JP7234430B2 - Information processing device, information processing method and information processing program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Conventionally, there has been disclosed a technique for distributing a list of coupons for each store based on store usage information (purchase frequency, number of purchases, time of purchase).

JP 2020-13575 A

However, the conventional technology described above only distributes a list of coupons for each store, and does not take into consideration the problem that users may not follow up on each store after the coupons have been distributed.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object of the present application is to allow users to automatically follow stores that provide coupons.

The information processing device according to the present application is provided by a store that can use a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device, and for a coupon that is automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store, the above a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon when the user of the terminal presses an acquisition button ; and the user selects the store that provided the coupon. When it is determined that the follower has been automatically followed, information on the store that provided the coupon is automatically delivered to the terminal device of the user determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon. and a distribution unit that

According to one aspect of the embodiment, the user can automatically follow the store that provided the coupon.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of coupon selection from a coupon list by the user. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of automatic application of coupons at the time of settlement. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing system according to the embodiment; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a terminal device according to the embodiment; FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the embodiment; FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a user information database. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a payment information database. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a distribution information database. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration;

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

[1. Outline of information processing method]
First, an outline of an information processing method performed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of an information processing method according to an embodiment. In FIG. 1, an example will be described in which the user is automatically made to follow the store that provided the coupon.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the information processing system 1 includes a terminal device 10 and an information providing device 100 . The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 are communicably connected to each other by wire or wirelessly via a network N (see FIG. 4).

The terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet used by the user U, and communicates with an arbitrary server device via a wireless communication network such as 4G (Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution). It is a portable terminal device that can The terminal device 10 has a screen such as a liquid crystal display, which has a touch panel function. Accepts various operations. An operation performed on an area where content is displayed on the screen may be an operation on the content. In addition, the terminal device 10 may be an information processing device such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer) or a notebook PC as well as a smart device.

The information providing device 100 provides a coupon that can be used in a payment method using the terminal device 10 and is provided by a store that can use the payment method, and also allows the user to access the store that provided the coupon. It is an information processing device that automatically follows U, and is realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. For example, the information providing device 100 is a payment server that provides an electronic payment service regarding payment using the terminal device 10 . Note that the content of the coupon may be a discount from the settlement amount, but in this embodiment, it is assumed to be a return. In the case of a discount from the payment amount, it is used once at the time of payment, but in the case of a return, the return points are given after the payment, thereby permanently encouraging the user U to use the electronic payment service. can.

In the present embodiment, the information providing apparatus 100 provides a coupon list that collectively manages coupons that use electronic payment as a condition (coupons that can only be used with a specific payment method at the time of payment). When a desired coupon (a coupon to be used) is selected from the list of coupons by operating the terminal device 10, it is automatically determined that the user U has followed the store that provided the coupon, and the user U The recommendation information (recommendation) regarding the store is automatically delivered to U. Even if the user U who received the coupon does not use the coupon, the store is automatically followed. There are merits beyond simple coupon distribution, such as being able to notify and provide information. In practice, the information providing apparatus 100 automatically distributes recommendation information regarding not only the coupon provider store selected by the user U, but also all coupon provider stores included in the coupon list. You may

Here, the information providing apparatus 100 automatically distributes information about each store and coupons as recommendation information. For example, when the user U uses the terminal device 10 to display a predetermined site or activate a predetermined application (app), the information providing apparatus 100 provides information about the store that provides the coupon (introductory article about the store, (Notices from stores, etc.) and information related to the coupon are displayed preferentially. As the predetermined site or predetermined application, there are sites and applications such as media, maps (including route maps, transfer guidance, and route search), SNS (Social Networking Service), videos, games, and the like. For example, the information providing apparatus 100 causes the user U to display the above information on the terminal device 10 in a conspicuous place or in a predetermined area on the screen of a predetermined site or predetermined application. Further, when the predetermined site or predetermined application is a map, the information providing apparatus 100 may map and display the location corresponding to the store on the map.

In addition, the information providing device 100 periodically or at a predetermined timing notifies the terminal device 10 of the user U of information indicating that a coupon has been distributed (a notification such as "a coupon has been issued"). do. In addition, when the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time (for example, one month) after being distributed, or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching, the information providing apparatus 100 provides information indicating that the coupon has been distributed. A push notification is sent to the terminal device 10 of the user U. At this time, the information providing device 100 may notify the terminal device 10 of the user U of information about the store that provided the coupon and information about the coupon.

Here, coupons of various types can be applied. For example, the coupon may be a store resource that uses a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) for payment. In the case of store funds, when the coupon is used, the "value obtained by subtracting the return amount or the amount corresponding to the return rate stated on the coupon from the settlement amount" is subtracted from the user's account, and the store account is charged with "the settlement amount A value obtained by subtracting the amount according to the stated return amount or return rate” is added. A commission for setting the coupon may be set. The commission may be a specified amount (commission amount) or a percentage of the settlement amount (commission rate). In this case, the "value obtained by subtracting the return amount or the return rate indicated on the coupon from the settlement amount" will be subtracted from the user's account, and the store account will be credited with "the settlement amount minus the return amount or return rate indicated on the coupon." A value obtained by subtracting the corresponding amount and the commission" is added, and the "commission" is added to the platform provider account. The order of coupons may be changed based on the amount or percentage of such fees. For example, a coupon with a larger ratio value or larger amount value may be preferentially provided. , may be displayed.

Further, electronic payment is payment using the terminal device 10, such as electronic money payment, credit card payment, bank payment, carrier payment, ID payment, and convenience store payment. However, these are only examples. In this embodiment, electronic money settlement will be described as an example.

In addition, the store may be, for example, a retail store such as a supermarket, convenience store, mass retailer, drug store, discount store, home center, warehouse type store, etc., or a restaurant, fast food store, cafe, bar, etc. It may be a department store's cosmetics floor or clothing floor sales floor or counter, or it may be a tenant such as an office in an office building or a commercial building. It may be a vending machine or a self-service drink/food sales service in an office (such as a confectionery service). Moreover, the store is not limited to being indoors, and may be outdoors. That is, the store may be an outdoor site of a certain size. For example, the store may be a temporary store such as a stall or a tent.

Also, the store may exist at the entrance/exit of the facility, inside the facility, or in the vicinity of the facility. Facilities include, for example, large-scale commercial facilities (department stores/shopping centers/outlet malls/underground malls), large-scale leisure facilities (theme parks/amusement parks/playgrounds/zoo/aquariums/pools/bathing facilities/parks/gardens/famous places), and cultural facilities. (hall/theater/cinema/museum/museum), railway station, airport, port (boarding), service area (SA), parking area (PA), and the like. Also, the store may be a reception desk, an entrance/exit gate (automatic ticket gate), or the like.

[1-1. Settlement using the terminal device 10]
Here, an example of settlement (electronic settlement) using the terminal device 10 will be described prior to the store follow-up automation processing after coupon provision executed by the information providing apparatus 100 . In the following description, the user U uses a two-dimensional code (QR code (registered trademark)) placed at the store A and indicating the store identification information C for identifying the store A. An example of settlement using the terminal device 10 will be described, but the embodiment is not limited to this. An example of payment described below is also applicable when any user uses any terminal device 10 to make payment at any store. Moreover, the store identification information C 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 installs a payment application ( Start the payment app). Then, the user U photographs the store identification information C installed in the store A via the payment application. In such a case, the terminal device 10 displays a screen for inputting the price to be settled, and accepts the input of the payment amount from the user U or the store clerk M at the store A. FIG. Then, the terminal device 10 identifies user identification information identifying user U (or information indicated by the user identification information, that is, information indicating user U (for example, user ID)) and store A. (or information indicated by the shop identification information C, that is, information indicating the shop A (for example, shop ID)) and payment information indicating the payment amount are transmitted to the information providing apparatus 100 .

In such a case, the information providing apparatus 100 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store A indicated by the store identification information C. The information providing device 100 then transmits a notification to the effect that the payment has been completed to the terminal device 10 . In such a case, the terminal device 10 notifies that the payment has been made with electronic money by outputting a screen or a predetermined sound indicating that the payment has been completed.

Note that the settlement using the terminal device 10 is not limited to the processing described above. For example, the payment using the terminal device 10 may be made using a store terminal installed in the store A. For example, the terminal device 10 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 terminal device 10, and obtains payment information indicating the user identification information, the settlement amount, and the information identifying the store A. to the information providing apparatus 100 . In such a case, the information providing apparatus 100 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 the electronic money to the store terminal or terminal of the store A. The completion of the payment may be notified to the device 10 by outputting a screen or a predetermined voice indicating that the payment has been completed.

In addition, settlement using the terminal device 10 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. may be used for settlement. In such a case, for example, the terminal device 10 may transfer electronic money for the settlement amount to the account of the store A, and may charge the operating company of the user U's credit card for the settlement amount.

[1-2. Regarding store follow-up automation processing after coupon provision]
As shown in FIG. 1, the information providing device 100 collectively manages coupons that can be used in payment means using the terminal device 10 and that are provided by stores that can use the payment means. A list (coupon corner) is provided (step S1).

Subsequently, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (a coupon that the user wants to use) from the list of coupons, the information providing device 100 allows the user U to identify the provider of the coupon. It is automatically determined that the store has been followed (step S2).

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 automatically distributes recommendation information (recommended information) regarding the store that provided the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U (step S3).

For example, the information providing device 100 distributes, as recommendation information, to the terminal device 10 of the user U, an introduction of a coupon target store, a notice from the store (information transmitted by the store), and the like. Note that the information providing apparatus 100 may push notification of an introduction of a coupon target store, a notice from the store, etc. to the terminal device 10 of the user U. etc., may be preferentially displayed.

In practice, the information providing apparatus 100 may automatically distribute recommendation information regarding all coupon-providing shops included in the coupon list regardless of the coupon selection by the user U. In addition, the recommendation information may be automatically distributed by a store-side terminal device, a server device, or the like, without being limited to the information providing device 100 . For example, a terminal device, a server device, or the like on the store side may generate recommendation information in advance, register it in the information providing device 100, and distribute it via the information providing device 100, or use it from the information providing device 100. Information on person U may be provided and directly distributed without going through information providing apparatus 100 .

Subsequently, the user U of the terminal device 10 who has received the recommended information delivered from the information providing device 100 visits the store A, which is the source of the coupon, and uses the terminal device 10 when receiving the transaction target from the store A. to read the store identification information C installed in the store A (step S4). At this time, the coupon is automatically applied regardless of the user U's operation. The return amount for the coupon is displayed on the terminal device 10 of the user U. FIG.

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 acquires payment information regarding payment to the store A from the terminal device 10 (step S5). For example, the information providing device 100 acquires payment information (user ID, payment amount for store A, information identifying store A, and information on coupon use) in the payment method using the payment application described above from the terminal device 10. do.

Subsequently, the information providing device 100 executes payment processing based on the payment information received from the terminal device 10 of the user U (step S6). For example, the information providing apparatus 100 transfers from the account of user U indicated by user identification information (for example, user ID) to the account of store A indicated by store identification information C (for example, store ID), and from the settlement amount The amount of electronic money after subtracting the return amount for the coupon is transferred. Alternatively, the information providing apparatus 100 transfers the electronic money of the settlement amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and also transfers the electronic money of the return amount of the coupon from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. to migrate. For the sake of convenience, the explanation of "fee" is omitted.

[1-3. Coupon selection by the user from the coupon list]
Next, referring to FIG. 2, the selection of coupons from the coupon list by the user U will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of coupon selection by the user U from a coupon list.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user U operates the terminal device 10 and taps the dedicated icon "coupon" from the payment application (step S11). Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a coupon that he/she wants to use from the displayed coupon list (coupon corner) (step S12). Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to tap the "Get Coupon" button on the desired coupon screen (the detailed screen of the coupon that the user wants to use) to acquire the coupon (step S13). ). At this time, any user can browse the coupon list itself, but only the target user U can acquire the coupon. For users other than the target user U, the "get coupon" button is not displayed (or does not become active). For example, a coupon issued to users in a particular segment can only be acquired by users belonging to that segment. Subsequently, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to check the acquired coupons on the my coupon management screen (step S14). In this case, the information providing apparatus 100 automatically distributes the recommendation information regarding the store that provided the coupon, which is included in the my coupon management screen.

[1-4. Regarding the automatic application of coupons at the time of payment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the automatic application of coupons at the time of payment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of automatic application of coupons at the time of settlement.

As shown in FIG. 3, the user U operates the terminal device 10 to make a normal payment at a shop where the acquired coupon can be used (step S21). That is, the user U goes to the store that provided the coupon and uses the terminal device 10 to make a payment for the purchase of the product or use of the service. Subsequently, the terminal device 10 displays on the screen the expected amount of money that can be obtained when the coupon is applied (step S22). At this time, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires the user ID and the store ID at the time of payment, and based on the user ID and the store ID, the coupons (acquired coupons) included in the my coupon management screen can be used. Automatically selects the most suitable coupons and displays the expected amount of money by using the coupons. Then, when the user U taps the "pay" button, the information providing apparatus 100 automatically applies the coupon together with confirmation of payment. That is, since the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment, the user U does not need to operate the terminal device 10 to present the coupon. Subsequently, when the coupon is automatically applied, the terminal device 10 displays the refund amount for the coupon on the screen (step S23). Subsequently, the information providing device 100 provides the terminal device 10 with the return amount for the coupon at a later date (step S24).

As described above, the information providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment provides a coupon list that collectively manages coupons that use electronic payment as a condition, and the user U operates the terminal device 10 to display the coupon list. When a desired coupon (a coupon you want to use) is selected from among them, it is automatically determined that the user U has followed the store that provided the coupon, and recommendation information ( recommended information) automatically. As a result, the user U can automatically follow the store that provided the coupon. In particular, if the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment and does not need to be presented by the user U by operating the terminal device 10, the user U will not be aware of the existence of the coupon or the store that provided the coupon after acquiring the coupon. It is possible. Therefore, it is meaningful to have the user U automatically follow the store that provided the acquired coupon, and automatically distribute recommended information about the store to the user U as appropriate.

[2. Configuration example of information processing system]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system 1 including the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing system 1 according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and an information providing device 100. As shown in FIG. These various devices are communicatively connected via a network N by wire or wirelessly. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as the Internet.

Also, the number of devices included in the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 4 is not limited to the illustrated one. For example, in FIG. 4, only one terminal device 10 is shown for simplification of illustration, but this is only an example and is not limited, and two or more devices may be provided.

The terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by the user U. FIG. For example, the terminal device 10 includes smart devices such as smartphones and tablet terminals, feature phones, PCs (Personal Computers), PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), car navigation systems, and wearable devices such as smart watches and head-mounted displays. , smart glasses, etc.

In addition, the terminal device 10 is compatible with wireless communication networks such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), 5G (5th Generation: fifth generation mobile communication system), Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN (Local It is possible to communicate with the information providing apparatus 100 by connecting to the network N via short-range wireless communication such as Area Network).

The information providing device 100 is, for example, a PC, a server device, a mainframe, a workstation, or the like. Note that the information providing apparatus 100 may be realized by cloud computing.

[3. Configuration example of terminal device]
Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the terminal device 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a positioning unit 14, a sensor unit 20, a control unit 30 (controller), and a storage unit 40. Prepare.

(Communication unit 11)
The communication unit 11 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 4) by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the information providing apparatus 100 via the network N. FIG. For example, the communication unit 11 is implemented by a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, or the like.

(Display unit 12)
The display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as position information. For example, the display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic EL display (Organic Electro-Luminescent Display). Also, the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, but is not limited to this.

(Input unit 13)
The input unit 13 is an input device that receives various operations from the user U. Further, the input unit 13 has, for example, buttons and the like for inputting characters, numbers, and the like. Moreover, when the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, a part of the display unit 12 functions as the input unit 13 . Note that the input unit 13 may be a microphone or the like that receives voice input from the user U. FIG. The microphone may be wireless.

(Positioning unit 14)
The positioning unit 14 receives signals (radio waves) transmitted from GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites, and based on the received signals, position information (for example, latitude and longitude). That is, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 . GPS is merely an example of GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

Also, the positioning unit 14 can measure the position by various methods other than GPS. For example, the positioning unit 14 may measure the position using various communication functions of the terminal device 10 as described below as auxiliary positioning means for position correction and the like.

(Wi-Fi positioning)
For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 using the Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication function of the terminal device 10 or the communication network provided by each communication company. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 performs Wi-Fi communication or the like and measures the position of the terminal device 10 by measuring the distance to a nearby base station or access point.

(beacon positioning)
The positioning unit 14 may also use the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function of the terminal device 10 to measure the position. For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 by connecting with a beacon transmitter connected by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function.

(geomagnetic positioning)
Further, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10 based on the geomagnetism pattern of the structure measured in advance and the geomagnetic sensor provided in the terminal device 10 .

(RFID positioning)
Further, for example, if the terminal device 10 has an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag function equivalent to a contactless IC card used at station ticket gates, stores, etc., or has a function of reading an RFID tag In this case, the location used is recorded together with the information that the payment was made by the terminal device 10 . The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 by acquiring such information. Also, the position may be measured by an optical sensor provided in the terminal device 10, an infrared sensor, or the like.

The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 using one or a combination of the positioning means described above, if necessary.

(Sensor unit 20)
The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10 . The connection may be wired connection or wireless connection. For example, the sensors may be detection devices other than the terminal device 10, such as wearable devices and wireless devices. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, an atmospheric pressure sensor 23, an air temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, an optical sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor ( camera) 28.

The sensors 21 to 28 described above are only examples and are not limited. That is, the sensor unit 20 may be configured to include a part of the sensors 21 to 28, or may include other sensors such as a humidity sensor in addition to or instead of the sensors 21 to 28. .

The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects physical movements of the terminal device 10 such as movement direction, speed, and acceleration of the terminal device 10 . The gyro sensor 22 detects physical movements of the terminal device 10 such as inclination in three axial directions based on the angular velocity of the terminal device 10 and the like. The atmospheric pressure sensor 23 detects the atmospheric pressure around the terminal device 10, for example.

Since the terminal device 10 includes the above-described acceleration sensor 21, gyro sensor 22, barometric pressure sensor 23, etc., techniques such as pedestrian dead-reckoning (PDR: Pedestrian Dead-Reckoning) using these sensors 21 to 23, etc. , the position of the terminal device 10 can be determined. This makes it possible to acquire indoor position information that is difficult to acquire with a positioning system such as GPS.

For example, a pedometer using the acceleration sensor 21 can calculate the number of steps, walking speed, and distance walked. Further, by using the gyro sensor 22, it is possible to know the traveling direction, the direction of the line of sight, and the inclination of the body of the user U. Also, from the atmospheric pressure detected by the atmospheric pressure sensor 23, the altitude at which the terminal device 10 of the user U is present and the number of floors can be known.

The temperature sensor 24 detects the temperature around the terminal device 10, for example. The sound sensor 25 detects sounds around the terminal device 10, for example. The optical sensor 26 detects the illuminance around the terminal device 10 . The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, geomagnetism around the terminal device 10 . The image sensor 28 captures an image around the terminal device 10 .

The atmospheric pressure sensor 23, the temperature sensor 24, the sound sensor 25, the optical sensor 26, and the image sensor 28 described above detect the atmospheric pressure, temperature, sound, and illuminance, respectively, or capture an image of the surroundings to detect the terminal device 10. It is possible to detect the surrounding environment and situations. In addition, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the location information of the terminal device 10 based on the surrounding environment and situation of the terminal device 10 .

(control unit 30)
The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM, an input/output port, and various circuits. Also, the control unit 30 may be configured by hardware such as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 30 includes a transmission unit 31 , a reception unit 32 and a processing unit 33 .

(Sending unit 31)
The transmission unit 31 receives, for example, various information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by the sensors 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and information measured by the positioning unit 14. The position information of the terminal device 10 and the like can be transmitted to the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

(Receiver 32)
The receiving unit 32 can receive various types of information provided by the information providing device 100 and requests for sensor information from the information providing device 100 via the communication unit 11 .

(Processing unit 33)
The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10 including the display unit 12 and the like. For example, the processing unit 33 can output various types of information transmitted by the transmitting unit 31 and various types of information received by the receiving unit 32 from the information providing apparatus 100 to the display unit 12 for display.

(storage unit 40)
The storage unit 40 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or optical disk. be. Various programs, various information, and the like are stored in the storage unit 40 .

[4. Configuration example of information processing device]
Next, the configuration of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the information providing device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the information providing device 100 has a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section .

(Communication unit 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like. Also, the communication unit 110 is connected to the network N (see FIG. 4) by wire or wirelessly.

(storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. As shown in FIG. 6, the storage unit 120 has a user information database 121, a payment information database 122, and a delivery information database 123.

(User information database 121)
The user information database 121 stores various information about the user U. FIG. For example, the user information database 121 stores various information such as user U attributes. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the user information database 121. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the user information database 121 has items such as "user ID (Identifier)", "age", "sex", "home", "place of work", and "interest".

“User ID” indicates identification information for identifying the user U. "Age" indicates the age of the user U identified by the user ID. Note that the “age” may be a specific age of the user U identified by the user ID, such as 35 years old. "Gender" indicates the gender of the user U identified by the user ID.

"Home" indicates location information of the home of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 7, "home" is represented by an abstract code such as "LC11", but may be latitude/longitude information or the like. Also, for example, "home" may be an area name or an address.

"Place of work" indicates location information of the place of work (school in the case of a student) of the user U identified by the user ID. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the "place of work" is illustrated as an abstract code such as "LC12", but may be latitude/longitude information or the like. Also, for example, the "place of work" may be an area name or an address.

"Interest" indicates the interest of the user U identified by the user ID. That is, "interest" indicates an object in which the user U identified by the user ID is highly interested. For example, the "interest" may be a search query (keyword) that the user U has entered into a search engine and searched for. In the example shown in FIG. 7, one "interest" is shown for each user U, but there may be more than one.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the age of the user U identified by the user ID "U1" is "twenties" and the gender is "male". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the home is "LC11". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that the place of work is "LC12". Also, for example, the user U identified by the user ID "U1" indicates that he is interested in "sports".

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 7, abstract values such as “U1”, “LC11” and “LC12” are used, but “U1”, “LC11” and “LC12” are concrete values. It is assumed that information such as character strings and numerical values is stored. Hereinafter, abstract values may also be illustrated in diagrams relating to other information.

The user information database 121 is not limited to the above, and may store various types of information depending on the purpose. For example, the user information database 121 may store various types of information regarding the user U's terminal device 10 . In addition, the user information database 121 stores user U's demographics (demographic attributes), psychographics (psychological attributes), geographics (geographical attributes), behavioral attributes (behavioral attributes), etc. Information about attributes may be stored. For example, the user information database 121 includes name, family structure, hometown (local), occupation, position, income, qualification, residence type (detached house, condominium, etc.), presence or absence of car, commuting time, commuting time, commuting time. Information such as routes, commuter pass sections (stations, lines, etc.), frequently used stations (other than the nearest station to your home or place of work), lessons (places, time zones, etc.), hobbies, interests, lifestyle, etc. may

(Payment information database 122)
The payment information database 122 stores various information related to payment (electronic payment) using the terminal device 10 . FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the payment information database 122. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the payment information database 122 has items such as "user ID", "date and time of payment", "store ID", "merchandise ID", "number of purchases", and "payment amount".

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user U who made the payment. "Settlement date and time" indicates the date and time when the payment was made. "Shop ID" indicates identification information for identifying the shop or facility where the payment was made. "Product ID" indicates identification information for identifying payment targets (transaction targets) such as various products and services. "Purchase number" indicates the number of items to be settled (the number of items, the number of items). Also, the "settlement amount" indicates the amount charged for settlement.

Note that in the example shown in FIG. 8, one "store ID", "merchandise ID", and "purchase number" are shown for each user U, but there may be more than one. For example, a "store ID" may be stored for each store used by the user U, and a "merchandise ID" and "number of purchases" may be stored for each product purchased at each store.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8 , the user U identified by the user ID “U1” uses the terminal device 10 to make a payment (electronic payment) to set the payment date and time “payment date and time #1” to the store ID “ At the store identified by "store #1", the product identified by the product ID "product #1" was purchased by the purchase number "purchase number #1" and the payment amount was "settlement amount #1". indicates

Here, in the example shown in FIG. 8, abstract data such as "U1", "payment date and time #1", "store #1", "product #1", "purchase number #1", and "payment amount #1" are used. Although illustrated using values, "U1", "payment date and time #1", "store #1", "product #1", "purchase number #1", and "payment amount #1" are specific It is assumed that information such as character strings and numerical values is stored.

Note that the payment information database 122 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose. For example, the payment information database 122 may store information on payment methods (electronic money, etc.) and payment business operators. The payment information database 122 may also store information about the terminal device 10 used for payment.

(Distribution information database 123)
The distribution information database 123 stores various information related to distribution of recommendation information. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the distribution information database 123. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the distribution information database 123 has items such as "user ID", "coupon ID", "store ID", and "recommendation".

"User ID" indicates identification information for identifying the user U to whom the coupon is provided. In addition, when a user is identified in units of segments, the “user ID” may be a segment (segment) of the user U. FIG. "Coupon ID" indicates identification information for identifying each coupon. The "coupon ID" may store the identification information of all coupons included in the coupon list, or may store only the identification information of the coupon selected by the user U from the coupon list. . "Shop ID" indicates identification information for identifying the shop or facility that provided the coupon. "Recommendation" indicates information distributed to the user U as recommendation information regarding the coupon and/or the store. If the timing of distributing the recommendation information to the user U can be arbitrarily set, the "recommendation" may store information about the timing of distributing the recommendation information. Note that the number of “recommendations” is not limited to one, and may be plural.

It should be noted that the distribution information database 123 may store various types of information, not limited to the above, depending on the purpose. For example, the distribution information database 123 may store information about coupon expiration dates and usage conditions. Also, the distribution information database 123 may store information regarding whether or not the user U has selected a coupon. Also, the distribution information database 123 may store a history of coupons that the user U has used in the past.

(control unit 130)
Returning to FIG. 6, the description is continued. The control unit 130 is a controller, and for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like controls the information providing apparatus 100. Various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in the internal storage device are executed by using a storage area such as a RAM as a work area. In the example shown in FIG. 6 , the control unit 130 has an acquisition unit 131 , a settlement processing unit 132 , a provision unit 133 , a determination unit 134 and a distribution unit 135 .

(Acquisition unit 131)
The acquisition unit 131 acquires payment information related to payment using the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 . For example, the acquisition unit 131 receives the user identification information identifying the user U (or information indicated by the user identification information, that is, the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110). information (e.g., user ID)), store identification information (or information indicated by the store identification information, that is, information indicating the store (e.g., store ID)), payment amount, and information on coupon use (e.g., , information indicating the refund amount).

(Payment processing unit 132)
The payment processing unit 132 performs payment processing related to payment using the terminal device 10 based on the payment information. For example, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the amount of electronic money indicated by the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the shop indicated by the shop identification information. In the present embodiment, the payment processing unit 132 transfers electronic money from the account of the user U to the account of the store A in the amount obtained by subtracting the return amount for the coupon from the payment amount. Alternatively, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the electronic money of the payment amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and transfers the electronic money of the return amount of the coupon from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. to migrate. For the sake of convenience, the explanation of "fee" is omitted. The payment processing unit 132 then transmits a notification that the payment has been completed to the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 .

(Providing unit 133)
The providing unit 133 provides coupons to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 . This coupon is a coupon that can be used in payment means using the terminal device 10, and is a coupon provided by a store that can use the payment means. At this time, the providing unit 133 provides the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 with a list of coupons that can collectively display the coupons. In addition, the providing unit 133 displays a coupon management screen capable of collectively displaying coupons selected by the user U from the coupon list on the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. offer.

(Determination unit 134)
When the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (a coupon that the user wants to use) from the coupon list, the determination unit 134 determines that the user U has followed the store that provided the coupon. Judge automatically.

(Distribution unit 135)
The distribution unit 135 automatically distributes, via the communication unit 110, to the terminal device 10 of the user U to whom the coupon has been provided, the store that provided the coupon and the recommendation information related to the coupon. Here, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 and selects a desired coupon (a coupon that the user wants to use) from the coupon list (that is, when the user U is automatically determined to have followed), via the communication unit 110, to the terminal device 10 of the user U, the store that provided the coupon and the recommendation information related to the coupon are automatically distributed. do. Note that, when the above-described coupon management screen is provided, the distribution unit 135 automatically distributes the recommendation information regarding the store that provided the coupon included in the coupon management screen.

For example, the distribution unit 135 distributes, as the recommendation information, information introducing a store, information transmitted by the store, and/or information indicating that a coupon has been provided. Further, the distribution unit 135 distributes information indicating that the coupon has been provided when the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time after being distributed, or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching. Note that the delivery method may be push notification.

Further, after distributing the coupon list to the terminal device 10, the distribution unit 135 sends coupons to the terminal device 10 of the user U when the terminal device 10 displays a predetermined site or activates a predetermined application. Automatically distribute recommendation information about the store that provided the coupon and the corresponding coupon. For example, the distribution unit 135 instructs the terminal device 10 of the user U to preferentially display recommendation information related to the store that provided the coupon and the coupon on the screen of a predetermined site or a predetermined application. , to automatically deliver recommendation information.

Here, texts and data that form the base of the recommendation information are provided by the store that provided the coupon. The information providing device 100 generates recommendation information based on these pieces of information. In this case, the information providing apparatus 100 may have a generation unit that generates recommendation information. Alternatively, the terminal device or server device on the store side may generate recommendation information in advance, register it in the information providing device 100, and distribute it via the information providing device 100, or use it from the information providing device 100. Information on person U may be provided and directly delivered without going through information providing apparatus 100 . In addition, the information providing apparatus 100 may introduce, as the recommendation information, information relating to the store that provided the coupon, which is published on SNS or the like.

[5. Processing procedure]
Next, a processing procedure performed by the information providing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10 . FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to the embodiment; Note that the processing procedure described below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the information providing apparatus 100 .

As shown in FIG. 10 , the providing unit 133 of the information providing device 100 provides the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 with a coupon that can be used in payment means using the terminal device 10. Then, a coupon list (coupon corner) for collectively managing coupons provided by stores that can use the payment means is provided (step S101).

Subsequently, when the user U operates the terminal device 10 to select a desired coupon (a coupon that the user wants to use) from the coupon list, the determination unit 134 of the information providing device 100 determines that the user U It is automatically determined that the store that provided the information has been followed (step S102).

Subsequently, the distribution unit 135 of the information providing device 100 automatically distributes recommendation information (recommended information) regarding the store that provided the coupon to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110. (step S103).

For example, the distribution unit 135 distributes, as the recommendation information, an introduction of a coupon target store, a notice from the store (information transmitted by the store), and the like. Note that the information providing apparatus 100 may push notification of an introduction of a coupon target store, a notice from the store, etc. to the terminal device 10 of the user U. etc., may be preferentially displayed.

Specifically, when the user U uses the terminal device 10 to display a predetermined site or start a predetermined application (app), the distribution unit 135 provides information about the store that provides the coupon (store introduction). Articles, notices from stores, etc.) and information related to the coupon are displayed preferentially. As the predetermined site or predetermined application, there are sites and applications such as media, maps (including route maps, transfer guidance, and route search), SNS (Social Networking Service), videos, games, and the like. For example, the distribution unit 135 causes the user U to display the above information on the terminal device 10 in a conspicuous place or a predetermined area on the screen of a predetermined site or predetermined application. Further, when the predetermined site or predetermined application is a map, the distribution unit 135 may map and display the location corresponding to the store on the map.

In addition, the distribution unit 135 periodically or at a predetermined timing pushes information to the effect that the coupon has been distributed (notification such as "the coupon has been issued") to the terminal device 10 of the user U. . Further, if the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time since it was distributed, or if the expiration date of the coupon is approaching, the distribution unit 135 sends information indicating that the coupon has been distributed to the terminal device 10 of the user U. push notification to. At this time, the distribution unit 135 may push notification to the terminal device 10 of the user U of information about the distributed coupon and information about the shop that provided the coupon.

In practice, the information providing apparatus 100 may automatically distribute recommendation information regarding all coupon-providing shops included in the coupon list regardless of the coupon selection by the user U.

Subsequently, the acquiring unit 131 of the information providing device 100 determines that the user U of the terminal device 10 who has received the recommendation information delivered from the information providing device 100 visits the store A, which is the source of the coupon, and receives the transaction from the store A. is provided, payment information including coupon use is acquired via the communication unit 110 (step S104). At this time, the coupon is automatically applied regardless of the user U's operation. The return amount for the coupon is displayed on the terminal device 10 of the user U. FIG. For example, the acquisition unit 131 receives, from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110, user identification information (for example, user ID) that identifies the user U, and store identification information that identifies the store ( For example, it acquires payment information indicating the store ID), the payment amount, and the return amount for the coupon.

Subsequently, the payment processing unit 132 of the information providing device 100 performs payment processing related to payment using the terminal device 10 based on the payment information (step S105). For example, the payment processing unit 132 transfers the amount of electronic money obtained by subtracting the return amount for the coupon from the payment amount from the account of the user U indicated by the user identification information to the account of the store indicated by the store identification information. . Alternatively, the information providing apparatus 100 transfers the electronic money of the settlement amount from the account of the user U to the account of the store A, and also transfers the electronic money of the return amount of the coupon from the account of the store A to the account of the user U. to migrate. For the sake of convenience, the explanation of "fee" is omitted. The payment processing unit 132 then transmits a notification that the payment has been completed to the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110 .

[6. Modification]
The terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiments. So, below, the modification of embodiment is demonstrated.

In the above-described embodiment, the information providing apparatus 100 may acquire various information related to the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information together with the payment information. For example, based on the user ID and the like included in the payment information, the acquisition unit 131 acquires attribute information of the user U, history information (log data), location information indicating the current location of the user U, and the like. Then, the information providing apparatus 100 may list coupons suitable for the user U based on the payment information and various information, determine the display order, and generate a coupon list.

In this case, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires the location history, which is the history of the user U's location and date and time, from the terminal device 10 . The information providing apparatus 100 also acquires a search history, which is a history of search queries input by the user U, from a search server (search engine). Further, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires a viewing history, which is a history of content viewed by the user U, from the content server. In addition, the information providing device 100 acquires a purchase history, which is a purchase history of the user U, from an electronic commerce server or a settlement server. In addition, the information providing apparatus 100 acquires the posting history, which is the posting history of the user U, from a posting server that provides a word-of-mouth posting service or an SNS (Social Networking Service) server. Note that the information providing apparatus 100 can acquire various types of information in addition to the information described above. For example, the information providing device 100 acquires information about attributes of the user U, such as age, sex, family structure, and economic situation of the user U. Then, the information providing apparatus 100 may use the above various information as the user U's context.

Further, in the above embodiment, the information providing device 100 selects or generates recommendation information about the store that provides the coupon based on the payment information and various information about the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information. may

In the above-described embodiment, the information providing apparatus 100 performs machine learning on sets of payment information, coupons (or stores), and recommendation information using a machine learning method using a neural network, and learns a coupon list. You can build a model. In this case, the information providing apparatus 100 inputs payment information and coupons (or stores) to a learning model constructed through machine learning using, for example, RNN (Recurrent Neural Network) or LSTM (Long short-term memory). , to get the recommendation information as output. Then, the information providing device 100 distributes this recommendation information to the user U's terminal device 10 . Note that the information providing apparatus 100 may use various information related to the user U that can be acquired based on the payment information together with the payment information. As a result, effective recommendation information for the user U may be selected from among a plurality of pieces of recommendation information regarding stores that provide coupons.

Also, in the above embodiment, the content of the coupon is arbitrary. For example, the contents of the coupon are not limited to returns or discounts, and may be exchanges for products, samples, novelties, promotional items, souvenirs, and the like. Coupons may also be distributed only to users who win the lottery. Also, the coupon may be a mini-game rewarded with a return, discount, or the like.

[7. effect〕
As described above, the information providing device 100 according to the present application is a coupon that can be used in payment means using the terminal device 10, and is provided by a store that can use the payment means. 133, and a distribution unit 135 that automatically distributes recommendation information about the store that provided the coupon to the terminal device 10 to which the coupon was provided.

As a result, the user can automatically follow the store that provided the coupon. In particular, if the coupon is automatically applied at the time of payment and does not need to be presented by the user U by operating the terminal device 10, the user U will not be aware of the existence of the coupon or the store that provided the coupon after acquiring the coupon. It is possible. Therefore, it is meaningful to have the user U automatically follow the store that provided the acquired coupon, and automatically distribute recommended information about the store to the user U as appropriate.

[8. Hardware configuration]
Also, the terminal device 10 and the information providing device 100 according to the above-described embodiments are implemented by a computer 1000 configured as shown in FIG. 11, for example. The information providing apparatus 100 will be described below as an example. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration; The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and an arithmetic device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output I/F (Interface) 1060, an input I/F 1070, and a network I/F 1080 are buses. It has a form connected by 1090.

The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The arithmetic unit 1030 is implemented by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 . The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used for various calculations by the arithmetic device 1030 and various databases are registered. State Drive), flash memory, or the like. The secondary storage device 1050 may be an internal storage or an external storage. Also, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a removable storage medium such as a USB memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. Also, the secondary storage device 1050 may be a cloud storage (online storage), a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, or the like.

The output I/F 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a display, a projector, and a printer. (Digital Visual Interface), HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface), and other standardized connectors. Also, the input I/F 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, keyboard, keypad, buttons, scanner, etc., and is realized by, for example, USB.

Also, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, respectively. That is, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

Also, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated like a touch panel. In this case, the output I/F 1060 and the input I/F 1070 may also be integrated as an input/output I/F.

Note that the input device 1020 includes, for example, optical recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), PDs (Phase change rewritable discs), magneto-optical recording media such as MOs (Magneto-Optical discs), and tapes. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like.

Network I/F 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends the data to arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by arithmetic device 1030 via network N to other devices.

Arithmetic device 1030 controls output device 1010 and input device 1020 via output I/F 1060 and input I/F 1070 . For example, arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from input device 1020 or secondary storage device 1050 onto primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information providing device 100 , the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 implements the functions of the control unit 130 by executing a program loaded on the primary storage device 1040 . Further, arithmetic device 1030 of computer 1000 may load a program acquired from another device via network I/F 1080 onto primary storage device 1040 and execute the loaded program. Further, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may cooperate with another device via the network I/F 1080, and call functions, data, etc. of the program from another program of the other device for use.

[9. others〕
Although the embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present invention is not limited by the contents of these embodiments. In addition, the components described above include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the components described above can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, replacements, or modifications of components can be made without departing from the gist of the above-described embodiments.

Further, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed can be manually performed, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. All or part of this can also 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 illustrated one, 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.

For example, the information providing apparatus 100 described above may be implemented by a plurality of server computers, and depending on the function, may be implemented by calling an external platform or the like using an API (Application Programming Interface), network computing, or the like. can be changed flexibly.

Also, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined within a range that does not contradict the processing contents.

Also, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit". For example, the acquisition unit can be read as acquisition means or an acquisition circuit.

1 information processing system 10 terminal device 100 information providing device 110 communication unit 120 storage unit 121 user information database 122 payment information database 123 distribution information database 130 control unit 131 acquisition unit 132 payment processing unit 133 provision unit 134 determination unit 135 distribution unit

Claims (12)

A user of the terminal device can obtain a coupon provided by a store that can use a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device, and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store. a determination unit that automatically determines that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon when the is pressed ;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon a distribution unit that automatically distributes information about the store that provides the
An information processing device comprising: The distribution unit manages the user automatically determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon as a prospective customer who is interested in the store that provided the coupon, and 2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device of the user managed as a potential customer interested in the store is notified of information transmitted from the store to the prospective customer. . The distribution unit selects, as information about the store from which the coupon is provided, information introducing the store, information transmitted by the store, and information to the effect that a new coupon has been distributed from the coupon provider. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at least one is distributed. When the coupon has not been used for a certain period of time after being distributed, or when the expiration date of the coupon is approaching, the distribution unit distributes information to the effect that the coupon has been distributed from the provider of the coupon. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: After providing the coupon to the terminal device, the distribution unit automatically distributes information about the store that provided the coupon when the terminal device displays a predetermined site or activates a predetermined application. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The distribution unit is configured to provide information about the store that provides the coupon to the user of the terminal device preferentially on the screen of the predetermined site or the predetermined application. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein information on the store is automatically distributed. 7. The distribution unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the distribution unit notifies the terminal device of information about the store that provided the coupon at an arbitrary timing by means of notification means capable of notifying the terminal device. information processing equipment. An information processing method executed by an information processing device,
A user of the terminal device can obtain a coupon provided by a store that can use a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device, and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store. a determination step of automatically determining that the user followed the store that provided the coupon when the was pressed ;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon a distribution step of automatically distributing information about the store that provides the
An information processing method comprising: A user of the terminal device can obtain a coupon provided by a store that can use a payment application for electronic payment using the terminal device, and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store. A determination procedure for automatically determining that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon when the is pressed ;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon A distribution procedure for automatically distributing information about the store that provides the
An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute a content management department that manages content for each store participating in a payment service that uses a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device;
When the user of the terminal device presses an acquisition button for a coupon provided by a store where the payment application is available and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store, the use of the coupon a determination unit that automatically determines that the person has followed the store that provided the coupon;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon a distribution unit that automatically distributes information about the content of the store that provides the
with
The information processing apparatus, wherein the content of the store that provides the coupon is introduction content of the store that can be browsed from the payment application. a content management step of managing content for each store participating in a payment service using a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device;
When the user of the terminal device presses an acquisition button for a coupon provided by a store where the payment application is available and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store, the use of the coupon a determination step of automatically determining that the person has followed the store that provided the coupon;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon a distribution step of automatically distributing information about the content of the store that provides the
including
The information processing method, wherein the content of the store that provides the coupon is introduction content of the store that can be browsed from the payment application. a content management procedure for managing content for each store participating in a payment service using a payment application for electronic payment using a terminal device;
When the user of the terminal device presses an acquisition button for a coupon provided by a store where the payment application is available and automatically applied at the time of payment using the payment application at the store, the use of the coupon a determination procedure for automatically determining that the person has followed the store that provided the coupon;
When it is automatically determined that the user has followed the store that provided the coupon, the coupon is sent to the terminal device of the user that has been determined to have followed the store that provided the coupon a distribution procedure for automatically distributing information about the content of the store that provided the
on the computer, and
The information processing program, wherein the content of the store that provides the coupon is introduction content of the store that can be browsed from the payment application.

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