WO2024062711A1

WO2024062711A1 - Program, method, and information processing device

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Publication number: WO2024062711A1
Application number: PCT/JP2023/022190
Authority: WO
Inventors: 勲高坂
Original assignee: Ｇｏｏｐａｓｓ株式会社
Priority date: 2022-09-22
Filing date: 2023-06-15
Publication date: 2024-03-28
Also published as: JP2024045805A

Abstract

The present invention provides, to a user, a service for lending photography equipment and causes a computer to execute: a step for receiving, from a first user who wants to lend photography equipment which can be lent to a second user while ownership of the photography equipment is retained by the first user, registration of information relating to the photography equipment; a step for receiving, from the second user, an input operation to apply for renting the photography equipment; a step for managing, in response to the input operation for the application from the second user, the photography equipment as being rented by the second user and paying a consideration for the renting to the first user who has the ownership of the photography equipment relating to the application for renting; and a step for managing information relating to a residual value to be paid by the first user for the purchase of the photography equipment owned by the first user such that the information is updated in accordance with the renting of the photography equipment.

Description

Program, method, information processing device

The present disclosure relates to a program, a method, and an information processing device.

Hitherto, rental services have been provided that temporarily lend out items. Rental services are used when goods need to be used temporarily. For example, if a person does not normally use a car but wants to temporarily use one when moving, a person may rent a car using a car rental service called a rental car.

The following Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2022-053122 (Patent Document 1) describes a process in which an information processing device transmits information indicating a rental fee when lending a first product on sale, and a process in which the first product is When lending to a user, it is disclosed that a process of collecting the loan fee from the user and collecting at least a part of the amount for which the first product was sold by the user in a transaction service is performed. has been done.

JP2022-053122A

Patent Document 1 describes how, at the end of the rental period, the item can be sold to another user through a trading service, and the remaining amount, after deducting the rental fee, can be recovered from the item price. The purpose of this disclosure is to promote the use of item rental services, such as for photography equipment, by creating a system of ownership for owning items.

An embodiment disclosed in the present disclosure is a program for operating a computer, the computer providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user, and the program causing a processor of the computer to operate the computer. , accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user from a first user who wishes to lend photographic equipment to a second user, while ownership of the photographic equipment remains with the first user; and a step of presenting a screen for borrowing equipment to the second user using the service and receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photography equipment; In response to the application input operation, the second user manages the photographic equipment as being borrowed, and the first user, who has the ownership of the photographic equipment for which the rental application is applied, receives compensation for the rental. and updating information on the residual value that the first user pays when purchasing the photographic equipment for the photographic equipment owned by the first user, in response to the fact that the photographic equipment is rented. It is a program that causes steps to be executed to perform the following steps.

According to the present disclosure, by creating an ownership system, in an article rental service, it is possible to encourage a certain user to rent out an article for which he/she has ownership to another user. As a result, the number of items that can be rented in the item rental service can be further increased, so that users who use the rental service can have more opportunities to rent items. This can encourage the use of the article rental service.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a rental service system 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the first user's terminal device 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 20. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the user database 2021. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the article registration database 2022. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the rental article database 2023. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the data structure of the rental service usage history database 2024. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the data structure of the ownership transfer database 2025. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the data structure of the article repair database 2026. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the data structure of the photographed image database 2027. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of the contract plan database 2028. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of processing for accepting the rental of photographic equipment from a second user after accepting registration of photographic equipment from a first user. FIG. 13 shows a screen for accepting registration of photographic equipment from a first user. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen that accepts an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing, on a screen, information on the history of users of the rental service who have rented photographic equipment of the same model number in the past, when an application for renting photographic equipment is accepted from a second user. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing information on the repair history of photographic equipment on a screen in a scene where an application for borrowing photographic equipment is accepted from a second user. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing, on a screen, information about photographed images taken using photographic equipment having the same model number as the photographing equipment concerned, in a scene where an application for borrowing photographic equipment is accepted from a second user.

Described below are embodiments of the present disclosure. The embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the description of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the same parts are given the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed descriptions thereof will not be repeated.

<Rental service overview>
A rental service is a service that temporarily lends out items. Rental services are used when goods need to be used temporarily. Examples of items rented out in the rental service include home appliances, cameras, fashion goods, and mobile objects. The moving object is, for example, a vehicle, and more specifically includes a two-wheeled vehicle that operates electrically or the like. In addition, there are a plurality of items rented through the rental service, which differ in manufacturer, brand, performance, rank, etc.
The rental service accepts membership registration from users of the rental service, and accepts applications for lending articles from users of the rental service who have become members. Next, the rental service lends the article to the rental service user in response to receiving the rental application from the rental service user. For example, in a rental service, in response to receiving an application for renting an item, the item is shipped from a base managed by the operation of the rental service. After the item is delivered to the rental service user, the rental service user uses the item. After using the item, the user of the rental service returns the item to a location specified by the rental service.

The rental service of this embodiment describes a rental service for renting photographic equipment. Photographic equipment refers to cameras, interchangeable lenses, tripods, drones, camera-related peripherals, etc.

<Summary of subscription-type service>
A subscription service is a service that allows users to use services, products, etc. for a certain period of time by paying a set fee.
The subscription-type service in this embodiment is a rental service that allows users of the subscription-type service to rent items by paying a fixed fee. Users of subscription-type services can also rent multiple items in the subscription-type service.
Further, the subscription-type service in this embodiment accepts membership registration from users, and accepts applications for lending goods from users who have become members. As a subscription-type service, users pay a fixed amount (for example, monthly) for each predetermined period. In other words, this subscription-type service is a service that allows you to rent items as many times as you like on a fixed-rate basis.
The subscription-type service in this embodiment accepts membership registration from users of the subscription-type service, and accepts applications for lending goods from users of the rental service who have become members. Next, the subscription-type service lends the article to the user of the subscription-type service in response to receiving a loan application from the user of the subscription-type service. For example, in a subscription-type service, in response to receiving an application for lending an article, the article is shipped from a base managed by the subscription-type service. After the goods are delivered to the user of the subscription-type service, the user of the subscription-type service uses the goods. After using the item, the user of the subscription service returns the item to a location specified by the subscription service.
Note that some subscription-type services have a set period during which items can be rented.

The subscription-type service of this embodiment describes a subscription-type service that rents photographic equipment. Photography equipment refers to cameras, interchangeable lenses, tripods, drones, peripheral equipment related to cameras, etc.

In the subscription-type service of this embodiment, there are a plurality of contract plans with different service contents. The subscription-type service of this embodiment accepts subscriptions to any contract plan from service users.
The plurality of contract plans are divided into plans based on fixed charges for each predetermined period (for example, one month). Automatic updates may be possible for a predetermined period.
Note that, depending on the contract plan, the plurality of contract plans define items that can be rented by the user of the subscription-type service.

<Overview of ownership>
Ownership is the right to freely use, profit from, etc. the property. The subscription-type service of this embodiment has a mechanism that allows users of the rental service to own ownership of photographic equipment.
In the subscription-type service of this embodiment, if a user of the rental service registers photography equipment in the subscription-type service, ownership of the photography equipment becomes the user of the rental service who registered the item. . Note that even if the photographic equipment is lent to another rental service user, ownership remains with the rental service user who registered the item.
Here, in the rental service system 1, the server 20 may accept input from the user regarding article registration of articles that the user owns. In addition, the server 20 communicates with a server operated by a business that sells goods, such as a service server of a home electronics retailer or a service server of an EC (Electronic Commerce) site, so that the user can purchase goods in the service of the business. It is also possible to accept article registration for the article when purchased. For example, assume that a user purchases an item at a physical store or an EC site and performs payment processing such as payment in installments. In this case, information on the sales price and the residual value of the installment payment is accumulated on the server of the business that sells the item or the server of the credit card business. Display a screen for API collaboration with the rental service system 1 using an API (Application Programming Interface) provided by the server 20 of the rental service system 1 on the physical store or EC site, and perform operations for the API collaboration. Accepted from the purchaser of the product or the operator of the business. As a result, the server 20 records information on the purchased item, residual value information, information on the user who made the purchase, and the like.
Ownership can also be transferred from a rental service user who owns ownership to another rental service user. Ownership may also be transferred multiple times.
The rental service system 1 provides a user with ownership with consideration for renting the photographic equipment.
Note that even if the ownership of the photographic equipment is transferred, the rental service system 1 provides compensation to the rental service user who has registered the photographic equipment. Furthermore, the rental service system 1 provides consideration to the rental service user who has registered the photographic equipment, regardless of which rental service user has ownership of the photographic equipment.

<Overview of the first embodiment>
An embodiment of the present disclosure is an information processing device including a communication unit, a control unit, and a storage unit, and is for providing an article rental service to a user of the rental service.
In this embodiment, a user of the rental service operates a PC, a smartphone, etc. to utilize the rental service system 1.
In the following description, when the first user's terminal device 10 accesses the server 20, the server 20 responds with information for generating a screen on the first user's terminal device 10. The first user's terminal device 10 then generates and displays a screen based on the information received from the server 20. Similarly, in the following description, when the second user's terminal device 30 accesses the server 20, the server 20 responds with information for generating a screen on the second user's terminal device 30. Then, the second user's terminal device 30 generates and displays a screen based on the information received from the server 20.

<1.1 Overall system configuration diagram>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a rental service system 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the rental service system 1 includes a first user's terminal device 10, a second user's terminal device 30, and a server 20, and these devices can communicate with each other via a network 80. It is connected.

Users of the rental service system 1 can rent items by registering as members with the server 20 that provides rental services and accessing the server 20.
In the rental service system 1, a business that operates a rental service prepares and manages items to be rented. Note that the rental service system 1 can also accept registration of photographic equipment to be lent to the rental service system 1 from users of the rental service. Then, the rental service system 1 can rent out the photographic equipment for which registration has been accepted to users of the rental service within the rental service system 1.
The following explanation shows a method for accepting registration of photographic equipment from users of a rental service.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen for accepting registration of photographic equipment from the first user. Registration of the photographic equipment is performed, for example, by receiving an input from the first user to register information on the photographing equipment on the dialog screen 1300 in FIG. 13 on the first user's terminal device 10.
First, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to registration of photographic equipment from the first user in area 1301 of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the first user has photographic equipment that he/she wishes to lend to the photographic equipment rental service. Then, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user. Information related to article registration of photographic equipment includes, for example, information on the model number of the article, name of the article, condition of the article, and information on the residual value at the time of registration. Then, in response to receiving the input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the values of each item in the article registration database 2022.
In addition to what is described above, when registering the photographic equipment, the first user's terminal device 10 also records the images of the photographic equipment taken using the photographic equipment and the repair history of the photographic equipment. Information etc. may be input from the user of the rental service.

The example in FIG. 1 shows a first user terminal device 10 used by a user of a rental service. The first user's terminal device 10 is, for example, a PC, a smartphone, or the like. The first user's terminal device 10 is a first user's terminal device that uses the rental service system 1. The first user's terminal device 10 is used, for example, when accepting registration of photographic equipment in a rental service from the first user, when accepting an application for borrowing photographic equipment from the first user, and the like.

By executing the program, the first user's terminal device 10 provides the user with an environment for operating the system according to the program. The first user's terminal device 10 reads and executes the program to establish a communication connection between the first user's terminal device 10 and the server 20 . The first user's terminal device 10 transmits and receives data related to the rental service system 1 between the first user's terminal device 10 and the server 20.

The example in FIG. 1 shows a server 20 that manages various data related to the rental service system 1. The server 20 visualizes the status of the rental service system 1 on the first user's terminal device 10 by appropriately transmitting data necessary for the rental service system 1 to the first user's terminal device 10. Similarly, the server 20 can monitor the status of the rental service system 1 on the second user's terminal device 30 by appropriately transmitting data necessary for the rental service system 1 to the second user's terminal device 30. Make it visible.
The server 20 also communicates with the first user's terminal device 10 and transmits images, files, text data, etc. to the first user's terminal device 10 depending on the usage status of the rental service system 1. Similarly, the server 20 communicates with the second user's terminal device 30 and transmits images, files, text data, etc. to the second user's terminal device 30 depending on the usage status of the rental service system 1.

For example, the server 20 manages various data, such as information on users related to the rental service system 1, information on items used in the rental service system 1, and other data.

The example in FIG. 1 shows a second user terminal device 30 used by a user of a rental service. The second user's terminal device 30 is, for example, a PC, a smartphone, or the like. The second user's terminal device 30 is a second user's terminal device that uses the rental service system 1. The second user's terminal device 30 is used, for example, when accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from the second user.

By executing the program, the second user's terminal device 30 provides the user with an environment for operating the system according to the program. The second user's terminal device 30 reads and executes the program to establish a communication connection between the second user's terminal device 30 and the server 20 . The second user's terminal device 30 transmits and receives data related to the rental service system 1 between the second user's terminal device 30 and the server 20.

The first user's terminal device 10 includes a communication IF (Interface) 12, an input device 13, an output device 14, a memory 15, a storage section 16, and a processor 19.

The communication IF 12 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the first user's terminal device 10 communicates with an external device.

The input device 13 is a device for receiving input operations from the first user's terminal device 10. The device for receiving input operations is, for example, a touch panel, a touch pad, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The output device 14 is a device (display, speaker, etc.) for presenting information to the first user's terminal device 10.

The memory 15 is for temporarily storing programs and data processed by the programs. The memory 15 is, for example, a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The storage unit 16 is for storing data. The storage unit 16 is, for example, a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like.

The processor 19 is hardware for executing an instruction set written in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The server 20 is a device that manages information related to the rental service system 1.

The server 20 includes a communication IF 22, an input/output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor 29.

The communication IF 22 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the server 20 communicates with external devices.

The input/output IF 23 functions as an input device for receiving input operations from the first user's terminal device 10 or the second user's terminal device 30. In addition, the input/output IF 23 functions as an interface with an output device for presenting information to the first user's terminal device 10 or the second user's terminal device 30.

The memory 25 is for temporarily storing programs and data processed by the programs. The memory 25 is, for example, a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The storage 26 is for storing data. The storage 26 is, for example, a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or the like.

The processor 29 is hardware for executing an instruction set written in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The second user's terminal device 30 includes a communication IF (Interface) 32, an input device 33, an output device 34, a memory 35, a storage section 36, and a processor 39.

The communication IF 32 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals so that the second user's terminal device 30 communicates with an external device.

The input device 33 is a device for receiving input operations from the second user's terminal device 30. The device for receiving input operations is, for example, a touch panel, a touch pad, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The output device 34 is a device (display, speaker, etc.) for presenting information to the second user's terminal device 30.

The memory 35 is for temporarily storing programs and data processed by the programs. The memory 35 is, for example, a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The storage unit 36 is for storing data. The storage unit 36 is, for example, a flash memory or a HDD (Hard Disk Drive).

The processor 39 is hardware for executing a set of instructions written in a program, and is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

<1.2 Functional configuration of first user's terminal device 10>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the first user's terminal device 10. The first user's terminal device 10 includes an antenna 111, a first wireless communication section 121, a processor 19, an operation reception section 130, a storage section 16, a memory 15, a display 132, and an audio processing section 140. , a microphone 141, and a speaker 142.

The antenna 111 radiates a signal emitted by the first user's terminal device 10 into space as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 111 receives radio waves from space and provides a received signal to the first wireless communication unit 121.

The first wireless communication unit 121 performs modulation and demodulation processing for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 111 etc. in order for the first user's terminal device 10 to communicate with other communication devices. The first wireless communication unit 121 is a communication module for wireless communication including a tuner, a high frequency circuit, etc., and performs modulation/demodulation and frequency conversion of a wireless signal transmitted and received by the first user's terminal device 10, and transfers the received signal to the processor 19. give to

The processor 19 controls the operation of the first user's terminal device 10 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 16. The processor 19 is realized by, for example, an application processor.

The operation reception unit 130 has a mechanism for receiving input operations from the first user. The operation reception unit 130 is realized as a pointing device such as a mouse, touchpad, or touch panel, a keyboard, a controller, or an imaging means for sensing the body movements of the first user as input operations. For example, the operation reception unit 130 senses the movements of body parts such as hands and the facial expressions of the first user as the body movements of the first user, and receives the movements of these body parts as input operations. The operation reception unit 130 determines the type of operation, such as whether the first user's operation is a flick operation, a tap operation, or a drag operation, based on the coordinates at which the input operation is received, such as when the first user touches a finger to a touch panel or the like.

The storage unit 16 is composed of a flash memory, a RAM (Random Access Memory), etc., and stores programs used by the first user's terminal device 10 and various data that the first user's terminal device 10 receives from the server 20.

The display 132 displays data such as images, videos, and text under the control of the processor 19. The display 132 is realized by, for example, a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence).

The audio processing unit 140 modulates and demodulates the audio signal. The audio processing unit 140 modulates the signal provided from the microphone 141 and provides the modulated signal to the processor 19. Furthermore, the audio processing section 140 provides an audio signal to the speaker 142.

The microphone 141 receives audio input and provides an audio signal corresponding to the audio input to the audio processing unit 140.

The speaker 142 converts the audio signal provided from the audio processing unit 140 into audio and outputs the audio to the outside of the first user's terminal device 10.

The storage unit 16 stores user information 161, rental service usage history information 162, and ownership information 163.
The user information 161 is for holding information on rental service users in the rental service system 1.
The rental service usage history information 162 is for holding information on the rental service usage history of the rental service users in the rental service system 1.
The ownership information 163 is for holding information on the ownership of articles in the rental service system 1.

By operating the processor 19 according to the program, it functions as an input operation receiving section 191, a transmitting/receiving section 192, a data processing section 193, and a notification control section 194.
The input operation reception unit 191 performs a process of accepting an input operation from a first user on an input device such as the operation reception unit 130 . When the operation reception unit 130 is, for example, a touch device, the input operation reception unit 191 determines whether the first user's operation is a flick operation based on information on the coordinates at which the first user has touched the touch device with a finger or the like. The type of operation, such as whether it is a drag operation or a drag operation, is determined.
The transmitting/receiving unit 192 performs processing for the first user's terminal device 10 to transmit and receive data with an external device such as the server 20 according to a communication protocol.
The data processing unit 193 performs calculations on the data input by the first user's terminal device 10 according to a program, and outputs the calculation results to a memory or the like.
The notification control unit 194 performs a process of displaying a display image on the display 132, a process of outputting sound to the speaker 142, a process of causing a vibrator or the like to generate vibration, etc. as a process of presenting information to the user.

<1.3 Functional configuration of server 20>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the server 20 functions as a communication section 201, a storage section 202, and a control section 203.

The communication unit 201 performs processing for the server 20 to communicate with external devices.

The storage unit 202 includes a user database 2021, an article registration database 2022, a rental article database 2023, a rental service usage history database 2024, an ownership transfer database 2025, an article repair database 2026, a photographed image database 2027, and a contract database. Various databases such as a plan database 2028 are stored.

The user database 2021 is a database for managing information of users of each rental service in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The article registration database 2022 is a database for managing article registration information in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The rental article database 2023 is a database for managing information on rental articles in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The rental service usage history database 2024 is a database for managing information on rental service usage history of each rental service user in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The ownership transfer database 2025 is a database for managing the history of ownership transfers between rental service users in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The article repair database 2026 is a database for managing information on the repair history of rental articles in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The photographed image database 2027 is a database for managing information on photographed images in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The contract plan database 2028 is a database for managing information on contract plans in the rental service system 1. Details will be described later.

The control unit 203 is realized by the processor 29 reading a program stored in the storage unit 202 and executing instructions included in the program. The control unit 203 operates according to a program to provide functions shown as a reception control module 2031, a transmission control module 2032, a user information acquisition module 2033, a rental article information acquisition module 2034, and a rental service usage history information acquisition module 2035. demonstrate.

The reception control module 2031 controls the process by which the server 20 receives signals from an external device according to a communication protocol.

The transmission control module 2032 controls the process by which the server 20 transmits a signal to an external device according to a communication protocol.

The user information acquisition module 2033 performs a series of processes to manage information about users of the rental service in the rental service system 1.

The rental article information acquisition module 2034 performs a series of processes for managing information on rental service articles in the rental service system 1.

The rental service usage history information acquisition module 2035 performs a series of processes in the rental service system 1 to manage information regarding the rental service usage history of each rental service user.

<2 Data structure>
4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing the data structure of the database stored in the server 20. Note that FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11 are examples, and data not described are not excluded.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the user database 2021. The user database 2021 is a database for managing information of users of each rental service in the rental service system 1. Each record in the user database 2021 in FIG. 4 includes the item "user ID", the item "user name", the item "email address", the item "name", the item "address", and the item "phone number". , includes the item "contract plan ID" and the item "contract plan registration date."

The item “user ID” indicates identification information issued by the server 20 regarding the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "user ID" is a unique ID for a user that is required when managing users of each rental service in the rental service system 1.
In a rental service, when issuing an account for a user of the rental service, the first user's terminal device 10 receives an input of registration of an e-mail address from the user of the rental service. In response to receiving the input for registering the e-mail address, the server 20 issues a user ID.

The item "user name" indicates information on the name of the user used by the user of the rental service when using the rental service.
The item "user name" does not have to be the real name of the user of the rental service.

The item "email address" indicates information on the e-mail address used by the user of the rental service when using the rental service.
When issuing an account for a rental service user in a rental service, the first user's terminal device 10 receives an input of e-mail address registration from the rental service user. In response to receiving the input for registering the e-mail address, the server 20 issues a user ID.
A user of a rental service uses, for example, an email address when logging into the rental service.

The item "Name" indicates information on the name of the user of the rental service.
Among rental service contract plans, there are plans that require the operator to verify the identity of the user of the rental service. Identity verification procedures and requirements vary depending on the contract plan. Among the contract plans, for example, there is a contract plan that requires the user of the rental service to input customer information such as name, address, telephone number, etc.
When requesting registration of the customer information described above, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of name information from the rental service user. Then, the server 20 updates the item "name" in the user database 2021 in accordance with the input.

The item "address" indicates information on the address of the user of the rental service.
The server 20 updates the value of the item "Address" in the same way as described for the item "Name".

The item "telephone number" indicates information on the telephone number of the user of the rental service.
In the same way as described for the item "Name", the server 20 updates the value of the item "Telephone number".

The item "contract plan ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 regarding the rental service system 1. The item "contract plan ID" is a unique ID for a contract plan that is necessary when managing each contract plan in the rental service system 1. The contract plan is a contract plan for the subscription type service described above. In response to receiving an operation to register for any contract plan from a user of the rental service, the server 20 updates the value of the item "contract plan ID."

The item "contract plan registration date" indicates information on the date and time when the rental service user registered in the contract plan. The server 20 updates the value of the item "contract plan registration date" according to the date and time when an operation to register for one of the contract plans is received from the rental service user.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the article registration database 2022. The article registration database 2022 is a database for managing article registration information in the rental service system 1. Each record in the article registration database 2022 includes the item “article registration ID,” the item “user ID,” the item “model number,” the item “article name,” the item “item condition,” and the item “registration time.” ``residual value'' and the item ``registration date and time''.

The item "article registration ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "article registration ID" is a unique ID that is required when managing article registration for rental services in the rental service system 1.

The item "User ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "user ID" is a unique ID for each rental service user that is required when managing each rental service user in the rental service system 1. The item “user ID” of the article registration database 2022 stores the user ID of the service user who has registered the article.

The item "Model number" indicates information about the model number of an item. A model number is a number given to each model of a product.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "Model Number" is updated.
Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a screen for accepting registration of photographic equipment from a first user. The registration of photographic equipment is performed, for example, by accepting an input of registration information of the photographic equipment from the first user on a dialogue screen 1300 shown in Fig. 13 on the terminal device 10 of the first user.
First, the terminal device 10 of the first user accepts input of information related to the registration of photographic equipment from the first user in area 1301 of Fig. 13. At this time, it is assumed that the first user possesses photographic equipment that the first user wishes to rent to the photographic equipment rental service. Then, the terminal device 10 of the first user accepts input of information related to the item registration of the photographic equipment from the first user. The information related to the item registration of the photographic equipment is, for example, information on the item's model number, item name, item condition, residual value at the time of registration, etc. Then, in response to accepting input of information related to the item registration of the photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the value of the item "model number" in the item registration database 2022.

The item "article name" indicates information on the name of the article of the rental service.
In the same manner as described for the item "model number", the server 20 updates the value of the item "article name".

The item "condition of article" indicates the result of graded evaluation of the degree of dirt on the article.
In the same way as described for the item "model number", the server 20 updates the value of the item "item condition".
In addition, when receiving the input of the information on the condition of the article from the first user, the rental service system 1 may accept selections from a plurality of options like a drop-down list.

The item "residual value at time of registration" indicates information on the residual value of the item to be registered at the time of registering the item. In this disclosure, the remaining amount to be paid by a user of the rental service to purchase the item is referred to as "residual value."
For example, when a user registers a camera that he or she purchased in 10 installments at a home electronics retailer for 100,000 yen, if four of the 10 installments have already been paid, the remaining value of the item will be 60,000 yen.
In the same manner as described for the item "model number", the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value at time of registration".

The item “registration date and time” indicates information on the date and time when the article was registered in the rental service system 1 by the rental service user.
In the same way as described for the item "model number", the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value at time of registration". Specifically, the server 20 updates the value of the item "registration date and time" in the article registration database 2022 according to the date and time when the input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment is received from the first user.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the rental article database 2023. The rental article database 2023 is a database for managing information on rental articles in the rental service system 1. The rental article database 2023 in FIG. 6 includes the item "article ID," the item "model number," the item "article name," the item "major article category," the item "medium article category," and the item "manufacturer." , the item "contract plan", the item "rental status", the item "article registration ID", the item "initial ownership", the item "current ownership", the item "residual value of article", including.

The item "article ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "article ID" is a unique ID for an article that is required when managing rental service articles in the rental service system 1.

The item "model number" indicates information on the model number of the article. A model number is a number assigned to each product model.

The item "article name" indicates information on the name of the article of the rental service.

The item "item major category" indicates information on the major classification of rental service items. The item "large article category" includes, for example, cameras, interchangeable lenses, drones, and the like.

The item "article category" indicates information on the intermediate classification of the rental service article. The item "medium article category" is a more detailed classification of the item "large article category." The item "product category" includes, for example, single-lens reflex cameras, single-focus lenses, and the like.

The item "Manufacturer" indicates information about the manufacturer of the rental service item.

The item "contract plan" indicates information regarding which contract plan the rental service item can be rented under.
In the rental service system 1, articles that can be rented by a rental service user are determined according to a contract plan. Therefore, in the item "contract plan", information is set in which contract plan the rental service item can be rented in the rental service system 1.
For example, if the item "Contract Plan" is listed as Lv8-Lv10, the product will be lent to the rental service user if the rental service user's contract plan is Lv8, Lv9, or Lv10. It means possible. In other words, items listed as Lv8-Lv10 in the item "contract plan" cannot be rented out if the contract plan to which the rental service user subscribes is Lv7.
Furthermore, in some rental services, a minimum level of contract plans required for rental of goods may be set. For example, the contract plan to which the user of the rental service subscribes allows rental from "Lv2 or above."

The item "Rental Status" indicates information on the status related to the rental of items of the rental service. For example, if the item "Rental Status" is "Rentable", it indicates that the item can be rented out to users of the rental service. Further, if the item "Rental Status" is "Rental", it indicates that the item is being rented out to a user of any rental service.

The item “article registration ID” indicates identification information issued by the server 20 regarding the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item “article registration ID” is a unique ID that is required when managing article registration for rental services in the rental service system 1.
What will be described below is an example of how the value of the item "article registration ID" is updated.
If the item has been registered by a rental service user, the server 20 registers the item ``article registration ID'' in the rental item database 2023 based on the information in the item ``article registration ID'' in the item registration database 2022. Update the value.

The item "initial ownership" indicates information on the user ID of the user of the rental service who has registered the article.
In the present disclosure, when a user of a rental service registers photography equipment as an item in the rental service system 1, ownership of the photography equipment becomes the user of the rental service who registered the item. Note that even if the photography equipment is lent to another rental service user, ownership remains with the rental service user who registered the item.
Described below is an example of how the value of the item "Initial Ownership" is updated.
If the article has been registered by a user of the rental service, the server 20 updates the value of the item "initial ownership" in the rental article database 2023 based on the information in the article registration database 2022.

The item "current ownership" indicates information on the user ID of the rental service user who holds the current ownership of the item.
In the present disclosure, when a user of a rental service registers photography equipment as an item in the rental service system 1, ownership of the photography equipment becomes the user of the rental service who registered the item. Note that even if the photography equipment is lent to another rental service user, ownership remains with the rental service user who registered the item. However, ownership of the photographic equipment can also be transferred to another rental service user. Therefore, depending on the transfer of ownership, the ownership of the photographic equipment may be different from that of the rental service user who registered the item. Therefore, the value of the item "Current Ownership" is affected by the transfer of ownership.
Described below is an example of how the value of the item "Current Ownership" is updated.
First, let's take a look at the row in which the value of the item "article ID" is #702 in the rental article database 2023 in FIG. Regarding the article whose item "article ID" has a value of #702, the value of the item "initial ownership" is #2U9Q. If there is no history of transfer of ownership of the article, the value of the item "current ownership" of the article whose item "article ID" value is #702 is #2U9Q. However, if there is a history of ownership transfer, the value of the item "current ownership" may be different from #2U9Q. The ownership transfer history is detailed in the ownership transfer database 2025 in FIG. 8. The ownership transfer database 2025 is a database for managing the history of ownership transfers between rental service users in the rental service system 1. For example, looking at the ownership transfer database 2025, it can be seen that the ownership of the article whose item "article ID" is #702 has been transferred. Next, take a look at the row in which the value of the item "ownership transfer ID" is OR0081 in the ownership transfer database 2025 where the item "article ID" is stored as #702. The row in which the value of the item "ownership transfer ID" is OR0081 describes the history of ownership transfer for the article whose item "article ID" has a value of #702. In the row where the value of the item "Ownership Transfer ID" is OR0081, it is stored that the ownership was transferred from the rental service user with the user ID #2U9Q to the rental service user with the user ID #7X3V. ing. In this case, the server 20 updates the value of the item "current ownership" in the rental article database 2023 in FIG. 6 based on the information in the ownership transfer database 2025. Therefore, the item "Current Ownership" whose value of the item "Item ID" is #702 in the rental article database 2023 in FIG. 6 is stored as #7X3V.

The item "residual value of article" indicates information on the residual value of the article.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "residual value of item" is updated.
The following example is an example in which the value of the item "residual value of article" is updated in response to article registration.
First, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to registration of photographic equipment from the first user in area 1301 of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the first user has photographic equipment that he/she wishes to lend to the photographic equipment rental service. Then, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user. Information related to article registration of photographic equipment includes, for example, article model number information, article name, article condition information, residual value at the time of registration, and the like. As described above, the residual value at the time of registration is information on the residual value of the article to be registered at the time of article registration. Next, in response to receiving an input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value at time of registration" in the article registration database 2022. Then, the server 20 copies the value of the item "residual value at time of registration" in the article registration database 2022 and updates the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023.
The following example is an example in which the value of the item "residual value of item" is updated in accordance with the borrowing of the item.
First, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photography equipment. The screen for renting photographic equipment is, for example, the dialog screen 1400 in FIG. 14. The input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment is, for example, accepting an input operation from the second user on the button 1403 on the dialog screen 1400 on the second user's terminal device 30 . At this time, it is assumed that the photographic equipment for which the second user has applied to borrow is the photographic equipment for which the input of registration of photographic equipment has been received from the first user. Next, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment, the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023. Specifically, the server 20 changes the value of the item "residual value of goods" in the rental goods database 2023 according to the calculation formula set in the rental service system 1 so as to reduce the residual value. Update the value. The calculation formula set in the rental service system 1 may be, for example, a calculation formula in which one-tenth of the residual value of the item is set as the remaining amount. Further, the calculation formula set in the rental service system 1 may be, for example, a calculation formula that calculates the remaining amount by multiplying the amount of photographic equipment by a specific multiplier.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the data structure of the rental service usage history database 2024. The rental service usage history database 2024 is a database for managing information on rental service usage history of rental service users in the rental service system 1. The rental service usage history database 2024 in FIG. 7 includes the item "rental service usage ID", the item "article ID", the item "user ID", the item "rental date", and the item "return date". .

The item "Rental Service Usage ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "Rental Service Usage ID" is a unique ID that is required when managing the rental service usage history in the rental service system 1.

The item "User ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "user ID" is a unique ID for each rental service user that is required when managing each rental service user in the rental service system 1. The item "user ID" of the rental service usage history database 2024 indicates information on the user ID of the rental service user when applying to borrow an item from the rental service user.

The item "rental date" indicates information on the date and time when an application for borrowing an article was made from a user of the rental service.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "rental date" is updated.
First, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photography equipment. The screen for renting photographic equipment is a screen like the dialog screen 1400 in FIG. 14. The input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment is, for example, accepting an input operation from the second user on the button 1403 on the dialog screen 1400 on the second user's terminal device 30 . Next, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photography equipment, the server 20 updates the values of each item in the rental service usage history database 2024. Specifically, the server 20 updates the value of the item "rental date" in the rental service usage history database 2024 according to the date and time when the input operation to apply for renting photography equipment was received from the second user.

The item "return date" indicates information on the date and time when the item was returned by the user of the rental service.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "return date" is updated.
First, after using the rental service item, the user of the rental service performs shipping work to return the item. Next, the rental service item is shipped by the rental service user. Next, the rental service items shipped from the rental service users arrive at the warehouse where the management manages the items. Then, the user on the management side checks the arrived rental service items to see if they are damaged or not. At this time, the user on the management side may input information regarding the return date of the item when checking the item, such as whether the item is damaged or not. Then, the server 20 updates the value of the item "return date" in response to the input of information regarding the return date of the item received from the user on the management side.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the data structure of the ownership transfer database 2025. The ownership transfer database 2025 is a database for managing the history of ownership transfers between rental service users in the rental service system 1. The ownership transfer database 2025 in FIG. 8 includes the item "ownership transfer ID," the item "article ID," the item "transferred user ID," the item "transferred user ID," and the item "transfer date and time." and, including.

The item "Ownership transfer ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "Item ID" is a unique ID for an item that is required when managing the history of the transfer of ownership of an item in a rental service in the rental service system 1.

The item "transferred user ID" indicates information on the user ID of the user of the rental service who has transferred the ownership of the article.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "assigned user ID" is updated.
It is assumed that the rental service system 1 is provided with an input form regarding transfer of ownership of photographic equipment in order to record the transfer of ownership of photographic equipment. The rental service user who owns the photographic equipment wishes to transfer the ownership of the photographic equipment to another rental service user.
First, a user of the rental service who owns the photographic equipment enters an input form regarding transfer of ownership of the photographic equipment. The input form for transferring the ownership of photographic equipment includes, for example, the item ID of the photographic equipment, the user ID of the user of the rental service to whom the ownership is to be transferred, and the user ID of the user of the rental service to whom the ownership is to be transferred. Enter information such as Then, in response to receiving an input from the rental service user to the input form regarding transfer of ownership of photographic equipment, the server 20 updates the value of the item "transfer user ID".

The item "transferred user ID" indicates information on the user ID of the user of the rental service to whom ownership of the article has been transferred.
In the same way as described in the item "Transferred User ID", the server 20 updates the value of the item "Transferred User ID".

The item "transfer date and time" indicates information on the date and time when the ownership of the article was transferred.
In the same way as described in the item "Transferred User ID", the server 20 updates the value of the item "Transferred User ID". Specifically, the server 20 updates the value of the item "transferred user ID" according to the date and time when the input form regarding the transfer of the ownership of the photographic equipment is received from the rental service user.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the data structure of the article repair database 2026. The article repair database 2026 is a database for managing information on the repair history of rental articles in the rental service system 1. The article repair database 2026 in FIG. 9 includes the item "article repair ID," the item "article ID," the item "repair location," the item "repair content," and the item "repair date and time."

The item "article repair ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "article ID" is a unique ID for an article repair that is necessary in the rental service system 1 to manage the repair history of the article of the rental service.

The item “repaired location” indicates information about the repaired location of the article. The repaired parts of the article include, for example, the power supply part, the lens, and the like.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "repair location" is updated.
First, after using the rental service item, the user of the rental service performs shipping work to return the item. Next, the rental service item is shipped by the rental service user. Next, the rental service items shipped from the rental service users arrive at the warehouse where the management manages the items. Next, the user on the management side checks the arrived rental service items to see if they are damaged or not. If the article needs to be repaired, the operating user repairs the article. It is assumed that the rental service system 1 is provided with an input form regarding the repair of the article in order to record the repair of the article. After repairing the item, the user on the operating side inputs information regarding the repair of the item into the input form related to the item. The information regarding the repair of the article includes, for example, the article ID, the repair location of the article, the contents of the article repair, the date and time when the article repair was completed, and the like. Then, in response to receiving an input from the user on the management side to the input form regarding repair of the article, the server 20 updates the value of the item "repair location".

The item "repair details" indicates information about the repair contents of the article. The repaired contents of the article include, for example, battery replacement, garbage cleaning, etc.
In the same way as described in the item "Repair location", the server 20 updates the value of the item "Repair details".

The item "repair date and time" indicates information on the date and time when the repair of the article was completed.
In the same way as described in the item "repair location", the server 20 updates the value of the item "repair date and time". Specifically, the server 20 updates the value of the item "repair date and time" according to the date and time when the input form regarding the repair of the article is received from the user on the management side.

Note that the article repair database 2026 may store article repair information for the article that is input when the rental service system 1 receives article registration from the rental service user.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the data structure of the photographed image database 2027. The photographed image database 2027 is a database for managing information on photographed images in relation to the rental service system 1. The photographed image database 2027 in FIG. 10 includes the item "photographed image ID", the item "image data", the item "title", the item "photographing equipment", and the item "registration date and time".

The item "Photographed image ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 in relation to the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "Photographed image ID" is a unique ID for a photographed image that is necessary when managing the photographed images in the rental service system 1.

The item "image data" indicates information on image data of a photographed image.
What will be described below is an example of how the value of the item "image data" is updated.
It is assumed that the rental service system 1 has a page for uploading photographed images by rental service users. It is assumed that a page where a rental service user uploads a photographed image is provided with a section for uploading image data of the photographed image and a section for inputting information regarding the photographed image.
First, a rental service user opens a page for uploading captured images. Next, the user of the rental service enters information regarding the photographed image on the page for uploading the photographed image, and uploads the image data of the photographed image. The information regarding the photographed image is, for example, the title of the photographed image, information on the photographic equipment used when photographing the photographed image, and the like. Then, in response to receiving an upload of image data of a photographed image and an input of information regarding the photographed image from a user of the rental service, the server 20 updates the value of the item "image data."

The item "Title" indicates information on the title of the photographed image.
In the same way as described for the item "image data", the server 20 updates the value of the item "title".

The item "photography equipment" indicates information on the photographic equipment used when photographing the photographed image.
In the same manner as described for the item "image data", the server 20 updates the value of the item "photography equipment".

The item "registration date and time" indicates information on the date and time when the captured image was registered.
In the same manner as described for the item "image data", the server 20 updates the value of the item "photography equipment". Specifically, the server 20 updates the value of the item "registration date and time" according to the date and time when the upload of the photographed image and the input of information regarding the photographed image are received from the user of the rental service.

Further, although not shown in FIG. 10, the photographed image database 2027 may hold information on the user who photographed each photographed image. For example, the server 20 acquires information about the user who took the photographed image in the following manner.
・When accepting an upload of a photographed image from a user, refer to the user's login information for Rental Service 1 ・Receive input of user information (SNS account, name, etc.) from the user ・When the photographed image is uploaded to SNS etc. By acquiring information for referring to the post when it is posted (URL associated with the post, etc.), the image included in the post and the poster's information are obtained. Note that the photographed image database 2027 is When the rental service system 1 receives article registration from a rental service user, information about a photographed image taken using the article whose input is accepted may be stored.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of the contract plan database 2028. The contract plan database 2028 is a database for managing information on contract plans in the rental service system 1. The contract plan database 2028 in FIG. 11 includes the item "contract plan ID," the item "contract plan name," and the item "monthly fee."

The item "contract plan ID" indicates identification information issued by the server 20 for the rental service system 1. Specifically, the item "contract plan ID" is a unique ID for each contract plan that is required when managing each contract plan in the rental service system 1. A contract plan is a contract plan in the subscription-based service described above.

The item "contract plan name" indicates information on the name of the contract plan according to each contract plan.

The item "Monthly fee" indicates information on the monthly fee for each contract plan. The higher the monthly fee is for a contract plan, the more types of goods etc. that the user of the rental service can rent.

Note that the data in the data structure of the database stored by the server 20 described above may be managed using blockchain technology.

<Operation of the First Embodiment>
Next, the operation of each device constituting the rental service system 1 will be described.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing the flow of processing for accepting registration of photographic equipment from a first user and then accepting rental of photographic equipment from a second user.

In step S12011, the first user's terminal device 10 receives an input for registration of photographic equipment from the first user who desires to rent photographic equipment. Registration of the photographic equipment is performed, for example, by receiving an input from the first user to register information on the photographic equipment on the dialog screen 1300 in FIG. 13 on the first user's terminal device 10.
First, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to registration of photographic equipment from the first user in area 1301 of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the first user has photographic equipment that he/she wishes to lend to the photographic equipment rental service. Then, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user. The information related to article registration of photographic equipment includes, for example, information on the model number of the article, article name, and information on the condition of the article.

In step S12021, the server 20 updates the article registration database 2022 in response to receiving the registration of photographic equipment information from the first user.
The following is an example of how items in the article registration database 2022 are updated.
First, the server 20 receives an article registration operation as described in step S12011 from the first user. Then, in response to receiving an input of information related to item registration of photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the values of each item in the item registration database 2022.

In step S12031, the second user's terminal device 30 presents a screen for borrowing photographic equipment. The screen for renting photographic equipment is, for example, the dialog screen 1400 in FIG. 14. The second user checks the information on the photographic equipment displayed on the dialog screen 1400 and determines whether to borrow the photographic equipment.

In step S12032, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photographic equipment. The screen for renting photographic equipment is, for example, the dialog screen 1400 in FIG. 14. The input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment is, for example, accepting an input operation from the second user on the button 1403 on the dialog screen 1400 on the second user's terminal device 30 .

In step S12022, the server 20 updates the rental service usage history database 2024 in response to an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photography equipment.
The following is an example of how the items in the rental service usage history database 2024 are updated.
First, in step S12032, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photographic equipment. Then, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment, the server 20 updates the values of each item in the rental service usage history database 2024.

In step S12023, the server 20 updates the value of the item "Rental Status" in the rental article database 2023 in response to the input operation from the second user to apply for renting photography equipment.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "rental status" in the rental article database 2023 is updated.
First, in step S12032, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photographic equipment. Then, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment, the server 20 updates the value of the item "Rental Status" in the rental article database 2023. Specifically, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for the rental of photographic equipment, the server 20 changes the value of the item "Rental Status" in the rental article database 2023 from "Rentable" to "Rental". Update to "Medium".

In step S12024, the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023 in response to the input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment. The value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023 is updated only when the residual value of the article remains in the photographic equipment.
The following is an example of how the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023 is updated.
First, in step S12032, the second user's terminal device 30 receives an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing photographic equipment. In the description of the example below, it is assumed that the photographing equipment is the photographing equipment for which the input of registration of the photographing equipment has been received from the first user in step S12011. Next, in response to receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment, the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023. Specifically, the server 20 changes the value of the item "residual value of goods" in the rental goods database 2023 according to the calculation formula set in the rental service system 1 so as to reduce the residual value. Update the value. Examples of calculation formulas set in the rental service system 1 are as follows.
- A certain percentage of the consideration that the business operator who operates the server 20 receives by renting out the goods. For example, the fee for the contract plan necessary for renting the item (for example, each contract plan shown in Figure 11) is used as a resource, and while the item is being rented, a certain percentage of the fee for the contract plan is paid to the user who registered the item. pay to.
- Reduce the residual value of the item by a certain percentage while it is being lent (e.g., monthly). However, the residual value may be reduced by a certain amount or more.
- The calculation formula set in the rental service system 1 may be, for example, a calculation formula in which the remaining amount is the amount obtained by multiplying the selling price of the photographic equipment by a specific multiplier.
Note that if the residual value of the article is 0 yen or the residual value of the article is not set, the rental service system 1 returns some consideration in the rental service system 1 to the rental service user who has registered the article. Some consideration may be money, points in the rental service system 1, or the like.

<Screen example>
FIG. 13 shows a screen for accepting registration of photographic equipment from a first user.

In the rental service system 1, it is possible to accept registration of photographic equipment that can be lent out in the rental service from users of the rental service. After receiving the registration of the photographic equipment that can be rented from the rental service user, the rental service system 1 may rent out the photographic equipment to other rental service users.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen for accepting registration of photographic equipment from the first user. Registration of the photographic equipment is performed, for example, by receiving an input from the first user to register information on the photographing equipment on the dialog screen 1300 in FIG. 13 on the first user's terminal device 10.
First, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to registration of photographic equipment from the first user in area 1301 of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the first user has photographic equipment that he/she wishes to lend to the photographic equipment rental service. Then, the first user's terminal device 10 receives input of information related to article registration of photographic equipment from the first user. Information related to article registration of photographic equipment includes, for example, article model number information, article name, article condition information, residual value at the time of registration, and the like. Then, in response to receiving an input of information related to item registration of photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the values of each item in the item registration database 2022.
In addition to what is described above, when registering the photographic equipment, the first user's terminal device 10 also records the images of the photographic equipment taken using the photographic equipment and the repair history of the photographic equipment. Information etc. may be input from the user of the rental service.

Specifically, the first user's terminal device 10 presents the following information on the dialog screen 1300.
- Area 1301 is an area for receiving input of information regarding article registration from the first user. Information related to article registration includes, for example, information on the model number of the article, name of the article, information on the condition of the article, residual value at the time of registration, and the like.
- Button 1302 is a button that accepts an operation for determining the content of information related to article registration from the first user.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user.

The second user's terminal device 30 presents a screen for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment. The second user looks at the screen that accepts applications for borrowing photographic equipment and determines whether or not to borrow the photographic equipment. If it is determined that the second user wants to borrow the photographic equipment, an application for borrowing the photographic equipment is accepted from the second user on a screen that accepts an application for renting the photographic equipment.

Specifically, the second user's terminal device 30 presents the following information on the dialog screen 1400.
- Area 1401 is an area for displaying images related to photographic equipment. The image related to the photographic equipment is, for example, an image of the main body of the photographic equipment, an enlarged image of a portion of the photographic equipment, or the like.
- Area 1402 is an area for displaying detailed information regarding photographic equipment. The detailed information regarding the photographic equipment includes, for example, the name of the article, information on the manufacturer of the article, and the like.
- Button 1403 is a button for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user.

FIG. 15 shows a screen displaying historical information about users of the rental service who have previously rented the same model of photography equipment when a request to rent photography equipment is received from a second user.

When accepting an application to rent photographic equipment, the terminal device 30 of the second user displays on the screen information on the history of users of the rental service who have rented photographic equipment of the same model number in the past.
Presenting historical information about users of the rental service who have rented photographic equipment of the same model number in the past helps users of the rental service decide whether to rent that photographic equipment. Also, presenting historical information about users of the rental service who have rented photographic equipment of the same model number in the past leads to increasing the value of that photographic equipment. This is because presenting historical information about users of the rental service who have rented photographic equipment of the same model number in the past provides information such as whether the photographic equipment has been rented to a professional photographer, which is helpful for users of the rental service.

Specifically, the second user's terminal device 30 presents the following information on the dialog screen 1500.
- Area 1401 is an area for displaying images related to photographic equipment. The image related to the photographic equipment is, for example, an image of the main body of the photographic equipment, an enlarged image of a portion of the photographic equipment, or the like.
- Area 1402 is an area for displaying detailed information regarding photographic equipment. The detailed information regarding the photographic equipment includes, for example, the name of the article, information on the manufacturer of the article, and the like.
- Button 1403 is a button for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user.
- Area 1501 is an area that displays information on the history of rental service users who have rented photography equipment of the same model number in the past.

Note that the rental service system 1 may be able to select which individual of the photographic equipment can be rented. In this case, the information on the history of the user of the rental service who rented the photographic equipment presents the history of the user of the rental service for each individual photographic equipment. The second user's terminal device 30 may, for example, present on the dialog screen 1500, in addition to the information on the photographic equipment, information on the user history of the rental service for each individual photographic equipment.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing information on the repair history of photographic equipment on the screen in a scene where an application for borrowing photographic equipment is accepted from a second user.

The second user's terminal device 30 presents information on the repair history of the photographic equipment on the screen in a scene where an application for borrowing the photographic equipment is accepted.
Note that the rental service system 1 may be able to select which individual of the photographic equipment can be rented. In that case, the information on the repair history of the photographic equipment presents the repair history for each individual photographic equipment. The second user's terminal device 30 may, for example, present information on each individual photographic equipment in addition to the information on the photographic equipment, as in the dialog screen 1600.
Presenting information on the repair history of photographic equipment helps users decide whether to rent the photographic equipment. This is because by presenting information on the history of rental service users who have rented photography equipment of the same model number in the past, it is possible to find out information such as which part of the photography equipment was malfunctioning. This is because it will be helpful when renting individual photographic equipment.

Specifically, the second user's terminal device 30 presents the following information on the dialog screen 1600.
- Area 1401 is an area for displaying images related to photographic equipment. The image related to the photographic equipment is, for example, an image of the main body of the photographic equipment, an enlarged image of a portion of the photographic equipment, or the like.
- Area 1402 is an area for displaying detailed information regarding photographic equipment. The detailed information regarding the photographic equipment includes, for example, the name of the article, information on the manufacturer of the article, and the like.
- Button 1403 is a button for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user.
- Area 1601 is an area that displays information on the repair history of the individual photographic equipment with item ID #888.
- Area 1602 is an area that displays information on the repair history of the individual photographic equipment with item ID #889.
Note that the photographing equipment with the article ID #888 and the photographing equipment with the article ID #889 have the same model number.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing information on a photographed image taken using photographing equipment of the same model number as the photographing equipment concerned on a screen in a scene in which an application for borrowing photographic equipment is accepted from a second user.

The second user's terminal device 30 presents on the screen information about photographed images taken using photographic equipment of the same model number as the photographic equipment concerned, in a scene where an application for borrowing photographic equipment is accepted. Presenting information about images taken using photographic equipment with the same model number as the photographic equipment in question helps users of the rental service decide whether to rent the photographic equipment in question.
Information on photographed images taken using photographic equipment having the same model number as the photographic equipment concerned may be presented with reference to information in the photographed image database 2027.

Specifically, the second user's terminal device 30 presents the following information on the dialog screen 1700.
- Area 1401 is an area for displaying images related to photographic equipment. The image related to the photographic equipment is, for example, an image of the main body of the photographic equipment, an enlarged image of a portion of the photographic equipment, or the like.
- Area 1402 is an area for displaying detailed information regarding photographic equipment. The detailed information regarding the photographic equipment includes, for example, the name of the article, information on the manufacturer of the article, and the like.
- Button 1403 is a button for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment from a second user.
- Area 1701 is an area for displaying information about images taken using photographic equipment having the same model number as the photographing equipment concerned. A plurality of photographed images taken using photographing equipment having the same model number as the photographing equipment concerned may be displayed.
Further, the server 20 refers to the photographed image database 2027 and sends the information of the photographer of the photographed image to the terminal device 30 of the second user, thereby informing the terminal device 30 of the photographer's information on the dialog screen 1700. Information on the photographed image may also be displayed together with the information.

<Modified example>
(1) It is possible to rent photographic equipment of the same model number even when the photographic equipment is being rented out.Even if the photographic equipment that has been registered by the first user is being lent to another rental service user, the rental service system 1 can lend photographic equipment of the same model number to the first user.
By doing so, the first user can borrow and use photographic equipment of the same model number as the photographing equipment even while registering the item. In addition, in the rental service system 1, it is possible to eliminate the desire to use the photographic equipment while the first user is registering the item, so it is effective to maintain a constant number of photographic equipment to be rented. can also be expected.
What will be described below is an example of lending photographic equipment of the same model number to a first user.
It is assumed that the rental service system 1 has already accepted registration of photographic equipment from the first user. It is assumed that the photographic equipment for which registration has been accepted from the first user is currently being lent to another user of a rental service.
First, the first user's terminal device 10 presents a screen for accepting an application for borrowing photography equipment. This photographic equipment is assumed to have the same model number as the item for which the first user has accepted registration of photographic equipment. Next, the first user looks at a screen that accepts applications for borrowing photographic equipment and determines whether or not to borrow the photographic equipment. Next, when it is determined that the first user wants to borrow the photographic equipment, an application for borrowing the photographic equipment is accepted from the first user on the screen shown in FIG. Then, in response to receiving an application for borrowing the photographic equipment from the first user, the server 20 updates the rental service usage history database 2024 and the rental article database 2023.
However, while the rental service is renting photography equipment with the same model number as the photography equipment lent to the rental service by the first user, the residual value of the photography equipment owned by the first user will not be reduced. to be managed. Specifically, the residual value of the photographic equipment recorded in the rental article database 2023 and owned by the first user is managed so as not to be reduced. At this time, the server 20 first obtains information on the model number linked to the article ID in the rental article database from the article ID information on the rental service usage history database 2024. Then, it is determined whether the model number is the same as that of the photographic equipment owned by the first user. If the model numbers are the same, the server 20 updates the value of the item "residual value of article" of the photographic equipment owned by the first user in the rental article database so as not to reduce the value.

(2) Secondary distribution of photographic equipment Even after the ownership of the photographic equipment has been transferred to another user, the first user who registered the photographic equipment in the rental service system 1 may rent the photographic equipment. In accordance with this, consideration may be given to the first user for the user who has registered the article.
In addition, regardless of the user who owns the photographic equipment to which ownership has been transferred, each time the photographic equipment is lent, the first user who registered the photographic equipment shall be notified. However, consideration may be given for borrowing the photographic equipment.
By doing this, users who have registered goods can secure profits, which will encourage them to register photographic equipment in the rental service system 1, increase the options for users who rent photographic equipment through the rental service system 1, and increase the number of options for users who rent photographic equipment through the rental service system 1. leading to an increase.

(3) When multiple users have ownership rights to photography equipment with the same model number If multiple users have ownership rights to photography equipment with the same model number, apply to borrow the photography equipment. In response to receiving the input operation, the photographing equipment of any user who has ownership is determined to be lent.
As a method for determining lending, the following method may be used.
・Method based on the remaining payment amount:
Based on the information of the remaining payment amount for each photographic equipment of each user who has the ownership rights to the photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment owned by the user with the larger remaining payment amount is determined as a rental object. Specifically, the remaining payment amount for each photographic equipment is the value of the item "residual value of article" in the rental article database 2023.
・Method based on number of rentals:
Based on the history of the number of rentals of each photographic equipment by each user who owns the photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment to be rented is determined so that the number of times the photographic equipment is lent is equalized. The history of the number of rentals of each photographic equipment is based on information in the rental service usage history database 2024.
・Method based on lending frequency:
Based on information on the rental frequency of each photographic equipment of each user who has ownership of photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment to be rented is determined, giving priority to the one rented out less frequently. The history of the number of rentals of each photographic equipment is based on information in the rental service usage history database 2024. This makes it possible to equalize the frequency of rental of each photographic equipment, and to bring the chances of obtaining consideration for rental to the same level among users who register photographic equipment.

(4) Exchange of Ownership Based on the value of the ownership of photographic equipment, the rental service system 1 can exchange the ownership of the photographic equipment with the ownership of another photographic equipment of equivalent value. The equivalent value is, for example, the value of the item "contract plan" in the rental article database 2023 in FIG. 6. For example, the server 20 can exchange ownership between a plurality of users by presenting the respective photographic equipment whose ownership is to be exchanged and accepting an operation from each user to agree to the exchange of ownership. Manage it as a thing.
By doing so, the rental service system 1 has the effect of encouraging rental service users to change photographic equipment.
(5) Aspects of rental in the rental service system 1 In the above example, the user selects one or more (for example, it is possible to contract for two) contract plans shown in FIG. We explained an example in which, by paying a fee (monthly fee), you can replace and rent photographic equipment within the range specified in the contract plan. For example, one contract plan allows one photographic equipment to be rented, and the user can rent another photographic equipment each time while returning the photographic equipment that can be rented under the contract plan.
In addition, as a mode of rental in the rental service system 1, the user is presented with the period and fee for which the item can be rented (for example, XXX yen for 7 nights and 8 days, etc.), and then the user applies for rental. may be possible. In this case, when the user who has registered the item rents the item at the above-mentioned fee, a certain percentage of the fee may be paid to the user, or the residual value of the item may be reduced.

Although several embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, these embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. It can be performed. These embodiments and their modifications are included within the scope and gist of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention described in the claims and its equivalents.

<Additional notes>
What will be described below is the addition of the matters described in each of the above embodiments.
(Additional note 1)
A program for operating a computer, wherein the computer provides a service for renting photographic equipment to a user, and the program causes a processor of the computer to send a message to a first user who desires to rent photographic equipment. , a step (S12011) of accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user while maintaining ownership of the photographic equipment by the first user; and a screen for renting photographic equipment; A step (S12032) of presenting the service to a second user who uses the service and accepting an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment; a step of managing the photographic equipment as being borrowed by a user (S12022), and granting consideration for the borrowing to a first user who has ownership of the photographic equipment applied for borrowing; With regard to the photographic equipment to be rented, a step (S12024) of managing the information of the residual price paid by the first user upon purchasing the photographic equipment in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is being rented is executed. ,program.

(Additional note 2)
In the step of accepting an input operation for applying to borrow photographic equipment, the first user who lends the photographic equipment to the service is provided with a service, even if the first user is lending the photographic equipment to another user. , the program according to (Appendix 1), wherein if a service that rents out photography equipment has photography equipment of the same model number, it is possible to accept the rental of photography equipment from the user.

(Additional note 3)
In the managing step, for the user who lends photography equipment to the service, while the user borrows photography equipment of the same model number from the service as the photography equipment that the user lends to the service, the residual value will be deducted from the user. The program described in (Appendix 2) shall be managed so as not to reduce the amount.

(Additional note 4)
In the step of accepting registration of information on photographic equipment, ownership of the photographic equipment can be transferred to another user, and a history of transfer of ownership of photographic equipment between users is managed (Appendix 1). The program described in.

(Appendix 5)
In the step of providing consideration, even if the ownership of the photographic equipment is transferred to another user for the user who purchases the photographic equipment and registers the purchased photographic equipment so that it can be rented out in the service. , the program according to (Appendix 4), which provides compensation to the registered user in accordance with the rental of the photographic equipment.

(Appendix 6)
In the step of accepting registration, it is possible for the user to whom the ownership of the photographic equipment has been transferred to further transfer the ownership to another user, and in response to the operation to transfer the ownership, the ownership of the photographic equipment is transferred. In the step of updating the information of the user who owns the rights and assigning consideration, the user who has registered in response to the rental of the photographic equipment, regardless of the user who owns the ownership of the photographic equipment that has been transferred. The program described in (Appendix 5) that provides compensation for.

(Appendix 7)
In the step of receiving an input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment, in response to the input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment, storing the photography equipment in the storage unit as having been lent by the user who performed the input operation; In (Appendix 6), on a screen for borrowing photographic equipment, information on the photographic equipment is displayed together with the history (1501) of the user who has received the rental of the photographic equipment by referring to the information in the storage unit. Programs listed.

(Appendix 8)
In the step of accepting the registration, in association with the information on the photographic equipment, at least one of the history of repairs to the photographic equipment and the history of images photographed using the photographic equipment is received and stored in the storage unit. In the step of accepting an input operation for applying to borrow photographic equipment, by referring to the information in the storage section on the screen for borrowing photographic equipment, the history of repairing photographic equipment (1601), or The program according to (Appendix 7), which presents at least one of the history of photographed images (1701) to the user for reference.

(Appendix 9)
If multiple users have ownership rights to photographic equipment of the same model number, in response to receiving an input operation to apply for borrowing of the photographic equipment, the photographic equipment of one of the users who has ownership rights is The program according to (Appendix 1) further executes the step of determining a lending target.

(Appendix 10)
In the determining step, based on the information on the remaining payment amount for each photographic equipment of each user who owns the photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment owned by the user with the larger remaining payment amount is determined as the subject of rental. In addition, based on the history of the number of rentals of each photographic equipment by each user who owns the same model number of photographic equipment, the photographic equipment to be rented is determined so that the number of rentals is equalized. , determining photographic equipment to be rented, giving priority to those that are rented out less frequently, based on information on the rental frequency of each photographic equipment of each user who owns photographic equipment of the same model number; The program according to (Appendix 9), determined by any of the following.

(Appendix 11)
A method for operating a computer, the computer providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user, the method comprising: a first user who desires to rent photographic equipment to a processor of the computer; , a step (S12011) of accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user while maintaining ownership of the photographic equipment by the first user; and a screen for renting photographic equipment; A step (S12032) of presenting the service to a second user who uses the service and accepting an input operation from the second user to apply for rental of photographic equipment; (S12022), the user manages the photographic equipment as being borrowed (S12022), and provides consideration for the borrowing to a first user who has ownership of the photographic equipment applied for borrowing; and With regard to the photographic equipment to be rented, a step (S12024) of managing the information of the residual price paid by the first user upon purchasing the photographic equipment in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is being rented is executed. ,Method.

(Appendix 12)
An information processing device including a control unit, the information processing device is for providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user, and the information processing device is configured to provide a service for renting photographic equipment to a first user who wishes to rent photographic equipment. While the rights remain with the first user, there is a step (S12011) of accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user, and a screen for renting photographic equipment is displayed on the second user who uses the service. step (S12032) of accepting an input operation from a second user to apply for borrowing of the photographic equipment to a user of the photographic equipment; is managed as being borrowed (S12022), and the first user who has the ownership of the photographic equipment applied for rental is given consideration for the borrowing, and the photographic equipment owned by the first user is An information processing apparatus that executes a step (S12024) of managing information on a residual price paid by a first user when purchasing photographic equipment in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is rented.

1: Rental service system, 10: Terminal device of first user, 12: Communication IF, 13: Input device, 14: Output device, 15: Memory, 16: Storage unit, 19: Processor, 20: Server, 22: Communication IF, 23: Input/output IF, 25: Memory, 26: Storage, 29: Processor, 30: Terminal device of second user, 32: Communication IF, 33: Input device, 34: Output device, 35: Memory, 36: Storage unit, 39: Processor, 80: Network, 111: Antenna, 121: First wireless communication unit, 130: Operation reception unit, 132: Display, 140: Audio processing unit, 141: Microphone, 142: Speaker, 161: User information, 162: Rental service usage history information, 163: Ownership information ,191: Input operation reception unit, 192: Transmission/reception unit, 193: Data processing unit, 194: Notification control unit, 201: Communication unit, 202: Storage unit, 203: Control unit, 2021: User database, 2022: Item registration database, 2023: Rental item database, 2024: Rental service usage history database, 2025: Ownership transfer database, 2026: Item repair database, 2027: Photographed image database, 2028: Contract plan database, 2031: Reception control module, 2032: Transmission control module, 2033: User information acquisition module, 2034: Rental item information acquisition module, 2035: Rental service usage history information acquisition module

Claims

A program for operating a computer,
The computer is for providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user,
The program causes the processor of the computer to
accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user from a first user who desires to rent photographic equipment to a second user, while ownership of the photographic equipment remains with the first user;
presenting a screen for borrowing photographic equipment to the second user using the service, and receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing the photographic equipment;
In response to the application input operation from the second user, the second user manages the photographic equipment as being borrowed, and the first user who has the ownership of the photographic equipment related to the rental application , a step of providing consideration for the borrowing;
A step of managing information on the residual value of the photographic equipment owned by the first user to be paid by the first user upon purchase of the photographic equipment, in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is being rented. A program that executes .
In the step of accepting an input operation for applying to rent photography equipment,
For the first user who lends photographic equipment to a service, even if the first user is lending the photographic equipment to another user, the service that lends the photographic equipment has the same model number. 2. The program according to claim 1, wherein if there is photographic equipment, the program can accept rental of photographic equipment from the user.
In the managing step, for a user who lends photographic equipment to the service, while the user borrows from the service photographic equipment of the same model number as the photographic equipment that the user lends to the service, the remaining The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the program manages the price so as not to reduce the price.
Claim 1: In the step of accepting registration of information on photographic equipment, ownership of the photographic equipment can be transferred to another user, and a history of transfer of ownership of the photographic equipment between users is managed. 4. The program according to claim 3.
In the step of providing the consideration,
Even if ownership of the photographic equipment is transferred to another user for a user who has purchased photographic equipment and registered the purchased photographic equipment so that it can be rented out in the service, 5. The program according to claim 1, wherein consideration is given to the registered user in accordance with the rental.
In the step of accepting the registration,
It is possible for the user to whom the ownership of the photographic equipment has been transferred to further transfer the ownership to another user, and the user acquires the ownership of the photographic equipment in response to the operation to transfer the ownership. Update user information,
In the step of providing the consideration,
Any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein regardless of the user who owns the transferred photographic equipment, consideration is given to the registered user in response to the rental of the photographic equipment. or the program described in paragraph 1.
In the step of receiving an input operation for applying to borrow photography equipment, in response to the input operation for applying for rental of photography equipment, the storage unit stores the photography equipment as having been lent by the user who performed the input operation. let me remember,
10. Claims 1 to 3, wherein information on the photographic equipment is displayed on the screen for renting the photographic equipment together with a history of a user who has received the rental of the photographic equipment by referring to information in the storage unit. The program described in any one of Item 6.
In the step of accepting the registration, receiving at least one of a history of repair of the photographing equipment and a history of images photographed using the photographing equipment in association with the information of the photographing equipment; It is stored in the memory unit,
In the step of receiving an input operation for applying to borrow photographic equipment, the information in the storage section is referred to on the screen for renting photographic equipment, so that the history of repair of the photographic equipment or the photographed image is displayed. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the program presents at least one of the history of the program to the user so as to be referenceable.
When multiple users have ownership of photographic equipment of the same model number, in response to receiving an input operation to apply for borrowing of the photographic equipment, the photographic equipment of one of the users who has said ownership rights is displayed. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further causing the program to further execute the step of determining the item as a lending target.
In the determining step,
Based on information on the remaining payment amount for each photographic equipment of each user who has ownership of the photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment owned by the user with the larger remaining payment amount is determined to be rented. ,
Determining the photographic equipment to be rented out so that the number of times the photographic equipment is lent is equalized based on the history of the number of times each photographic equipment is lent out by each user who owns the photographic equipment of the same model number. ,
Based on information on the rental frequency of each photographic equipment of each user who owns the photographic equipment of the same model number, the photographic equipment to be rented is determined, giving priority to the one that is rented out less frequently. The program according to claim 9, wherein the program is determined by either of the following.
A method for operating a computer, the method comprising:
The computer is for providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user,
The method includes: a processor of the computer;
accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user from a first user who desires to rent photographic equipment to a second user, while ownership of the photographic equipment remains with the first user;
presenting a screen for borrowing photographic equipment to the second user using the service, and receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing the photographic equipment;
In response to the application input operation from the second user, the second user manages the photographic equipment as being borrowed, and the first user who has the ownership of the photographic equipment related to the rental application , a step of providing consideration for the borrowing;
A step of managing, with respect to photographic equipment owned by the first user, information on a residual value to be paid by the first user upon purchasing the photographic equipment, so as to update it in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is rented. And, how to make it execute.
An information processing device comprising a control unit,
The information processing device is for providing a service for renting photographic equipment to a user,
accepting registration of information on photographic equipment that can be lent to a second user from a first user who desires to rent photographic equipment to a second user, while ownership of the photographic equipment remains with the first user;
presenting a screen for borrowing photographic equipment to the second user using the service, and receiving an input operation from the second user to apply for borrowing the photographic equipment;
In response to the application input operation from the second user, the second user manages the photographic equipment as being borrowed, and the first user who has the ownership of the photographic equipment related to the rental application , a step of providing consideration for the borrowing;
A step of managing, with respect to photographic equipment owned by the first user, information on a residual value to be paid by the first user upon purchasing the photographic equipment, so as to update it in accordance with the fact that the photographic equipment is rented. An information processing device that executes.