WO2001095182A1

WO2001095182A1 - Online information registering/intermediating system

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Publication number: WO2001095182A1
Application number: PCT/JP2001/004679
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nobuhiro Ando
Original assignee: Nobuhiro Ando
Priority date: 2000-06-08
Filing date: 2001-06-01
Publication date: 2001-12-13
Also published as: JP2001350942A

Abstract

An information registering/intermediating system for acquiring informations on readers matching the desire of an information provider. The system comprises authentication means for logging in from a client terminal of the information provider, information registering means for allowing the authenticated information provider to register information, information storage means for storing therein the registered information for each information provider, and information display means for displaying the stored information. The information to be registered includes a plurality of question items and one or more answer asking items that the information provider requests to select with respect to the questions. The system further comprises search coincidence setting means for allowing the information provider to determine to search for how many the answer items answered by the information readers with respect to the question items coinciding with the answer asking items registered in on the information storage means among the question items when an information reader reading and searching for information makes an access. The Information the information reader satisfying the search coincidence determined by the information provider are seached for and displayed on the terminal of the information provider.

Description

Description Online information registration

The present invention relates to a computer network to which a computer or a portable information terminal is connected, wherein a viewer browses information registered by an information provider connected to the network, and an information viewer who satisfies a preset search matching degree. The information registration and search system is characterized in that the information is retrieved and displayed on an information provider terminal or the like. Background art

In recent years, with the development of computer networks and communication environments, businesses such as the Internet and other commercial activities have become active. There are many websites such as shopping malls and auctions, and various technologies such as settlement methods have been developed.

In addition to information devices such as personal computers, mobile information terminals, mobile phones, PHS, and information home appliances such as Internet TVs and game devices have become widespread.

Some mobile phones, etc., with a browser function have appeared, and it is now possible to browse Internet web pages from mobile phone terminals. Under such circumstances, the exchange of all kinds of information, such as information on products and services, other personal information, and public information, is actively conducted through electronic networks. In addition, mediation between the information providing side and the information needing side, and matching services, etc., are also performed on the Web site.

For example, a website that mediates between a recruiting employer and a job seeker, a website that recruits email friends, or a website that brokers commercial transactions.

For example, in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. Recruiting and recruiting information created by a database is processed by a computer, and a job recruiting mediation system that finds a combination of job recruiting and job recruiting projects that match each other's needs is used. Computer information processing technology for incorporating knowledge and abilities into a system is disclosed.

According to this, when one job offer is input as a search condition, this job offer is directly collated with many job offers in the job offer database, and indirectly via the case database. Then, detailed information of some successful job applications can be presented as search results. At the same time, the combination of the job recruiting skill phrase and the job recruiting skill phrase that are determined to be well matched in the search is presented to the search requester or the case database administrator, and the user is prompted to enter a fitness evaluation value for the combination. It is also possible to improve the content of the case database or the content of the relevance calculation algorithm.

In contrast, this technology is based on the information that the job seeker has input and memorized in advance, and the job seeker who accesses it inputs and sends the information, and directly compares the information of both, Indirect comparison via a database of matched cases allows job seekers to search and extract information that meets their requirements. '

On the other hand, according to the present invention, the information provider who registers the information can pick up the information viewers who access the information matching the intentions of both parties.

Further, in the present invention, the information provider can change the information to be registered, or change the rate of matching based on, for example, the trend of how many viewers will match. It is possible.

In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-232893, "Information exchange mediation device functioning as a WWW server on the Internet", an information exchange mediation device functioning as a WWW server on the Internet is disclosed. For example, there is disclosed a technology that helps a job seeker and a recruiting company to exchange meaningful information with each other. According to this, first, the database of the public type self-description information transmitted by the public member is provided for retrieval and browsing by the anonymous member client. Anonymous member sent secret Regarding the name-type self-description information database, the anonymous information excluding the personally identifiable information such as the sender's name, address, and contact information is provided for search and browsing by public member clients. Attach screen information to fill in comment information when delivering anonymous information to public member clients. The comment information entered and returned by the public member client is received and stored in the database, and an e-mail to that effect is sent to the relevant anonymous member. Anonymous members contacted by e-mail can view the corresponding comment information.

Therefore, although the mediation of information exchange is realized, it is impossible to extract information based on the matching ratio of both information.

Alternatively, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 1-12559566 “work mediation device and recording medium”, even under a network environment open to the outside such as the Internet, complicated work is required between the ordering party and the contractor. There is disclosed a work intermediary device that can appropriately perform job intermediation without negotiating.

According to this, for example, in a CGI program (broker program) started from a WWW server connected as a broker to a network such as the Internet, registration of jobs to be ordered from unspecified ordering clients and unspecified contractor clients. The contractor selection department, which is functionally implemented by the broker program, selects contractors by referring to information on work and contractors, and provides contractors with orders and contractors. Notification can be made using e-mail or the like.

Therefore, even in this case, information cannot be extracted based on the matching ratio between the two information, as described above.

Therefore, in order to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a system that allows a provider who provides information online to pick up a person who matches the information from among viewers according to the degree of matching. It is in.

Also, in the present invention, the information provider can change the information to be registered, or change the matching rate depending on, for example, trends such as how many viewers will match. To provide a possible system. Target.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide an information provider with the system of the present invention so that the system of the present invention can be used, to secure a storage space for the information provider, and to provide a program of the present invention with information. The goal is to make it feasible without having to provide it. Further, the object of the present invention is to use these systems to provide not only commercial information and personal information, but also various public institutions, local governments, parliaments and political parties or denominations and members of parliament, non-profits, and other information. An object of the present invention is to provide a system that performs matching of information and the like, and aims at distribution of such information and exchange of people. Disclosure of the invention

According to the invention described in claim 1, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a computer, a portable information terminal, and the like are connected on a network.

An authentication means for logging in from the information provider's client terminal;

Information registration means for an authenticated information provider to register information;

Information storage means for storing the registered information for each information provider,

An information registration and mediation system comprising information display means for displaying stored information,

The information to be registered includes a plurality of question items, one or more items desired by the information provider for the questions, and one or more desired answer items.

Information browsing · When an information viewer who searches is accessed,

Of the question information of the plurality of items, the answer item in which the information viewer has answered the question information of the plurality of items and the answer desired item of the plurality of items registered in the information storage unit match to what extent. A search agreement setting means is provided for the information provider to set whether or not to search.

The information registration and search system is characterized in that information of an information viewer who satisfies the search agreement set by the information provider is searched and displayed on a terminal or the like of the information provider.

In the invention described in claim 2, in order to solve the above problem, in the invention described in claim 1, The information registration / mediation system further includes authentication information storage means for storing authentication information of each information provider.

When the information provider registers as a member, the authentication information of the information provider is stored in the server system, and a storage space for the registered information provider is secured in the information storage means, and the information registration is performed. The information registration and intermediation system according to claim 1 is enabled.

In the invention described in claim 3, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the invention described in claim 1 or 2,

The plurality of question items for which information is registered are set with weights indicating the degree of importance and essentiality of each item among the plurality of items,

From among the plurality of question items, a search is made for a match between the answer item to which the information viewer has answered the plurality of question information items and the desired answer item of the plurality of items registered in the information storage means. The information provider sets whether or not to perform the search.The search matching degree setting means calculates a search matching degree from the weighting, and retrieves information satisfying the search matching degree set by the information provider. The information registration / mediation system according to claim 1 or 2, which is displayed on an information provider terminal or the like.

In the invention described in claim 4, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the invention described in claims 1 to 3,

The information of the question items of the plurality of items to be registered, the choice of answer to the question, etc., or the degree of matching between the information viewer and the information provider, etc. Is an information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which can change, modify, add, and delete settings.

In the invention according to claim 5, in order to solve the above problem, in the invention according to claims 1 to 4,

The information registered in the information storage means is various regional information, commercial transaction information of shops, etc., information for buying and selling of goods and information distribution, and other information. And display it on the information provider's terminal, etc. It is the information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which performs matching between information and information viewers.

In the invention described in claim 6, in order to solve the above problems, in the invention described in claims:!

The information registered in the information storage means is information on various public institutions and local governments, parliament and political parties or denominations and members of parliament, non-profit organizations, and other information. Matching between information providers and information viewers by retrieving the displayed information and displaying it on the terminal of the information provider, etc.Registration of information described in any of claims 1-4 It is characterized by being.

In the invention according to claim 7, in order to solve the above problems, in the invention according to claims 1 to 6,

In the system, the information that satisfies the search matching degree includes information for contacting an information viewer from an information provider, and information displayed on a terminal of the information provider. Therefore, the information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which can contact one or more information viewers.

In the invention according to claim 8, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, in the invention according to claims 1 to 7,

The system may further store information such as the number of accesses of information viewers, the number of information registrations and periods, and other information on users, the number of access and browsing of viewers, and the number of contacts to information providers. Possible usage information storage means,

A usage fee calculation unit for calculating a usage fee with reference to the information stored in the usage information storage unit,

JP that according to various usage information such as the number of accesses, which can be charged by calculating the use fee, information registration and intermediation system according to any one of claims 1-7 ^claims: [敫And BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a basic configuration of a system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a screen on which an information provider registers and edits information by the information registration means.

FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram showing an example of a data structure registered in the information storage means.

FIG. 4 is a data structure diagram showing an example of the structure of data registered in the information storage means when the data to be registered is weighted.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen when the search matching rate set by the information provider is changed.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a basic processing flow of the system of the present invention when an information provider registers information.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the basic processing flow of the system of the present invention when an information viewer browses information. Explanation of reference numerals

1 terminal

2 Mobile terminal

3 Internet network

4 Web server

5 Information storage means

6 Application '' Server

7 Menole 'Sano I. Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing a basic configuration of a system according to the present invention. The present invention provides an authentication means for logging in from a client terminal of an information provider, an information registration means for an authenticated information provider to register information,

Information registration and mediation system having information display means for displaying stored information It is. "

Here, the terminal 1 of the user member for connecting to the network includes various types of computer terminals, such as a wireless communication terminal such as a mobile phone and a PHS, and a portable information terminal having these functions. Also, for example, so-called information home appliances such as Internet TV may be used.

In addition, the networks to which they are connected include both wired and silent communication lines.

As described above, the system of the present invention includes the authentication means for logging in from the client terminal of the information provider. This means, for example, that when the ID and password issued by the system administrator are entered and authenticated, the user proceeds to the next screen of the website.

In this case, the HTML file displayed on the Web site is usually stored on the Web server on the system side, and it is set to be displayed via a browser in response to a request from the terminal that accessed it. Is done.

In many cases, individual IDs and passwords are entered and transmitted by the accessing person to register their personal information and then issued by e-mail or the like in response. In this case, the personal information (authentication information) is usually stored in the authentication server, and when the user accesses the next time and enters and transmits an ID and password, the authentication information is referred to and stored. Is determined. Note that the configuration of the server of the system of the present invention is typically that shown in the basic system configuration diagram of FIG. 1, but this is merely an example and is not limited to this. is not.

A different configuration may be adopted as long as the system has a similar function.

For example, any one of a web server, an application server, a database server, etc., or each of them may be located at a different location or at the same location.

Next, after passing through the above-mentioned authentication screen, the accessed information provider proceeds to the manager screen and registers as an information provider.

It is preferable to make settings so that new registration of an information provider can be performed from this screen. For example, an accessed information provider first increases the number of registrations,

Up to 10 items can be registered, and settings can be made in a form such as.

Also, as in the invention described in claim 2, when the information provider registers as a member, the authentication information of the information provider is stored in the server system, and the registered information is stored in the information storage means. A form is possible in which storage space for the provider is secured and information can be registered.

In this case, as the most preferred embodiment, after registering the ID, password, and company name, an information editing screen (booth) for the information provider is created from that point.

Thereafter, information can be input and edited from the administrator screen or the information provider screen.

The information registered here includes, for example, various regional information, commercial transaction information such as shops, information for personal merchandise sales and information distribution, and other miscellaneous information, such as the invention described in claim 5. Of any information included.

Also, as in the invention described in claim 6, information of various public institutions and local governments, parliament and political parties or denominations and members, non-profit organizations, etc., and other information are registered and It is also possible to build a system that distributes and matches information that has been specially created. For example, systems that can exchange and match information between volunteers or non-profit organizations and other people or organizations that require such support have not been seen before. In addition, the present invention is effective when the situation and required needs change every moment, for example, in the case of disaster or accident relief. It is possible to search for people who have the necessary skills and qualifications and to find suitable personnel, or to match required relief supplies with offers that can provide them. Become.

Similar effects can be expected in matching information such as commercial transactions, personal transactions, and member recruitment.

The information to be registered here is assumed to be questions and their answers, but other information formats include text information such as text, image data, All formats are included, such as 3D image data, video data, audio data, or a combination of these.

The contents when registering the information in the question format will be described later. Further, the system of the present invention includes information registration means for an authenticated information provider to register information.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a screen on which an information provider registers and edits information by the information registration means. Here, the information provider may be able to directly register the question and the answer options for it. Alternatively, upon receiving information from the information provider, the administrator of the system of the present invention may perform input and registration. Further, by inputting the ID and password issued by the administrator of the system of the present invention and passing through the above-described authentication screen, the information of the information provider and the answer to the question can be input (changed).

In this case, the registration of love is entered in the form on the management screen on the Web site, and the user enters a number of options to have them answer the form.

Next, after inputting all the questions and answers, the input information is transmitted to the system of the present invention by clicking a “register” button and stored in the information storage means.

An example of how to register the information entered here is to send an e-mail via browser software using a form provided on an online web page, or send it via e-mail using e-mail software. There is a method.

These include methods of transmitting using any terminal such as wireless communication devices such as mobile phones and PHS, and other portable information terminals.

Next, for example, users who do not have detailed knowledge can easily create Web sites, such as those performed by Internet, service providers, etc., such as input directly from the Web site To upload and register the file. Such a method is realized by providing a program that can operate files, such as CGI.

By using these means, anyone can easily register and correct information It becomes possible.

These processes are realized by, for example, the following application programs.

A simple program is realized by using a CGI (Common Gateway Interface) program using Perl or C language.

However, when the number of users, access frequency, database capacity, etc. become large, it is desirable to build a system that can handle this.

Today, server software that generates the contents of html files has been implemented. Such software has a database server query function in advance. If you embed the contents of a database query using SQL in an HTML file that has been uniquely extended, the server can display the page. When sending back, replace the contents of the HTML file with the contents of the query result. Since the contents of the database query and the appearance of the displayed page can be described in one file, service development is easier than with the CGI program.

Also, a script environment operating on a server can be used. Microsoft's ASP (Active Server Page) is a platform for executing scripts (written in VBS cript, JS cript, etc.) and Active X controls (including Java applets) on the server side. It is.

Next, an example of a question and an answer in the case of registering information in the above-described question format is shown below. ·

(Question and answer example)

An example of a question and an answer thereto is a case where information for recruiting volunteers of a non-profit organization is registered, for example, as in the invention described in claim 6.

The information provider issues the following information on the volunteer collection.

Subquestion 1 “How long can you participate in volunteering to rescue the affected areas in 〇〇?” Answer 1 1 "About 2-3 days"

Answer 1 2 `` 1 week to 10 days '' ''

Answer 1 3 "About one month"

Answer 1 4 "2 ~ 3 powers, about a month"

Answer 1 5 "During required period"

Question 2 “What do you think about staying or going to 〇〇 for volunteering?”

Answer 1 1 "Find your own accommodation"

Answer 1 2 "I want you to introduce your accommodation."

Answer 1 3 "If you have a place to stay, you can participate"

Answer 1 4 "Going at your own expense"

Answer 1 5 "I will go if you can pay for transportation"

The question and answer selection 胺 set by the information provider are stored in the information storage means by the information registration means.

The information storage means is usually a database such as a database server, and FIG. 3 shows an example of a registered data structure.

Here, when a viewer who browses the information answers a plurality of questions set by the information provider, how much the answer desired by the information provider and the answer answered by the information viewer match Such a matching rate can be set in advance by the information provider, which is a feature of the present invention.

In the above example, the information provider

Question 1 “How long can you participate in the 〇〇 disaster relief volunteer?”

Answer 1 4 "About 2-3 months"

Or

Answer 1 5 "During required period"

Suppose you are looking for a viewer to answer.

Also,

Question 2 "Do you want to stay in 〇〇 for volunteers or How do you think? ,

Answer 1 1 "Find your own accommodation"

Or

Answer 1 4 "Going at your own expense"

Suppose you are asking for an answer. ·

In this case, the matching rate can be set such that the matching rate among a plurality of questions is “50% or more” or “75% or more”. In the above example, answers 1 to 4 and answer 1 to 5 are matched in the answer to the question, but the number may be one or more.

Alternatively, as in the invention described in claim 3, the plurality of question items for which information is registered are set with weights indicating importance, essentiality, and the like of each of the plurality of items. The matching rate (search matching degree) is calculated from these weights, and it is possible to extract information viewers who have answered the answer desired by the information provider at a predetermined matching rate or more. Fig. 4 shows an example of the structure of the registered data in this case.

Furthermore, the information registered in the information storage means can be set so that it can be modified, edited, deleted, etc., and it is desirable.

For example, if the rate of matching is too low, edits are made to loosen the matching conditions, or if there is a large number of matches and there is no need to publish any more information, then delete them. This is the case, for example, when appropriate sugar is removed.

In this case, it is possible to make settings so that the registered information can be edited, deleted, etc. on the same or similar screen as the site where the information is registered.

It is also possible to select whether or not to update the contents of the question and, accordingly, reset the answer information for the question entered by the information provider when updating the question.

In the case of simply correcting the character of a question, it is possible to keep the entered answer information unchanged, in which case the answer information from past viewers is left as it is. If you want to rewrite all the questions, you can reset all the answer information by selecting the "Reset" button. When reset is selected, it is desirable that the answer information and the contents of the question be backed up in a file.

Further, as described above, in the system of the present invention, when the information viewer who browses and searches for information accesses, the information viewer answers the plurality of items of question information among the plurality of items of question information. An information provider is provided with a search match degree setting means for setting how much an answer item and a desired item of a plurality of items registered in the information storage means should be searched.

Fig. 5 shows an example of the screen when the search matching rate set by the information provider is changed.

By updating the rate after selecting it here, the matching rate on the search screen can be changed.

6 and 7 are flowcharts showing an example of a basic processing flow of the system of the present invention.

As a method for notifying the information provider of information on the viewers who have satisfied the matching rate, first, the information must be displayed on the management screen on the Web that can be viewed only by the information provider. Can be

This is realized by the information display means provided in the system of the present invention for displaying the information stored in the previous period.

That is, for example, in the displayed htm1 file, information on the viewer who satisfied the matching rate is described. '

When the information provider accesses the management screen of this web site, the user's computer terminal requests transmission of the web page file (html file), and at the same time, a link is described in the file. A request is also sent for the image file.

By receiving these files, the above information is displayed.

It is also possible to adopt a method of notifying the information provider by e-mail or the like.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the information of the information viewer who satisfies the search agreement set by the information provider is searched and displayed on the information provider terminal or the like, Alternatively, it is possible to give a notification or the like.

Further, as another embodiment of the present invention, as in the invention according to claim 7, the system further includes: information that satisfies the search matching degree, from an information provider to an information viewer. The information registration and mediation system that can contact one or more information viewers from the information displayed on the information provider's terminal is included. Can be

In this case, when the information provider browses the management screen, etc., the htm1 file, etc. to be displayed contains a link to the e-mail address of the viewer who has answered and matched, or The settings are made so that e-mail can be sent as is by filling in a form from above.

Further, as another embodiment of the present invention, as in the invention described in claim 8, the system further includes an information access number, an information registration number and a period, and other information related to the user. A usage information storage unit capable of storing the number of accesses and browsing times of a viewer, the number of contacts to an information provider, and the like, and calculating a usage fee by referring to the information stored in the usage information storage unit. And an information registration and mediation system that can calculate and charge a usage fee according to various types of usage information such as the number of accesses described above.

As a result, when conducting business transactions and other information matching, the information provider using the system of this effort can be charged at the calculated usage fee.

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, there is provided a system which enables a provider who provides information online to pick up a person who matches the information from among viewers according to the degree of matching. Becomes possible.

Further, according to the present invention, the information provider can change the information to be registered, or change the matching rate according to, for example, trends such as how many viewers match. It is possible to do.

Further, according to the present invention, the information provider is provided with the system of the present invention so as to be able to use it, and a storage space for the information provider is ensured. It becomes feasible without preparation. Further, according to the present invention, by utilizing these systems, in addition to commercial information and personal information, various public institutions and local governments, parliaments and political parties, denominations and members of parliament, non-profit organizations, and other information can be obtained. It is possible to provide a system that performs matching and exchanges such information and exchanges of people.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. On a network to which computers and personal digital assistants are connected,

Information browsing · When an information viewer who searches is accessed,

Of the question information of the plurality of items, the answer item in which the information viewer has answered the question information of the plurality of items and the answer desired item of the plurality of items registered in the information storage unit match to what extent. A search agreement setting means for setting whether or not to search by the information provider, and information of information viewers satisfying the search agreement set by the information provider is searched; An information registration and search system, which is displayed on the website.

2. In the invention described in claim 1,

The information registration and mediation system further includes authentication information storage means for storing authentication information of each information provider,

When the information provider registers as a member, the authentication information of the information provider is stored in the server system, and a storage space for the registered information provider is secured in the information storage means, and the information registration is performed. The information registration and mediation system according to claim 1, wherein the information registration and mediation system are enabled.

3. In the invention described in claims 1 or 2,

The plurality of question items for which information is registered are set with weights indicating the importance level and the required level of each of the plurality of items, From among the plurality of question items, a search is made for a match between the answer item to which the information viewer has answered the plurality of question information items and the desired answer item of the plurality of items registered in the information storage means. The information provider sets whether or not to perform the search.The search matching degree setting means calculates a search matching degree from the weighting, and retrieves information satisfying the search matching degree set by the information provider. The information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the information is displayed on an information provider's terminal or the like.

4. In the invention described in claims 1 to 3,

The information of the question items of the plurality of items to be registered, the choice of answer to the question, etc., or the degree of matching between the information viewer and the information provider, etc. The information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the information can be changed, modified, added, or deleted.

5. In the invention described in claims 1-4,

The information registered in the information storage means is various regional information, commercial transaction information of shops, etc., information for buying and selling of goods and information distribution, and other information. The information registration and mediation described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the information provider and the information viewer are matched by displaying the information on the information provider's terminal or the like. system.

6. In the invention described in claims 1-4,

The information registered in the information storage means is information on various public institutions and local governments, parliaments and political parties or denominations and members of parliament, non-profit organizations, and other information. The information registration according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the information provider and the information viewer are matched by searching for and displaying the information on a terminal such as an information provider. Mediation system.

7. In the invention described in claims 1 to 6,

In the system, the information that satisfies the search matching degree includes information for contacting an information viewer from an information provider, and information displayed on a terminal of the information provider. Information registration according to any one of claims 1 to 6, from which it is possible to contact one or more information viewers from

8. In the invention described in claims 1 to 7, The system may further store information such as the number of accesses of information viewers, the number of information registrations and periods, and other information on users, the number of access and browsing of viewers, and the number of contacts to information providers. Possible usage information storage means,

A usage fee calculation unit for calculating a usage fee by referring to information stored in the usage information storage unit,

The information registration and mediation system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a usage fee can be calculated and charged according to the various usage information such as the number of accesses.