Business monetization support method for household

Abstract

To provide a business monetization support method for a household that circulates money in a way that benefits both a parent and a child.SOLUTION: In a business monetization support method for a household executed in a system where a server terminal 100, a parent user terminal 200, and a child user terminal 300 are each connected via a network NW1, a control part of the server terminal 100 receives a purchase request for an item from the parent user terminal 200, associates the received item information with user data of the parent user terminal 200, receives a purchase request for the items from the child user terminal 300, and associates the item information with the user data of the child user terminal 300.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention mainly relates to a method for supporting children in monetizing their business within the home. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, children were given pocket money by their parents according to rules agreed upon between them, and they would save that money, and when they ran out of money they would have to ask their parents for more.

[0003] As an example of a way to break out of such a cycle, a technology has been disclosed, such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1, in which a parent account and a child account are set up, and a deposit is made from the parent account to the child account when the child completes a task assigned to it by the parent. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7078943 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a rational method of giving pocket money to parents in that it encourages their children to help out, but it does not focus on encouraging children to think for themselves and act on their ideas to earn money.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a mechanism for circulating money in a way that benefits both parents and children. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one aspect of the present invention, a home-oriented business monetization support method includes a control unit of a server terminal that receives a purchase request for an item from a parent user terminal, associates the item information with user data of the parent user terminal, receives a purchase request for the item from a child user terminal, and associates the item information with user data of the child user terminal. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a mechanism for circulating money in a manner that benefits both parents and children. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a system for supporting a child's business monetization within a household according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a functional block diagram showing the server terminal 100 of FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] 2 is a functional block diagram showing a user terminal 200 of FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of business data stored in a server 100. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of parent user data stored in the server 100. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of child user data stored in the server 100. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for supporting a child in making a profit from a business within a household according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the method for supporting a child in making a profit from a business at home according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the components shown in the embodiment are necessarily essential components of the present invention.

[0011] <Configuration> 1 is a block diagram showing a system for supporting a child's business profit-making at home according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This system has a server terminal 100 for the child's business profit-making at home system, a parent user terminal 200 which is a user of the service, and a child user terminal 300. For ease of explanation, each terminal is described as being a single terminal or a specific number of terminals, but the number of each is not limited.

[0012] The server terminal 100, parent user terminal 200, and child user terminal 300 are connected to each other via a network NW1. The network NW is configured by the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), etc. The parent user terminal 200 includes not only the parent but also the terminal of a user who has obtained permission from the parent user, such as a grandparent or a local person.

[0013] The server terminal 100 may be, for example, a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer, or may be logically realized by cloud computing.

[0014] The parent user terminal 200 and the child user terminal 300 are, for example, information processing devices such as personal computers and tablet terminals, but may also be configured as smartphones, mobile phones, PDAs, and the like.

[0015] Fig. 2 is a functional block configuration diagram of the server terminal 100 of Fig. 1. The server terminal 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit .

[0016] The communication unit 110 is a communication interface for communicating with the business user terminal 200A and the purchaser user terminal 200B via the network NW1, and communication is performed according to a communication protocol such as TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol).

[0017] The storage unit 120 stores programs for executing various control processes and various functions in the control unit 130, input data, etc., and is composed of a RAM (RANdom access memory), a ROM (Read only memory), etc. The storage unit 120 also has a business data storage unit 121, a parent user data storage unit 122, and a child user storage unit 123 that store various data related to business users.

[0018] The control unit 130 controls the overall operation of the server terminal 100 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 120, and is composed of a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), etc. Functions of the control unit 130 include an information receiving unit 131 that receives instructions and information from each terminal, a user information processing unit 132 that refers to and processes various data related to business users, and a video editing processing unit 133 that refers to and processes various data related to product promotional videos. The information receiving unit 131, the user information processing unit 132, and the video editing processing unit 133 are started by a program stored in the storage unit 120 and executed by the server terminal 100, which is a computer (electronic calculator).

[0019] The information receiving unit 131 receives information from the parent user terminal 200 and the child user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110. For example, from the parent user 200, information relating to a product purchase request is received.

[0020] The user information processing unit 132 refers to various data related to the parent user terminal 200 and the child user terminal 300 (for example, user data 1000, which will be described later) and performs a predetermined process.

[0021] The control unit 130 may also have a screen generation unit (not shown) and generates screen information to be displayed via the user interfaces of the parent user terminal 200 and the child user terminal 300 upon request. For example, the control unit 130 uses image and text data (not shown) stored in the storage unit 120 as material, and generates a user interface by arranging various images and text in predetermined areas of the user interface based on predetermined layout rules. Processing related to the image generation unit may also be executed by a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

[0022] Fig. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the user terminal 200 of Fig. 1. The user terminal 200 includes a communication unit 210, a display operation unit 220, a storage unit 230, and a control unit 240.

[0023] The communication unit 210 is a communication interface for communicating with the server terminal 100 via the network NW, and communication is performed according to a communication protocol such as TCP / IP.

[0024] The display operation unit 220 is a user interface used for inputting instructions by the user and displaying text, images, etc. according to input data from the control unit 240, and is composed of a display, a keyboard, and a mouse when the business user terminal 200A is configured as a personal computer, and is composed of a touch panel, etc. when the business user terminal 200A is configured as a smartphone or tablet terminal. This display operation unit 220 is started up by a control program stored in the storage unit 230 and executed by the business user terminal 200A, which is a computer (electronic calculator).

[0025] The storage unit 230 stores programs for executing various control processes and functions in the control unit 240, input data, etc., and is composed of a RAM, a ROM, etc. The storage unit 230 also temporarily stores the contents of communication with the server terminal 100.

[0026] The control unit 240 controls the overall operation of the user terminal 200 by executing the programs stored in the storage unit 230, and is composed of a CPU, a GPU, and the like.

[0027] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of business data stored in the server 100. As shown in FIG.

[0028] 4 stores various data related to the business operator. The various data related to the business operator may include, but is not limited to, item information (for example, detailed product information such as the name of a vegetable cultivation kit or the name of seeds, price information), transaction information with the parent user (for example, the name and number of items purchased by the parent user in the past, the number of points acquired or used by the parent user), and the number of points given to the parent user at a fixed amount every month.

[0029] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of parent user data stored in the server 100. As shown in FIG.

[0030] The parent user data 2000 stores various data related to the parent user. For example, it can include, but is not limited to, basic information of the parent user (user password, user name, adult, attribute, age, sex, etc.), point information (e.g., the number of points currently owned), item information (e.g., product information of cultivation kits and seeds purchased from businesses), transaction information with businesses (e.g., item purchase history, point usage history, etc.), transaction information with child users (sales history of items sold to child users, details of products purchased from child users (e.g., tomatoes, eggplants, etc.), number of points purchased from child users, etc.).

[0031] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of child user data stored in the server 100. As shown in FIG.

[0032] The child user data 3000 stores various data related to the child user. For example, the child user's basic information (user password, user's name, child, attributes, age, sex, etc.), point information (for example, the number of points currently held), item information (for example, product information of a cultivation kit or seeds purchased from a parent user), product information (for example, the name and price information of a vegetable such as a tomato), transaction information with the parent user (product information of an item sold to a parent user (such as a tomato), price information, point acquisition history from the parent user, details of a product purchased from a parent user (for example, a cultivation kit), the number of points purchased from a product purchased from a parent user, sales information (product sold, acquired points, acquired amount, acquisition date and time), etc. can be included, but are not limited thereto.

[0033] <Processing flow> The process flow of the system for supporting children in monetizing their home business will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 is a flow chart illustrating an example of a method for supporting a child in making a profit from a business at home according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the process of step S101, the information receiving unit 131 of the control unit 130 of the business operator's server terminal 100 receives a purchase request for an item from the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110. Here, the processing unit 132 of the server terminal 100 refers to the item information stored in the business operator data 1000, and selects a product based on the purchase request received from the parent user terminal 200. The server terminal 100 transmits payment information related to the selected product to the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110. The parent user performs a payment process on the parent user terminal based on the payment information received from the server terminal 1000. Here, the items purchased by the parent user are not limited to vegetable cultivation kits and seeds, but also include fruit cultivation kits and seeds.

[0035] Next, in the processing of step SQ102, the information processing unit 132 of the control unit 130 of the server terminal 100 updates the transaction information of the item purchased by the parent user in step S101, and transmits the transaction information and the item information purchased by the parent user to the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, thereby updating the parent user data.

[0036] Here, it is assumed that the child user has been granted a certain number of points by the parent user when starting this system, and the child user refers to the parent user data stored in the recording unit 120 of the business operator's server terminal 100 and selects the item he or she wishes to acquire from a list of items purchased by the parent user. In the process of step SQ103, the server terminal 100 receives a purchase request for the item selected by the child user from the child user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110. The server terminal 100 transmits the number of points equivalent to the item desired to be purchased to the child user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110. The child user performs a process of granting the number of points received from the server terminal 100 to the parent user.

[0037] Next, in the process of step SQ104, the information processing unit 132 of the control unit 130 of the server terminal 100 updates the transaction information of the item sold by the parent user in step SQ103, and transmits the transaction information and the information of the item sold by the parent user to the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, thereby updating the parent user data. Also, the information processing unit 132 of the control unit 130 of the server terminal 100 updates the transaction information of the item purchased by the child user in step S103, and transmits the transaction information, the information of the item purchased by the child user, the point information, and the transaction information to the child user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, thereby updating the child user data as well.

[0038] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing another example of a method for assisting in commercializing the business of a child within a household according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, as an example, the harvesting of vegetables such as tomatoes as a product will be described. However, the product is not limited to vegetables and includes fish, etc. In addition to harvesting, it may be the provision of cooked dishes such as cakes and salads. Also, it may be a product for the parent user's request (for example, an achievement such as getting 100 points in a test).

[0039] First, as the process of step SQ201, the child user uses the item purchased from the parent user to cultivate the product. For example, by purchasing a tomato cultivation kit and harvesting tomatoes, it becomes a product. The server terminal 100 receives product information from the child user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110. Here, the product information includes the name of the vegetable to be sold, the number of items sold, the selling price, etc. Note that the selling price can be freely set by the child. For example, for a product that the parent user wishes to purchase early, it can be set at a high price, or when the child user wishes to sell early, it can be set at a low price. Such methods are also conceivable.

[0040] Subsequently, as the process of step SQ202, the server terminal 100 registers the product information such as the product name and selling price related to the product received in the process of step SQ201 described above in the item information of the merchant data 1000. Further, by transmitting these product information to the parent user terminal 200 and the child user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110, the respective data are updated.

[0041] In the process of step SQ203, the parent user refers to the item information of the child user data and the business data 1000 stored in the recording unit 120 of the business's server terminal 100, and selects the item he wishes to purchase from a list of items registered by the child user. The server terminal 100 receives a purchase request for the item selected by the parent user from the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110. The server terminal 100 transmits the number of points equivalent to the item desired to be purchased to the parent user terminal 300 via the communication unit 110. The parent user performs a process of granting the number of points received from the server terminal 100 to the child user.

[0042] Next, in the process of step SQ204, the information processing unit 132 of the control unit 130 of the server terminal 100 updates the transaction information of the item purchased by the parent user in step SQ203, and transmits the transaction information and the item information purchased by the parent user to the parent user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, thereby updating the parent user data. Also, the information processing unit 132 of the control unit 130 of the server terminal 100 updates the transaction information of the product sold by the child user in step S103, and transmits the transaction information, the item information sold by the child user, the point information, and the transaction information to the child user terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, thereby updating the child user data. Here, it is also possible to visualize and display the sales information and balance information of the child user.

[0043] The points acquired by the child user can be exchanged for cash by negotiating with the parent user, and can be used as pocket money. In addition, the parent user and the child user can exchange messages on the chat communication UI of the user terminals 200 and 300, and can negotiate a transaction on the spot.

[0044] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they can be embodied in various other forms and can be implemented with various omissions, substitutions, and modifications. These embodiments and modifications, as well as omissions, substitutions, and modifications, are included in the technical scope of the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1 System 100 Server terminal, 110 Communication unit, 120 Storage unit, 130 Control unit, 200 User terminal, NW1 Network

Claims

1. A method for supporting business profitability for households, comprising: The control unit of the server terminal Receive a purchase request for an item from the parent user device, Associating the item information with user data of the parent user terminal; receiving a purchase request for the item from a child user terminal; The method further comprises: associating the item information with user data of the child user terminal.

2. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the item is one of a vegetable growing kit and seeds.

3. 2. The method of claim 1 , A method in which a control unit of the server receives a registration request for a developed product and price from the child user terminal using the item, receives a purchase request for the product from the parent user terminal, and updates the user data of the parent and child user terminals.

4. 2. The method of claim 1 , The method, wherein the commodity is a vegetable.

5. 4. The method of claim 3, The control unit of the server terminal In exchange for the purchase request for the product, points according to the price are associated with user data of the child user terminal.

6. A business monetization support method, comprising: The control unit of the server terminal receiving a request for registration of a product and a price from a child user terminal; Accepting a purchase request for the product from a parent user terminal; a method for associating points corresponding to the price in exchange for the purchase request with user data of the child user terminal.

7. 7. The method of claim 6, The method, wherein the product includes any one of vegetables, fish, a dish made by a child, and a deliverable product.

8. 7. The method of claim 6, The parent user terminal is a terminal managed by a child's parent, grandparent, or a person authorized by the parent.

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