JPWO2018230626A1 - Two-dimensional code management system, two-dimensional code management method and two-dimensional code management program - Google Patents

Abstract

The code identification information of the two-dimensional code C sent from the information communication terminal 200 is managed in the code management server 300 in association with the content information stored in the database, and the content corresponding to the two-dimensional code C is Allow online users etc. to edit freely. Since the two-dimensional code C can be used continuously even when the content to be induced changes, not only the two-dimensional code C is wasted but also the reduction of the value of the printed product and the change of the package are avoided. it can.

Description

  The present invention relates to a two-dimensional code management system and a two-dimensional code management method for utilizing a two-dimensional code used by being printed on a package of goods or a flyer for advertisement or displayed on a liquid crystal display or a video monitor. As well as two-dimensional code management programs.

  Generally, in product packages and leaflets for advertising, URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) of websites are often printed to inform the user of detailed information and latest information that can not be displayed there. Since this URL is an alphanumeric character string and is not easy to input, recently there are increasing examples of converting it into a two-dimensional code such as QR code (registered trademark) and displaying it. If the URL is displayed in a two-dimensional code, the user simply reads this two-dimensional code with a camera incorporated in an information communication terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, and the website targeted by the software incorporated in the terminal You can automatically access the website to easily check the contents of the website.

  As a prior art of this kind, for example, Patent Document 1 below proposes a service that can convert a barcode printed on a paper medium using a mobile phone into a URL based on the URL-conversion table of the conversion server. There is. Further, according to Patent Document 2 below, a system for acquiring address information (for example, URL) of a site related to a company corresponding to a code using an existing search engine without using such a URL-conversion table. Has been proposed. Furthermore, in the following Patent Document 3, a QR code (registered trademark) describing a URL is printed on a business card, the code is photographed, and guidance for downloading of an application is provided, and user-specific AR content is provided via the application. Systems have been proposed.

JP 2002-373311 A JP, 2009-15823, A JP 2017-33128 A

  By the way, since the URL of the guidance destination is described as it is, the conventional usage method of the two-dimensional code has a disadvantage that when the URL changes, the guidance destination can not be accessed and becomes invalid. This is not a problem when printing on disposable items such as food packages and leaflets, but on the contrary, it is used for a long time, for example, in the case of library books and rental products Then, there is a disadvantage that it can not be used at all despite the fact that it has been seen by many people afterwards.

  Therefore, the present invention has been devised to solve these problems, and the purpose thereof is a novel two-dimensional code which can continue to utilize the two-dimensional code even when the address of the guide destination or the guide destination itself changes. Provided are a management system, a two-dimensional code management method, and a two-dimensional code management program.

  In order to solve the problem, a first invention has a code management server connected via an information communication terminal for reading a two-dimensional code and the Internet, wherein the two-dimensional code includes at least code identification information unique to the two-dimensional code. A URL of the code management server is described, and the code management server manages content identification information sent from the information communication terminal in association with content information stored in a database; A content editing unit configured to edit content information associated by the content management unit for each of the code identification information by an operation from a code management terminal; and content information managed by the content management unit as the information communication terminal. And a content transmitting means for transmitting the two-dimensional code. It is a management system.

  According to such a configuration, when the unique code identification information is sent from the information communication terminal that has read the two-dimensional code to the code management server, the code management server transmits, for example, an image or character to the information communication terminal. It can provide various content information such as information or URLs of other websites.

  This content information can be freely edited for each code by the user who uses the two-dimensional code authorized by login authentication as well as the system administrator by the operation from the code management terminal, and can be freely edited for each code. Even if a problem occurs, the code management server can continue to utilize the secondary code simply by editing (rewriting) the contents. The content information in the present invention includes not only content itself such as text data, image data and moving image data, but also information indicating the storage location of content such as URL (the same applies hereinafter).

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the code management server is configured to set the content information managed by the content management means to content information preset for each arbitrary time or period by an operation from a code management terminal. It is a two-dimensional code management system characterized by comprising a content automatic switching means to be switched automatically. According to such a configuration, the system administrator and the user utilizing the two-dimensional code do not have to bother to switch the content information each time a predetermined time or time comes, and management becomes easy.

  A third invention according to the first or the second invention is characterized in that the code management server further comprises an access management means for managing an access situation from the information communication terminal for each two-dimensional code. It is a two-dimensional code management system. According to such a configuration, for example, the access status can be aggregated for each two-dimensional code and used for analysis of the usage status of the user.

  In a fourth aspect of the present invention, a two-dimensional code in which at least a unique code identification information and a URL of a code management server are described is read by an information communication terminal, and the unique code identification information is transmitted to the code management server via the Internet. Transmission step, Content management step for managing unique code identification information sent in the transmission step in association with content information stored in the database of the code management server, and correspondence in the content management step A two-dimensional code management method comprising: a content editing step of editing content information for each of the code identification information; and a content transmission step of transmitting the content information managed in the content management step to the information communication terminal. It is.

  According to such a method, when the unique code identification information is sent from the information communication terminal which has read the two-dimensional code to the code management server as in the first invention, the code management server is the information communication terminal On the other hand, it is possible to provide various content information such as images and text information or URLs of other websites, so that even if the destination of the change is changed, the secondary code can be used continuously.

  A fifth invention is a program used in a code management server connected via an information communication terminal for reading a two-dimensional code and the Internet, wherein the two-dimensional code includes at least code identification information unique to the two-dimensional code, and the code management Content management means for describing a URL of a server and managing a computer of the code management server in association with content information stored in a database and unique code identification information sent from the information communication terminal; A content editing unit for editing the content information associated by the content management unit for each of the code identification information by an operation from the code management terminal, and transmitting the content information managed by the content management unit to the information communication terminal It is characterized in that it functions as content transmission means A two-dimensional code management program.

  According to such a program, as in the first invention, even if there is a change in the induction destination, the secondary code can be used continuously. In addition, since each means can be realized by software using a general-purpose computer system (server) connectable to a smart fin, a mobile phone, a personal computer or the like via the Internet, a dedicated hardware is created to make each means It can be realized economically and easily as compared to the case of realization. Furthermore, by rewriting a part of the program, it is possible to easily upgrade the version by functional modification or improvement.

  According to the present invention, when the unique code identification information is sent from the information communication terminal which has read the two-dimensional code to the code management server, the code management server transmits, for example, image or character information to the information communication terminal. Since various content information such as URLs of other websites can be provided, the secondary code can continue to be utilized even if there is a change in the guide destination.

FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a two-dimensional code management system 100 according to the present invention. An example of QR Code (registered trademark) which is one of the two-dimensional codes C utilized in the present invention is shown. It is a hardware block diagram which shows an example of the information communication terminal 200 side. FIG. 3 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a code management server 300 and a code management terminal 400. It is a block diagram which shows the function of the two-dimensional code management system 100 which concerns on this invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of communication between the information communication terminal 200 and the code management server 300. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of communication between a code management server 300 and a code management terminal 400. FIG. 6 is a screen view showing an example of an online user registration screen 500. FIG. 6 is a screen view showing an example of an online user registration screen 510. FIG. 16 is a screen view showing an example of an online user registration screen 520. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of communication between a code management server 300 and a code management terminal 400. It is a screen figure showing an example of my page login screen 530. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional code list screen 540. FIG. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional code purchase screen 550. FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of communication between a code management server 300 and a code management terminal 400. It is a screen figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional code edit screen 560. FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of communication between a code management server 300 and a code management terminal 400. It is a screen figure showing an example of two-dimensional code purchase history screen 570. FIG. 16 is a screen view showing an example of an online user information editing screen 580.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a two-dimensional code management system 100 according to the present invention. As shown, the two-dimensional code management system 100 mainly comprises an information communication terminal 200, a code management server 300, and a code management terminal 400, which mutually communicate information via the Internet N. It is connected possible.

  The information communication terminal 200 is configured by a general-purpose electronic device having a communication function such as a so-called smartphone, a mobile phone, or a tablet. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the hardware configuration is such that internal devices such as an arithmetic unit (CPU) 201, a main storage device (RAM) 202, a clock (CLC) 203, and an internal storage device (ROM) 204 In addition to connection, the interface (I / F) 206 is connected to an external device such as the Internet N, camera 207, monitor / touch panel 208, speaker / microphone 209, button / switch 210, and various sensors (not shown). It consists of a computer system connected to allow input and output of information.

  Also, various software such as a general-purpose web browser other than OS (Operating System) is installed in this information communication terminal 200 at least, and any web server on the Internet N by wireless or wired communication. It has a function to connect to and access the website managed there. In addition, application software that exhibits a function as a two-dimensional code reader is also installed in the information communication terminal 200, and image processing (decoding) of the two-dimensional code captured by the camera 207 is performed to obtain the two-dimensional code. It has a function to detect the described URL and automatically access the web server.

  Here, the two-dimensional code in the present invention refers to a figure (code) printed on a printed matter or displayed on an electronic monitor, and more specifically, a QR code (registered trademark) having information in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction In addition to PDF417 code, Veri code, Maxi code, Aztec code, etc., it also includes a display code such as a bar code, which has information only in the horizontal direction. FIG. 2 shows an example of a QR code (registered trademark) that can be used as the two-dimensional code C of the system 100 of the present invention, and a conventional finder pattern, alignment pattern, timing pattern, format information, error correction code, etc. In addition to the pattern information, the URL of the code management server 300 and identification information (ID) specific to the code are described in the data area with a predetermined dot pattern.

  Each of the code management server 300 and the code management terminal 400 is formed of a general-purpose information processing apparatus such as a personal computer or a work station. The hardware configuration is as shown in FIG. 4 in which internal devices such as an arithmetic unit (CPU) 301, a clock (CLC) 302, a main storage unit (RAM) 303 and an internal storage unit (ROM) 304 are bus 305 In addition to connection, the interface N (I / F) 306 via the Internet N, input device (keyboard, mouse, touch panel etc.) 308, display device (liquid crystal display, video monitor etc.) 309, database (external storage device) 307 etc. It consists of a computer system connected so as to be able to input and output information with an external device.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing each function realized by the hardware and software (program) of the code management server 300 and the code management terminal 400. As shown in the figure, the code management server 300 first uses the hardware and software (program) to communicate means 310, content management means 311, content transmission means 312, content editing means 313, content automatic switching means 314, content storage means 315, It has a function to realize each means such as input / output means 316, access management means 317 and the like. On the other hand, the code management terminal 400 has a function to realize each means such as the communication means 410 and the input / output means 611.

  Here, the communication means 310, 410 exhibit a function of bi-directionally communicating with other information processing apparatus on the Internet N by a standard protocol such as TCP / IP, and the input / output means 316, 612. Is realized by the above-described input device 308, display device 309, and the like. In addition, the content storage unit 315 is realized by a rewritable external storage device such as an HDD, an SSD, a USB memory, or an SD card, which constitutes the storage device 307 described above.

  On the other hand, the content management means 311 associates code identification information sent from the information communication terminal 200 by the online user or administrator of the system 100 of the present invention with a specific content, and a specific example will be described later. The content transmission unit 312 transmits the content associated with the content management unit 311 to the information communication terminal 200 when the code identification information is sent from the information communication terminal 200. Will be described later. The contents referred to in the present invention are, for example, text data such as a message, image data such as a picture or a picture, moving picture data or an address of a moving picture site such as YouTube (registered trademark), URL of transfer destination, telephone number, fax number , Email address, map data, etc.

  The content editing unit 313 edits the content associated with the code identification information by the content management unit 311 for each code identification information, and a specific example thereof will be described later. The content automatic switching unit 314 automatically switches the content associated with the code identification information by the content management unit 311 for each predetermined time or period, and a specific example thereof will be described later.

  Next, the main processing flow of the two-dimensional code management system 100 of the present invention having such a configuration and function will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 6 to 19 and the example of the monitor display screen. As persons involved in the operation of the two-dimensional code management system 100 of the present invention, a general user who operates the information communication terminal 200, a system administrator who manages the code management server 300, and the code management terminal 400 There are at least online users who actually use a two-dimensional code, and the system 100 of the present invention will be described using the viewpoints of those persons as appropriate.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, a general user operating the information communication terminal 200 reads (photographs) a predetermined two-dimensional code C using the information communication terminal 200 as shown in the first step S200. The two-dimensional code C is analyzed by the incorporated two-dimensional code reading application (* 1), and the web browser receives the URL of the code management server 300 described in the two-dimensional code C (for example, “https: // www The unique code identification information is sent together with the connection request addressed to “.eraberu.info /”) (step S202 → step S204).

  When the code management server 300 receives the connection request in the first step S300, the code management server 300 inquires the unique code identification information to the database (content storage means 315), and the content (URL, image corresponding to the code identification information , A message etc.), and then an HTML file corresponding to the type of the content is generated, and this is transmitted to the information communication terminal 200 (steps S302 → S304 → S306 → S308).

  When the information communication terminal 200 receives an HTML file from the code management server 300, the information communication terminal 200 analyzes the HTML file by the web browser (* 2). Then, as a result of analyzing the HTML file, if the content relates to URL transfer, the connection request is transferred to the web server addressed to the URL (step S206 → S208 → S210 → S212).

  The web server having received the connection request transmits the corresponding HTML file to the information communication terminal 200 when receiving it (step S400 → S402), and the information communication terminal 200 having received it receives it on the screen. Output (display) to end the process (step S214 → S216). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S208 that the HTML file is image data such as a photo or character information such as a message, it is decoded as it is, and the same is output (displayed) on the screen, and the processing is ended (step S210 → S216).

  Next, FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the flow of mutual communication between the code management terminal 400 operated by the online user using the two-dimensional code C and the code management server 300. First, the online user operates the code management terminal 400 to access the code management server 300 via the Internet N, and performs user registration from a code management website managed by the system administrator. This user registration is performed from the user temporary registration request as shown in the first step S400.

  As the user temporary registration method, as in the online user registration screen 500 illustrated in FIG. 8, the mail address of the online user is input and transmitted in the mail address input box 501 in the registration interface of the website (FIG. 7) Steps S400 → S310 → S312 → S402 → S404 → S406). The code management server 300 that has received this e-mail address temporarily registers the e-mail address, and transmits a registration guidance e-mail to the e-mail address (steps S314 → S316 → S318). FIG. 9 shows an example of the on-line user screen 510 notifying that the guide mail has been sent to the on-line user.

  The code management terminal 400 having received the registration guidance mail inputs personal information and the like for specifying the online user according to the user registration screen guided by the registration guidance mail, and transmits this to the code management server 300 (step S408 → S410 → S412). FIG. 10 shows an example of the online user registration screen 520. In addition to the user-specific login ID assigned by the code management server 300, the password, user name, telephone number, and the like in the other input box 521. It is designed to enter contact information such as e-mail. Then, the code management server 300 that has received this user information creates an account of the online user and performs user registration (step S320 → S322). This enables the online user to use the system 100 of the present invention.

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of mutual communication between the code management terminal 400 and the code management server 300 after the user registration. The online user first operates the code management terminal 400 to log in to the management website of the code management server 300. Specifically, when the management web site of the code management server 300 is accessed from the code management terminal 400, a my page login screen 530 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed, so predetermined login information is input to this screen. Then, the login request is transmitted (steps S 414 → S 324 → S 326 → S 416 → S 418 → S 420). In the example of FIG. 12, the user ID and the password (PW) set at the time of user registration are input to each input box 531 and transmitted, thereby enabling login.

  The code management server 300 that has received this login request checks whether the user ID and password (PW) match, and if they match, the screen transitions to a two-dimensional code list screen 540 as shown in FIG. The operation is performed (steps S328 → S330 → S332 → S334). Since the status of each two-dimensional code C managed by the online user and operation buttons such as editing and downloading are displayed on the two-dimensional code list screen 540, the online user confirms the two-dimensional code list screen 540. If necessary, various operations such as editing and downloading for each two-dimensional code C can be performed arbitrarily. FIG. 13 shows an example of the two-dimensional code list screen 540. The status (name, count, transfer type, content, switching date and time, etc.) of each of the four two-dimensional codes C and its editing and download operation buttons Etc are displayed.

  Here, after the user registration, since the online user who logged in first has no two-dimensional code C to manage as a matter of course, first, as shown in FIG. The purchase procedure is performed (steps S422 → S424 → S426). FIG. 14 shows an example of the purchase screen 550 of this two-dimensional code C, and the online user confirms the number (number) required in the input box 551 in which the price per piece is displayed. It is possible to purchase easily by pushing a button.

  In this way, the code management server 300 that has received the purchase request of the two-dimensional code C creates and registers a new two-dimensional code C according to the number as shown in FIG. It displays on 540 (step S336-> S338-> S340-> S428). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15, when the online user inputs content corresponding to each two-dimensional code C from the editing screen 560, this is transmitted to the code management server 300 and registered in the database (steps S430 → S432 → S342 → S344). FIG. 16 shows an example of the editing screen 560 of the two-dimensional code C, and for each two-dimensional code C, it is possible to finely set the update date, transfer type of contents, contents and the like for each two-dimensional code C.

  In the example of the figure, the first content A set to the two-dimensional code C selects simple transfer as the transfer type, and the URL of the transfer destination (http://www.yahoo.co.jp) as its content It shows the input status, and in this case, it is set to forward as it is to the web server addressed to that URL. When image display or moving image display is selected as the transfer type, and image data or moving image data to be displayed as the content is input, the image data or moving image data is transmitted to the code management server 300 and registered. The image data and the moving image data are set to be transmitted to the information communication terminal 200.

  In addition, when a message, an e-mail address, a telephone number, etc. are selected as the transfer type and characters and numbers that are desired to be displayed as the content are input, the character data is transmitted to the code management server 300 and registered. A message, an e-mail address, and a telephone number are set to be transmitted to the information communication terminal 200.

  The two-dimensional code C, for which predetermined content information has been set, is then downloaded from the code management server 300 as image data by an online user, and then printed on an actual product, package, flyer, business card, etc. It will be used in various situations such as being displayed on the display screen. The payment of the code purchase cost from the on-line user to the system administrator can be made using a credit card or a well-known net settlement system.

  In this way, since the two-dimensional code C actually used is transferred arbitrary content for each two-dimensional code arbitrarily set by the online user, general users who operate the information communication terminal 200 As described above, just by photographing the two-dimensional code C with the information communication terminal 200, it is possible to obtain content corresponding to the two-dimensional code C as described above.

  On the other hand, in the rapidly changing world of Internet N, there are cases where the website can not be viewed or accessed due to the closing of the website or the change of the web server. In addition, there are cases where it is desirable to replace an image or message with something different from the conventional one due to various circumstances. When changing the content in this manner, the online user logs in again to the code management server 300 from the code management terminal 400 as shown in FIG. 17, and the corresponding two-dimensional code C is displayed from the two-dimensional code list screen 540. After the selection, necessary editing is performed from the two-dimensional code editing screen 560 (steps S434 → S346 → S348 → S350 → S352 → S436 → S436 → S438). For example, when a web site indicated by a certain two-dimensional code C is closed, another two-dimensional URL is assigned to the transfer destination of the two-dimensional code C using the two-dimensional code editing screen 560. When an image or message changes, the image data or character is input, and the content is changed to the new image or message.

  As described above, the system 100 of the present invention manages the two-dimensional code C by the code management server 300 and allows the online user to freely edit the content corresponding to the two-dimensional code C online. Even if the web site can not be accessed or the image desired to be displayed is replaced with a different one, the two-dimensional code C can still be used effectively. As a result, not only the two-dimensional code C is wasted, but it is also possible to avoid the reduction in the value of the product on which it is printed, the change of the package and the like. Also, since the online user can easily edit the content corresponding to each two-dimensional code C online using the code management terminal 400, it can respond quickly anytime and anywhere.

  Further, the two-dimensional code management system 100 of the present invention and the two-dimensional code management method thereof can be mainly realized by software using a computer system such as an existing server or personal computer as a two-dimensional code management program as it is. The cost is also relatively low, and its operation, maintenance, and specification changes can be made easily. In addition, since the information communication terminal 200 can use existing software as it is, software for accessing the website of the Internet N by the two-dimensional code C can be used as it is, as well as smartphones and mobile phones used by general users. There is no need for new costs.

  Furthermore, since the present invention system 100 includes the content automatic switching means 314, it is possible to automatically switch the content according to the time, the period, and the like. That is, as shown in the two-dimensional code editing screen 560 of FIG. 16, it has a function of switching between two different contents, for example, contents A (simple transfer) and contents B (message). Content A (simple transfer) is transferred from 8:00 to 10:00 pm, and timed automatic transfer such as transferring content B (message) from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am becomes possible . This time designation can be set not only for hours but also for monthly, seasonal or yearly periods. This eliminates the hassle of switching the content information each time a predetermined time or time comes, thus facilitating management.

  FIG. 18 is a screen view showing an example of the online user screen 570 showing the history of the two-dimensional code purchased by the online user up to now, and FIG. 19 shows an example of the editing screen 580 of the online user information. It is. By further preparing such a screen in addition to the screen as described above, the online user can easily check on the two-dimensional code purchase history, edit online user information, and the like online. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, if the code management server 300 is further provided with an access management means 317 for managing the access status from the code management terminal 400 for each two-dimensional code C, for example, access is made for each two-dimensional code C. The situation can be aggregated and used for analyzing the utilization situation of the user.

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Claims (5)

It has a code management server connected via an information communication terminal that reads a two-dimensional code and the Internet,
In the two-dimensional code, at least unique code identification information and a URL of the code management server are described.
The code management server is
Content management means for managing unique code identification information sent from the information communication terminal in association with content information stored in a database;
A content editing unit that edits the content information associated by the content management unit for each of the code identification information by an operation from a code management terminal;
A two-dimensional code management system comprising: content transmission means for transmitting content information managed by the content management means to the information communication terminal. In the two-dimensional code management system according to claim 1,
The code management server is provided with automatic content switching means for automatically switching the content information managed by the content management means to content information set in advance every predetermined time or period by an operation from a code management terminal. Two-dimensional code management system characterized by In the two-dimensional code management system according to claim 1 or 2,
The two-dimensional code management system according to claim 1, wherein the code management server further comprises an access management unit configured to manage an access state from the information communication terminal for each two-dimensional code. A sending step of reading a two-dimensional code in which at least a unique code identification information and a URL of a code management server are described by an information communication terminal, and sending the unique code identification information to the code management server via the Internet;
A content management step of managing the unique code identification information sent in the transmission step in association with the content information stored in the database of the code management server;
A content editing step of editing the content information associated in the content management step for each code identification information;
A two-dimensional code management method comprising the steps of: transmitting content information managed in the content management step to the information communication terminal. A program used by a code management server connected via an information communication terminal for reading a two-dimensional code and the Internet,
In the two-dimensional code, at least unique code identification information and a URL of the code management server are described.
The code management server computer,
Content management means for managing unique code identification information sent from the information communication terminal in association with content information stored in a database;
A content editing unit that edits the content information associated by the content management unit for each of the code identification information by an operation from a code management terminal;
A two-dimensional code management program comprising: functioning as content transmission means for transmitting content information managed by the content management means to the information communication terminal.

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