Communication system and program

Abstract

Provided is a communication system between a plurality of users, the communication system comprising a distributed ledger unit, a communication management unit, and a plurality of user information terminals, the distributed ledger unit being configured on the basis of a distributed ledger technology, generating and storing alternative passwords and irreplaceable passwords in accordance with instructions from the users via the user information terminals, and storing the alternative passwords and irreplaceable passwords in accordance with the instructions from the users via the user information terminals. And transmitting and receiving the alternative token and / or the irreplaceable token between the users, the user information terminal having a wallet part exclusive to each user for managing the alternative token and the irreplaceable token. Indications for generating and storing replaceable passwords and / or irreplaceable passwords and sending and receiving the replaceable passwords and / or irreplaceable passwords among users can be sent to a distributed account book part according to input from the users. The communication management unit is capable of acquiring, counting, analyzing and outputting information relating to the processing results of the alternative token and / or the irreplaceable token in the distributed ledger unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a communication system and program for enabling mutual communication among multiple users. Background Technology

[0002] As described in Patent Document 1, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are widely used. A non-fungible token is a unique and non-refundable token recorded on a blockchain. While images, videos, audio, and other arbitrary digital files and data are easily copied, they can be processed as unique items by assigning an NFT to them.

[0003] Thus, for example, Patent Document 1 made the following attempt: by assigning non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to so-called in-game assets such as game project characters, these in-game assets can be easily sent both within and outside the game, and / or can be received from other in-game assets outside the game.

[0004] On the other hand, recently, various SNS (social networking services) such as video distribution SNS and image-attached SNS have also shown a trend of widespread use. However, for the digital content sent and received in such SNS, whether the content is generated by the sender himself is only managed by terms of use.

[0005] In addition, in the current situation, such content distribution / content-added SNS provides an active platform for diverse creators, especially promoting the early discovery of talented young creators (young YouTube users, etc.).

[0006] In the future, it is foreseeable that the further application of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will continue to be promoted. Considering this situation, it is hoped that users of this younger age group will start to apply and become familiar with blockchain technology (fungible and non-fungible tokens) as soon as possible. However, since it is necessary to open an account when starting to use it, there is currently no system that is easy for younger users to start using.

[0007] Patent document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-152815. Summary of the Invention

[0008] [Technical Issues] Therefore, the technical problem of the present invention is to provide a communication system that is easy to use by user groups unfamiliar with blockchain technology, especially younger users, and that can assign non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to user-generated electronic content data, enabling them to be exchanged with each other, thereby promoting its application.

[0009] [Technical Solution] To address this technical problem, this disclosure provides a communication system for multiple users, comprising a distributed ledger unit, a communication management unit, and multiple user information terminals interconnected based on information communication technology. In this communication system, the distributed ledger unit, constructed based on distributed ledger technology, generates and stores fungible and non-fungible tokens according to instructions from users via the user information terminals, and sends and receives fungible and / or non-fungible tokens between users. Each user information terminal has a user-specific wallet unit for managing the fungible and non-fungible tokens, and can send instructions to the distributed ledger unit, based on user input, to generate and store fungible and / or non-fungible tokens, and to send and receive fungible and / or non-fungible tokens between users. The communication management unit can acquire, statistically analyze, and output information related to the processing results of the fungible and / or non-fungible tokens in the distributed ledger unit.

[0010] In another embodiment, the wallet section of the user information terminal is equipped with an authentication section, through which the user's authentication information is registered, saved, and queried.

[0011] In another embodiment, the fungible tokens generated by the distributed ledger are used to sell or distribute to users as electronic cryptographic assets that can only be used within the communication system. In other words, within the virtual space of the communication system of the present invention, these electronic cryptographic assets function as so-called "electronic toy coins."

[0012] In another embodiment, the user information terminal can store electronic content data created by the user, and the wallet can manage the generation of non-fungible tokens as individual identification information for the electronic content data, the assignment of non-fungible tokens to the electronic content data, the public disclosure of electronic content data with non-fungible tokens, and the exchange of electronic content data with non-fungible tokens between users.

[0013] The Communications Management Department is able to obtain information related to the processing results of fungible and / or non-fungible tokens in the Distributed Ledger Department, and can generate rankings related to the generation, sending, and receiving of fungible and / or non-fungible tokens based on the obtained information, and output the rankings through the user information terminal.

[0014] In addition, the wallet can also generate web pages for receiving fungible and / or non-fungible tokens, as well as links to those web pages.

[0015] These communication systems are embodied in programs that can be executed within the system. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall diagram of the communication system of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram of a user information terminal used in the communication system of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the communication program used in this invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the communication program used in this invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a flowchart of the communication program used in this invention.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram of the communication management unit used in the communication system of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 This is an example of a display screen on a user information terminal in the working state of the communication system of the present invention (ranking display state and receiving frame setting state). Detailed Implementation

[0023] [Overview of Communication Systems] Figure 1 An overall diagram of the communication system of the present invention is shown. Figure 1 As shown, the communication system of the present invention consists of a distributed ledger unit, a communication management unit, and multiple user information terminals. These distributed ledger units, communication management units, and multiple user information terminals are interconnected based on information and communication technologies (such as the Internet communication network) and are able to send and receive data / information with each other.

[0024] [Overview of Distributed Ledger Department] First, let's explain the distributed ledger section. The distributed ledger section is constructed using DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) structure distributed ledger technology, also known as a DAG distributed ledger technology. It is represented by directed edges (arrows) originating from vertices, with one or more directed edges connecting vertices but not returning to the previous vertex. While blockchains have a structure where blocks are connected one-to-one, the DAG structure has directions but no limit on the number of consecutive blocks. In other words, the relationships between consecutive blocks in a DAG structure are not subject to additional constraints. Furthermore, it features user-specific Proof-of-Work (PoW) transactions that do not require mining by a miner. This overcomes the scalability, transaction processing speed, and mining fee (transaction fee) problems inherent in blockchain technology. As a result, there is no need to own crypto assets or open an account for those crypto assets. In particular, the communication system of this invention employs entangled DAG structure distributed ledger technology, making it easy for even younger users to begin using.

[0025] The distributed ledger unit connects to user information terminals and has the capability to generate / exchange (send / receive) fungible tokens (FTs) based on instructions from the user information terminals. The distributed ledger unit also has the capability to generate / exchange (send / receive) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on instructions from the user information terminals. The methods for generating / exchanging fungible and non-fungible tokens will be explained later in conjunction with the functions of the wallet units set up in each user information terminal.

[0026] [User Information Terminal Overview] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system of the present invention includes multiple user information terminals. Figure 1 The diagram shows a total of n user information terminals, from user information terminal 1 to user information terminal n. These user information terminals can be various devices such as smartphones, tablets, portable game consoles, non-portable game consoles, TV receivers, PCs, and other electronic information and communication terminals.

[0027] User information terminals are configured to communicate with the distributed ledger. Communication between each user information terminal and the distributed ledger can be conducted wirelessly or via wired connections through information communication networks such as the Internet. As shown in the figure, each user information terminal can send information / data to and receive information / data from the distributed ledger.

[0028] Furthermore, the user information terminals can communicate with the communications management department. Communication between the user information terminals and the communications management department can also be conducted wirelessly or via wired connections through information communication networks such as the Internet. As shown in the figure, each user information terminal can send information / data to the communications management department and receive information / data from the communications management department.

[0029] [Overview of the Communications Management Department] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication system of the present invention includes a communication management unit. As described above, the communication management unit is capable of communicating with each user information terminal and the distributed ledger unit. In other words, it is capable of sending and receiving information / data with each user information terminal / distributed ledger unit.

[0030] [Detailed Description of User Information Terminal] Next, according to Figure 2 Provide detailed information about the user information terminal, including the functions and operations of each component. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the user information terminal is equipped with a basic function section, an input section, an output section, and a wallet section.

[0031] [User Information Terminal - Basic Functions] The basic functional unit is the structural part used to implement the basic functions of a user information terminal, namely information processing, information storage / retrieval, and communication functions. For example, in the case of a user information terminal such as a smartphone, tablet, or PC, it includes units for performing information operations such as CPU processing, volatile / non-volatile memory, HDD, SSD, etc., for information storage, and communication units such as communication interfaces for communication with other devices / subsystems, that is, with the distributed ledger unit and the communication management unit.

[0032] [User Information Terminal - Wallet Department] like Figure 2 As shown, the user information terminal has a wallet unit (also known as an electronic wallet or e-wallet). This wallet unit can be used as an application that can be downloaded and installed on the user information terminal. The wallet unit functions as a tool for accessing the distributed ledger based on communication technology, performing various processes on the distributed ledger, and receiving information related to the results of those processes from the distributed ledger.

[0033] Therefore, the wallet department includes the authentication department, exchange processing technology department, FT management department, NFT management department, receiving box management department, and settlement department.

[0034] In addition to being an application downloaded / installed on user information terminals, the wallet can also be designed for online use.

[0035] [User Information Terminal, Wallet Department, Authentication Department] The authentication department is a structural component involved in the so-called authentication process for users of the communication system of the present invention. Users of the communication system of the present invention can include individuals, legal entities, organizations, etc. In the case of an individual user, the authentication department is configured to process the registration of personal information (name, affiliation, attributes, biometric information, etc.) as authentication information upon the user's first use, and thereafter process authentication for the user's login each time they use the communication system. In the case of a legal entity or organization, the authentication department is configured to register electronic authentication, electronic certificates, etc., as authentication information upon the first use, which can then be used for authentication each time the organization uses the communication system.

[0036] Therefore, the authentication department has structural elements capable of registering (upon first use, etc.) and authenticating (on subsequent logins, etc.) this information. Specifically, upon first use, the authentication department submits the authentication information entered by the user to the communication management department (described later). The communication management department records and saves this authentication information. Details of this process will be explained later. Furthermore, when a user subsequently logs in using this communication system, the authentication department is configured to accept the user's input of authentication information, query the authentication information recorded / saved in the communication management department, verify both, and determine whether login is possible. The authentication department may also be configured to perform authentication not based on cooperation with the communication management department, but rather based on cooperation with the distributed ledger department. It should be noted that the recording / management of authentication information is not limited to this method.

[0037] Figure 3 The flowcharts shown below provide a more detailed overview of the initial login process and subsequent login procedures. You can also follow these flowcharts for initial registration and subsequent login authentication.

[0038] [User Information Terminal, Wallet Department, Exchange Processing Technology Department] The wallet department has an exchange processing technology department. This department, through the wallet department, enables direct P2P communication between user accounts using DEX and Layer 2 technology to send and receive fungible and non-fungible tokens. Therefore, the keys for each token are managed individually by each user account.

[0039] [User Information Terminal, Wallet Department, FT Management Department] The wallet department also includes a fungible token (FT) management department. The fungible token management department is responsible for managing the generation (purchase), sending and receiving (exchanging) of fungible tokens, as well as the confirmation of these histories / results.

[0040] The purchase (generation) of fungible tokens through the FT Management Department proceeds as follows: The user information terminal accepts the input of the desired quantity of fungible tokens via the input department (described later), and the user can pay the corresponding reward. Reward payment is processed through the settlement department. Once settlement is confirmed through the settlement department, the FT Management Department processes the generation of fungible tokens through the distributed ledger department. Specifically, the wallet identification information allocated to each wallet, the registration information (personal or corporate information) registered in each wallet through the authentication department, and the accompanying information are encrypted as ownership and affiliation information of the fungible tokens, recorded and stored in the distributed ledger department, and then a key is issued. This guarantees and proves the ownership and affiliation of the fungible tokens. The generation of fungible tokens is performed, for example, using DAG-structured distributed ledger technology, and therefore no transaction fees are incurred.

[0041] A certain amount of alternative tokens can be issued free of charge when the communication system of the present invention is first used (such as during the initial authentication mentioned above).

[0042] Additionally, a cap could be set on the total issuance of fungible tokens. For example, the cap could be aligned with the global GDP at that viscosity.

[0043] The FT Management Department exchanges (sends and receives) fungible tokens as follows: When a user inputs an instruction to send a fungible token into the user's terminal, the FT Management Department first authenticates the user through the wallet department's authentication department. During user authentication, the authentication information of the registered individual, legal entity, or organization is used. This determines the source of the fungible token. Next, the affiliation information of the recipient of the fungible token is determined. The affiliation information of the recipient is determined using the recipient user's wallet identification information, the authentication information of the fungible token recipient (personal information, legal entity information, organization information), and any accompanying information. This information is then encrypted, recorded, and stored in the distributed ledger department. A key is then issued, thereby guaranteeing and proving the ownership and affiliation of the fungible token, completing the sending and receiving of the fungible token.

[0044] Figure 3 The document provides a detailed flowchart illustrating the procedures related to the purchase, delivery, and exchange of fungible tokens for reference. You can also follow this flowchart to perform the purchase, delivery, and exchange of fungible tokens.

[0045] [User Information Terminal, Wallet Department, NFT Management Department] Furthermore, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Management Department is set up within the Wallet Department. This department generates NFTs, assigns NFTs to electronic content data, stores NFTs, and manages information bulletin boards related to NFTs.

[0046] [NFT generation and assignment] The generation of non-fungible tokens through the NFT Management Department proceeds as follows: Users first prepare any electronic content data they create and assign it to the NFT Management Department with related information. The NFT Management Department encrypts the assigned electronic data, wallet identification information assigned to various wallets, registration information (individual or corporate information) registered with each wallet through the authentication department, timestamp information (NFT generation and assignment date and time), and accompanying information to form non-fungible token information. This information is recorded and stored in the distributed ledger department, and then a key is issued. This generates a non-fungible token and assigns it to the electronic content data, thus guaranteeing / proving that the electronic content data is the user's unique and irreplaceable data and their ownership / ownership. For example, non-fungible token generation and assignment can be performed using DAG structure distributed ledger technology, thus avoiding transaction fees. Various methods can be considered to implement NFT generation / assignment in practical application software (such as setting up NFT generation and assignment tool buttons in the application software used on the user's information terminal).

[0047] [NFT Storage] The NFT management area can include a space for storing electronic content data. This space can be, for example, an electronic information recording unit such as a semiconductor device memory. This space can store the electronic content data of the NFTs that have been assigned non-fungible tokens (NFTs) through the methods described above. Alternatively, this space can also be located outside the NFT management area. Various methods can be considered to implement NFT storage in actual application software (such as adding an NFT storage button to the application software used on the user's information terminal).

[0048] [The Publication and Management of NFTs] The NFT Management Department has the function of managing whether electronic content data endowed with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) can be made public. Specifically, this function is implemented in cooperation with the Receiving Frame Management Department, described later. For example, the NFT Management Department may have the function of creating a bulletin board (public webpage, etc.) for electronic data endowed with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and a link to that bulletin board. It is possible to publish this bulletin board and link on the electronic bulletin board of the Receiving Frame Management Department, described later. Various methods can be considered to implement the public disclosure of NFTs in actual application software (such as setting an NFT bulletin board button in the application software used on user information terminals).

[0049] [Exchange of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Fungible Tokens (FTs)] In the aforementioned bulletin board for electronic data endowed with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a link can be set to access the "Receive Box" (described later). This establishes a connection between the electronic data endowed with NFTs and the Receive Box. The Receive Box allows specifying a quantity of fungible tokens equivalent to the reward received through exchange for the electronic data endowed with NFTs (the quantity of fungible tokens a user must provide to receive the electronic data endowed with NFTs). If a user wishing to receive the electronic data endowed with NFTs inputs a quantity of fungible tokens equivalent to the specified quantity, user authentication is performed by the authentication department to determine the owners of the non-fungible tokens and fungible tokens. Then, the exchange processing technology department instructs the distributed ledger department to send and receive (exchange) the fungible / non-fungible tokens. The distributed ledger department performs owner change processing for the fungible / non-fungible tokens and returns the result to each user's wallet. Thus, the exchange of non-fungible tokens and fungible tokens is completed.

[0050] Figure 4 , Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the procedure for exchanging non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and fungible tokens (FTs) is provided for reference. Of course, these flowcharts can also be followed when exchanging NFTs and FTs.

[0051] [User Information Terminal, Wallet Department, Receiver Management Department] The wallet also includes a receiving box management section. In this context, the term "receiving box" is used at least to refer to a structural component that has the functionality to receive fungible tokens and / or exchange fungible tokens and / or non-fungible tokens. In other words, the "receiving box" has the functionality to receive fungible tokens FT and / or non-fungible tokens from other users, and such a receiving box is set up as a unique receiving box for each user.

[0052] For example, the receiver box management department has the function of generating a webpage that functions as a "receiver box". This webpage can be created within the communication management department described later or on any other webpage. The receiver box management department can create this receiver box webpage and generate hyperlink URLs, link buttons, and / or matrix QR codes pointing to that page. These hyperlink URLs, link buttons, and / or matrix QR codes can be set in various user-used social networking services, video publishing services, blogs, comment sections, etc.

[0053] The receiving box management department has the function of displaying and generating receiving boxes that explicitly state their purpose of use. For example, when the receiving box is created as a webpage, the webpage displays the purpose of use of the receiving box, that is, the purpose of sending the fungible tokens that the user sends to the owner of the receiving box via the receiving box. The purpose of sending can be considered as follows: (1) sending fungible tokens for the purpose of supporting the activities of the receiving box owner (support purpose); (2) sending for the purpose of exchanging electronic data with non-fungible tokens owned by the user who owns the receiving box (exchange purpose); (3) sending for the purpose of exchanging electronic data with non-fungible tokens owned by the user who owns the receiving box with a scheme to provide the most fungible tokens (competitive sending purpose). In other words, the webpage can be constructed so that the user sending the fungible tokens can choose which of the three purposes they want to send the fungible tokens for.

[0054] The receiver box management unit may have the function of preventing the missetting of hyperlink URLs, link buttons and / or two-dimensional matrix codes pointing to the receiver box.

[0055] In a webpage that is formed as a receiving box, a link can be set to a webpage that publicly displays the electronic data (electronic content data) that contains the receiving box.

[0056] The receiving frame management unit is connected to the FT management unit, and the exchange of fungible tokens is performed through the receiving frame management unit. Specifically, the receiving frame management unit is configured so that other users can input the number of fungible tokens received from other users. In other words, when the number of fungible tokens that the receiving side (the receiving frame setter) should receive is input through this input function, the aforementioned exchange of fungible tokens is performed.

[0057] [Exchange of comments / messages based on the receiving box management department] The receiving box management department can also have the function of exchanging comments / messages with other users. For example, the exchange of comments / messages could be realized through an electronic bulletin board that can post text, pictures, photos, audio, video, comments, and messages. This bulletin board could also have the function of blocking malicious submissions from other users and identifying the submitter of the malicious submission.

[0058] [Based on the collection user registration in the receiving box management department] The receiving box management department may have the following settings: settings for registering other users to favorite (so-called "following"), or when a user is registered as a user to favorite by other users (following), settings related to direct exchange of messages between users (private messages), and settings related to event notifications for users to favorite (followers / followers).

[0059] [A language-free environment based on the receiver management department] The receiver management department, through collaboration with an external automatic translation system, can create a language-free environment. This allows for the exchange of messages / comments on the aforementioned electronic bulletin board, and direct message exchange between registered users, without relying on language. Furthermore, Figure 4 and Figure 5 A flowchart is shown for the procedure used by the receiving box. Of course, various processing of the receiving box can be performed according to these flowcharts.

[0060] [Communications Management Department] Next, based on Figure 6 This invention describes the communication management unit of the communication system. (For example...) Figure 6 As shown, the Communication Management Department can consist of a Basic Functions Department, a User Management Department, a Communication Functions Department, and a Ranking Functions Department. Furthermore, examples of the Communication Management Department and the Distributed Ledger Department forming other structural elements are illustrated here, but of course, the Distributed Ledger Department can also undertake all or part of the functions / structure of the Communication Management Department described below.

[0061] [Communications Management Department - Basic Functions Department] The basic functional unit is the part that performs the basic functions of the communication management unit. For example, the communication management unit may be configured as a server on a network. In this case, the basic functional unit includes structural elements responsible for the basic functions of the server, namely, units such as CPUs that perform information processing / computation, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, HDDs, SSDs, etc., for storing information, and information communication units for exchanging information with user information terminals and the distributed ledger unit.

[0062] [Communications Management Department & User Management Department] The communication management department includes a user management department. This user management department manages information related to users of the communication system of this invention. For example, the user management department manages the authentication information of each user. When a user first uses the communication system of this invention, the authentication information registered through the authentication department of the user information terminal can be saved and recorded in the user management department. In this case, when the user uses the system a second time or subsequent times, the user management department responds to a reference to the authentication information from the authentication department of the user information terminal.

[0063] [Communications Management Department & Ranking Function Department] The Communications Management Department also includes a Ranking Function Department. This department generates and publishes various rankings. These rankings are generated from the sending and receiving information of fungible / non-fungible tokens. Therefore, the Ranking Function Department has an Information Acquisition Department. This Information Acquisition Department can, for example, be configured as a typical browser (exploration) script. In other words, the Information Acquisition Department can connect with the Distributed Ledger Department via information communication technology to acquire and store information related to the fungible / non-fungible tokens stored and recorded in the Distributed Ledger Department, particularly information related to their sending and receiving, and accompanying information.

[0064] The ranking department also includes an information aggregation department. This department connects to the information acquisition department, receives information obtained by the acquisition department, and aggregates various rankings based on this information.

[0065] As for rankings compiled / analyzed by the information aggregation department, they could consider rankings such as: the ranking of the number of fungible tokens sent and received; the ranking of the number of people sending fungible tokens to the receiving box; the ranking of the amount of fungible tokens purchased through donations / investments by legal entities / individuals; the ranking of total fungible token holdings (acquired + purchased); and rankings related to fungible tokens, such as category classification, affiliation classification, and attribute classification. Furthermore, user-specified / customized rankings are also possible. In other words, the rankings compiled / analyzed by the information aggregation department are not limited to those set / provided by the communication system as described above; various rankings can be compiled / analyzed according to user preferences.

[0066] The ranking function department also includes an information output department. The information output department receives ranking information summarized / analyzed by the information aggregation department and, according to instructions from the user information terminal, outputs / sends it to the user information terminal. It should be noted that... Figure 4 A flowchart illustrating the procedure for generating and outputting rankings is provided for reference. Of course, rankings can also be generated / outputted following this flowchart.

[0067] The information output unit of the ranking function can also output information other than ranking information. In other words, the information output unit can output / send information to the user information terminal such as: the total operating cost of the communication system of the present invention, the total amount of fungible tokens issued, the total amount of fungible tokens issued based on purchases of fungible tokens, the purchase rate of fungible tokens based on major currencies (Japanese yen, US dollar, euro, yuan, and other legal currencies of major countries), and the total amount of fungible tokens used in real time (e.g., automatically updated every 5 minutes).

[0068] According to the communication system of the present invention, users can receive or purchase fungible tokens issued by the system's provider, which function as cryptographic assets within the system. Furthermore, users can generate non-fungible tokens using the communication system of the present invention, assign them to their own created digital content (electronic content data), and then transfer (send) them to other users. The uniqueness of the electronic content data is guaranteed by the assigned non-fungible tokens. Users can also easily exchange electronic content data assigned non-fungible tokens with fungible tokens as cryptographic assets. Moreover, users can simply gift fungible tokens to users who are creators of digital content (electronic content data) out of a desire to support them. Furthermore, the history of sending and receiving fungible and non-fungible tokens can be managed, summarized, and sorted, thus enabling the early discovery of outstanding creators, excellent works, and those who provide more support to such creators.

[0069] Using ToyCoin, a toy-like crypto asset fungible token, and ToyBasket, a digital wallet receiving box, users of all ages and genders can engage in activities such as "trading communication and works, supporting and thanking others, expressing interest, discovering and cultivating talents, sponsoring and building corporate image, and easily acquiring NFTs." They can freely experience and learn about real-world crypto assets, NFTs, and digital wallets in the virtual reality (metaverse) without having to worry about real taxes or money issues. This experience includes rehearsals of potential dangerous situations involving these assets.

[0070] As described above, the present invention has been disclosed through embodiments. The description and drawings that form part of this disclosure are not intended to limit the invention thereto. Based on this disclosure, those skilled in the art will be able to recognize various alternative embodiments, examples, and techniques. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is determined from the foregoing description according to the features covered by the appropriate claimed scope.

Claims

1. An information processing method of executing a generation step, a transaction step, an acquisition step, a ranking data generation step, and an output step by an information processing apparatus that has a distributed ledger section configured with a DAG structure distributed ledger technology that uses a directed acyclic graph (DAG), the information processing method comprising: in the generation step, generating a non-fungible token that is given to electronic content data that is usable in a communication system that uses the DAG structure distributed ledger technology, and a fungible token of a toy that is usable without opening an account by using the DAG structure distributed ledger technology; in the transaction step, causing, in the distributed ledger section that manages the non-fungible token and the fungible token of the toy, a user who has the non-fungible token given to the electronic content data and a user who has the fungible token of the toy to make a transaction in a virtual reality field; in the acquisition step, acquiring information about a processing result of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy; in the ranking data generation step, generating ranking data about at least any one of generation, transmission, and reception of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy, based on the acquired information; and in the output step, outputting the generated ranking data.

2. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein: the acquisition step includes: acquiring information about a transmission and reception of the fungible token of the toy saved in the distributed ledger section, the information about the transmission and reception including information about a destination of transmitting the fungible token selected by the user through a user information terminal operated by the user; and acquiring, through the user information terminal, a swap destination from a plurality of transmission destinations including a swap destination that is a destination of exchanging electronic data to which a non-fungible token possessed by another user is given, and a cheering destination that is a destination of cheering another user.

3. The information processing method according to claim 2, wherein: the ranking data generation step includes: based on the acquired information about the destination of transmitting the fungible token selected by the user, performing a count of ranking about at least any one of cheering and thanks, heart, talent development, and sponsor development.

4. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein: the ranking data generation step includes: based on the acquired information, performing a count about an order of a transmission and reception amount of the fungible token of the toy, or a count about an order from many to few of a number of persons who transmitted the fungible token of the toy to a reception frame.

5. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein: the ranking data generation step includes: based on the acquired information, performing a count about various rankings corresponding to user preferences.

6. The information processing method according to claim 1, wherein: the information processing apparatus further executes: giving the generated non-fungible token to digital content created by a user. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ exchange the digital content to which the non-fungible token is assigned with the fungible token of the toy; and output the digital content to which the non-fungible token is assigned to other users.

7. A computer-readable storage medium that causes an information processing apparatus to execute a generation step, a transaction step, an acquisition step, a ranking data generation step, and an output step, the information processing apparatus including a distributed ledger section configured using a DAG-structured distributed ledger technology that uses a directed acyclic graph (DAG), in the generation step, a non-fungible token assigned to electronic content data that is usable in a communication system using the DAG-structured distributed ledger technology, and a fungible token of a toy that is usable by using the DAG-structured distributed ledger technology without opening an account are generated; in the transaction step, in the distributed ledger section that manages the non-fungible token and the fungible token, a user who owns the non-fungible token assigned to the electronic content data and a user who owns the fungible token of the toy are caused to transact in a virtual reality field; in the acquisition step, information about a processing result of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy is acquired; in the ranking data generation step, ranking data about at least any one of generation, transmission, and reception of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy is generated based on the acquired information; and in the output step, the generated ranking data is output.

8. An information processing apparatus including a distributed ledger section configured using a DAG-structured distributed ledger technology that uses a directed acyclic graph (DAG), the information processing apparatus including: a generation section that generates a non-fungible token assigned to electronic content data that is usable in a communication system using the DAG-structured distributed ledger technology, and a fungible token of a toy that is usable by using the DAG-structured distributed ledger technology without opening an account; a transaction section that, in the distributed ledger section that manages the non-fungible token and the fungible token, causes a user who owns the non-fungible token assigned to the electronic content data and a user who owns the fungible token of the toy to transact in a virtual reality field; an acquisition section that acquires information about a processing result of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy; a ranking data generation section that generates ranking data about at least any one of generation, transmission, and reception of the non-fungible token and / or the fungible token of the toy based on the acquired information; and an output section that outputs the generated ranking data. ​

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