal 3 can display the fixed barcode information.

In step S15, when point awarding without login is selected by user operation on the login screen 60A as shown in FIG. 8 (selecting the non-login button 65), the user terminal 3 is as shown in FIG. 10 in step S2. A fixed barcode (display area 80) is displayed.

The store terminal 4 reads the fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 and acquires the fixed barcode information in step S3. Then, in step S4, the store terminal 4 transmits the fixed barcode information acquired in step S3 to the management server 2. At this time, the store terminal 4 also transmits the point addition information about the purchased product or service to the management server 2.

When the management server 2 acquires the fixed bar code information and the point addition information from the store terminal 4, in step S5, the management server 2 calculates the point value to be given based on the point addition information, and provisionally gives points corresponding to the fixed bar code information. Add and record as.
As a result, the temporary grant points in the non-logged-in state are recorded in the management server 2.

After that, the user performs a login process on the user terminal 3 by an operation. The user terminal 3 transmits the login request information to the management server 2 in step S16, and the management server 2 performs the login process in step S17. At this time, the user terminal 3 transmits the reference key stored at the time of downloading the application program to the management server 2.

After the login process is completed, the management server 2 that has acquired the reference key acquires the value of the usable point associated with the user ID corresponding to the reference key, and temporarily assigns the value recorded in association with the fixed barcode. Get the value of the point. The management server 2 updates the value of the usable points by switching the value of the provisionally granted points as the value of the usable points in step S8.
As described above, the user can accumulate points even when he / she is not logged in when using this system.

Next, an example of the flow of giving points in the logged-in state and using the usable points will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the processes of steps S9 to S12 shown in FIG. 12 have already been performed. That is, the downloaded application is started on the user terminal 3, and the login screen 60A as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed.

For example, when the user purchases a product or service in the store, as in step S21, when the user operates the login screen 60A and selects to give or use points for login (select the login button 63), the step In S22 and S23, a login process is performed between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2.

Then, in step S24, the management server 2 transmits the one-time barcode information associated with the user ID of the logged-in user to the user terminal 3.
By acquiring the one-time barcode information from the management server 2, the user terminal 3 displays the one-time barcode in step S25 as shown in FIG. 9 (display area 70).

The store terminal 4 reads the one-time barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 and acquires the one-time barcode information in step S26. Then, in step S27, the store terminal 4 transmits the one-time barcode information acquired in step S26 to the management server 2.

Further, in step S30, the store terminal 4 transmits a request for granting or using points (point value to be added or subtracted) to the management server 2 according to the user's intention to grant or use points.

When the management server 2 acquires the one-time barcode information from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 confirms the user ID associated with the one-time barcode.
Then, the management server 2 acquires a point grant or use request (point value to be added or subtracted), and in step S32, adds or subtracts points to the usable points associated with the user ID. , Remember the updated available points.
As described above, points are given or used in the logged-in state.

<7. Management server processing>
The process executed by the management server 2 in order to realize the operation of the point management system as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the management server 2 monitors the loop processing in steps S101 and S102 as shown in FIG. 14 in the unlogged-in state. The management server 2 monitors the reception of the barcode information from the store terminal 4 in step S101 and the reception of the login request from the user terminal 3 in step S102. The login screen 60A as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the user terminal 3.

When the management server 2 receives the code information from the store terminal 4 in step S101, the management server 2 determines the barcode type according to the code information in steps S103 and S108. In the embodiment, the barcode type displayed on the user terminal 3 includes a fixed barcode and a one-time barcode.
The management server 2 determines the barcode type by referring to the identifier included in the barcode information. The identifier of the code information has a part indicating the bar code type, and the management server 2 determines whether the bar code is a fixed bar code or a one-time bar code by referring to the part.
Here, since the management server 2 has not received the login request from the user terminal 3, it is in a state in which the login process is not performed with the user terminal 3 (unlogged-in state). Therefore, the fixed bar code is displayed on the user terminal 3, and the store terminal 4 reads the fixed bar code.
Therefore, the management server 2 receives the fixed barcode information from the store terminal 4. The management server 2 determines that the barcode type is a fixed barcode from the identifier of the received code information, and proceeds from step S103 to step S104.

In step S104, the management server 2 updates the provisional grant by adding the point value calculated based on the point addition information acquired from the store terminal 4 to the value of the provisional grant point corresponding to the received fixed barcode. The value of the point is stored in the temporary grant point DB 54. Then, the management server 2 returns to the monitoring loop of steps S101 and S102.

As a result, the points given when the user purchases the product or service in the non-logged-in state are temporarily stored as temporary points. If you are not logged in, only temporary points will be added, and you will not be able to use the points for a discount when purchasing a product or service.

After that, when the login request is received from the user terminal 3 in step S102, the management server 2 performs the login process in step S105 and notifies the user terminal 3 that the login process has been properly performed.

At this time, when the management server 2 receives the reference key from the user terminal 3 in step S106, the management server 2 determines in step S119 whether or not the temporary grant points are stored in the temporary grant point management DB 54. The management server 2 refers to the code management DB 52 and acquires the fixed barcode information corresponding to the received reference key. Then, the management server 2 refers to the temporary grant point management DB 54 and confirms whether or not the temporary grant points corresponding to the fixed barcode information are stored.

When the temporary grant points are stored, the management server 2 acquires the value of the temporary grant points corresponding to the fixed barcode information received from the temporary grant point management DB 54 in step S107. Then, the management server 2 acquires the value of the usable point of the user ID corresponding to the reference key from the point management DB 53, and adds the value of the provisionally granted point to the value of the usable point.

As a result, the points temporarily stored as temporary grant points in the non-logged-in state are switched to usable points and added. At this time, the management server 2 may transmit the updated usable point value information to the user terminal 3. As a result, for example, the updated usable points are displayed in the display area 71 of FIG. 9 on the user terminal 3.
If the provisional grant point is not stored, the management server 2 returns from step S119 to the monitoring loop of steps S101 and S102.

When the management server 2 receives the code information from the store terminal 4 in step S101 in the logged-in state, the barcode type of the code information is based on the one-time barcode. The management server 2 determines that the barcode type is a one-time barcode by referring to the identifier of the received code information.
Therefore, the management server 2 proceeds in the order of steps S101, S103, S108, and S114, and determines whether or not the point grant request is received from the store terminal 4.
When the point grant request is received from the store terminal 4 in step S114, the management server 2 is used by adding the points granted to the usable points corresponding to the user ID to be logged in in step S115. Update and memorize possible points.
If the point grant request has not been received from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 proceeds to step S116 without performing the process of step S115.

In step S116, the management server 2 determines whether or not the point use request is received from the store terminal 4.
When the point usage request is received from the store terminal 4 in step S116, the management server 2 uses the points by subtracting the points used for the usable points corresponding to the user ID to be logged in in step S117. Update and memorize possible points.
If the point usage request has not been received from the store terminal 4, the management server 2 returns to the monitoring loop of steps S101 and 102 without performing the process of step S116.
If it is not determined as a fixed barcode or a one-time barcode in steps S103 and S108, the management server 2 returns to the monitoring loop of steps S101 and 102.

As a result, when the user purchases a product or service in the logged-in state, the usable points can be updated to reflect the points granted or used. Information on the updated usable points may be transmitted to the user terminal 3, and the updated usable points may be displayed in the area 71 of FIG. 9, for example.

When the management server 2 executes the above processing, it is not always necessary to perform the login processing for giving points, and the convenience of the user can be improved.

<8. User terminal processing>
The process executed by the user terminal 3 in order to realize the operation of the point management system as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 15, the user terminal 3 monitors the loop processing in steps S201 and S202. Here, the management server 2 monitors the detection of the login operation by the user in step S201 and the detection of the selection operation of point granting by the user in the unlogged state in step S202. The login screen 60A as shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the user terminal 3, and the user terminal 3 is in a non-logged-in state.

When the user terminal 3 detects the login operation in step S201, the user terminal 3 proceeds to step S203. Here, the login operation means that, for example, on the login screen 60A of FIG. 8, the login button 63 is selected by the user's operation via the user terminal 3.

When the login operation is detected, the user terminal 3 transmits a login request to the management server 2 in step S203. When the user terminal 3 succeeds in logging in in step S204, the user terminal 3 proceeds to step S206. Here, the success of login means that the user terminal 3 receives a notification from the management server 2 that the login process has been performed.
If the login fails, that is, if a notification from the management server 2 that the login process has not been performed properly is received, or if the notification is not received from the management server 2 within a predetermined period, the user terminal 3 is used. Returns from step S204 to the monitoring loop of steps S201 and 202.

When the login is successful, the user terminal 3 transmits the reference key stored in advance corresponding to the fixed barcode information to the management server 2 in step S206. This is because it is necessary to switch the temporary grant points as usable points when the temporary grant points are stored in the management server 2.

After that, the user terminal 3 receives the one-time barcode information from the management server 2 in step S206. Then, in step S207, the user terminal 3 displays the one-time barcode on the user terminal 3. The user terminal 3 displays, for example, a one-time barcode in the display area 70 of FIG.
At this time, the user terminal 3 may receive the information on the currently usable points from the management server 2 and display it on the user terminal 3. The user terminal 3 displays, for example, the currently available points in the display area 71 of FIG.
After that, the management server 2 returns to the monitoring loop of steps S201 and S202.

As a result, when the user purchases a product or service, the user presents the one-time barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 displayed after logging in, and the store reads the one-time barcode to obtain points. Can be granted or usable points can be used.

When the user terminal 3 detects in step S202 the operation of selecting the point grant by the user in the unlogged-in state, the process proceeds to step S208. The selection operation here means that, for example, on the login screen 60A of FIG. 8 presented in the unlogged-in state, the non-login button 65 is selected by the user's operation.

When the user terminal 3 detects the point grant selection operation in the unlogged-in state in step S202, the user terminal 3 displays the fixed barcode in step S208. The user terminal 3 displays a fixed barcode in the display area 80 of FIG. 10, for example.
At this time, the user terminal 3 may receive the information of the current temporary grant point from the management server 2 and display it on the user terminal 3. The user terminal 3 can display the current provisional grant points in the display area 81 of FIG. 10, for example.
After that, the management server 2 returns to the monitoring loop of steps S201 and S202.

As a result, when the user purchases a product or service, the user presents the fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 without performing the login process, and the store reads the fixed barcode, thereby temporarily. It can be temporarily stored on the management server 2 as a grant point.
When the user terminal 3 executes the above processing, the operation of the point management system is realized.

<9. Summary and modification examples>
The management server 2 described in the above-described embodiment or the like has a management processing unit 21 that transmits fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) to the user terminal 3 and acquired fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information). Fixed identification code information (fixed bar) according to the fact that the first point processing unit 23 that stores the provisionally assigned point value according to the above and the user terminal 3 are in the logged-in state and the user identification information (user ID) is specified. It is provided with a second point processing unit 25 that includes a provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the code information) in the point value corresponding to the user identification information (user ID) (FIG. 11).

Here, the process of transmitting the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) to the user terminal 3 is performed in step S1 of FIG.
The process of storing the provisionally assigned point value according to the acquired fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) is performed in steps S2 to S5 of FIGS. 11 and 12, and steps S101, S103, and S104 of FIG.
When the user terminal 3 is logged in and the user identification information (user ID) is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed barcode information becomes the user identification information (user ID). The processing for achieving the corresponding point value is performed in steps S6 to S8 in FIG. 11, steps S16, S17, S8 in FIG. 12, and steps S102, S105 to S107 in FIG.

As a result, the temporary grant point value is temporarily stored in association with the fixed identification code information in the non-logged-in state, and the temporary grant point value stored when the login status is set becomes the usable point value. It switches and becomes usable.
Therefore, the user can accumulate points by using the point management service provided by the management server 2 without performing a login operation on the user terminal 3, for example, when purchasing a product or service at a store.

When the user is in a hurry or the cash register is crowded, the user may hesitate to perform a login operation to use this system when paying for the purchased goods or services. Further, in the login operation, it is necessary to enter the user ID and password in the user terminal 3, and it is assumed that some users find such an operation troublesome.
For such a user, being able to accumulate points without performing a login operation on the user terminal 3 leads to an improvement in convenience, and the system can be used comfortably.

Further, since points can be given as temporary points in the non-logged-in state, the processing load of the management server 2 can be reduced.
For example, when giving points, the management server 2 can give points without performing a login process. As a result, it is possible to reduce the amount of communication and promote the effective use of communication traffic.

Further, the management server 2 acquires the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and the point addition information, and sets the point value based on the point addition information as the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information). (S2 to S5 in FIG. 11).
As a result, the acquired fixed identification code information and the point value based on the point addition information are associated with each other, and the point value is included in the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information. Therefore, since the provisionally granted point value to which points should be added can be easily specified based on the fixed identification code information, the processing load can be reduced.

Further, the management server 2 acquires the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and the point addition information from the store terminal 4 that has read the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) possessed by the user terminal 3 (FIG. 11). S2 to S5).
As a result, the fixed bar code information possessed by the user terminal 3 can be acquired together with the point addition information via the store terminal 4. Therefore, when purchasing a product or service, the user presents the fixed barcode displayed on the user terminal 3 to the employee of the store, and the employee reads the fixed barcode into the store on the store terminal 4. The temporary grant points can be temporarily stored on the management server 2 side. That is, it is possible to improve the convenience on the store side when giving points to the user who purchased the product or service.

Further, in the management server 2, the management processing unit 21 transmits fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and a reference key associated with the fixed identification code information to the user terminal 3, and the user terminal 3 is in a logged-in state. A second acquisition unit 24 for acquiring a reference key transmitted from the user terminal 3 in a state where the user identification information (user ID) is specified is provided, and the second point processing unit 25 is a second acquisition unit. The provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) corresponding to the reference key acquired by 24 is set to be the user identification information (point value corresponding to the user ID) ( S101 to S107 in FIG. 14).

Here, the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) are transmitted to the user terminal 3, and the user terminal 3 is set to the logged-in state and the user. The process of acquiring the reference key transmitted from the user terminal 3 with the identification information (user ID) specified is performed in steps S9 to S14, S16, S17 of FIG. 12 and steps S102 to S107 of FIG. It is said.
Further, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) corresponding to the reference key acquired by the second acquisition unit 24 is the point corresponding to the user identification information (user ID). The process of adjusting the value is performed in step S8 of FIG. 12 and step S107 of FIG.

As a result, the reference key is received as information used in the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode with the user identification information. As the information used in the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value with the user identification information, use a reference key that is difficult to predict because it has more identifiers than the fixed barcode information instead of the fixed barcode information. Therefore, it is possible to improve the security when granting usable points.

When the management processing unit 21 receives the reference key from the user terminal 3, the management server 2 transmits the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) associated with the reference key to the user terminal 3 (FIG. 12). S13, S14).
As a result, the management server 2 waits until the reference key transmitted to the user terminal 3 is received when transmitting the fixed barcode information to the user terminal 3. Therefore, since the user terminal 3 is authenticated by the reference key received before the fixed bar code information is transmitted, security can be improved.

Further, in the management server 2, the management processing unit 21 transmits a reference key to the user terminal 3 in response to a download request of the application program from the user terminal 3 (S11 in FIG. 12). As a result, when the application program is started on the user terminal 3, the reference key is stored in advance. Therefore, the reference key is not requested again from the user terminal 3, and the processing load of the management server 2 is reduced.

Further, in the management server 2, the processing according to the code information acquisition is switched according to the code type (bar code type) of the code information determined by the first acquisition unit 22 (S103, S108 in FIG. 14). As a result, the management server 2 can perform different processing depending on the code type of the acquired code information.
Therefore, depending on the acquired barcode type, the degree of freedom in the processing design executed by the management server 2 is improved, such as reducing the processing executed by the management server 2.
Further, the code type includes a fixed identification code (fixed barcode) and a one-time identification code (one-time barcode) (S103 and S108 in FIG. 14). As a result, different processes are executed when the fixed barcode information is acquired and when the one-time barcode information is acquired.
Therefore, when using usable points when purchasing goods or services, login processing is performed to ensure security, but when points are given as temporary points, login processing is not required. , Processing can be used properly. Therefore, since the processing can be reduced depending on the barcode type, the processing load of the management server 2 can be reduced.

The user terminal 3 described in the above-described embodiment or the like has a reception processing unit 31 that receives fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and stores it in a storage unit, and a display unit that displays a fixed identification code (fixed barcode). When the user identification information (user ID) is specified by the management server 2 by being logged in to the display control unit 32 and the management server 2, the management server 2 has a fixed identification code (fixed bar). It is provided with a transmission processing unit 33 for transmitting information used for processing in which the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the code) is associated with the user identification information (user ID) (FIG. 11).

Here, the process of receiving the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and storing it in the storage unit is performed in step S1 of FIG.
The process of displaying the fixed identification code (fixed barcode) on the display unit is performed in step S2 of FIG. 11 and step S208 of FIG.
When the management server 2 is in the login state to specify the user identification information, the management server 2 corresponds to the user identification information (user ID) with the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code (fixed barcode). The process of transmitting the information used for the process of attaching is performed in step S6 of FIG. 11, step S16 of FIG. 12, and step S205 of FIG.

By reading the fixed barcode information displayed by the store terminal 4 and transmitting it to the management server 2, the temporary grant points are temporarily stored on the management server 2 side. Further, when the management server 2 is in the login state for specifying the user identification information, the information used for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode with the user ID is transmitted to the management server 2. Then, the provisionally granted point value is switched to the usable point value on the management server 2 side.
Therefore, the user can accumulate points by using the point management service provided by the management server 2 without performing a login operation on the user terminal 3, for example, when purchasing a product or service at a store. Further, as a result, points can be given without the management server 2 performing processing such as login processing, so that the processing load of the management server 2 can be reduced.

Further, in the user terminal 3, the reception processing unit 32 receives the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and stores it in the storage unit. Then, the transmission processing unit 33 transmits the reference key stored in the storage unit when the user is in the logged-in state (S16, S17 in FIG. 12).
That is, the management server 2 transmits a reference key as information used in the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode with the user ID. Therefore, as the information used for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value with the user identification information, a reference key that is difficult to predict is used because it has more identifiers than the fixed barcode information instead of the fixed barcode information. By doing so, it is possible to improve the security when granting the usable points on the management server 2 side.

Here, the process of receiving the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information (fixed barcode information) and storing them in the storage unit is performed in step S9 of FIG. Is performed in S11.
Further, the process of transmitting the reference key stored in the storage unit when logged in is performed in step S16 of FIG. 12 and step S205 of FIG.

Further, in the user terminal 3, the display control unit 32 displays different code types depending on whether or not the user is logged in (S207, 208 in FIG. 15). As a result, the code information of the displayed code type is transmitted to the management server via the store terminal, so that the management server can execute different processes according to the code type.

The code types are a fixed identification code (fixed barcode) and a one-time identification code (one-time barcode) (S207 and 208 in FIG. 15).
For example, a one-time barcode is displayed in the logged-in state, and a fixed barcode is displayed in the non-logged-in state. As a result, the management server 2 can be made to execute different processes when the fixed barcode information is acquired and when the one-time barcode information is acquired.

Further, in the user terminal 3, the display control unit 32 does not display the reference key (FIG. 15). That is, the information used by the management server for the process of associating the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed barcode with the user identification information is internally transmitted and received. Temporarily granted points in the non-logged-in state are temporarily stored in association with a fixed barcode, but are not yet stored as usable points. Here, the reference key is information required for the management server 2 to execute a process of adding the value of the provisionally granted points to the usable points at the time of login, and is transmitted from the user terminal 3 to the management server 2.
At this time, by transmitting the reference key to the management server 2 in such a way that the user terminal 3 does not allow the user to visually recognize the reference key, the user does not naturally recognize that the reference key was stored as a temporary grant point until the user is logged in. It will be switched as a usable point. As a result, the user can comfortably use the system.
It is also possible to use fixed barcode information as information required for the management server 2 to execute a process of switching the value of the provisionally granted points to usable points at the time of login. However, since the fixed barcode is frequently displayed on the user terminal 3 when the user purchases a product or service at a store, the fixed barcode information may be read illegally. Therefore, security can be improved by exchanging information between the user terminal 3 and the management server 2 using a reference key that is not displayed on the user terminal 3.

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The point management system as an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention has been described above, but the program of the embodiment causes the information processing device (CPU or the like) to execute the processing of the management server 2 in the point management system. It is a program.

The program of the embodiment causes an information processing device to execute a process of transmitting fixed identification code information to a user terminal. In addition, the provisionally assigned point value is stored according to the acquired fixed identification code information. Further, in response to the user terminal being logged in and the user identification information being specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is changed to the point value corresponding to the user identification information. Have the information processing device execute the process to be included.
That is, this program is a program that causes the management server 2 to execute the processes described with reference to FIGS. 11 to 14.

In addition, dedicated application software for browsing the portal site is installed on the user terminal 3 that uses the point management system provided by the management server 2, and the arithmetic processing unit of the user terminal 3 provided with the terminal application ( It is a program that causes a CPU or the like to execute various processes.

The program of the embodiment receives the fixed identification code information and stores it in the storage unit. Further, the information processing apparatus is made to execute a process of displaying the fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information on the display unit. Further, when the user identification information is specified to the management server by being logged in to the management server, the management server associates the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information with the user identification information. Let the information processing device execute the process of transmitting the information used for the process.
That is, this program is a program that causes the arithmetic processing unit of the user terminal 3 to execute the processes described in FIGS. 11 to 13 and 15.

With such a program, one or more information processing devices as the above-mentioned point management system can be realized.
Such a program can be stored in advance in an HDD as a storage medium built in a device such as a computer device, a ROM in a microcomputer having a CPU, or the like. Alternatively, such a program can be temporarily or permanently stored (stored) in a removable storage medium such as a semiconductor memory, a memory card, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, or a magnetic disk. Further, the removable storage medium that stores such a program can be provided as so-called package software.
In addition to installing such a program from a removable storage medium on a personal computer or the like, it can also be downloaded from a download site via a network such as a LAN or the Internet.

Finally, the description of the embodiments described above is an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Therefore, it goes without saying that various changes can be made according to the design and the like as long as the technical idea of the present technology is not deviated from the above-described embodiments.

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A management processing unit that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing unit that stores provisionally assigned point values according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. 2 point processing unit and
Information processing device equipped with. The first point processing unit acquires the fixed identification code information and the point addition information, and includes the point value based on the point addition information in the provisionally granted point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information. The information processing device described. The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the first point processing unit acquires the fixed identification code information and the point addition information from a store terminal that has read the fixed identification code information possessed by the user terminal. The management processing unit transmits the fixed identification code information and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information to the user terminal.
The second point processing unit stores the fixed identification code information in response to the fixed identification code information by acquiring the reference key from the user terminal in a state where the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the provisionally assigned point value is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. The information processing device according to claim 4, wherein when the management processing unit acquires the reference key from the user terminal, the management processing unit transmits the fixed identification code information associated with the reference key to the user terminal. The information processing device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the management processing unit transmits the reference key to the user terminal in response to a download request of an application program from the user terminal. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the fixed identification code information is acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and one-time identification code information is acquired from the user terminal in a logged-in state. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the processing to be executed is switched according to the acquired fixed identification code information or the one-time identification code information. A management processing unit that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing unit that stores provisionally assigned point values according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. Equipped with a second point processing unit
In response to a request from the user terminal in the logged-in state, the management processing unit transmits the one-time identification code information corresponding to the user identification information specified by the login state to the user terminal.
The first point processing unit includes the point value corresponding to the one-time identification code information acquired from the user terminal in the logged-in state in the point value corresponding to the user identification information.
Information processing device. A reception processing unit that receives fixed identification code information and stores it in a storage unit,
A display control unit that displays the fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information on the display unit when the management server is not logged in.
When the user identification information is specified to the management server by being logged in to the management server, the management server associates the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information with the user identification information. An information processing device including a transmission processing unit that transmits information used for. The reception processing unit receives the fixed identification code information and the reference key associated with the fixed identification code information and stores it in the storage unit.
The transmission processing unit transmits the reference key stored in the storage unit when the login state is established.
The information processing device according to claim 10. When the display control unit is not logged in to the management server, the display control unit causes the display unit to display a fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information stored in the storage unit.
When logged in to the management server, the one-time identification code information corresponding to the user identification information specified by the login state is acquired from the management server, and the one-time identification code having the one-time identification code information is obtained. Display on the display
The information processing device according to claim 10 or 11. The display control unit does not display the reference key on the display unit.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 11. A management process step that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing step for storing a provisionally assigned point value according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. 2 point processing steps and
Information processing method that the information processing device executes. A management processing function that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing function that stores provisionally assigned point values according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. 2 point processing function and
Is a program that causes the information processing device to execute. A management process step that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing step for storing a provisionally assigned point value according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. The second point processing step and
In response to a request from the user terminal in the logged-in state, a step of transmitting the one-time identification code information corresponding to the user identification information specified by the login state to the user terminal, and
A step of including the point value corresponding to the one-time identification code information acquired from the user terminal in the logged-in state in the point value corresponding to the user identification information, and
Information processing method that the information processing device executes. A management processing function that sends fixed identification code information to the user terminal,
A first point processing function that stores provisionally assigned point values according to the fixed identification code information acquired from the user terminal in a non-logged-in state, and
When the user terminal is logged in and the user identification information is specified, the provisionally assigned point value stored corresponding to the fixed identification code information is included in the point value corresponding to the user identification information. The second point processing function and
A function of transmitting one-time identification code information corresponding to the user identification information specified by the login state to the user terminal in response to a request from the user terminal in the login state.
A function to include the point value corresponding to the one-time identification code information acquired from the user terminal in the logged-in state in the point value corresponding to the user identification information, and
Is a program that causes the information processing device to execute. A reception processing step that receives fixed identification code information and stores it in the storage unit,
A display control step for displaying the fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information on the display unit when the management server is not logged in.
When the user identification information is specified to the management server by being logged in to the management server, the management server associates the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information with the user identification information. A transmission processing step to transmit the information to be used, and
Information processing method that the information processing device executes. A reception processing function that receives fixed identification code information and stores it in the storage unit,
A display control function that displays the fixed identification code having the fixed identification code information on the display unit when the management server is not logged in.
When the user identification information is specified to the management server by being logged in to the management server, the management server associates the provisionally assigned point value corresponding to the fixed identification code information with the user identification information. A transmission processing function that sends information to be used,
Is a program that causes the information processing device to execute.

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