Information management device, information management method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information management device, an information management method, and a program that are further conductive to the use of drones.SOLUTION: In an information management system, an information management device 200 according to the present disclosure comprises: a reception unit 216 for respectively receiving applications to participate in an event where photography is carried out by using a drone 18 from a first participant 12A who is to use a drone for photographing and a second participant 12B who is not to use a drone for photographing; and a payment fee billing unit 218 for billing the first participant for a price in accordance with a participation mode of the first participant and billing the second participant for a price in accordance with a participation mode of the second participant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information management device, an information management method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a golf play support system using a drone. The drone is equipped with a camera. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-51066 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a demand for technology that will contribute to the use of drones.

[0005] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A first aspect of the present invention is an information management device comprising: a reception unit that accepts applications to participate in an event where photography may be performed using a drone from a first participant who is a participant who will be using a drone to take photos, and a second participant who is a participant who will not be using a drone to take photos, and a fee request unit that requests a fee from the first participant accepted by the reception unit according to the participation mode of the first participant, and requests a fee from the second participant accepted by the reception unit according to the participation mode of the second participant.

[0007] A second aspect of the present invention is an information management method executed by a computer, the information management method having a reception step of receiving applications to participate in an event where photography may be conducted using a drone from a first participant who is a participant who will be taking photography using a drone and a second participant who is a participant who will not be taking photography using the drone, and a fee claim step of charging the first participant accepted in the reception step a fee according to the participation mode of the first participant, and charging the second participant accepted in the reception step a fee according to the participation mode of the second participant.

[0008] A third aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute the information management method. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The present invention contributes to the use of drones. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information management system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of an information management method according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] Even if a drone owner wants to fly the drone, the areas and opportunities in which the drone can be used are limited by rules established in each country or region. On the other hand, participants in some events may want others to take pictures of them. For example, a driver driving a vehicle on a circuit may want others to take pictures of him / her (his / her vehicle) while driving.

[0012] Based on the above preliminary explanation, an embodiment (one embodiment) will be described below. Note that, unless otherwise specified, the event in the following description refers to an event where shooting using the drone 18 is permitted.

[0013] (One embodiment) FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an information management system 10 according to an embodiment.

[0014] The information management system 10 is a system that manages information about a plurality of participants (those who wish to participate) 12 who will participate in an event. The event is, for example, a circuit event in which the participants 12 drive vehicles around a circuit, but is not limited to this. The event may be, for example, a touring event in which the participants 12 drive vehicles around roads secured as a course, or a sports event in which the participants 12 exercise in a stadium. As shown in FIG. 1, the information management system 10 includes an information management device 200 and a plurality of participant terminals 100.

[0015] The participant terminal 100 is a terminal device carried by the participant 12. Each of the multiple participants 12 may have his / her own participant terminal 100. The participant terminal 100 is, for example, a personal computer, but is not limited to this. The participant terminal 100 may be a smartphone, a tablet terminal, etc. Also, although the number of participant terminals 100 shown in FIG. 1 is two, three or more participant terminals 100 may be provided in the information management system 10. The participant terminal 100 includes a display unit 102, an operation unit 104, a communication unit 106, a storage unit 108, and a calculation unit 110.

[0016] The display unit 102 includes a display device (not shown) that can display information as appropriate. The display device includes a display panel (not shown), such as a liquid crystal panel. The display device may include light-emitting elements (not shown), such as light-emitting diodes, as appropriate.

[0017] The operation unit 104 includes an input device (not shown) that allows the participant 12 to give information, instructions, and the like to the participant terminal 100. The input device is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like, but is not limited to these. The input device may include a touch panel that is provided integrally with the display unit 102.

[0018] The communication unit 106 includes a communication module (not shown). The communication unit 106 communicates with the information management device 200 via a network 14 (FIG. 1). The network 14 may include the Internet.

[0019] The storage unit 108 includes one or more memories (not shown). More specifically, the storage unit 108 includes, for example, a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory), a flash memory, or a magnetic disk, and a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). The nonvolatile memory stores, for example, a computer-executable program. The program includes a predetermined application program for the participant 12 to apply for participation in the event to the reception unit 216 described later. The volatile memory stores, for example, data temporarily required when a processor (calculation unit 110) described later performs calculations based on the program. At least a part of the storage unit 108 may be realized by a portable storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or a memory card.

[0020] The arithmetic unit 110 includes a processing circuit (not shown). The processing circuit includes one or more processors, such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU). At least a part of the processing circuit may be realized by a predetermined integrated circuit, such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a field programmable gate array (FPGA).

[0021] The calculation unit 110 includes a terminal control unit 112. The terminal control unit 112 is responsible for the overall control of the participant terminal 100. The terminal control unit 112 controls the display unit 102 in response to instructions given via, for example, the operation unit 104. The terminal control unit 112 also appropriately controls, for example, the communication unit 106 to cause the communication unit 106 to transmit and receive information. The terminal control unit 112 is realized by the calculation unit 110 (processor) executing a program stored in the storage unit 108 (memory). At least a part of the terminal control unit 112 may be realized by an integrated circuit such as the ASIC or FPGA described above.

[0022] The information management device 200 is a server (computer) that manages information related to a plurality of participants 12 who will be participating in an event. The information management device 200 includes a communication unit 206, a storage unit 208, and a calculation unit 210.

[0023] The communication unit 206 includes a communication module (not shown). The communication unit 206 communicates with the participant terminal 100 via the network 14. More specifically, the communication unit 206 communicates with the communication unit 106 provided in the participant terminal 100 via the network 14.

[0024] The storage unit 208 includes one or more memories (not shown). More specifically, the storage unit 208 includes, for example, a nonvolatile memory such as a ROM, a flash memory, or a magnetic disk, and a volatile memory such as a RAM. The nonvolatile memory stores, for example, a computer-executable program. The volatile memory stores, for example, data and the like that is temporarily required when a processor (calculation unit 210) described later performs calculations based on a program.

[0025] The storage unit 208 includes an image data storage unit 212. The image data storage unit 212 stores, for example, one or more pieces of image data 16 captured by the first participant 12A using the drone 18. More specifically, the image data storage unit 212 stores one or more pieces of image data 16 acquired using an imaging device 18a (FIG. 1) provided on the drone 18. Note that a more detailed description of the first participant 12A will be given later. The image data 16 may be still image data or video data. At least a part of the image data storage unit 212 (storage unit 208) may be realized by a cloud storage accessible via the communication unit 206.

[0026] The arithmetic unit 210 includes a processing circuit (not shown). This processing circuit includes, for example, one or more processors such as a CPU, a GPU, etc. At least a part of this processing circuit may be realized by a predetermined integrated circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA.

[0027] The calculation unit 210 includes a notification unit 214, a reception unit 216, a fee request unit 218, a data acquisition unit 220, an image data provision unit 222, and a rebate processing unit 224. The notification unit 214, the reception unit 216, the fee request unit 218, the data acquisition unit 220, the image data provision unit 222, and the rebate processing unit 224 are realized by the calculation unit 210 (processor) executing a program stored in the storage unit 208 (memory). At least a part of the notification unit 214, the reception unit 216, the fee request unit 218, the data acquisition unit 220, the image data provision unit 222, and the rebate processing unit 224 may be realized by an ASIC, an FPGA, or the like included in the calculation unit 210.

[0028] The notification unit 214 executes a process for notifying the participant 12 of event information, which is information related to the event. The notification unit 214 notifies the participant 12 of the event information by, for example, sending an e-mail including the event information to the participant terminal 100, but is not limited to this. The notification unit 214 may execute a process for posting the event information on a specific website. The website is, for example, a homepage of an event management company that manages the event. In this case, the notification unit 214 may prompt the participant 12 to access the website by sending information indicating the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the website to the participant terminal 100. The notification unit 214 may execute a process for managing web advertisements for promoting the event.

[0029] The event information includes, for example, an event outline indicating the specific contents of the event, the date and time of the event, etc. The event information may also include notices for the first participant 12A and notices for the second participant 12B, which will be described next.

[0030] The first participant 12A is a participant 12 who will take pictures using a drone 18. The notice for the first participant 12A includes, for example, information for informing the first participant 12A of the range of the site (event venue) within which flight of the drone 18 is permitted. The notice for the first participant 12A may include information for informing the first participant 12A that the first participant 12A is required to take pictures using the drone 18 (imaging device 18a).

[0031] The second participant 12B is a participant 12 who does not take pictures using the drone 18. The second participant 12B includes, for example, a participant 12 who participates as a driver in the above-mentioned circuit event, touring event, etc., but is not limited to this. For example, a spectator who visits an event venue to watch a circuit event, touring event, etc. may also be included in the second participant 12B. The notice for the second participant 12B includes, for example, content for informing the second participant 12B that the second participant 12B may be photographed by the drone 18.

[0032] The reception unit 216 receives applications to participate in the event from each of the multiple participants 12. A participant 12 may apply to participate in the event as a first participant 12A, or may apply to participate in the event as a second participant 12B.

[0033] As described above, the information management device 200 and the participant terminal 100 can communicate with each other via the network 14. Therefore, the participant 12 can apply to participate in the event using the participant terminal 100. The application to participate in the event using the participant terminal 100 may be made via a dedicated application or via the website of the event management company described above.

[0034] The fee request unit 218 requests the participant 12 (12A, 12B) of the event accepted by the accepting unit 216 to pay a fee according to the participation mode of the participant 12. The fee request unit 218 requests the first participant 12A accepted by the accepting unit 216 to pay a fee according to the participation mode of the first participant 12A. The fee request unit 218 also requests the second participant 12B accepted by the accepting unit 216 to pay a fee according to the participation mode of the second participant 12B. As described above, the participation mode of the second participant 12B may include a plurality of participation modes. For example, the participation mode of the second participant 12B may include a mode of participating in the event as a driver of a vehicle and a mode of participating in the event as a spectator. In this case, the fee requested to the driver and the fee requested to the spectator may be different. The content of the fee requested to the participant 12 by the fee request unit 218 may be notified to the participant 12 in advance by the notifying unit 214 before the participant 12 applies to participate in the event. We will not go into details regarding the payment method for the fee charged to Participant 12.

[0035] Participants 12 (12A, 12B) whose participation in the event has been accepted can participate in the event. This provides the first participant 12A with an opportunity to operate the drone 18. As the drone 18 flies, the imaging device 18a provided in the drone 18 can acquire image data 16. In this case, the second participant 12B can become a subject of the drone 18 (imaging device 18a).

[0036] The data acquisition unit 220 acquires image data 16 acquired by the drone 18. For example, the image data 16 acquired by the drone 18 at an event venue such as a circuit or a stadium is transmitted to the participant terminal 100 of the first participant 12A who is operating the drone 18. The first participant 12A transmits the image data 16 acquired using the drone 18 to the information management device 200 via the network 14. This allows the data acquisition unit 220 to acquire the image data 16. The data acquisition unit 220 stores the acquired image data 16 in the image data storage unit 212.

[0037] Furthermore, the data acquisition unit 220 further acquires information indicating the drone 18 (first participant 12A) that acquired the image data 16, and information indicating the event at which the image data 16 was acquired. This allows the data acquisition unit 220 to further store the drone 18 (first participant 12A) that acquired the image data 16 and the event at which the image data 16 was acquired in association with the image data 16 in the image data storage unit 212. Note that the information indicating the drone 18 (first participant 12A) may be provided, for example, by the first participant 12A. The information indicating the event may be provided, for example, by an event management company.

[0038] The image data providing unit 222 provides the image data 16 stored in the image data storage unit 212 to the second participant 12B for a fee. The second participant 12B can use the participant terminal 100 of the second participant 12B to request the information management device 200 to provide the image data 16. In response to the request, the image data providing unit 222 provides the image data 16 to the second participant 12B for a fee. The image data 16 is provided to the second participant 12B by being downloaded to the participant terminal 100 via the network 14, for example. This allows the second participant 12B to own the image data 16, for example, as a memento of participating in the event. In addition, if the event is, for example, a sports event, the second participant 12B can use the image data 16, for example, to check the exercise form of the second participant 12B.

[0039] It should be noted that a plurality of image data 16 may be stored in the image data storage unit 212. The image data providing unit 222 may allow the second participant 12B to arbitrarily select the image data 16 to be provided to the second participant 12B from among the plurality of image data 16. For example, the image data providing unit 222 may cause thumbnails of the plurality of image data 16 stored in the image data storage unit 212 to be displayed on the display unit 102 of the participant terminal 100. The second participant 12B can arbitrarily select the desired image data 16 from among the plurality of image data 16 displayed as thumbnails.

[0040] The refund processing unit 224 executes a process for returning at least a portion of the consideration (profit) obtained by providing the image data 16 to the second participant 12B for a fee to the first participant 12A. That is, as described above, the image data storage unit 212 stores the image data 16 and the first participant 12A who acquired the image data 16 in association with each other. Therefore, the refund processing unit 224 can specify the first participant 12A who acquired the image data 16 provided to the second participant 12B by referring to the information stored in the image data storage unit 212. The refund processing unit 224 can execute a process for returning at least a portion of the profit to the specified first participant 12A. A description of the specific procedure for returning at least a portion of the profit to the first participant 12A will be omitted.

[0041] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of an information management method according to an embodiment.

[0042] The information management method of Fig. 2 is executed by the information management device 200. The information management method of Fig. 2 can be executed, for example, by the calculation unit 210 (processor) executing a predetermined program stored in the storage unit 208 (memory). As shown in Fig. 2, the information management method has a notification step S1, a reception step S2, a fee request step S3, a data acquisition step S4, an image data provision step S5, and a rebate processing step S6.

[0043] In a notification step S1, the notification unit 214 notifies the event information. In a reception step S2, the reception unit 216 receives an application from the participant (person wishing to participate) 12 to participate in the event.

[0044] By executing the notification step S1, the reception step S2 can receive more applications than when the notification step S1 is not executed. Also, in the notification step S1, for example, the participant 12 is notified that there is a possibility that the second participant 12B will be photographed by the drone 18. This allows the second participant 12B to recognize that there is a possibility that he (his vehicle) will be photographed by the drone 18. In other words, the drone 18 is prevented from photographing the second participant 12B without his permission. As a result, the occurrence of trouble between the participants 12 is suppressed.

[0045] In the fee requesting step S3, the fee requesting section 218 requests a fee from the participant 12 of the event. The fee requesting section 218 can request a fee according to the participation mode of the participant 12. The fee requesting step S3 is started after the end of the reception step S2.

[0046] In the data acquisition step S4, the data acquisition unit 220 acquires the image data 16, information indicating the drone 18 (first participant 12A) that acquired the image data 16, and information indicating the event at which the image data 16 was acquired. The image data 16 is acquired using a camera provided on the drone 18. The data acquisition step S4 may be started during the event period or after the event ends. The data acquisition unit 220 associates the acquired image data 16 with the drone 18 (first participant 12A) that acquired the image data 16 and the event at which the image data 16 was acquired. The data acquisition unit 220 also stores the image data 16 in which the drone 18 (first participant 12A) that acquired the image data 16 and the event at which the image data 16 was acquired are associated in the image data storage unit 212.

[0047] In the image data providing step S5, the image data providing unit 222 provides the image data 16 to the second participant 12B for a fee. The image data providing unit 222 provides the image data 16 stored in the image data storage unit 212 to the second participant 12B. This allows the second participant 12B to obtain the image data 16. The image data 16 is provided to the second participant 12B by being downloaded to the participant terminal 100 via the network 14, for example.

[0048] In the refund processing step S6, the refund processing unit 224 executes processing for returning to the first participant 12A at least a portion of the consideration (profit) obtained by providing the image data 16 to the second participant 12B for a fee. The first participant 12A is the participant 12 who obtained the image data 16 provided to the second participant 12B. By returning to the first participant 12A at least a portion of the consideration (profit) obtained by providing the image data 16 to the second participant 12B for a fee, it is possible to increase the motivation of the first participant 12A to participate in such an event. In this way, the information management method of FIG. 2 ends.

[0049] The image data providing step S5 described above may include a step in which thumbnails of the multiple image data 16 stored by the image data storage unit 212 are displayed on the display unit 102 of the participant terminal 100. This step is realized, for example, by the image data providing unit 222 transmitting information for displaying thumbnails of the multiple image data 16 on the display unit 102 to the participant terminal 100. The image data providing step S5 may also include a step in which the second participant 12B arbitrarily selects at least one of the multiple image data 16 thumbnail-displayed on the display unit 102. The second participant 12B selects an arbitrary image data 16 via, for example, the operation unit 104 of the participant terminal 100. Information indicating the selection result by the second participant 12B is transmitted from the participant terminal 100 to the image data providing unit 222 via the network 14. In this case, the image data providing unit 222 can provide the image data 16 selected by the second participant 12B to the second participant 12B.

[0050] According to this embodiment, the information management system 10, the information management device 200, and the information management method contribute to the use of the drone 18.

[0051] The embodiment may be modified as follows. In the following modifications, descriptions that overlap with the embodiment will be omitted as appropriate. Also, the same reference numerals are used to designate the same components as those described in the embodiment.

[0052] (Variation 1) After the participant 12 applies to the reception unit 216 to participate in the event as the second participant 12B, the notification unit 214 may inform the participant 12 that there is a possibility that the second participant 12B will be photographed by the drone 18. In this case, the participant 12 who applied to the reception unit 216 to participate in the event as the second participant 12B can reconsider whether or not to participate in the event as the second participant 12B in light of this possibility.

[0053] (Variation 2) Event information may be announced using non-electronic media such as posters, etc. In this case, the announcement unit 214 may be omitted from the information management device 200.

[0054] (Variation 3) The image data providing section 222 may provide at least a portion of the multiple image data 16 stored in the image data storage section 212 (storage section 208) to the second participant 12B free of charge.

[0055] The reception unit 216 may confirm with the participant 12 who applied to participate in the event as the first participant 12A whether or not to permit the image data 16 to be provided to the second participant 12B free of charge. In this case, the image data providing unit 222 can determine whether or not to provide the image data 16 acquired by the first participant 12A free of charge based on whether or not the first participant 12A permitted the image data 16 to be provided to the second participant 12B free of charge. If the first participant 12A does not permit the image data 16 to be provided to the second participant 12B free of charge, the image data providing unit 222 provides the image data 16 acquired by the first participant 12A for a fee.

[0056] (Variation 4) The image data providing unit 222 may provide the image data 16 to a person other than the second participant 12B.

[0057] For example, the image data providing unit 222 may provide the image data 16 to the first participant 12A. In this case, the image data providing unit 222 may provide the image data 16 acquired by the first participant 12A to the first participant 12A free of charge.

[0058] (Variation 5) The image data providing unit 222 may provide image data 16 to those who do not participate in the event. In this case, those who do not participate in the event can receive the image data 16 by, for example, registering in the information management system 10 as a person who wishes to receive the image data 16. In this case, the image data providing unit 222 can provide the image data 16 to those who have registered in the information management system 10, either for a fee or free of charge.

[0059] The reception unit 216 may confirm with the participant 12 who applied to participate in the event whether or not he / she permits the image data 16 to be provided to persons not participating in the event. In this way, when the participant 12 does not permit the image data 16 to be provided to persons not participating in the event, the image data provision unit 222 can restrict the provision of the image data 16 to persons not participating in the event.

[0060] (Combination of multiple modifications) The above-described multiple modified examples may be combined as appropriate within a range that does not contradict each other.

[0061] The following supplementary notes are further disclosed regarding the above embodiment.

[0062] (Appendix 1) The information management device (200) according to the present disclosure is an information management device that includes a reception unit (216) that receives applications for participation in an event where photography using a drone (18) may be performed from a first participant (12A) who is a participant (12) who will be taking pictures using the drone and a second participant (12B) who is a participant who will not be taking pictures using the drone, and a fee request unit (218) that requests a fee from the first participant accepted by the reception unit according to the participation mode of the first participant and requests a fee from the second participant accepted by the reception unit according to the participation mode of the second participant. This allows the information management device to contribute to the use of drones.

[0063] (Appendix 2) The information management device according to supplementary note 1 may further include a notification unit (214) that executes a process for notifying information related to the event. This allows the reception unit to receive more applications.

[0064] (Appendix 3) In the information management device according to Supplementary Note 2, the notification unit may notify the second participant that there is a possibility that the second participant will be photographed by the drone by participating in the event. This reduces the occurrence of problems caused by photography using a drone.

[0065] (Appendix 4) The information management device described in Supplementary Note 1 may further include a storage unit (208) that stores image data (16) acquired by the drone. This allows the information management device to manage the image data acquired by the drone.

[0066] (Appendix 5) The information management device described in Supplementary Note 4 may further include an image data providing unit (222) that provides the image data stored in the storage unit to the second participant. This allows the second participant who has participated in the event to obtain image data of the event.

[0067] (Appendix 6) In the information management device according to Supplementary Note 5, the image data providing unit may provide the image data to the second participant for a fee. This allows, for example, an event management company to utilize the provision of image data for its business.

[0068] (Appendix 7) The information management device described in Supplementary Note 6 may further include a return processing unit 224 that executes a process for returning at least a part of the compensation obtained by providing the image data to the second participant to the first participant. This makes it possible to encourage the first participant to participate in the event.

[0069] (Appendix 8) The information management method according to the present disclosure is an information management method executed by a computer, and includes an acceptance step (S2) of accepting applications for participation in an event where photography using a drone (18) may be performed from a first participant (12A) who is a participant (12) who will take photos using the drone and a second participant (12B) who will not take photos using the drone, and a fee request step (S3) of requesting a fee according to the participation mode of the first participant from the first participant accepted in the acceptance step, and requesting a fee according to the participation mode of the second participant from the second participant accepted in the acceptance step. This contributes to the use of drones.

[0070] (Appendix 9) The program according to the present disclosure is a program that causes the computer to execute the information management method described in Supplementary Note 8. As a result, the program contributes to the use of drones. The computer on which the program is installed can function as an information management device.

[0071] The present invention is not limited to the above disclosure, and various configurations may be adopted without departing from the gist of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 12…Participant 12A…1st participant 12B…2nd participant 16...Image data 18. Drone 200...Information management device 208...Storage section 214…Notification Department 216…Reception 218…Compensation Claims Department 220…Data acquisition section 222...Image data provider 224... Reduction processing section

Claims

1. a reception unit that receives applications for participation in an event where drone photography may be performed from a first participant who is a participant who will be photographing using a drone and a second participant who is a participant who will not be photographing using a drone; a fee request unit that requests a fee from the first participant accepted by the reception unit according to a participation mode of the first participant, and requests a fee from the second participant accepted by the reception unit according to a participation mode of the second participant; An information management device comprising:

2. 2. The information management device according to claim 1, The information management device further includes a notification unit that executes a process for notifying information related to the event.

3. 3. The information management device according to claim 2, The notification unit is an information management device that notifies the second participant that there is a possibility that the second participant will be photographed by the drone by participating in the event.

4. The information management device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The information management device further includes a memory unit that stores image data acquired by the drone.

5. 5. The information management device according to claim 4, The information management device further includes an image data providing unit that provides the image data stored in the storage unit to the second participant.

6. 6. The information management device according to claim 5, The image data providing unit provides the image data to the second participant for a fee.

7. 7. The information management device according to claim 6, The information management device further includes a refund processing unit that executes a process for refunding to the first participant at least a portion of the consideration obtained by providing the image data to the second participant.

8. 1. A computer-implemented information management method, comprising: A reception step of receiving applications for participation in an event where drone photography may be performed from a first participant who is a participant who will be photographing using a drone and a second participant who is a participant who will not be photographing using a drone; a fee request step of requesting a fee from the first participant accepted in the accepting step according to the participation mode of the first participant, and requesting a fee from the second participant accepted in the accepting step according to the participation mode of the second participant; The information management method includes:

9. A program causing a computer to execute the information management method according to claim 8.

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