JP7355545B2 - Server, first terminal, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server etc. that contributes to promoting sales of products.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, there has been an information providing system that provides information by interactively responding to a user's input message via an instant messaging application (for example, see Patent Document 1).

In such an information providing system, a message sent by a user to a software robot is received via a messaging application on a user terminal, a response is retrieved from a database using the message as a query, and the response is sent via a messaging application on the user terminal. An information provision method including sending the information to the user was executed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-225268

However, the conventional technology did not contribute to promoting sales of products. More specifically, there has been no technology in the past that allows a purchaser of a product to send a coupon to a friend or other related party using an SNS app and receive rewards such as points.

The information system of the first invention is an information system comprising a first terminal of a purchaser of a product, a server, and a second terminal of a person related to the purchaser, wherein the first terminal is connected to a second terminal of a person related to the purchaser. The first application storage section stores an SNS application that is an application for communicating with two terminals, and the first application storage section stores code information about the code attached to the product, which is a code embedded with a product identifier that identifies the product. A code information acquisition unit, a first code information transmission unit that transmits code information to the server, and a coupon screen that configures a coupon screen that accesses the server and transmits coupons to related parties in response to the transmission of code information. A first coupon screen information receiving unit that receives information; a first coupon screen output unit that configures and outputs a coupon screen using coupon screen information; a first coupon sending instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon sending instruction that is an instruction to send a coupon to a server; a first coupon sending instruction transmitting unit that sends a coupon sending instruction to a server in response to acceptance of the coupon sending instruction; After sending the instruction, a first SNS starting screen information receiving unit receives from the server SNS starting screen information constituting the SNS starting screen for starting the SNS application; and after sending the coupon sending instruction, a related party receives the coupon. a first link information receiving unit that receives link information for accessing information from a server; and a first SNS startup screen output unit that uses the SNS startup screen information to output an SNS startup screen for starting an SNS application. , a first SNS startup instruction reception unit that receives an SNS startup instruction, which is an instruction input to the SNS startup screen and is an instruction to start an SNS application; , an SNS startup unit that provides link information to the SNS application, and a second unit that uses SNS to send reward request information for requesting a reward to the purchaser to the server after the link information is sent to the second terminal of the person concerned. A first reward request information transmitter, a first reward acquisition information receiver that receives reward acquisition information, which is information corresponding to the reward request information and is information for obtaining a reward, from the server, and the first reward acquisition information, using the reward acquisition information, The server includes a first reward processing unit that performs reward processing that is a process for rewarding buyers, and the server includes a coupon information storage unit that stores coupon information having a product identifier, and a coupon information storage unit that transmits coupons to related parties. A screen information storage section that stores coupon screen information that configures a coupon screen for activating an SNS application, and SNS startup screen information that configures an SNS startup screen for launching an SNS application, and a link information storage section that stores link information. a reward acquisition information storage section in which reward acquisition information is stored; a code information reception section that receives code information from the first terminal; and a coupon that transmits coupon screen information to the first terminal in response to reception of the code information. a screen information transmitting unit; a coupon transmitting instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon transmitting instruction from the first terminal; and an SNS startup screen information transmitting unit that transmits SNS startup screen information to the first terminal after receiving the coupon transmitting instruction; After receiving the coupon transmission instruction, a link information transmitter transmits the link information to the second terminal; a reward claim information receiver receives the reward request information from the first terminal; and after receiving the reward acquisition information, the reward acquisition a reward acquisition information transmitting unit that transmits information to the first terminal; a coupon information acquisition request receiving unit that receives a coupon information acquisition request using link information from the second terminal; The second terminal includes a second receiving section 32 that receives instructions regarding the received link information using the SNS application, and a coupon information transmitting section that sends information to the second terminal. , a second transmitter 33 that transmits a coupon information acquisition request to the server, a second receiver that receives coupon information from the server in response to the transmission of the coupon information acquisition request, and outputs a coupon using the coupon information. The information system includes a second output section.

With this configuration, it is possible to provide a technology that contributes to promotion of product sales. More specifically, we can provide technology that allows buyers of products to send coupons to related parties through SNS apps and receive rewards.

Furthermore, in the information system of the second invention, in contrast to the first invention, the server further includes a post-processing unit that performs post-processing in response to transmission of link information or transmission of reward acquisition information. It is a system. Note that the post-processing may be, for example, fraud prevention processing that prevents unauthorized use of the code, or reduction processing that reduces the stored reward acquisition information in accordance with the transmission of the reward acquisition information.

With this configuration, coupons or rewards can be managed accurately.

Furthermore, the information system of the third invention provides a remuneration request enabling process for the first or second invention, which enables the first terminal to transmit remuneration request information after transmitting the link information. The information system further includes a first remuneration request enabling processing unit that performs the first remuneration request.

With this configuration, it is possible to provide a technology that allows a purchaser who has purchased a product to request a reward when he sends a coupon to a related party using an SNS application.

Further, in the information system of the fourth invention, in contrast to the third invention, the SNS startup screen information has UI component information that constitutes a user interface component that requests transmission of reward request information, and link information Before sending, the information system is in a state where it is not possible to give instructions to the user interface components included in the SNS startup screen, and the first reward request enable processing unit is an information system that makes it possible to give instructions to the user interface components. .

With this configuration, it is possible to provide a technology that allows a purchaser who has purchased a product to send a coupon to a related person using an SNS application and then request a reward using an intuitive operation.

Further, in the information system of the fifth invention, for any one of the first to 34th inventions, the server performs a lottery process and transmits coupon information in response to receiving a coupon transmission instruction. The information system further includes a lottery unit that determines whether or not the coupon information is to be sent, and the SNS startup screen information transmitting unit transmits the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal when the lottery unit determines to transmit the coupon information.

With this configuration, the number of coupon information sent for one product can be limited.

Further, in the information system of the sixth invention, in contrast to any one of the first to fifth inventions, the server includes a product identifier corresponding to the transmitted coupon information, and a code corresponding to the coupon information is used. A used information storage section that stores one or more pieces of used information indicating that the coupon has been used; A used processing unit stores used information in a used information storage unit using a product identifier corresponding to the code information, and after the code information receiving unit receives the code information, and a determination unit that determines whether or not the used information exists in the used information storage unit, and the link information transmission unit determines whether the used information corresponding to the product identifier does not exist in the used information storage unit. This is an information system that transmits link information to a second terminal only when the determination unit makes a determination.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent duplicate use of one code.

According to the present invention, a technique that contributes to promotion of product sales can be achieved. More specifically, we can provide technology that allows buyers of products to send coupons to related parties through SNS apps and receive rewards.

Conceptual diagram of an information system in an embodiment Block diagram of the first terminal Block diagram of the server Block diagram of the second terminal Flowchart explaining an example of the operation of the first terminal Flowchart explaining an example of how the server works Flowchart explaining an example of the operation of the second terminal Diagram explaining the application flow Diagram explaining the same buyer flow Diagram explaining the same friend flow External view of the computer system Diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the computer system

Embodiments of the information system and the like will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that in the embodiments, constituent elements with the same reference numerals perform similar operations, and therefore, repeated explanation may be omitted.

In this embodiment, an information system will be described that includes a first terminal that is a terminal of a product purchaser, a server that performs main processing, and a second terminal that receives coupons.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an information system A in this embodiment. The information system A includes one or more first terminals 1, a server 2, and one or more second terminals 3. The server 2 is communicably connected to each of the one or more first terminals 1 and the one or more second terminals 3 via, for example, a network such as a LAN or the Internet, or a wireless or wired communication line.

The first terminal 1 is a terminal of a purchaser who purchased a product. The terminal is usually a mobile terminal, but may be a fixed terminal such as a stationary PC, and its type does not matter. Note that the mobile terminal is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a notebook PC, etc., but the type thereof does not matter.

The server 2 is, for example, a server of an operating organization that operates the information system A. The management organization may be, for example, a manufacturer that manufactures products, a sales company that sells products, etc., and the type thereof does not matter. The server 2 is, for example, a server within an operating organization, but may also be a cloud server, an ASP server, etc., and its type and location do not matter.

The second terminal 3 is a terminal of a person who has some kind of relationship with the purchaser. The related parties are, for example, friends, family members, colleagues, etc., but they may also be colleagues with the same hobbies, tastes, health concerns, etc., and the type does not matter.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the first terminal 1 in this embodiment. The first terminal 1 includes a first storage section 11 , a first reception section 12 , a first transmission section 13 , a first reception section 14 , a first processing section 15 , and a first output section 16 . The first storage section 11 includes a first application storage section 111. The first reception unit 12 includes a first coupon transmission instruction reception unit 121 and a first SNS activation instruction reception unit 122. The first transmitter 13 includes a first code information transmitter 131 , a first coupon transmission instruction transmitter 132 , and a first reward request information transmitter 133 . The first receiving section 14 includes a first coupon screen information receiving section 141, a first SNS startup screen information receiving section 142, a first link information receiving section 143, and a first reward acquisition information receiving section 144. The first processing unit 15 includes a first code information acquisition unit 151, an SNS activation unit 152, a first reward processing unit 153, and a first reward request enablement processing unit 154. The first output unit 16 includes a first coupon screen output unit 161 and a first SNS startup screen output unit 162.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the server 2. The server 2 includes a storage section 21, a reception section 22, a transmission section 23, and a processing section 24. The storage unit 21 includes a coupon information storage unit 211 , a screen information storage unit 212 , a link information storage unit 213 , a reward acquisition information storage unit 214 , and a used information storage unit 215 . The receiving section 22 includes a code information receiving section 221 , a coupon transmission instruction receiving section 222 , a coupon information acquisition request receiving section 223 , and a reward request information receiving section 224 . The transmitter 23 includes a coupon screen information transmitter 231 , an SNS startup screen information transmitter 232 , a link information transmitter 233 , a reward acquisition information transmitter 234 , and a coupon information transmitter 235 . The processing section 24 includes a post-processing section 241 , a lottery section 242 , a used processing section 243 , and a determining section 244 .

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the second terminal 3. The second terminal 3 includes a second storage section 31 , a second reception section 32 , a second transmission section 33 , a second reception section 34 , a second processing section 35 , and a second output section 36 .

The first storage unit 11 that constitutes the first terminal 1 can store various types of information. Various types of information include, for example, SNS applications described later.

Further, the first storage unit 11 usually also stores a first terminal identifier. The first terminal identifier is information that identifies the first terminal 1. The first terminal identifier is, for example, an ID used in SNS, an IP address, a MAC address, a telephone number, an e-mail address, etc., but any information that can identify the first terminal 1 may be used. However, if the number of first terminals 1 is only one, the first terminal identifier may not be stored. Note that this matter also applies to the second terminal identifier described later. Other information will be explained in due course.

The first application storage unit 111 stores SNS applications. An SNS application is software that allows communication between two or more terminals. SNS applications are also applications that enable the construction of social networks, for example. The SNS application is, for example, LINE (registered trademark), but may also be Twitter (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), etc., and the type thereof does not matter. However, the first application storage unit 111 may also store communication applications other than SNS.

The first reception unit 12 receives various information. The various types of information include, for example, a first coupon transmission instruction, which will be described later, and a first SNS activation instruction, which will be described later.

The first coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 121 receives a coupon transmission instruction. The coupon sending instruction is an instruction input to the coupon screen, and is an instruction to send a coupon to a related party.

The coupon screen is a screen for sending coupons to related parties. The coupon screen has, for example, buttons and menu items for inputting coupon sending instructions, but its structure is not limited.

Coupons are rewards for users. The coupon may be, for example, an exchange coupon that allows you to receive a product for free, a discount coupon that allows you to purchase a product at a discount, points that can be used to pay for the product, etc., and the type thereof does not matter. In other words, the coupon provides a benefit to the user.

The coupon transmission instruction is an instruction to transmit a coupon. The coupon transmission instruction includes, for example, a product identifier. The coupon transmission instruction includes, for example, a URL. However, the structure of the coupon transmission instruction does not matter.

The first SNS activation instruction receiving unit 122 receives an SNS activation instruction. The SNS startup instruction is an instruction input to the SNS startup screen, and is an instruction to start an SNS application.

The SNS startup screen is a screen for starting an SNS application. The SNS launch screen typically includes user interface components. User interface components are objects that make up a screen. The user interface components may be, for example, buttons, menu items, check boxes, etc., but the types thereof are not limited. Further, the user interface component is configured by UI component information. UI component information may be realized using HTML, XML, or the like.

The user interface component included in the SNS startup screen is a component that requests transmission of compensation request information. The component that requests transmission of reward request information is, for example, a reward acquisition button. However, the structure of the SNS startup screen does not matter. Note that the remuneration request information is information for requesting remuneration from the purchaser. The remuneration for the purchaser is the remuneration given to the purchaser. Rewards are benefits given to the purchaser. The reward may be, for example, LINE points or a discount coupon for a product, but it may also be a coupon (information) for providing the purchaser with the actual item, and the type thereof does not matter. The structure of the reward request information does not matter.

The SNS activation instruction is received by, for example, pressing a button by the purchaser.
Good The first transmitter 13 transmits various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, code information, which will be described later, first coupon transmission instructions, which will be described later, and first reward request information, which will be described later. The first transmitting unit 13 usually transmits information such as code information in pairs with the first terminal identifier stored in the first storage unit 11 . However, if the number of first terminals 1 is only one, the first terminal identifier may not be transmitted or received. Note that this matter also applies to the second terminal identifier described later.

The first code information transmitter 131 transmits code information acquired by a first code information acquirer 151 (described later) to the server 2.

The first coupon transmission instruction transmitting section 132 transmits a coupon transmission instruction to the server 2 in response to the reception of the coupon transmission instruction by the first coupon transmission instruction receiving section 121. Note that the transmitted coupon transmission instruction may not be the same as the accepted coupon transmission instruction.

The first remuneration request information transmitting unit 133 transmits remuneration request information to the server 2.

The first remuneration request information transmitting unit 133 transmits remuneration request information to the server 2. The first reward request information transmitting unit 133 usually transmits the reward request information to the server 2 after the link information is transmitted to the second terminal 3 of the person concerned. However, the first reward request information transmitting unit 133 may transmit the reward request information to the server 2 after receiving the SNS activation instruction. In other words, the timing of transmitting the reward request information to the server 2 does not matter. Note that the process of transmitting the link information to the second terminal 3 of the person concerned by the link information transmitting unit 233 is normally performed by using SNS.

The first receiving unit 14 transmits various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, first coupon screen information described later, first SNS startup screen information described later, first link information described later, and first reward acquisition information described later.

The first coupon screen information receiving section 141 accesses the server 2 in response to the transmission of the code information by the first code information transmitting section 131 and receives the coupon screen information. Coupon screen information is information that constitutes a coupon screen. The coupon screen information is described in, for example, HTML, XML, etc., but its structure and implementation means are not limited.

The first SNS startup screen information reception unit 142 receives the SNS startup screen information from the server 2 after the first coupon transmission instruction transmission unit 132 transmits the coupon transmission instruction. SNS startup screen information is information that constitutes an SNS startup screen for starting an SNS application. The SNS startup screen information is described in, for example, HTML, XML, etc., but its structure and implementation means are not limited.

The first SNS startup screen information receiving unit 142 normally receives the SNS startup screen information from the server 2 in response to the transmission of the coupon transmission instruction by the first coupon transmission instruction transmission unit 132. However, the SNS startup screen information may be received at any timing after the coupon transmission instruction is sent.

The SNS startup screen information includes, for example, UI component information that configures one or more buttons.

The first link information receiving unit 143 receives link information from the server 2 after the first coupon sending instruction sending unit 132 transmits the coupon sending instruction. Link information is information for related parties to access coupon information, which will be described later. The link information is, for example, a URL or a URI. It is preferable that the link information such as the URL includes, for example, a product identifier. The link information is, for example, a URL for accessing a page including coupon information.

Coupon information is information regarding coupons. The coupon information includes, for example, a product identifier. Further, the coupon information may include, for example, type information indicating the type of coupon (e.g., "exchange coupon", "discount coupon", etc.), and may further include one of the coupon image or product image. It may have any of the above images, and its structure does not matter.

Although details will be described later, for example, a template (for example, a part of a URL) for configuring link information is originally stored in the server 2, which will be described later, and the link information sent from the server 2 is The link information may be configured by the server 2 using the template of the link information and the product identifier.

The first link information receiving section 143 normally receives link information from the server 2 in response to the transmission of the coupon transmission instruction by the first coupon transmission instruction transmission section 132. However, the link information may be received at any timing after the coupon transmission instruction is transmitted.

The first reward acquisition information receiving unit 144 receives reward acquisition information from the server 2 . Reward acquisition information is information for obtaining a reward. Reward acquisition information is usually information corresponding to reward request information. The reward acquisition information includes, for example, a reward amount. The remuneration amount is information regarding the amount of remuneration to be obtained. The reward amount is, for example, the number of points, the amount of money, etc., but the format does not matter. Furthermore, the reward acquisition information may include, for example, a product identifier, and its structure is not limited.

The reward acquisition information is, for example, a PIN code. The PIN code can be said to be a code that can be exchanged for points corresponding to the reward amount. Specifically, the PIN code is, for example, a LINE point code (registered trademark; hereinafter the same). A LINE point code is a PIN code that can be exchanged for LINE points. However, the PIN code may be a PIN code that can be exchanged for points other than LINE, and its type does not matter.

The first processing unit 15 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, the processes of the first code information acquisition section 151, the SNS activation section 152, the first reward processing section 153, and the first reward request possible processing section 154. Further, the first processing unit 15 also performs various types of determination and other processing described in the flowchart, for example. Note that other processing will be explained in due course.

The first code information acquisition unit 151 acquires code information. Code information is information regarding a code attached to a product. The code is, for example, a QR code (registered trademark), but may also be a barcode or the like, and its type is not limited. The code is, for example, a two-dimensional code. For example, the code is displayed on the product itself, a sticker affixed to the product, or a tag attached to the product, but it may also be recorded on an IC tag attached to the product. There is no restriction on the manner of attachment to. The code information is, for example, a product identifier that is a unique identifier for one product. The code information includes, for example, a URL for accessing the server 2, a product identifier, and the like. However, the structure of the code information does not matter.

Acquiring code information usually involves reading an exposed code, but it may also be received from an IC tag, RFID tag, etc., and any method of acquisition may be used.

A product identifier is information that identifies a product. The product identifier is, for example, an ID, but may also be a product name, product number, or any other information that can identify the product. The product identifier embedded in the code is usually a unique ID that differs for each product, but may be a common ID for the same product. In the case of an ID common to the same product, the first code information acquisition unit 151 may make the ID unique information using, for example, the first terminal identifier and the product identifier.

The SNS activation unit 152 activates the SNS application in the first application storage unit 111 in response to the reception of the SNS activation instruction by the first SNS activation instruction receiving unit 122, and the first link information reception unit 143 receives the SNS application from the SNS application. Provide link information. There are no restrictions on the behavior of the SNS after providing link information to the SNS app. It is sufficient if the link information can be transmitted to the second terminal 3 when link information is given to the SNS application.

Note that the software that implements the SNS activation unit 152 is transmitted from the server 2, for example. The SNS activation unit 152 is realized by the first receiving unit 14 receiving the software and storing it in the first storage unit 11.

By providing link information to an SNS app, interested parties can access coupon information and purchasers can earn points.

The first reward processing unit 153 performs reward processing using the reward acquisition information acquired by the first reward acquisition information receiving unit 144. The reward process is a process for giving a reward to the purchaser. The reward process is, for example, a process of displaying a screen for earning LINE points and writing a PIN code in a predetermined field. However, the reward process may be, for example, a process of giving LINE points, a process of displaying a discount ticket, etc., and the content of the process is not limited.

The first remuneration request enablement processing unit 154 performs remuneration request enablement processing after the link information is transmitted by the SNS application. The remuneration request enabling process is information that enables the first remuneration request information transmitting unit 133 to transmit remuneration request information.

The remuneration request enable process is, for example, a process that enables a state in which instructions can be given to a user interface component for transmitting remuneration request information. This user interface component is, for example, a reward acquisition button included in the SNS startup screen, and the reward request enabling process may be, for example, a process of activating the reward acquisition button. That is, the first remuneration request processing unit 154, for example, displays a remuneration acquisition button included in the SNS startup screen output by the first SNS startup screen output unit 162, which will be described later, in response to the transmission of link information by the link information transmission unit 233. You can also activate it by Note that a technique for changing a button from an inactive state in which a button cannot be designated (pressed) to an active state in which a button can be designated (pressed) is a known technology.

The remuneration request process is, for example, a process of displaying a screen for transmitting remuneration request information. That is, the first remuneration request processing unit 154 may display a screen for transmitting remuneration request information, for example, in response to the transmission of link information.

The first output unit 16 outputs various information. The various types of information include, for example, a first coupon screen, a first SNS startup screen, and the like. The first output unit 16 normally outputs information such as the first coupon screen via an output device such as a display. However, the information such as the first coupon screen may be stored in a recording medium, passed to another program, or transmitted to another device, and the output mode thereof is not limited.

The first coupon screen output unit 161 uses the coupon screen information received by the first coupon screen information receiving unit 141 to configure and output a coupon screen. Specifically, the first coupon screen output unit 161 configures a coupon screen using, for example, the received coupon screen information, and outputs the configured coupon screen via the display.

The first SNS startup screen output unit 162 uses the SNS startup screen information received by the first SNS startup screen information receiving unit 142 to configure and output an SNS startup screen. Specifically, the first SNS startup screen output unit 162 configures an SNS startup screen using, for example, the received SNS startup screen information, and outputs the configured SNS startup screen via the display.

The storage unit 21 that constitutes the server 2 can store various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, the above-mentioned coupon information, the above-mentioned screen information, the above-mentioned link information, the above-mentioned reward acquisition information, and the below-mentioned used information. Further, the storage unit 21 also stores, for example, the above-mentioned link information template. Other information will be explained in due course.

The coupon information storage unit 211 stores one or more pieces of coupon information. The coupon information includes, for example, a product identifier.

The screen information storage unit 212 stores coupon screen information and SNS startup screen information. As mentioned above, the coupon screen information is information that configures the coupon screen for sending coupons to related parties, and the SNS startup screen information is information that configures the SNS startup screen for launching the SNS application. This is the information that will be used.

The link information storage unit 213 stores one or more pieces of link information.

The reward acquisition information storage unit 214 stores one or more pieces of reward acquisition information. As described above, the reward acquisition information is, for example, a PIN code such as a LINE point code. The PIN code may be generated, for example, by the processing unit 24 described later and temporarily stored in the reward acquisition information storage unit 214.

The used information storage unit 215 stores one or more pieces of used information. The used information is information for specifying that the coupon has been used. The used information includes, for example, a product identifier corresponding to the coupon information transmitted by the coupon information transmitting unit 235. The used information is, for example, a flag corresponding to a product identifier. Alternatively, the usage information may be a combination of a product identifier included in the code and a flag indicating whether or not the code has been used.

The receiving unit 22 receives various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, the code information described above, the coupon transmission instruction described above, the coupon information acquisition request described below, and the reward request information described above.

Code information receiving section 221 receives code information from first terminal 1 . The code information receiving unit 221 receives code information from the first terminal 1 in pairs with the first terminal identifier, for example.

The coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 222 receives a coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal 1 . The coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 222 receives, for example, a coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal 1 in pairs with the first terminal identifier.

The coupon information acquisition request receiving unit 223 receives a coupon information acquisition request from the second terminal 3. The coupon information acquisition request receiving unit 223 receives, for example, a coupon information acquisition request and a second terminal identifier from the second terminal 3. The second terminal identifier is information that identifies the second terminal 3. The second terminal identifier is, for example, the same information as the first terminal identifier, and may be any information that can identify the second terminal 3.

The coupon information acquisition request is a request to acquire coupon information. The coupon information acquisition request is, for example, a request for a related party to access and acquire coupon information using link information. As described above, the link information is, for example, a URL that includes a product identifier, and the coupon information usually includes a product identifier.

A coupon information acquisition request using link information is, for example, a request for obtaining a product purchased by a purchaser from among one or more pieces of coupon information stored in the coupon information storage unit 211 using a product identifier included in the link information. This is a request to identify and acquire the corresponding coupon information. As a result, one piece of coupon information corresponding to the product purchased by the purchaser is specified among the one or more pieces of stored coupon information, and the person concerned can obtain the coupon corresponding to the one piece of coupon information.

The coupon information acquisition request includes, for example, information for accessing coupon information. The coupon information acquisition request may include, for example, a product identifier. Furthermore, the structure of the coupon information acquisition request does not matter.

The reward request information receiving unit 224 receives reward request information from the first terminal 1 . The reward request information receiving unit 224 receives, for example, reward request information from the first terminal 1 in pairs with the first terminal identifier.

The transmitter 23 transmits various information. The various types of information include, for example, coupon screen information, SNS startup screen information, link information, reward acquisition information, and coupon information.

The coupon screen information transmitting section 231 transmits the coupon screen information stored in the screen information storage section 212 to the first terminal 1 in response to the reception of the code information by the code information receiving section 221.

For example, in response to the code information receiving unit 221 receiving the code information in pairs with the first terminal identifier, the coupon screen information transmitting unit 231 transmits the coupon screen information to the first terminal that received the code information in pairs. It is transmitted to the first terminal 1 identified by the identifier.

The SNS startup screen information transmitting section 232 transmits the SNS startup screen information stored in the screen information storage section 212 to the first terminal 1 after the coupon transmission instruction receiving section 222 receives the coupon transmission instruction. Note that transmitting the SNS startup screen information after receiving the coupon transmission instruction may be, for example, transmitting the SNS startup screen information in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction. However, as long as the coupon transmission instruction is received, the timing and trigger for transmitting the SNS startup screen information do not matter.

For example, in response to the coupon transmission instruction receiving section 222 receiving a coupon transmission instruction paired with a first terminal identifier, the SNS startup screen information transmitting section 232 transmits the SNS startup screen information identified by the first terminal identifier. It may also be transmitted to the first terminal 1.

It is preferable that the SNS startup screen information transmitting unit 232 transmits the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal 1, for example, when the lottery unit 242 (described later) determines to transmit coupon information (if the lottery is won). be. That is, the lottery unit 242 determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction, and the SNS startup screen information transmitting unit 232 determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information. The startup screen information may be transmitted to the first terminal 1.

The link information transmitting unit 233 transmits the link information stored in the link information storage unit 213 to the second terminal 3 after the coupon transmitting instruction receiving unit 222 receives the coupon transmitting instruction. Note that sending the link information after receiving the coupon sending instruction may be, for example, sending the link information in response to receiving the coupon sending instruction, or in response to sending SNS startup screen information, for example. It may also be to send link information. However, as long as the link information is sent after the coupon sending instruction is received, the timing and trigger for sending the link information do not matter.

For example, the link information transmitter 233 transmits SNS startup screen information in response to the coupon transmission instruction receiver 222 receiving a coupon transmission instruction paired with a second terminal identifier, or in response to the SNS startup screen information transmitter 232 transmitting SNS startup screen information. In response to this, among the one or more link information stored in the link information storage unit 213, the link information corresponding to the product identifier included in the coupon transmission instruction is transferred to the second terminal identified by the second terminal identifier. It may also be transmitted to the terminal 3.

For example, the link information transmitting unit 233 transmits the link information only when the determining unit 244 (described later) determines that the used information corresponding to the product identifier included in the received coupon transmission instruction does not exist in the used information storage unit 215. It is preferable to send this to the second terminal 3.

The reward acquisition information transmitting unit 234 transmits the reward acquisition information stored in the reward acquisition information storage unit 214 to the first terminal 1 after the reward request information receiving unit 224 receives the reward request information.

For example, the reward acquisition information transmitting unit 234 transmits one or more rewards stored in the reward acquisition information storage unit 214 in response to the reward request information receiving unit 224 receiving reward request information paired with the first terminal identifier. Among the acquired information, remuneration request information corresponding to the product identifier included in the remuneration request information may be transmitted to the first terminal 1 identified by the first terminal identifier. However, as long as the reward request information is received, the timing and trigger for transmitting the reward request information do not matter.

The coupon information transmitter 235 transmits the coupon information stored in the coupon information storage section 211 to the second terminal 3 in response to the coupon information acquisition request received by the coupon information acquisition request receiver 223 .

For example, the coupon information transmitting unit 235 transmits one or more coupons stored in the coupon information storage unit 211 in response to the coupon information acquisition request receiving unit 223 receiving a coupon information acquisition request paired with the first terminal identifier. Among the information, coupon information corresponding to the product identifier included in the coupon information acquisition request may be transmitted to the first terminal 1 identified by the first terminal identifier. However, as long as the coupon information is sent after the coupon information acquisition request is received, the timing and trigger for sending the coupon information do not matter.

The processing unit 24 performs various processes. The various types of processing include, for example, processing performed by the post-processing section 241, the lottery section 242, the used processing section 243, and the determining section 244. Further, the processing unit 24 also performs various types of determination and other processing described in the flowchart, for example.

Further, the processing unit 24 uses, for example, for each one or more pieces of coupon information stored in the coupon information storage unit 211, the product identifier that the coupon information has and the template stored in the storage unit 21. Then, a process may be performed in which link information corresponding to the coupon information is configured and stored in the link information storage unit 213. Note that other processing will be explained in due course.

The post-processing unit 241 performs post-processing in response to transmission of link information or transmission of reward acquisition information. Post-processing is processing performed after sending link information or sending reward acquisition information. The post-processing is, for example, fraud prevention processing. The fraud prevention process is a process to prevent unauthorized use of the code. The fraud prevention process may be, for example, a process of storing information in the storage unit 21 that a code corresponding to a product identifier has been used.

Alternatively, the post-processing may be, for example, a reduction process. The reduction process is a process in which the reward acquisition information stored in the storage unit 21 is reduced in accordance with the transmission of the reward acquisition information by the reward acquisition information transmitting unit 234. Specifically, for example, the storage unit 21 stores reward acquisition information including all points of LINE etc. purchased in advance, and the post-processing unit 241 determines that the reward acquisition information transmission unit 234 has transmitted the reward acquisition information. Depending on this, the reward amount included in the reward acquisition information may be subtracted from the reward amount included in the stored reward acquisition information.

The lottery unit 242 performs a lottery process in response to the coupon transmission instruction received by the coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 222, and determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information (whether or not it is a win). For example, the lottery unit 242 generates a random number, divides the random number by a fixed value, and determines a win if the remainder is "0". However, the lottery algorithm does not matter.

The used processing unit 243 stores used information in the used information storage unit 215 using the product identifier corresponding to the code in order to mark the code as used.

In other words, the used-up processing unit 243 executes the used-up processing when the code related to the output of the coupon screen on the second terminal is used. Used processing is processing for marking the code as used. The used process is, for example, a process of accumulating used information in the used information storage unit 215 using a product identifier corresponding to a code.

Specifically, for example, in response to the coupon information transmitting unit 235 transmitting coupon information, the used processing unit 243 accumulates used information, which is a product identifier included in the coupon information, in the used information storage unit 215. It's okay. Alternatively, the used information is a set of a product identifier included in a code and a flag indicating whether or not the code has been used. If one or more pieces of used information corresponding to the above coupon information are stored, the flags of each of the one or more pieces of used information stored are “unused”, and the used information processing unit 243 may change the flag of the used information including the product identifier included in the sent coupon information from “unused” to “used” in response to the sending of the coupon information. .

In addition, in response to the coupon information transmitting unit 235 transmitting the coupon information, the used processing unit 243 also sends used information (for example, , “1”) may be stored in the used information storage unit 215.

After the code information receiving unit 221 receives the code information, the determining unit 244 determines whether used information corresponding to the product identifier included in the code information exists in the used information storage unit 215. The determination result of the determining unit 244 is delivered to the link information transmitting unit 233.

The determination unit 244 determines, for example, whether the product identifier included in the code information exists in the used information storage unit 215. Further, the determining unit 244 determines, for example, whether the flag stored in pair with the product identifier included in the code information is a flag indicating "used" or a flag indicating "unused."

The second storage unit 31 constituting the second terminal 3 stores, for example, an SNS application, a second terminal identifier, and the like.

The second reception unit 32 uses, for example, an SNS application stored in the second storage unit 31 to receive instructions for link information received by the second reception unit 34, which will be described later.

The second transmitter 33 transmits a coupon information acquisition request to the server 2 in response to the instruction received by the second receiver 32 . The second transmitter 33 transmits the coupon information acquisition request to the server 2 in response to the instruction received by the second receiver 32, for example, in combination with the second terminal identifier stored in the second storage 31. .

The second receiving unit 34 receives link information transmitted using, for example, an SNS application. Further, the second receiving unit 34 receives coupon information from the server 2, for example, in response to the transmission of a coupon information acquisition request by the second transmitting unit 33.

The second processing unit 35 determines, for example, whether the second receiving unit 34 has received information such as coupon information.

The second output unit 36 outputs a coupon using the coupon information received by the second reception unit 34. The second output unit 36 normally displays the coupon on a display, but for example, it may print it out with a printer, store it on a recording medium, pass it on to another program, or send it to another device. The output format does not matter.

First storage section 11, first application storage section 111, storage section 21, coupon information storage section 211, screen information storage section 212, link information storage section 213, reward acquisition information storage section 214, used information storage section 215, and The second storage unit 31 is preferably a non-volatile recording medium such as a hard disk or a flash memory, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium such as a RAM.

The process by which information is stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like does not matter. For example, information may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, or information transmitted via a network or communication line may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like. Alternatively, information input via an input device may be stored in the first storage unit 11 or the like. The input device may be anything, such as a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, etc.

The first reception unit 12, the first coupon transmission instruction reception unit 121, the first SNS activation instruction reception unit 122, and the second reception unit 32 may or may not include input devices. The first reception unit 12 and the like can be realized by driver software of the input device, or by the input device and its driver software.

First transmitter 13, first code information transmitter 131, first coupon transmitter instruction transmitter 132, first reward request information transmitter 133, transmitter 23, coupon screen information transmitter 231, SNS startup screen information transmitter 232 , the link information transmitting section 233, the reward acquisition information transmitting section 234, the coupon information transmitting section 235, and the second transmitting section 33 usually use wireless or wired communication means (for example, communication means such as NIC (Network interface controller) or modem). module), but may also be realized by a broadcasting means (for example, a broadcasting module).

First receiving section 14, first coupon screen information receiving section 141, first SNS startup screen information receiving section 142, first link information receiving section 143, first reward acquisition information receiving section 144, receiving section 22, code information receiving section 221, coupon transmission instruction receiving section 222, coupon information acquisition request receiving section 223, reward request information receiving section 224, and second receiving section 34, which are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, but are means for receiving broadcasts. (for example, a broadcast receiving module).

First processing unit 15, first code information acquisition unit 151, SNS activation unit 152, first reward processing unit 153, first reward request processing unit 154, processing unit 24, and post-processing unit 241, lottery unit 242, use The finished processing section 243, the judgment section 244, and the second processing section 35 can usually be realized by an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedures of the first processing unit 15 and the like are usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, the processing procedure may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

The first output section 16, the first coupon screen output section 161, the first SNS startup screen output section 162, and the second output section 36 may or may not include output devices such as a display and a speaker. good. The first output unit 16 and the like can be realized by driver software of an output device, or by an output device and its driver software.

Next, an example of the operation of the information system A will be explained using the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the first terminal 1.

(Step S501) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first code information acquisition unit 151 has acquired code information. If it is determined that the first code information acquisition unit 151 has acquired the code information, the process advances to step S502, and if it is determined that the first code information acquisition unit 151 has not acquired the code information, the process returns to step S501.

(Step S502) The first code information transmitter 131 transmits the code information acquired in step S501 to the server 2.

(Step S503) The first processing unit 15 determines whether coupon screen information has been received from the first coupon screen information receiving unit 141 or the server 2. If it is determined that the first coupon screen information receiving unit 141 has received the coupon screen information from the server 2, the process advances to step S504, and if it is determined that the first coupon screen information has not been received, the process returns to step S503.

(Step S504) The first coupon screen output unit 161 configures and outputs a coupon screen using the coupon screen information received in step S503.

(Step S505) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 121 has accepted the coupon transmission instruction. If it is determined that the first coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 121 has accepted the coupon transmission instruction, the process advances to step S506, and if it is determined that the coupon transmission instruction has not been accepted, the process returns to step S505.

(Step S506) The first coupon transmission instruction transmitter 132 transmits the coupon transmission instruction accepted in step S505 to the server 2.

(Step S507) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first SNS startup screen information receiving unit 142 has received the SNS startup screen information from the server 2. If it is determined that the first SNS startup screen information receiving unit 142 has received the SNS startup screen information from the server 2, the process advances to step S508, and if it is determined that the first SNS startup screen information has not been received, the process returns to step S507.

(Step S508) The first SNS startup screen output unit 162 outputs an SNS startup screen using the SNS startup screen information received in step S507.

(Step S509) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first SNS activation instruction receiving unit 122 has received the SNS activation instruction. If it is determined that the first SNS activation instruction accepting unit 122 has accepted the SNS activation instruction, the process advances to step S510, and if it is determined that the SNS activation instruction has not been received, the process returns to step S509.

(Step S510) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first link information receiving unit 143 has received link information from the server 2. If it is determined that the first link information receiving unit 143 has received the link information from the server 2, the process advances to step S511, and if it is determined that the link information has not been received, the process returns to step S510.

(Step S511) The SNS activation unit 152 activates the SNS application and provides the link information received in step S510 to the activated SNS application.

(Step S512) The first processing unit 15 determines whether link information has been transmitted to the second terminal 3 by the SNS application. If it is determined that the link information has been transmitted to the second terminal 3 by the SNS application, the process advances to step S513, and if it has not been transmitted, the process returns to step S512.

(Step S513) The first remuneration request enablement processing unit 154 performs remuneration request enablement processing.

(Step S514) The first reward request information transmitting unit 133 transmits the reward request information to the server 2.

(Step S515) The first processing unit 15 determines whether the first reward acquisition information receiving unit 144 has received the reward acquisition information from the server 2. If it is determined that the first reward acquisition information receiving unit 144 has received the reward acquisition information from the server 2, the process advances to step S516, and if it is determined that the first reward acquisition information has not been received, the process returns to step S515.

(Step S516) The first reward processing unit 153 performs reward processing using the reward acquisition information received in step S515. The process then ends.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the server 2.

(Step S601) The processing unit 24 determines whether the code information receiving unit 221 has received code information from the first terminal 1. If it is determined that the code information receiving unit 221 has received the code information from the first terminal 1, the process proceeds to step S602, and if it is determined that the code information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S607.

(Step S602) The coupon screen information transmitting unit 231 transmits the coupon screen information stored in the coupon information storage unit 211 to the first terminal 1.

(Step S603) The processing unit 24 determines whether the coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 222 has received the coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal 1. If it is determined that the coupon transmission instruction receiving unit 222 has received the coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal 1, the process proceeds to step S604, and if it is determined that the coupon transmission instruction has not been received, the process returns to step S603.

(Step S604) The SNS startup screen information transmitting unit 232 transmits the SNS startup screen information stored in the screen information storage unit 212 to the first terminal 1.

(Step S605) The link information transmitting unit 233 transmits the link information stored in the link information storage unit 213 to the first terminal 1.

(Step S606) The post-processing unit 241 performs post-processing. Thereafter, the process returns to step S601. The post-processing may be, for example, fraud prevention processing in which used information is stored in association with the product identifier included in the code information received in step S601.

(Step S607) The processing unit 24 determines whether the remuneration request information receiving unit 224 has received remuneration request information from the first terminal 1. If it is determined that the remuneration request information receiving unit 224 has received remuneration request information from the first terminal 1, the process proceeds to step S608, and if it is determined that the remuneration request information has not been received, the process proceeds to step S609.

(Step S608) The reward acquisition information transmitting unit 234 transmits the reward acquisition information stored in the reward acquisition information storage unit 214 to the first terminal 1. After that, the process returns to step S601.

(Step S609) The processing unit 24 determines whether the reward request information receiving unit 224 has received the coupon information acquisition request from the second terminal 3. If it is determined that the reward request information receiving unit 224 has received the coupon information acquisition request from the second terminal 3, the process advances to step S610, and if it is determined that the coupon information acquisition request has not been received, the process returns to step S601.

(Step S610) The coupon information transmitting unit 235 transmits the coupon information stored in the coupon information storage unit 211 to the second terminal 3. After that, the process returns to step S601.

Note that in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the order of execution of the two steps S604 and S605 does not matter.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the post-processing is executed in response to the transmission of link information in step S605, but it may be executed in response to the transmission of reward acquisition information in step S608.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 6, when the determination result in step S603 is positive, for example, the following two steps S603a and S603b may be executed.

(Step S603a) The lottery unit 242 performs a lottery process and obtains a lottery result.

(Step S603b) The lottery unit 242 determines whether to transmit coupon information based on the lottery result obtained in step S603a. If it is determined that the coupon information should be transmitted, the process advances to step S604, and if it is determined that the coupon information is not to be transmitted, the process returns to step S601.

Furthermore, in the flowchart of FIG. 6, for example, when the determination result in step S603 is positive, the next step S603c may be executed.
(Step S603c) The determining unit 244 determines whether used information corresponding to the product identifier included in the code information received in step S601 exists in the used information storage unit 215. If it is determined that the used information corresponding to the product identifier included in the received code information exists in the used information storage unit 215, the process returns to step S601, and if it is determined that the used information does not exist, the process proceeds to step S604.

However, the determination by the determination unit 244 as described above may be performed, for example, when the determination result in step S601 is positive, or when the determination result in step S603b is positive. good.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the second terminal 3.

(Step S701) The second processing unit 35 determines whether the second reception unit 32 has received an instruction regarding the link information using the SNS application. If it is determined that the second reception unit 32 has received an instruction regarding the link information using the SNS application, the process proceeds to step S702, and if it is determined that the instruction has not been received, the process returns to step S701.

(Step S702) The second transmitter 33 transmits a coupon information acquisition request to the server 2.

(Step S703) The second processing unit 35 determines whether the second receiving unit 34 has received the coupon information transmitted using the SNS application. If it is determined that the second receiving unit 34 has received the coupon information transmitted using the SNS application, the process advances to step S704, and if it is determined that the coupon information has not been received, the process returns to step S703.

(Step S704) The second output unit 36 outputs the coupon information received in step S703. After that, the process ends.

A specific example of the operation of the information system A in this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. Note that FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the information system A in this example.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the application flow for the campaign. The campaign means that when a target product is purchased, the purchaser can send a coupon to a friend on LINE, and the purchaser who sends the coupon will be given LINE Points (registered trademark; the same shall apply hereinafter). be. The sponsor of the campaign is Suntory, and the server 2 shown in FIG. 1 is a Suntory server. Server 2 stores a large amount of LINE point codes that Suntory has purchased in advance.

The application flow is the procedure for applying to a campaign, and the first terminal 1, which is the purchaser's terminal (hereinafter simply referred to as "first terminal 1"), is the purchaser's terminal among the two or more first terminals 1 shown in Figure 1. ) and the server 2. The application flow corresponds to steps S501 to S504 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 and steps S601 and S602 of the flowchart of FIG.

The screen information storage unit 212 of the server 2 stores, in addition to the above-mentioned coupon screen information, etc., screen information of a campaign site, which will be described later, and screen information of a friend-only site, which will be described later. The target product is tea in a plastic bottle, and the coupon is an exchange coupon that allows you to receive the same product as the target product for free.

(1. Purchase eligible products with eye-catches)
An eye catch is pasted on the target product. Eye-catches are stickers that have text or images printed on them to catch the attention of buyers. The eye catch has a double structure with two stickers stacked on top of each other, and a text string such as "○○ Campaign Win △△ - Apply on LINE" is displayed on the sticker on the front of the eye catch. The purchaser recognizes that the product on which the eye catch is attached is a product eligible for the campaign, and purchases the product.

The purchaser peels off the eye-catching surface sticker affixed to the purchased product. This exposes the seal on the inner surface of the eye catch. The inner sticker displays a QR code embedded with code information including the product identifier of the product and the URL of the campaign site.

(2. Read the QR code inside and access the campaign site)
The purchaser reads the above QR code with the camera of the first terminal 1. The first terminal 1 extracts code information from the read QR code and transmits it to the server 2. The server 2 receives the code information and transmits the screen information of the campaign site to the first terminal 1. The first terminal 1 receives the screen information of the campaign site and outputs it via the display. As a result, the screen of the campaign site's home page (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "campaign page") is displayed on the display of the first terminal 1.

(3. Log in to LINE)
The campaign page screen includes character strings such as "Log in to LINE to start lottery" and a login button to log in to LINE. The purchaser operates the login button to log in to LINE. Once the login is complete, the official Suntory account will be added to the purchaser's friend list, and a "Send Coupon to a Friend" button will be displayed on the campaign page screen.

(4. Coupon extraction)
When the purchaser operates the "Send Coupon to a Friend" button, information indicating the operation is sent from the first terminal 1 to the server 2, and the server 2 enters a lottery and lottery for the product identifier included in the code information. Extract coupon information. During this time, "Coupon extraction in progress" is displayed on the campaign page screen.

(5. Coupon screen sending)
If the lottery result is a winner, a character string such as "Congratulations", a "Send via LINE" button, a "Receive LINE Points" button, etc. will be displayed on the campaign page screen. However, at this point, the "Receive LINE Points" button is grayed out and cannot be operated. When the purchaser operates the "Send via LINE" button, the flow transitions to the purchaser flow shown in FIG. 9.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the purchaser flow. The purchaser flow is a procedure in which a purchaser who applies for a campaign and wins sends a coupon to a friend on LINE and receives LINE points. The purchaser flow is realized by the first terminal 1 and the server 2 following the application flow. The purchaser flow corresponds to steps S507 to S516 in the flowchart in FIG. 5 and steps S603 to S608 in the flowchart in FIG.

(6.Click the "Send via LINE" button)
The purchaser operates the "Send via LINE" button on the screen. In response, information indicating the operation is transmitted from the first terminal 1 to the server 2, and the server 2 acquires link information to the extracted coupon. The acquired link information is transmitted from the server 2 to the first terminal 1.

(7. The LINE app will launch and select the friend you want to send the message to)
On the first terminal 1, the LINE app is started, and the purchaser's friend list is displayed by the LINE app. The purchaser selects a friend to whom he/she wishes to give a coupon from among one or more friends registered in the friend list.

(8. Send message to selected friend)
On the first terminal 1, a screen for exchanging messages with the selected friend is displayed by the LINE app, and the purchaser inputs a message to the friend. The first terminal 1 receives the link information from the server 2 and passes it to the LINE application. The LINE app displays the passed link information on the screen along with the input message.

The transferred link information is sent to the second terminal 3 by the LINE application along with the input message, and a screen containing the same link information and message is also displayed on the second terminal 3. Thereafter, the friend flow is executed on the second terminal 3. Note that the friend flow will be described later.

(9. Return to the campaign page and press the LINE Points Receive button)
When the transmission of the link information and the like is completed, the display on the first terminal 1 returns from the LINE screen to the campaign page screen. The "Receive LINE Points" button included on the campaign page screen has changed from its original grayed-out state to an active state, and the purchaser can operate the "Receive LINE Points" button.

(10. Charge points on the LINE point code website)
When the "Receive LINE Points" button on the campaign page screen is operated, the first terminal 1 transmits remuneration request information having the product identifier included in the extracted code information to the server 2. Further, the first terminal 1 accesses the LINE point code website. As a result, the display on the first terminal 1 changes to a WEB input screen.

The server 2 acquires the PIN code corresponding to the product identifier included in the remuneration request information and transmits it to the first terminal 1. The first terminal 1 receives the PIN code and inserts it into the WEB input screen. This completes charging of LINE points to the purchaser. That is, for example, 10 points are subtracted from the reward acquisition information purchased in advance and stored in the server 2, and 10 points are added to the purchaser's point balance.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a friend flow. The friend flow is a procedure in which a friend selected by the purchaser receives a coupon from the purchaser on LINE and exchanges the coupon for a product. The friend flow is a second terminal 3 (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as "second terminal 3") that is a friend's terminal selected by the purchaser among the two or more second terminals 3 shown in FIG. This is realized by server 2. The friend flow corresponds to steps S609 and S610 in the flowchart in FIG. 6 and steps S701 to S704 in the flowchart in FIG.

(1. Receive a message from the winner on LINE)
The second terminal 3 receives the coupon information and message sent from the first terminal 1 using the LINE application. A LINE screen containing the same link information and message as that displayed on the first terminal 1 is also displayed on the second terminal 3.

(2. Transition to friend-only site from link in message)
When the friend instructs the link information on the LINE screen, the display on the second terminal 3 changes to the screen of the friend-only site. The friend-only site screen includes character strings such as "Log in to LINE and receive a '△△' free coupon" and a login button to log in to LINE.

(3. Log in to LINE)
The friend operates the login button and logs in to LINE. Once the login is complete, the Suntory official account will be added to the friend's friend list, and a list of convenience stores and a "Display Coupon" button will be displayed on the friend-only site screen.

(4. Select the convenience store you wish to redeem and display the coupon)
The friend selects one convenience store from two or more convenience stores registered in the list of convenience stores, and presses the "Display Coupon" button. A coupon information acquisition request corresponding to this operation is transmitted from the second terminal 3 to the server 2. The transmitted coupon information acquisition request includes a product identifier and a convenience store identifier. The convenience store identifier is information that identifies a convenience store. The convenience store identifier is, for example, the convenience store name, but may also be a telephone number, ID, or any other information that can identify the convenience store.

Each of the one or more pieces of coupon information stored in the server 2 includes a convenience store identifier in addition to the product identifier. The server 2 receives the coupon information acquisition request, acquires coupon information corresponding to the set of product identifier and convenience store identifier included in the received coupon information acquisition request from among the one or more pieces of coupon information, and sends the coupon information to the second terminal. Send to 3. The transmitted coupon information includes a coupon code or URL, a product image, and a convenience store identifier.

The second terminal 3 receives the coupon information and displays it on the screen. As a result, the convenience store name, product image, coupon code, etc. are displayed on the screen of the second terminal 3.

(5. Exchange for product at store)
The friend saves the above screen in the second terminal 3 and presents it at the convenience store corresponding to the convenience store name. The code of the coupon displayed on the screen of the second terminal 3 is read by a scanner of the store's cashier terminal, and the friend can receive the product in exchange for the coupon.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the information system A includes a first terminal 1 of a product purchaser, a server 2, and a second terminal 3 of a person related to the purchaser.

The first application storage unit 111 of the first terminal 1 stores an SNS application that is an application for communicating with the second terminal 3, and the first terminal 1 stores a code embedded with a product identifier that identifies the product. Yes, a coupon screen is configured to acquire code information related to the code attached to the product, send the code information to the server 2, access the server 2 in response to the sending of the code information, and send the coupon to the person concerned. receives coupon screen information to be sent, uses the coupon screen information to configure and output a coupon screen, and sends a coupon sending instruction, which is an instruction input to the coupon screen and is an instruction to send the coupon to a related party. In response to the acceptance of the coupon sending instruction, the coupon sending instruction is sent to the server 2, and after the coupon sending instruction is sent, the SNS startup screen information that constitutes the SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application is sent from the server 2. After receiving the coupon sending instruction, the link information for related parties to access the coupon information is received from the server 2, and the SNS starting screen information is used to output an SNS starting screen for starting the SNS application. Then, it accepts the SNS launch instruction, which is an instruction entered on the SNS launch screen and is an instruction to launch the SNS application, and in response to the acceptance of the SNS launch instruction, launches the SNS application and provides link information to the SNS application. After the link information is sent to the second terminal 3 of the person concerned using SNS, remuneration request information for requesting remuneration for the purchaser is sent to the server 2, and the information corresponding to the remuneration request information is sent to the server 2. , receives reward acquisition information, which is information for obtaining a reward, from the server 2, and uses the reward acquisition information to perform reward processing, which is a process for giving a reward to the purchaser.

The coupon information storage unit 211 of the server 2 stores coupon information having a product identifier, and the screen information storage unit 212 stores coupon screen information that constitutes a coupon screen for transmitting coupons to related parties and SNS applications. SNS startup screen information constituting an SNS startup screen for starting is stored, link information is stored in the link information storage section 213, and reward acquisition information is stored in the reward acquisition information storage section 214. The server 2 receives code information from the first terminal 1, transmits coupon screen information to the first terminal 1 in response to receiving the code information, receives a coupon sending instruction from the first terminal 1, and sends the coupon sending instruction. After receiving , SNS startup screen information is sent to the first terminal 1 , after receiving the coupon sending instruction, link information is sent to the second terminal 3 , reward request information is received from the first terminal 1 , and the reward is sent to the first terminal 1 . After receiving the acquisition information, the reward acquisition information is transmitted to the first terminal 1, a coupon information acquisition request using link information is received from the second terminal 3, and the coupon information is transmitted in response to the reception of the coupon information acquisition request. It is transmitted to the second terminal 3.

The second terminal 3 receives an instruction regarding the received link information using the SNS application, transmits a coupon information acquisition request to the server 2 in response to the acceptance of the instruction, and in response to the transmission of the coupon information acquisition request, Coupon information is received from the server 2, and a coupon is output using the coupon information.

This makes it possible to provide technology that contributes to promoting product sales. More specifically, we can provide technology that allows buyers of products to send coupons to related parties through SNS apps and receive rewards.

Further, the server 2 performs post-processing in response to the transmission of link information or the transmission of reward acquisition information. Note that the post-processing is, for example, fraud prevention processing that prevents unauthorized use of the code, or reduction processing that reduces the reward acquisition information stored in the storage unit 21 in accordance with the transmission of the reward acquisition information. Good too. This allows coupons or rewards to be managed accurately.

In addition, by performing a reward request enabling process on the first terminal 1 that allows reward request information to be sent after sending the link information, the purchaser who purchased the product can send the coupon to the related party via the SNS app. We can provide technology that allows you to request a reward if you send it.

Additionally, the SNS startup screen information includes UI component information that constitutes a user interface component that requests transmission of reward request information, and instructions for the user interface components included in the SNS startup screen must be given before sending the link information. By setting the first terminal 1 in a state where it is possible to give instructions to the user interface components, the first terminal 1 can intuitively send a coupon to a related person using an SNS app. We can provide technology that allows you to request compensation with simple operations.

In addition, in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction, the server 2 performs a lottery process, determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information, and when it is determined to transmit the coupon information, transmits the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal. By sending coupon information to 1, it is possible to limit the number of coupon information sent for one product.

Further, the server 2 stores one or more items of used information indicating that a code corresponding to the coupon information has been used, including a product identifier corresponding to the transmitted coupon information, and stores in the used information storage unit 215 one or more items of used information indicating that the code corresponding to the coupon information has been used. 2. When a code related to the output of the coupon screen on the terminal 3 is used, the used information is stored in the used information storage unit 215 using the product identifier corresponding to the code in order to mark the code as used. After receiving the code information, it is determined whether the used information corresponding to the product identifier included in the code information exists in the used information storage unit 215, and the used information corresponding to the product identifier is determined to be used. By transmitting the link information to the second terminal 3 only when it is determined that the code does not exist in the information storage unit 215, it is possible to prevent duplicate use of one code.

Furthermore, the processing in this embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software downloading or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed.

Note that the software that implements the server 2 in this embodiment is, for example, the following program. In other words, this program starts the coupon information storage section 211 where coupon information having a product identifier that identifies the product is stored, the coupon screen information that constitutes the coupon screen for sending the coupon to related parties, and the SNS application. A screen information storage section 212 stores SNS startup screen information constituting an SNS startup screen for providing coupon information, a link information storage section 213 stores link information for the related parties to access coupon information, and This is a code in which a product identifier for identifying a product is embedded, and code information related to a code attached to the product is used to identify a computer that can access the reward acquisition information storage unit 214 in which reward acquisition information, which is information for obtaining the product, is stored. a code information receiving unit 221 that receives the coupon screen information from the first terminal 1; a coupon screen information transmitting unit 231 that transmits the coupon screen information to the first terminal 1 in response to receiving the code information; a coupon sending instruction receiving unit 222 that receives a coupon sending instruction, which is an instruction to send a coupon, from the first terminal 1; and an SNS that sends the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal 1 after receiving the coupon sending instruction. a startup screen information transmitter 232; a link information transmitter 233 that transmits the link information to the second terminal 3 after receiving the coupon transmitting instruction; a reward request information receiving unit 224 that receives the reward request information from the first terminal 1; a reward acquisition information transmitting unit 234 that transmits the reward acquisition information to the first terminal 1 after receiving the reward acquisition information; a coupon information acquisition request receiving unit 223 that receives a coupon information acquisition request using the link information; and a coupon information transmitting unit 235 that transmits the coupon information to the second terminal 3 in response to receiving the coupon information acquisition request. This is a program to make it function as a.

Moreover, the software that implements the first terminal 1 in this embodiment is, for example, the following program. In other words, this program is a code embedded with a product identifier that identifies the product, and allows a computer that can access the first application storage unit 111 in which the SNS application, which is an application for communicating with the second terminal 3, to be stored. , a first code information acquisition unit 151 that acquires code information regarding a code attached to the product; a first code information transmission unit 131 that transmits the code information to the server 2; A first coupon screen information receiving unit 141 that accesses the server 2 and receives coupon screen information that configures a coupon screen for transmitting coupons to related parties, and configures a coupon screen using the coupon screen information, a first coupon screen output unit 161 that outputs a first coupon screen; a first coupon sending instruction receiving unit 121 that receives a coupon sending instruction that is an instruction input to the coupon screen and is an instruction to send a coupon to the person concerned; a first coupon sending instruction transmitting unit 132 that sends a coupon sending instruction to the server 2 in response to acceptance of the coupon sending instruction; and an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application after sending the coupon sending instruction. a first SNS startup screen information receiving unit 142 that receives SNS startup screen information constituting the server 2 from the server 2; and after sending the coupon transmission instruction, link information for the related parties to access the coupon information to the server 2, a first SNS startup screen output section 162 that outputs an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application using the SNS startup screen information, and the SNS startup screen. a first SNS startup instruction receiving unit 122 that receives an SNS startup instruction that is an instruction input to the SNS application and starts the SNS application; , an SNS activation unit 152 that provides the link information to the SNS application, and a reward that uses the SNS to claim a reward for the purchaser after the link information is transmitted to the second terminal 3 of the person concerned. a first reward request information transmitter 133 that transmits billing information to the server 2; and a first reward request information transmitter 133 that receives reward acquisition information, which is information corresponding to the reward request information and is information for obtaining a reward, from the server 2. This is a program for functioning as a first reward processing section 153 that uses the reward acquisition information receiving section 144 and the reward acquisition information to perform reward processing, which is a process for giving a reward to the purchaser.

FIG. 11 is an external view of a computer system 900 that implements the server 2 and the like by executing the program in this embodiment. This embodiment can be realized by computer hardware and a computer program executed on the computer hardware. In FIG. 11, a computer system 900 includes a computer 901 including a disk drive 905, a keyboard 902, a mouse 903, and a display 904. Note that the entire system including the keyboard 902, mouse 903, and display 904 may also be called a computer.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the computer system 900. In FIG. 12, a computer 901 is connected to a disk drive 905, an MPU 911, a ROM 912 for storing programs such as a boot-up program, and a ROM 912 for temporarily storing instructions of an application program. A RAM 913 that provides storage space, a storage 914 that stores application programs, system programs, and data, a bus 915 that interconnects the MPU 911, ROM 912, etc., and provides connections to networks such as external networks and internal networks. A network card 916 is provided. The storage 914 is, for example, a hard disk, SSD, flash memory, or the like.

A program that causes the computer system 900 to execute the functions of the server 2 and the like may be stored on a disk 921 such as a DVD or CD-ROM, inserted into the disk drive 905, and transferred to the storage 914. Alternatively, the program may be sent to computer 901 via the network and stored in storage 914. The program is loaded into RAM 913 during execution. Note that the program may be loaded directly from the disk 921 or the network. Further, instead of the disk 921, the program may be read into the computer system 900 via another removable recording medium (for example, a DVD or a memory card).

The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) that executes the functions of the server 2 or the like, a third party program, etc. in 901 showing the details of the computer. A program may include only those portions of instructions that call appropriate functions or modules in a controlled manner to achieve desired results. How computer system 900 operates is well known and will not be described in detail.

Although the computer system 900 described above is a server or a stationary PC, at least one of the first terminal 1 and the second terminal 3 may be realized by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a notebook PC. Good too. In this case, for example, the keyboard 902 and mouse 903 may be replaced with a touch panel, the disk drive 905 may be replaced with a memory card slot, and the disk 921 may be replaced with a memory card. However, the above is just an example, and the hardware configuration of the computer that implements the server 2 and the like does not matter.

Note that in the above program, in the transmission step for transmitting information and the reception step for receiving information, processing is performed by hardware, such as processing performed by the modem or interface card in the transmission step (processing that can only be performed by hardware). Processing that is not carried out) is not included.

Further, the number of computers that execute the above program may be one or more. That is, centralized processing or distributed processing may be performed.

Furthermore, in each of the embodiments described above, it goes without saying that two or more communication means (receiving section 22, transmitting section 23, etc.) existing in one device may be physically realized by one medium.

Furthermore, in the above embodiments, each process (each function) may be realized by being centrally processed by a single device (system), or by being distributed by a plurality of devices. It's okay.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications can be made, and these are also included within the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the information system according to the present invention has the effect of providing technology that contributes to the promotion of product sales. This system is useful as an information system, etc., as it has the effect of being able to send information and provide a technology that allows you to receive rewards.

1 First terminal 2 Server 3 Second terminal 11 First storage section 12 First reception section 13 First transmission section 14 First reception section 15 First processing section 16 First output section 21 Storage section 22 Receiving section 23 Transmission section 24 Processing unit 31 Second storage unit 32 Second reception unit 33 Second transmission unit 34 Second reception unit 35 Second processing unit 36 Second output unit 111 First application storage unit 121 First coupon transmission instruction reception unit 122 First SNS Activation instruction reception unit 131 First code information transmission unit 132 First coupon transmission instruction transmission unit 133 First reward request information transmission unit 141 First coupon screen information reception unit 142 First SNS activation screen information reception unit 143 First link information reception Part 144 First reward acquisition information receiving unit 151 First code information acquisition unit 152 SNS activation unit 153 First reward processing unit 154 First reward request possible processing unit 161 First coupon screen output unit 162 First SNS activation screen output unit 211 Coupon information storage unit 212 Screen information storage unit 213 Link information storage unit 214 Reward acquisition information storage unit 215 Used information storage unit 221 Code information reception unit 222 Coupon transmission instruction reception unit 223 Coupon information acquisition request reception unit 224 Reward request information reception unit 231 Coupon screen information transmission unit 232 SNS startup screen information transmission unit 233 Link information transmission unit 234 Reward acquisition information transmission unit 235 Coupon information transmission unit 241 Post-processing unit 242 Lottery unit 243 Used processing unit 244 Judgment unit

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a coupon information storage section in which coupon information having a product identifier for identifying a product is stored;
a screen information storage section in which coupon screen information forming a coupon screen for sending coupons to related parties and SNS start screen information forming an SNS start screen for starting an SNS application are stored;
a link information storage unit storing link information for the related party to access coupon information;
a reward acquisition information storage unit in which reward acquisition information, which is information for acquiring a reward, is stored;
a code information receiving unit that receives from a first terminal code information about a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier that identifies the product and is attached to the product;
a coupon screen information transmitter that transmits the coupon screen information to the first terminal in response to receiving the code information;
a coupon transmission instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal, which is an instruction to transmit the coupon to the person concerned;
a lottery unit that performs a lottery process in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction and determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information;
an SNS startup screen information transmitting unit that transmits the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal when the lottery unit determines to transmit coupon information;
a link information transmitter that transmits the link information to a second terminal after receiving the coupon transmission instruction;
a remuneration claim information receiving unit that receives remuneration claim information requesting remuneration from the first terminal from the first terminal;
a reward acquisition information transmitter that transmits the reward acquisition information to the first terminal after receiving the reward request information;
a coupon information acquisition request receiving unit that receives a coupon information acquisition request using the link information from the second terminal;
A server comprising: a coupon information transmitter that transmits the coupon information to the second terminal in response to receiving the coupon information acquisition request. The server according to claim 1, further comprising a post-processing unit that performs post-processing in response to transmission of the link information or transmission of the reward acquisition information. a used information storage unit that stores one or more pieces of used information including a product identifier corresponding to the transmitted coupon information and indicating that a code corresponding to the coupon information has been used;
When the code related to the output of the coupon screen on the second terminal is used, in order to mark the code as used, the used information is changed to the used information using the product identifier corresponding to the code. a used processing unit that accumulates in the storage unit;
The method further includes a determination unit that determines whether or not used information corresponding to a product identifier included in the code information exists in the used information storage unit after the code information reception unit receives the code information. death,
The link information transmitter includes:
3. The link information is transmitted to the first terminal only when the determination section determines that the used information corresponding to the product identifier does not exist in the used information storage section. server. a first application storage section in which an SNS application that is an application for communicating with the second terminal is stored;
a first code information acquisition unit that acquires code information regarding a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier for identifying the product and is attached to the product;
a first code information transmitter that transmits the code information to a server;
a first coupon screen information receiving unit that accesses the server in response to the transmission of the code information and receives coupon screen information constituting a coupon screen for transmitting the coupon to a related party;
a first coupon screen output unit that configures and outputs a coupon screen using the coupon screen information;
a first coupon sending instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon sending instruction that is an instruction input to the coupon screen and is an instruction to send the coupon to the person concerned;
a first coupon transmission instruction transmitter that transmits a coupon transmission instruction to the server in response to acceptance of the coupon transmission instruction;
a first SNS startup screen information receiving unit that receives SNS startup screen information constituting an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application from the server after transmitting the coupon transmission instruction;
a first link information receiving unit that receives link information for the related party to access coupon information from the server after transmitting the coupon transmission instruction;
a first SNS startup screen output unit that outputs an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application using the SNS startup screen information;
a first SNS activation instruction receiving unit that receives an SNS activation instruction that is an instruction input to the SNS activation screen and is an instruction to activate the SNS application;
an SNS activation unit that activates the SNS application and provides the link information to the SNS application in response to acceptance of the SNS activation instruction;
a first remuneration requestable processing unit that performs remuneration requestable processing that enables remuneration request information for requesting remuneration to the purchaser to be transmitted after the link information is transmitted to the second terminal of the person concerned;
a first reward request information transmitter that transmits the reward request information to the server using the SNS application ;
a first reward acquisition information receiving unit that receives reward acquisition information, which is information corresponding to the reward request information and is information for obtaining a reward, from the server;
a first reward processing unit that performs reward processing, which is a process for the purchaser to receive a reward, using the reward acquisition information received by the first reward acquisition information receiving unit ;
The SNS startup screen information includes UI component information that constitutes a user interface component that requests transmission of reward request information;
Before sending the link information, it is not possible to give instructions to the user interface component included in the SNS startup screen,
The first remuneration request capable processing unit is
A first terminal capable of giving instructions to the user interface component . A coupon information storage section in which coupon information having a product identifier for identifying a product is stored, coupon screen information constituting a coupon screen for sending coupons to related parties, and an SNS startup screen for starting an SNS application. A screen information storage section in which constituent SNS startup screen information is stored, a link information storage section in which link information for the related parties to access coupon information is stored, and reward acquisition information that is information for obtaining rewards. a reward acquisition information storage section in which code information is stored, a code information reception section, a coupon screen information transmission section, a coupon transmission instruction reception section, a lottery section, an SNS startup screen information transmission section, a link information transmission section, and a reward acquisition section. An information processing method realized by a billing information receiving section, a reward acquisition information transmitting section, a coupon information acquisition request receiving section, and a coupon information transmitting section,
a code information receiving step in which the code information receiving unit receives code information about a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier for identifying the product and is attached to the product from a first terminal;
a coupon screen information transmitting step in which the coupon screen information transmitter transmits the coupon screen information to the first terminal in response to receiving the code information;
a coupon sending instruction receiving step in which the coupon sending instruction receiving unit receives a coupon sending instruction, which is an instruction to send a coupon to the related person, from the first terminal;
a lottery step in which the lottery unit performs a lottery process in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction and determines whether to transmit coupon information;
SNS startup screen information for transmitting the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal after receiving the coupon transmission instruction when the SNS startup screen information transmitter determines to transmit the coupon information in the lottery step; a sending step;
a link information transmitting step in which the link information transmitting unit transmits the link information to a second terminal after receiving the coupon transmitting instruction;
a remuneration claim information receiving step in which the remuneration claim information receiving unit receives remuneration claim information requesting remuneration to the purchaser of the product from the first terminal;
a reward acquisition information transmitting step in which the reward acquisition information transmitter transmits the reward acquisition information to the first terminal after receiving the reward acquisition information;
a coupon information acquisition request receiving step in which the coupon information acquisition request receiving unit receives a coupon information acquisition request using the link information from a second terminal;
An information processing method comprising: a coupon information transmitting step in which the coupon information transmitter transmits the coupon information to the second terminal in response to receiving the coupon information acquisition request. a first application storage section in which an SNS application that is an application for communicating with the second terminal is stored; a first code information acquisition section; a first code information transmission section; a first coupon screen information reception section; a coupon screen output section, a first coupon transmission instruction reception section, a first coupon transmission instruction transmission section, a first SNS startup screen information reception section, a first link information reception section, and a first SNS startup screen output section , the first SNS activation instruction receiving unit, the SNS activation unit, the first reward request processing unit, the first reward request information transmitting unit, the first reward acquisition information receiving unit, and the first reward processing unit. An information processing method realized,
a first code information acquisition step in which the first code information acquisition unit acquires code information regarding a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier for identifying the product and is attached to the product;
a first code information transmitting step in which the first code information transmitter transmits the code information to a server;
First coupon screen information in which the first coupon screen information receiving unit accesses the server in response to the transmission of the code information and receives coupon screen information constituting a coupon screen for transmitting the coupon to a related party. a receiving step;
a first coupon screen output step in which the first coupon screen output unit configures and outputs a coupon screen using the coupon screen information;
a first coupon sending instruction receiving step in which the first coupon sending instruction receiving unit receives a coupon sending instruction that is an instruction input on the coupon screen and is an instruction to send the coupon to the person concerned;
a first coupon sending instruction sending step in which the first coupon sending instruction sending unit sends a coupon sending instruction to the server in response to acceptance of the coupon sending instruction;
First SNS startup screen information, wherein the first SNS startup screen information receiving unit receives SNS startup screen information constituting an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application from the server after transmitting the coupon transmission instruction. a receiving step;
a first link information receiving step in which the first link information receiving unit receives link information for the related party to access coupon information from the server after transmitting the coupon sending instruction;
a first SNS startup screen output step in which the first SNS startup screen output unit outputs an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application using the SNS startup screen information;
a first SNS activation instruction receiving step in which the first SNS activation instruction receiving unit receives an SNS activation instruction that is an instruction input to the SNS activation screen and is an instruction to activate the SNS application;
an SNS activation step in which the SNS activation unit activates the SNS application in response to receiving the SNS activation instruction and provides the link information to the SNS application;
After the link information is transmitted to the second terminal of the person concerned, the first remuneration requesting processing unit performs remuneration requesting processing that enables the remuneration requesting information for requesting remuneration to the purchaser to be transmitted. a first remuneration requestable processing step to be performed;
a first reward request information transmitting step in which the first reward request information transmitter transmits the reward request information to the server using the SNS application ;
a first reward acquisition information receiving step in which the first reward acquisition information receiving unit receives reward acquisition information, which is information corresponding to the reward request information and is information for obtaining a reward, from the server;
a first reward processing step in which the first reward processing unit uses the reward acquisition information received by the first reward acquisition information receiving unit to perform reward processing, which is a process for the purchaser to receive a reward; Equipped with
The reward process is
A process of displaying a screen for earning points for an SNS application, and a process of writing a PIN code in a predetermined field, a process of giving points of an SNS application, or a process of displaying a discount coupon,
The SNS startup screen information includes UI component information that constitutes a user interface component that requests transmission of reward request information;
Before sending the link information, it is not possible to give instructions to the user interface component included in the SNS startup screen,
The first remuneration request capable processing unit is
An information processing method that enables instructions to be given to the user interface component . A coupon information storage section in which coupon information having a product identifier for identifying a product is stored, coupon screen information constituting a coupon screen for sending coupons to related parties, and an SNS startup screen for starting an SNS application. A screen information storage section in which constituent SNS startup screen information is stored, a link information storage section in which link information for the related parties to access coupon information is stored, and reward acquisition information that is information for obtaining rewards. a computer that can access the reward acquisition information storage unit where the information is stored;
a code information receiving unit that receives from a first terminal code information about a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier that identifies the product and is attached to the product;
a coupon screen information transmitter that transmits the coupon screen information to the first terminal in response to receiving the code information;
a coupon transmission instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon transmission instruction from the first terminal, which is an instruction to transmit the coupon to the person concerned;
a lottery unit that performs a lottery process in response to receiving the coupon transmission instruction and determines whether or not to transmit the coupon information;
an SNS startup screen information transmitting unit that transmits the SNS startup screen information to the first terminal after receiving the coupon transmission instruction when the lottery unit determines to transmit the coupon information;
a link information transmitter that transmits the link information to a second terminal after receiving the coupon transmission instruction;
a remuneration claim information receiving unit that receives remuneration claim information requesting remuneration from the first terminal from the first terminal;
a reward acquisition information transmitter that transmits the reward acquisition information to the first terminal after receiving the reward acquisition information;
a coupon information acquisition request receiving unit that receives a coupon information acquisition request using the link information from a second terminal;
A program for functioning as a coupon information transmitter that transmits the coupon information to the second terminal in response to reception of the coupon information acquisition request. A computer that can access the first application storage section where the SNS application, which is an application for communicating with the second terminal, is stored.
a first code information acquisition unit that acquires code information regarding a code that is a code embedded with a product identifier for identifying the product and is attached to the product;
a first code information transmitter that transmits the code information to a server;
a first coupon screen information receiving unit that accesses the server in response to the transmission of the code information and receives coupon screen information constituting a coupon screen for transmitting the coupon to a related party;
a first coupon screen output unit that configures and outputs a coupon screen using the coupon screen information;
a first coupon sending instruction receiving unit that receives a coupon sending instruction that is an instruction input to the coupon screen and is an instruction to send the coupon to the person concerned;
a first coupon transmission instruction transmitter that transmits a coupon transmission instruction to the server in response to acceptance of the coupon transmission instruction;
a first SNS startup screen information receiving unit that receives SNS startup screen information constituting an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application from the server after transmitting the coupon transmission instruction;
a first link information receiving unit that receives link information for the related party to access coupon information from the server after transmitting the coupon transmission instruction;
a first SNS startup screen output unit that outputs an SNS startup screen for starting the SNS application using the SNS startup screen information;
a first SNS activation instruction receiving unit that receives an SNS activation instruction that is an instruction input to the SNS activation screen and is an instruction to activate the SNS application;
an SNS activation unit that activates the SNS application and provides the link information to the SNS application in response to acceptance of the SNS activation instruction;
a first remuneration requestable processing unit that performs remuneration requestable processing that enables remuneration request information for requesting remuneration to the purchaser to be transmitted after the link information is transmitted to the second terminal of the person concerned;
a first reward request information transmitter that transmits the reward request information to the server using the SNS application ;
a first reward acquisition information receiving unit that receives reward acquisition information, which is information corresponding to the reward request information and is information for obtaining a reward, from the server;
A program for functioning as a first reward processing unit that uses the reward acquisition information received by the first reward acquisition information receiving unit to perform reward processing that is a process for the purchaser to receive a reward ,
The reward process is
A process of displaying a screen for earning points for an SNS application, and a process of writing a PIN code in a predetermined field, a process of giving points of an SNS application, or a process of displaying a discount coupon,
The SNS startup screen information includes UI component information that constitutes a user interface component that requests transmission of reward request information;
Before sending the link information, it is not possible to give instructions to the user interface component included in the SNS startup screen,
The first remuneration request capable processing unit is
A program for causing the computer to function as a device capable of giving instructions to the user interface component .

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