Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method and a program, which allow for grasping the environmental impact of the amounts of CO2 emission, reduction, etc., caused by a product.SOLUTION: According to an aspect of the present invention, an information processing device is provided. The information processing device comprises a control unit. The control unit causes environmental parameter information of a specific product to be displayed on a screen for purchasing the product. The environmental parameter information is information on a parameter indicative of a degree of environmental impact of greenhouse effect gas caused by the product.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an apparatus that acquires information on the amount of CO2 reduction using the carbon footprint of purchased goods when shopping using electronic money outside.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] There is a need to grasp the environmental impact such as the amount of CO2 emissions and reduction amount caused by products regardless of whether electronic money is used or not, as in the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, and a technology for this is required.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program capable of grasping the environmental impact such as the amount of CO2 emissions and reduction amount caused by products.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, an information processing apparatus is provided. This information processing apparatus includes a control unit. The control unit causes the environmental parameter information of a product to be displayed on a screen for purchasing a specific product. The environmental parameter information is information on parameters indicating the degree of influence of greenhouse gases caused by the product on the environment.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0007] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the system configuration of the information processing system 1000. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of server computer 100. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of client computer 200. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the functional configuration of server computer 100. [Figure 5] This is an example of an activity diagram showing the operation flow of information processing system 1000. [Figure 6] This is an example of the search results screen 300. [Figure 7] This is an example of product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 8] This is an example of a configuration in which a reference environment parameter image 420a is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 9] This is an example of a configuration in which environmental parameter information 421 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 10] This is an example of a configuration in which purchase type environment parameter information 454 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 11] This is an example of a configuration in which evaluation environment parameter information 474 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 12] This is an example of how business activity environment parameter information 475 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 13] This is an example of how environmental parameter information for related products is displayed on a product screen 400 used to refer to a specific product. [Figure 14] This is an example of a configuration in which environmental parameter information 487 for related products is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. [Figure 15]This is an example of 500 pre-purchase screens for buying a specific product. [Figure 16] This is an example of the post-purchase screen 600 that appears after a product is purchased. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The various features shown in the embodiments below can be combined with each other.

[0009] Incidentally, the program for implementing the software appearing in this embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable medium, or it may be provided so that it can be downloaded from an external server, or it may be provided so that the program is launched on an external computer and its functions are realized on a client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

[0010] Furthermore, in this embodiment, "part" may include, for example, hardware resources implemented by circuits in a broad sense, and the information processing of software that can be specifically realized by these hardware resources. In addition, various types of information are handled in this embodiment, and these types of information can be represented, for example, by the physical values ​​of signal values ​​representing voltage and current, the high or low values ​​of signal values ​​as a set of binary bits composed of 0s or 1s, or by quantum superposition (so-called qubits), and communication and calculations can be performed on circuits in a broad sense.

[0011] In addition, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by appropriately combining at least a circuit, circuitry, a processor, a memory, etc. That is, it includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a simple programmable logic device (SPLD), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA)), etc.

[0012] [Embodiment 1] First, components included in this embodiment will be sequentially described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0013] 1. System Configuration of Information Processing System 1000 In this section, the system configuration of the information processing system 1000 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

[0014] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the information processing system 1000. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1000 includes a server computer 100 and client computers 200 (for example, client computer 200A, client computer 200B, ···, client computer 200n), and these are connected through a network N. The server computer 100 is configured to be able to communicate with the client computers 200 via the network N. Thereby, the server computer 100 can transmit or receive various information with each computer mutually. Note that the server computer 100 and the client computers 200 are an example of information processing apparatuses. Note that the client computer 200 may be any of a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet-type computer, a smartphone, etc.

[0015] 2. Hardware Configuration Next, the hardware configurations of the server computer 100 and the client computers 200 of the present embodiment will be described while referring to FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0016] 2.1. Hardware Configuration of Server Computer 100 Figure 2 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the server computer 100. As shown in Figure 2, the server computer 100 has a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a communication unit 130, and these components are electrically connected via a communication bus inside the server computer 100. The server computer 100 executes an information processing method according to the embodiment. Such an information processing method is an information processing method executed by an information processing device. The information processing method displays environmental parameter information of a product on a screen for purchasing a specific product. Environmental parameter information is parameter information that indicates the degree to which greenhouse gases caused by the product have an impact on the environment. Environmental parameter information will be described in detail later. In this embodiment, the server computer 100 is an information processing device that manages an e-commerce site. Here, the server computer 100 may manage a mall-type e-commerce site formed by the collection of multiple e-commerce sites, such as a shopping mall. More specifically, the server computer 100 may manage a marketplace-type or tenant-type mall-type e-commerce site.

[0017] [Control Unit 110] The control unit 110 performs processing and control of the overall operation related to the server computer 100. The control unit 110 is, for example, a Central Processing Unit (CPU). The control unit 110 reads a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 120 and executes processing based on the program, thereby realizing various functions related to the server computer 100, such as the processing shown in Figure 5, which will be described later. Note that the control unit 110 is not limited to being a single unit, and may be implemented with multiple control units 110 for each function, or a combination thereof.

[0018] [Storage section 120] The storage unit 120 stores various types of information as defined above. This can be implemented, for example, as a storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD) that stores various programs related to the server computer 100 executed by the control unit 110, or as memory such as random access memory (RAM) that stores temporarily necessary information (arguments, arrays, etc.) related to program calculations. The storage unit 120 stores various programs, variables, and data used by the control unit 110 when it executes processing based on the programs related to the server computer 100 executed by the control unit 110. The storage unit 120 is an example of a storage medium.

[0019] [Communications Section 130] The communication unit 130 preferably uses wired communication methods such as USB, IEEE1394, Thunderbolt®, and wired LAN network communication, but may also include wireless LAN network communication, mobile communication such as LTE / 3G / 4G / 5G, and Bluetooth® communication as needed. In other words, it is more preferable to implement it as a collection of these multiple communication methods. That is, the server computer 100 may communicate various information from the outside via the communication unit 130.

[0020] 2.2. Hardware configuration of client computer 200 Figure 3 shows an example of the hardware configuration of the client computer 200. As shown in Figure 3, the client computer 200 has a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, a communication unit 230, an input unit 240, and a display unit 250, and these components are electrically connected within the client computer 200 via a communication bus. The client computer 200 performs processing according to the embodiment. For details on the control unit 210, storage unit 220, and communication unit 230 of the client computer 200, please refer to the control unit 110, storage unit 120, and communication unit 130 of the server computer 100.

[0021] [Input section 240] The input unit 240 may be included in the casing of the client computer 200 or it may be external. For example, the input unit 240 may be integrated with the display unit 250 and implemented as a touch panel. If it is a touch panel, the user can input tap operations, swipe operations, etc. Of course, instead of a touch panel, switch buttons, a mouse, a QWERTY keyboard, etc. may be used. In other words, the input unit 240 receives input based on operations performed by the user. This input is transmitted as a command signal to the control unit 210 via the communication bus, and the control unit 210 can perform predetermined control or calculations as needed.

[0022] [Display section 250] The display unit 250 is capable of displaying images. The display unit 250 may be included in the casing of the client computer 200, for example, or it may be externally mounted. The display unit 250 displays a graphical user interface (GUI) screen that can be operated by the user. This is preferably implemented by using display devices such as CRT displays, liquid crystal displays, organic EL displays, and plasma displays, depending on the type of client computer 200.

[0023] 3. Functional configuration of server computer 100 Next, the functional configuration will be explained with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server computer 100. The receiving unit 111, display control unit 112, and transmission unit 113, which will be described next, are systems in which information processing by software (stored in the storage unit 120) is concretely realized by hardware (control unit 110). [Reception Desk 111] The reception unit 111 receives instructions transmitted from the client computer 200 via the communication unit 130 of the server computer 100 and the network N.

[0024] [Display Control Unit 112] The display control unit 112 controls the information to be displayed on the screen, which is an example of the display unit 250 of the client computer 200, based on the received instructions.

[0025] [Transmitter 113] The transmitting unit 113 transmits information to be displayed on the display unit 250 of the client computer 200 to the client computer 200 via the network N and the communication unit 130 of the server computer 100.

[0026] [Purchase Processing Unit 114] The purchase processing unit 114 transmits to the seller a confirmation of the purchase and personal information such as the user's address, based on the purchase instruction from the client computer 200. Furthermore, the purchase processing unit 114 stores the user's purchase history in the storage unit 120 of the server computer 100.

[0027] 4. Information Processing Methods Next, the information processing according to this embodiment will be explained using Figures 5 to 16. In this embodiment, the information displayed on the screen of the display unit 250, which allows users to recognize environmental parameter information such as CO2 emissions related to products on an e-commerce site, will be described.

[0028] 4.1. Overview of Information Processing First, an overview of the operation of the information processing system 1000 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 5 is an example of an activity diagram showing the flow of operation of the information processing system 1000. The following explanation will follow each activity in the activity diagram shown in Figure 5.

[0029] (Activity A1) The control unit 210 of the client computer 200 accepts user operations to access the web page of a specific product on the e-commerce site via the input unit 240. For example, as described later in Figure 6, the control unit 210 accepts access operations when specific search result objects 321, 322, 323, and 324 are selected via the input unit 240 within the search results screen 300. In another embodiment, the control unit 210 accepts access operations when the URL of the web page of that specific product on the e-commerce site is specified via the input unit 240.

[0030] (Activity A2) When the control unit 210 of the client computer 200 receives an instruction to access the web page of a specific product, it sends a request to access the web page of that specific product to the server computer 100 via the communication unit 230 and the network N.

[0031] (Activity A3) The reception unit 111 receives requests from client computers 200 to access specific products.

[0032] (Activity A4) Upon receiving an access request, the display control unit 112 controls the information on the screen to display a product screen 400 (the product screen 400 is described in detail in Figure 7) related to the purchase of a specific product. The display control unit 112 also displays environmental parameter information for the product on the product screen 400 for purchasing a specific product. Here, environmental parameter information is information about parameters that indicate the degree to which greenhouse gases caused by the product have an impact on the environment. In this embodiment, the environmental parameter information is information about CO2 emissions caused by the product. As a variation, the greenhouse gas caused by the product may be something other than CO2, for example, methane, nitrous oxide, or chlorofluorocarbons. Preferably, the screen displays details of the environmental parameter information. Details of the environmental parameter information are information that displays parameters indicating the degree to which greenhouse gases caused by the product have an impact on the environment, in the form of text, tables, graphs, images, etc. Specific examples will be described in detail later.

[0033] (Activity A5) The transmission unit 113 transmits information from the product screen 400 regarding the purchase of a specific product to the client computer 200.

[0034] (Activity A6) The control unit 210 of the client computer 200 receives information about the product screen 400 related to the purchase of a specific product from the server computer 100 via the network N and the communication unit 230. The control unit 210 displays the information about the product screen 400 related to the purchase of the specific product on the display unit 250.

[0035] (Activities A7 and A8) The control unit 210 of the client computer 200 receives a predetermined operation on the product screen 400 via the user's operation on the input unit 240. If the predetermined operation is to display environmental parameter information, the process proceeds to activity A9 (described in detail later using Figures 8 to 14); if it is a purchase instruction, the process proceeds to activity A14 (described in detail later using Figure 16).

[0036] (Activity A9) In activities A7 and A8, when an operation to display environmental parameter information for a specific product is received, the control unit 210 of the client computer 200 transmits information regarding that operation to the server computer 100 via the communication unit 230 and the network N.

[0037] (Activity A10) The reception unit 111 receives information about operations from the client computer 200.

[0038] (Activity A11) When information regarding the operation is received, the display control unit 112 controls the information on the product screen 400 to display environmental parameter information. The displayed product screen 400 will be described in detail later using Figures 8 to 14.

[0039] (Activity A12) The transmission unit 113 transmits the information from the product screen 400, which displays environmental parameter information, to the client computer 200.

[0040] (Activity A13) The control unit 210 of the client computer 200 receives information from the server computer 100 regarding the product screen 400 displaying environmental parameter information via the network N and the communication unit 230. The control unit 210 displays the product screen 400 displaying environmental parameter information on the display unit 250. After that, the control unit 210 proceeds to activity 7.

[0041] (Activity A14) In activities A7 and A8, when an instruction to purchase a specific product is received, the control unit 210 of the client computer 200 transmits the instruction to the server computer 100 via the communication unit 230 and the network N. Although omitted in this activity, a pre-purchase screen 500 as shown in Figure 15 may be displayed before activity A14 to insert a purchase confirmation process.

[0042] (Activity A15) The reception unit 111 receives purchase instructions from the client computer 200.

[0043] (Activity A16) Upon receiving a purchase instruction, the purchase processing unit 114 sends a report that a purchase has been made and the user's personal information to the vendor. Furthermore, the purchase processing unit 114 stores the user's purchase history in the storage unit 120 of the server computer 100.

[0044] (Activity A17) The display control unit 112 displays a post-purchase screen 600 indicating that the purchase has been completed. At this time, environmental parameter information may also be displayed on the post-purchase screen 600. The post-purchase screen 600 that is displayed will be described in detail later with reference to Figure 16.

[0045] (Activity A18) The transmission unit 113 sends information from the post-purchase screen 600, which indicates that the purchase has been completed, to the client computer 200.

[0046] (Activity A19) The control unit 210 of the client computer 200 receives information from the server computer 100 via the network N and the communication unit 230, which is a post-purchase screen 600 indicating that the purchase has been completed. The control unit 210 then displays the information from the post-purchase screen 600, which is indicating that the purchase has been completed, on the display unit 250.

[0047] 4.2. Details of Information Processing Next, we will explain the details of the information processing using Figures 6 to 16.

[0048] First, we will explain the information processing performed on the search results screen 300 using Figure 6. Figure 6 is an example of the search results screen 300. The search results screen 300 is a screen that displays search results within an e-commerce site, and displays information on multiple products corresponding to the search keywords. The search results screen 300 includes a search keyword input area 310, a search results display area 320, and a related products display area 330.

[0049] The search keyword input area 310 is an area where keywords can be entered. The search results display area 320 is an area where the searched products are displayed as search result objects 321, 322, 323, and 324. The related products display area 330 is an area where products related to the searched keyword are displayed as related product objects 331 and 332.

[0050] First, let's explain the information processing required to display the search results screen 300. First, the reception unit 111 receives keyword input into the search keyword input area 310 and the execution of a search within the EC site from the client computer 200. Next, the control unit 110 of the server computer 100 acquires information on relevant and related products based on the keywords entered in the search keyword input area 310, and orders the acquired product information using a specific algorithm. At this time, the control unit 110 may perform the ordering based on environmental parameter information. That is, the control unit 110 may perform the ordering so that products with low total CO2 emissions are placed higher. Here, total CO2 emissions are the sum of CO2 emissions emitted at each stage of the product's lifecycle, and are also called carbon footprint. Furthermore, the display control unit 112 displays information on relevant and related products for the ordered keywords in the search results display area 320 and the related product display area 330. The transmission unit 113 transmits the latest search results screen 300 information to the client computer 200. This improves the visibility of products that have a significant environmental impact for the user.

[0051] Next, we will explain the information processing for displaying environmental parameter information 325 on the search results screen 300. First, the reception unit 111 receives the operation of cursor C on the search results screen 300 via the user's operation on the input unit 240. When the display control unit 112 detects that cursor C has been positioned at any search result object 321, 322, 323, 324 or any related product object 331, 332, the display control unit 112 displays the environmental parameter information 325 of the product at which cursor C is positioned. The displayed environmental parameter information 325 includes information on the total CO2 emissions of the product, the CO2 emissions per unit, and the CO2 emissions per unit price. Furthermore, the environmental parameter information 325 includes information on the difference between the total CO2 emissions of the product, the CO2 emissions per unit, and the CO2 emissions per unit price, and statistical quantities such as the mean, median, variance, standard deviation, minimum, and maximum values ​​of products within the category. From another perspective, the display control unit 112 displays the carbon footprint of the product where the cursor C is positioned. The transmission unit 113 transmits the latest search results screen 300 information to the client computer 200. In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the environmental parameter information 325 is displayed when the cursor C moves, but the display control unit 112 may always display the environmental parameter information 325 regardless of the position of the cursor C. This allows the user to consider browsing products based on the environmental parameter information.

[0052] Furthermore, the information processing for transitioning from the search results screen 300 to the product screen 400 shown in Figure 7 will be explained. First, the reception unit 111 accepts the selection of a search result object 321 via the user's operation on the input unit 240. If the selection of a search result object 322 is accepted, the display control unit 112 transitions the screen from the search results screen 300 to the product screen 400 shown in Figure 7. The transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This allows the user to refer to the product details based on the environmental parameter information.

[0053] Figure 7 shows an example of a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. The product screen 400 is a screen that displays information about a specific product in a list. The product screen 400 includes a product image selection area 410, a product image display area 420, a product information display area 430, a purchase button object 440, a comparison button object 441, a purchase method selection area 450, a product details display area 460, and an environmental parameter information display area 470. The information contained within these areas may be considered as product information.

[0054] The product image selection area 410 is an area where the product image to be displayed in the product image display area 420 can be selected. The product image selection area 410 includes multiple product image objects 411, 412, and 413 related to the product as product information. That is, the product information includes the product image. In this embodiment, the product image object 413 is an environmental parameter image related to environmental parameter information.

[0055] The product information display area 430 is the area where product information is displayed. The product information display area 430 includes product name information 431, quantity unit environmental parameter information 432, product price information 433, and price unit environmental parameter information 434. Product name information 431 and product price information 433 are the product name and price information for that product, respectively. In addition, quantity unit environmental parameter information 432 and price unit environmental parameter information 434 are environmental parameter information per quantity unit and price unit, respectively. Quantity unit environmental parameter information 432 and price unit environmental parameter information 434 are examples of third environmental parameter information. As a variation, environmental parameter information may be displayed in units of weight or volume.

[0056] The purchase button object 440 is an object for purchasing a product specified in the product information display area 430. The purchase button object 440 is configured to be selectable by clicking. The comparison button object 441 is an object for comparing the environmental parameter information of a product displayed in the product information display area 430 with the environmental parameter information within the same category. Here, the environmental parameter information within the same category may be, for example, a statistical quantity such as the average CO2 emission value of products within the same category, or a standard value estimated by other calculation formulas, or the environmental parameter information of a specific product such as a product previously viewed, a product added to favorites, or a product added to the cart. Upon receiving an operation of the comparison button object 441 by the user, the display control unit 112 displays the environmental parameter information within a category on the product screen 400. This allows the user to consider purchasing while comparing the CO2 emissions of different products.

[0057] The purchase method selection area 450 is an area configured to allow selection of the purchase method for a product specified in the product information display area 430. Here, the purchase method refers to the manner in which the product is purchased, and examples include the type, size, rank, quantity, and color of the product. In this embodiment, the size and flavor of instant ramen are selectable. The purchase method selection area 450 contains a plurality of purchase method objects 451, 452, and 453.

[0058] The product details display area 460 is an area where detailed information about the product is displayed. This area includes, for example, detailed product information such as ratings, size, manufacturer, and seller.

[0059] The environmental parameter information display area 470 is the area where the environmental parameter information of the product is displayed. The environmental parameter information display area 470 includes purchase unit environmental parameter information 471, tabular environmental parameter information 472, and process environmental parameter information 473. Purchase unit environmental parameter information 471 is the environmental parameter information for the purchase unit of the product. Tabular environmental parameter information 472 is environmental parameter information for each size of the product, summarized in a tabular format. Furthermore, process environmental parameter information 473 is the environmental parameter information for any process from the procurement of raw materials to disposal or recycling of the product. Here, any process from the procurement of raw materials to disposal or recycling may include at least each stage of the product's lifecycle: the procurement (materials, parts processing) stage, the product manufacturing stage, the product transportation stage, the use stage, and the collection, disposal, and recycling stages. Furthermore, process environmental parameter information 473 includes information on the names of the companies that perform the work for each process, such as "Cup Foods Co., Ltd." performing the product manufacturing stage. Furthermore, the process environment parameter information 473 may include information that further subdivides the process, or it may include multiple company names for a single process. Process environment parameter information 473 is an example of first environment parameter information.

[0060] In other words, the display control unit 112 displays detailed environmental parameter information for the product on the product screen 400. In Figure 7, the quantity unit environmental parameter information 432, the amount unit environmental parameter information 434, the purchase unit environmental parameter information 471, the tabular environmental parameter information 472, and the process environmental parameter information 473 are examples of detailed environmental parameter information. Furthermore, the display control unit 112 displays both the environmental parameter information and the product information on the product screen 400 in a way that allows for easy viewing. Specifically, the display control unit 112 displays both the product amount information 433 and the environmental parameter information on the product screen 400 in a way that allows for easy viewing. From another perspective, the display control unit 112 displays both the product name information 431 and the environmental parameter information on the product screen 400 in a way that allows for easy viewing. This allows users to consider purchasing a product while referring to the product information and its environmental parameter information.

[0061] The following paragraphs will describe the transition from the product screen 400 in Figure 7 to the product screens 400 in Figures 8 to 13. The reception unit 111 then accepts the selection of the product image object 412. The display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 8. The reception unit 111 also accepts the movement of the cursor C to the product image display area 420. At this time, the display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 9. Furthermore, the reception unit 111 accepts the movement of the cursor C to the purchase mode object 452. At this time, the display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 10. The reception unit 111 also accepts the movement of the cursor C to the process environment parameter information 473. The display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 11. Furthermore, the reception unit 111 accepts the selection of the product manufacturing environment parameter information 473a. The display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 12. Furthermore, the reception unit 111 receives requests to scroll the product screen 400. The display control unit 112 displays the product screen 400 shown in Figure 13.

[0062] Figure 8 shows an example of how a reference environment parameter image 420a is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. The reference environment parameter image 420a is an image in which the product image object 413 is enlarged and displayed with increased resolution. The product image object 413 relating to environment parameter information is also called an environment parameter image. The reference environment parameter image 420a is an example of the details of the environment parameter information. In this embodiment, only one environment parameter image is included, but any number of environment parameter images may be included. Furthermore, the environment parameter image may include environment parameter information in any format, such as text, tables, graphs, or illustrations.

[0063] In other words, the reception unit 111 receives the user's selection of an environmental parameter image from the client computer 200. When the display control unit 112 receives the selection of an environmental parameter image, it displays the selected reference environmental parameter image 420a in the product image display area 420. The transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. As a variation, the environmental parameter image may be a video. When the client computer 200 receives the user's selection of a video, the display control unit 112 plays the video in the product image display area 420. This allows the user to consider purchasing a product while referring to the environmental parameter information as an image of the product.

[0064] Figure 9 shows an example of how environmental parameter information 421 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 8, the product screen 400 in Figure 9 includes environmental parameter information 421 on top of the product image within the product image display area 420.

[0065] The reception unit 111 receives that the cursor C is located on the product image display area 420. The display control unit 112 overlays the environmental parameter information 421 onto the image on the product image display area 420. Here, the display control unit 112 displays the environmental parameter information 421 transparently onto the image on the product image display area 420. The display control unit 112 may also move the environmental parameter information 421 in accordance with the position of the cursor C as it moves on the product image display area 420. Furthermore, the display control unit 112 may display the environmental parameter information 421 so that it fits within the product image display area 420. The display control unit 112 may also control the display so that part or all of the environmental parameter information 421 is overlaid on the product image display area 420. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing the product while referring to both the product image and the environmental parameter information.

[0066] Figure 10 shows an example of how purchase type environmental parameter information 454 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 8, the product screen 400 in Figure 10 further includes purchase type environmental parameter information 454. Purchase type environmental parameter information 454 is environmental parameter information corresponding to the purchase type. Purchase type environmental parameter information 454 is an example of detailed environmental parameter information.

[0067] The reception unit 111 accepts the movement of cursor C to the purchase mode object 452. The display control unit 112 displays purchase mode objects 451, 452, and 453, which are the options for the purchase mode of the product, on the product screen 400. The reception unit 111 accepts the selection of purchase mode object 452 from the client computer 200. The display control unit 112 displays purchase mode environmental parameter information 454 near the purchase mode object 452 on the product screen 400. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. As a further modification, the display control unit 112 may also display the purchase mode environmental parameter information 454 on the product screen 400 in a manner included in the purchase mode object 452. Furthermore, as yet another modification, the display control unit 112 may also display the purchase mode environmental parameter information 454 in a manner included in the purchase mode object 452. This allows the user to consider purchasing a product while referring to both the purchase mode and the environmental parameter information.

[0068] Figure 11 shows an example of how evaluation environmental parameter information 474 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 8, the product screen 400 in Figure 11 further includes evaluation environmental parameter information 474. Evaluation environmental parameter information 474 is a difference from or relative evaluation of a predetermined statistical quantity related to the product. For example, evaluation environmental parameter information 474 may include, for a product identified in the product information display area 430, the result of a comparison with the average CO2 emissions within the category to which the product belongs, and information on the environmental impact such as global warming and contributions to the ecosystem from continuing to purchase the product. Evaluation environmental parameter information 474 is an example of detailed environmental parameter information.

[0069] The reception unit 111 receives confirmation that the cursor C is located over the purchase unit environmental parameter information 471. Upon receiving confirmation that the cursor C is located over the purchase unit environmental parameter information 471, the display control unit 112 displays the evaluation environmental parameter information 474 near the purchase unit environmental parameter information 471. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing a product while being specifically aware of its impact on the environment.

[0070] Figure 12 shows an example of how business activity environment parameter information 475 is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 8, the product screen 400 in Figure 12 further includes product manufacturing environment parameter information 473a and business activity environment parameter information 475. Product manufacturing environment parameter information 473a is an area that shows information related to product manufacturing within process environment parameter information 473 and is configured to be selectable. Process environment parameter information 473 may be configured to allow selection of stages other than the product manufacturing stage, such as the procurement (materials, parts processing) stage, the product transportation stage, the use stage, and the collection, disposal, and recycling stage. Business activity environment parameter information 475 is environmental parameter information resulting from the business activities of the company related to the product. Business activity environment parameter information 475 is environmental parameter information resulting from the business activities of the company itself, regardless of the product itself identified in the product information display area 430. Business activity environment parameter information 475 is an example of second-level environmental parameter information. Furthermore, business activity environment parameter information 475 is also an example of detailed environmental parameter information.

[0071] The reception unit 111 accepts the selection of product manufacturing environment parameter information 473a. If the selection of product manufacturing environment parameter information 473a is accepted, the display control unit 112 displays the environmental parameter information related to the company's business activities in relation to the product. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing the product while referring to the environmental parameter information attributable to the company itself.

[0072] Figure 13 is an example of how environmental parameter information for related products is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 8, Figure 13 further includes a related product display area 480 and an advertising area 490. That is, the product information includes information on multiple related products related to the product. The related product display area 480 includes related product objects 481a and 481b, purchase button objects 482a and 482b, related environmental parameter information 483, and environmental parameter details 484. The related product objects 481a and 481b are objects for related products related to the product identified in the product information display area 430. The purchase button objects 482a and 482b are objects for purchasing related products. The related environmental parameter information 483 is environmental parameter information that shows the CO2 emissions of related products. The environmental parameter details 484 is environmental parameter information that evaluates the difference in CO2 emissions between the product identified in the product information display area 430 and related products. In other words, the environmental parameter details 484 represent the difference from or relative to a predetermined statistical quantity relating to the product. The information contained within these related product display areas 480 and advertising areas 490 may be considered product information. The related environmental parameter information 483 and environmental parameter details 484 are examples of detailed environmental parameter information. The advertising area 490 is an area where any advertisement is displayed. The advertising area 490 may be configured to display environmental parameter information.

[0073] In this embodiment, the reception unit 111 receives a scroll of the product screen 400. Upon receiving the scroll of the product screen 400 and reaching a predetermined position, the display control unit 112 displays information on multiple related products and environmental parameter information for those related products together on the product screen 400 in a way that allows for easy viewing. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest information from the product screen 400 to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing related products while referring to both the related products and the environmental parameter information.

[0074] In this embodiment, the display control unit 112 controls the display order of multiple related products so that products with low CO2 emissions are easily visible to the user. Specifically, the display control unit 112 controls the position in which the information of a related product is displayed when the environmental parameter information of the related product meets certain conditions. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This guides the user to purchase more environmentally friendly products.

[0075] Figure 14 is an example of how the evaluation environmental parameter information 485 for a related product is displayed on a product screen 400 for referencing a specific product. Compared to Figure 13, Figure 14 includes the evaluation environmental parameter information 485. The evaluation environmental parameter information 485 is environmental parameter information relating to the difference from or relative evaluation of a predetermined statistic about the product. Specifically, the evaluation environmental parameter information 485 may include information about the degree of contribution of the related product to carbon offsetting. More specifically, the evaluation environmental parameter information 485 may include information about how much of the purchase price of the related product is used for carbon offsetting efforts. The evaluation environmental parameter information 485 is an example of the details of environmental parameter information.

[0076] The reception unit 111 accepts the movement of the cursor C to the related product object 481a. The display control unit 112 displays evaluation environment parameter information 485 related to the carbon offset of the product. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the latest product screen 400 information to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing a product while being aware of carbon offsets.

[0077] Next, Figure 15 will be used to explain the pre-purchase screen 500. To transition to the pre-purchase screen 500, the reception unit 111 accepts the selection of the purchase button object 440 on the product screen 400 in Figure 7. When the selection of the purchase button object 440 is accepted, the display control unit 112 displays the pre-purchase screen 500 shown in Figure 15. The pre-purchase screen 500 is a screen that displays the product being considered for purchase. This allows the user to consider purchasing the product while being mindful of carbon offsetting.

[0078] Figure 15 is an example of a pre-purchase screen 500 for purchasing a specific product. The pre-purchase screen 500 in Figure 15 includes a planned purchase product display area 510 and a recommended purchase product display area 520. The planned purchase product display area 510 is an area where information about the product to be purchased is displayed. The planned purchase product display area 510 includes total environmental parameter information 511. The total environmental parameter information 511 is information indicating the total CO2 emissions of the product to be purchased. The recommended purchase product display area 520 is an area where information about products that are recommended to be purchased in relation to the product to be purchased is displayed. The recommended purchase product display area 520 includes planned purchase product objects 521, 522, and 523, a bulk purchase button object 524, and evaluation environmental parameter information 525. The bulk purchase button object 524 is an object for purchasing the planned purchase product objects 521, 522, and 523 in bulk. The evaluation environmental parameter information 525 is environmental parameter information that proposes a carbon offset method. Here, carbon offsetting methods include, for example, purchasing carbon offset products, purchasing credits, and donation-based offsetting. Purchasing carbon offset products means buying products from manufacturers / sellers who are working to offset greenhouse gas emissions throughout the product's lifecycle. Purchasing credits means purchasing products with credits attached to support the offsetting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with daily life. Here, a credit refers to the amount of greenhouse gas emission reduction or absorption achieved elsewhere. Donation-based offsetting is a method in which purchasers are invited to participate with the aim of contributing or providing funds through the use of credits, and then purchase or invalidate the credits. Evaluation environmental parameter information 525 is an example of detailed environmental parameter information.

[0079] The reception unit 111 accepts the selection of the bulk purchase button object 524. Upon receiving the selection of the bulk purchase button object 524, the display control unit 112 displays the post-purchase screen 600 shown in Figure 16. Subsequently, the transmission unit 113 transmits the information of the post-purchase screen 600 to the client computer 200. This allows the user to consider purchasing products while being mindful of carbon offsetting.

[0080] Figure 16 is an example of a post-purchase screen 600 displayed after a product is purchased. The post-purchase screen 600 in Figure 16 includes a purchase history display area 610, evaluation environmental parameter information 620, and graph-format environmental parameter information 630. The purchase history display area 610 is the area where the purchase history information 611, 612, and 613 of the purchased product is displayed. The evaluation environmental parameter information 620 is environmental parameter information that evaluates the achievement status of carbon offsets by category on a monthly basis. The graph-format environmental parameter information 630 is environmental parameter information for a graph showing monthly CO2 emissions. The evaluation environmental parameter information 620 and the graph-format environmental parameter information 630 are examples of detailed environmental parameter information.

[0081] In summary, according to this embodiment, it becomes possible to understand the environmental impact, such as CO2 emissions and reductions, caused by the product.

[0082] [others] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the server computer 100 was described as generating a screen and displaying it on the client computer 200. However, the server computer 100 sends data for displaying the screen to the client computer 200. The client computer 200 may generate and display the screen based on the data received from the server computer 100.

[0083] Furthermore, in the embodiments described above, the server computer 100 was described as primarily performing the processing. However, the client computer 200 may install the application, and the client computer 200 and the server computer 100 may work together to execute the processing described above.

[0084] Furthermore, in the aforementioned e-commerce site, if the operator and the seller are different entities, the seller may be required to display environmental parameter information, such as CO2 emissions, for the products they list. That is, the reception unit 111 receives input of environmental parameter information related to the product from the seller's information processing device. Upon receiving the input of environmental parameter information, the control unit 110 grants permission to the seller to open the store. Here, the type of environmental parameter information that is required to be displayed can be any of those in the above-described embodiment. This makes it easier for the site operator to handle products that have environmental parameter information.

[0085] Furthermore, in the aforementioned e-commerce site, environmental parameter information may be acquired when predetermined information is received from the seller. That is, the reception unit 111 receives predetermined information about the product from the seller. When predetermined information about the product is received, the control unit 110, based on the product information, acquires environmental parameter information of companies related to the product, such as manufacturers, sellers, and transportation companies, from the internet via the communication unit 130 and the network N. Here, as a method of acquiring environmental parameter information, information from the company's website, such as CSR reports, may be acquired by OCR or scraping. Alternatively, environmental parameter information may be acquired by linking with a predetermined program and API. Here, the type of environmental parameter information to be acquired can be any of the embodiments described above, including carbon footprint. This makes it easier for the site operator to handle products that have environmental parameter information.

[0086] Furthermore, in the aforementioned e-commerce site, if the operator and the seller are different entities, the seller who provides environmental parameter information, such as a breakdown of CO2 emissions, may be given a reward. Specifically, the reception unit 111 receives input of environmental parameter information about products from the seller. Upon receiving the input of environmental parameter information, the control unit 110 grants a reward to the seller. Here, the reward may include making the product more likely to be displayed on the client computer 200 making a purchase, and receiving services such as product storage and shipping provided by the site operator. This makes it easier for the site operator to handle products with environmental parameter information.

[0087] The product may be provided in any of the following embodiments. In the information processing device, the control unit displays the details of the environmental parameter information of the product on the screen. The information processing device wherein the details include first environmental parameter information, and the first environmental parameter information is environmental parameter information for any process from the procurement of raw materials for the product to disposal or recycling. The information processing device wherein the first environmental parameter information includes information of a company that performs the operations of the process. The information processing device wherein the details include second environmental parameter information, and the second environmental parameter information is environmental parameter information resulting from the business activities of a company related to the product. The information processing device wherein the details include third environmental parameter information, and the third environmental parameter information is environmental parameter information per unit of monetary value or quantity of the product. The information processing device wherein the details are the difference from or relative evaluation of a predetermined statistical quantity relating to the product. The information processing device wherein the control unit displays the environmental parameter information and the product information together on the screen in a manner that allows for easy viewing. The information processing device wherein the information of the product includes an image of the product, and the control unit overlays and displays the environmental parameter information on the image on the screen. The information processing device wherein the product information includes a plurality of images relating to the product, the plurality of images include environmental parameter images relating to the environmental parameter information, and when the control unit receives a request to select an environmental parameter image, it displays the selected environmental parameter image on the screen. The information processing device wherein the control unit displays options for purchasing the product on the screen, and displays the environmental parameter information on the screen in the vicinity of the options or in a manner that is included in the options. The information processing device wherein the control unit displays the price of the product and the environmental parameter information together on the screen in a manner that allows for easy viewing. The information processing device wherein the control unit displays the product name of the product and the environmental parameter information on the screen in a manner that allows for easy viewing. The information processing device wherein the product information includes information on a plurality of related products related to the product, and the control unit displays the information on the plurality of related products and the environmental parameter information of the related products together on the screen in a manner that allows for easy viewing. In the information processing device, the control unit controls the position in which the information of the related product is displayed when the environmental parameter information of the related product satisfies specific conditions. An information processing method performed by an information processing device, wherein on a screen for purchasing a specific product, environmental parameter information for the product is displayed, and the environmental parameter information is information about parameters indicating the degree of impact on the environment caused by greenhouse gases originating from the product. A program that causes a computer to function as the control unit of the information processing device. Of course, this is not always the case.

[0088] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described, these are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in a variety of other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their variations are included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the invention and its equivalents as described in the claims. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0089] 100: Server computer 110: Control Unit 111: Reception Department 112: Display Control Unit 113: Transmitter 114: Purchase Processing Department 120: Storage section 130: Communications Department 200: Client computer 210: Control Unit 220: Storage section 230: Communications Department 240: Input section 250:Display section 300: Search Results Screen 310: Search keyword input area 320: Search results display area 321: Search result object 322: Search result object 323: Search result object 324: Search result object 325: Environmental parameter information 330: Related Products Display Area 331: Related Product Object 332: Related Product Object 400: Product screen 410: Product image selection area 411: Product image object 412: Product image object 413: Product image object 420:Product image display area 420a: Reference environment parameter image 421: Environmental parameter information 430:Product information display area 431:Product name information 432: Quantity Unit Environmental Parameter Information 433: Product amount information 434: Amount Unit Environmental Parameter Information 440: Purchase button object 441: Comparison button object 450: Purchase method selection area 451: Purchase type object 452: Purchase type object 453: Purchase type object 454: Purchase type environmental parameter information 460:Product detail information display area 470: Environmental parameter information display area 471: Purchase unit environmental parameter information 472: Tabular Environmental Parameter Information 473: Process Environment Parameter Information 473a: Product manufacturing environment parameter information 474: Evaluation environment parameter information 475: Business Activity Environment Parameter Information 480: Related Products Display Area 481a: Related product object 481b: Related product object 482a: Purchase button object 482b: Purchase button object 483: Related environmental parameter information 484: Evaluation environment parameter information 485: Evaluation environment parameter information 490: Advertising Area 500: Pre-purchase screen 510: Display area for items to be purchased 520: Recommended product display area 521: Purchased Item Object 522: Purchased Item Object 523: Purchased Item Object 524: Bulk Purchase Button Object 525: Evaluation environment parameter information 600: Post-purchase screen 610: Purchase history display area 611: Purchase history information 612: Purchase history information 613: Purchase history information 620: Evaluation environment parameter information 630: Graph-format environmental parameter information 1000: Information Processing System C: Cursor N: Network

Claims

1. An information processing device, A control unit is provided, The control unit is displaying environmental parameter information of a specific product on a screen for purchasing the product, the environmental parameter information being information on a parameter indicating the degree of impact of greenhouse gases caused by the product on the environment; displaying details of the environmental parameter information of the product on the screen; The details include business activity environmental parameter information, and the business activity environmental parameter information is information on parameters that indicate, in numerical form, the degree of impact on the environment of greenhouse gases resulting from the business activities of the company involved in the product, regardless of the product itself. Information processing device.

2. In the information processing device according to claim 1, The details include first environmental parameter information; The first environmental parameter information is environmental parameter information of any process from procurement of raw materials for the product to disposal or recycling. Information processing device.

3. In the information processing device according to claim 2, The first environmental parameter information includes information of an enterprise that performs the process; Information processing device.

4. In the information processing device according to claim 1, The details include third environmental parameter information; The third environmental parameter information is environmental parameter information per monetary unit or per quantity unit of the product. Information processing device.

5. In the information processing device according to claim 1, The details are a difference from or a relative evaluation of a predetermined statistic regarding the product; Information processing device.

6. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, The control unit is displaying the environmental parameter information, the business activity environmental parameter information, and the product information on the screen in a browsable manner; Information processing device.

7. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The product information includes an image of the product, The control unit is displaying the environmental parameter information superimposed on the image on the screen; Information processing device.

8. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The product information includes a plurality of images relating to the product; the plurality of images includes an environmental parameter image relating to the environmental parameter information; The control unit is when the selection of the environmental parameter image is accepted, the selected environmental parameter image is displayed on the screen. Information processing device.

9. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The control unit is Displaying options for purchase modes of the product on the screen; displaying the environmental parameter information on the screen in a manner adjacent to the option or included in the option; Information processing device.

10. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The control unit is displaying, on the screen, both the price of the product and the environmental parameter information in a list form; Information processing device.

11. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The control unit is displaying, on the screen, the product name of the product and the environmental parameter information in a list form; Information processing device.

12. In the information processing device according to claim 6, The information on the product includes information on a plurality of related products related to the product, The control unit is displaying, on the screen, information on the plurality of related products and the environmental parameter information of the related products in a browsable manner; Information processing device.

13. In the information processing device according to claim 12, The control unit is When the environmental parameter information of the related product satisfies a specific condition, a position where the information of the related product is displayed is controlled. Information processing device.

14. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, displaying environmental parameter information of a specific product on a screen for purchasing the product, the environmental parameter information being information on a parameter indicating the degree of impact of greenhouse gases caused by the product on the environment; displaying details of the environmental parameter information of the product on the screen; The details include business activity environmental parameter information, and the business activity environmental parameter information is information on parameters that indicate, in numerical form, the degree of impact on the environment of greenhouse gases resulting from the business activities of the company involved in the product, regardless of the product itself. Information processing methods.

15. A program, A program for causing a computer to function as a control unit of the information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

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