JP7186756B2 - Provision device, provision method and provision program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a provision device, a provision method, and a provision program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a technique for providing users with information in response to requests from advertisers or the like via networks. As an example of such technology, a technology has been proposed for generating and distributing an advertisement by combining service information related to a service provided by an advertiser and pre-registered advertisement information.

JP 2018-110036 A

However, the conventional technology described above cannot always provide information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

For example, the conventional technology described above merely describes a configuration for distributing an advertisement corresponding to a search keyword entered by a user from among generated advertisement groups, and information corresponding to the platform used by the user. may not be able to provide

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide a providing device, a providing method, and a providing program capable of providing information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

The provision device according to the present application temporarily stores information related to the store, which is registered in advance by the store on the predetermined platform, from the store that accepts orders for transactions from users via a predetermined platform. and a providing unit for providing the related information received by the receiving unit to the user via the predetermined platform.

According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to provide information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of provision processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a business operator terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a diagram (1) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram (2) showing an example of a screen of the user terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a payment server according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a business operator information database according to the embodiment; FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information database according to the embodiment; FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of provision processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the settlement server.

Embodiments for implementing the provision device, the provision method, and the provision program (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") according to the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the provision device, the provision method, and the provision program according to the present application are not limited by this embodiment. Also, in each of the following embodiments, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions are omitted.

[1. embodiment]
The providing process realized by the providing apparatus and the like of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of provision processing according to the embodiment. Note that in FIG. 1, the provision processing and the like according to the embodiment are realized by the settlement server 10, which is an example of the provision device according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, the provision processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a payment server 10, a user terminal 100, and a business operator terminal 200. The payment server 10, the user terminal 100, and the business terminal 200 are connected to communicate with each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 5, for example). The network N is, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet. The provision processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 may include a plurality of payment servers 10, a plurality of user terminals 100, and a plurality of business operator terminals 200. FIG.

A settlement server 10 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device that executes provision processing according to the embodiment, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the payment server 10 provides an electronic payment service related to electronic payment using the user terminal 100 . For example, the settlement server 10 manages the account of the provider (operator) of the transaction object and the account of the user to whom the transaction object is provided, and transfers electronic money between accounts according to the payment request from the user. By doing so, various settlements are realized. In addition, electronic money may be, for example, points or currency used independently by various companies, or may be electronically tradable currency provided by the state such as Japanese yen and dollars. good.

The settlement server 10 also provides a pre-order service for restaurants. For example, the payment server 10 provides a pre-order service in an application (mini-app) activated within an application for electronic payment using the user terminal 100 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a "payment application"). Hereinafter, applications that provide pre-ordering services may be simply referred to as "pre-ordering apps."

For example, the payment server 10 manages an electronic payment service (in other words, controls processing related to the electronic payment service) and a payment management unit manages the pre-order service (in other words, controls processing related to the pre-order service). and an order management department. Then, the payment management unit and the order management unit each use a common key (for example, an order number for identifying an order from a user via the pre-order service) to identify the contents of an order from a user (for example, a transaction target, payment amount), and execute processing related to each service.

A user terminal 100 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by a user. The user terminal 100 is realized by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC (Personal Computer), a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. In addition, the user terminal 100 displays information distributed by the settlement server 10 using a web browser or application. Note that the example shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the user terminal 100 is a smart phone.

A business operator terminal 200 shown in FIG. 1 is an information processing device used by a business operator who provides a transaction target to a user. The business terminal 200 is realized by, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like. In addition, the operator terminal 200 displays information delivered by the settlement server 10 using a web browser or an application. Note that the example shown in FIG. 1 shows a case where the business terminal 200 is a smart phone.

When the user terminal 100 and the business operator terminal 200 receive control information for realizing predetermined information processing from the settlement server 10, the user terminal 100 and the business terminal 200 implement the information processing according to the control information. Here, the control information includes, for example, a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark), a style sheet language such as CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), a programming language such as Java (registered trademark), and a markup language such as HTML (HyperText Markup Language). It is written in up language or the like. Note that the predetermined application itself distributed from the settlement server 10 may be regarded as the control information.

[1-1. Payment using the user terminal 100]
Here, an example of payment (electronic payment) using the user terminal 100 will be described prior to the providing process executed by the payment server 10. FIG. In the following description, a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) placed at the store A, which indicates store identification information for identifying the store A, is used by the user U. An example of settlement using the personal terminal 100 will be described, but the embodiment is not limited to this. An example of settlement described below is also applicable when any user uses any user terminal 100 to make a payment at any store. The store identification information may be not only a QR code (registered trademark) but also a bar code, a predetermined mark, a number, or the like.

For example, when the user U uses or purchases a payment target (transaction target) such as various products and services at the store A, the user U uses a payment application installed in advance on the user terminal 100. to start. Then, the user U photographs the store identification information installed in the store A via the payment application. In such a case, the user terminal 100 displays a screen for inputting the price to be settled, and accepts the input of the payment amount from the user U or the salesclerk at the store A. FIG. Then, the user terminal 100 provides user identification information for identifying the user U, store identification information (or information indicated by the store identification information, that is, information indicating the store A (for example, store ID)), and settlement information. payment information indicating the amount of money to be sent to the payment server 10;

In such a case, the settlement server 10 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the settlement amount from the account of user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of store A indicated by the store identification information. Then, the settlement server 10 transmits a notification that the settlement has been completed to the user terminal 100 . In such a case, the user terminal 100 notifies that the payment has been made with electronic money by outputting a screen indicating that the payment has been completed or a predetermined voice.

Note that the settlement using the user terminal 100 is not limited to the processing described above. For example, the payment using the user terminal 100 may be made using a store terminal installed in the store A. For example, the user terminal 100 displays user identification information for identifying the user U on the screen. In such a case, the store terminal installed at the store A reads the user identification information displayed on the user terminal 100, (for example, a user ID)), the amount of payment, and information identifying the store A are transmitted to the payment server 10 . In such a case, the settlement server 10 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the settlement amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A, and transfers it to the store terminal of the store A or the user. The terminal 100 may be notified that the payment has been made by outputting a screen or a predetermined voice indicating that the payment has been completed.

In addition, settlement using the user terminal 100 includes not only the process of transferring electronic money from an account charged with electronic money in advance by the user U to the account of the store A, but also a credit card pre-registered by the user U, for example. Payment may be made using a card. In such a case, for example, the user terminal 100 may transfer electronic money for the settlement amount to the account of the store A, and may request the settlement amount from the operating company of the user U's credit card. .

[1-2. Overview of Embodiment]
Conventionally, as a technology for providing users with information in response to a request from an advertiser or the like via a network, service information related to the service provided by the advertiser is combined with pre-registered advertisement information. There have been proposed technologies for generating and distributing advertisements based on However, such technology only distributes advertisements corresponding to the search keyword entered by the user from among the generated advertisement group, and it is said that information corresponding to the platform used by the user can be provided. is not limited.

Therefore, the settlement server 10 executes provision processing according to the embodiment. Information processing executed by the settlement server 10 will be described below with reference to FIG. In the following description, an example is shown in which the user terminal 100 is used by the user U and the business operator terminal 200 is used by the business operator M1 who manages the store A. FIG. Further, in the following description, the user terminal 100 may be identified with the user U, and the business operator terminal 200 may be identified with the business operator M1 and the store A. That is, hereinafter, the user U can be read as the user terminal 100, and the business M1 and the store A can be read as the business terminal 200.

Further, in the following description, store A that accepts payment from the user using the electronic payment service provided by the payment server 10 (that is, a member store of the electronic payment service) is a member store of the pre-order service, Provide products (food and beverages) to users via the pre-order service. For example, business operator M1 registers in the payment server 10 product information related to a product to be traded (for example, a take-out product) to be provided to the user using the electronic payment service, and receives a request from the user via the pre-order service. Receive orders and then provide products to customers who visit the store.

Also, in the following description, the payment server 10 registers product information including product name, price, description text, product image, and options (product size, toppings, etc.) that can be added to the product as a pre-order service. It shall be received from the business operator of the affiliated store, etc., and managed in association with store information (eg, store ID, store name, location, etc.).

First, the operator terminal 200 displays a management screen for menus (product information) provided to users in the pre-order service in response to an operation from the operator M1 (step S1). Subsequently, business operator M1 inputs related information related to store A to the management screen (step S2). For example, the business operator M1 associates information temporarily added to the information pre-registered in the pre-order service by the store A, which is information that the business operator M1 wants to appeal to the users regarding the store A and the products offered at the store A. Input to the management screen as information.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 receives related information from the business operator M1 (step S3). For example, the settlement server 10 receives related information including information indicating product #3 and information input to the management screen. In addition, the settlement server 10 receives related information from the operator of each affiliated store of the pre-order service in a similar manner.

Here, an example of a management screen displayed by the operator terminal 200 and an example of related information input by the operator M1 in the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a business operator terminal according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 2, the business terminal 200 displays a screen C11 for managing product information provided to users in the pre-order service. For example, the operator terminal 200 includes product information corresponding to each product provided by the operator M1, a "sold out" switch for switching whether the product is sold out, and a " A screen C11 including an area AR11 for displaying an "appeal" switch or the like is displayed. Here, in the example of FIG. 2, it is assumed that the "appeal" switch corresponding to product #3 has been dragged to the right by business operator M1. In this case, the business terminal 200 changes the screen C11 to the screen C12 for inputting the related information of the product #3.

The operator terminal 200 has an area AR12 for inputting a comment appealing to the user for product #3, an area AR13 for inputting the time for posting related information in the pre-order service, and areas AR12 and AR13. A screen C12 including a button B11 for instructing saving of the input information is displayed. For example, business operator M1 inputs text information posted on the pre-order service as a comment appealing product #3 in area AR12. In addition, business operator M1 inputs in area AR13 the time for posting the text information input in area AR12. Further, when the button B11 is pressed, the operator terminal 200 transmits the information input to the areas AR12 and AR13 to the settlement server 10 as the related information #1.

The time for posting the related information can be set arbitrarily. For example, the operator terminal 200 may specify a period for posting related information #1 (for example, from what time to what time) or a period for posting related information #1 periodically (for example, from what time to what time on what day of the week). Input may be received from business operator M1.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description is continued. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the user U activates a pre-order application within the payment application installed on the user terminal 100 and transmits a request for providing content of the pre-order application to the payment server 10 . In this case, the settlement server 10 calculates the priority of providing the related information received from each business to the user U (step S4). For example, the payment server 10 calculates the priority of each piece of related information based on the distance from the current location of the user U to the location of each store that provides the related information. As a specific example, the payment server 10 calculates a higher priority as the distance from the current position of the user U is shorter, and a lower priority as the distance from the current position is longer. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the settlement server 10 has calculated the highest priority for the related information #1.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 provides related information to the user U via the pre-order application based on the calculated priority (step S5). For example, based on the calculated priority, the settlement server 10 determines which related information to provide to the user U in what order (in other words, executes the related information listing process), and provides the related information. do.

The settlement server 10 also extracts text information (such as comments input by the provider) from the related information. Then, the settlement server 10 classifies (categorizes) the related information based on the extracted text information, and provides the related information based on the classified category. To give a specific example, the settlement server 10 stores related information including "freshly made" in text information, and related information including text information similar to "freshly made" (for example, business operator M1 inputs " The related information #1) including the text information “Freshly baked!” is classified into the category “Freshly made”.

Subsequently, the user terminal 100 displays the content of the pre-order application including related information (step S6). For example, the user terminal 100 displays related information in the order determined in step S5.

Here, an example of content displayed by the user terminal 100 in the above embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram (1) showing an example of a screen of a user terminal according to the embodiment;

As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 100 displays a screen C21, which is an initial display screen when the pre-order application is activated. For example, the user terminal 100 has an area AR21 for inputting the designation of the area where the store (pre-order service member store) is located, an area AR22 for designating the category of the product to be pre-ordered, and the user U An area AR23 that displays contents corresponding to stores located within a predetermined range from the current position of the store (for example, the name of the store, an image of the exterior of the store, an icon, etc.) A screen C21 including a pop-up PU21 corresponding to information is displayed. In the example of FIG. 3, the user terminal 100 displays, in addition to product categories, a category "freshly made" based on information extracted from related information in the area AR22. In addition, the user terminal 100 displays the pop-up PU 21 corresponding to the related information #1 calculated with the highest priority in step S4, and displays the content corresponding to the store A, which is the provider of the related information #1. It is displayed in the area displayed on the initial display screen in the area AR23. When the content corresponding to the store A is selected, the user terminal 100 changes the screen C21 to an order screen for pre-ordering each product provided at the store A. FIG. Further, when the pop-up PU21 is selected, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C22 to transition to an order screen for pre-ordering the product #3. In the example of FIG. 3, it is assumed that the user U has selected an area corresponding to the category "freshly made". In this case, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C21 to transition to a screen C22 displaying related information classified into the category "freshly made".

The user terminal 100 displays an area AR24 that displays related information classified into the category "freshly made" and content corresponding to the store that provides the related information. Here, when the content corresponding to the store is selected, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C22 to transition to an order screen for pre-ordering each product offered at the store. Also, when related information is selected, the user terminal 100 causes the screen C22 to transition to an order screen for pre-ordering the product corresponding to the related information.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description is continued. In the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the user U wishes to place an order in advance for the store A. In this case, the user U causes the user terminal 100 to display an order screen for pre-ordering, and inputs the details of the order to the store A on the screen. (Step S7). For example, the user terminal 100 acquires product information linked to the store A from the payment server 10 in response to an operation from the user U, and displays an order screen showing the acquired product information. Then, the user U inputs the number of orders for each product offered at the store A, options to be given to each product, and the like on the order screen.

Subsequently, the user terminal 100 transmits the entered order details to the settlement server 10 (step S8). For example, in response to an order confirmation operation on the order screen, the user terminal 100 displays order details indicating the number of orders for each product and options to be given to each product, as well as information indicating the store A and the payment amount for the store A ( payment information indicating the total amount of products and options) to the payment server 10. Then, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the first account held by the user U in the electronic payment service to another account held by the user U, Transfer to a second account where U is unavailable for trading. To give a specific example, the settlement server 10 is used for settlement using the above-described user terminal 100, which is a process of transferring electronic money between a plurality of accounts held by the user U in an electronic settlement service. The electronic money for the payment amount is transferred from the first account to be used for the payment to the second account that cannot be used for the payment.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 transmits the details of the order accepted from the user terminal 100 to the business operator terminal 200 (step S9). For example, the settlement server 10 displays a notification (for example, push notification) indicating that an order from the user U has been received on the screen of the business operator terminal 200, and transmits the order details. Then, the business operator terminal 200 displays the order details in a manner that the business operator M1 can check in accordance with the operator M1's selection operation on the displayed notification.

Here, in the example of FIG. 1, it is assumed that the business operator M1 has decided to accept the order from the user U. In this case, the operator terminal 200 transmits information indicating acceptance of the order to the settlement server 10 in response to an operation from the operator M1. The settlement server 10 then transmits the information received from the operator terminal 200 to the user terminal 100 .

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 receives information regarding receipt of the product (step S10). For example, the settlement server 10 receives a notification from the operator terminal 200 that the preparation of the product indicated by the order details has been completed, and receives the information indicating the notification, the date and time when the product can be received, and the product. The user terminal 100 is notified of authentication information (receipt number, etc.) for the purpose. As a result, the user U can visit the store A and present the authentication information to the store clerk at the store A to receive the product. After that, the settlement server 10 receives from the user terminal 100 information indicating whether or not the product has been received.

Subsequently, the settlement server 10 executes settlement processing according to receipt of the product (step S11). For example, when information indicating that a product has been received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the second account of the user U to the business operator M1. will be transferred to an account held by an electronic payment service. On the other hand, when information indicating that the product could not be received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the second account of the user U to the first account. transfer to the account of

In step S8, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the user U in the electronic payment service to the account held by the administrator of the advance order service in the electronic payment service. You can move to In this case, when the information indicating that the product has been received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the manager to the operator M1. Transfer to your existing account. Further, when information indicating that the product could not be received is received from the user terminal 100, the payment server 10 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information from the account held by the administrator to the user U. Transfer to account.

As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment lists related information received from business operators in order of presumed appeal to users, and then provides the information on the pre-order service. be able to. That is, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide information corresponding to the platform used by the user.

[1-3. Regarding cooperation with services related to store information distribution]
In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the payment server 10 provides related information to the user in the pre-order service. You may provide information. Here, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of providing related information on a service related to information distribution of a store, which is a service provided by an application activated within a payment application, will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram (2) showing an example of a screen of the user terminal according to the embodiment; Hereinafter, an application that provides a service related to information distribution of a store may be simply referred to as an "information distribution application".

As shown in FIG. 4, the user terminal 100 displays a screen C31 showing information corresponding to the user's current location when the information distribution application is activated in response to an operation from the user. For example, the user terminal 100 displays an area AR31 that displays map information corresponding to the user's current location, in which an object indicating the location of a member store of the electronic payment service is arranged, and information related to the store. A screen C31 including a button B31 for instructing the display of is displayed. The user terminal 100 on which the button B31 is pressed causes the screen C31 to transition to a screen C32 displaying related information.

The user terminal 100 has an area AR32 for displaying contents corresponding to the store that provides related information (for example, the name of the store, an image of the appearance of the store, an icon, text information related to the store, etc.), and an area AR32 for displaying the store business. A screen C32 including a pop-up PU31 corresponding to related information received from a person or the like and a button B32 for instructing follow-up of the store is displayed. When the content corresponding to the store is selected, the user terminal 100 activates the pre-order application and changes the screen C32 to an order screen for pre-ordering each product offered at the store. Also, when the pop-up PU31 is selected, the user terminal 100 activates the pre-order application and changes the screen C32 to an order screen for pre-ordering the corresponding product. Further, when the button B32 is pressed, the user terminal 100 sends a notification indicating that the related information has been provided when the related information provided by the store followed by the user is provided from the payment server 10. is displayed on the screen of the device itself.

As described above, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment provides related information for services other than the pre-order service, and can attract users to the pre-order service. It can be performed.

[2. Configuration of payment server]
Next, the configuration of the settlement server 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a payment server according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, the settlement server 10 has a communication unit 20, a storage unit 30, and a control unit 40.

(Regarding communication unit 20)
The communication unit 20 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. The communication unit 20 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the user terminal 100, the operator terminal 200, and the like.

(Regarding storage unit 30)
The storage unit 30 is implemented by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 5 , the storage unit 30 has an account database 31 , a business operator information database 32 and a user information database 33 .

(Regarding account database 31)
The account database 31 stores various information about accounts of users, business operators, and pre-order service administrators. Here, an example of information stored in the account database 31 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of an account database according to the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, the account database 31 has items such as "account ID", "owner information", and "account balance".

"Account ID" indicates identification information for identifying an account. "Owner information" indicates information about the owner (user, business operator, pre-order service administrator) who owns (holds) the account. For example, identification information (identifier) for identifying the owner is Stored. "Account balance" indicates the balance of an account owned by a user, business operator, or administrator of the pre-order service.

That is, FIG. 6 shows an example in which the information of the owner of the account identified by the account ID "AID#1" is "user #1" and the account balance is "7800".

(Regarding the business operator information database 32)
The business information database 32 stores various types of information about businesses. Here, an example of information stored in the business operator information database 32 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a business operator information database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 7, the business operator information database 32 includes items such as "business operator ID", "store ID", "account ID", "location", "evaluation information", "credibility", and "transaction target information". have.

"Business ID" indicates identification information for identifying the business. "Store ID" indicates identification information for identifying a store managed by a business operator. "Account ID" indicates identification information for identifying an account owned by the business operator. "Location" indicates the location information (eg, address) of the store managed by the business. The “evaluation information” indicates information based on transaction performance (for example, success or failure of receipt of the transaction object) in the pre-order service, or information based on evaluations (reviews) posted by users. "Credit" indicates the creditworthiness of the business for offering the trade object via the pre-order service.

"Trading object information" indicates information about the trading object provided by the business operator, and has items such as "transaction object ID", "price", and "image", for example. "Transaction object ID" indicates identification information for identifying a transaction object. "Price" indicates the price of the transaction object. "Image" indicates an image of a transaction target.

That is, in FIG. 7, the shop managed by the business operator identified by the business operator ID "MID#1" is identified by the shop ID "SID#1", the location is "location #1", and the business operator is The account owned is identified by the account ID "AID#2", and among the trading objects provided by the business operator, the price of the trading object identified by the trading object ID "TID#1" is "400 yen", and the image is An example of "image #1" is shown.

(Regarding the user information database 33)
The user information database 33 stores various information about users of services provided by the settlement server 10 . An example of information stored in the user information database 33 will now be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user information database according to the embodiment; In the example of FIG. 8, the user information database 33 has items such as "user ID", "payment history", and "usage history".

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying a user. "Payment history" indicates the history of payments made using the electronic payment service, and stores information such as payment recipients (operators), payment targets (transaction targets), and payment amounts. "Usage history" indicates the usage history of the user in various services such as pre-order services and services related to information distribution of stores. Stores information such as stores that the user is following.

That is, FIG. 8 shows an example in which the payment history of the user identified by the user ID "UID#1" is "payment history #1" and the usage history is "usage history #1".

(Regarding the control unit 40)
The control unit 40 is a controller, and various programs stored in a storage device inside the payment server 10 are executed by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like, using the RAM as a work area. It is realized by being executed. Also, the control unit 40 is a controller, and is implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 40 according to the embodiment includes a reception unit 41, a calculation unit 42, a provision unit 43, and a payment processing unit 44, and has information processing functions and actions described below. realize or perform

(Regarding the reception unit 41)
The reception unit 41 receives payment information regarding payment from a user to a business operator. For example, the reception unit 41 uses payment information indicating user identification information that identifies a user, store identification information that is captured via a payment application, and a payment amount input by the user or store clerk. received from the user terminal 100.

Note that the reception unit 41 may receive payment information from the business operator terminal 200 . For example, when the user identification information for identifying the user displayed on the user terminal 100 is read by the operator terminal 200 (store terminal) and the payment is made, the reception unit 41 is received from the operator terminal 200.

In addition, the reception unit 41 may receive an order for a transaction target provided at a predetermined store from a user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1 , the reception unit 41 receives order details for the store A via a pre-order application within a payment application installed on the user terminal 100 .

Further, the receiving unit 41 may receive related information related to a store that receives an order for a transaction target from a user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the receiving unit 41 receives from the business operator terminal 200, as related information, information that the user wants to appeal to about the store A and the products offered at the store A.

Further, the receiving unit 41 may receive a provision period for providing related information. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the accepting unit 41 accepts the time for posting the related information input in the area AR13 of the screen C12.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive related information from a store that receives an order for a transaction target from a user via a predetermined platform that provides a predetermined payment method. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives related information from store A that receives orders for transactions from users via a pre-order application that is activated within the payment application.

Further, after receiving an order for a transaction object from a user via a predetermined platform, the reception unit 41 may receive related information from a store that provides the transaction object to the user who visits the store. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the reception unit 41 receives an order from the user U via the pre-order service, and receives related information from the store A that provides products to the user U who visits after that.

Further, the reception unit 41 may receive the related information from the store that provides the transaction target to the user who visits the store after receiving an order for the transaction target from the user via a predetermined platform. . For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the receiving unit 41 receives related information from store A that receives orders for transactions from users via a pre-order application that provides a pre-order service.

Here, it is conceivable that there is a desire to provide the user with information related to the transaction object during the period in which the transaction object can be provided. Therefore, the receiving unit 41 may receive period information indicating a period during which the transaction target can be provided at the store. For example, the receiving unit 41 receives period information indicating business hours of a store, a specific period (for example, lunchtime) during which a transaction target to be appealed by related information is provided, and the like.

Further, it is assumed that relevant information received from stores with high credit in the pre-order service does not contain exaggeration or falsehood. Therefore, the receiving unit 41 may determine whether or not to receive related information from the store based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction object via a predetermined platform. For example, the reception unit 41 selects a store based on the credit score, which is calculated to be higher for a store with a smaller deviation between the information provided to the administrator or user of the pre-order service and the actual behavior in the pre-order service. determines whether or not to accept related information from. To give a specific example, the reception unit 41 is responsible for stores that comply with the business hours registered in the pre-order service, the time until the transaction object is provided to the user, etc. It is determined not to accept related information from shops whose credit is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold, based on the credit score calculated higher as the degree of matching between the image of the transaction object and the transaction object actually provided to the user is higher.

(Regarding the calculator 42)
The calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of providing related information based on a predetermined index regarding the store. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the calculation unit 42 refers to the business information database 32, the user information database 33, the information indicated by the related information, etc., and calculates the priority for providing the related information received from the store. do.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the distance from the location of the user who is the destination of the related information to the location of the store. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of each piece of related information based on the distance from the current location of the user U to the location of each store that provides the related information.

Note that the calculation unit 42 calculates the location of the store, which is the provider of the related information, from the location of the user's location (for example, home, work, school, travel route, etc.) estimated based on the history of location information. Priority may be calculated based on the distance to the location. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the distance from the location of the base of the user is shorter, and a lower priority as the distance from the location of the base is longer.

Here, for example, if the related information appeals that the transaction target (food) is freshly prepared, the transaction target may be sold out at the end of the relevant information provision period set by the store. , a situation in which the transaction target cannot be said to be freshly made. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the remaining period of the provision period. For example, if the related information appeals that the transaction target is freshly made or that the transaction target has a limited number of sales (in other words, the the longer the remaining period of the provision period (in other words, the higher the freshness of the related information), the higher the priority, and the shorter the remaining period of the provision period, the lower the priority. calculate.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority for the related information received from the store as the remaining time of the business hours of the store is longer, and a lower priority as the remaining time is shorter. In addition, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of the related information higher as the remaining time of providing the transaction object to be appealed by the related information is longer, and calculates the priority lower as the remaining time is shorter.

Furthermore, there may be a desire to increase the appeal effect by preferentially providing related information corresponding to the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user to whom the related information is provided and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the difference between the price range of the transaction target ordered by the user through the pre-order service and the price range of the transaction target provided by the store that provides the related information is smaller. The higher the difference, the lower the priority calculated. In addition, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the difference between the price range of the transaction target ordered by the user through the pre-order service and the price of the transaction target indicated by the related information is smaller, and the priority is higher as the difference is larger. is calculated to be lower.

Furthermore, there may be a desire to enhance the appeal effect by preferentially providing related information according to the user's hobbies and tastes. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the attribute of the user to whom the related information is provided. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates related information received from a store corresponding to an attribute (demographic attribute or psychographic attribute) estimated from the user's usage history in various services, or related information related to a transaction target corresponding to the attribute. is calculated with a higher priority.

Furthermore, at the timing when the user uses the pre-order service (in other words, when the user is hungry), by preferentially providing related information received from stores that can quickly provide the transaction target, convenience It is conceivable that there is a demand to improve the appeal and appeal of the product. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the time from when the order is received via a predetermined platform until the store provides the transaction target to the user. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the time until the store provides the transaction target, or the time estimated based on the store's track record of providing the transaction target in the pre-order service. As a specific example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the time until the store provides the transaction target to the user is shorter, and a lower priority as the time is longer.

Note that the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the time until the transaction target indicated by the related information is provided to the user.

Furthermore, by calculating the priority based on store evaluations (reviews, etc.) by users, etc., there may be a desire to preferentially provide related information received from highly appealing stores. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the store's evaluation on a predetermined platform. For example, the calculation unit 42 may include store reviews posted by users who have placed orders using the pre-order service, store performance in the pre-order service (for example, the number of orders, success or failure of delivery of the transaction target, etc.). etc.), the priority of the related information received from the store is calculated. As a specific example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the evaluation is higher, and a lower priority as the evaluation is lower.

Further, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the number of orders received by the store via a predetermined platform within a predetermined period. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority for related information received from a store that received a larger number of orders through the pre-order service during the most recent predetermined period, and calculates a higher priority for a smaller number of orders. is calculated to be lower.

Furthermore, it is assumed that related information received from stores with high credibility in the pre-order service does not contain exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, and there is a desire to preferentially provide such related information. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the store's creditworthiness regarding the provision of the transaction object via a predetermined platform. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the trustworthiness of the store that provides the related information is higher, and calculates a lower priority as the trustworthiness is lower.

Furthermore, there may be a desire to preferentially provide related information indicating a transaction object with a high appeal effect. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority as the number of orders for the transaction object indicated by the related information or the number of the transaction object placed in the virtual shopping basket in the pre-order service increases. The lower the priority is calculated.

Furthermore, there may be a demand to determine the priority of providing related information according to the bid amount from the store. Therefore, the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority based on the bid amount set by the store for providing the related information. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates a higher priority for related information with a higher bid amount set by the store, and a lower priority for a lower bid amount.

Here, the bid amount is a fee provided by the store to the manager of a predetermined platform, and is an amount set as a reward for presenting information or the like. For example, when the related information set by the store is browsed, when the related information is tapped, or when the related information is tapped and then the user orders the transaction object corresponding to the related information Secondly, the amount set by the store as the bid amount is collected from the store. For example, the settlement server 10 collects the price of the transaction object from the account of the user who ordered the transaction object, transfers the bid amount of the collected price to the account used by the administrator of the predetermined platform, and transfers the remaining amount. You can deposit money into a store account. The payment server 10 accepts the ratio of the bid amount to the price of the transaction object, and the relevant information with a high acceptance ratio, or the product of the accepted ratio and the price of the transaction object (that is, the bid amount) is high. Related information may be provided with priority.

Note that the calculation unit 42 may calculate the priority by combining a plurality of the above processes. For example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the distance from the location of the user to the location of the store, the remaining period of the related information provision period, the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user, the attributes of the user, and the store using the transaction target. Time until provision to the customer, evaluation of the store, number of orders received by the store within a predetermined period, creditworthiness of the store, provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information, and the store for the provision of related information The priority may be calculated based on the bid amount set by .

(Regarding the providing unit 43)
The providing unit 43 provides the related information received by the receiving unit 41 to the user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the user U with the related information #1 received from the operator terminal 200 .

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information to the user via a predetermined platform based on the priority calculated by the calculating unit 42 . For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 provides the related information #1 calculated with the highest priority so that it is displayed on the initial display screen of the user terminal 100 when the pre-order application is activated. do.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information in a display mode based on priority. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the providing unit 43 determines which related information to provide to the user U in what order based on the calculated priority, and provides the related information.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information received from a store that the user is following on a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 3, the providing unit 43 provides related information received from stores followed by the user in services related to information distribution of stores, which is a service provided by an application activated within a payment application. .

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information during the provision period accepted by the accepting unit 41 . For example, the providing unit 43 provides the related information during a period set by the provider store.

Further, the providing unit 43 may provide related information during the period indicated by the period information. For example, the providing unit 43 provides the related information during business hours of the store or during a specific period during which the transaction target to be appealed by the related information is provided.

In addition, when the related information is selected by the user, the providing unit 43 may provide the user with content for accepting an order for the transaction target corresponding to the related information via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 2, when the pop-up PU21 displayed on the user terminal 100 is selected, or when the related information displayed on the screen C22 is selected, the providing unit 43 selects Provide content for pre-ordering products.

Here, for example, there may be a desire to enhance the appealing effect of the related information by providing the related information at the timing when the user is estimated to be hungry. Therefore, the providing unit 43 may provide related information at the timing when the user orders the transaction target via a predetermined platform. For example, the provision unit 43 estimates the timing at which the user places an order based on the usage history of the user's pre-order service, and provides the related information at the estimated timing. In addition, the providing unit 43 estimates the timing at which the user eats based on the usage history of the user's electronic payment service (for example, the date and time of payment to the restaurant), and provides related information at the estimated timing. do.

Furthermore, if the transaction target corresponding to the related information is limited in quantity, there may be a demand to stop providing the related information when it is sold out. Therefore, the provision unit 43 may determine whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. For example, the providing unit 43 determines whether or not the number of transaction objects ordered on the pre-order service has reached the inventory quantity of the transaction objects set by the store, and if the inventory quantity is reached, the transaction Stop providing relevant information corresponding to the subject. Further, the providing unit 43 determines whether or not the number of sales of the transaction object acquired from a store terminal (for example, a POS (Pont of Sales) terminal) has reached the inventory quantity of the transaction object set by the store. , stop providing related information corresponding to the transaction object when the inventory quantity is reached.

Furthermore, depending on the store, it may be possible to estimate the status of the store and the status of the transaction target provided by the store according to the business hours and the elapsed period of the period during which the specific transaction target is provided. . Therefore, the providing unit 43 may provide the user with information corresponding to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information. For example, the providing unit 43 determines that the food provided by the store is freshly prepared during a predetermined period (for example, 30 minutes) after the start of business during the business hours of the store that provides food that can be prepared in advance. Provide information on the Pre-Order Service that indicates that

(Regarding the payment processing unit 44)
The payment processing unit 44 executes payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 41 . For example, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user indicated by the user ID to the account of the store indicated by the shop ID.

In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 may execute processing based on order details received from the user via a predetermined platform. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the electronic money equivalent to the payment amount indicated by the payment information corresponding to the order content from the first account held by the user U in the electronic payment service to the user U. is transferred to a second account which is held by U and which cannot be used by user U for transactions. Then, upon receipt of the product, the payment processing unit 44 transfers the second account of the user U to the account held by the business operator M1 in the electronic payment service.

[3. Information processing flow]
A procedure of provision processing of the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9 . FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of provision processing according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the payment server 10 receives related information related to the store from the store (step S101). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 calculates the priority of providing related information based on a predetermined index regarding the store (step S102). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 provides related information to the user via a predetermined platform based on the calculated priority (step S103). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 receives an order for a transaction target from the user via a predetermined platform (step S104). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 transmits the details of the order to the store (step S105). Subsequently, the settlement server 10 executes settlement processing according to the receipt of the transaction object (step S106), and terminates the processing.

[4. Modification]
The above-described embodiment is an example, and various modifications and applications are possible.

[4-1. Services provided by the payment server 10]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the payment server 10 provides a pre-order service for food and drink has been described, but the transaction target in the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to such an example. For example, the payment server 10 may provide a pre-order service for various transaction objects other than food and drink. The settlement server 10 may also provide services related to service reservations.

The payment server 10 may also provide a service of providing the user with surplus inventory (for example, food and drink ingredients) in the store. In this case, the payment server 10 may receive relevant information indicating that surplus inventory has been generated at the store and provide it to the user.

Moreover, the service provided by the payment server 10 is not limited to a service in which a user receives an order to be traded before visiting a store and provides take-out items. For example, the settlement server 10 may provide a service in which an order for a transaction object is received before the user visits the store, and the transaction object is provided to the user at the store.

Further, the service provided by the settlement server 10 is not limited to the service of accepting orders for transactions before the user visits the store. For example, the settlement server 10 may provide a service of accepting orders for transactions to be made to a store after the user has visited the store and taken a seat at a table or the like installed in the store.

Further, the services provided by the settlement server 10 are not limited to services in which money is exchanged. For example, payment server 10 may provide services related to the provision of food supplied by a food bank. In this case, the payment server 10 accepts a request from the user for the provision of food supplied by the food bank, notifies the user of information such as whether the food can be provided and where the food is provided, and confirms whether the food has been received. Information indicating whether or not is received from the user.

[4-2. About processing mode]
Of the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, and conversely, all of the processes described as being manually performed can be performed manually. Alternatively, some can be done automatically by known methods. In addition, information including processing procedures, specific names, various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be arbitrarily changed unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the illustrated information.

Also, each component of each device illustrated is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to the one shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in arbitrary units according to various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Moreover, each of the embodiments described above can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

[5. effect〕
As described above, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment has the reception unit 41, the calculation unit 42, the provision unit 43, and the payment processing unit 44. The reception unit 41 receives payment information regarding payment from a user to a business operator. In addition, the reception unit 41 receives an order for a transaction target provided at a predetermined store from a user via a predetermined platform. In addition, the reception unit 41 temporarily stores information related to the store, which is registered in advance by the store on the predetermined platform, from the store that receives the order for the transaction target from the user via the predetermined platform. Relevant information that is information to be added to is received. In addition, the reception unit 41 receives related information from stores that receive orders for transactions from users via a predetermined platform that provides predetermined payment means. Further, after receiving an order for a transaction object from a user via a predetermined platform, the reception unit 41 receives related information from a store that provides the transaction object to the user who visits the store. The calculation unit 42 calculates the priority of providing related information based on a predetermined index regarding the store. The providing unit 43 provides the related information received by the receiving unit 41 to the user via a predetermined platform. Also, the providing unit 43 provides related information to the user via a predetermined platform based on the priority calculated by the calculating unit 42 . Further, the providing unit 43 provides related information in a display mode based on priority. In addition, when the related information is selected by the user, the providing unit 43 provides the user with content for receiving an order for the transaction target corresponding to the related information via a predetermined platform. The payment processing unit 44 executes payment processing according to the payment information received by the reception unit 41 . In addition, the settlement processing unit 44 may execute processing based on order details received from the user via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information received from business operators after listing them in order of presumed appeal to users. It is possible to provide the user with the information that has been attached.

Also, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the receiving unit 41 receives a provision period for providing related information. Then, the providing unit 43 provides the related information during the provision period accepted by the accepting unit 41 . The receiving unit 41 also receives period information indicating a period during which the transaction object can be provided at the store. Then, the providing unit 43 provides the related information during the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information in an appropriate period, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the receiving unit 41 determines whether or not to receive related information from the store based on the store's creditworthiness regarding the provision of the transaction object via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information received from shops that are assumed not to contain exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, so that the accuracy of the information provided to the user can be ensured. can be guaranteed.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the distance from the location of the user who is the destination of the related information to the location of the store.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information located in the vicinity of the user's position, so that the effect of appeal can be improved.

Also, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the remaining period of the provision period. Further, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can change the priority of providing related information according to changes in the state of the transaction object that changes over time, thereby improving convenience. .

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user to whom the related information is provided and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. to calculate the priority.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information corresponding to the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user, thereby improving the appeal effect.

Further, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the attribute of the user who is the recipient of the related information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information according to the tastes and preferences of the user, so that the effect of appeal can be improved.

In addition, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 determines the priority based on the time from when the order is received via a predetermined platform until the store provides the transaction target to the user. calculate.

As a result, the payment server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information received from stores that can quickly provide the transaction object at the timing when the user uses the pre-order service, which is convenient. It is possible to improve the quality and appeal effect.

Also, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the store's evaluation on a predetermined platform. Further, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the number of orders received by the store via a predetermined platform within a predetermined period.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can calculate the priority based on the evaluation of the store by the user, etc., so that the related information received from the store with high appeal can be provided preferentially. can be done.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the store's creditworthiness regarding the provision of the transaction object via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can preferentially provide related information that is assumed not to contain exaggerated expressions or falsehoods, so that the accuracy of the information provided to the user can be ensured.

Also, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information based on the provision status of the transaction target, and therefore can preferentially provide the related information indicating the transaction target with a high appeal effect.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the calculation unit 42 calculates the priority based on the bid amount set by the store for providing the related information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information according to the amount of money or the like to the source of the related information, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, in the payment server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides related information received from stores that the user is following on a predetermined platform.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide related information about the store that the user is interested in, so that the effect of appealing the related information can be improved.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides related information at the timing when the user orders the transaction target via a predetermined platform.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can provide the related information at the timing when the user is estimated to be hungry, so that the appeal effect of the related information can be improved.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the provision unit 43 determines whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can stop providing the related information when the transaction target corresponding to the related information is sold out, thereby improving convenience.

In addition, in the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment, for example, the providing unit 43 provides the user with information corresponding to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information.

As a result, the settlement server 10 according to the embodiment can calculate the business hours of the store, the state of the store estimated according to the elapsed period of the period during which the specific transaction object is provided, and the state of the transaction object provided by the store. Since the information based on the information can be provided, the convenience can be improved.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Also, the settlement server 10 according to each of the embodiments described above is implemented by, for example, a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. The settlement server 10 will be described below as an example. FIG. 10 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the settlement server. Computer 1000 has CPU 1100 , RAM 1200 , ROM 1300 , HDD 1400 , communication interface (I/F) 1500 , input/output interface (I/F) 1600 and media interface (I/F) 1700 .

The CPU 1100 operates based on programs stored in the ROM 1300 or HDD 1400 and controls each section. The ROM 1300 stores a boot program executed by the CPU 1100 when the computer 1000 is started up, a program depending on the hardware of the computer 1000, and the like.

The HDD 1400 stores programs executed by the CPU 1100, data used by the programs, and the like. Communication interface 1500 receives data from another device via communication network 500 (corresponding to network N in the embodiment) and sends it to CPU 1100, and also transmits data generated by CPU 1100 via communication network 500 to other devices. Send to device.

The CPU 1100 controls output devices such as displays and printers, and input devices such as keyboards and mice, through an input/output interface 1600 . CPU 1100 acquires data from an input device via input/output interface 1600 . Also, CPU 1100 outputs the generated data to an output device via input/output interface 1600 .

Media interface 1700 reads programs or data stored in recording medium 1800 and provides them to CPU 1100 via RAM 1200 . CPU 1100 loads such a program from recording medium 1800 onto RAM 1200 via media interface 1700, and executes the loaded program. The recording medium 1800 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) or a PD (Phase change rewritable disc), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. etc.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the settlement server 10 , the CPU 1100 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 40 by executing programs loaded on the RAM 1200 . Moreover, each data in the storage device of the settlement server 10 is stored in the HDD 1400 . CPU 1100 of computer 1000 reads these programs from recording medium 1800 and executes them, but as another example, these programs may be obtained from another device via a predetermined communication network.

[7. others〕
As described above, some of the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on the drawings. It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

In addition, the configuration of the settlement server 10 described above can be flexibly changed, for example, by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like, depending on the function.

Further, the "unit" described in the claims can be read as "means", "circuit", or the like. For example, the reception unit can be read as reception means or a reception circuit.

10 settlement server 20 communication unit 30 storage unit 31 account database 32 business operator information database 33 user information database 40 control unit 41 reception unit 42 calculation unit 43 provision unit 44 payment processing unit 100 user terminal 200 business operator terminal

Claims (26)

Provide content for entering comments on the transaction target selected from the transaction target to the store that accepts pre-orders for the transaction target from the user via the prescribed platform, and the information entered in the content, a reception unit that receives related information that is temporarily added to information that the store has pre-registered on the predetermined platform;
a providing unit that provides the related information received by the receiving unit to the user via the predetermined platform together with the image of the trading object corresponding to the related information;
The receiving unit receives from the store, as the related information, the information for each item to be traded and the posting time for the information for each item, which the store has input as the comment to the content,
The providing unit temporarily adds the information for each item to the information pre-registered in the predetermined platform by the store at the posting time of the information for each item, and provides the information to the user. A providing device characterized by: a calculation unit that calculates the priority of providing the related information based on a predetermined index related to the store;
The providing unit
The provision device according to claim 1, wherein the related information is provided based on the priority calculated by the calculation unit. The reception unit
Receiving a provision period for providing the relevant information,
The providing unit
3. The provision device according to claim 2, wherein the related information is provided during the provision period accepted by the acceptance unit. The calculation unit
The provision device according to claim 3, wherein the priority is calculated based on the remaining period of the provision period. The reception unit
Receiving period information indicating the period during which the transaction object can be provided at the store,
The providing unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the related information is provided during the period indicated by the period information. The calculation unit
The providing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the priority is calculated based on the remaining period of the period indicated by the period information. The providing unit
7. The providing device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the information is provided to the user according to the elapsed period of the period indicated by the period information. The calculation unit
The provision device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the priority is calculated based on the provision status of the transaction object corresponding to the related information. The providing unit
The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 8, wherein it is determined whether or not to provide the related information based on the provision status of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. The providing unit
10. The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein the related information is provided in a display mode based on the priority. The calculation unit
11. The provision according to any one of claims 2 to 10, wherein the priority is calculated based on the distance from the location of the user who is the destination of the related information to the location of the store. Device. The calculation unit
2. The priority is calculated based on the price range of the transaction target purchased by the user who is the destination of the related information and the price range of the transaction target corresponding to the related information. 12. The delivery device according to any one of 11 to 11. The calculation unit
13. The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the priority is calculated based on an attribute of a user to whom the related information is provided. The calculation unit
Any one of claims 2 to 13, wherein the priority is calculated based on the time from when the order is accepted via the predetermined platform to when the store provides the transaction object to the user. or a provider according to one of the preceding claims. The calculation unit
The provision device according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein the priority is calculated based on the evaluation of the store on the predetermined platform. The calculation unit
The provision according to any one of claims 2 to 15, wherein said priority is calculated based on the number of orders received by said store via said predetermined platform within a predetermined period of time. Device. The calculation unit
17. The provision device according to any one of claims 2 to 16, wherein said priority is calculated based on credit of said store regarding provision of transaction objects via said predetermined platform. The calculation unit
18. The providing device according to any one of claims 2 to 17, wherein the priority is calculated based on a bid amount set by the store for providing the related information. The providing unit
19. The providing device according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the related information is provided at the timing when the user orders the trading object via the predetermined platform. The providing unit
20. The provision device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, which provides the related information received from the store that the user is following on the predetermined platform. The reception unit
21. It is determined whether or not to accept the related information from the store based on the creditworthiness of the store regarding the provision of the transaction object via the predetermined platform. 2. The delivery device described in . The providing unit
From claim 1, characterized in that when the related information is selected by the user, the user is provided with content for receiving an order for the transaction object corresponding to the related information via the predetermined platform. 22. The delivery device of any one of 21. The reception unit
23. The related information according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the related information is received from the store that receives orders for transactions from users via the predetermined platform that provides predetermined payment means. delivery device. The reception unit
from claim 1, wherein after receiving an order for a transaction object from a user via the predetermined platform, the related information is received from the store that provides the transaction object to the user who visits the store. 24. A provider according to any one of 23. A computer-implemented method of providing, comprising:
Provide content for entering comments on the transaction target selected from the transaction target to the store that accepts pre-orders for the transaction target from the user via the prescribed platform, and the information entered in the content, a receiving step of receiving as related information, which is information temporarily added to the information pre-registered by the store on the predetermined platform;
a providing step of providing the related information received by the receiving step to the user via the predetermined platform together with the image of the trading object corresponding to the related information;
The receiving step receives from the store, as the related information, the information for each item to be traded and the posting time for the information for each item, which the store has input as the comment to the content,
In the providing step, the information for each item is temporarily added to the information pre-registered in the predetermined platform by the store at the publication time of the information for each item, and provided to the user. A provision method characterized by: Provide content for entering comments on the transaction target selected from the transaction target to the store that accepts pre-orders for the transaction target from the user via the prescribed platform, and the information entered in the content, a reception procedure for receiving as related information, which is temporarily added to the information pre-registered by the store on the predetermined platform;
A providing program for causing a computer to execute a providing procedure for providing the related information received by the receiving procedure together with the image of the trading object corresponding to the related information to the user via the predetermined platform There is
The receiving procedure includes receiving from the store, as the related information, information for each item to be traded and a posting time for the information for each item, which the store has input into the content as the comment;
In the providing procedure, the information for each item is temporarily added to the information pre-registered on the predetermined platform by the store at the posting time of the information for each item, and provided to the user. An offer program characterized by:

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