JP7408069B2 - Crowdfunding system, processing method and computer program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a crowdfunding system, a processing method, and a computer program, and particularly relates to a crowdfunding system, a processing method, and a computer program that allow users considering funding to easily consider support targets.

In recent years, technological development regarding crowdfunding has been actively conducted. Crowdfunding is a method of providing relatively small amounts of funds provided by users using payment functions on the web to users seeking funding.

Patent Document 1 discloses a technology in which a business owner improves and sells products and services by receiving feedback from investors regarding prototype products and trial services. Also disclosed is a technology for discovering customers who are similar in age to investors who have responded favorably as potential customers to whom actual products and services can be provided.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-204034

Typically, users visit crowdfunding sites after learning through external services that a particular creator they are interested in is conducting crowdfunding, with the aim of supporting that creator. .

Therefore, there was a problem in that interest in projects other than those related to this creator was not very high.

In view of such problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a crowdfunding system, a processing method, and a computer program that allow users to easily consider funding targets.

The crowdfunding system of the present invention includes a storage unit that associates and stores user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device, and items stored in the storage device. a determining unit that determines rankings of users and generates ranking information based on the information; and outputting user ranking information generated by the determining unit to an information processing device operated by a first user via a network. The determination unit determines the ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, determines the ranking based on the ranking of the plurality of items, and outputs the ranking information. It is characterized by generating.

The crowdfunding system of the present invention further includes a reception unit that accepts selection of one or more items from among the plurality of items transmitted via the network from the information processing device operated by the first user. In response to the selection received by the reception unit, the determination unit can generate ranking information based on the ranking of the selected item.

The determining unit can generate ranking information based on the ranks of the plurality of items and weighting coefficients set in advance for the plurality of items.

The storage unit further stores information on a support user who provided support to the user in the storage device as item information, and the crowdfunding system further stores information on a support user who provided support to the user, which is stored in the storage device. The output unit includes an extraction unit that extracts users who have drafted projects associated as users, and an output unit that outputs ranking information of users who drafted projects extracted by the extraction unit to an information processing device operated by the first user. Can be output via network.

The storage unit further stores information regarding the degree of contribution of the user to the project in the storage device as item information, and the determination unit determines the ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the degree of contribution. Ranking information can be generated based on the ranking.

The output unit outputs the ranking information of the users so that the first user can select the user, and when the first user selects the user, the output unit outputs the ranking information of the user, and when the first user selects the user, the project is proposed by the user and is currently accepting support. It is possible to output information on the display screen that displays the contents of the project.

The storage unit further stores information regarding at least one of the user's cumulative number of projects, cumulative support amount, average support amount, cumulative number of supporters, average number of supporters, success rate, and cumulative number of followers as item information. The determining unit can generate user ranking information based on the item information.

The processing method of the present invention includes a storage step of causing a computer to associate user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device; a determining step of determining user rankings and generating ranking information based on the item information; and transmitting the user ranking information generated in the determining step to an information processing device operated by the first user via a network. In the determining step, a ranking is determined for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and a ranking is determined based on the ranking of the plurality of items. It is characterized by generating ranking information.

The computer program of the present invention includes a storage function that causes a computer to associate user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device; A determination function that determines user rankings and generates ranking information based on item information; and transmits user ranking information generated by the determination function to an information processing device operated by a first user via a network. The determining function determines the ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and determines the ranking based on the ranking of the plurality of items. It is characterized by generating ranking information.

According to the crowdfunding system, processing method, and computer program of the present invention, by generating a ranking of users who have proposed projects, users can easily consider funding targets.

It is a diagram showing an example of a display screen realized by the crowdfunding system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a display screen realized by the crowdfunding system according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of a crowdfunding system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing a network configuration of a crowdfunding system and an information processing device according to the present invention. It is a data configuration diagram showing a data configuration stored in a storage device related to a crowdfunding system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing an example of a display screen realized by the crowdfunding system according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing the structure of the crowdfunding system concerning other embodiments of the present invention. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the basic configuration of an information processing device related to a crowdfunding system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing a flow of a processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a functional configuration diagram showing a functional configuration of a computer program according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

The crowdfunding system of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In an embodiment of the present invention, crowdfunding refers to a mechanism in which a relatively small amount of funds provided by a fund provider using a payment function on the web is provided to a fund raiser. This crowdfunding can be classified into three types: "donation type," "investment type," and "purchase type," depending on the presence or absence and type of return received by the funder.

"Donation-type" crowdfunding does not have a mechanism for providing returns to funders. In "investment-type" crowdfunding, a portion of the revenue obtained from works created by the fund raiser is paid to the fund provider as a return. “Purchase-type” crowdfunding is distinguished from other types in that the fund raiser provides a non-monetary return to the fund provider. This non-monetary return includes tangible items such as goods, as well as intangible items such as services and electronic items.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a project page display screen displayed by a crowdfunding system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The example shown in FIG. 1 shows a part of a project page whose purpose is for a drafter (creator) who is a fund raiser to raise costs for producing a game.

As shown in Figure 1, the display screen 1 includes a project overview 2, images related to the project 3, the name of the originator (creator) 4, total support amount 5, target amount 6, number of supporters 7, remaining days 8, achievement A rate 9, a support button 10, a detailed explanation of the project 11, etc. can be displayed. Further, as shown below image 3 in FIG. 1, a button for posting the project to an external service such as SNS (social networking service) may be displayed.

Additionally, since this project is a "purchase-type" project, multiple returns are set. Figures 2 (a) to (c) show examples of display screens that display multiple support amounts and allow users considering funding to select which support amount to provide support. . In addition to displaying the amount of support, the details of the return corresponding to the amount of support are also displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 2(a), when the support amount is 5,000 yen, the returned game is set as a created game, a letter of thanks from the creator, and an autographed postcard. In addition, in the example shown in Figure 2(b), if the support amount is 10,000 yen, the return will include the created game, a thank you letter from the creator, an autographed postcard, and an in-game card. (rare) is set. Similarly, in the example shown in Figure 2(c), if the support amount is 30,000 yen, the return will be the created game, a thank you letter from the creator, an autographed postcard, and an in-game card (S Rare), and his name will be listed in the game's credits.

Note that the game as a return includes not only providing a game stored in a recording medium but also providing a computer program for realizing game play on a predetermined terminal. In this case, this computer program may be provided so that the user can download it free of charge via the network. Further, the in-game card is a card that can be used within the game, and may have an illustration of a character or the like drawn on it. This card may be given a rarity, and the rarity may increase in the order of NR (normal), R (rare), and SR (S rare), but the rarity The type and number are not particularly limited to these. Also, posting a name on the credits of a game means posting the name, etc. as a funder in the end credits of the game, etc.

Users considering funding this project can click the button corresponding to the amount of support set to the return they want from among the multiple returns presented as shown in Figure 2 (a) to (c). By selecting , you can provide funding to creators. In response, the creator provides the users who have provided funds with a return set according to the amount of support.

The above is an example of the flow of crowdfunding that is the premise of the crowdfunding system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

However, as described in the above issue, usually on crowdfunding sites, users who find out through external services etc. that a specific creator they are interested in is conducting crowdfunding can request support for that creator. It is common to visit for this purpose. Therefore, there was a problem in that interest in projects other than those related to this creator was not very high.

Therefore, the crowdfunding system of the present invention solves the above problem by having the following configuration.

That is, the crowdfunding system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a storage unit 110, a determination unit 120, and an output unit 130, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the crowdfunding system 100 will be described as a server device 100 connected via a network to a plurality of information processing devices 200, 300 as shown in FIG. 4, but it is not limited to this. Instead, a part of the configuration may be configured as a system included in the information processing apparatuses 200 and 300.

The storage unit 110 stores user information and item information in a storage device in association with each other.

This storage device may be provided in the crowdfunding system 100, or may be an external storage device connected by wire or wirelessly.

The user may be an originator (eg, a creator, etc.) who may be a fund raiser. Although one drafter is associated with each project, one or more users other than the drafter who are given predetermined management authority may be included. This administrative authority may include the authority to draft and edit a project on behalf of the originator.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the user operates an information processing device 200 connected to the crowdfunding system of the present invention via a network, such as a personal computer, a mobile terminal, a game device, etc. can do.

The user information can be information that uniquely identifies the user, and includes information such as a user ID, user name, email address, and password. Furthermore, in addition to this information, the storage unit 110 can store attribute information such as name, address, date of birth, age, gender, information regarding preferences such as favorite anime, favorite voice actor, etc. .

The item information includes a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past. These items include, for example, the project ID (No.), project name, support amount, number of supporters, achievement success/failure, contribution rate, etc. for each project proposed in the past. These items can be determined by the operator of the crowdfunding site realized by the present invention.

The contribution rate here is the rate at which a user contributed to a proposed project, and is normally set as 100% when a single user has proposed a project. On the other hand, if multiple users are involved in one project, as mentioned above, one or more users other than the originator will be set with predetermined administrative authority, and the contribution rate for each multiple user will be set. It is good to remember.

FIG. 5 shows an example of data that the storage unit 110 according to this embodiment stores in the storage device. In FIG. 5, an example is shown in which the data includes user attribute information in addition to the user information and item information described above. Furthermore, evaluation information not shown can also be included. This evaluation information can be an evaluation of the user by a support user who provided support to the user. Specifically, the evaluation information is a computable evaluation expressed by the number of stars, points, etc.

The determining unit 120 determines user rankings based on the item information stored in the storage device and generates ranking information. The item information used to determine this ranking may be determined by the operator of the crowdfunding site realized by the present invention, or may be selected by the first user. good. Details of the method for determining this ranking will be described later.

The output unit 130 outputs the user ranking information generated by the determination unit 120 to the information processing device operated by the first user via the network.

Note that the first user here can be all users represented by users considering funding.

As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing device operated by the first user is an information processing device 300 connected to the crowdfunding system 100 of the present invention via a network, and includes a personal computer, a mobile terminal, It can be a game device or the like.

FIG. 6 shows an example of a display screen displayed based on the information output by the output unit 120. FIG. 6 is a display example of user (creator here) rankings. As described below, the first user can select the displayed users. In FIG. 6, an example is shown in which the first user selects "user (creator) C" from the ranking.

This ranking may be displayed on the top page of the crowdfunding site realized by the present invention that is viewed by the first user, or may be displayed on other pages that are displayed based on the instructions of the first user. It may be displayed. Further, as a ranking, a number of higher/lower users may be displayed as set in advance or specified by the first user.

Then, the determining unit 130 determines the ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and determines the ranking based on the ranking of the plurality of items and uses it as ranking information. Features.

In this case, the ranking may be determined based on the cumulative total value, maximum value, and/or average value of the values corresponding to the items. For example, for the project ID or project name, the cumulative number of projects, for the support amount, the cumulative support amount/maximum support amount/average support amount, and for the number of supporters, the cumulative number of supporters/maximum support. Number of supporters/average number of supporters, success rate, etc. for achievement/failure.

Specifically, the determining unit 130 can determine the rank among the total users for each of a plurality of items stored as item information of a certain user. More specifically, if this user is ranked 1st in total number of supporters, 2nd in average support amount, and 24th in success rate, based on these rankings, this user's For example, the overall ranking can be determined as 3rd place, and this can be stored in the storage device as ranking information in association with the user. This ranking may be determined based on the total value of each rank, or may be determined by considering weighting of each rank, which will be described later.

Note that in the above example, the ranks and rankings were illustrated for all users, but the users may be divided into categories, and the ranks and rankings among the users in each category may be determined.

In this manner, the crowdfunding system of the present invention can utilize the item information of the user who proposed the project to provide user ranking information to the first user considering funding.

In addition, by providing the first user with information about users other than the specific user they are already interested in, the first user may become interested in another user (creator) that they did not originally know. , the possibility of providing support arises. For the first user, this will lead to finding a new favorite user (creator), for another user, it will lead to an increase in the number of funders, and for the crowdfunding site, it will lead to site activation. This leads to benefits for all three parties.

Furthermore, by creating rankings on a user-by-user basis rather than on a project-by-project basis, it is possible to increase the number of users who provide support to capable users.

A crowdfunding system according to another embodiment of the present invention can further include a reception unit 140, as shown in FIG.

The reception unit 140 accepts selection of one or more items from among a plurality of items transmitted via the network from the information processing device 300 operated by the first user. As a means for the first user to input a selection, an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a track pad, a pointing device such as a touch panel, etc. connected to or built into the information processing apparatus 300 can be used, as well as an input device such as a pointing device such as a keyboard, a mouse, a track pad, a touch panel, etc. It also includes controllers, voice recognition devices, etc. connected to the computer by wire or wirelessly.

At this time, the determining unit 130 generates ranking information based on the ranking of the selected item in accordance with the selection received by the accepting unit 140.

For example, if the first user wants to see a ranking that takes into account the cumulative amount of support and the number of supporters rather than the total number of projects, the first user selects the items of the amount of support and the number of supporters. At this time, the designation of cumulative total, maximum, and/or average can also be configured to be additionally selected.

With this configuration, the first user can obtain user ranking information customized for himself, and this ranking information can be used as information for finding capable users who can be targeted for support by the first user. It can be used more profitably.

The determining unit 130 according to another embodiment of the present invention can generate ranking information based on the ranks of a plurality of items and weighting coefficients set in advance for the plurality of items.

For example, in terms of success or failure, the smaller the target amount is, the more likely it is to succeed and the number of successes will be larger. Therefore, by setting a weighting coefficient so that the ranking of the success rate based on the number of successes is given less weight, while the weighting of the support amount is increased, the weight of the ranking of each item can be adjusted. . Note that this weighting coefficient may be set by the first user.

With this configuration, it is possible to generate more appropriate ranking information, and the ranking information can be more usefully used as information for finding capable users who can be supported by the first user.

The storage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention can further store information on support users who have provided financial support to the project in association with users.

At this time, the crowdfunding system 100 further includes an extraction unit 150, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that this extraction unit 150 extracts a user who has drafted a project with which the first user stored in the storage device is associated as a support user.

Then, at this time, the output unit 130 can output the ranking information of the users who drafted the project extracted by the extraction unit 150 to the information processing device operated by the first user via the network.

With this configuration, the first user can know the ranking of the users he/she has supported. Since the first user is a supporting user of the user, that is, a fan, if the user who supported the user has a project currently accepting funding, the ranking of the user who supported the user will be increased. There is a desire to move up to the top. Therefore, if you have not yet provided funding to this project, you will be more motivated to provide funding, and if you have already provided funding, you will be able to request funding from other users and support them. It can improve motivation for activities.

The storage unit 110 according to another embodiment of the present invention can further store information regarding the degree of contribution of the user to the project in the storage device as item information.

As described above, the contribution level indicates the degree to which the user has contributed to the project. For example, when one user is involved in one project, the contribution rate of the user who is the drafter is set as "1". On the other hand, if multiple users are involved in a single project, one or more users other than the originator will be set up with predetermined management authority, as described above, and these multiple users will each be involved in the project. The degree of contribution can be stored as a contribution rate such as "0.3" or "0.7", for example.

At this time, the determining unit 120 can determine the ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the degree of contribution, and can generate ranking information based on the ranking of the plurality of items.

Specifically, the value of each item is allocated to each user based on the degree of contribution. For example, if the contribution rate of one user to a project involving two users is "0.3" and the contribution rate of the other user is "0.7", the total support amount for this project is 1 million. The yen is divided into 300,000 yen and 700,000 yen and is used as the amount of support for each user to determine the ranking. Note that the contribution rate here is exemplified as a contribution ratio when the total is ``1'', but if the degree of contribution of each user is known, it can be defined as a ratio such as ``3:7''. It may also be expressed as a percentage. Note that the value of each item based on the degree of contribution may be stored in the storage device in association with the user.

With this configuration, even if multiple users are involved in one project, an appropriate ranking will be determined based on the degree of contribution, and the first user will be able to identify talented users who can be supported. This information can be more usefully used as information for finding information.

The output unit 130 according to another embodiment of the present invention outputs the user ranking information so that the first user can select the user, and when the first user selects the user, the output unit 130 outputs the ranking information of the user so that the first user can select the user, It is possible to output information on a display screen that displays the details of a project that has been proposed and is currently accepting support.

Displaying a user in a selectable manner includes displaying user information such as a user ID in a selectable manner in addition to a user name.

With this configuration, the first user can easily move from the displayed ranking to the user's project page, thereby preventing a decline in motivation for funding due to the complexity of operations.

In a crowdfunding system according to another embodiment of the present invention, the contents of a project can be announced such as announcements of the release of new games, announcements of major updates to existing games, announcements of sales of goods and tickets related to manga, anime, and games, etc. can do. Specifically, the crowdfunding system can be used as a marketing tool and for pre-registration of games. Normally, registration is done by registering an email address or following a SNS account, but by utilizing the system of the present invention, the project can set up rewards such as limited goods related to the game and receive money as support. We ask supporters to pre-register by paying a fee, and when the game is released, we send a message with a link to a page where release information is disclosed for a specific project, giving supporters special information. can also be provided. Further, the system of the present invention can be used not only when a game is released, but also for large-scale game updates. Additionally, this system can be used as a sales channel for goods, and can also be used to sell tickets at actual events such as fan appreciation events.

In a crowdfunding system according to another embodiment of the present invention, funds provided by users can also be provided using virtual currency. This virtual currency includes dedicated coins issued by the operating company. This will enable us to expand our support network globally.

In the crowdfunding system according to another embodiment of the present invention, a user can also realize a sponsor function in which the user receives support from a sponsor for a fixed amount every month. This support is provided not on a project-by-project basis but on a creator-by-creator basis, and this sponsor is a user who should be treated more favorably than a user who provides funding on a project-by-project basis. Therefore, in this case, it is preferable to include information indicating that the first user is the user's sponsor in the support information of the user and to store the information in the storage device. This allows the first user to more easily select his or her sponsor as an item.

Primary users can create projects exclusive to sponsors, allow sponsors to comment on their own projects, and sponsors always receive a certain discount no matter which project the user supports. It is possible to expand the range of uses for crowdfunding, such as by giving .

Each of the functions realized by the crowdfunding of the present invention described above can also be applied to an EC site whose main purpose is sales.

A crowdfunding system 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be connected to a management terminal that operates crowdfunding. The system of the present invention may accept, from this management terminal, evaluations of works such as manga, anime, games, etc. produced in the project, in addition to managing crowdfunding. Preferably, this evaluation is made by an expert in the genre of this work. Such evaluation becomes useful information when the user considers support.

In addition, in the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 4, the information processing apparatus 200 is shown as an information processing terminal operated by a user, and the information processing apparatus 300 is shown as an information processing terminal operated by a first user. , the number of information processing devices 200, 300 is not particularly limited. Further, the server device as the crowdfunding system 100 can be a server device 100 as shown in FIG. A CPU 21 can be provided as a control unit that controls the operation of the server. This control section may include each section for realizing each of the functions described above. Note that the information processing devices 200 and 300 are configured of computers as shown in FIG. 8, similar to the server device described above.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the crowdfunding system 100 and the information processing devices 200 and 300 have a CPU 21, a main memory 22, a user I/F 23, a communication I/F 24, and an external memory 25. Each of these components is configured as hardware electrically connected to each other via a bus 26.

The CPU 21 loads various programs such as an operating system from the external memory 25 into the main memory 22 and executes instructions included in the loaded programs. The main memory 22 is used to store programs executed by the CPU 21, and is composed of, for example, a DRAM.

The user I/F 23 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a mouse that receives operator input, and an information output device such as a liquid crystal display that outputs the calculation results of the CPU 21. The communication I/F 24 is implemented as hardware, firmware, communication software such as a TCP/IP driver or PPP driver, or a combination thereof, and is configured to be able to communicate via a network.

The external memory 25 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk drive, and stores various files such as various programs such as an operating system.

Further, the storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention stores the following information.
Specifically, the CPU 21 stores data collected when a crowdfunding project is executed in a database.

In addition to the above-mentioned table of information regarding users, this database includes a table of information regarding projects, a table of information regarding returns, a table of information regarding access, a table of information regarding sales history, a support user table, and the like. The contents of the table will be explained in order below.

The project information table stores project information regarding the project. Specifically, the table of information regarding projects includes columns for project number, project name, drafter ID, project start date and time, end date and time, and project page URL.

The return information table stores return information regarding returns obtained when the first user supports a project. Specifically, the table of information regarding returns includes columns for project number, return ID, name, sales amount, maximum sales number, remaining sales number, and return details.

The sales history information table stores sales history information of products and services sold as a return when the first user supports a project. Specifically, the table of information regarding sales history includes columns such as project number, user ID of the support user, return ID of the seller, sales price, sales date and time, and payment method.

The supporter information table stores supporter user information. Specifically, the support user table is provided with columns for supporter ID, name, address, date of birth, telephone number, and email address.

Note that the payment system realized by the crowdfunding system of the present invention can have the same configuration as a conventionally known payment system, so a description thereof will be omitted here.

The embodiments of the crowdfunding system of the present invention have been described above, and the crowdfunding realized by the present invention can be used not only for raising funds but also as a means of gathering friends and comrades.

The crowdfunding system of the present invention is more effective when the content of the project is specialized in the entertainment field. By specializing in this field, in addition to collecting funds, the creator who is the originator will be able to perform preliminary test marketing and demand research, reach out to loyal customers with high enthusiasm (loyalty), and maintain continuity with good customers. This makes it possible to achieve effective communication.

For example, a project that is executed when funding is achieved can be used as a marketing research and funding tool for anime sequels, movies, games, CD production costs, etc. It can also be used as a marketing research and funding tool for novels and manga to be made into movies, and for new anime production. It can also be used as a funding tool for the production of doujinshi and original goods.

For example, in a project that is committed to execution, community marketing and EC can be used to promote promotional plans before the release of a new product (preview events, online-only pre-sales, etc.), advance promotional plans for actual events (advance ticket sales, early reservation benefits, etc.) It can be used as a tool for forming a core fan community using EC (selling original goods and novelty products).

In this way, the crowdfunding realized by the present invention can be utilized as a marketing platform with a useful customer database, and the company that operates this system can receive high-quality IP (intellectual property). ) can be discovered early and preferentially, providing an opportunity to reach them directly.

Next, the processing method of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the processing method of the present invention is characterized by causing a computer to execute a storage step S110, a determination step S120, and an output step S130. The computer here can be the crowdfunding system 100 described above.

In the storage step S110, user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past are stored in a storage device in association with each other. This step can be performed by the storage unit 110 described above. Details of the storage unit 110 are as described above.

In the determination step S120, the ranking of the user is determined and ranking information is generated based on the item information stored in the storage device. This step can be performed by the determination unit 120 described above. Details of the determining unit 120 are as described above.

In the output step S130, the user ranking information generated in the determination step is output to the information processing device operated by the first user via the network. This step can be performed by the output unit 130 described above. Details of the output unit 130 are as described above.

Then, in determination step S120, a ranking is determined for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and ranking information is generated by determining the ranking based on the ranking of the plurality of items.

Next, the computer program of the present invention will be explained.
The computer program of the present invention is characterized in that it causes a computer to realize a storage function, a determination function, and an output function. Each function is realized by each circuit 1110 to 1130 shown in FIG. 10, and each circuit 1110 to 1130 corresponds to each part 110 to 130 described above. The computer here can be the crowdfunding system 100 described above.

The storage function stores user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device in association with each other. This function can be realized by the storage circuit 1110 described above.

The determination function determines the ranking of users based on the item information stored in the storage device and generates ranking information. This function can be implemented by the decision circuit 1120 described above.

The output function outputs the user ranking information generated by the determination function to the information processing device operated by the first user via the network. This function can be realized by the output circuit 1130 described above.

The determining function determines a ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, determines the ranking based on the ranking of the plurality of items, and generates ranking information. It is characterized by

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but according to the crowdfunding system, processing method, and computer program of the present invention, it is possible for the first user to easily find users who can be supported. It becomes possible. According to the present invention, the user ranking information can be provided to the first user who is considering funding by utilizing the item information of the user who proposed the project. This ranking information can be usefully used as information for finding capable users who can be supported by the first user.

Further, according to the crowdfunding system, processing method, and computer program according to other embodiments of the present invention, if the user who drafts the project is a creator of entertainment works such as manga, anime, and games, the production The quality of the work produced depends largely on the ability of the creator. Therefore, the generated ranking information can be used to evaluate the creator's ability. Users who are fans of creators can then check the rankings of the creators they have supported and know the rankings of the creators they have supported. When a creator that he or she has supported has a project that is currently accepting funding, the fan is motivated to raise the ranking of the creator that he or she has supported to a higher rank. Therefore, if you have not yet provided funding to this project, you will be more motivated to provide funding, and if you have already provided funding, you will be able to request funding from other users and support it. It can improve motivation for activities. This makes it possible to realize a community platform that creates a special community between creators and fans.

Furthermore, according to the crowdfunding system, processing method, and computer program according to an embodiment of the present invention, fans who support the same work or creator can interact with each other on the platform realized by the crowdfunding system. By making this possible, fans can connect as friends, making it possible to create a community platform that creates a special community of fans.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to create a new fan community where creators who work hard and their fans can continue to connect with each other.

Although several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

Furthermore, the method described in the embodiments can be applied to a program that can be executed by a computer, such as a magnetic disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), It can also be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. Note that the programs stored on the medium side also include a setting program for configuring software means (including not only execution programs but also tables and data structures) in the computer to be executed by the computer. The computer that realizes this device reads a program recorded on a recording medium, and if necessary, constructs software means using a setting program, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation of the software means. Note that the recording medium referred to in this specification is not limited to those for distribution, and includes storage media such as magnetic disks and semiconductor memories provided inside computers or devices connected via a network.

100 crowdfunding system 110 storage unit 120 determination unit 130 output unit 140 reception unit 150 extraction unit 200 information processing device 300 information processing device

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a storage unit that associates and stores user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device;
A rank is determined for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and the user a determining unit that determines the ranking of and generates ranking information;
an extraction unit that extracts a user who has drafted a project to which the first user is associated as a supporting user;
A crowdfunding system comprising: an output unit that outputs the ranking information of the user extracted by the extraction unit to an information processing device operated by a first user via a network. The crowdfunding system according to claim 1, wherein the weighting coefficient is set by the first user. aa
The crowdfunding system further includes:
comprising a reception unit that receives selections of a plurality of items from the plurality of items transmitted via the network from the information processing device operated by the first user;
3. The crowdfunding system according to claim 1, wherein the determining unit generates the ranking information based on a ranking of selected items in response to a selection accepted by the accepting unit. 4. The crowdfunding system according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit stores information regarding the degree of contribution of the user to the project in the storage device as the item information. The determining unit determines a ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the degree of contribution,
The crowdfunding system according to claim 4, wherein the ranking information is generated based on the ranking of the plurality of items. The crowdfunding system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the user is a creator of an entertainment work. The output section is
outputting ranking information of the users so that the first user can select the users, and
From claim 1, wherein when the first user selects the user, information on a display screen that displays details of a project that has been proposed by the user and is currently accepting support is output. 6. The crowdfunding system according to any one of 6 . The storage unit stores, as the item information, information regarding at least one of the user's cumulative number of projects, cumulative support amount, average support amount, cumulative number of supporters, average number of supporters, success rate, and cumulative number of followers. Store it in a storage device,
The crowdfunding system according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , wherein the determining unit generates ranking information of the user based on the item information. The crowdfunding system according to claim 8 , wherein the weighting coefficient of the success rate is set smaller than the weighting coefficient of the cumulative support amount. to the computer,
a storing step of associating and storing user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device;
a determining step of determining a ranking of the user and generating ranking information based on item information stored in the storage device;
performing an output step of outputting the ranking information of the user generated in the determining step to an information processing device operated by a first user via a network;
In the determining step, a ranking is determined for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and the ranking is determined based on the ranking of the plurality of items and weighting coefficients set in advance for the plurality of items. determining the ranking and generating ranking information based on the ranking ;
In the storing step, information on a support user who provided support to the user is further stored in the storage device as the item information;
The computer further includes:
executing an extraction step of extracting a user who has drafted a project with which the first user is associated as a support user, which is stored in the storage device;
In the output step, the processing method outputs the user ranking information extracted in the extraction step to an information processing device operated by the first user via a network . to the computer,
a storage function that associates and stores user information and item information including a plurality of items related to projects drafted by the user in the past in a storage device;
a determination function that determines the ranking of the user and generates ranking information based on item information stored in the storage device;
realizing an output function that outputs the ranking information of the user generated by the determination function to an information processing device operated by a first user via a network;
The determination function determines a ranking for each of the plurality of items based on the item information stored in the storage device, and determines the ranking for each of the plurality of items and weighting coefficients set in advance for the plurality of items. determining the ranking and generating ranking information based on the ranking ;
The storage function further stores information on a support user who provided support to the user in the storage device as the item information;
The computer further includes:
realizing an extraction function for extracting a user who has drafted a project with which the first user is associated as a support user, which is stored in the storage device;
The output function is a computer program that outputs user ranking information extracted by the extraction function to an information processing device operated by the first user via a network .

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