Information processing system and information processing method

Abstract

To provide an information processing system and method that can be used by both a store side and a member side with a game feeling.SOLUTION: In an information processing system 1: a screen display control unit 104 causes a user terminal to display a map in which stores close to set position information of the user terminal are arranged; a word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds a predetermined number of in-site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of in-site currencies of user information associated with detailed information of the store when word-of-mouth information is determined; when reservation of the store is determined, a store reservation control unit 106 adds, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the reservation is determined, the number of in-site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information of the store to the number of in-site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information of the store; and when a predetermined number of in-site currencies for service is instructed to be provided relative to service of a store search site, a currency use control unit 107 subtracts the number of in-site currencies for the service from the number of in-site currencies of the user information of the user terminal to provide the service.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing system and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are various technologies relating to a store search system (information processing system or the like) that displays store information on a map displayed on a terminal and searches for stores that meet a user's search criteria.

[0003] For example, JP 2017-037170 A (Patent Document 1) discloses an information processing device including a storage means, a communication means, and a control means. The storage means stores a spot image associated with a spot on a map. The communication means receives evaluation information for the spot. The control means determines the size of the spot image according to an attention index obtained from the evaluation information, generates a website image in which the spot image is arranged on a map, and controls the communication means to transmit the website image to another information processing device. It is claimed that this makes it possible to provide an information processing device that can achieve high convenience when displayed on a map.

[0004] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2018-142019 (Patent Document 2) discloses an information processing device including a receiving unit, an extracting unit, and a display control unit. The receiving unit receives display requirements including information on a reference position and a search word from a terminal. The extracting unit extracts search results based on the reference position and the search word. The display control unit identifies attributes associated with the extracted search results, and instructs the terminal to display information indicating the attributes at a position corresponding to the search results on a map displayed on the screen of the terminal. The display control unit also adjusts the type and / or amount of information indicating the displayed attributes according to the distance between the reference position and the position corresponding to the extracted search results. This makes it possible to adjust the type and / or amount of information regarding the position displayed on the map according to the distance from the reference position.

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Publication No. 2019-153007 (Patent Document 3) discloses a display program that causes a computer to execute an acquisition procedure and a display procedure. The acquisition procedure acquires buying and selling information related to the buying and selling of goods. The display procedure displays, based on the buying and selling information acquired by the acquisition procedure, corresponding information that associates the location of the seller in the buying and selling with the location of the buyer in the buying and selling together with map information. This makes it possible to provide a display program that can provide useful information related to goods to users.

[0006] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-105903 (Patent Document 4) discloses a search method for displaying search results that match search conditions in a computer device. This search method includes a step of displaying a link for accepting the designation of search conditions with a single selection operation by the user, where the search conditions change depending on the time when the link is displayed, and a step of displaying the search results in a display area of ​​the computer device. This makes it possible to provide a search system that contributes to user convenience.

[0007] JP 2022-077871 A (Patent Document 5) discloses an information processing terminal including a display unit, a first display control means, an acquisition means, and a second display control means. The first display control means displays map information including information indicating the location of a store on a map on the display unit. The acquisition means acquires coupon information that can be used at stores present on the map displayed on the display unit. The second display control means displays the acquired coupon information on the display unit. This is said to improve operability when displaying coupon information that can be used at stores shown on the map.

[0008] JP 2022-144206 A (Patent Document 6) discloses a content providing device. In a service that provides map information to a user, this content providing device extracts comments that have been provided by a user in the past for location information or a region, and that are associated with location information or a region included in map content displayed on the display unit of the user's terminal device. In addition, the content providing device displays the extracted comments on the display unit by superimposing them on a map in the map content. This makes it possible to provide useful information to the user.

[0009] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2012-215968 (Patent Document 7) discloses a store search system that searches for stores that meet desired store conditions using a user's terminal. The store search system includes a store condition acquisition unit, a store condition distribution unit, a store information acquisition unit, an information distribution unit, a point granting unit, and a point accumulation unit. The store condition acquisition unit acquires store condition information posted from the user's terminal and stores it in the store condition storage unit. The store condition distribution unit distributes the store condition information stored in the store condition storage unit to the user's terminal and other terminals used by other users. The store information acquisition unit acquires store information posted from other terminals based on the store condition information and stores it in the store information storage unit. The information distribution unit distributes the store condition information and the store information to the user's terminal and other terminals. The point granting unit grants points to other users who have posted store information arbitrarily selected by the user. The point accumulation unit accumulates points granted to other users for each other user. This makes it possible to provide a store search system that allows users to easily search for reliable store information.

[0010] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2023-055471 (Patent Document 8) discloses a video sharing system in which videos posted by users can be shared among users. The video sharing system includes a server device, a user terminal, a follow relationship registration means, a posting means, an approval means, and a distribution means. The server device selectively links a user to other users and / or stores based on an input from a user terminal. The follow relationship registration means registers the relationship between a follower and a followee. The posting means accepts uploading of video data and selection of a store linked to the video data based on an input from a user terminal. The approval means accepts selection of approval or non-approval of the video data based on an input from a store-side terminal of the store linked to the video data. The distribution means distributes the approved video data to a user terminal operated by a follower of the store linked to the video data and / or the user who is the poster of the video data. As a result, it is possible to provide a video sharing system that enhances the advertising and promotion effect of a video promoting a specific store posted by a user. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-037170 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2018-142019 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2019-153007 A [Patent Document 4] JP 2021-105903 A [Patent Document 5] JP 2022-077871 A [Patent Document 6] JP 2022-144206 A [Patent Document 7] JP 2012-215968 A [Patent Document 8] JP 2023-055471 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] In recent years, with the development of search engines (search sites, etc.), users can easily search for desired stores using networks. In addition, search engines allow users to easily post and rate their favorite stores.

[0013] Here, when a user posts or rates a store, the store that the user posted about or rated will be displayed at the top of search engines and points will be awarded to the user. However, there is no incentive for posting or rating, and the points can only be used for certain prizes, which presents an issue of lack of convenience and immersion for users.

[0014] On the other hand, in order for a store to be displayed at the top of search engine results, it may be necessary to pay a large contract fee to the search engine company, and there is an issue that user opinions are not directly reflected in the top ranking of stores. Furthermore, store evaluations and top ranking should be established based on a fair and democratic system by users.

[0015] The techniques described in the above Patent Documents 1 to 8 cannot solve the above problems. In particular, there was no technique that introduced a currency that could be freely used within a store's search engine to give it a game-like nature.

[0016] Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide an information processing system and information processing method that can be used by both stores and members in a game-like manner by introducing a currency mechanism that can be used freely within the system. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] The information processing system according to the present invention includes a member registration control unit, a store registration control unit, a screen display control unit, a word-of-mouth processing control unit, and a store reservation control unit, which includes a currency usage control unit. When user information is input from a user terminal of a user to a predetermined store search site, the member registration control unit associates the input user information with the number of site currencies available on the store search site, registers the user information as a member, and logs the user terminal into the store search site. When the logged-in user terminal is associated with a predetermined store on the store search site and detailed information including location information of the store is input, the store registration control unit associates the detailed information of the store with the number of site currencies for reservation provided to a person who has made a reservation for the store, and registers the store on the store search site. When a store search key is input from the user terminal logged in to the store search site, the screen display control unit displays on the user terminal a map in which stores existing nearby are located with the location information set by the user terminal as the center, based on the detailed information of the registered store. The word-of-mouth processing control unit, when word-of-mouth information is input to a specific store from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, associates the user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adds a specified number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the number of site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store. The store reservation control unit, when a specific store is reserved from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, associates the user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and when the reservation of the store is confirmed, adds a number of site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to the number of site currencies of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a specified period has elapsed from the time the reservation was confirmed. The currency usage control unit, when an instruction is given from a user terminal logged in to the store search site to provide a service of the store search site in a specified number of site currencies for the service, subtracts the number of site currencies for the service from the number of site currencies of the user information of the user terminal, and provides the service.

[0018] The information processing method according to the present invention is an information processing method for an information processing system, and includes a member registration control step, a store registration control step, a screen display control step, a word-of-mouth processing control step, a store reservation control step, and a currency usage control step. Each control step of the information processing method corresponds to each control unit of the information processing system. Effect of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, by introducing a currency mechanism that can be freely used within the system, it becomes possible for both stores and members to use it in a game-like manner. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a functional block diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure for executing an information processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a search screen of a store search site. [Figure 4] FIG. 4A shows an example of a member screen, and FIG. 4B shows an example of a member registration database. [Diagram 5] 5A shows an example of a login screen, and FIG. 5B shows an example of a password reissue screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a My Page screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 illustrates an example of an account editing screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of an account information database. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a store registration screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a store registration database. [Figure 11] 11A is a diagram showing an example of a map screen, and FIG. 11B is a diagram showing an example of the map screen on which a plurality of other icon operation keys are displayed. [Figure 12]FIG. 12A shows an example of a map screen when the jump to current location key is selected, and FIG. 12B shows an example of a map screen when the jump to base key is selected. [Figure 13] 13A shows an example of a map screen when a store search key is selected, and FIG. 13B shows an example of a map screen when a favorite filter key is selected. [Figure 14] 14A shows an example of a list screen of people being followed, and FIG. 14B shows an example of a map screen when a store key that allows reservations is selected. [Figure 15] FIG. 15A shows an example of a map screen when a route guidance key is selected, and FIG. 15B shows an example of a map screen when a possessions collection and purchase key are selected. [Figure 16] FIG. 16A shows an example of a map screen when a specific item is selected, and FIG. 16B shows an example of a map screen when a like display key is selected. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a review posting screen. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a review posting screen for site currency. [Figure 19] FIG. 19A shows an example of a word-of-mouth information database, and FIG. 19B shows an example of a member registration database in which the amount of site currency for word-of-mouth is increased when word-of-mouth information is confirmed. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display of a specific course when an outing map screen switching key is selected. [Figure 21] 21A is a diagram showing an example of a screen when a specific store is selected, and FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an example of a screen when another specific store is selected. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a reservation request screen. [Figure 23]FIG. 23A shows an example of a reservation information database, and FIG. 23B shows an example of a member registration database in the case where the amount of site currency for reservations is increased when a reservation is confirmed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to help the understanding of the present invention. Note that the following embodiment is an example of the present invention and is not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0022] The information processing system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a user terminal 10, a server 11, and a network 12. The user terminal 10 is used by a store user who owns a store or a member user who searches for a store.

[0023] The user terminal 10 also includes a display unit (output unit) that displays a screen (including windows and images), a reception unit (input unit) that receives input of predetermined instructions by user operation, a communication unit for wireless or wired communication, a storage unit that stores data, and a control unit that controls each unit. The communication unit of the user terminal 10 is capable of communicating with the server 11 via the network 12. The user terminal 10 includes, for example, a mobile terminal device (smartphone) with a touch panel, a tablet-type terminal device, a portable notebook computer, and the like.

[0024] The server 11 is a commonly used computer or the like, and includes, for example, a communication unit for wireless and wired communication, a storage unit for storing data, and a control unit for controlling each unit. The server 11 mainly transmits and receives data to and from the user terminal 10 via the network 12.

[0025] The network 12 is communicatively connected to each of the user terminal 10 and the server 11. The network 12 includes wireless communication networks such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark), a LAN (Local Area Network) via an access point, a WAN (Wide Area Network) via a wireless base station, a third generation (3G) communication method, a fourth generation (4G) communication method such as LTE, a fifth generation (5G) or later communication method, Bluetooth (registered trademark), and a specific low power wireless method.

[0026] The user terminal 10 and the server 11 each incorporate a CPU, ROM, RAM, SSD, etc. (not shown), and the CPU uses, for example, the RAM as a working area to execute programs stored in the ROM, SSD, etc. The CPU also executes programs to realize the functions of each control unit, which will be described later.

[0027] Next, the configuration and execution procedure according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 23. First, when a store user accesses a predetermined store search site using his / her user terminal 10, the search control unit 101 of the server 11 accepts the access from the user terminal 10 and prompts the user to search for a store by displaying a search screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S101).

[0028] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the search control unit 101. For example, as shown in Fig. 3, the search screen 300 displays a search field 301 in which a search keyword can be input, a field 302 indicating "search in detail", a selection field 303 for the prefecture in the area, a selection field 304 for the city, ward, town, or village, an input field 305 for a keyword (for example, a store name, a genre, a private room, etc.), a "reflect base" key 306, and a "reflect current location" key 307.

[0029] Here, the "reflect base" key 306 is a key for inputting, when a registered user is logged in, location information preset by the user into the prefecture selection field 303 and the city / ward / town / village selection field 304. The "reflect current location" key 307 is a key for inputting, when the location information of the user terminal 10 is in a state in which the location information of the user terminal 10 can be acquired, into the prefecture selection field 303 and the city / ward / town / village selection field 304.

[0030] In addition, the latest post 309 and posters 310 selected under predetermined conditions are displayed in "Latest Posts" 308, and highly rated stores 312 are displayed in "Likes Ranking" 311, which indicates favorable reviews by users, for each category of "cafes and coffee shops," "sweets," and "izakayas." A message 313 encouraging member registration (for example, "Become a member of the system and share delicious restaurants!") is then displayed.

[0031] Here, users who are not registered members can use the search screen 300 to view the database of detailed store information and word-of-mouth information (posted information) entered by registered users, but cannot enter new information into the database. Users who do not think it is necessary to register as a member can use the search screen 300 to view the above-mentioned database and then end the process. Furthermore, users who are not registered as members are not awarded the site currency, which will be described later.

[0032] On the other hand, when a user who has checked message 313 on search screen 300 selects a specified membership registration key or login key to register as a member, the membership registration control unit 102 of server 11 accepts the selection of the membership registration key or login key and prompts the user to register as a member or log in by displaying the member screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S102).

[0033] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of member registration control unit 101. For example, as shown in Fig. 4A, member screen 400 displays message 401 "Register as a new member", an input field 402 for an email address as user information, an input field 403 for a password, a "Register" key 404, and a "If you're already registered, click here" key 405.

[0034] Here, user information means information that can uniquely identify a user, and can include, for example, the user's name, nickname, email address, etc. User information can also be paired with a password. Here, the user information used is the email address of the store user and a password arbitrarily created by the store user.

[0035] Now, when the store user checks the member screen 400, enters a specified email address (e.g., "abc@def") and a specified password (e.g., "123456") into the respective input fields and selects the "Register" key 404, the member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of the "Register" key 404 and refers to a specified member registration database to determine whether or not member registration is possible.

[0036] Here, there is no particular limitation on the member registration database, but for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, member registration database 406 stores a registered registration email address 407, a registered registration password 408, and the number of registered currencies within the registered site 409 held by the user of the registered email address 407, in association with each other.

[0037] Here, the site currency means a currency that can be used on the store search site, and the number of site currencies means the amount of currency. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of registered site currencies 409 is set to a discount currency number 409a (e.g., "Tasty! Cash") that can be used to discount the price of products at a store by the number of currencies, and a usable currency number 409b (e.g., "Tasty! Coins") that can be used for the services of the store search site by the number of currencies. Setting two types of site currencies can improve usability for both store users and member users. The discount currency number 409a and the usable currency number 409b will be explained later.

[0038] Then, the member registration control unit 101 compares the registered email address 407 in the referenced member registration database 406 with the input email address ("abc@def"), and determines whether there is a registered email address that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def").

[0039] If the result of the determination is that a registered email address identical to the input email address ("abc@def") exists, the member registration control unit 102 displays on the user terminal 10 a message indicating that the user is already registered on the store search site, erases the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456"), and prompts the user to input a different email address and password.

[0040] On the other hand, if there is no registered email address that is the same as the input email address, the member registration control unit 102 displays on the user terminal 10 a message to the user to register as a new member, and stores the input email address ("abc@def") and the input password ("123456") in association with the registered email address 407 and registered password 408 in the member registration database 406, as shown in FIG. 4B. The member registration control unit 102 then stores a preset site currency number (for example, "0") in association with the registered site currency number 409 (discount currency number 409a and used currency number 409b) in the member registration database 406 associated with the input email address ("abc@def"). This completes the user's membership registration for the store search site.

[0041] Then, the membership registration control unit 102 logs the user terminal 10 of the registered user into the store search site. This allows the user of the store to log in to the store search site and use the store search site.

[0042] Incidentally, the number of registered site currencies (number of discounted currencies 409a and number of used currencies 409b) of a user newly registered as a member is usually set to "0". However, for example, when the member registration control unit 102 receives the email address of another user (introducer) who has already registered as a member and the introduction information that the other user (introducer) has introduced the user, and then the user of the shop registers as a new member, a predetermined number of site currencies for the introduced user (for example, "20 cash", "20 coins") may be stored in the number of registered site currencies 409 of the user (introducer), or a predetermined number of site currencies for the introducer (for example, "50 cash", "50 coins") may be stored in the number of registered site currencies 409 of the other user (introducer). Here, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the number of discounted currencies 409a and the number of used currencies 409b are set, for example, at the time of introduction, a predetermined number of site currencies may be set in one or both of the number of discounted currencies 409a and the number of used currencies 409b.

[0043] Now, when a user who has already registered as a member checks member screen 400 in FIG. 4A and selects “If you are already registered, click here” key 405, member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of “If you are already registered, click here” key 405, displays a specified login screen, and accepts input of a registered email address and a registered password from the user.

[0044] Here, as shown in FIG. 5A, login screen 500 displays a "Login" message 501, an email address input field 502, a password input field 503, a checkbox 504 for recording login information, a "Login" key 505, and a "Forgot password" key 506.

[0045] After checking login screen 500, the user enters a specified email address ("abc@def") and a specified password ("123456") into input fields 502, 503, respectively, and selects "Login" key 505. Member registration control unit 102 then accepts the selection of "Login" key 505 and refers to member registration database 406 to determine whether or not login is possible.

[0046] Specifically, the member registration control unit 102 determines whether or not a registered email address exists in the referenced member registration database 406 that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def"), and whether or not the input password ("123456") matches the registered password associated with the existing registered email address.

[0047] If, as a result of the determination, there is no registered email address that is the same as the input email address ("abc@def"), or if the input password ("123456") does not match the registered password associated with an existing registered email address, the member registration control unit 102 displays an error screen on the user terminal 10 indicating that there is an error in the input email address ("abc@def") and the input password ("123456"), and prompts the user to enter the correct email address and password.

[0048] On the other hand, if a registered email address identical to the input email address ("abc@def") exists and the input password ("123456") matches the registered password associated with the existing registered email address, the member registration control unit 102 determines that the input email address ("abc@def") and input password ("123456") are correct and logs the user terminal 10 into the store search site. This allows users who have already registered as members to use the store search site.

[0049] Meanwhile, when a registered user who has forgotten his / her password selects the “Forgot password?” key 506 on the login screen 500 in FIG. 5A, the member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of the “Forgot password?” key 506, displays a password reissue screen, and accepts input of a new password from the user.

[0050] Here, as shown in FIG. 5B, password reissue screen 507 displays a "Password reissue" message 508, an email address input field 509, a predetermined message 510 (e.g., "Please enter your email address. A password reissue email will be sent to the entered email address."), and a "Password reissue" key 511.

[0051] When the user confirms password reissue screen 507, inputs a specific email address ("abc@def") in input field 509 and selects "password reissue" key 511, member registration control unit 102 accepts the selection of "password reissue" key 511, refers to member registration database 406, identifies registered email address 407 corresponding to the input email address ("abc@def"), and erases registered password 408 associated with the identified registered email address 407. Then, member registration control unit 102 issues a new password using a specific password issuing program, stores the new password in the erased registered password 408, and notifies the identified registered email address 407 of the new password. This allows a user who has forgotten their password to log in again.

[0052] Now, when the member registration control unit 102 logs in to the user terminal 10, a specific My Page screen that displays selectable keys for various functions is displayed on the user terminal 10, and the selection of a specific key is accepted from the user on the store side.

[0053] 6, a "My Page" message 601, a "Notice" key 602, a "Comment" key 603, an "Edit Account" key 604, and a "Basic Settings" key 605 are displayed on the My Page screen 600. When the "Notice" key 602 is selected, a notice 606 from the administrator of the server 11 is displayed as the "Notice" together with the date and contents of the notice.

[0054] Furthermore, when the "comment" key 607 is selected, a comment 608a made by a first user 607a (e.g., user AAA) is displayed as a "comment," and a reply key 609a that enables the logged-in user to reply to user AAA and a report key 610a that enables the logged-in user to report illegality or the like of the comment made by user AAA to the administrator of the server 11 are displayed. When the logged-in user selects the reply key 609a, a reply field 611a and reply execution key 612a are displayed.

[0055] Here, when a second user 607a (for example, user BBB) makes a comment as a "comment," the content 608b, a reply key 609b, and a report key 610b are displayed. Here, when a logged-in user enters the content in the reply field 611b and selects reply execution key 612a, a delete key 612b is displayed, which enables the logged-in user to delete the content of their reply.

[0056] Here, when the logged-in user selects the "Edit Account" key 604, the member registration control unit 102 displays a predetermined account editing screen on the user terminal 10 and accepts the selection of a predetermined key from the user on the shop side.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 7, the account editing screen 700 includes an “Edit Account” message 701, a user name input field 702, a field 703 for displaying the email address of the currently logged-in user, a gender selection field 704 (e.g., male, female, no selection), a prefecture input field 705, a newsletter selection field 706 (e.g., receive, no selection), a notification selection field 707 (e.g., receive, no selection), a like / comment notification selection field 708 (e.g., receive, no selection), a new message selection field 709 (e.g., receive, no selection), and a notification of other users. A selection field 710 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing favorites to friends, a selection field 711 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing favorites to friends, a selection field 712 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing your base to others, a selection field 713 (e.g., show, don't show) for showing your base to friends, a link input field 714 for SNS (Twitter (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), Instagram (registered trademark), YouTube (registered trademark), TikTok (registered trademark), etc.), and a registration key 715 are displayed.

[0058] When the logged-in user inputs information into the input field and selection field and selects registration key 715, member registration control unit 102 accepts the input information and the selection of registration key 715. If the logged-in user wants to make information public in selection field 710 for showing favorites to others, member registration control unit 102 displays a confirmation screen for setting the public, has the logged-in user select a confirmation key on the confirmation screen, and sets the account information. Then, member registration control unit 102 stores the input and selected information in the account information database in association with it.

[0059] Here, there is no particular limitation on the account information database 800, but for example, as shown in Fig. 8, the account information database 800 stores a registered email address 801 and input selection items 802 (e.g., user name, SNS link destination) of the account editing screen 700 in association with each other. The member registration control unit 102 then acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the currently logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def") and the input / selected information in association with each of the items in the account information database 800. This completes the registration of the user's account information.

[0060] Meanwhile, a user who has registered as a member can register his / her own store. For example, a user on the store side searches for his / her own store on a store search site in order to register detailed information about his / her store. The store search site searches for stores posted by other users. Then, when the user on the store side finds his / her own store on the store search site and inputs a specific store registration key, the store registration control unit 103 of the server 11 associates the specific store with the user terminal 10 currently logged in on the store search site, displays a store registration screen, and accepts input of detailed information including the location information of the specific store and the amount of site currency for reservation to be provided to the person who made the reservation for the store (FIG. 2: S103).

[0061] Here, there is no particular limitation on the method for associating a store user with a store. For example, after registering as a member, the store user may post his / her own store on a store search site, so that the store registration control unit 103 associates the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store. Alternatively, if the store user has not yet registered as a member, he / she may find a store posted by another user who has registered as a member on the store search site and register as a member from there, so that the store registration control unit 103 associates the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store. Alternatively, when the user proceeds with member registration after finding his / her own store, the store registration control unit 103 may inquire of the logged-in user terminal 10 whether it is a member or a store, and if the logged-in user terminal 10 answers that it is a store, the store registration control unit 103 may recognize the user as a store user and associate the logged-in user terminal 10 of the store user with the store.

[0062] Detailed store information includes the store's location information, and can also include, for example, the store's name, address, business hours, an introductory video for the store, price range, products (or services), and prices set for the products.

[0063] In an embodiment of the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. 9 , the store registration screen 900 includes a “Store Registration” message 901, a header image attachment field 902, a profile image attachment field 903, a store name input field 904, a person in charge input field 905, a selection field 906 for accepting reservation requests (e.g., accept, not accept), a genre input field 907, a postal code input field 908, an address search key by postal code 908a, an address input field 909, a phone number input field 910, and an operating hours input field 911 (for example, input of the opening time to closing time for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, , regular holiday settings, etc.), an input field 912 for inputting the method of service (for example, selection settings such as in-store, terrace seating, take-out, delivery, staff delivery, drive-through, curbside, mail order / order, food delivery, visiting chef, mail order / store goods, etc.), an input field 913 for inputting the number of seats, a selection field 914 for selecting whether or not the restaurant is reserved for private use, a parking input field 915, and an input field 916 for inputting the method of payment (for example, cash, credit card, PayPay (registered trademark), Rakuten Pay (registered trademark), nanaco (registered trademark), transportation IC (suica (registered trademark), etc.), QUICPay (registered trademark), debit card, prepaid card, LINE In the screen displayed on the screen, there are displayed: a selection field 917 for selecting whether to use the service (e.g., non-smoking, smoking allowed, separate smoking and non-smoking areas, smoking rooms available, electronic cigarettes only allowed, etc.), a selection field 918 for selecting whether to use the service (e.g., selection fields for selecting whether to use the service (e.g., non-smoking, smoking allowed, separate smoking and non-smoking areas, smoking rooms available, electronic cigarettes only allowed, etc.), an input field 919 for inputting regional coupons, etc., an input field 920 for inputting the nearest station and distance from the station (e.g., 0.1 km from the station), an input field 921 for inputting recommendations and comments, a content save key 922 for saving the contents, and a reservation request setting key 923 for saving the contents and setting a reservation request.

[0064] Now, when the user of the store who has checked the store registration screen 900 inputs information into the input field and selection field and selects the save content key 922 or the set reservation request key 923, the store registration control unit 103 accepts the input information and the selection of the save content key 922 or the set reservation request key 923. Then, using the store registration database, the store registration control unit 103 registers the store on the store search site by treating the input and selected information as detailed store information and associating the detailed store information with the amount of site currency for reservation provided to the person who made a reservation at the store.

[0065] Here, there is no particular limitation on the store registration database 1000, but for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the store registration database 1000 stores a registered email address 1001, input selection items 1002 (e.g., header image, recommendations, comments) of the store registration screen 900, and the site currency amount 1003 for reservations in association with each other.

[0066] In the embodiment of the present invention, a discount currency number for reservation 1003a and a currency number used for reservation 1003b are set in the site currency number for reservation 1003. The store registration control unit 103 acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def") and the input / selected information in association with each item in the store registration database 1000.

[0067] In this embodiment of the present invention, the site currency number for reservation 1003 can be set by the administrator of the server 11, and for example, the discount currency number for reservation 1003a is set to "150 cash," and the usage currency number for reservation 1003b is set to "15,000 coins." This completes the registration of the store to the store search site.

[0068] The number of site currencies for reservation 1003 may be freely set by users of the store, as well as the administrator of the server 11, by providing an input field for currency setting. For example, in a curry restaurant with a customer spend of 1,000 yen, if the number of site currencies for reservation is 100 yen, the advertising cost will be 10%, which will be a large burden. Therefore, in a store with a low customer spend, the number of site currencies for reservation can be set low to reduce advertising costs. In a sushi restaurant with a customer spend of 10,000 yen, if the number of site currencies for reservation is 300 yen, the advertising cost will be 3%, which will be a small burden. Therefore, in a store with a high customer spend, the number of site currencies for reservation can be set high to achieve a higher advertising effect. In addition, if the number of site currencies for reservation 1003 is related to a customer referral fee paid by the user of the store to the administrator of the server 11, it may be changed to a setting field for a customer referral fee instead of the setting field for the number of site currencies for reservation 1003.

[0069] Furthermore, as described above, when two types of site currencies can be set for a reservation, the number of discount currencies and the number of currencies used, the user on the shop side can simply input the number of site currencies for each reservation. For example, since the number of discount currencies for a reservation is related to the discount on the price, the user on the shop side can simply input a predetermined number of currencies (e.g., "150 cash") as the number of discount currencies for reservations in the input field for currency setting. If the setting field for the customer referral fee is used instead of the setting field for the number of discount currencies for reservations, the number of discount currencies for reservations is set by inputting the customer referral fee. Furthermore, since the number of currencies used for reservations is related only to use within the site, the user on the shop side can simply input a predetermined number of currencies (e.g., "15,000 coins") as the number of currencies used for reservations in the input field for currency setting. Note that it is also possible to set only the number of discount currencies for reservations and not the number of currencies used for reservations, or vice versa.

[0070] Here, when a store user completes the registration of a store, the registered store becomes searchable on the store search site. In this way, multiple store users register their own stores on the store search site, and detailed information on many stores is accumulated on the store search site. In addition, a member user may post a store on the store search site as word-of-mouth information, and minimum information such as the store name and address may be registered, and detailed information on the store may be accumulated.

[0071] Meanwhile, when a member-side user who uses a store search site uses the store search site, the process is as follows. That is, in S101, when the member-side user accesses the store search site using his / her user terminal 10, the search control unit 101 displays the search screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10, and prompts the user to search for a store (FIG. 2: S101). Here, when the user registers as a member or logs in, when the user selects a member registration key or login key, the member registration control unit 102 displays the member screen of the store search site on the user terminal 10, and prompts the user to register as a member or log in (FIG. 2: S102). These are the same as those described above, so their explanation will be omitted.

[0072] Then, the member registration control unit 102 logs in the user terminal 10, displays the My Page screen, and accepts the selection of a predetermined key from the member-side user.

[0073] Here, when a member-side user inputs a predetermined store search key, the screen display control unit 104 of the server 11 accepts the input of the store search key and displays on the user terminal 10 a map in which nearby stores are located with the set location information of the user terminal 10 at the center, based on detailed information of the registered store (FIG. 2: S104). Note that the process from S104 onwards is similar for users on the store side as well.

[0074] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the screen display control unit 104. For example, the screen display control unit 104 acquires the set location information of the user terminal 10. Here, there is no particular limitation on the set location information of the user terminal 10. For example, the set location information can be the current location information of the user terminal 10 or the set location information set in advance by the user, and the set location information is composed of information based on the address and location of the store described above. Next, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the address of the store included in a predetermined circular range formed with a predetermined radius (for example, 500 m) centered on the set location information of the user terminal 10. Here, the screen display control unit 104 utilizes the store registration database 1000 and detailed information of the store already posted by other users who have registered as members on the store search site. Then, the screen display control unit 104 acquires the store name associated with the address of the searched store registration database 1000, generates a map centered on the set location information of the user terminal 10, and arranges an icon of the store at the position of the address of the store of the store name on the generated map, and displays the map on the user terminal 10.

[0075] Here, the type of map is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a two-dimensional map or a three-dimensional map, but in the embodiment of the present invention, a three-dimensional map is assumed. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 11A, the screen display control unit 104 displays a three-dimensional map 1101 on which store icons 1102 are arranged on a map screen 1100.

[0076] In this way, by the screen display control unit 104 displaying the three-dimensional map 1101, it is possible to give the user a sense of geography in three dimensions, making it easier for the user to find the icon 1102 of a desired store.

[0077] Here, the screen display control unit 104 displays store icons 1102 according to the type of store on the 3D map 1101. For example, if the store is a ramen shop, an icon 1102 representing ramen is displayed, if the store is a Western-style restaurant such as a French restaurant, an icon 1102 representing a steak is displayed, and if the store is an izakaya, an icon 1102 representing a jug and knobs is displayed. This makes it possible to make the store icons 1102 stand out to the user on the 3D map 1101, improving the ease of searching for stores.

[0078] Moreover, the screen display control unit 104 displays icons 1103 of landmarks such as train and subway station names on the three-dimensional map 1101. This can further give the user a sense of geography.

[0079] Here, the screen display control unit 104 uses the member registration database 406 to acquire the site currency amount 409 held by the logged-in user, and displays a site currency amount display field 1104 displaying the acquired site currency amount above the map screen 1100. Here, the site currency amount display field 1104 is displayed with a discounted currency amount field 1104a and a usage currency amount field 1104b displayed separately, and the discounted currency amount field 1104a displays the discounted currency amount 409a held by the user (e.g., "12345678 cash"), and the usage currency amount field 1104b displays the usage currency amount 409b held by the user (e.g., "12345678 coins"). This allows the user to easily check the site currency amount held by the user by checking the map screen 1100.

[0080] In addition, the screen display control unit 104 displays a plurality of icon operation keys 1105 having various functions in a selectable manner below the map screen 1100. There is no particular limitation on the type of the icon operation keys 1105, but for example, as shown in Fig. 11A, the icon operation keys 1105 include an icon display switching key 1106, a jump to current location key 1107, a jump to base key 1108, a store information search key 1109, and a BGM and sound effects ON / OFF key 1110.

[0081] Here, the function of each operation key 1105 will be described. For example, when the user selects the icon display switching key 1106, the screen display control unit 104 displays a plurality of other icon operation keys 1111 on the map screen 1100 as shown in Fig. 11B. This allows the user to recognize and operate the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111. On the other hand, if the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111 occupy the map screen 1100 and the map screen 1100 is difficult to see, when the user selects the icon display switching key 1106, the screen display control unit 104 erases the other plurality of icon operation keys 1111 and displays the first icon operation key 1105 as shown in Fig. 11A. This ensures visibility for the user.

[0082] Here, other icon operation keys 1111 include, for example, a favorite filter key 1112, a store key 1113 for making reservations, a route guidance key 1114, a collection of possessions and purchases key 1115, a like display key 1116, a home screen switching key 1117, an account settings screen switching key 1118, a review posting screen switching key 1119, an outing map screen switching key 1120, and a my screen switching key 1121.

[0083] Now, when the user selects the jump to current location key 1107, the screen display control unit 104 displays a map screen 1100 with the current location 1200 of the user terminal 10 at the center, as shown in Fig. 12A. Here, only users who are permitted to use the current location of the user terminal 10 can jump to the current location by using the jump to current location key 1107. This allows the user to quickly display a 3D map with the current location at the center.

[0084] Also, when the user selects the jump to base key 1108, the screen display control unit 104 uses the set position previously set by the currently logged-in user as the base, and displays the base 1201 as the center on the map screen 1100, as shown in Fig. 12B. This allows the user to quickly display a 3D map centered on the set position. Also, an icon 1201 of the user's set position information is displayed on the base.

[0085] Furthermore, when the user selects the store information search key 1109, the screen display control unit 104 displays a store search screen 1300 on the map screen 1100, as shown in Fig. 13A. Here, a store search field 1301 and an information search field 1302 are displayed on the store search screen 1300, and when a store name or keyword is entered in the store search field 1301, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the store in the store registration database. Furthermore, when a keyword is entered in the information search field 1302, the screen display control unit 104 searches for the keyword in other databases. This allows the user to easily search for a desired store or information.

[0086] Furthermore, when the user selects the BGM and sound effects ON / OFF key 1110, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined BGM and sound effects ON / OFF screen on the map screen 1100. On the BGM and sound effects ON / OFF screen, the played BGM and sound effects can be switched ON / OFF. This allows the user to operate the ON / OFF of the BGM and sound effects.

[0087] Also, when the user selects the favorite filter key 1112, the screen display control unit 104 displays a favorite filter screen 1303 on the map screen 1100 as shown in FIG. 13B. Here, the favorite filter screen 1303 displays a (favorite) designation field 1304, a My Favorites field 1305, and a Followed People Favorites field 1306. When the user selects the No Designation field 1304, the favorite filter screen 1303 is erased, and the map screen 1100 is displayed without designating a favorite. When the user selects the My Favorites field 1305, the favorite filter screen 1303 is erased, and the map screen 1100 in which only the user's favorite stores are arranged is displayed. When the user selects the Followed People Favorites field 1306, a followed people list screen 1400 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 14A. When a user selects a person they are following from the list screen 1400, the list screen 1400 is cleared and the map screen 1100 is displayed showing only the favorite stores of the selected person they are following. In this way, the user can easily search for a desired store.

[0088] Furthermore, when the user selects a store key 1113 for which a reservation can be made, the screen display control unit 104 displays, on the map screen 1100, an icon of the store for which a reservation can be made at the time when the store key 1113 for which a reservation can be made, in a balloon 1401, as shown in FIG. 14B. This allows the user to easily search for stores for which a reservation can be made. Here, the balloon 1401 displays the number of site currencies for reservations that a user who makes a reservation and visits the store can acquire per person. This allows the user to make a reservation while taking into consideration the number of site currencies for reservations. Note that, in this state, when the user selects the store key 1113 for which a reservation can be made again, the screen display control unit 104 erases the balloon 1401 and returns to the normal map screen 1100 display.

[0089] Also, when the user selects the route guidance key 1114, the screen display control unit 104 displays a route guidance screen 1500 on the map screen 1100 as shown in FIG. 15A. The route guidance screen 1500 displays a departure point search field 1501, a destination search field 1502, a route key 1503, and an animation key 1504. The current location, a base, or a departure point selected by the user is input in the departure point search field 1501, and a store name or a destination selected by the user is input in the destination search field 1502. When the user inputs a specific departure point (e.g., the current location) in the departure point search field 1501, inputs a specific destination (e.g., a ramen shop) in the destination search field 1502, and selects the route key 1503, the screen display control unit 104 displays a route from the input departure point to the destination on the 3D map 1101. Furthermore, when the user selects the animation key 1504, the screen display control unit 104 displays the input route from the departure point to the destination on the 3D map 1101, and also displays an animation of the user's vehicle moving along the route. This allows the user to easily visually understand the route from the departure point to the destination.

[0090] Also, when the user selects the possession collection and purchase key 1115, the screen display control unit 104 displays a possession collection and purchase screen 1505 on the map screen 1100 as shown in FIG. 15B. Here, the possession collection and purchase screen 1505 displays a list of vehicle items 1506 of the user and a list of items 1507 of the user's base. The vehicle and base (house, etc.) are configured with CG models. An "owner" 1508 is displayed for the vehicle and base purchased by the user, and an in-use mark 1509 is set for each vehicle and base currently in use by the user. When the user selects a specific item (for example, a vehicle icon) from the vehicle item list 1506 or the base item list 1507, the screen display control unit 104 displays an item purchase screen 1600 on the map screen 1100 as shown in FIG. 16A. The item purchase screen 1600 displays the number of site currencies held by the logged-in user (here, a discounted currency number column 1601a and a used currency number column 1601b), a description 1602 of the item to be purchased, a purchase key 1603 indicating the number of site currencies for purchase (the number of discounted currencies or the number of used currencies), and a cancel key 1604. This allows the user to purchase a base indicating an item of the user's set location information, or a virtual vehicle for the user. Note that the possession collection and purchase screen 1500 may be configured to sell icons and color dresses for the icon operation keys, or to allow the purchase of site currencies.

[0091] Furthermore, when the user selects the like display key 1116, the screen display control unit 104 displays, on the map screen 1100, a number of hearts 1605 corresponding to the number of likes given by users to comments (replies, reviews, articles, etc.) associated with a store icon on the 3D map 1101, as if they are bursting out from the store icon, as shown in Fig. 16B. This allows the user to quickly check the icons of stores with a large number of likes.

[0092] Furthermore, when the user selects the top screen switching key 1117, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined top screen switching screen on the map screen 1100. The top screen switching screen is a screen for transitioning from the map screen 1100 to a preset WEB top screen. This allows the user to quickly move to the top screen.

[0093] Furthermore, when the user selects the account setting screen switching key 1118, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined account setting screen on the map screen 1100. The account setting screen is a screen for transitioning from the map screen 1100 to the My Page screen. This allows the user to quickly move to the My Page screen.

[0094] Now, when the user selects the review posting screen switching key 1119, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the review posting screen switching key 1119, and the review processing control unit 105 of the server 11 displays a review posting screen on the user terminal 10 and accepts input of review information from the user terminal 10 to a specified store (Figure 2: S105).

[0095] Here, there is no particular limitation on the display method of the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105, but for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the word-of-mouth posting screen 1700 displays a "Post" message 1701, a search field for store names 1702, a "Stores close to current location" key 1703, a "Stores close to base" key 1704, a list of candidate stores 1705, an address input field 1706, a genre input field 1707, a hashtag input field 1708, an image attachment field 1709, an image type (single item or course) selection field 1710, and a posting text input field 1711. This allows the user to post a comment to a specific store. Also, a "Like" key may be provided on the word-of-mouth posting screen 1700 so that the user can select the "Like" key.

[0096] Here, the review posting screen 1700 is a normal posting screen, but the review processing control unit 105 displays a review posting screen for intra-site currency on which the user can input review information to obtain intra-site currency for reviews. For example, as shown in Fig. 18, the review posting screen for intra-site currency 1800 displays a "detailed input" message 1801, an image attachment field 1802 for the image category and price, an amount input field 1803, a video URL input field 1804, an input field 1805 for the day rate or evening rate for the payment amount per person (including tax), an input field 1806 for the usage scene, an input field 1807 for business hours, a selection field 1808 for non-smoking / smoking, an input field 1809 for payment method, an input field 1810 for whether or not reservations are possible, an input field 1811 for the method of provision, a "save draft" key 1812, and a "post" key 1813. Here, the "Enter details" message 1801 states, "*You will receive coins for each item you enter. *In the case of fraudulent posts, we may cancel the coins even after they have been awarded.", and for each item in the input and selection fields, a predetermined amount of site currency for reviews 1814 that can be acquired by entering information (for example, the amount of currency to be used, "5 coins") is displayed. This makes it possible to encourage users to enter word-of-mouth information by offering the opportunity to acquire site currency as an incentive.

[0097] Now, the member-side user who has checked the review posting screen 1700 and the site currency review posting screen 1800 inputs information into the input field and selection field, and selects the "Post" key 1813. The review processing control unit 105 then accepts the input information and the selection of the "Post" key 1813. The review processing control unit 105 then associates the user information of the user terminal 10 with the input store details.

[0098] Here, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 is not particularly limited in the association method, but for example, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 refers to a word-of-mouth information database. As shown in Fig. 19A, the word-of-mouth information database 1900 stores registered email addresses 1901, store names 1902, input selection items 1903 (e.g., genre, posted text) of the word-of-mouth posting screen 1700, and input selection items 1904 (e.g., image category, price, and method of provision) of the word-of-mouth posting screen 1800 for site currency in an associated manner.

[0099] Then, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, and stores the acquired email address ("abc@def"), the store name for which the user has entered word-of-mouth information, and the input / selected information in association with each item in the word-of-mouth information database 1900. This completes the registration of word-of-mouth information by the user. The word-of-mouth information database 1900 may further store the posting time when the word-of-mouth information was posted in association with each other.

[0100] Here, when a user posts a review and the review information is confirmed by registering it, the review processing control unit 105 adds a specified number of site currencies for the review to the number of site currencies for the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose review information has been confirmed.

[0101] Here, the method of addition by the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 is not particularly limited, but for example, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 uses the word-of-mouth information database 1900 and the member registration database 406 to identify the registered user email address 1901 in the word-of-mouth information database 1900 for which the word-of-mouth information has been confirmed and the number of registered site currencies 409 associated with the registered user email address 407 in the member registration database 406. Then, as shown in FIG. 19B, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds a predetermined number of site currencies for word-of-mouth to the registered number of registered site currencies 409 held by the user of the registered email address 407 for which the word-of-mouth information has been confirmed in the member registration database 406.

[0102] In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of items for which information has been input is multiplied by a certain number of currencies used ("5 coins") to calculate the number of currencies in the review site. Therefore, for example, if a user inputs information for three items, the review processing control unit 105 adds the multiplied value ("15 coins") obtained by multiplying three items by a certain number of currencies used ("5 coins") to the number of currencies used 409b in the registered site currencies 409 associated with the registered user email address 407. This makes it possible to provide an incentive for users to post reviews.

[0103] In the above, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds the number of currencies used as the number of site currencies for word-of-mouth according to the number of input fields for word-of-mouth information, but this is not limited to the above. For example, since the number of discounted currencies 409a and the number of used currencies 409b are set in the number of registered site currencies 409, the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 may add a fixed number of discounted currencies ("50 cash") to the number of discounted currencies 409a, or may add a fixed number of used currencies ("10,000 coins") to the number of used currencies 409b, depending on the setting of the user on the store side or the administrator of the server 11.

[0104] In addition, when the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 adds the amount of in-site currency for word-of-mouth to the amount of in-site currency for the user, it may notify the user using the registered user email address 407 that the in-site currency for word-of-mouth has been granted.

[0105] In the above, the word-of-mouth information is confirmed when the user posts a review, and the number of site currencies for reviews is immediately added, but the word-of-mouth information may contain content that violates legal laws. Therefore, it is possible to presume that the word-of-mouth information is confirmed when the user posts a review, and first add the number of site currencies for reviews, and later, with approval from the administrator of the server 11 or the user of the store, confirm the added number of site currencies for reviews, or with denial from the administrator of the server 11 or the user of the store, subtract the added number of site currencies for reviews. In particular, if the word-of-mouth information contains inappropriate language, the word-of-mouth information may be deleted by the administrator of the server 11 or the user of the store, and the added number of site currencies for reviews may be subtracted (cancelled).

[0106] As another method, for example, the word-of-mouth information can be provisionally registered once, and then the amount of site currency for word-of-mouth can be incremented with approval from the administrator of server 11 or the user on the store side, or the amount of site currency for word-of-mouth can be not incremented with approval from the administrator of server 11 or the user on the store side.

[0107] For example, when the word-of-mouth processing control unit 105 provisionally registers word-of-mouth information, it uses the store registration database 1000 and the word-of-mouth information database 1900 to identify the registered email address of the user (on the store side) of the store name, and displays a confirmation screen for the provisionally registered word-of-mouth information on the user terminal 10 of the user. Here, the type of the word-of-mouth information confirmation screen is not particularly limited, but for example, the contents of the provisionally registered word-of-mouth information database 1900, an approval key, and a denial key are displayed.

[0108] When a user of the store looks at the review title and review content on the review information confirmation screen, determines that there is no problem (violation) with the review information, and selects an approval key, the review processing control unit 105 accepts the selection of the approval key, transitions the provisional registration in the review information database 1900 to a final registration, and finalizes the review information. Then, the review processing control unit 105 adds a predetermined site currency number for reviews to the site currency number of the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose review information has been finalized.

[0109] On the other hand, if a store user who has viewed the review information confirmation screen judges that there is a problem (violation) in the review information and selects the denial key, the review processing control unit 105 accepts the selection of the denial key, erases the provisional registration in the review information database 1900, and notifies the provisionally registered user, using the registered user email address 1901, that the review information is inappropriate and has been erased. This allows the user to enter an appropriate review title and review content.

[0110] Incidentally, when the user selects the outing map screen switching key 1120 on the map screen 1100 shown in Fig. 11B, the screen display control unit 104 displays a predetermined outing map screen switching screen on the map 1100. The outing map screen switching screen is a screen for transitioning to the outing map screen, and the outing map displays a plurality of selectable routes (courses), such as a date course or a bar photography course. For example, when the user selects a specific course on the outing map screen, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the specific course, and displays a three-dimensional map 2000 showing the specific course, a photo 2001 showing a famous spot on the specific course displayed on the three-dimensional map 2000, and an explanatory text 2002 explaining the spot, as shown in Fig. 20. When the user scrolls the photograph 2001 or the explanatory text 2002, the screen display control unit 104 moves the 3D map 2000 in conjunction with the scroll to the location of the photograph 2001 or the explanatory text 2002 that is the subject of the scroll. This allows the user to enjoy each point on the 3D map 2000 while looking at the photograph 2001 or the explanatory text 2002.

[0111] When the user selects the My Page screen switching key 1121, the screen display control unit 104 switches to and displays the My Page screen. The My Page screen is the same as that described above. This allows the user to easily move to the My Page screen.

[0112] Next, a user's reservation of a restaurant will be described. For example, when a user selects an icon 1102 of a specific restaurant (e.g., "Ramen Uma!") from the 3D map 1101 on the map screen 1100, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the icon 1102 of the specific restaurant ("Ramen Uma!") and displays the icon 1102 of the specific restaurant enlarged at a predetermined magnification rate, as shown in Fig. 21A. The screen display control unit 104 also refers to the restaurant registration database 1000 to obtain detailed information about the selected restaurant ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays a restaurant information screen 2100 of the specific restaurant ("Ramen Uma!") below the map screen 1100.

[0113] Here, the store information screen 2100 is not particularly limited, but for example, the store information screen 2100 displays a store name 2101 ("Ramen Uma!"), a favorites display 2102, a price range 2103 ("Lunch: 1000-2000 yen", "Dinner: 1000-2000 yen"), business hours 2104 ("10:00-20:00"), a route display 2105, an introductory video 2106, products and prices 2107, a review posting screen switching key 1119 as a shortcut key, a route guidance key 1114, a display 2108 indicating whether or not a reservation is possible, and a reservation icon 2109. This allows the user to check detailed information about the selected store. Also, the introductory video 2106 is displayed, allowing the user to check the specific appearance of the store.

[0114] Here, the favorite display 2102 is displayed in a specific color (e.g., blue) if the store is the user's favorite store, and is displayed in white if the store is not the user's favorite store, so that the user can understand whether the store is their favorite or not by looking at the color of the favorite display 2102.

[0115] The route display 2105 is a display for getting to the selected store, and displays the distance from the current location to the store (1.5 km), the distance from the base to the store (500 m), and the distance from a nearby landmark such as a station to the store (200 m). This allows the user to immediately grasp the distance to the selected store.

[0116] Furthermore, the display 2108 of whether or not a reservation is possible will display "reservation not possible" if the store is not available for reservation, and if the store is available for reservation, as shown in FIG. 21B, instead of "reservation possible", a message encouraging the user to acquire the amount of site currency for reservation (for example, "300 cash will be saved" for the amount of discount currency for reservation, or "1,000 coins will be saved" for the amount of currency used for reservation) will be displayed. This allows the user to immediately check whether or not the store is available for reservation. Furthermore, by displaying a message encouraging the user to acquire the amount of site currency for reservation, the user will feel an incentive to make a reservation at the selected store, and will be encouraged to make a reservation.

[0117] Also, the reservation icon 2109 is linked to the display 2108 of whether or not a reservation is possible, and if "reservation is not possible," an icon indicating that a reservation cannot be accepted is displayed, and an icon indicating that a reservation can be accepted is displayed, as shown in Fig. 21B. This allows the user to make a reservation immediately if the store is available for reservation.

[0118] Here, if word-of-mouth information is associated with the selected store ("Ramen Uma!"), the screen display control unit 104 displays word-of-mouth information 2110 associated with the store around the enlarged store icon 1102. For example, the screen display control unit 104 refers to the word-of-mouth information database 1900, acquires a posted message for the selected store ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays the acquired posted message 2110 around the enlarged store icon 1102. Note that if the posted message 2110 contains a large number of characters, the posted message 2110 may be abbreviated to a predetermined number of characters before being displayed. This allows the user to check the word-of-mouth information 2110 of the selected store and consider whether or not to make a reservation at the store.

[0119] 21B shows a case where the selected store is a "French restaurant," and the screen display control unit 104 enlarges the icon 1102 of the selected specific store, displays a store information screen 2100 of the specific store ("Bistro Uma! French"), and if word-of-mouth information is associated with the specific store, also displays word-of-mouth information 2110. In this way, the present invention makes it possible to easily check detailed store information and word-of-mouth information.

[0120] Now, when the user checks the store information screen 2100, decides that he or she would like to make a reservation at a specific store, and selects a reservation key for that specific store, the store reservation control unit 106 of the server 11 accepts the selection of the reservation key, displays a reservation request screen on the user terminal 10, and accepts the reservation for the specific store from the user terminal 10 (Figure 2: S106).

[0121] Here, the display method of the store reservation control unit 106 is not particularly limited, but for example, as shown in FIG. 22 , the reservation request screen 2200 may display a “reservation request” message 2201, a store name 2202 ("Ramen Uma!"), a store phone number 2203 ("0123456789"), cancellation instructions 2204 (for example, "※Please call the store if you wish to cancel a reservation on the day"), an input field 2205 for inputting the name of the person making the reservation, a calendar 2206 for specifying the date of visit, an input field 2207 for inputting the time of entry, an input field 2208 for inputting the number of people, and a reservation request message 2209. The screen displays a message 2209 stating that the user can earn site currency for the reservation (for example, "If you make a reservation or visit this store now, you will be awarded 50 cash for each visitor. *It will take approximately one month from the date of your visit for the cash to be awarded."), an input field 2210 for the number of discount currencies to be used, a display of the upper limit of the number of discount currencies available 2211, an input field 2212 for a phone number, an input field 2213 for an email address, an input field 2214 for requests, a check box 2215 for agreeing to the terms of use, and a "Confirm reservation request" key 2216.

[0122] Here, for example, the input information from the name of the person reserving to the request constitutes the reservation information, and the input value of the amount of discount currency to be used corresponds to the amount of discount that the store will give to the price of the product ordered by the user who made the reservation at the time of payment. Also, the "Confirm reservation request" key 2216 may display, for example, the fact that the site currency will be obtained by confirming the reservation, the timing of when the site currency will be obtained, and if the reservation cannot be made, the fact that the reservation will be deleted.

[0123] Now, the member-side user who has checked the reservation request screen 2200 enters information into each of the input and selection fields, checks the check box 2215, and selects the "Confirm reservation request" key 2216. The store reservation control unit 106 then displays the entered information, the reservation key, and the cancel key on the user terminal 10 for the user to confirm. When the user selects the reservation key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the reservation key and associates the user information of the user terminal 10 with detailed information about the selected store.

[0124] Here, the method of association of the store reservation control unit 106 is not particularly limited, but for example, the store reservation control unit 106 refers to a reservation information database. As shown in Fig. 23A, the reservation information database 2300 stores store names 2301, registered email addresses 2302, and input selection items 2303 (e.g., name of person making reservation, ..., requests) of the reservation request screen 2200 in association with each other.

[0125] Then, the store reservation control unit 106 acquires the email address ("abc@def") of the logged-in user, as well as the store name ("Ramen Uma!"), and stores the acquired store name ("Ramen Uma!"), the acquired email address ("abc@def"), and the input / selected information in association with each item in the reservation information database 2300. This completes the provisional registration of the reservation information by the user. The reservation information database 2300 may also store the reserved reservation time in association with the information.

[0126] Here, since the reservation information needs to take into account the schedule and circumstances of the reserved store, there is a certain risk in confirming the reservation as is at the time the user makes the reservation. Therefore, when the store reservation control unit 106 completes the provisional registration of the reservation information, it uses the store registration database 1000 and the reservation information database 2300 to identify the registered email address of the user of the store with the store name ("Ramen Uma!"), and displays a confirmation screen of the provisionally registered reservation information on the user terminal 10 of the store user. Here, the type of the reservation information confirmation screen is not particularly limited, but for example, the provisionally registered reservation information, an approval key, and a denial key are displayed.

[0127] Therefore, when a user at the store judges while looking at the reservation information on the reservation information confirmation screen that the store can accept the reservation and selects an approval key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the approval key and transitions the provisional registration in the reservation information database 2300 to a final registration, thereby finalizing the reservation. Then, after a predetermined period has elapsed from the time the reservation is finalized, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of site currencies for the reservation associated with the detailed information of the store to the number of site currencies in the user information associated with the detailed information of the store whose reservation has been finalized.

[0128] The predetermined period corresponds to the period from when the store user waits for the reserved user to arrive at the store, when the reserved user arrives, and then when the user makes the payment, without any changes to the number of people in the reservation, and can be set appropriately, for example, to about one month, depending on the reservation status and the progress of the process. In other words, a certain period is required from when the reservation is confirmed until the reserved user properly makes the payment, so after the period has passed, the store reservation control unit 106 will add the amount of site currency for the reservation.

[0129] Here, the method of addition by the store reservation control unit 106 is not particularly limited, but for example, the store reservation control unit 106 uses the reservation information database 2300 and the member registration database 406 to identify the registered user email address 2302 of the reservation information database 2300 where the reservation has been confirmed, and the registered site currency number 409 associated with the registered user email address 407 of the member registration database 406. In addition, the store reservation control unit 106 uses the reservation information database 2300 and the store registration database 1000 to identify the store name 2301 of the reservation information database 2300 where the reservation has been confirmed, and the site currency number 1003 for reservation associated with the store name in the store registration database 1000 (or the registered user email address 1001 on the store side). Then, as shown in FIG. 23B, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of site currencies 1003 for reservation associated with the store name (or the registered user email address 1001 on the store side) to the number of registered site currencies 409 held by the user of the registered email address 406 where the reservation has been confirmed in the member registration database 406.

[0130] In this embodiment of the present invention, the number of visitors is multiplied by a certain discount currency amount ("50 cash") to calculate the multiplied value as the in-site currency amount for reservation. Therefore, for example, if the number of visitors is three, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the multiplied value ("150 cash") obtained by multiplying three people by a certain discount currency amount ("50 cash") to the discount currency amount 409a of the registered in-site currency amount 409 associated with the registered user email address 407. This makes it possible to provide an incentive for users to make reservations.

[0131] In the above, the store reservation control unit 106 adds the number of discounted currencies as the number of site currencies for reservations according to the number of visitors, but this is not limited to the above. For example, since the number of discounted currencies 409a and the number of currencies used 409b are set in the number of registered site currencies 409, the store reservation control unit 106 may add a fixed number of discounted currencies ("100 cash") to the number of discounted currencies 409a, or may add a fixed number of currencies used ("15,000 coins") to the number of currencies used 409b, depending on the setting of the user on the store side.

[0132] In addition, when the store reservation control unit 105 adds the amount of site currency for reservation to the amount of site currency of the user, it may notify the user using the user's registered user email address 407 that the site currency for reservation has been granted.

[0133] Furthermore, in the above, if the "number of discount currencies to be used" is input, when the reservation is confirmed, the number of discount currencies of the user will be used equal to the input "number of discount currencies to be used". In this case, the user at the store checks the "number of discount currencies to be used" in advance on the reservation information confirmation screen, and when the user who made the reservation checks out, the price of the product ordered by the user will be discounted by the input number of discount currencies ("50 cash") and charged. Then, when the discount is confirmed, the store reservation control unit 106 subtracts the input "number of discount currencies to be used" (for example, "50 cash") from the number of discount currencies 409a held by the user of the registered email address 407 where the reservation was confirmed in the member registration database 406. This allows the user to use the number of discount currencies.

[0134] On the other hand, if a user at the store who has viewed the reservation information confirmation screen decides that the store cannot accept the reservation and selects the Deny key, the store reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the Deny key, erases the provisional registration in the reservation information database 2300, and notifies the user that the reservation cannot be made using the registered user email address 2302 of the provisionally registered user. This makes it possible to inform the user that the reservation cannot be made and encourage them to change the reservation information.

[0135] In addition, for example, if a user on the shop side selects an approval key once and the shop reservation control unit 106 confirms a reservation, but the reservation is cancelled within a specified period from the time the reservation was confirmed, for example, because the user who made the reservation calls to cancel or does not come to the shop, the user on the shop side selects a denial key again within the specified period, and the shop reservation control unit 106 accepts the selection of the denial key, erases the actual registration in the reservation information database 2300, and notifies the reservation cancellation using the registered user email address 2302 of the user who erased the actual registration. This makes it possible to not add to the site currency for reservations unless the user who made the reservation comes to the shop.

[0136] Incidentally, among the site currencies acquired as described above, the discounted currency number is used at the time of reservation, but the usage currency number is used as follows. For example, on the map screen 1100 shown in FIG. 11B, the user selects the possession collection and purchase key 1115, and displays the item purchase screen 1600 via the possession collection and purchase screen 1505. Then, on the item purchase screen 1600, the user checks the site currency number owned by the logged-in user and the site currency number for purchase (discounted currency number or usage currency number), selects a desired item, and selects the purchase key 1603. The currency usage control unit 107 of the server 11 accepts the selection of the purchase key, treats the site currency number for purchase as the site currency number for service, and subtracts the site currency number for service from the registered site currency number 409 (discounted currency number 409a or usage currency number 409b) owned by the user of the registered email address 407 in the member registration database 406, and provides the selected item or icon to the user. For example, if the item is a house in the base, a house item is added to the base in the 3D map 1101. If the item is a vehicle, a car item is added to the vehicle when the vehicle is animated by the route guidance key 1114. An item can be selected as appropriate by the user's operation. In this way, the user can use the amount of currency used to perform various decorations on the 3D map 1101, thereby improving the game-like presentation of the store search site.

[0137] Also, the currency use control unit 107 may provide the site currency amount (discount currency amount or usage currency amount) by, for example, payment of real currency by the user on the possession collection and purchase screen 1505. In this case, the currency use control unit 107 accepts input of the desired site currency amount from the user, displays a real currency payment screen, and allows the user to pay the real currency. There is no particular limitation on the payment method of the real currency, and for example, payment by bank transfer or credit card can be mentioned. Then, when the user pays the real currency, the currency use control unit 107 receives information of the payment of the real currency by the user, and, for example, adds the input site currency amount for purchase to the registered site currency amount 409 (discount currency amount 409a or usage currency amount 409b) held by the user of the registered email address 407 after purchase in the member registration database 406, and provides the input site currency amount for purchase to the user. This allows the user to freely purchase the site currency amount using real currency.

[0138] Furthermore, the currency usage control unit 107 may convert the discounted currency amount to the usable currency amount at a predetermined conversion rate on the possession collection and purchase screen 1505 and provide it to the user. For example, the discounted currency amount "10 cash" may be converted to the usable currency amount "10,000 coins" by the user's operation. This can encourage the user to use the usable currency amount.

[0139] In the above, the method of using the currency number used was explained using the service of purchasing items on the store search site as an example of a service of the store search site, but this is not limited to this, and since a wide variety of services can be defined for the store search site, the site currency number (discount currency number or currency number used) can also be used for other services.

[0140] For example, when a user posts a review for a specific store using the site currency for service, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the site currency for service from the site currency owned by the user, and then raise the display priority of the store for which the user posted the review information in the 3D map 1101, so as to display the store prominently. Also, when another user likes the user's review and evaluates the user's review using the site currency for service, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the site currency for service from the site currency owned by the other user, and then display the user's review prominently. For example, a method of displaying the store or review prominently in a speech bubble on the 3D map 1101 that is easily noticeable can be cited as an example of a display that highlights the store or review that the user wants to support and the review that the user likes can be highlighted and shared with other users, activating the store search site. In particular, stores and reviews that users want to highlight can be given a certain degree of credibility even if they have to pay in-site currency, and the use of in-site currency can be used to weight stores and reviews (ratings).

[0141] Furthermore, since a user on the store side can also have an in-site currency amount, for example, if a user on the store side uses an in-site currency amount for service for his / her store to highlight his / her store, the currency use control unit 107 may subtract the in-site currency amount for service from the in-site currency amount held by the user on the store side, and then display the user's store in a prominent manner on the 3D map 1101. As a display for highlighting a store, for example, a method of setting up a predetermined electronic bulletin board on the 3D map 1101 and posting an advertisement introducing the store of the user on the electronic bulletin board can be given.

[0142] Furthermore, when an advertisement such as a still image advertisement or a video advertisement is displayed on a store search site, if a user wishes to shorten the display time of the advertisement or to eliminate the display of the advertisement by using the amount of site currency for the service for the display of the advertisement, the currency usage control unit 1011 may subtract the amount of site currency for the service from the amount of site currency held by the user, and then shorten the display time of the advertisement or eliminate the display of the advertisement.

[0143] In addition, although the above description has been made regarding the use of the site currency amount, the currency use control unit 105 may be configured to add the site currency amount for bonus use by the user's operation on the store search site. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, in a 3D map 1101, word-of-mouth information 2110 associated with a store is displayed around an enlarged store icon 1102. When a user selects a specific word-of-mouth information 2110 to check the word-of-mouth information 2110, the screen display control unit 104 enlarges and displays the selected word-of-mouth information 2110. At that time, the currency use control unit 107 may add the site currency amount for bonus use (for example, "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the site currency amount held by the user who selected the word-of-mouth information 2110 with a certain probability (for example, 1%).

[0144] Furthermore, when a user posts a specific comment on the enlarged word-of-mouth information 2110, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the posting of the comment, and here, the currency usage control unit 107 may add a bonus amount of site currency (e.g., "10 cash" or "1,000 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who posted the comment with a certain probability (e.g., 80%).

[0145] Furthermore, when a user selects a specific like key when checking the word-of-mouth information 2110, the screen display control unit 104 accepts the selection of the like key and adds "1" to the "number of likes" contained in the word-of-mouth information database 1900. Here, the currency usage control unit 107 may add, with a certain probability (e.g., 1%), a bonus amount of site currency (e.g., "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who selected the like key.

[0146] Furthermore, when a user logs in for the first time each day, the currency usage control unit 107 may display a predetermined number (e.g., three) of selectable treasure chest icons on the map screen 1100, and when the user selects one of the treasure chest icons, the currency usage control unit 107 may, with a certain probability (e.g., 33%), add a bonus amount of site currency (e.g., "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency held by the user who selected the treasure chest icon. The treasure chest icons may represent items in the store search site, in addition to the above-mentioned amount of site currency.

[0147] Also, when an advertisement is displayed within a store search site, if a user selects the advertisement and displays the contents of the advertisement, the currency usage control unit 107 may add a bonus amount of site currency (e.g., "1 cash" or "100 coins") to the amount of site currency owned by the user who has displayed the contents of the advertisement with a certain probability (e.g., 33%). In addition to the above-mentioned amount of site currency, items within the store search site may also be used.

[0148] In this way, the currency usage control unit 107 can add the amount of bonus site currency in response to a user's operation on the shop search site, thereby further enhancing the gaming aspect of the shop search site.

[0149] In addition, in the above description, the store is assumed to be a restaurant such as a ramen shop, but the present invention is not limited to this and can also be applied to service businesses such as beauty salons and osteopathic clinics that require reservations. [Industrial Applicability]

[0150] As described above, the information processing system and information processing method of the present invention are useful as a store search site with an unprecedented game-like quality, and by introducing a currency mechanism that can be used freely within the system, they are effective as an information processing system and information processing method that can be used in a game-like manner by both stores and members. [Explanation of symbols]

[0151] 1. Information Processing Systems 10 User terminal 11 Server 12 Network 101 Search control section 102 Membership registration control unit 103 Store registration control unit 104 Screen display control unit 105 Word of mouth processing control section 106 Store reservation control unit 107 Currency Use Control Unit

Claims

1. a membership registration control unit that, when user information is input to a predetermined store search site from a user's user terminal, associates the input user information with the number of site currencies that can be used on the store search site, registers the user information as a member, and logs the user terminal into the store search site; a store registration control unit which, when the logged-in user terminal is associated with a specific store on the store search site and detailed information including location information of the store is input, associates the detailed information of the store with an in-site currency amount for reservation provided to a person who has made a reservation at the store, and registers the store on the store search site; a screen display control unit that, when a store search key is input from a user terminal logged in to the store search site, displays on the user terminal a map in which stores that are located nearby are located with the location information set by the user terminal as the center based on detailed information about the registered store; a word-of-mouth processing control unit that, when word-of-mouth information is input to a specific store from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, associates user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and, when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adds a predetermined site currency number for word-of-mouth to the site currency number of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store; a store reservation control unit that, when a specific store is reserved from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, associates user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and, when the reservation of the store is confirmed, adds a site currency number for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to a site currency number for the user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a predetermined period has elapsed from the time the reservation is confirmed; a currency usage control unit that, when a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site issues an instruction to provide a service of the store search site with a predetermined site currency number for the service, subtracts the site currency number for the service from the site currency number in the user information of the user terminal and provides the service; An information processing system comprising:

2. The number of currencies on the site is set to a discount currency number that can be used to discount the price of the product at the store by the number of currencies, and a usable currency number that can be used for the service of the store search site by the number of currencies. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. the map is a three-dimensional map; the screen display control unit displays a three-dimensional map centered on a preset position set by the logged-in user terminal as a base, The base is available for purchase as an item by the currently logged-in user terminal. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

4. a membership registration control process for, when user information is input from a user terminal of a user to a predetermined store search site, associating the input user information with the number of site currencies that can be used on the store search site, registering the user information as a member, and logging in the user terminal to the store search site; a store registration control process for, when the logged-in user terminal is associated with a specific store on the store search site and detailed information including location information of the store is input, associating the detailed information of the store with an in-site currency amount for reservation provided to a person who has made a reservation at the store, and registering the store on the store search site; a screen display control process for displaying on the user terminal, when a store search key is input from the user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, a map in which stores that are located nearby are arranged with the location information set by the user terminal as the center based on detailed information about the registered store; a word-of-mouth processing control step of, when word-of-mouth information is input to a specific store from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, associating user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the store, and, when the word-of-mouth information is confirmed, adding a predetermined site currency number for word-of-mouth to the site currency number of the user information associated with the detailed information about the store; a store reservation control step of, when a specific store is reserved from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site, associating user information of the user terminal with detailed information about the reserved store, and, when the reservation of the store is confirmed, adding a number of site currencies for reservation associated with the detailed information about the store to a number of site currencies in the user information associated with the detailed information about the store after a predetermined period has elapsed since the reservation was confirmed; a currency usage control process for providing the service of the store search site by subtracting the number of site currencies for the service from the number of site currencies in the user information of the user terminal when a command is received from a user terminal currently logged in to the store search site to provide the service in a predetermined number of site currencies for the service; An information processing method for an information processing system comprising:

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