System for distributing reward during activity

Abstract

In the present invention, when a questionnaire answer is accepted by a questionnaire answer accepting unit, a second number of remaining points recording unit records a new number of remaining points obtained by adding a number of points associated with the questionnaire answer to a current number of remaining points associated with a candidate participant who accepts the questionnaire answer. And a reward distribution unit that converts the reward of the number of reward received from the candidate participant and recorded in the range of the number of reward remaining in the second remaining reward number recording unit into a reward according to a second conversion rate, and distributes the reward corresponding to the received number of reward to the candidate participant.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an event period reward distribution system for distributing rewards to candidate participants according to the number of points obtained by the candidate participants in one or more events. Background Art

[0002] (Prior Art)

[0003] Patent document 1 (Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-189836) records the following invention: It relates to a questionnaire survey system for providing questionnaire respondents with compensation for answering questionnaires, in which a questionnaire form is sent from a server to a member's terminal device via the Internet, and the answers to the questionnaire are obtained. As compensation for answering the questionnaire, points that can be converted into electronic currency are accumulated, and points are awarded to members who answer the questionnaire.

[0004] Patent document 2 (Patent Gazette No. 2002-24590) records the following invention: It relates to an online market system that utilizes a communication network, in which the products and advertisements of electronic exhibitors are displayed in an online market established by an operator, and product conversion points are given to electronic customers through purchasing exhibited products, obtaining advertising information, participating in various activities, etc.; the operator returns the conversion price corresponding to the product conversion points used by the electronic customers to the electronic exhibitor, and analyzes the evaluation of the exhibited products and the preferences of the electronic customers based on various information and product conversion information obtained from the electronic customers. Prior art literature Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-189836 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-24590 Summary of the Invention Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] The present invention aims to reduce the workload associated with preparing and distributing rewards such as prepaid cards and gifts to participants who answer questionnaires.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to encourage a large number of participants to participate in an event and to increase participation fee revenue.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to reduce the cost burden on participants of an event. Means of solving problems

[0009] The first embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to candidate participants according to the number of points they have obtained in one or more events, wherein the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: a point issuing unit, which converts currency received from one or more candidate participants of an event into points according to a first conversion rate, and issues points corresponding to the received currency to the candidate participants; a questionnaire answer accepting unit, which accepts answers to questionnaires respectively associated with each candidate participant; and a first remaining point number recording unit, which, if points are issued by the point issuing unit, records the number of points issued added to the current remaining point number associated with the candidate participant whose points issuance is accepted. The new remaining points obtained are recorded if the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit, and if the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit, the new remaining points obtained by subtracting the points associated with the questionnaire answer from the current remaining points associated with the candidate participant who provided the questionnaire and accepted the questionnaire answer are recorded; a second remaining points recording unit, which, if the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit, records the new remaining points obtained by adding the points associated with the questionnaire answer to the current remaining points associated with the candidate participant who received the questionnaire and accepted the questionnaire answer; and a reward distribution unit, which converts the points within the remaining points range recorded in the second remaining points recording unit accepted from the candidate participant into rewards according to the second conversion rate, and distributes the rewards corresponding to the accepted points to the candidate participant.

[0010] The second embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the system is provided with a refund unit, which converts the points within the range of the remaining points accepted from the candidate participant into currency according to a third conversion rate, and returns to the candidate participant the currency corresponding to the accepted points or any one or a combination of two or more of digital points, prepaid cards, and items having a value equivalent to the currency.

[0011] Third Embodiment In the first embodiment, a reward distribution system during an event is provided, wherein the first conversion rate is R1 = currency / points, the second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points, and the second conversion rate R2 is lower than the first conversion rate R1.

[0012] The fourth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the reward distribution unit distributes rewards in the form of any one of tangible currency, prepaid cards, digital points, digital currency, virtual currency, and gifts, or a combination of two or more thereof.

[0013] The fifth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the reward distributed by the reward distribution part is any one of tangible currency, prepaid card, virtual currency, or a combination of two or more thereof; the reward distribution part distributes the reward in the amount after deducting the remittance fee and / or delivery fee and / or remittance / delivery handling fee from the number of points accepted.

[0014] The sixth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the rewards distributed by the reward distribution unit are digital points and / or digital currency and / or virtual currency; the reward distribution unit displays the right to receive the reward on the screen of the terminal on the candidate participant side.

[0015] The seventh embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the second embodiment, wherein the first conversion rate is R1 = currency / points, the third conversion rate is R3 = currency / points, and the first conversion rate R1 is higher than the third conversion rate R3; the points issuing unit issues points that pre-include an issuance fee calculated based on the difference between the third conversion rate R3 and the first conversion rate R1.

[0016] The eighth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the second embodiment, wherein the refund unit returns the currency after deducting the refund fee from the number of points received, or any one or a combination of two or more of digital points, prepaid cards, and items with a value equivalent to the currency.

[0017] The ninth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: a behavior acceptance unit, which is associated with each candidate participant for receiving the reward, and accepts behaviors for the activity content associated with each candidate participant for providing the reward; and a third remaining points recording unit, which is associated with each candidate participant for receiving the reward, and adds the points associated with the behaviors accepted by the behavior acceptance unit to the current remaining points.

[0018] The tenth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: a point type conversion acceptance unit for accepting a point type conversion performed by a candidate participant, wherein the point type conversion converts the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit into the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit; and a point type conversion processing unit for converting the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit into the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit according to a fourth conversion rate when the point type conversion acceptance unit accepts the point type conversion, and adding the converted converted points to the current remaining points in the second remaining point number recording unit.

[0019] Eleventh Embodiment In the tenth embodiment, a reward distribution system during an event is provided, wherein the second conversion rate R2 = currency / points, the fourth conversion rate R4 = currency / points, and the fourth conversion rate R4 is lower than the second conversion rate R2.

[0020] The twelfth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the second remaining points recording unit records the added points in association with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer whenever the points associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit are added to the current remaining points.

[0021] The thirteenth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the first remaining points recording unit records the subtracted points in association with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer whenever the points associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit are subtracted from the current remaining points.

[0022] The fourteenth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the tenth embodiment, wherein the second remaining points recording unit records the addition time of the conversion points in association with the conversion points each time the conversion points are added to the current remaining points of the second remaining points recording unit.

[0023] The fifteenth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the tenth embodiment, wherein the point type conversion accepting unit refuses to accept a point type conversion for a point number exceeding an upper limit and / or a point type conversion exceeding a conversion deadline.

[0024] The sixteenth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the fifteenth embodiment, wherein the point type conversion acceptance unit displays a warning of the content on the screen of the terminal on the candidate participant side when refusing to accept the point type conversion of the point number exceeding the upper limit value and / or the point type conversion of the time exceeding the conversion period.

[0025] The seventeenth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: a judgment unit, which compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answer when the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit, and determines whether the points associated with the questionnaire answer can be given to the candidate participant; a points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, which performs addition and subtraction calculation processing when the judgment unit determines that the points associated with the questionnaire answer can be given to the candidate participant, in which the points associated with the questionnaire answer are subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the points are added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit; and performs a suspension processing of suspending the addition and subtraction calculation processing when the judgment unit determines that the points associated with the questionnaire answer cannot be given to the candidate participant.

[0026] The eighteenth embodiment is a system for distributing remuneration during an event in the seventeenth embodiment, wherein the system for distributing remuneration during an event comprises an advance payment account registration unit, wherein the advance payment account registration unit registers an advance payment account in association with a candidate participant; and the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, when the suspension processing is executed, executes an advance payment request processing and simultaneously executes the addition and subtraction calculation processing, wherein the advance payment request processing is a processing for transferring currency equivalent to the number of points associated with the questionnaire answers from the advance payment account associated with the candidate participant who has performed the suspension processing.

[0027] The nineteenth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event. The system for distributing rewards during an event includes a questionnaire provision count calculation unit, which compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers to calculate the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided; and displays the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided on a screen of a terminal on the side of the candidate participant.

[0028] The twentieth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, the system comprising a questionnaire provision count calculation unit, the questionnaire provision count calculation unit comparing the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers, and calculating the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided; if the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided is below a prescribed number, a warning to that effect is displayed on the screen of the terminal on the side of the candidate participant.

[0029] A twenty-first embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, in accordance with the first embodiment, comprising a questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, the questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit comparing the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers to calculate the number of times the rewarded questionnaire can be provided; If it is determined that the paid questionnaire cannot be provided based on the calculation result of the questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, a warning indicating that the provided questionnaire is not paid is displayed on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

[0030] The twenty-second embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation organization according to the fifth conversion rate; the second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points, the fifth conversion rate is R5 = currency / points, and the fifth conversion rate R5 is set to be higher than the second conversion rate R2.

[0031] The twenty-third embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, wherein each time a number of points is added to the current number of remaining points recorded in the first remaining number of points recording unit, the first remaining number of points recording unit records, in association with the number of points, accompanying information indicating the time when the points are given and / or the reward conversion period, and each time a number of points is subtracted from the current number of remaining points recorded in the first remaining number of points recording unit, the first remaining number of points recording unit records, in association with the number of points, information determining the candidate participant to whom the points are given and the candidate participant who provides the points as the source of the giving and / or accompanying information indicating the time when the points are given and / or the reward conversion period.

[0032] The twenty-fourth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event, wherein the reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit that determines whether the points associated with the incidental information can be converted into rewards based on the incidental information.

[0033] The twenty-fifth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein each time a number of points is added to the current number of remaining points in the second remaining point recording unit, the second remaining point recording unit records, in association with the number of points, information on a candidate participant who is the source of the points and a candidate participant who is the recipient of the points, and / or accompanying information indicating the time of granting and / or the reward conversion period.

[0034] The twenty-sixth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event, wherein the reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit that determines whether the points associated with the incidental information can be converted into rewards based on the incidental information.

[0035] In the first embodiment, the twenty-seventh embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, wherein the system includes a points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit. When a candidate participant answers a questionnaire, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit performs an addition and subtraction calculation processing conditional on the approval of the candidate participant. In the addition and subtraction calculation processing, the points associated with the questionnaire answers are subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the points are added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit.

[0036] The twenty-eighth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the twenty-third or twenty-fifth embodiment, and the system for distributing rewards during an event includes a points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, which determines, based on the accompanying information, whether the number of points associated with the questionnaire answers should be given to the candidate participant when the candidate participant receives the questionnaire answers, and performs addition and subtraction calculation processing on the condition that it is determined that the candidate participant should be given points. In the addition and subtraction calculation processing, the number of points associated with the questionnaire answers is subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the number of points is added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit.

[0037] The twenty-ninth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the reward distribution unit distributes rewards corresponding to the number of points received by the candidate participant, subject to the approval of the candidate participant who provides the points associated with the questionnaire answers.

[0038] The thirtieth embodiment is in the twenty-third or twenty-fifth embodiment, which is a reward distribution system during an event, in which, when a request for conversion of points and rewards is accepted from a candidate participant, it is determined based on the accompanying information whether the reward should be distributed to the candidate participant; the reward distribution unit distributes the reward corresponding to the number of points received by the candidate participant, subject to the determination that the candidate participant should be given the reward.

[0039] The thirty-first embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, which sets an upper limit on the number of answers to a paid questionnaire for each event and / or an upper limit on the number of answers to a questionnaire that can be answered by a candidate participant; the questionnaire answer acceptance unit refuses to accept questionnaire answers that exceed the upper limit.

[0040] The thirty-second embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, which sets an upper limit on the number of answers to a paid questionnaire for each event and / or an upper limit on the number of answers to a questionnaire that can be answered by a candidate participant; the reward distribution unit refuses to distribute rewards corresponding to questionnaire answers that exceed the upper limit.

[0041] The thirty-third embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the first embodiment, wherein the server for managing the questionnaire is provided in an event management system, and the event management system manages the one or more events.

[0042] The thirty-fourth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: an event management system, which is equipped with a server for managing the one or more events; and a questionnaire management system, which is equipped with a server for managing the questionnaires, and is linked with the event management system through the API, i.e., the application program interface, of the questionnaire management system. If a request is made to display the questionnaire at the terminal on the candidate participant side, the API of the questionnaire management system is called to display the questionnaire on the screen of the terminal on the candidate participant side.

[0043] The thirty-fifth embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event in the twenty-second embodiment, wherein the points of the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit are associated with accompanying information that determines the activity for which the points are given, and the points of the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into rewards at a second conversion rate during the period of the activity for which the points are given or within a specified period, and can be converted into goods or services provided by the activity cooperation organization at a fifth conversion rate during the period of the activity for which the points are given or within a specified period.

[0044] The thirty-sixth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an activity, wherein the points of the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit are associated with accompanying information that determines the activity for which the points are given, and the points of the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into rewards at a second conversion rate during the period of the activity for which the points are given or within a specified period, and can be converted into rewards at the sixth conversion rate outside the period of the activity for which the points are given and outside the specified period, the second conversion rate being R2 = currency / points, and the sixth conversion rate being R6 = currency / points, and the sixth conversion rate R6 being set to be lower than the second conversion rate R2.

[0045] The thirty-seventh embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: an event management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more events; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside the one or more events, and the internal points can be converted into the external points.

[0046] The thirty-eighth embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the thirty-seventh embodiment, wherein the conversion rate when converting the internal points into the external points is: R10 = external points / internal points, and the conversion rate R10 is set to a value lower than 1.

[0047] The thirty-ninth embodiment is a first embodiment, which is a system for distributing rewards during an event, and the system for distributing rewards during an event comprises: an event management system, which is equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more events; and an external point management system, which is equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside the one or more events, wherein the external points can be converted into the internal points, and the internal points converted from the external points are associated with accompanying information that determines that the points were issued outside the one or more events.

[0048] The 40th embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event in the 39th embodiment, wherein the conversion rate when converting the external points into the internal points is: R11 = internal points / external points, and the conversion rate R11 is set to a value less than 1.

[0049] A forty-first embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to a candidate participant based on the number of points earned by the candidate participant in one or more events, wherein the system comprises: a behavior recording unit for recording, in association with each candidate participant and each candidate participant, behaviors performed by the candidate participant toward the candidate participant; a first remaining points recording unit for recording, when a behavior for which reward distribution is to be distributed is recorded by the behavior recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the reward from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who performed the behavior, and simultaneously recording, in association with the number of points corresponding to the reward, information identifying the candidate participant to whom the points corresponding to the reward are to be distributed and the candidate participant who is the source of the distribution, and / or accompanying information indicating the time of distribution and / or a reward conversion period; and a second remaining points recording unit for recording, when a behavior for which reward distribution is to be distributed is recorded by the behavior recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the number of points corresponding to the reward to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who performed the behavior.

[0050] The 42nd embodiment in the 41st embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event, wherein the reward distribution system during an event includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit, which determines whether the points of the number of points associated with the incidental information can be converted into rewards based on the incidental information.

[0051] In a forty-third embodiment, a system for distributing rewards during an event is provided, which distributes rewards to candidate recipients based on the number of points earned by the candidate recipients in one or more events, wherein the system comprises: a behavior recording unit for recording, in association with each candidate recipient and each candidate providing participant, behaviors performed by the candidate recipients on the candidate providing participant; a first remaining points recording unit for recording, when a behavior for which reward distribution is to be distributed is recorded by the behavior recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the reward from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate providing participant who performed the behavior; and a second remaining points recording unit for recording, when a behavior for which reward distribution is to be distributed is recorded by the behavior recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the number of points corresponding to the reward to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate recipient who performed the behavior, and simultaneously recording, in association with the number of points corresponding to the reward, information identifying the candidate providing participant as the source of the points corresponding to the reward and the candidate recipient to whom the points are to be distributed, and / or accompanying information indicating the time of distribution and / or the reward conversion period.

[0052] The 44th embodiment in the 43rd embodiment is a reward distribution system during an event, wherein the reward distribution system during an event includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit, which determines whether the points of the number of points associated with the incidental information can be converted into rewards based on the incidental information.

[0053] The forty-fifth embodiment in the forty-first or forty-third embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, wherein the system comprises: an event management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more events; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside the one or more events, wherein the internal points can be converted into external points.

[0054] The forty-sixth embodiment in the forty-first or forty-third embodiment is a system for distributing rewards during an event, wherein the system comprises: an event management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more events; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside the one or more events, wherein the external points can be converted into the internal points, and the internal points converted from the external points are associated with accompanying information that determines that the points were issued outside the one or more events. Effects of the Invention

[0055] According to the first to forty-sixth embodiments, compared to conventional techniques, the workload associated with preparing and distributing rewards such as prepaid cards and virtual currency to participants who answer questionnaires can be reduced. Furthermore, compared to conventional techniques, event participation can be encouraged and participation fee revenue can be increased. Furthermore, compared to conventional techniques, the cost burden of participating in an event can be reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0056] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the event period reward distribution system according to the embodiment. Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the embodiment. Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the event period reward distribution system according to the first embodiment. Figure 4A This figure shows the point purchase screen. Figure 4B This figure shows the point issuance screen. Figure 5A This is a diagram showing first remaining credit number recording data recorded in the first remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 5B This is a diagram showing first remaining credit number recording data recorded in the first remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 6A This figure shows a questionnaire answer acceptance screen. Figure 6B This is a diagram showing a screen showing that responses to the questionnaire have been accepted. Figure 7 This is a diagram showing first remaining credit number recording data recorded in the first remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 8A 2 is a diagram showing the second remaining credit number recording data recorded in the second remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 8B 2 is a diagram showing the second remaining credit number recording data recorded in the second remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 9 2 is a diagram showing the second remaining credit number recording data recorded in the second remaining credit number recording unit. Figure 10A This figure shows a reward distribution screen. Figure 10B This is a diagram showing a screen where rewards have been distributed. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the contents of the second remaining points record data after the reward has been distributed. Figure 12 This figure shows the approval screen. Figure 13 This figure shows the approval screen. Figure 14 This is a network structure diagram of the 8th embodiment. Figure 15 This diagram shows the software linkage relationship between the activity management system and the questionnaire management system. Figure 16 This is a network structure diagram of the 10th embodiment. Figure 17 This diagram shows the software linkage relationship between the event management system and the external point management system. Figure 18A This figure shows the point conversion acceptance screen. Figure 18B This is a diagram showing the screen where points have been converted. Figure 19A This figure shows the point conversion acceptance screen. Figure 19B This is a diagram showing a screen where points have been converted. Figure 20 This is a diagram showing the contents of the recorded data in the incidental information recording unit. Figure 21This is a diagram showing the contents of the recorded data in the incidental information recording unit. Figure 22 This is a diagram showing the contents of the recorded data in the incidental information recording unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0058] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the event period reward distribution system according to the embodiment.

[0059] The activities targeted by the implementation methods include all activities that can generate compensation based on questionnaire responses during the event, such as exhibitions, academic conferences, conferences, information exchange events, lectures, and communication events. Furthermore, the activities to which the implementation methods apply are not limited to online or offline activities. Here, online activities are a concept that includes hybrid activities. It is not necessary for all elements of an event to be conducted online. For example, even activities that combine a physical venue with live broadcasts or virtual rooms conducted online are included in the concept of online activities.

[0060] The following description assumes that the activity system is conducted online.

[0061] The event-period reward distribution system consists of a point-issuing institution-side terminal 100A (event-operating institution-side terminal 100), a reward-distributing institution-side terminal 100B (event-operating institution-side terminal 100), an advance account institution-side terminal 110, a candidate participant-providing terminal 120, a candidate participant-receiving terminal 130, a server 200, and a network 300 connecting these terminals and the server 200 to enable data transmission and reception between these terminals and the server 200. The point-issuing institution-side terminal 100A and the reward-distributing institution-side terminal 100B are collectively referred to as event-operating institution-side terminals 100. The point-issuing institution-side terminal 100A, the reward-distributing institution-side terminal 100B, and the management system including the server 200 constitute an event management system 101. For example, the event-operating institution is equipped with the point-issuing institution-side terminal 100A and the reward-distributing institution-side terminal 100B, and the event-operating institution has access to the database of the server 200. The activity management system 101 manages one activity A1 or multiple activities A1 - A10 .

[0062] Candidate Participant Providers are participants who provide questionnaires to Candidate Participants and may provide compensation for answering the questionnaires, including exhibiting organizations. Exhibiting organizations include businesses such as medical device manufacturers and manufacturing companies, as well as public institutions and universities outside of business. However, in the embodiments, exhibiting organizations are referred to as exhibiting companies. The embodiments envision multiple companies setting up booths as sponsors at exchange events such as academic lectures, conferences, seminars, workshops, study sessions, exchange meetings, training sessions, and exhibitions.

[0063] Candidate participants are participants who answer questionnaires and receive rewards from the candidate providing the participant, including general participants. During the event period, the reward distribution system distributes rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they earn in one or more events.

[0064] The point issuing organization is an organization that distributes points corresponding to the currency received from the candidate participants to the candidate participants, and may also serve as an event operating organization.

[0065] The Reward Distribution Agency distributes rewards to and receives points from participating candidates, and can also serve as the event management agency. The Points Issuing Agency can also serve as both the reward distribution agency and the refund agency.

[0066] When holding an event such as a society's academic lecture, the person who manages the operation of the event is called the manager. Presenters, general attendees, and exhibiting organizations other than the manager are collectively referred to as participants. Participants can be individuals or legal entities. Participants are broadly categorized as those who provide candidate participants and those who receive candidate participants.

[0067] The points issuing organization terminal 100A and reward distribution organization terminal 100B, which are the event operating organization terminal 100, the candidate participant providing terminal 120, and the candidate participant receiving terminal 130 are all information processing devices, such as personal computers and smartphones. The network 300 is composed of the Internet, an intranet, and the like. The server 200 is composed of a server device or a virtual server built on a cloud computing service.

[0068] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the event operating organization terminal 100 including the point issuing organization terminal 100A, the reward distributing organization terminal 100B, the candidate participant providing terminal 120, the candidate participant receiving terminal 130, and the server 200 in the embodiment. Figure 2As shown, the points issuing institution terminal 100A, the reward distribution institution terminal 100B, the candidate providing participant terminal 120, the candidate receiving participant terminal 130, and the server 200 are configured as computers. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a storage device 14, an input device 16, a display device 17, and a communication interface 18 are interconnected via a system bus 15 for communication. The CPU 11 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls the various devices connected to the system bus 15. Specifically, the CPU 11 reads programs from the ROM 12 or the storage device 14 and executes them using the RAM 13 as a work area. Based on the programs stored in the ROM 12 or the storage device 14, the CPU 11 controls the various devices connected to the system bus 15 and performs various calculations. The ROM 12 or the storage device 14 stores a BIOS (Basic Input / Output System) and an OS (Operating System) as control programs executed by the CPU 11 , as well as programs that can be read and executed by the computer and various types of data required to implement the present embodiment.

[0069] ROM 12 stores various control programs and data. RAM 13 functions as the CPU 11's main memory and work area, temporarily storing programs and data as a work area. Storage device 14, comprised of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive), stores the BIOS, OS, and various programs and data.

[0070] The input device 16 includes a pointing device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and is used for performing various inputs.

[0071] The display device 17 is, for example, a liquid crystal display for displaying various types of information. The display device 17 can be a touch screen or can also serve as the input device 16.

[0072] On the display screen of the display device 17 , various display screens 500 to 590 described later are displayed.

[0073] The communication interface 18 is an interface for communicating with other devices, and may use standards such as Ethernet (registered trademark), FDDI, or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The communication interface 18 connects to the network 300 and controls data transmission and reception.

[0074] (First embodiment)

[0075] Figure 3This is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the event period reward distribution system according to the first embodiment. Figure 3 The functional configuration described in this example includes a server 200, a point issuing organization terminal 100A, a reward distributing organization terminal 100B, a candidate participant providing terminal 120, and a candidate participant receiving terminal 130. The server 200 is managed by the event operating organization.

[0076] The reward distribution system during the event period is composed of: a points issuance unit 1001, a questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002, a first remaining points recording unit 1003, a second remaining points recording unit 1004, a reward distribution unit 1005, a refund unit 1006, a behavior recording unit 1007, a third remaining points recording unit 1008, a points type conversion acceptance unit 1009, a points type conversion processing unit 1010, a determination unit 1011, a points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012, an advance payment account registration unit 1013, a questionnaire provision times calculation unit 1014 and a warning display unit 1015.

[0077] The point issuing unit 1001 converts the currency received from one or more event provision candidate participants into points according to a first conversion rate, and distributes a number of points corresponding to the received currency to the provision candidate participants.

[0078] In addition, the distribution of points conditional on the conversion into currency is an example, and the point issuing unit 1001 may distribute a predetermined number of points to the provision candidate participant without converting the points into currency.

[0079] The questionnaire answer reception unit 1002 receives, in association with each of the receipt candidate participants, answers to the questionnaires associated with the respective provision candidate participants.

[0080] The first remaining points recording unit 1003, when the points issuing unit 1001 distributes points,

[0081] The record is made by adding the number of issued points to the current number of remaining points associated with the candidate participant whose points issuance is accepted, and when the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002, the record is made by subtracting the number of points associated with the questionnaire answer from the current number of remaining points associated with the candidate participant whose points issuance is accepted.

[0082] When a questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit 1002, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the new remaining points obtained by adding the points associated with the questionnaire answer to the current remaining points associated with the candidate participant whose questionnaire answer was accepted.

[0083] The reward distributing unit 1005 converts the points received from the candidate participant within the remaining points range recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 into rewards according to the second conversion rate, and distributes rewards corresponding to the received points to the candidate participant.

[0084] The refund unit 1006 converts the points within the remaining points range accepted from the candidate participant into currency according to the third conversion rate, and returns to the candidate participant the currency corresponding to the accepted points or any one or a combination of two or more of digital points, prepaid cards, and items with a value equivalent to the currency.

[0085] The behavior recording unit 1007 records the behavior performed on the event content associated with each provision candidate participant in association with each provision candidate participant.

[0086] The third remaining points recording unit 1008 records the remaining points in association with each candidate participant. In the third remaining points recording unit 1008, the points corresponding to the actions accepted by the action acceptance unit 1007 are added to the current remaining points.

[0087] The point type conversion accepting unit 1009 accepts a point type conversion request from the pick-up candidate participant from the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit 1008 to the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004 .

[0088] The point type conversion processing unit 1010, when the point type conversion accepting unit 1009 accepts the point type conversion, converts the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit 1008 into the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004 according to the fourth conversion rate, and adds the converted conversion points to the current remaining points in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004.

[0089] When the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002, the determination unit 1011 compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 with the points associated with the questionnaire answer to determine whether the points associated with the questionnaire answer can be given to the candidate participant.

[0090] The points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012, when the determination unit 1011 determines that the points associated with the questionnaire answers can be awarded to the candidate participant, performs addition and subtraction calculation processing, subtracting the points associated with the questionnaire answers from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003, and adding the points associated with the questionnaire answers to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004. If the determination unit 1011 determines that the points corresponding to the questionnaire answers cannot be awarded to the candidate participant, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012 performs addition and subtraction calculation processing. If other specified conditions are met, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012 performs addition and subtraction calculation processing; if other specified conditions are not met, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012 performs suspension processing.

[0091] The advance payment account registration unit 1013 registers the advance payment account in association with the candidate providing participant.

[0092] The questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit 1014 compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 with the points associated with the questionnaire answers, and calculates the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided.

[0093] The warning display unit 1015 displays a warning to that effect on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant when the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided is less than a predetermined number.

[0094] The reward conversion possibility determination unit 1016 determines, based on the incidental information, whether the points corresponding to the incidental information are convertible into rewards.

[0095] (First embodiment)

[0096] (Points issuance)

[0097] Figure 4A The point purchase screen 501 is shown. The point purchase screen 501 is a display screen to which participants who provide candidates for activity A1 have access rights.

[0098] When event A1 is held, a candidate participant U21 who intends to provide questionnaires to candidate participants at a booth of event A1 can purchase points corresponding to the number of questionnaires provided from the point issuing agency PB on the point purchase screen 501.

[0099] By accessing the server 200 from the provision candidate participant-side terminal 120 , the point purchase screen 501 is displayed on the display screen of the display device 17 of the provision candidate participant-side terminal 120 .

[0100] A point purchase amount input unit 501A and a point confirmation conversion button 501B are displayed on the point purchase screen 501. When the candidate participant U21 inputs currency C (e.g., 1.5 million yen) in the point purchase amount input unit 501A and then presses the point confirmation conversion button 501B, point issuance is accepted.

[0101] When the point issuance is accepted, the point issuance unit 1001 converts the currency C received from the candidate participant U21 into points P according to the first conversion rate R1, and distributes the points P corresponding to the accepted currency C to the candidate participant U21. That is, the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant side terminal 120 jumps to Figure 4B Points issuance screen 502 is shown. Points issuance screen 502 displays the number of points P (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) distributed to candidate participant U21, as well as the current remaining number of points N1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P). The first conversion rate R1 is, for example, 1.5 yen per point. Points issuance screen 502 allows candidate participant U21 to confirm the number of points P (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) they hold.

[0102] (Record of the first remaining points corresponding to the points issuance)

[0103] Figure 5A The first remaining credits record data D1 recorded in the first remaining credits record unit 1003 is shown. The first remaining credits record data D1 is stored in a database of the server 200, for example.

[0104] The first remaining points record data D1 is composed of the current remaining points N1 associated with each provision candidate participant.

[0105] The candidate participant U21 is associated with the current remaining points N1. In the initial state, the current remaining points N1 is 0.

[0106] like Figure 4B As shown, as points P of point number n1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) are distributed, the issued points n1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) are added to the current remaining points N1 (=0) associated with the candidate participant U21. As a result, the current remaining points N1 (=0) associated with the candidate participant U21 is updated to the current remaining points N1 (=1,000,000 points P) after n1 (=1,000,000 points P) is added.

[0107] like Figure 5BAs shown, the first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the accompanying information CI in association with the points n1 added this time (=1 million points P), namely, information determining the source of the grant, such as the ID of the points issuing agency PB ("PB"); and information determining the grantee, such as the user ID ("U21") of the candidate participant; and the added and subtracted points (issued points, given points) n1; and the points addition and subtraction date "X0 year Y0 month Z0 day".

[0108] (Questionnaire answer acceptance)

[0109] Figure 6A The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 is displayed. The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 is a display screen to which the candidate participants of the activity A1 have access rights.

[0110] The receiving candidate participant U11 who participated in the activity A1 can answer the questionnaire QA21 provided by the providing candidate participant U21 on the questionnaire answer reception screen 503 .

[0111] By accessing the server 200 from the candidate participant receiving terminal 130, the questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 is displayed on the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant receiving terminal 130. For example, by clicking on the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant receiving terminal 130, a specific candidate participant U21 (e.g., the display position of "Exhibitor Booth U21") is designated, and the questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 associated with the candidate participant U21 can be displayed.

[0112] The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 displays a questionnaire answer acceptance section 503A and a confirm answer button 503B. Questionnaire answer acceptance section 503A displays, for example, question Q1 regarding the purpose of participating in the exchange event and answer options A11 ("Information Collection") and A12 ("I would like to contact a medical device manufacturer or distributor"), as well as question Q2 regarding product categories of interest and answer option A21 (select any of the following product categories: X "Ultrasound Diagnostic Equipment," Y "X-ray Diagnostic Equipment," Z "MRI Equipment," W "X-ray CT Equipment," or S "Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Equipment"). Candidate participant U11 answers questionnaire QA21 by, for example, checking the checkboxes 503A1 and 503A2 associated with the answer options for questions Q1 and Q2. The format of the questions and answers can be arbitrarily set, and can also be fill-in-the-blank questions, where answers are entered in text boxes.

[0113] (Storage of questionnaire answers)

[0114] After pressing the Confirm Answer button 503B, the questionnaire answer data D3 is stored in the database of server 200, associated with the candidate participant U11 whose answers were accepted and the candidate participant U21 who provided the questionnaire. The candidate participant U21 who provided the questionnaire has access rights to the questionnaire answer data D3. For example, by clicking on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant's terminal 120 to view the questionnaire answer results, the questionnaire answer data D3 is displayed in a viewable state.

[0115] (The first remaining points record corresponding to the questionnaire answer)

[0116] Figure 7 Indicates the first remaining credit number recording data D1 recorded in the first remaining credit number recording unit 1003.

[0117] The candidate participant U21 is associated with the current remaining points N1. Figure 5B The current remaining points N1 shown is, for example, 1 million points P.

[0118] Here, the number of points n2 corresponding to the reward for answering questionnaire QA21 is, for example, 1000 points P.

[0119] like Figure 7 As shown, as the questionnaire answers are accepted, the number of points n2 (e.g., 1,000 points P) corresponding to the questionnaire answering reward is subtracted from the current remaining points N1 (=1,000,000 points P) associated with the candidate participant U21. As a result, the current remaining points N1 (=1,000,000 points P) associated with the candidate participant U21 is updated to the current remaining points N1 (=999,000 points P) after n2 (=1,000 points P) has been subtracted.

[0120] The first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the subtracted points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) in association with the candidate participant whose questionnaire answer is accepted (e.g., the user ID "U11" of the candidate participant) each time the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002 is subtracted from the current remaining points.

[0121] That is, the first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the accompanying information CI in association with the points n2 that are deducted this time (=1000 points P), namely, information that determines the source of the grant, such as the user ID of the candidate participant ("U21"); and information that determines the recipient, such as the user ID of the candidate participant ("U11"); and the added or subtracted points n2 (for example, 1000 points P); and the date of point addition or subtraction "X0 year Y0 month Z0 day".

[0122] (Second remaining points record corresponding to the questionnaire answer)

[0123] Figure 8A The second remaining credits record data D2 recorded in the second remaining credits record unit 1004 is shown. The second remaining credits record data D2 is stored in a database of the server 200, for example.

[0124] The second remaining points record data D2 is composed of the current remaining points N2 and the accompanying information CI associated with each of the collection candidate participants.

[0125] The current remaining points N2 are associated with the candidate participant U11. Before accepting the questionnaire answer, the current remaining points N2 is, for example, 0 points P.

[0126] like Figure 8B As shown, as the questionnaire answers are accepted, the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer reward (e.g., 1000 points P) are added to the current remaining points N2 (=0 points P) associated with the candidate participant U11. As a result, the current remaining points N2 (=0 points P) associated with the candidate participant U11 is updated to the current remaining points N2 (=1000 points P) after n2 (=1000 points P) has been added.

[0127] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the added points in association with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer (for example, the user ID "U21" of the candidate participant) each time the points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002 is added to the current remaining points.

[0128] That is, Figure 8BAs shown, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the additional information CI in association with the points n2 added this time (=1000 points P), namely, information determining the source of the grant, such as the user ID of the candidate participant ("U21"); and information determining the recipient, such as the user ID of the candidate participant ("U11"); and the added or subtracted points n2 (for example, 1000 points P); and the date of point addition or subtraction "X0 year Y0 month Z0 day".

[0129] When the questionnaire answer is accepted, the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130 jumps to Figure 6B The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 is shown. The display units 504A and 504B on the questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 respectively display the points P (for example, 1000 points P) of the number of points n2 received by the candidate participant U11 this time and the current remaining points N2 (for example, 1000 points P). Among them, the current remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 can be converted into rewards according to the second conversion rate R2. The second conversion rate R2 is, for example, 1 yen / 1 point. The second conversion rate R2 (for example, 1 yen / 1 point) can be set to be lower than the first conversion rate R1 (for example, 1.5 yen / 1 point). As a result, the points issuing agency PB, which is the activity operating agency, can recover the operating expenses and reward remittance fees or delivery fees of the activity A1 even if the rewards are paid.

[0130] The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 displays, and the collection candidate participant U11 can confirm the number N2 of points P (for example, 1000 points P) that he / she holds.

[0131] As shown below, if candidate participant U11 answers questionnaires QA22 and QA23 that offer the same reward of 1000 points P as offered by other candidate participants U22 and U23, then Figure 9 As shown, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records, in association with the candidate participant U11, the second remaining points record data D2 consisting of the current remaining points N2 (3000 points P) and the accompanying information CI indicating that the candidate participant U11 received points n2 (1000 points P) from the providing candidate participant U21 on X0 year Y0 month Z1, received points n2 (1000 points P) from the providing candidate participant U22 on X0 year Y0 month Z2, and received points n2 (1000 points P) from the providing candidate participant U23 on X0 year Y0 month Z3.

[0132] (Reward Distribution)

[0133] Figure 10AThe reward distribution screen 505 is displayed. The reward distribution screen 505 is a display screen to which the participant who is a candidate for receiving the activity A1 has access rights.

[0134] The reward candidate participant U11 who participated in the event A1 can receive the reward on the reward distribution screen 505 .

[0135] By accessing the server 200 from the receipt candidate participant-side terminal 130 , the reward distribution screen 505 is displayed on the display screen of the display device 17 of the receipt candidate participant-side terminal 130 .

[0136] A conversion point input unit 505A and a confirm reward conversion button 505B are displayed on the reward distribution screen 505. When the candidate participant U11 inputs the conversion point number N3 (e.g., 3000 points P) into the conversion point input unit 505A and then presses the confirm reward conversion button 505B, the reward distribution is accepted.

[0137] When the reward distribution is accepted, the reward distribution unit 1005 converts the points P (for example, 3000 points P) of the number of points N3 within the remaining points range recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 accepted from the candidate participant U11 into rewards according to the second conversion rate R2, and distributes the reward corresponding to the accepted number of points N3 to the candidate participant U11.

[0138] That is, when the reward distribution is accepted, the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant side terminal 130 jumps to Figure 10B The reward distribution screen 506 is shown. Display units 506A and 506B on the reward distribution screen 506 respectively display the reward amount C (e.g., 3,000 yen) distributed to the candidate participant U11 and the current remaining number of points N2 (e.g., 0 points P). The reward distribution screen 506 allows the candidate participant U11 to confirm the number of points N2 (e.g., 0 points P) they hold.

[0139] Figure 11 Indicates the contents of the second remaining points record data D2 after the reward has been distributed.

[0140] When the reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen) is distributed to the receiving candidate participant U11, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 adds the supplementary information CI indicating that the receiving candidate participant U11 gave points n3 (3,000 points P) to the reward distribution organization FB on X0 year Y0 month Z4.

[0141] The type of reward distributed by the reward distribution unit 1005 can be arbitrarily set. As long as it has a value equivalent to the reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen), it can be any one of tangible currency, prepaid cards, digital points, digital currency, virtual currency, and gifts, or a combination of two or more.

[0142] The method of distributing the remuneration by the remuneration distribution unit 1005 can be set arbitrarily. If the remuneration is tangible currency, it can be remitted to the account designated by the candidate participant (e.g., U11) or delivered to the location designated by the candidate participant (e.g., U11) by a courier.

[0143] If the reward is a prepaid card or gift, it can be delivered by courier to the location designated by the candidate participant (e.g. U11).

[0144] If the reward is digital points, digital currency, or virtual currency, the right to receive the digital points, digital currency, or virtual currency can be granted to the candidate participant (e.g., U11) on the reward distribution screen 506. For example, a serial code or URL for confirming the right to receive the digital points, digital currency, or virtual currency can be displayed on the reward distribution screen 506.

[0145] If the reward is any one of tangible currency, prepaid cards, gifts, or a combination of two or more, the reward distribution unit 1005 can distribute the reward after deducting the remittance fee and / or shipping fee and / or remittance / delivery fee (for example, 500 yen) from the points P of the accepted points number N3 (for example, 3000 points P).

[0146] In the first embodiment, as Figure 11 As shown, in the second remaining credit number recording unit 1004, the additional information CI is recorded in association with the credit number added or subtracted this time.

[0147] However, this is merely an example, and the incidental information CI may be recorded in association with the behavior performed by the event-related persons.

[0148] Personnel involved in the event include the points issuing agency (PB), the reward distribution agency (FB), the provider of candidate participants, the recipient of candidate participants, the event partner agency, the event operating agency, the external points management agency, etc.

[0149] For example, the incidental information CI may be recorded in association with the behavior of the receiving candidate participant towards the providing candidate participant.

[0150] In this embodiment, Figure 3 In the block diagram shown, an additional information recording unit 1014 , a reward conversion feasibility determination unit 1015 , and an expired points determination unit 1016 are added.

[0151] The supplementary information recording unit 1014 is provided independently of the first remaining credit recording unit 1003 and the second remaining credit recording unit 1004 .

[0152] Figure 20 To correspond to Figure 11 The figure shows the content of the recorded data D14 of the supplementary information recording unit 1014.

[0153] The additional information recording unit 1014 is used to record additional information CI associated with the behavior. The additional information CI indicates the number of points corresponding to the behavior each time the activity-related person takes an action, the information used to determine the recipient 1 and source of the points, the time of giving, and the conversion period with the reward.

[0154] For example, according to Figure 7 In the same way, each time the candidate participant U21 takes an action (accepts points issuance) towards the points issuing agency PB, accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the action, and the accompanying information CI represents the number of points corresponding to the action (1,000,000 points P), information used to determine the recipient of the points and the points issuing agency PB, the time of granting (X0 year Y0 month Z0 day), and the conversion period of the reward (unlimited).

[0155] In addition, according to Figure 9 In the same way, each time the receiving candidate participant U11 takes an action (answers questionnaires QA21, QA22, QA23) towards the providing candidate participants U21, U22, U23, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the action, and the accompanying information CI represents the number of points corresponding to the action (1000 points P), information used to determine the recipient of the points, the receiving candidate participant U11, and the providing candidate participants U21, U22, U23, who are the source of the points, the time of giving (X0 year Y0 month Z1 day, X0 year Y0 month Z2 day, X0 year Y0 month Z3 day), and the conversion period with the remuneration (within 1 month after the end of activity A1, within 2 months after the end of activity A1, within 3 months after the end of activity A1).

[0156] In addition, according to Figure 11 In the same way, each time the candidate participant U11 takes an action (accepts points conversion) towards the remuneration distribution agency FB, accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the action. The accompanying information CI represents the number of points corresponding to the action (3000 points P), information used to determine the recipient of the points, the candidate participant U11, and the remuneration distribution agency FB that is the source of the points, the time of granting (X0 year Y0 month Z4 day), and the conversion period with the remuneration (end of the conversion period).

[0157] The reward conversion possibility determination unit 1015 determines whether the remaining points (3000 points P) recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 can be converted into rewards based on the additional information CI.

[0158] The reward distribution unit 1005 converts the remaining points received from the candidate recipient and recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 into rewards according to a predetermined conversion rate, based on the number of points determined by the reward conversion feasibility determination unit 1015 to be convertible into rewards, and distributes the rewards corresponding to the received number of points to the candidate recipient.

[0159] Although the conversion period for points to rewards set in the accompanying information CI when points were issued was "unlimited," the responses to questionnaires QA21, QA22, and QA23 were associated with the accompanying information CI stating that the conversion period for rewards was "within 1 month after the end of campaign A1," "within 2 months after the end of campaign A1," and "within 3 months after the end of campaign A1," respectively.

[0160] If the reward conversion is accepted within one month after the end of Campaign A1, then the points associated with answering Questions QA21, QA22, and QA23, each worth 1,000 points, are considered eligible for conversion. Therefore, if the conversion of 3,000 points is accepted, the 3,000 points will be converted into reward.

[0161] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the points 3000P converted into rewards from the current remaining points 3000P associated with the candidate participant U11 whose points have been converted into rewards, that is, 0 points.

[0162] However, if the reward conversion is accepted within one month and two months after the end of Campaign A1, the 1000P points associated with answering Questionnaire QA21 are deemed ineligible for reward conversion. Therefore, the conversion of 1000P points out of the 3000P is rejected.

[0163] In addition, the expired points determination unit 1016 determines the number of expired points in the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 based on the accompanying information CI whose conversion period is "1 month after the end of activity A1", "2 months after the end of activity A1", and "3 months after the end of activity A1".

[0164] For example, if reward conversion is not implemented and the time has passed beyond "1 month after the end of Campaign A1", the points of 1000P associated with the action of answering questionnaire QA21 will be judged to be invalid.

[0165] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records a new remaining points number, 2000 points, obtained by subtracting the expired points number 1000P from the current remaining points number 3000P associated with the collection candidate participant U11 determined by the expired points determination unit 1016 to be expired.

[0166] Furthermore, if the timeframe for reward conversion is "two months after the end of Activity A1 but within three months," in addition to the 1000P points associated with answering Questionnaire QA21, the 1000P points associated with answering Questionnaire QA22 are also considered ineligible for reward conversion. Therefore, the conversion of 2000P of the 3000P points is rejected.

[0167] In addition, the expired points determination unit 1016 determines the number of expired points in the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 based on the accompanying information CI whose conversion period is "1 month after the end of activity A1", "2 months after the end of activity A1", and "3 months after the end of activity A1".

[0168] For example, if reward conversion is not implemented and the time period exceeds "2 months after the end of Activity A1", in addition to the 1000P points associated with the action of answering questionnaire QA21, the 1000P points associated with the action of answering questionnaire QA21 will also be judged to be invalid.

[0169] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records a new remaining points number, 1000 points, obtained by subtracting the further expired points 1000P from the current remaining points 2000P associated with the collection candidate participant U11 determined by the expired points determination unit 1016 to have expired points.

[0170] Furthermore, if the timeframe for reward conversion is "3 months after the end of Campaign A1," in addition to the 1000P points associated with answering questionnaire QA21 and the 1000P points associated with answering questionnaire QA22, the 1000P points associated with answering questionnaire QA23 are also determined to be ineligible for reward conversion. Therefore, the conversion of all 3000P points is rejected.

[0171] In addition, the expired points determination unit 1016 determines the number of expired points in the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 based on the accompanying information CI whose conversion period is "1 month after the end of activity A1", "2 months after the end of activity A1", and "3 months after the end of activity A1".

[0172] For example, if reward conversion is not implemented and the time exceeds "3 months after the end of Activity A1", in addition to the 1000P points associated with the behavior of answering questionnaire QA21 and the 1000P points associated with the behavior of answering questionnaire QA22, the 1000P points associated with the behavior of answering questionnaire QA23 will also be judged to be invalid.

[0173] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 stores a new remaining points number, ie, 0 points, obtained by subtracting the further expired points 1000P from the current remaining points 1000P associated with the collection candidate participant U11 determined by the expired points determination unit 1016 to be expired.

[0174] Furthermore, incidental information CI may be recorded in association with a change in the status of points earned by the event-related person.

[0175] The incidental information CI may include usage restriction information of the obtained points.

[0176] In this embodiment, Figure 3 In the block diagram shown, an additional information recording unit 1014 and a point usability determination unit 1017 are added.

[0177] Point status changes include: "points earned", "points used", "points expired", as described later, "earned points Pa different from points P convertible into rewards", and "earned external points Pb different from internal points P" as described later.

[0178] Another type of points, Pa, refers to points awarded for actions related to the event content, in addition to the points P awarded for answering the questionnaire. Examples include exchanging business cards at a booth or attending a meeting.

[0179] External points Pb refer to points managed by an external point management system.

[0180] Points can be earned through purchasing points with currency, earning points based on behavior, etc. Points can be used through conversion to rewards, conversion to other types of points (such as external points Pb), and refunds.

[0181] The incidental information CI includes usage restriction information of the acquired points.

[0182] Usage restriction information, such as the conversion period for points to rewards, the conversion rate to rewards, the conversion period to another type of points Pa, the conversion rate to another type of points Pa, the conversion period to external points Pb, the conversion rate to external points Pb, and restrictions on the use of points (limited to questionnaire provision, etc.).

[0183] The additional information recording unit 1014 records additional information CI including point usage restriction information in association with a point status change.

[0184] The point usability determination unit 1017 determines whether the points can be used based on the incidental information CI.

[0185] Figure 21 The contents of the recorded data D14 in the supplementary information recording unit 1014 are shown.

[0186] The supplementary information recording unit 1014 is used to record supplementary information CI in association with the status changes of points obtained by activity-related persons (such as candidate participant U11), and the supplementary information indicates the actions taken by activity-related persons, usage restriction information, information for determining the recipient and source of the number of points, the number of points added or subtracted, and the date of point addition or subtraction.

[0187] For example, according to Figure 9 In the same manner, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the status change (points obtained) of the points obtained by the candidate participant U11, and the accompanying information CI represents the behavior (answering questionnaires QA21, QA22, and QA23), usage restriction information (the conversion period is within 1 month after the end of activity A1, within 2 months after the end of activity A1, and within 3 months after the end of activity A1, respectively), information for determining the recipient of the points, the candidate participant U11, and the providing candidate participants U21, U22, and U23, the source of the points, the number of points to be added or subtracted (1,000 points P), and the time for adding or subtracting points (X0 year Y0 month Z1 day, X0 year Y0 month Z2 day, X0 year Y0 month Z3 day).

[0188] In addition, according to Figure 11 In the same way, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the status change (points usage) of the points obtained by the candidate participant U11, and the accompanying information CI represents the behavior (acceptance of 1000P points conversion), usage restriction information (conversion of 1000 points P is completed [the 1000 points P that have been used cannot be used again thereafter]), the reward distribution agency FB for determining the recipient of the number of points and the information of the candidate participant U11 who is the source of the points, the number of points added or subtracted (1000 points P) and the time of point addition or subtraction (X0 year Y0 month Z4 day).

[0189] The point usability determination unit 1017 determines whether the points can be used based on the incidental information CI.

[0190] If the time when the points conversion is accepted (X0 year Y0 month Z4 day) is within the conversion period indicated in the usage restriction information of 1000P points (within 1 month after the end of campaign A1, within 2 months after the end of campaign A1, or within 3 months after the end of campaign A1), it will be determined that the points can be used (converted into rewards).

[0191] The reward distribution unit 1005 converts the remaining points (1000P) determined by the points conversion feasibility determination unit 1015 as being acceptable within the range of points conversion from the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 associated with the candidate participant U11 into rewards according to the prescribed conversion rate, and distributes the rewards corresponding to the accepted points (1000P) to the candidate participant U11.

[0192] In addition, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the change in the status of the points obtained by the candidate participant U11 (acquisition of another type of points Pa that can be converted into rewards, which is different from the points P). The accompanying information CI indicates the behavior (business card exchange),

[0193] And usage restriction information (cannot be converted into rewards), information used to determine the recipient of the points, the candidate participant U11, and the source of the points, the number of points to be added or subtracted (1000 points Pa), and the time for adding or subtracting points (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day).

[0194] The point usability determination unit 1017 determines whether the points can be used based on the incidental information CI.

[0195] For example, if reward conversion has not been implemented and the time has passed beyond "3 months after the end of Event A1," the current remaining points associated with candidate participant U11, recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004, i.e., all 2000 points that could have been converted into rewards, will be deemed invalid. Meanwhile, the remaining points recorded in the third remaining points recording unit 1008, i.e., the 1000 points Pa that cannot be converted into rewards, will not be invalidated and remain unchanged.

[0196] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the new remaining points obtained by subtracting the used points 2000P from the current remaining points 2000P associated with the receiving candidate participant U11, that is, 0 points, and records 1000 points Pa for another type of points Pa that cannot be converted into rewards.

[0197] Figure 22 The content of the recorded data D14 in the supplementary information recording unit 1014 is shown.

[0198] The additional information recording unit 1014 is used to record additional information CI in association with the status changes of points obtained by activity-related persons (such as candidate participant U21), which information represents the actions taken by activity-related persons, usage restriction information, information for determining the recipient and source of the number of points, the number of points added or subtracted, and the date of point addition or subtraction.

[0199] For example, according to Figure 7 In the same manner, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the status change (points obtained) of the points obtained by the candidate participant U21, and the accompanying information CI represents the behavior (acceptance of points issuance), usage restriction information (limited to providing questionnaires, unlimited conversion period), information used to determine the recipient of the points and the points issuing agency PB that is the source of the points, the number of points to be added or subtracted (1,000,000 points P), and the time for adding or subtracting points (X0 year Y0 month Z0 day).

[0200] In addition, according to Figure 9 In the same manner, the accompanying information CI is recorded in association with the status change (points usage) of the points obtained by the providing candidate participant U21, and the accompanying information CI represents the behavior (providing questionnaire QA21), usage restriction information (within 1 month after the end of activity A1), information used to determine the recipients of the points and the providing candidate participant U11, U12, and the source of the points, the number of points to be added or subtracted (1000 points P), and the time for adding or subtracting points (X0 year Y0 month Z1 day).

[0201] The point usability determination unit 1017 determines whether the points can be used based on the incidental information CI.

[0202] The candidate participant U21 is able to request a refund from the refund agency.

[0203] The supplementary information CI includes usage restriction information indicating unlimited usage. Therefore, if a refund is accepted on X0 year Y0 month Z7 day, it is determined that the points can be used for a refund.

[0204] The refund unit 1016 converts the points (990,000P) that are determined by the points utilization determination unit 1017 to be within the range of usable points from the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 associated with the candidate participant U21 into a reward according to the prescribed conversion rate, and refunds the currency corresponding to the accepted points (990,000P) to the candidate participant U21.

[0205] In addition, the supplementary information CI is recorded in association with the status change (points usage) of the points obtained by the candidate participant U21, which indicates the behavior (acceptance of refund), usage restriction information (end [used points cannot be used again]), the refund agency for determining the recipient of the points and the information of the candidate participant U21 who provided the points, the number of points added or subtracted (990000P) and the time of point addition or subtraction (X0 year Y0 month Z7 day).

[0206] The first remaining points recording unit 1003 records a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the used points number 990000P from the current remaining points number 990000P associated with the provision candidate participant U21, that is, 0 points.

[0207] (Second embodiment)

[0208] It is also possible to convert the remaining points into currency and refund them to the candidate participants.

[0209] The acceptance and collection of refunds can be in accordance with Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B The same process is performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 120 of the candidate participant U21.

[0210] For example, if the remaining points N1 associated with candidate participant U21 is 500,000 points P, the refund unit 1006 may convert points within the range of the remaining points received from candidate participant U21 (e.g., 500,000 points P) into currency at a third conversion rate R3 and refund the points. The refund mechanism may also serve as a reward distribution mechanism. The refund mechanism terminal may also serve as the reward distribution mechanism terminal 100B.

[0211] Refunds can be made in the form of digital points other than currency, prepaid cards, items, or a combination of two or more, as long as the value is equivalent to the number of points accepted.

[0212] The refund method of the refund unit 1006 can be set arbitrarily. If the refund is in the form of tangible currency, it can be remitted to the account designated by the candidate participant U21, or delivered to the location designated by the candidate participant U21 by a courier.

[0213] If the refund is for a prepaid card or item, it can be delivered by courier to the location specified by the U21 who provided the candidate participant.

[0214] If the refund is for digital credits, you can Figure 10B The same refund completed screen (not shown) as the reward distributed screen 506 displays a serial code or URL that confirms the right to receive digital points.

[0215] It is also possible to distribute points with a distribution fee included in advance.

[0216] In this case, the first conversion rate R1 (e.g., 1.5 yen / point) is set higher than the third conversion rate R3 (e.g., 1 yen / point). The points distributed by the point issuing unit 1001 include a distribution fee calculated based on the difference between the third conversion rate R3 and the first conversion rate R1. This allows the point issuing organization PB and the refund organization RB, as the event operating organizations, to recover the operating costs of the event A1 even if a refund is made.

[0217] In addition, if the refund requires payment of remittance fees and delivery fees, the refund department 1006 can refund the amount (for example, 499,000 yen) after deducting the remittance fee and / or shipping fee and / or remittance and delivery fee (for example, 1,000 yen) from the acceptance points P (for example, 500,000 P).

[0218] (Third embodiment)

[0219] In addition to the points P given for answers to questionnaires, another type of points Pa may be given for actions taken with respect to the campaign content.

[0220] The behavior recording unit 1007 records the behavior performed on the event content associated with each provision candidate participant in association with each provision candidate participant.

[0221] Event content includes, for example, exhibits at the event, meetings and seminars held at the event, etc. Actions related to event content include, for example, placing business cards, exchanging business cards, inquiring about exhibits, attending meetings and seminars, etc.

[0222] For example, when the receiving candidate participant U11 places a business card at the exhibition booth of the providing candidate participant U21, points Pa (1000 points Pa) given from the providing candidate participant U21 to the receiving candidate participant U11 as a reward for placing the business card are recorded.

[0223] The third remaining credit number recording unit 1008 is configured according to Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 9 In the same manner, the current remaining points Pa and the accompanying information CI are recorded in association with each of the collection candidate participants U11.

[0224] For example, when candidate participant U11 places a business card on the exhibition booth provided by candidate participants U21, U22, and U23 on X0 year Y0 month Z1, Figure 9In the same manner, the third remaining points recording unit 1008 records the remaining points record data consisting of the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11, wherein the accompanying information CI indicates the current remaining points of 3000 points Pa, the points of 1000 points Pa received from the candidate participant U21 on X0 year Y0 month Z1 day, the points of 1000 points Pa received from the candidate participant U22, and the points of 1000 points Pa received from the candidate participant U23.

[0225] The points Pa recorded in the third remaining points recording unit 1008 are reputation points and, unlike the points P recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004, cannot be converted into rewards. However, it is possible to convert the points Pa recorded in the third remaining points recording unit 1008 into the points P recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 under additional restrictions.

[0226] The point type conversion accepting unit 1009 accepts a request from the candidate participant U11 to convert the points Pa recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit 1008 to the points P recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004 .

[0227] The point type conversion processing unit 1010, when the point type conversion accepting unit 1009 accepts the point type conversion, converts the points Pa recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit 1008 into the points P recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004 according to the fourth conversion rate R4, and adds the converted points to the current remaining point number N2 in the second remaining point number recording unit 1004.

[0228] The acceptance and confirmation of point type conversion shall be in accordance with Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B The same process is performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant U11.

[0229] The fourth conversion rate R4 can be set lower than the second conversion rate R2. For example, when the second conversion rate R2 is 1 yen / 1 point, the fourth conversion rate R4 can be set to 0.5 yen / 1 point. Therefore, if the points Pa recorded in the third remaining points recording unit 1008 are 3000 points Pa, after the point type conversion, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 will add the converted points of 1500 points P to the current remaining points N2.

[0230] Each time the second remaining points recording unit 1004 adds the conversion points (e.g., 1500 points P) to the current remaining points N2 in the second remaining points recording unit 1004, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the time at which the conversion points (e.g., 1500 points P) were added. For example, if the candidate participant U11 converts the points of 1500 points P to a point type on X0 year Y0 month Z1 day, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11, indicating that the conversion of the points of 1500 points P was performed on X0 year Y0 month Z1 day.

[0231] Restrictions can be placed on the upper limit or conversion period for points P during point type conversion. For example, the upper limit for points P during point type conversion can be set to 10,000 points P. Furthermore, the conversion period can be set to a specified time period (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day).

[0232] Therefore, the point type conversion accepting unit 1009 may refuse to accept the point type conversion for the part of the point number that exceeds the upper limit of 10,000 points P and / or the point type conversion that exceeds the conversion deadline X0 year Y0 month Z5 day.

[0233] When the point type conversion accepting unit 1009 rejects the point type conversion for a point number exceeding the upper limit and / or a point type conversion exceeding the conversion period, it may display a warning to that effect on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130.

[0234] (Fourth embodiment)

[0235] Only when it is determined that the number of points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) corresponding to the reward for answering the questionnaire can be given to the candidate participant, the first remaining points recording unit 1003 and the second remaining points recording unit 1004 can perform addition and subtraction calculations on the number of points n2 corresponding to the reward.

[0236] When the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002, the determination unit 1011 compares the remaining points N1 recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 with the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (for example, 1000 points P), and determines whether the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (for example, 1000 points P) can be given to the candidate participant U11.

[0237] The points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012, when the remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is greater than the points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) and it is determined that the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answers (for example, 1000 points P) can be given to the candidate participant U11, performs addition and subtraction calculation processing, subtracts the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answers (for example, 1000 points P) from the current remaining points N1 recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003, and adds it to the current remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004; on the other hand, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012, when the remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is less than the points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) and it is determined that the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answers (for example, 1000 points P) cannot be given to the candidate participant U11, performs a shelving process, shelving the addition and subtraction calculation processing.

[0238] When the addition and subtraction calculation processing is suspended, money (for example, 1,500 yen) equivalent to the number of points n2 (for example, 1,000 points P) can be transferred from the pre-registered advance payment account as a reward to the collection candidate participant.

[0239] The advance payment account registration unit 1013 registers the advance payment account in association with the candidate participant U21. Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B The same process is performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 120 on the candidate participant U21 side. The advance account institution side terminal 110 manages the advance account.

[0240] When executing the hold process, the points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012 executes a payment request process for transferring currency equivalent to the number of points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (e.g., 1000 points P) from the advance payment account associated with the candidate participant U21 who has executed the hold process, assuming that transferable currency has been entered into the advance payment account. Consequently, currency (e.g., 1500 yen) equivalent to the number of points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (e.g., 1000 points P) is transferred from the advance payment account and used to provide the reward (e.g., 1000 points P) to the candidate participant U11. Furthermore, the addition and subtraction calculation process simultaneously subtracts the number of points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (e.g., 1000 points P) from the current remaining points N1 recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 and adds the number of points n2 to the current remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004.

[0241] Alternatively, a warning corresponding to the remaining number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided may be displayed on the screen of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant.

[0242] The questionnaire provision count calculation unit 1014 compares the remaining points N1 recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003 with the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer (e.g., 1000 points P) for each candidate participant, and calculates the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided.

[0243] The number of times you can provide paid questionnaires, for example, can be displayed in Figure 10A On the reward distribution screen 505 shown, when the remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is, for example, 10500 points P, and the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer is, for example, 1000 points P, Figure 10A On the reward distribution screen 505 shown, a provision count display portion displays the content "The provision candidate participant U21 can provide a rewarded questionnaire 10 times."

[0244] The warning display unit 1015 displays a warning of the content on the screen of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant when the number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided is less than a predetermined number, for example, three times. The warning may be displayed on the screen of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant. Figure 10A On the reward distribution screen 505 shown. If the remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is, for example, 3500 points P, and the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answer is, for example, 1000 points P, Figure 10A The reward distribution screen 505 shown displays a warning display that reads, "The remaining number of times that candidate participant U21 can submit rewarded questionnaires is three." This warning can be made known to the candidate participant by flashing the warning display or displaying it in a warning color different from the screen background (e.g., red).

[0245] When it is no longer possible to provide paid questionnaires, a warning display indicating that the questionnaires provided are not paid can also be implemented. When the remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is, for example, 500 points P, and the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answers is, for example, 1000 points P, Figure 10A The reward distribution screen 505 shown displays a warning message stating "The questionnaire provided by candidate participant U21 is not reward-bearing." This warning can be communicated to the candidate participant by flashing the warning display or displaying it in a warning color different from the screen background (e.g., red).

[0246] (Fifth embodiment)

[0247] Points earned from answering questionnaires can be exchanged for goods or services provided by event partners instead of rewards.

[0248] The event partner organization may be, for example, a local industrial enterprise that is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry where the event (society academic seminar) is held. The goods or services provided by the event partner organization may be, for example, local specialties.

[0249] The points earned from answering the questionnaire can be converted into goods or services provided by the event partner. Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B As shown, this is performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the receiving candidate participant U11 side.

[0250] When accepting the conversion of points obtained based on the questionnaire answers and goods or services provided by the event cooperation agency, the points N3 (for example, 3000 points P) within the range of the remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 accepted from the candidate participant U11 will be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation agency according to the fifth conversion rate R5, and the goods or services provided by the event cooperation agency will be distributed to the candidate participant U11.

[0251] The fifth conversion rate R5 is, for example, 1.2 yen / point. The fifth conversion rate R5 (e.g., 1.2 yen / point) can be set higher than the second conversion rate R2 (e.g., 1 yen / point). This increases the conversion rate of goods or services provided by event partner organizations and promotes economic revitalization in the event-hosting area.

[0252] Restrictions can also be set on the conversion period of goods or services provided by event partners. For example, the conversion period of goods or services provided by event partners can be limited to the period from X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z3 during the event A1 for which points are awarded.

[0253] The second remaining credit number recording unit 1004 is based on Figure 8A 、 Figure 8B 、 Figure 9 Similarly, the current remaining points P and the accompanying information CI are recorded in association with each candidate participant U11. The accompanying information CI also includes information indicating the period of exchange for goods or services provided by the event partner organization.

[0254] For example, when the candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U21 on X0 year Y0 month Z1, Figure 9In the same manner, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11. The accompanying information CI is: 1,000 points P were received from the candidate participant U21 on X0 year Y0 month Z1 day, and the 1,000 points P can be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation organization only until the end date of the event A1 (i.e., X0 year Y0 month Z3 day). Similarly, when the candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U22 on X0 year Y0 month Z2, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11. The accompanying information CI is: 1,000 points P were received from the candidate participant U22 on X0 year Y0 month Z2, and the 1,000 points P can be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation organization only until the end date of the event A1 (i.e., X0 year Y0 month Z3). Similarly, when the candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U23 on X0 year Y0 month Z3, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11. The accompanying information CI is: 1,000 points P were received from the candidate participant U23 on X0 year Y0 month Z3, and the 1,000 points P can be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation organization only until the end date of the event A1 (i.e., X0 year Y0 month Z3).

[0255] Alternatively, a designated time period may be used instead of the event period. For example, the exchange period for goods or services provided by an event partner organization may be limited to a specific time (X0 year Y0 month Z5) after the event A1 for which points are awarded is held.

[0256] This can increase the conversion rate of goods or services provided by event partners during the event period and promote economic revitalization in the event area.

[0257] The conversion time of the points obtained by answering the questionnaire and the rewards distributed by the reward distribution unit 1005 can also be limited to the period of the event A1 for which the points to be converted are given (for example, X0 year Y0 month Z1 to X0 year Y0 month Z3), or to a determined time after the end of the event (X0 year Y0 month Z5).

[0258] (Sixth embodiment)

[0259] Time limits or quantity limits may be set for the conversion of points into rewards. Furthermore, if an attempt is made to obtain points exceeding the prescribed number or to obtain points through unfair means, the user may be refused to complete the questionnaire or refuse to convert points into rewards.

[0260] The first remaining credit number recording unit 1003 is configured according to Figure 5A 、 Figure 5B 、 Figure 7 In a similar manner, the current remaining points P and the accompanying information CI are recorded in association with each of the provision candidate participants U21, U22, and U23.

[0261] That is, the first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the additional information CI indicating the time and / or reward conversion period for granting the points n1 in association with the points n1 each time the points n1 are added to the current remaining points N1 of the first remaining points recording unit 1003 .

[0262] For example, associated with point number n1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) is recorded additional information CI including the grant date (X0,000,000 points, month, and day). Furthermore, associated with point number n1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P) is recorded additional information CI including the reward conversion deadline (X0,000,000 points, month, and day). This additional information CI is inherited even when a candidate participant is granted points P equal to point number n1 (e.g., 1,000,000 points P).

[0263] That is, the first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the supplementary information CI in association with the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) each time the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) are subtracted from the current remaining points N1 of the first remaining points recording unit 1003. The supplementary information CI indicates information for determining the candidate participant (e.g., U11) to whom the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) are to be given and the candidate participant (e.g., U21) from whom the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) are given, or / and the time of giving (the time of giving by the points issuing agency PB, X0 year Y0 month Z0 day, and the time of giving by the candidate participant U21, X0 year Y0 month 01 day) or / and the reward conversion period (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day).

[0264] The second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) each time the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) are added to the current remaining points N2 of the second remaining points recording unit 1004. The accompanying information CI indicates information for determining the candidate participant (e.g., U21) who is the source of the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) and the candidate participant (e.g., U11) who is the recipient of the points n2 (e.g., 1000 points P) or / and the granting time (the granting time of X0 year Y0 month Z0 day by the points issuing agency PB and the granting time of X0 year Y0 month 01 day by the candidate participant U21) or / and the reward conversion period (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day).

[0265] When a candidate participant (e.g., U11) applies for conversion of points and rewards, the reward conversion determination unit 1016 determines, based on the supplementary information CI, whether the points P associated with the supplementary information CI can be converted into rewards C. Therefore, the conversion period for points P and rewards C for which a request for conversion has been made can be limited to a time (e.g., five days after) elapses from the grant date (X0 year Y0 month Z0) indicated in the supplementary information CI (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day). Alternatively, the conversion period for points P and rewards C for which a request for conversion has been made can be limited to the reward conversion period (X0 year Y0 month Z5 day) indicated in the supplementary information CI.

[0266] The reward distribution unit 1005 distributes a reward corresponding to the number of points received from the candidate participant (e.g., U11), conditional on determining that the reward should be given to the candidate participant (e.g., U11). The reward distribution unit 1005 allows the conversion of points N3 points P (e.g., 3000 points P) into reward C, which is accepted by the date X0 / Y0 / Z5, which is a specified period (e.g., 5 days later) from the date X0 / Y0 / Z0 indicated in the accompanying information CI. However, the conversion of points P into reward C, which is accepted by the candidate participant (e.g., U11), which is accepted by the date X0 / Y0 / Z5, which is a specified period (e.g., 5 days later) from the date X0 / Y0 / Z0 indicated in the accompanying information CI, is rejected and reward C is not distributed.

[0267] Similarly, the remuneration distribution unit 1005 allows the conversion of N3 points P (e.g., 3000 points P) into remuneration C for an application accepted before the remuneration conversion deadline X0 year Y0 month Z5 indicated in the supplementary information CI, and allows the remuneration C to be distributed. However, if the conversion of points P into remuneration C is accepted after the time indicated in the supplementary information CI (e.g., X0 year Y0 month Z6 day), the application is rejected and the remuneration C is not distributed.

[0268] A limit on the number of points that can be converted to rewards can also be set. In addition, the conversion of points earned in excess of the specified number or points earned illegally can be rejected.

[0269] Depending on the activity, an upper limit may be set for the number of points (amount of remuneration) that a candidate participant can obtain in each activity, or an upper limit may be set for the number of times each candidate participant can answer a questionnaire with remuneration. In this case, in order to avoid the distribution of remuneration exceeding the upper limit, the points corresponding to the questionnaire answers may be given to the candidate participant on the condition that the candidate participant or the activity operator obtains approval. In addition, the same candidate participant may conduct unfair repeated user registration and attempt to improperly obtain points exceeding the upper limit. In such a case, in order to avoid improper remuneration, the points corresponding to the questionnaire answers may be distributed to the candidate participant on the condition that the candidate participant or the activity operator obtains approval.

[0270] exist Figure 6A On the questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 shown, when the candidate participant U11 presses the confirm answer button 503B and the application for answering the questionnaire is accepted, the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 120 of the candidate participant U21 is displayed. Figure 12 Approval screen 507 is shown.

[0271] The approval screen 507 displays an application acceptance display section 507A and a confirmation approval button 507B. The application acceptance display section 507A displays the content of the questionnaire answer acceptance application from the candidate participant U11. When the confirmation approval button 507B is pressed, the questionnaire answer is accepted, and the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130 jumps to Figure 6B The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 is displayed, and points P corresponding to the number of points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) corresponding to the questionnaire answer are awarded to the candidate participant U11.

[0272] The providing candidate participant U21 can confirm the first remaining points record data D1 associated with the providing candidate participant U21 or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the receiving candidate participant U11 who submitted the questionnaire answer acceptance application on the screen of the terminal 120 display device 17 on the providing candidate participant U21 side.

[0273] Here, the upper limit of the number of answers is set, that is, the upper limit of the number of times a candidate participant can answer the questionnaire is 1. In addition, the upper limit of the number of answers can be set arbitrarily according to the type of event, etc.

[0274] When the receiving candidate participant U11 submits a questionnaire answer acceptance application, it is assumed that the first remaining points record data D1 associated with the providing candidate participant U21 is in Figure 5A The state shown, or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the claim candidate participant U11 is in Figure 8A In this case, the number of questionnaire answers associated with the providing candidate participant U21 and the receiving candidate participant U11 is 0, so it can be judged that the upper limit of the number of answers (1 time) has not been reached. Therefore, the providing candidate participant U21 can judge that the questionnaire answer acceptance application can be approved. When the confirm approval button 507B is pressed, the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002 allows the questionnaire answer to be accepted. As a result, the display screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the receiving candidate participant U11 side will switch to Figure 6B The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 is displayed, and points P corresponding to the number of points n2 (for example, 1000 points P) corresponding to the questionnaire answer are awarded to the candidate participant U11.

[0275] The points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit 1012 performs addition and subtraction calculation processing, subtracting the points n2 associated with the questionnaire answers (for example, 1000 points P) from the current remaining points N1 associated with the providing candidate participant U21 recorded in the first remaining points recording unit 1003, and adding it to the current remaining points N2 associated with the receiving candidate participant U11 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004.

[0276] On the other hand, when the candidate participant U11 submits a questionnaire answer acceptance application, it is assumed that the first remaining points record data D1 associated with the candidate participant U21 is in Figure 5B The state shown, or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the claim candidate participant U11 is in Figure 8B In this case, the number of questionnaire responses associated with candidate participant U21 and candidate participant U11 is 1, indicating that the upper limit (1) has been reached. Therefore, candidate participant U21 can determine that the questionnaire response acceptance request is not approved. Since the confirm approval button 507B has not been pressed, the questionnaire response acceptance unit 1002 rejects the questionnaire response.

[0277] This example sets an upper limit on the number of times a candidate participant can answer a paid questionnaire. However, the same applies to setting an upper limit on the number of questionnaires a candidate participant can answer when a candidate participant provides multiple questionnaires.

[0278] Even if the same candidate participant attempts to illegally obtain points by illegally registering multiple users, the application for not approving the questionnaire response can be rejected in the same manner, thereby refusing to accept the questionnaire response.

[0279] The candidate participant U21 can refer to the registration information of the candidate participant U19 (user registration ID is U19) who has submitted an application for acceptance of the questionnaire answer this time and the registration information of the candidate participant U11 (user registration ID is U11) who has answered the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U21 in the past on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 120 of the candidate participant U21. Here, by comparing the contents of the registration information, it can be determined that the candidate participant U19 who has submitted an application for acceptance of the questionnaire answer and the candidate participant U11 who has answered the questionnaire in the past are the same person. As a result, the candidate participant U21 can determine that the application for acceptance of the questionnaire answer of the candidate participant U19 is not approved. The operation of pressing the confirm approval button 507B is not performed, so that the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002 refuses to accept the questionnaire answer. As a result, the display screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the side of the candidate participant U19 will not be changed. Figure 6A The questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 shown jumps to Figure 6B On the questionnaire answer acceptance screen 504 , the candidate participant U19 who registered repeatedly will no longer receive points P equal to the number of points n2 (eg, 1000 points P) corresponding to the questionnaire answer.

[0280] Alternatively, a method may be implemented to automatically determine whether the number of times a candidate participant who has submitted a questionnaire answering application has answered a questionnaire has reached the upper limit for the number of times a candidate participant can answer the questionnaire. For example, when candidate participant U11 submits a questionnaire answering application, the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 is read from the database and referenced against candidate participant U11's past questionnaire answering times. This determines whether candidate participant U11's past questionnaire answering times have fallen below or reached the upper limit, and the process of allowing or rejecting the current questionnaire answer from candidate participant U11 is executed. If it is determined that candidate participant U11's past questionnaire answering times have reached the upper limit, the questionnaire answer accepting unit 1002 rejects the questionnaire answering process.

[0281] Similarly, when candidate participant U19 submits a questionnaire answering application, the user registration information of candidate participant U19 is read from the database along with the registration information of a candidate participant who has previously answered a questionnaire (e.g., U11). The user registration information is then compared to determine whether the same person is attempting to answer the questionnaire repeatedly. The system then determines whether the payment from candidate participant U19 is denied or permitted. If the questionnaire answering application is determined to be a duplicate application from the same person, the questionnaire answer accepting unit 1002 denies the request.

[0282] Depending on the campaign, a maximum number of questionnaire responses (and thus the amount of reward) can be set for each candidate. For example, a maximum number of responses for a candidate could be 100. Furthermore, the maximum number of responses can be arbitrarily set based on the campaign type. Similarly, in this case, the acceptance of a questionnaire response can be rejected or permitted based on whether the maximum number of responses has been reached.

[0283] Whether the maximum number of questionnaire answers (reward amount) that a candidate participant can answer for each event has reached the upper limit can be determined, for example, by referring to the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 on the screen of the event operator's terminal, i.e., the points issuing institution terminal 100A or the reward distribution institution terminal 100B. If it is determined that the maximum number of questionnaire answers (reward amount) that a candidate participant can answer for each event has reached the upper limit, the questionnaire answer acceptance unit 1002 rejects the questionnaire answer.

[0284] Alternatively, a method may be implemented to automatically determine whether the number of times a candidate participant who has submitted an application for questionnaire answering has answered a questionnaire has reached the upper limit of the number of questionnaire answers that a candidate participant can answer in each activity. For example, when candidate participant U11 submits an application for questionnaire answering, the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 is read from the database and referenced to the number of times candidate participant U11 has answered questionnaires in the past. This determines whether candidate participant U11's past number of questionnaire answers is below or has reached the upper limit, and then allows or rejects the current questionnaire answer from candidate participant U11. If it is determined that candidate participant U11's past number of questionnaire answers has reached the upper limit, the questionnaire answer accepting unit 1002 rejects the questionnaire answer.

[0285] When the candidate participant U11 submits a reward distribution acceptance application, it can be determined in the same manner whether the upper limit of the number of responses to the questionnaire with rewards for each activity and / or the upper limit of the number of responses to the questionnaire for one candidate participant has been reached.

[0286] exist Figure 10A On the reward distribution screen 505 shown, when the candidate participant U11 presses the confirm reward conversion button 505B to apply for acceptance of reward distribution, the screen of the terminal on the event operator side, that is, the terminal 100A on the point issuing agency side or the terminal 100B on the reward distribution agency side will be displayed. Figure 13 Approval screen 508 is shown.

[0287] The approval screen 508 displays an application acceptance display section 508A and a confirmation approval button 508B. The application acceptance display section 508A displays that the candidate participant U11 has submitted an application for acceptance of reward distribution. When the confirmation approval button 508B is pressed, the reward distribution is accepted, and the display screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130 jumps to Figure 10B The reward distribution screen 506 is shown, and a reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen) corresponding to the conversion point number N3 (for example, 3,000 points P) is distributed to the collection candidate participant U11.

[0288] The activity operator can confirm the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the candidate participant U11 who has submitted an application for acceptance of the questionnaire answer on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 100A on the points issuing agency side or the terminal 100B on the reward distribution agency side. After referring to the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the candidate participant U11 who has submitted an application for acceptance of the questionnaire answer, if it is determined that the upper limit of the number of answers has not been reached, the confirmation approval button 508B is pressed. As a result, the reward distribution unit 1005 executes the processing of allowing the acceptance of the reward distribution. The display screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the candidate participant U11 side jumps to Figure 10B The reward distribution screen 506 is displayed, and the distribution reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen) corresponding to the conversion point number N3 (for example, 3,000 points P) is distributed to the collection candidate participant U11.

[0289] On the other hand, after referring to the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 associated with the candidate participant U11 who applied for the questionnaire answer acceptance, if it is determined that the upper limit of the number of answers has been reached, the operation of pressing the confirmation approval button 508B is not performed. The reward distribution unit 1005 refuses to distribute the reward corresponding to the questionnaire answer that exceeds the upper limit of the number of answers. As a result, the display screen of the terminal 130 on the candidate participant U11 side does not jump to Figure 10B The reward distribution screen 506 shown does not distribute the distribution reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen) corresponding to the conversion point number N3 (for example, 3,000 points P) to the collection candidate participant U11.

[0290] Even if the same candidate participant attempts to illegally obtain points by illegally registering multiple users, the application for reward distribution may be rejected in the same manner, thereby refusing to distribute rewards.

[0291] The event operator can refer to the registration information of the candidate participant U19 (user registration ID is U19) who has submitted the application for acceptance of the payment of rewards this time and the registration information of the candidate participant U11 (user registration ID is U11) who has answered the questionnaire in the past on the display screen of the terminal 100A on the point issuing agency side or the terminal 100B on the reward distribution agency side. If the two are the same person, the event operator can decide not to approve the application for acceptance of the payment of rewards from the candidate participant U19. The operation of pressing the confirm approval button 508B is not performed, and the reward distribution unit 1005 refuses to accept the payment of rewards. As a result, the display screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the side of the candidate participant U19 will not be changed. Figure 10A The reward distribution screen 506 shown jumps to Figure 10B The reward distributed screen 506 shown does not distribute the distribution reward amount C (for example, 3,000 yen) corresponding to the conversion point number N3 (for example, 3,000 points P) to the duplicate-registered collection candidate participant U19.

[0292] Alternatively, automatic determination of whether the upper limit for the number of responses has been reached can be implemented. For example, when a candidate participant U11 submits a request for payment of a reward, the first remaining points record data D1 or the second remaining points record data D2 is read from the database and referenced against the candidate participant U11's past number of responses. This determines whether the candidate participant U11's past number of responses has fallen below or reached the upper limit, and processing is performed to permit or deny the current payment of a reward from the candidate participant U11.

[0293] Similarly, when candidate participant U19 submits a request for payment, the user registration information of candidate participant U19 is read from the database along with the registration information of a candidate participant who previously completed a questionnaire (e.g., candidate participant U11). The registration information is then compared. This determines whether the same person is attempting to obtain payment by repeatedly answering questionnaires, and the system then determines whether to deny or allow payment from candidate participant U19. If the request for acceptance of the questionnaire is determined to be a duplicate request from the same person, the questionnaire acceptance unit 1002 denies the request.

[0294] (Seventh embodiment)

[0295] The questionnaires in an event can be managed by the event operating organization or by other organizations.

[0296] When the questionnaire in the event is managed by the event operator, such as Figure 1 As shown, the server 200 for managing questionnaires is installed in the activity management system 101 that manages one activity A1 or multiple activities A1 to A10.

[0297] The database of the server 200 of the activity management system 101 stores questionnaires QA21, QA22, and QA23 associated with the candidate participants U21, U22, and U23, and can be displayed as a questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant. The screen display of the questionnaires QA21, QA22, and QA23 and the acceptance of the questionnaire answers are as follows: Figure 6A The questionnaire answer data D3 is stored in the database of the server 200 in association with the candidate participant (e.g., U11) whose questionnaire answer was accepted and the candidate participants U21, U22, U23 who provided the questionnaires QA21, QA22, QA2. The questionnaire answer data D3 can be displayed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 120 on the side of the candidate participants U21, U22, U23 who provided the questionnaires QA21, QA22, QA2.

[0298] (Eighth embodiment)

[0299] The questionnaires in an event can be managed by an organization different from the event operation organization, such as a questionnaire production organization.

[0300] Figure 14 A network configuration diagram of the eighth embodiment is shown. Figure 14 To correspond to Figure 1 The picture, in Figure 1 The network structure shown has a questionnaire management system 401 added to it.

[0301] like Figure 14As shown, the remuneration distribution system during the event is composed of a point issuing agency side terminal 100A and a remuneration distribution agency side terminal 100B as the event operating agency side terminal 100, a candidate participant providing side terminal 120, a candidate participant receiving side terminal 130, a server 200, a questionnaire making agency side terminal 410, a questionnaire making agency side server 420, and a network 300 for connecting each terminal, the server 200 and the questionnaire making agency side server 420 so that each terminal, the server 200 and the questionnaire making agency side server 420 can send and receive data to and from each other.

[0302] The management system comprising the questionnaire preparation organization terminal 410 and the questionnaire preparation organization server 420 is referred to as the questionnaire management system 401. For example, a questionnaire preparation organization, separate from the event management organization, would have both the questionnaire preparation organization terminal 410 and the questionnaire preparation organization server 420. The questionnaire preparation organization would have access to the database on the questionnaire preparation organization server 420.

[0303] The hardware of the questionnaire preparation agency side terminal 410 and the questionnaire preparation agency side server 420 is Figure 2 The block diagram is constructed in the same manner as shown. Figure 15 It shows the software linkage relationship between the activity management system 101 and the questionnaire management system 401 .

[0304] The event management system 101 and the questionnaire management system 401 are different systems, and their operating entities (management entities) are also different. The management entity of the event management system 101 is the event operation organization, while the management entity of the questionnaire management system 401 is the questionnaire preparation organization.

[0305] The questionnaire management system 401 is linked to the activity management system 101 via an API (Application Programming Interface), and calls the API and performs a specific operation according to a request from the activity management system 101 .

[0306] The questionnaire management system 401 includes an API 1100 that conforms to the system configuration of the questionnaire management system 401 .

[0307] Questionnaire management system 401, by calling API 1100 from event management system 101 via network 300, provides event management system 101 with functions for determining processing actions, such as displaying questionnaire response acceptance screen 503, accepting responses, and displaying questionnaire response data D3. The data for questionnaires QA21, QA22, and QA23 associated with candidate participants U21, U22, and U23, as well as questionnaire response data D3, are stored in a database on questionnaire creation organization server 420 and managed by questionnaire management system 401.

[0308] For example, by clicking on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant receiving terminal 130 to indicate the determined candidate participant U21 (eg, the display position of "exhibiting company booth U21"), the API 1100 of the questionnaire management system 401 can be called.

[0309] Thus, the display information data of the questionnaire QA21 associated with the candidate participant U21 is read from the database of the questionnaire preparation organization side server 420. Figure 6A As shown, a questionnaire answer acceptance screen 503 for the questionnaire QA21 associated with the provision candidate participant U21 is displayed on the screen of the display device 17 of the receiving candidate participant-side terminal 130 .

[0310] Furthermore, by clicking on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant's terminal 120 to instruct the user to browse the questionnaire answer results, the API 1100 of the questionnaire management system 401 is called. This reads the data displaying the questionnaire answer data D3 from the database of the questionnaire preparation organization's server 420, and displays the questionnaire answer data D3 on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant's terminal 120 in a viewable format.

[0311] (Ninth embodiment)

[0312] It can also be implemented that the points awarded to the candidate participants based on the answers to the questionnaire can be limited to being converted into rewards at a specified conversion rate during the event period or a specified period, and at other times they can only be converted at a conversion rate lower than the specified conversion rate.

[0313] The second remaining credit number recording unit 1004 is configured according to Figure 9 Similarly, the current remaining points P and the accompanying information CI are recorded in association with each candidate participant U11. In addition, information for specifying the activity A1 for obtaining the points P is added to the accompanying information CI.

[0314] For example, when candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by candidate participant U21 on X0 year Y0 month Z1, Figure 9Similarly, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11, indicating that the candidate participant U21 received 1,000 points P on X0, Y0, and Y1, and that these 1,000 points P were earned during the event A1. Similarly, when the candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U22 on X0, Y0, and Y3, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11, indicating that the candidate participant U23 received 1,000 points P on X0, Y0, and Y3, and that these 1,000 points P were earned during the event A1. Similarly, when the candidate participant U11 answers the questionnaire provided by the candidate participant U23 on X0 year Y0 month Z3, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 records the accompanying information CI in association with the candidate participant U11, that is, the candidate participant U23 received 1000 points P on X0 year Y0 month Z3, and the points P of 1000 points were obtained during the event A1.

[0315] The conversion of points P obtained from answering the questionnaire into rewards C is in accordance with Figure 10A 、 Figure 10B The same method can be performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 on the side of the candidate participant U11.

[0316] The conversion rate between the points P obtained by answering the questionnaire and the rewards C is determined by the information for specifying the activity A1 shown in the incidental information CI.

[0317] The information used to determine activity A1 is associated with the following information: the period of activity A1 (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z3) or a specified period (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z5); the conversion rate during the period or the specified period, i.e., the second conversion rate R2 (e.g., 1 yen / 1 point); and the conversion rate outside the period and the specified period, i.e., the sixth conversion rate R6 (e.g., 0.5 yen / 1 point).

[0318] The points P of the remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 can be converted into rewards C at the second conversion rate R2 (e.g., 1 yen / point) if a reward conversion application is submitted during the event A1 period (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z3) in which the points P were obtained, or during a designated period (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z5). However, the points P of the remaining points N2 recorded in the second remaining points recording unit 1004 can only be converted into rewards C at a sixth conversion rate R6 (e.g., 0.5 yen / point), which is lower than the second conversion rate R2, if a reward conversion application is submitted outside the event A1 period (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z3) in which the points P were obtained, or outside the designated period (e.g., X0-Y0-Z1 to X0-Y0-Z5). This improves the conversion rate during the event period or designated period.

[0319] (Tenth embodiment)

[0320] It is also possible to convert the points distributed by the activity management system (hereinafter referred to as internal points in the tenth embodiment) into external points handled by an external point management system outside the activity management system.

[0321] Figure 16 A network configuration diagram of the tenth embodiment is shown. Figure 16 It corresponds to Figure 1 The picture, in Figure 1 The network structure shown has an external point management system 601 added to it.

[0322] like Figure 16 As shown, the remuneration distribution system during the event is composed of a point issuing agency side terminal 100A and a remuneration distribution agency side terminal 100B as the event operating agency side terminal 100, a candidate participant providing side terminal 120, a candidate participant receiving side terminal 130, a server 200, an external point management agency side terminal 610, an external point management agency side server 620, and a network 300 for connecting each terminal, the server 200 and the external point management agency side server 620 so that each terminal, the server 200 and the external point management agency side server 620 can send and receive data to and from each other.

[0323] The management system including the external point management agency terminal 610 and the external point management agency server 620 is referred to as the external point management system 601. For example, the external point management agency terminal 610 and the external point management agency server 620 are located at an external point management agency that is separate from the event management agency. The external point management agency has access to the database of the external point management agency server 620. The external point management agency server 620 manages external points Pb issued by the external point management system 601, which are different from the points P distributed for the event A1 or events A1-A10 managed by the event management system 101. For example, the external points Pb can be distributed and used in an event B1 or events B1-B10 that are different from the event A1 or events A1-A10. The external points Pb can be used, for example, in a store on a website.

[0324] The hardware of the external point management agency side terminal 610 and the external point management agency side server 620 is Figure 2 The block diagram is constructed in the same manner as shown. Figure 17 This shows the software linkage relationship between the activity management system 101 and the external point management system 601 .

[0325] The activity management system 101 and the external point management system 601 are different systems, and their operating entities (management entities) are also different. The management entity of the activity management system 101 is the activity operation organization, while the management entity of the external point management system 601 is the external point management organization.

[0326] The external point management system 601 is linked to the activity management system 101 via an API (Application Programming Interface), and calls the API and performs a specific operation according to a request from the activity management system 101 .

[0327] The external point management system 601 has an API 1201 that conforms to the system configuration of the external point management system 601 .

[0328] External point management system 601 provides activity management system 101 with functionality for determining processing actions, such as displaying a point conversion acceptance screen 509, described later, by calling API 1201 from activity management system 101 via network 300. Conversion record data D4 for external points Pb is stored in a database on the external point management organization's server 620 and managed by external point management system 601.

[0329] For example, by instructing to convert the internal points P into the external points Pb on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130, the API 1201 of the external point management system 601 can be called.

[0330] Thus, the display information data of the points conversion acceptance screen 509 is read from the database of the external points management agency side server 620, such as Figure 18A As shown, a point conversion acceptance screen 509 is displayed on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant-side terminal 130 .

[0331] The point conversion acceptance screen 509 is a screen for accepting conversion of internal points P to external points Pb.

[0332] The points conversion acceptance screen 509 displays a conversion point input section 509A and a confirm conversion button 509B. The conversion point input section 509A allows the candidate participant U11 to enter a number of points within the range of the currently held remaining points N2 (e.g., 3000 points P). The candidate participant U11 enters the number of points N4 (e.g., 3000 points P) of the internal points P in the conversion point input section 509A and presses the confirm conversion button 509B to accept the points conversion.

[0333] When the points conversion is accepted, Figure 18B As shown, the screen of the display device 17 of the terminal 130 of the candidate participant jumps to the points conversion screen 510. The external points management agency server 620 converts the internal points P of the points number N4 (e.g., 3000 points P) into external points Pb of the points number N5 (e.g., 1500 points Pb) at a conversion rate R10 (external points Pb / internal points P), and distributes it to the candidate participant U11. The external points management agency server 620 stores data indicating that the candidate participant U11 has obtained the new external points Pb of the points number N5 (e.g., 1500 points Pb). The conversion rate R10 is set to a value lower than 1, such as 0.5.

[0334] After the points conversion is completed, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 adds supplementary information CI indicating, for example, that on X0 year Y0 month Z6, the candidate participant U11 donated points N4 (3000 points P) to the external points management organization. Furthermore, the remaining points N2 (3000 points P) before the points conversion is updated to the remaining points N2 (0 points P) after the points conversion, which is the result of subtracting the converted points N4 (3000 points P).

[0335] On the other hand, for example, when a conversion instruction operation from external points Pb to internal points P is performed on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130, the API 1201 of the external point management system 601 is called.

[0336] The display information data of the points conversion acceptance screen 511 is read from the database of the external points management agency side server 620, such as Figure 19A As shown, a point conversion acceptance screen 511 is displayed on the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant-side terminal 130 .

[0337] The point conversion acceptance screen 511 is a screen for accepting the conversion of external points Pb into internal points P.

[0338] A conversion point input unit 511A and a conversion confirmation button 511B are displayed on the point conversion acceptance screen 511. The conversion point input unit 511A allows the candidate participant U11 to input a number of points within the range of the currently held external points Pb (eg, 1500 points Pb).

[0339] The candidate participant U11 inputs the external points Pb point number N5 (e.g., 1500 points P) in the conversion point input unit 510A and performs an input operation, and presses the confirm conversion button 511B to accept the point conversion.

[0340] When the points conversion is accepted, Figure 19B As shown, the screen of the display device 17 of the candidate participant terminal 130 jumps to the points conversion screen 512. The external points management agency server 620 converts the external points Pb of points N5 (e.g., 1500 points Pb) into internal points P of points N6 (e.g., 750 points P) at a conversion rate R11 (internal points P / external points Pb), and distributes it to the candidate participant U11. The external points management agency server 620 stores data indicating that the new candidate participant U11 has used the external points Pb of points N5 (e.g., 1500 points Pb). The conversion rate R11 is set to a value lower than 1, such as 0.5.

[0341] After the points conversion is completed, the second remaining points recording unit 1004 adds additional information indicating that, for example, on X0-Y0-Z7, the external points management agency issued points N6 (750 points P), and that the external points management agency has granted points N6 (750 points P) to the candidate participant U11. Furthermore, the remaining points N2 (0 points P) before the points conversion is updated to the remaining points N2 (750 points P) with the conversion points N6 (750 points P) added.

[0342] (Second embodiment)

[0343] In the first embodiment, compensation is given for answering the questionnaire, but compensation may also be given for actions taken by the participant who receives the candidate toward the participant who provides the candidate.

[0344] The behavior recording unit 1007 records the behavior of the candidate receiving participant towards the candidate providing participant in association with the candidate receiving participant and the candidate providing participant.

[0345] When the behavior recording unit 1007 records an action for which compensation is to be paid, the number of points P corresponding to the action is awarded. Examples of actions for which compensation is to be paid include actions that contribute to the candidate participant, such as placing business cards at the booth of the company that provided the candidate participant, exchanging business cards with the candidate participant, consulting with the candidate participant regarding exhibits, attending a conference hosted or advertised by the candidate participant, or attending a seminar hosted or advertised by the candidate participant.

[0346] For example, when the receiving candidate participant U11 places a business card at the exhibition booth of the providing candidate participant U21, points P corresponding to the reward for placing the business card (100 points P) are recorded from the providing candidate participant U21 to the receiving candidate participant U11.

[0347] When the behavior recording unit 1007 records an action for which a reward should be distributed (for example, placing a business card at the booth of the candidate participant U21), the first remaining points recording unit 1003 records the new remaining points N1 obtained by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the reward (for example, 100 points P) from the current remaining points N1 associated with the candidate participant U21 who has taken the action, and records the accompanying information CI in association with the number of points corresponding to the reward (100 points P).

[0348] The second remaining points recording unit 1004, when the behavior recording unit 1007 records an action for distributing remuneration (for example, placing a business card at the booth providing candidate participant U21), records the new remaining points N2 obtained by adding the current remaining points N2 associated with the candidate participant who took the action (for example, candidate participant U11) to the number of points corresponding to the remuneration (for example, 100 points P), and records the accompanying information CI in association with the number of points corresponding to the remuneration (for example, 100 points P).

[0349] The accompanying information CI includes information such as the recipient candidate (e.g., recipient candidate U11) who is the recipient of the number of points corresponding to the reward (e.g., 100 points P) and the provider candidate (e.g., provider candidate U21) who is the source of the reward, and / or the time of the reward and / or the reward conversion period, in the same manner as in the first to tenth embodiments.

[0350] Processing such as point issuance, reward distribution, refund, and conversion to and from external points is performed in the same manner as in the first to tenth embodiments.

[0351] The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2023-011177 filed on January 27, 2023 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Description of Reference Signs

[0352] 101: Activity Management System; 401: Questionnaire management system; 601: External points management system; 1001: Points Issuing Department; 1002: Questionnaire answer acceptance department; 1003: First remaining credit number recording unit; 1004: second remaining credit number recording unit; 1005: Remuneration Distribution Department; 1006: Refund Department; 1007: Behavior Record Department; 1008: The third remaining credit number recording unit; 1009: Points type conversion acceptance department; 1010: integral type conversion processing unit; 1011: Judgment Department; 1012: integral addition and subtraction calculation processing unit; 1013: Advance Payment Account Registration Department; 1014: Questionnaire submission times calculation unit.

Claims

1. A system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they have earned in one or more events, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a point issuing unit that converts currency received from one or more candidate participants of the event into points at a first conversion rate and issues points corresponding to the received currency to the candidate participants; a questionnaire answer receiving unit that receives answers to questionnaires associated with each of the provision candidate participants, in association with each of the receipt candidate participants; a first remaining points recording unit for recording, when points are issued by the points issuing unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the issued points number to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant whose points issuance was accepted, and, when a questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the points number associated with the questionnaire answer from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant whose questionnaire answer was accepted; a second remaining points recording unit configured to record, when a questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the points number associated with the questionnaire answer to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer; as well as The reward distribution unit converts the points received from the candidate participant within the remaining points range recorded in the second remaining points recording unit into rewards at a second conversion rate, and distributes rewards corresponding to the received points to the candidate participant.

2. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The reward distribution system during the event is equipped with a refund unit, which converts the points within the remaining points accepted from the candidate participant into currency according to a third conversion rate, and returns to the candidate participant the currency corresponding to the accepted points or any one or a combination of two or more of digital points, prepaid cards, and items with a value equivalent to the currency.

3. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The first conversion rate is R1 = currency / points, and the second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points. The second conversion rate R2 is lower than the first conversion rate R1.

4. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The reward distribution unit distributes rewards in the form of any one of tangible currency, prepaid cards, digital points, digital currency, virtual currency, and gifts, or a combination of two or more of them.

5. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The remuneration distributed by the remuneration distribution unit is any one of tangible currency, prepaid cards, virtual currency, or a combination of two or more; The reward distribution unit distributes a reward in an amount obtained by deducting a remittance fee and / or a delivery fee and / or a remittance and delivery fee from the number of points received.

6. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The remuneration distributed by the remuneration distribution unit is digital points and / or digital currency and / or virtual currency; The reward distribution unit displays the right to receive the reward on a screen of a terminal of a participant who is a candidate for receiving the reward.

7. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 2, wherein: The first conversion rate is R1 = currency / points, the third conversion rate is R3 = currency / points, The first conversion rate R1 is higher than the third conversion rate R3; The point issuing unit issues points including an issuance fee calculated in advance based on the difference between the third conversion rate R3 and the first conversion rate R1.

8. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 2, wherein: The refund unit returns the currency after deducting the refund fee from the accepted points, or any one or a combination of two or more of digital points with a value equivalent to the currency, prepaid cards, and items.

9. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: The action receiving unit receives actions performed on the activity content respectively associated with each candidate participant for receiving the activity; as well as The third remaining points recording unit records the remaining points in association with each of the collection candidate participants, and adds the points associated with the behavior accepted by the behavior acceptance unit to the current remaining points.

10. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 9, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a point type conversion accepting unit for accepting a point type conversion performed by a candidate participant, the point type conversion being to convert the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit into the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit; as well as The point type conversion processing unit converts the points recorded in the third remaining point number recording unit into the points recorded in the second remaining point number recording unit according to a fourth conversion rate when the point type conversion acceptance unit accepts the point type conversion, and adds the converted conversion points to the current remaining points in the second remaining point number recording unit.

11. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 10, wherein: The second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points, the fourth conversion rate is R4 = currency / points, The fourth conversion rate R4 is lower than the second conversion rate R2.

12. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The second remaining points recording unit records the added points in association with the provision candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer, each time the points associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit are added to the current remaining points.

13. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The first remaining points recording unit records the subtracted points in association with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer, each time the points associated with the questionnaire answer accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit are subtracted from the current remaining points.

14. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 10, wherein: The second remaining credit number recording unit records an addition time of the conversion credit number in association with the conversion credit number each time the conversion credit number is added to the current remaining credit number of the second remaining credit number recording unit.

15. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 10, wherein: The point type conversion accepting unit rejects the point type conversion for a point number exceeding an upper limit and / or a point type conversion for a time exceeding a conversion deadline.

16. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 15, wherein: When rejecting the point type conversion for a point amount exceeding an upper limit and / or a point type conversion exceeding a conversion deadline, the point type conversion accepting unit displays a warning to that effect on a screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

17. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a determination unit that, when the questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer acceptance unit, compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answer, and determines whether the points associated with the questionnaire answer can be awarded to the candidate participant; The points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit performs an addition and subtraction calculation process when the determination unit determines that the points associated with the questionnaire answers can be given to the candidate participant, in which the points associated with the questionnaire answers are subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the points are added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit; when the determination unit determines that the points associated with the questionnaire answers cannot be given to the candidate participant, a suspension process is performed to suspend the addition and subtraction calculation process.

18. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 17, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes an advance payment account registration unit that registers an advance payment account in association with a candidate participant; The points addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, when the suspension processing is executed, executes the advance request processing and the addition and subtraction calculation processing at the same time. The advance request processing is a processing for transferring the currency equivalent to the number of points associated with the questionnaire answers from the advance account associated with the candidate participant who has performed the suspension processing.

19. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, which compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers to calculate the number of times the rewarded questionnaire can be provided; The number of times the paid questionnaire can be provided is displayed on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

20. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, which compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers to calculate the number of times the rewarded questionnaire can be provided; If the number of times that the paid questionnaire can be provided is less than a predetermined number, a warning to that effect is displayed on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

21. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, which compares the remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit with the points associated with the questionnaire answers to calculate the number of times the rewarded questionnaire can be provided; If it is determined that the paid questionnaire cannot be provided based on the calculation result of the questionnaire provision frequency calculation unit, a warning indicating that the provided questionnaire is not paid is displayed on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

22. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into goods or services provided by the event partner organization according to a fifth conversion rate; The second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points, the fifth conversion rate is R5 = currency / points, The fifth conversion rate R5 is set higher than the second conversion rate R2.

23. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: Whenever a number of points is added to the current number of remaining points recorded in the first remaining number of points recording unit, the first remaining number of points recording unit records, in association with the number of points, accompanying information indicating the granting time and / or the remuneration conversion period of the number of points, and whenever a number of points is subtracted from the current number of remaining points recorded in the first remaining number of points recording unit, the first remaining number of points recording unit records, in association with the number of points, information determining the candidate participant to whom the points are to be granted and the candidate participant who provides the points as the source of the granting and / or accompanying information indicating the granting time and / or the remuneration conversion period.

24. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 23, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit configured to determine, based on the incidental information, whether points corresponding to the incidental information are convertible into rewards.

25. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: Whenever a number of points is added to the current number of remaining points in the second remaining point recording unit, the second remaining point recording unit records, in association with the number of points, information identifying a candidate participant providing the source of the points and a candidate participant receiving the points, and / or accompanying information indicating the time of granting and / or the reward conversion period.

26. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 25, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit configured to determine, based on the incidental information, whether points corresponding to the incidental information are convertible into rewards.

27. The event period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a point addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, which performs addition and subtraction processing on the condition that the candidate participant approves the answer to the questionnaire received by the candidate participant. In the addition and subtraction calculation process, the points associated with the questionnaire answers are subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the points are added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit.

28. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 23 or 25, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a point addition and subtraction calculation processing unit, which determines, based on the accompanying information, whether points associated with the questionnaire answers should be awarded to the candidate participant when a questionnaire answer is received from the candidate participant, and performs addition and subtraction processing based on the determination that points should be awarded to the candidate participant. In the addition and subtraction calculation process, the points associated with the questionnaire answers are subtracted from the current remaining points recorded in the first remaining points recording unit, and the points are added to the current remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit.

29. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The reward distribution unit distributes the reward corresponding to the number of points received by the candidate participant, subject to approval by the providing candidate participant of the awarding of points associated with the questionnaire answers to the candidate participant.

30. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 23 or 25, wherein: When a request for conversion of points and rewards is received from a participant who is a candidate for receiving the points, determining whether the rewards should be distributed to the participant who is a candidate for receiving the points based on the accompanying information; The reward distribution unit distributes a reward corresponding to the number of points received by the candidate participant on the condition that it is determined that the candidate participant should be given a reward.

31. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: Setting an upper limit on the number of paid questionnaire responses for each campaign and / or the upper limit on the number of questionnaire responses that can be answered by a single candidate participant; The questionnaire answer accepting unit refuses to accept questionnaire answers that exceed the upper limit.

32. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: Setting an upper limit on the number of paid questionnaire responses for each campaign and / or the upper limit on the number of questionnaire responses that can be answered by a single candidate participant; The reward distribution unit refuses to distribute rewards corresponding to questionnaire answers exceeding the upper limit.

33. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The server for managing the questionnaire is equipped with an activity management system, and the activity management system manages the one or more activities.

34. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an activity management system equipped with a server for managing the one or more activities; and The questionnaire management system is equipped with a server for managing the questionnaire and is linked to the activity management system through the API (application programming interface) possessed by the questionnaire management system. When a request is made to display a questionnaire at the terminal of the candidate participant, the API of the questionnaire management system is called to display the questionnaire on the screen of the terminal of the candidate participant.

35. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 22, wherein: The remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit are associated with supplementary information identifying an activity for granting the points. The remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into rewards at a second conversion rate during the event for which the points are awarded or within a specified period, and can be converted into goods or services provided by the event cooperation organization at a fifth conversion rate during the event for which the points are awarded or within a specified period.

36. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit are associated with supplementary information identifying an activity for granting the points. The remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into rewards at the second conversion rate during the period of the event for which the points are awarded or during the designated period, and can be converted into rewards at the sixth conversion rate outside the period of the event for which the points are awarded or outside the designated period. The second conversion rate is R2 = currency / points, the sixth conversion rate is R6 = currency / points, The sixth conversion rate R6 is set to be lower than the second conversion rate R2.

37. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an activity management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more activities; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside of the one or more activities, The inner integral can be converted into the outer integral.

38. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 37, wherein: The conversion rate when converting the inner integral to the outer integral is: R10=external integral / internal integral, The conversion rate R10 is set to a value lower than 1.

39. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 1, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an activity management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more activities; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside of the one or more activities, The outer integral can be converted into the inner integral, The internal points converted from the external points are associated with accompanying information that indicates that the points were issued outside of the one or more activities.

40. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 39, wherein: The conversion rate when converting the external integral to the internal integral is: R11=internal integral / external integral, The conversion rate R11 is set to a value smaller than 1.

41. A system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they have earned in one or more events, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a behavior recording unit for recording behaviors of the candidate receiving participant and the candidate providing participant in association with each other; a first remaining points recording unit for recording, when an action for which a reward should be distributed is recorded by the action recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the reward from the current remaining points number associated with the providing candidate participant who performed the action, and simultaneously recording, in association with the number of points corresponding to the reward, information identifying the receiving candidate participant to whom the points corresponding to the reward are to be distributed and the providing candidate participant from whom the points are distributed, and / or accompanying information indicating a time of distribution and / or a period for conversion of the reward; as well as The second remaining points recording unit records, when an action for which a reward should be distributed is recorded by the action recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the points corresponding to the reward to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who performed the action.

42. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 41, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit configured to determine, based on the incidental information, whether points corresponding to the incidental information are convertible into rewards.

43. A system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they have earned in one or more events, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a behavior recording unit for recording behaviors of the candidate receiving participant toward the candidate providing participant in association with the candidate receiving participant and the candidate providing participant respectively; a first remaining points recording unit configured to, when an action for which a reward should be distributed is recorded by the action recording unit, record a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the number of points corresponding to the reward from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who performed the action; The second remaining points recording unit records, if an action for which a reward should be distributed is recorded by the action recording unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the points corresponding to the reward to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who performed the action, and simultaneously records, in association with the points corresponding to the reward, information on the candidate participant who is the source of the points corresponding to the reward and the candidate participant to whom the points are to be distributed, and / or accompanying information indicating the time of distribution and / or the reward conversion period.

44. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 43, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a reward conversion feasibility determination unit configured to determine, based on the incidental information, whether points corresponding to the incidental information are convertible into rewards.

45. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 41 or 43, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an activity management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more activities; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside of the one or more activities, The inner integral can be converted into an outer integral.

46. ​​The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 41 or 43, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an activity management system equipped with a server for managing internal points issued in the one or more activities; and an external points management system equipped with a server for managing external points issued outside of the one or more activities, The outer integral can be converted into the inner integral, The internal points converted from the external points are associated with accompanying information that indicates that the points were issued outside of the one or more activities.

47. A system for distributing rewards during an event, for distributing rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they have earned in one or more events, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a points issuing unit for issuing a predetermined number of points to a candidate participant; a questionnaire answer receiving unit that receives answers to questionnaires associated with each of the provision candidate participants, in association with each of the receipt candidate participants; a first remaining points recording unit for recording, when points are issued by the points issuing unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the issued points number to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant to whom the points are issued, and, when a questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the points number associated with the questionnaire answer from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant to whom the questionnaire answer is accepted; a second remaining points recording unit configured to record, when a questionnaire answer is accepted by the questionnaire answer accepting unit, a new remaining points number obtained by adding the points number associated with the questionnaire answer to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who accepted the questionnaire answer; as well as The reward distribution unit converts the points received from the candidate participant within the remaining points range recorded in the second remaining points recording unit into rewards at a second conversion rate, and distributes rewards corresponding to the received points to the candidate participant.

48. A system for distributing rewards during an event, which distributes rewards to candidate participants based on the number of points they have earned in one or more events, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: a first remaining points recording unit for recording, each time a receiving candidate participant takes an action on a providing candidate participant, a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the points number corresponding to the action from the current remaining points associated with the providing candidate participant who took the action; an additional information recording unit for recording, in association with each action taken by a receiving candidate participant toward a providing candidate participant, a number of points corresponding to the action, information identifying the receiving candidate participant to whom the points are to be awarded and the providing candidate participant from whom the points are to be awarded, and / or additional information indicating a time of award and / or a period for reward conversion; The second remaining points recording unit records a new remaining points number obtained by adding the points corresponding to the action to the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant who took the action, each time the candidate participant takes an action towards the candidate participant.

49. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 48, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes a reward conversion determination unit that determines whether the remaining points recorded in the second remaining points recording unit can be converted into rewards based on the additional information; the reward distribution unit converts the remaining points received from the candidate participant and recorded in the second remaining points recording unit into a number of points that are determined by the reward conversion feasibility determination unit to be convertible into rewards at a predetermined conversion rate, and distributes the reward corresponding to the received number of points to the candidate participant; The second remaining points recording unit records a new remaining points number obtained by subtracting the points number converted into the reward from the current remaining points number associated with the candidate participant for receiving the reward whose points have been converted into the reward.

50. The activity period reward distribution system according to claim 48, wherein: The event period reward distribution system includes an expired point determination unit configured to determine, based on the supplementary information, the number of expired points among the remaining points recorded in the second remaining point recording unit; The second remaining credit number recording unit, A new remaining point number is recorded, which is obtained by subtracting the expired point number from the current remaining point number associated with the collection candidate participant determined by the expired point determination unit to have expired points.

51. A reward distribution system during an event, which distributes rewards based on the number of points obtained, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an additional information recording unit for recording, each time an event-related person takes an action, a number of points corresponding to the action and additional information indicating a conversion period for conversion to a reward in association with the action; as well as The reward conversion feasibility determination unit determines whether the points can be converted into rewards based on the supplementary information.

52. A reward distribution system during an event, which distributes rewards based on the number of points obtained, wherein: The activity period reward distribution system has: an incidental information recording unit that records incidental information including usage restriction information of the points acquired, in association with a change in the status of the points acquired by the event-related person; and The point usability determination unit determines whether the points can be used based on the additional information.

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