WO2015030227A1 - Person-to-person gift transfer system - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a person-to-person gift transfer system by which it is possible to send digital gifts between individuals. This system comprises: a database (11) for storing electronic money that a user has obtained in advance as available electronic money; an evaluation receiving means (12) for receiving evaluation information from the user for each piece of content posted by another user; a conversion means (13) for calculating a gift amount from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving means (12) and converting that gift amount into a digital gift if it is determined that the gift amount has not exceeded the available electronic money; and a transmission means (14) for transmitting the digital gift. The digital gift is stored in the database (11) as electronic money available to the other user, and when payment information is received, an amount of electronic money corresponding to the payment amount is subtracted from the electronic money available to the other user.

Description

Personal transaction gift system

The present invention relates to an interpersonal transaction gift system for transacting digital gifts such as electronic money between individuals.

Patent Document 1 discloses an inter-individual remittance system for performing monetary transactions between individuals via the Internet. In the inter-individual remittance system disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a remittance confirms a remittance destination, remittance can be performed. In other words, the sender cannot send money without information specifying the destination.

JP 2010-278688 A

However, there are cases where it is desired to transfer money between individuals without knowing the information for specifying the destination. For example, on social networking services, Internet forums, and blogs, content such as reviews of moving images, images, products, etc. is posted by many users. And many other users watch and enjoy the posted content. Users who enjoyed these contents (hereinafter referred to as viewing users) can use social buttons such as “Like button” provided by Facebook and “+1 button” provided by Google. By clicking, it communicates with the user who posted the content (hereinafter referred to as the posting user).

Here, even if the viewing user wants to send electronic money to the posting user, electronic money cannot be sent unless he / she knows personal information identifying the posting user. On the other hand, as a posting user, it is necessary to avoid disclosing personal information that identifies the posting user to an unspecified number of people.

In view of the above problems, the present inventors have invented the interpersonal transaction gift system of the present invention.

The interpersonal transaction gift system of the present invention includes a database that stores electronic money previously acquired by a user as electronic money possession, an evaluation receiving unit that receives evaluation information from the user for each content posted by another user, When a gift amount is calculated from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving means, it is determined whether the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession amount, and it is determined that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession amount , Conversion means for converting the digital gift corresponding to the gift amount from the electronic money possession, transmission means for transmitting the digital gift to the other user information communication terminal used by the other user, and the other user information And a store side information communication terminal capable of reading payment information including a payment amount from the communication terminal, Is stored in the database as the electronic money possession of the other user and when the payment information is received, the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount is subtracted from the electronic money possession of the other user. To do.
With this configuration, it is possible to give electronic money between individuals without knowing information for identifying individuals. For example, electronic money can be presented between a user who has posted content and a user who has viewed the content. In addition, since no payment processing is performed until payment processing is performed for the store equipped with the store side information communication terminal after the user who has viewed the content purchases electronic money, the time involved in the payment processing Can be shortened, and there is no fee such as a fee for settlement processing.

In the interpersonal transaction gift system of the present invention, the personal information of the other user is stored in the database, and the transmission means accepts the personal input information of the other user to the other user who transmits the digital gift. , Determining whether or not the personal input information of the other user and the personal information of the other user match, and if the personal input information of the other user and the personal information of the other user match, It is characterized by transmitting.
With this configuration, since it is possible to check other users to whom the digital gift is sent, it is possible to prevent impersonation of other users who have posted content.

The interpersonal transaction gift system of the present invention can gift electronic money between individuals without knowing information for identifying the individual. For example, electronic money can be presented between a user who has posted content and a user who has viewed the content. In addition, since no payment processing is performed until payment processing is performed for the store equipped with the store side information communication terminal after the user who has viewed the content purchases electronic money, the time involved in the payment processing Can be shortened, and there is no fee such as a fee for settlement processing.

The block diagram of the personal transaction gift system of embodiment which concerns on this invention. The figure which shows an example of the user information input screen of embodiment which concerns on this invention. The figure which shows an example of the item of the record of viewing-and-listening user personal information of embodiment which concerns on this invention. The figure which shows an example of the item of the record of contribution user personal information of embodiment which concerns on this invention. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the personal transaction gift system of embodiment which concerns on this invention.

The personal transaction gift system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an interpersonal transaction gift system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

An inter-personal transaction gift system 10 according to this embodiment includes a database 11 that stores electronic money acquired in advance by a user as an electronic money possession, and an evaluation reception unit 12 that receives evaluation information from the user for each content posted by another user. If the gift amount is calculated from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving means 12, it is determined whether or not the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession, and if it is determined that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession, Conversion means 13 for converting a digital gift corresponding to the gift amount from money possession, transmission means 14 for transmitting a digital gift to another user information communication terminal 20 used by another user, and other user information communication terminal 20 Store-side information communication terminal 40 capable of reading payment information including the payment amount from the store, and store-side information communication terminal 40 The received payment information is received, it is determined whether or not the payment information is valid, and if the payment information is valid, the payment processing is performed for the store including the store side information communication terminal 40. Payment processing means 15. Here, the digital gift is stored in the database 11 as the electronic money possession of another user, and when the payment processing is performed, the payment processing means 15 subtracts the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount from the electronic money possession of the other user. Perform the process.

The interpersonal transaction gift system 10 includes a network such as the Internet between the other user information communication terminal 20, the user information communication terminal 30 described later, the store side information communication terminal 40, and the content server 50 described later. Various information can be sent and received through the network.

The other user information communication terminal 20 is an information communication terminal used by other users who post content (hereinafter referred to as “posting users”), and includes an input means such as a personal computer and a smartphone, a display unit, and a transmission / reception unit. It is an information communication terminal. The posting user can post various contents to the content server 50 using the other user information communication terminal 20 via the Internet or the like. The content in this embodiment includes moving images, music, still images, product reviews, and the like. The other user information communication terminal 2 will be described below assuming that the other user information communication terminal 2 is also the other user information communication terminal 2 when there are a plurality of information communication terminals used by the posting user.

The user information communication terminal 30 is an information communication terminal used by a user who views content posted by a posting user (hereinafter referred to as a viewing user). Like the other user information communication terminal 20, the user information communication terminal 30 This is an information communication terminal having the input means, display unit, transmission / reception unit and the like. When the viewing user selects the desired content from various contents stored in the content server 50 managed by the content provider using the user information communication terminal 30 via the Internet or the like, the content is transmitted to the user information communication. It is displayed on the display unit of the terminal 30 and can be viewed by the viewing user.

The store-side information communication terminal 40 includes an acquisition unit that can read payment information including the payment amount displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20, a transmission unit that transmits the read payment information to the payment processing unit 15. Have Moreover, the store side information communication terminal 40 can add the identification number set for every store, for example, a store number, to payment information, and can update payment information. Here, for example, in the case of a restaurant, the payment amount refers to a food and beverage price when eating at a restaurant, and may be the total amount of the food or beverage price or a partial amount thereof.

In the present embodiment, the posting user eats at a restaurant or the like, and the payment information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20 used by the posting user is used for the payment. The store clerk operates and reads the store side information communication terminal 40. Here, the payment information is transmitted from the other user information communication terminal 20 to the store side information communication terminal 40 via infrared communication or near field communication such as Wi-Fi.

In addition, the store side information communication terminal 40 adds the store number set for each store to the read payment information and updates the payment information. Then, the store side information communication terminal 40 transmits the payment information with the store number added to the payment processing means 15.

The content server 50 stores content posted by posting users and provides content that can be viewed by a plurality of viewing users. Specifically, the content stored in the content server 50 is managed by a content provider (not shown) and can be viewed via the Internet or the like using the user information communication terminal 30 used by the viewing user.

The database 11 stores electronic money acquired in advance by a user, for example, a viewing user, as an electronic money possession. The viewing user can purchase electronic money with a predetermined amount such as 1,000 yen, 3,000 yen, 5,000 yen, or 10,000 yen by using a credit card or the like. Is implemented.

Further, the database 11 can store the personal information of the viewing user in association with the electronic money possession. Here, the viewing user's personal information is personal information for identifying the viewing user. In this embodiment, a unique identification number and password are assigned to each viewing user, and stored in the database 11 in association with the personal information of the viewing user. Each item of the viewing user's personal information record includes the viewing user's name, phone number, e-mail address, credit card number, electronic money money, gift amount per click, etc. as shown in FIG. Additions, deletions, and changes can be made as appropriate.

Furthermore, the database 11 can store personal information of other users, that is, posting users. Here, the personal information of the posting user is personal information for specifying the posting user. In this embodiment, a unique identification number and password are assigned to each posting user, and are associated with the posting user's personal information and stored in the database 11. Further, the database 11 stores the digital gift sent from the viewing user as the electronic money possession of the posting user. Each item of the posting user's personal information record includes the posting user's name, telephone number, e-mail address, electronic money money, etc., as shown in FIG. 4, and can be added, deleted, and changed as appropriate.

The identification number unique to each viewing user and the identification number unique to each posting user may or may not be set so that both users can be distinguished from the identification number. Also, since it is assumed that the same person is a viewing user and a posting user, a separate identification number or a single identification number may be assigned to the same person. However, by assigning one identification number to the same person, it is possible to prevent mischief such as continuous access and fraud. For convenience of explanation, an identification number unique to each viewing user and an identification number unique to each posting user will be described below as a viewing user ID and a posting user ID, respectively.

The evaluation receiving means 12 receives evaluation information from the viewing user for each content posted by the posting user. Here, the evaluation information is input information when the viewing user clicks an evaluation button, which is a so-called social button, assigned to each posted content. In this embodiment, the evaluation information refers to the evaluation button number set for each evaluation button, the number of times the evaluation button is clicked, and the like. Since the evaluation button number is associated with the posting user ID or the like of the content for which the evaluation button is set, the posting user can be specified from the evaluation button number.

Further, when receiving the evaluation information, the evaluation receiving unit 12 receives the personal input information of the viewing user, determines whether or not the personal input information of the viewing user matches the personal information of the viewing user, and More preferably, the evaluation information is received when the input information matches the personal information of the viewing user.

In this embodiment, when the viewing user clicks the evaluation button associated with each content on the content viewing screen, the user information input screen 3 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit of the user information communication terminal 30. The viewing user can input personal input information of the viewing user such as viewing user ID and password using the input means of the user information communication terminal 30. The input personal input information of the viewing user is received by the evaluation receiving means 12. The evaluation receiving unit 12 determines whether the viewing user's personal input information input from the user information communication terminal 30 matches the viewing user's personal information stored in the database 11 in advance. And when both correspond, the evaluation reception means 12 judges that evaluation information is valid. The evaluation information is stored in the database 11 in association with the viewing user's personal information.

On the other hand, if the personal input information of the viewing user and the personal information of the viewing user do not match, the evaluation receiving means 12 sends a message prompting the user information communication terminal 30 to re-enter the personal input information via the transmission means 14. ,Notice. If the personal input information of the viewing user is not re-inputted, or if the input of the personal input information of the viewing user that does not match the personal information of the viewing user is repeated a predetermined number of times or more, the evaluation receiving means 12 is improper in the evaluation information. It may be configured that the evaluation information is discarded.

The conversion means 13 calculates the gift amount from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving means 12, determines whether the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession, and determines that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession. In this case, a digital gift corresponding to the gift amount is converted from the electronic money possession. The digital gift may be electronic money that can be used only at restaurants where store information is registered in advance, or a coupon that can receive a certain discount or service.

In this embodiment, the conversion means 13 calculates the gift amount by multiplying a preset gift amount per click for the evaluation button by the number of clicks of the evaluation button. The gift amount per click can be appropriately changed in increments of 1 yen within the range of 1 to 100 yen.

Also, the conversion means 13 determines whether or not the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession purchased by the viewing user in advance. If the conversion means 13 determines that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession, the conversion means 13 converts the digital gift corresponding to the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount from the electronic money possession, and the gift from the viewing user's electronic money possession. Subtract the amount of electronic money. Then, the conversion unit 13 outputs the converted digital gift to the transmission unit 14. Note that when the digital gift is sent to the transmission means 14, the conversion means 13 writes a message stating that the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount has been subtracted from the viewing user's electronic money possession (hereinafter referred to as balance notification). Is transmitted to the viewing user via the transmission means 14.

On the other hand, when the conversion means 13 determines that the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession, for example, when the electronic money possession is insufficient or there is no balance of the electronic money possession, the conversion means 13 determines from the electronic money possession. Finish without subtracting the electronic money for the gift amount. The conversion means 13 then sends a message (hereinafter referred to as error notification) stating that the viewing user's electronic money possession is insufficient or that there is no balance and that purchase of new electronic money is required. ) Is transmitted to the viewing user via the transmission means 14.

The series of processing performed by the conversion means 13 described above is referred to as conversion processing. Since the conversion process is performed within the electronic money possession purchased by the viewing user in advance, credit settlement is not performed each time the conversion process is performed, and there is no charge such as a fee that is incurred at the time of credit settlement. . In addition, the time generated by the credit settlement process can be shortened. The conversion process may be performed every time the evaluation information is received, or may be configured to be performed every predetermined time or every predetermined period.

Furthermore, the conversion means 13 performs a refund process. Here, refund processing means that if the posting user refuses to receive the digital gift, or if the posting user cannot be confirmed, the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount subtracted from the electronic money possession of the viewing user. In this process, money is added to the electronic money possession and the gift money is subtracted. When the refund process is performed, the conversion unit 13 transmits a message (hereinafter referred to as a refund notification) describing that the refund process has been performed via the transmission unit 14.

The transmission unit 14 transmits the digital gift converted by the conversion unit 13 to the other user information communication terminal 20 used by another user. Further, when transmitting the digital gift to the posting user, the transmission means 14 receives the personal input information of the posting user from the posting user who transmits the digital gift, and the posting user's personal input information and the posting user stored in the database 11 It is more preferable to determine whether or not the personal information matches, and to transmit a digital gift when the personal input information of the posting user matches the personal information of the posting user.

In the present embodiment, the transmission means 14 transmits a receipt confirmation notice to the posting user before transmitting the digital gift. Here, the receipt confirmation notification refers to a message in which a digital gift is given from the viewing user. In addition, the receipt confirmation notification includes a message that a predetermined amount of electronic money or the like is given as a digital gift from the viewing user, and a URL for accessing when the posting user accepts the receipt of the digital gift The address or e-mail address for reply is described.

When transmitting the receipt confirmation notification, the transmission means 14 identifies the posting user based on the evaluation button number set for each evaluation button. When the personal information of the specified posting user is already stored in the database 11, the transmission unit 14 transmits a receipt confirmation notification to the other user information communication terminal 20 of the posting user. On the other hand, when the personal information of the specified posting user is not stored in the database 11, the transmission unit 14 transmits a receipt confirmation notification to the other user information communication terminal 20 of the posting user via the content server 50.

After the posting user receives the receipt confirmation notification, the posting user operates the other user information communication terminal 20 and clicks the URL address described in the receipt confirmation notification, and then the personal input information of the posting user such as the posting user ID and password is displayed. An input screen (not shown) for input is displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20. When the posting user inputs the personal input information of the posting user using the input unit of the other user information communication terminal 20 on the input screen, the input personal input information of the posting user is transmitted to the transmission unit 14.

The transmission means 14 determines whether or not the personal input information of the posting user transmitted from the other user information communication terminal 20 matches the personal information of the posting user stored in the database 11 in advance. If the two match, the transmission means 14 determines that the receipt of the digital gift has been accepted. Then, the transmission unit 14 transmits the digital gift to the other user information communication terminal 20.

Also, the digital gift can be stored in the database 11 as the electronic money possession of the posting user. Digital gifts sent to posting users can be used to purchase various products and provide services. For example, it can be used only for payment at a restaurant, and this increases the number of times the posting user uses the restaurant and the opportunity to use a new restaurant. In addition, the restaurant side can realize the development of new customers.

On the other hand, when the personal input information of the posting user and the personal information of the posting user do not match, the transmission unit 14 transmits a message prompting the other user information communication terminal 20 to re-enter the personal input information. Further, when the personal input information of the posting user is not re-inputted, or the input of the personal input information of the posting user that does not match the personal information of the posting user is repeated a predetermined number of times or more, the transmission means 14 is illegal such as mischief. The digital user is not sent to the posting user. Further, the transmission unit 14 outputs a signal notifying the conversion unit 13 that the refund process is to be performed, and ends the process.

Furthermore, when the posting user's personal information is not stored in the database 11, the posting user inputs personal information such as the posting user's name, telephone number, and mail address on the personal information input screen (not shown). The personal information of the posting user is stored in the database 11. At that time, a posting user ID, which is a unique identification number, and a password are assigned to each posting user, and are associated with the personal information of the posting user and stored in the database 11. Each item of the record of the posting user's personal information includes the posting user's name, telephone number, mail address, and the like shown in FIG. 4, and can be added, deleted, and changed as appropriate.

The sending means 14 may send a message indicating that the digital gift is sent to the other user information communication terminal 20 used by the posting user, instead of the digital gift itself converted by the conversion means 13. At that time, the transmission means 14 stores the sent digital gift in the database 11 in association with the posting user ID as the electronic money possession of the posting user.

The transmission unit 14 transmits a notification output from the conversion unit 13 to the user information communication terminal 30, that is, a balance notification, an error notification, and a refund notification. The balance notification is a message describing that the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount has been subtracted from the viewing user's electronic money possession. In addition, the error notification is a message describing that the viewing user has insufficient money or no balance, and that it is necessary to purchase new electronic money. Further, the refund notification is a message that describes that the refund process has been performed.

The payment processing means 15 receives the payment information transmitted from the store-side information communication terminal 40, determines whether the payment information is valid, and if the payment information is valid, Payment processing will be performed for the stores provided. Specifically, the payment processing means 15 determines whether or not the posting user ID is valid and the payment amount in the payment information exceeds the posting user's electronic money possession, and the payment amount is the posting user's electronic money. If the money money is not exceeded, it is determined that the payment information is valid and the execution process is executed. The payment processing means 15 also determines whether or not the store number is valid when the store number is added to the payment information. Here, payment processing refers to payment by cash or electronic money, transfer to a bank account, and the like. The payment amount of the payment information transmitted from the store side information communication terminal 40 is the payment amount after a certain fee is deducted.

Further, when the payment process is performed, the payment processing means 15 can subtract the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount from the electronic money possession of another user. The payment processing means 15 may subtract electronic money corresponding to the total amount of payment or electronic money corresponding to a part of the payment amount from the electronic money possession of another user.

On the other hand, when the payment information is not valid, the payment processing means 15 does not perform the payment process, and notifies the store side information communication terminal 40 of a message indicating that the digital gift is not valid based on the store number. Specifically, the payment processing means 15 determines that the payment information is not valid if the posting user ID is not valid, or if the payment amount in the payment information exceeds the contribution user's electronic money possession. However, the implementation process is not implemented.

The personal transaction gift system 10 has a main memory (not shown) and a storage unit for storing various processing programs and necessary data, and loads the various processing programs stored in the storage unit into the main memory. The various means in the evaluation reception means 12, the conversion means 13, the transmission means 14, and the payment processing means 15 are realized. Further, each means and database in the electronic money gift system 10 are only logically distinguished in function, and may be physically or practically the same area. Needless to say, a data file may be used instead of the database, and the description of the database includes the data file.

In the above-described embodiment, the posting user and the viewing user can be a posting user of a certain content being a viewing user of another content, and a viewing user of a certain content can be a viewing user of another content.

Next, the processing procedure of the personal transaction gift system 10 will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the interpersonal transaction gift system 10.

The posting user can post content from the other user information communication terminal 20 to the content provider managing the content server 50. The posted content is stored in the content server 50 and can be viewed on the user information communication terminal 30 used by the viewing user. An evaluation button is assigned to the posted content, and an evaluation button number is set for each evaluation button.

In step S101, a personal information input screen (not shown) viewing user displayed on the display unit of the user information communication terminal 30 uses the input means of the user information communication terminal 30 to identify personal information, for example, Enter the viewing user's name, address, email address, credit card number, gift amount per click, and so on. The input personal information of the viewing user is stored in the database 11 in association with the viewing user ID and password.

In step S102, the viewing user purchases electronic money with a credit card or the like in advance. The purchased electronic money is associated with the personal information of the viewing user and stored in the personal information database 15 as an electronic money possession. Specifically, the viewing user can purchase electronic money in advance for a predetermined amount such as 1,000 yen, 3,000 yen, 5,000 yen, or 10,000 yen.

In step S103, the evaluation receiving means 12 receives evaluation information from the viewing user for each content posted by the posting user, and proceeds to step S104. Further, when receiving the evaluation information, the evaluation receiving means 12 also receives the personal input information of the viewing user, determines whether or not the personal input information of the viewing user and the personal information of the viewing user match, and the personal input of the viewing user It is more preferable that the evaluation information is received when the information matches the personal information of the viewing user and the process proceeds to step S104. Here, the evaluation information is input information when the viewing user clicks an evaluation button, which is a so-called social button, assigned to each posted content. For example, the evaluation information includes an evaluation button number set for each evaluation button, the number of times the evaluation button is clicked, and the like.

In this embodiment, when the viewing user clicks the evaluation button associated with each content, the input screen 3 shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit of the user information communication terminal 30. The viewing user can input personal input information of the viewing user such as viewing user ID and password using the input means of the user information communication terminal 30. The input personal input information of the viewing user is transmitted from the transmission / reception unit of the user information communication terminal 30 together with the evaluation information.

The evaluation information transmitted from the transmission / reception unit of the user information communication terminal 30 and the personal input information of the viewing user are received by the evaluation receiving means 12. Then, the evaluation receiving means 12 determines whether or not the viewing user's personal input information input from the user information communication terminal 30 matches the viewing user's personal information stored in the database 11 in advance. If they match, the evaluation accepting means 12 accepts that the evaluation information is valid, and proceeds to step S104. The received evaluation information is stored in the database 11 in association with the viewing user's personal information.

On the other hand, if the personal input information of the viewing user and the personal information of the viewing user do not match, the evaluation receiving means 12 sends a message prompting the user information communication terminal 30 to re-enter the personal input information via the transmission means 14. ,Notice. If the personal input information of the viewing user is not re-inputted, or if the input of the personal input information of the viewing user that does not match the personal information of the viewing user is repeated a predetermined number of times or more, the evaluation receiving means 12 is improper in the evaluation information. It may be configured that the evaluation information is discarded.

In step S104, the conversion unit 13 calculates a gift amount from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving unit 12, determines whether the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession, and the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession. If it is determined that there is not, the digital gift equivalent to the gift amount is converted from the electronic money possession, and the process proceeds to step S105. Here, the digital gift may be electronic money that can be used only in restaurants where store information is registered in advance, a coupon that can receive a certain discount or service, and the like. A series of processing performed by the conversion means 13 is referred to as conversion processing. Since the conversion process is performed within the electronic money possession purchased by the viewing user in advance, the credit settlement is not performed every time the conversion process is performed, and there is no fee generated during the credit settlement. Further, the processing time for the credit settlement process can be shortened. Further, the conversion process may be performed every time the evaluation information is received, or may be configured to be performed every predetermined time or every predetermined period.

In this embodiment, the conversion means 13 calculates the gift amount by multiplying a preset gift amount per click for the evaluation button by the number of times the evaluation button is clicked. The gift amount per click may be appropriately changed in increments of 1 yen within a range of 1 to 100 yen.

Also, the conversion means 13 determines whether or not the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession purchased by the viewing user in advance. When it is determined that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession amount, the conversion means 13 converts the digital gift corresponding to the gift amount from the electronic money possession amount and converts the gift amount from the viewing user's electronic money possession amount. Subtract electronic money for minutes. Then, the conversion means 13 outputs the converted digital gift to the transmission means 14, and proceeds to step S105. Note that when the digital gift is sent to the transmission means 14, the conversion means 13 writes a message stating that the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount has been subtracted from the viewing user's electronic money possession (hereinafter referred to as balance notification). Is transmitted to the viewing user via the transmission means 14.

On the other hand, when the conversion means 13 determines that the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession, for example, when the electronic money possession is insufficient or there is no balance of the electronic money possession, the conversion means 13 determines from the electronic money possession. The processing ends without subtracting the electronic money for the gift amount. The conversion means 13 then sends a message (hereinafter referred to as error notification) stating that the viewing user's electronic money possession is insufficient or that there is no balance and that purchase of new electronic money is required. ) Is transmitted to the viewing user via the transmission means 14.

In step S105, the transmission unit 14 transmits the digital gift converted by the conversion unit 13 to the other user information communication terminal 20 used by another user, and the process proceeds to step S106. Further, when transmitting the digital gift to the posting user, the transmission means 14 accepts the personal input information of the posting user to the posting user who transmits the digital gift, and posts stored in the database 11 and the personal input information of the posting user. It is more preferable to determine whether or not the personal information of the user matches, and to execute a process of transmitting a digital gift when the personal input information of the posting user and the personal information of the posting user match.

In the present embodiment, the transmission unit 14 performs a process of transmitting a receipt confirmation notification to the posting user before transmitting the digital gift. Here, the receipt confirmation notification refers to a message in which a digital gift is given from the viewing user. In addition, the receipt confirmation notification includes a message that a predetermined amount of electronic money or the like is given as a digital gift from the viewing user, and a URL for accessing when the posting user accepts the receipt of the digital gift The address or e-mail address for reply is described.

When transmitting the receipt confirmation notification, the transmission means 14 identifies the posting user based on the evaluation button number set for each evaluation button. When the personal information of the specified posting user is already stored in the database 11, the transmission unit 14 transmits a receipt confirmation notification to the other user information communication terminal 20 of the posting user. On the other hand, when the personal information of the specified posting user is not stored in the database 11, the transmission unit 14 performs a process of transmitting a receipt confirmation notification to the other user information communication terminal 20 of the posting user via the content server 50. carry out.

After the posting user receives the receipt confirmation notification, the posting user operates the other user information communication terminal 20 and clicks the URL address described in the receipt confirmation notification, and then the personal input information of the posting user such as the posting user ID and password is displayed. An input screen (not shown) for input is displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20. When the posting user inputs the personal input information of the posting user using the input unit of the other user information communication terminal 20 on the input screen, the input personal input information of the posting user is transmitted to the transmission unit 14.

The transmission unit 14 performs a process of determining whether or not the personal input information of the posting user transmitted from the other user information communication terminal 20 matches the personal information of the posting user stored in the database 11 in advance. If the two match, the transmission means 14 determines that the receipt of the digital gift has been accepted. Then, the transmission unit 14 transmits the digital gift to the other user information communication terminal 20. Further, the digital gift can be stored in the database 11 as the electronic money possession of the posting user. The digital gift transmitted to the posting user can be used for purchasing various products and providing services. For example, it can be used only for payment at a restaurant, and this increases the number of times the posting user uses the restaurant and the opportunity to use a new restaurant. In addition, the restaurant side can realize the development of new customers.

On the other hand, if the personal input information of the posting user and the personal information of the posting user do not match, the transmission unit 14 performs a process of transmitting a message prompting the other user information communication terminal 20 to re-enter the personal input information. . Further, when the personal input information of the posting user is not re-inputted, or the input of the personal input information of the posting user that does not match the personal information of the posting user is repeated a predetermined number of times or more, the transmission means 14 is illegal such as mischief. The digital user is not sent to the posting user. Further, the transmission unit 14 outputs a signal for causing the conversion unit 13 to perform a refund process described later, and ends the process.

Furthermore, when the posting user's personal information is not stored in the database 11, the posting user inputs personal information such as the posting user's name, telephone number, and mail address on the personal information input screen (not shown). The personal information of the posting user is stored in the database 11. At that time, a posting user ID, which is a unique identification number, and a password are assigned to each posting user, and are associated with the personal information of the posting user and stored in the database 11. Each item of the record of the posting user's personal information includes the posting user's name, telephone number, mail address, and the like shown in FIG. 4, and can be added, deleted, and changed as appropriate.

In addition, the transmission unit 14 transmits a message indicating that the digital gift is sent to the other user information communication terminal 20 used by the posting user, instead of the digital gift converted by the conversion unit 13. May be. At that time, the transmission means 14 stores the digital gift in the database 11 in association with the posting user ID as the electronic money possession of the posting user.

In step S106, the store side information communication terminal 40 reads the payment information (for example, a two-dimensional code) including the payment amount displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20, and transmits it to the payment processing means 15. Further, the store side information communication terminal 40 may add the store number set for each store to the read payment information, update the payment information, and then transmit it to the payment processing means 15. Note that the payment information is transmitted from the other user information communication terminal 20 to the store side information communication terminal 40 via infrared communication or near field communication such as Wi-Fi.

In the present embodiment, the posting user eats at a restaurant or the like, and the payment information (for example, a two-dimensional code) displayed on the display unit of the other user information communication terminal 20 used by the posting user is used for the payment. The store clerk operates and reads the store side information communication terminal 40. The store side information communication terminal 40 adds the store number set for each store to the read payment information, updates the payment information, and transmits it to the payment processing means 15. Here, for example, in the case of a restaurant, the payment amount refers to a food and beverage price when eating at a restaurant, and may be the full amount of the food or beverage or a part of the amount.

In step S107, the payment processing means 15 receives the payment information from the store-side information communication terminal 40, determines whether the payment information is valid, and if the payment information is valid, the store-side information communication terminal 40 Payment processing is performed for stores with. Specifically, the payment processing means 15 determines whether or not the posting user ID is valid and the payment amount in the payment information exceeds the posting user's electronic money possession, and the payment amount is the posting user's electronic money. If the money money is not exceeded, it is determined that the payment information is valid and the execution process is executed. The payment processing means 15 also determines whether or not the store number is valid when the store number is added to the payment information. Note that the payment amount of the payment information transmitted from the store side information communication terminal 40 is the payment amount after a certain fee is deducted.

When the payment processing is performed, the payment processing means 15 subtracts the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount from the posting user's electronic money possession. Note that the payment processing means 15 may subtract electronic money corresponding to the total amount of payment or electronic money corresponding to a part of the payment amount from the contribution user's electronic money possession.

On the other hand, when the payment information is not valid, the payment processing means 15 does not perform the payment process, and notifies the store side information communication terminal 40 of a message indicating that the digital gift is not valid based on the store number. Specifically, the payment processing means 15 determines that the payment information is not valid if the posting user ID is not valid, or if the payment amount in the payment information exceeds the contribution user's electronic money possession. However, the implementation process is not implemented.

In addition to the processes performed in steps S101 to S106 described above, the conversion means 13 can perform a refund process. Refund processing means that if the posting user refuses to receive the digital gift or if the posting user cannot be confirmed, the electronic money equivalent to the gift amount subtracted from the electronic money possession of the viewing user is electronically stored. This is a process of adding to money money and returning to the state before subtracting the electronic money for the gift amount. When the refund process is performed, the conversion unit 13 transmits a refund notification via the transmission unit 14.

The interpersonal transaction gift system 10 can give a digital gift equivalent to electronic money or the like even if the viewing user does not know the personal information of the posting user who posted the content. In the present embodiment, since a digital gift can be presented in increments of 1 yen within a range of 1 to 100 yen, the viewing user can easily give electronic money.

The interpersonal transaction gift system 10 is configured such that a digital gift is sent to the posting user according to the number of times the viewer clicks the evaluation button, but the settlement process is not performed every time the evaluation button is clicked. That is, there is no fee generated at the time of credit settlement, and electronic money can be gifted in units of 1 yen between users. If the settlement process is performed every time the evaluation reception unit 1 is clicked, a fee is generated each time the settlement process is performed, and an enormous fee is generated by increasing the number of settlement processes. However, such a problem cannot occur in the interpersonal transaction gift system 10 of the present invention.

Since the interpersonal transaction gift system 10 can give a digital gift to a posting user who has posted content, it is possible to increase the number of posting users who intend to post new content. In addition, as the content to be posted increases, viewing users who want to view the content can be attracted.

The interpersonal transaction gift system 10 can increase the value of electronic money by creating a new use value of electronic money called digital gift, and can lead to further spread of electronic money.

Since the gifted electronic money can be used only for the payment of food and drink at a restaurant, the posting user has an opportunity to increase the number of times a restaurant is used or the opportunity to use a new restaurant. become. Furthermore, for restaurants, the donated electronic money will trigger new customers.

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In addition to the configurations of the inventions and embodiments, the invention disclosed in the present specification is specified by changing these partial configurations to other configurations disclosed in the present specification within the applicable range, or these Including those specified by adding other configurations disclosed in the present specification, or by subclassifying these partial configurations to the extent that partial effects can be obtained, These modifications are also included.

In the interpersonal transaction gift system 10 according to the present embodiment, the evaluation receiving unit 12 determines whether or not the viewing user ID and the password match the posting user ID and password of the clicked content. May be configured to end without performing the conversion process. At that time, the transmission means 14 transmits a message indicating that a digital gift cannot be given to the user information communication terminal 30 and the other user information communication terminal 20. Thereby, fraud such as impersonation can be prevented.

The personal transaction gift system 10 of the present embodiment may be configured to end the conversion process when the evaluation information by the same viewing user exceeds a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. At that time, the transmission means 14 transmits a message to the user information communication terminal 30 indicating that the evaluation information exceeds a predetermined number of times and electronic money cannot be given. Thereby, mischief by the viewing user and erroneous input of evaluation information can be prevented.

3 ... Input screen 10 ... Interpersonal transaction gift system 11 ... Database 12 ... Evaluation receiving means 13 ... Conversion means 14 ... Transmission means 15 ... Payment processing means 20 ... User information communication terminal 30 ... Other user information communication terminal 40 ... Store side information Communication terminal 50 ... content server

Claims (2)

An interpersonal gift system for trading digital gifts between individuals,
A database for storing electronic money acquired by the user in advance as electronic money possession;
Evaluation receiving means for receiving evaluation information from the user for each content posted by another user;
A gift amount is calculated from the evaluation information received by the evaluation receiving means, it is determined whether or not the gift amount exceeds the electronic money possession amount, and it is determined that the gift amount does not exceed the electronic money possession amount A conversion means for converting a digital gift corresponding to the gift amount from the electronic money possession,
A transmission means for transmitting the digital gift to another user information communication terminal used by the other user;
A store side information communication terminal capable of reading payment information including a payment amount from the other user information communication terminal,
The digital gift is stored in the database as the electronic money possession of the other user, and when the payment information is received, the electronic money corresponding to the payment amount is subtracted from the electronic money possession of the other user. A personal gift transaction system. Personal information of the other user is stored in the database;
The transmission means receives the personal input information of the other user for the other user who transmits the digital gift, and determines whether the personal input information of the other user matches the personal information of the other user. 2. The personal transaction gift system according to claim 1, wherein when the personal input information of the other user matches the personal information of the other user, the digital gift is transmitted.

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