KR20010098026A - A method of management for internet members and a computer readable device having the program thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of inducing the securement of Internet membership by confirming whether or not to win through the Internet using information that can be provided free of charge and scratched through a card similar to an instant lottery. Through receiving the personal information of the client through the instant lottery-type business card on the back free of charge, if the third party receiving the business card accesses the Internet using the information recorded on the back of the business card It is a system that can be usefully applied to securing Internet membership by checking the number and proceeding with a series of processes to determine whether or not to win prizes / goods.

Description

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The present invention relates to a method for effectively securing and managing an Internet member, and more particularly, whether or not to win a prize through the Internet using information that can be scratched and provided with a business card surface-treated in a form similar to an instant lottery ticket. It is about how to induce Internet membership acquisition by checking.

The Internet, which was created for military purposes, is called "reporting of information" and occupies a large share of the current industry. As the users of the Internet rapidly increase, the Internet has evolved in the sense of computers and networks connected to each other and serves as a new media that enables real-time communication between companies and individuals, and between individuals.

In general, services using the Internet have a client / server structure in which one computer requests information from another computer and the requested computer passes the requested information. The one that provides the information is called the server computer, and the one that receives the information is called the client computer. The World Wide Web is also a client / server structured Internet service that uses a communication protocol called Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. Web Server A collection of information provided by a computer is referred to as a Seb Site. If the Web server computer is a TV station, the Web site may correspond to a channel.

The speed of development of the Internet is now very fast, doubling the number of Web sites per month, and this trend is expected to continue. As a result, Internet service providers are also on the rise. Not so many Internet service providers are all profitable. Revenue generation can take many forms, but in most cases, the advertising revenue provided by the website is the most common, and the number of "members" who sign up for the service provider can be a universal criterion for determining the value of a website. In the end, it's no exaggeration to say that the ups and downs of a business depend on how many members each Internet service provider has. For this reason, each Internet service provider is using various methods to acquire members such as free e-mail, event holding, iCash or Cyber money. However, all of these methods are performed while connected to the Internet, and there is a demand for a method used in general life.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for effectively securing an Internet member by providing a business card free of charge.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a member management method that can induce membership by allowing a third party to receive a business card that has been scratched on a surface similar to an instant lottery to confirm whether or not to win.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a member management method that can have the effect of advertising by inserting commercial advertising phrases on the back of the business card provided free to members received via the Internet.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a member management method that provides an opportunity to receive prizes / products by a third party who has not won, as a result of confirming whether or not to win through the Internet.

A basic feature of the present invention for achieving these objects is the step of receiving the personal information data of the first client from the first client computer connected via the communication means; Producing a business card surface-treated in the form of an instant lottery ticket so that the personal information information data is written on the front surface and scratched to confirm the information recorded on a predetermined portion of the rear surface thereof and provided to the first client; Receiving the business card from the first client and receiving input information from a computer of a second client connected to a service providing server through a communication means using information recorded on the back of the business card; Comparing the serial number included in the transmitted information with data read from a client database connected to the service providing server to determine the usefulness of the information and whether to win a prize or a prize; Delivering the result of determination of the availability and prize / winning prize to the second client's computer through a communication means, and the personal information provided from the second client is written on the front surface and scratched on a predetermined portion of the rear surface. And providing the second client with the business card on which the verifiable information is recorded.

A detailed feature of the Internet membership management method according to the present invention is to provide a client with a business card with a commercial advertisement text on the back for free.

Another detailed feature of the Internet member management method according to the present invention is to record the information of the first client and the information for checking the prize / goods and the Internet address of the service providing server on the back of the business card provided to the client.

Another detailed feature of the Internet member management method according to the present invention is that the member providing the business card from the service provider controls the service providing server so as not to check whether the prize or the prize is won by the serial number indicated on the business card.

Another detailed feature of the Internet member management method according to the present invention is that when a third party who receives the business card accesses the server, the member who provided the business card to the third party provides a mileage (Mileage) score to naturally attract members. To make it possible.

Another detailed feature of the Internet member management method according to the present invention is that the second client connected to the service providing server can continuously increase the number of server accesses by providing opportunities for prizes and prizes.

1 is a first modified embodiment of a business card according to the prior art,

2 is a first modified embodiment of a business card according to the prior art,

3 is a first modified embodiment of a business card according to the prior art,

4 is a first modified embodiment of a business card according to the prior art,

5 is an exemplary view showing the configuration of a computer system for implementing the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating an implementation process of an Internet membership management method according to the present invention;

7A-7B illustrate an example of a business card provided to a client in accordance with an implementation of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is an exemplary view illustrating items displayed when the surface treatment portion of FIG. 7B is scraped off.

The following describes the Internet member management method according to the present invention in detail.

First, since the present invention uses a method of providing a business card for free to a member who accesses a server of a service provider through the Internet, a business method using a business card will be described.

In general, a business card means a printout for informing others of the name of the company or place of business and the name and contact information. There are various types of business cards, such as plastic or metal, in addition to general business cards made of paper.

The ultimate use of a business card is to let others know. In this sense, various methods are suggested to aim for the effect of public relations. Among them, the invention according to the "Immediate lucky lucky business card luck right" disclosed in the Republic of Korea Utility Model Registration No. 1998-8591 (1998.5.22.), As shown in Fig. It shows that the good luck has been made with the paint applied to the rest and removable paint. However, it can be seen that the method of using the luck right is not presented in detail.

Another application method using a business card is "business card including advertisement and discount coupon" disclosed in Korean Utility Model Registration Application No. 1999-6538 (April 20, 1999). As shown in FIG. 2, the business card according to the present invention has a name, affiliation, telephone number, etc. written on the front of the business card, and an advertising phrase such as a company or a store that is not related to the business card provider is displayed on the back of the business card. The purpose is to allow the person who receives the business card to continuously see the advertisement on the business card or to use a discount coupon. However, it is very doubtful that the advertising effect persists, and the effect of inserting an advertisement that is not related to the business card provider is uncertain.

As another method using a business card, the invention "business card" disclosed in Korean Patent Application No. 1999-45442 (1999.1019.) Provides a lottery function to win prizes on the back side of a business card as shown in FIG. The date of the lottery (6), the customer number (4), the number (8) for confirming the winning and winning through the Internet, and the address (12) of the Internet site for the presenting of the lottery are listed. However, since the drawing date is recorded in advance, the business card that cannot be delivered after the drawing date has passed is unreasonable, and there is no benefit to the business card provider.

As another method using a business card disclosed in the Republic of Korea Patent Application No. 1999-61031 (1999.12.23.) "Discount card business card and its handling method", as shown in FIG. In addition to the contents of the business card of the member number 40 for accessing the Internet homepage of the business card provider is displayed, and the additional means 30 is formed on the back of a magnetic band that can be provided with a discount. However, while sharing information and changing information quickly is easy, the main users of the discount card combined business card used in the present invention are paid by discount workers to the discount service company. Must be ordered.

The mechanical configuration of the present invention to effectively secure the Internet members by complementing the disadvantages of the various methods mentioned above is configured as shown in FIG. Let's take a look at the service providing server. The first and second client computers are shown connected to a service providing server via communication means. Herein, the communication means generically refers to an internet access system through an ISP company, an internet access system through a dedicated line, or an internet access system through other communication media. The first client means a person who wants to receive a web service. The second client refers to a person who has received a lottery ticket from the first client. The service providing server refers to a computer system of a company that provides free services to first and second clients on a web. The client database connected to the service providing server stores information such as the first and second client's personal information and the serial number recorded on the back of the business card provided to the first client through the communication means. It is a storage medium. The advertisement information database connected to the service providing server is a storage medium that stores advertisement text or images received from each company (A, B… N).

6 is a flowchart showing the progress of the Internet member management method according to the present invention.

Any user (hereinafter referred to as " first client ") who wishes to receive the service according to the present invention connects to the service provider's Web site via a communication means. In this case, general confirmation such as membership registration is performed, and in the case of a new subscriber, computer message data requesting personal information of the member is transmitted to a computer of the first client through communication means. This information is displayed on a monitor connected to the computer of the first client, and the first client inputs his / her personal information through the keyboard. Since this is the same as the process of joining a normal Internet service provider as a new member, detailed description is omitted (S1 process).

The information delivered from the first client is stored in the client database. At this time, the unique code included in the serial number to be recorded in the business card is stored together with the personal information of the first client. This is to control the first client not to check whether the prizes or prizes are won by the serial number written on the business card. The unique ID of the first client is formed in an encrypted format (S2 process).

The business card prepared based on the information provided by the first client is provided to the first client free of charge. At this time, the front of the provided business card has the same configuration as a general business card as shown in Figure 7a, the back of the business card surface treatment in the form of instant lottery to scratch and confirm the information recorded in a predetermined portion as shown in Figure 7b do. The first client uses a free business card. By "business card" is meant that the first client communicates to the second client to inform the other party of his or her name, place of business and contact information. The first client explains the specificity of the business card provided while delivering the business card to the second client. Similar to the instant lottery, if you scratch the surface on the back, you will be presented with a chance to win a prize or prize. That is, as shown in Figure 8, the serial number and the address of the Internet site that provides the advertisement and the winning confirmation (offer prize) service appears. Winnings can be confirmed immediately when the back of the card is scratched, or in some cases can be confirmed only through the Internet site for effective membership. In the following description, the case of checking through an Internet site is taken as an example (S3 process).

The second client, provided with the business card from the first client, accesses the service providing server through a communication means by using the marked information by scraping the surface-treated part on the back of the business card. The process at this time is implemented in the same manner as the process S1.

In a series of processes similar to the S2 process, the information received from the computer of the second client is received and the information is stored in the client database. At this time, the serial number recorded on the back of the business card received from the first client is delivered to the service providing server (S5 process).

The service providing server analyzes the serial number included in the transmitted information. The validity of the information is verified by checking whether the currently logged-in user is the same as the code of the first client encrypted in the serial number. (S6 course)

Using the first client information included in the serial number, the first client data is loaded from the client database connected to the service providing server. At this time, the data of the first client is modified. Changes in data represent the accumulation of mileage used at the service provider site, which represents the benefit to the first client. Rewards such as cash or cash are made to the first client who has earned a certain mileage (S7 process).

The predetermined quantity number of the serial number described in the business card provided free of charge to the first client by the service providing server includes a number for providing a prize (goods). The service providing server determines the usefulness of the information and whether or not to win prizes / goods by comparing with the stored data.

Prizes will be given to the second client who has been confirmed. Prizes can be in many forms, such as cash or cash. Although not shown in this flowchart, the second client who does not win in accordance with the spirit of the present invention can continuously operate the member management by continuously providing opportunities for prizes and prizes. (S9 process)

Regardless of the winning or failing, the business card is provided to the second client based on the information received and stored through the S5 process (step S10) and the corresponding information is stored in the client database connected to the service providing server.

The advertisement information stored in the advertisement information database shown in FIG. 5 may be recorded on the back of the business card delivered to the client, and displayed on a monitor connected to the client's computer or in the form of sound while each client is connected through a communication means. Can be. In this description, the service provider provides the first client with a business card free of charge, but a postcard may be provided. That is, the Internet member management method according to the present invention may be implemented by the first client sending a postcard to the second client using a free postcard provided by the service provider. In addition, it is mentioned that the present invention can be implemented not only in the medium of information delivery of printed matters such as business cards or postcards, but also in intangible information delivery media such as Internet cards (Christmas cards, birthday cards, etc.) provided by a service providing server. There will be no room.

So far I looked at the center of the preferred embodiment for the present invention. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present description should be considered in descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope will be construed as being included in the present invention.

As described above, the Internet member management method according to the present invention can effectively secure an Internet member by providing a business card free of charge, and can induce membership according to expectations by providing a business card in a form similar to an instant lottery ticket. Has an effect. In addition, it is possible to have the effect of advertisement by inserting commercial advertisements on the back of the business card provided free to members received through the Internet, and provide the opportunity of the owner of the non-winning business card to win prizes through their own efforts. As a result, continuous membership management is possible.

Claims (8)

Receiving personal information data of the first client from the first client computer connected through the communication means; Producing a business card surface-treated in the form of an instant lottery ticket so that the personal information information data is written on the front surface and scratched to confirm the information recorded on a predetermined portion of the rear surface thereof and provided to the first client; Receiving the business card from the first client and receiving input information from a computer of a second client connected to a service providing server through a communication means using information recorded on the back of the business card; Comparing the serial number included in the transmitted information with data read from a client database connected to the service providing server to determine the usefulness of the information and whether to win a prize or a prize; Transmitting the determination result information of the availability and the prize / winning prize to the computer of the second client through a communication means; And providing the second client with a business card on which the personal information provided from the second client is written on the front surface and the information which can be confirmed by scratching on a predetermined portion of the rear surface thereof is provided to the second client. The method of claim 1; The information recorded on the back of the business card provided to the first client Internet membership management method characterized in that it comprises a commercial advertising text. The method of claim 1; The information recorded on the back of the business card comprises the information of the first client, information for checking whether the prize / prize winning and the Internet site address of the service providing server. The method of claim 1; Internet member management method characterized in that the second client connected to the service providing server is continuously provided with an opportunity for prizes / prizes. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4; The service providing server controls the Internet membership through a predetermined code included in the unique ID and serial number of the first client so that the first client does not check whether the prize or prize is won by the serial number written on the business card. Way. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4; The service providing server extracts the first client information from the serial number information provided from the computer of the second client connected to the server through the communication means and reflects the first client information to the information of the first client stored in the client database connected to the server. Internet membership management method. The method of claim 4; The service providing server extracts the first client information from the serial number information provided from the computer of the second client connected to the server through the communication means and reflects the first client information to the information of the first client stored in the client database connected to the server. Internet membership management method. Receiving personal information data of the first client from the first client computer connected through the communication means; Producing a business card surface-treated in the form of an instant lottery ticket so that the personal information information data is written on the front surface and scratched to confirm the information recorded on a predetermined portion of the rear surface thereof and provided to the first client; Receiving the business card from the first client and receiving input information from a computer of a second client connected to a service providing server through a communication means using information recorded on the back of the business card; Comparing the serial number included in the transmitted information with data read from a client database connected to the service providing server to determine the usefulness of the information and whether to win a prize or a prize; Transmitting the determination result information of the availability and the prize / winning prize to the computer of the second client through a communication means; And providing the second client with a business card on which the personal information provided from the second client is written on the front surface and the information which can be identified by scratching on a predetermined portion of the rear surface thereof is provided to the second client. Record carrier.