Educational coupon information processing apparatus, educational coupon information processing program, and educational coupon information processing method

Abstract

To provide an educational coupon information processing apparatus for reliably supporting child-rearing and education without imposing a burden of service on a person in charge of the support.SOLUTION: An educational coupon information processing apparatus is configured to: receive, from multiple classes, registrations of class information for identifying the classes; receive registrations of user information for identifying each of multiple users, who are children allowed to use the classes; and receive, from the classes, registrations of course information regarding courses provided in the classes. The educational coupon information processing apparatus is configured to: receive registrations of available amount and available period of a coupon that each of the users can use in the class, for the multiple users; and store the available amount and the available period of the coupon in association with user information of each of the multiple users. The educational coupon information processing apparatus receives, from a user, use instruction information regarding the use of a coupon, and executes processing for using the coupon.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, in relation to serious issues such as the declining birthrate, measures for supporting child-rearing and education such as the payment of child allowances have been implemented by the state, local governments, and the like. In addition, technologies for preventing omissions in the procedures for applying for such support have also been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, such support by benefits is not guaranteed to be used for purposes in line with the objectives, so it often ends up as mere living expenses or savings, etc., and there is a problem that the objectives are not achieved. In particular, when providing subsidies or assistance for the education of children in households with low income, etc., if it is implemented by transferring money, etc., it will be consumed as living expenses, and there are many problems where the original objectives are not achieved. In addition, for such benefits, the target person needs to actively investigate the application requirements and application methods and apply by themselves, and there are many cases where the parental generation, who are busy with work and housework, cannot utilize the system. Furthermore, the workload of the staff responsible for receiving a large number of applications and performing processes such as confirmation of application contents, inquiries, and transfers is also high, and there is a risk of problems such as a shortage of personnel, overwork, and delays in the payment of benefits.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide an educational coupon information processing apparatus, an educational coupon information processing program, and an educational coupon information processing method that can reliably support child-rearing and children's education without imposing a corresponding load on the person in charge of providing support.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The above object is achieved by the following means.

[0007] (1) A classroom registration unit that receives registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms that teach knowledge or train skills to children, a user registration unit that receives registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are a plurality of children who can use the classrooms, a course registration unit that receives registration of course information regarding the courses provided in the classroom from the classroom and stores the received course information in association with the classroom information of the classroom, a coupon registration unit that receives registration of the available amount and available period of coupons that each user can use in the classroom for a plurality of users, a coupon storage unit that stores the available amount and available period of the coupons registered by the coupon registration unit in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users, a use instruction reception unit that receives use instruction information regarding the use of a coupon, including course information regarding the course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays in the classroom, and a use processing unit that changes the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information when the use instruction information is received by the use instruction reception unit. An educational coupon information processing apparatus having the above.

[0008] (2) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to (1) above, further comprising a use confirmation reception unit that notifies the classroom of the use instruction information received by the use instruction reception unit and receives confirmation of use from the classroom.

[0009] (3) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to (2) above, further comprising a payment processing unit that executes a process of paying the amount corresponding to the usage instruction information confirmed by the usage confirmation reception unit to the classroom.

[0010] (4) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above, further comprising a selection reception unit that displays a list of a plurality of classrooms registered by the classroom registration unit and receives a selection from a user.

[0011] (5) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to (4) above, wherein the selection reception unit superimposes and displays a plurality of classrooms on a map based on the positions of the classrooms included in the classroom information.

[0012] (6) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to (5) above, wherein the selection reception unit displays a list of a plurality of courses provided in the classroom and receives a selection from a user.

[0013] (7) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above, further comprising an awarding unit that periodically awards a plurality of users with coupons at predetermined intervals, sets a certain available amount and available period, and stores them in the coupon storage unit.

[0014] (8) The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above, wherein the user is a plurality of children living in a predetermined area, and the coupon is awarded by an organization that manages the area.

[0015] (9) An educational coupon information processing program for causing the information processing apparatus to function as the educational coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3) above.

[0016] (10) A classroom registration step of receiving registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms for teaching knowledge or training skills; a user registration step of receiving registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are candidates for using the classrooms; a course registration step of receiving registration of course information regarding a course provided in the classroom from the classroom; a coupon registration step of receiving registration of the available amount and available period of a coupon that each user can use in the classroom for a plurality of users; a storage step of storing the available amount and available period of the coupon registered in the coupon registration step in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users; a use instruction reception step of receiving use instruction information regarding the use of the coupon, including course information regarding a course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays for the classroom from the user; and a coupon use step of changing the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information when the use instruction information is received in the use instruction reception step. An educational coupon information processing method comprising the above steps.

Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the educational coupon information processing apparatus of the present invention, there are provided: a classroom registration unit that receives registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms for teaching knowledge or training skills to children; a user registration unit that receives registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are a plurality of children who can use the classrooms; a course registration unit that receives registration of course information regarding a course provided in the classroom from the classroom; a coupon registration unit that receives registration of the available amount and available period of coupons that each user can use in the classroom for a plurality of users; a storage unit that stores the available amount and available period of the coupons received for registration by the coupon registration unit in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users; a use instruction reception unit that receives use instruction information regarding the use of a coupon, including course information regarding a course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays in the classroom, from the user; and a coupon use unit that changes the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information when the use instruction information is received by the use instruction reception unit. As a result, coupons that can be used in the registered classrooms are registered for a plurality of children, and the children can receive education in various classrooms within the range of the available amount of the given coupons. Therefore, it is possible to surely support child-rearing and children's education without imposing a corresponding load on the persons in charge of the country or local governments.

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[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals are assigned to the same elements, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. Also, the dimensional ratios in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and may be different from the actual ratios.

[0020] 〔Embodiment〕 <Configuration of Education Coupon Information Processing System> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of an education coupon information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 1, the education coupon information processing system includes a user terminal 100, a classroom terminal 200, an administrator terminal 300, and an information processing apparatus 400, and each configuration is configured to be able to communicate with each other through a network.

[0022] The user terminal 100 is an information terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, or various wearable terminals, which is used by guardians of children living in a predetermined area. Educational coupons are granted to children by the state, prefectures, municipalities, etc. The children or their guardians can use the granted educational coupons to pay for the usage fees of classrooms where knowledge is taught or skills are trained to the children.

[0023] The classroom terminal 200 is an information terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, or various wearable terminals, which is used by operators, managers, or persons in charge of classrooms where knowledge is taught or skills are trained to children.

[0024] The administrator terminal 300 is an information terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, a notebook PC, a desktop PC, or various wearable terminals, which is used by administrators or persons in charge of organizations such as the state, prefectures, municipalities, etc. that grant educational coupons to children.

[0025] The information processing device 400 is a server provided by an operator who manages and operates the educational coupon information processing system, and registers, manages, and transmits and receives various information.

[0026] The following is a detailed explanation of each component.

[0027] <User Terminal 100> Figure 2 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the user terminal.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, the user terminal 100 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, a communication unit 130, an operation display unit 140, a photographing unit 150, and an audio input / output unit 160. Each component is connected to be communicable with each other via a bus.

[0029] The control unit 110 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and executes control of each of the above-described components and various arithmetic processes according to a program.

[0030] The memory unit 120 stores various programs and various data in advance in a ROM (Read Only Memory), temporarily stores programs and data as a working area in a RAM (Random Access Memory), and stores various programs and various data.

[0031] The communication unit 130 is a configuration for communicating with other terminals, devices, etc. via a network. The communication unit 130 transmits and receives various information to and from, for example, the information processing device 400.

[0032] The operation display unit 140 is a configuration for displaying various information and receiving inputs from the user, and is constituted by, for example, a touch panel type display. The operation display unit 140 may be constituted by a combination of a liquid crystal display, a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, etc.

[0033] The photographing unit 150 is a camera that uses visible light as a sensitivity region. The photographing unit 150 is used to photograph a desired range and acquire an image.

[0034] The audio input / output unit 160 is constituted by a microphone or an audio input terminal, etc. for inputting audio, and a speaker or an audio output terminal, etc. for outputting audio.

[0035] <Classroom terminal 200> FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the classroom terminal shown in FIG. 1.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 3, the classroom terminal 200 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, a communication unit 230, an operation display unit 240, a photographing unit 250, and an audio input / output unit 260. Each component is connected to be communicable with each other via a bus. Note that since each configuration of the control unit 210, the storage unit 220, the communication unit 230, the operation display unit 240, the photographing unit 250, and the audio input / output unit 260 has the same functions as those of the control unit 110, the storage unit 120, the communication unit 130, the operation display unit 140, the photographing unit 150, and the audio input / output unit 160 of the user terminal 100, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0037] <Administrator terminal 300> FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the administrator terminal shown in FIG. 1.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 4, the administrator terminal 300 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 320, a communication unit 330, an operation display unit 340, a photographing unit 350, and an audio input / output unit 360. Each component is connected to be communicable with each other via a bus. Note that since each configuration of the control unit 310, the storage unit 320, the communication unit 330, the operation display unit 340, the photographing unit 350, and the audio input / output unit 360 has the same functions as those of the control unit 110, the storage unit 120, the communication unit 130, the operation display unit 140, the photographing unit 150, and the audio input / output unit 160 of the user terminal 100, redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0039] <Information processing apparatus 400> FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1.

[0040] As shown in FIG. 5, the information processing apparatus 400 includes a control unit 410, a storage unit 420, and a communication unit 430. Each component is connected to be communicable with each other via a bus. Note that since each configuration of the control unit 410, the storage unit 420, and the communication unit 430 has the same functions as those of the control unit 110, the storage unit 120, and the communication unit 130 of the user terminal 100, redundant descriptions are omitted. In the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 400 functions as an education coupon information processing apparatus.

[0041] The storage unit 420 stores various programs and information for causing the information processing apparatus 400 to function as an educational coupon information processing apparatus. Details of the functions of the information processing apparatus 400 will be described later.

[0042] The storage unit 420 stores user information for identifying a user. Further, the storage unit 420 stores, in association with the user information, the available amount of educational coupons granted to the user and the available period of each educational coupon. The storage unit 420 also stores classroom information for identifying classrooms for which the use of educational coupons is possible, and course information including information on the content and cost of courses provided in each classroom.

[0043] <Functions of the information processing apparatus 400> FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus.

[0044] As shown in FIG. 6, the control unit 410 of the information processing apparatus 400 functions as a classroom registration unit 411, a user registration unit 412, a course registration unit 413, a coupon registration unit 414, a coupon storage unit 415, a use instruction reception unit 416, a use processing unit 417, a use confirmation reception unit 418, a payment processing unit 419, a selection reception unit 41A, and a grant unit 41B by reading a program and executing processing.

[0045] The classroom registration unit 411 receives registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms that teach knowledge or train skills to children.

[0046] The user registration unit 412 receives registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are a plurality of children who can use the classroom.

[0047] The course registration unit 413 receives registration of course information regarding the courses provided in the classroom from the classrooms as described above.

[0048] The coupon registration unit 414 accepts registration from a plurality of users regarding the available amount and available period of coupons that each user can use in the classroom.

[0049] The coupon storage unit 415 stores in the database of the storage unit 420 the available amount and available period of the coupons whose registration has been accepted by the coupon registration unit 414, in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users.

[0050] The usage instruction reception unit 416 receives usage instruction information regarding the use of a coupon from a user, including course information regarding the course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays in the classroom.

[0051] When the usage instruction information is received by the usage instruction reception unit 416, the usage processing unit 417 changes the available amount of the corresponding user's coupon based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information.

[0052] The usage confirmation reception unit 418 notifies the classroom of the usage instruction information received by the usage instruction reception unit 416 and receives confirmation of the usage from the classroom.

[0053] The payment processing unit 419 executes a process of paying the amount corresponding to the usage instruction information whose usage has been confirmed by the usage confirmation reception unit 418 to the classroom.

[0054] The selection reception unit 41A displays a list of a plurality of classrooms registered by the classroom registration unit 411 and receives a selection from the user. Also, the selection reception unit 41A overlays and displays a plurality of classrooms on a map based on the locations of the classrooms included in the classroom information. Further, the selection reception unit 41A displays a list of a plurality of courses provided in the classroom and receives a selection from the user.

[0055] The granting unit 41B grants coupons to a plurality of users in a batch by setting a fixed available amount and available period at regular intervals for each predetermined period.

[0056] The storage unit 420 stores information registered in the above processing, information required to execute the above processing, and the like.

[0057] Note that each component of the educational coupon information processing system may include components other than the above components, or may not include some of the above components.

[0058] <Overview of Processing in Educational Coupon Information Processing System> FIG. 7 is a sequence chart showing the procedure of processing executed in the educational coupon information processing system shown in FIG. 1. The processing shown in the sequence chart of FIG. 7 is stored as a program in the storage of each component, and is executed by the control unit of each component controlling each part. FIGS. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing an example of a screen displayed on the user terminal in the processing of steps S101 and S102 of FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the user terminal in the processing of step S103 of FIG. 7. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the user terminal in the processing of step S104 of FIG. 7.

[0059] As shown in FIG. 7, the administrator terminal 300 receives from the administrator the registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users to whom coupons are to be granted and the registration of information regarding the coupons (step S301). The administrator terminal 300 transmits various information received from the administrator to the information processing apparatus 400. For example, the users are a plurality of children living in a predetermined area, and the administrator is a person in charge of a public organization that manages the area. The administrator can set a fixed available amount and available period at regular intervals, for example, every predetermined period, and grant coupons to a plurality of users at once by setting automatic grant on the administrator terminal 300 or the information processing apparatus 400. Thereby, the administrator can automatically grant, for example, coupons worth 10,000 yen that can be used for one month to all the children living in the area every month.

[0060] Based on the information transmitted from the administrator terminal 300, the information processing apparatus 400 registers the user information of each user in the database of the storage unit 420 (step S401).

[0061] Further, based on the information transmitted from the administrator terminal 300, the information processing apparatus 400 associates the information regarding the coupons granted to each user with the user information of each user and stores it in the database of the storage unit 420 (step S402). The information processing apparatus 400 transmits and notifies the information indicating the content of the coupons granted to each user to the user terminal 100 of each user.

[0062] Subsequently, the classroom terminal 200 of each classroom receives from the person in charge of each classroom the input of classroom information for identifying each classroom and the registration request for each classroom (step S201). The classroom terminal 200 transmits the received classroom information and classroom registration request to the information processing apparatus 400.

[0063] Based on the information transmitted from the classroom terminal 200, the information processing apparatus 400 registers the classroom information of each classroom in the database of the storage unit 420 (step S403). The information processing apparatus 400 transmits the registration result of the classroom information to the classroom terminal 200.

[0064] Subsequently, the classroom terminal 200 of each classroom receives an input of course information regarding the courses provided in each classroom and a course registration request from the person in charge of each classroom, etc. (step S202). The classroom terminal 200 transmits the received course information and course registration request to the information processing apparatus 400.

[0065] Based on the information transmitted from the classroom terminal 200, the information processing apparatus 400 registers the course information of each classroom in the database of the storage unit 420 in association with the classroom information of each classroom (step S404). The information processing apparatus 400 transmits the registration result of the course information to the classroom terminal 200.

[0066] Subsequently, the user terminal 100 receives an instruction from the user to search for a classroom (step S101). For example, the user terminal 100 displays a search screen as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 on the operation display unit 140 and receives an instruction to search for a classroom. The user terminal 100 transmits the content of the classroom search instruction received from the user to the information processing apparatus 400.

[0067] Based on the content of the classroom search instruction transmitted from the user terminal 100, the information processing apparatus 400 searches the classroom information registered in the database of the storage unit 420 and extracts the classrooms that meet the search criteria (step S405). The information processing apparatus 400 transmits the classroom information of the extracted classrooms to the user terminal 100.

[0068] Based on the information sent from the information processing device 400, the user terminal 100 displays a list of the searched classrooms so that they can be viewed and accepts a selection from the user (step S102). Specifically, the user terminal 100 displays a list of the searched classrooms on a search result screen as shown at the bottom of the screen in FIG. 8 or FIG. 9 and accepts a selection from the user. In the screen of FIG. 9, based on the locations of the classrooms included in the classroom information, a plurality of classrooms are superimposed and displayed in a list on the map. When the user selects a desired classroom from among the searched classrooms, information regarding the selected classroom is transmitted to the information processing device 400 as classroom selection information.

[0069] Based on the classroom selection information sent from the user terminal 100, the information processing device 400 searches for information registered in the database of the storage unit 420 and extracts course information stored in association with the classroom information of the selected classroom (step S406). The information processing device 400 transmits the extracted course information to the user terminal 100.

[0070] Based on the information sent from the information processing device 400, the user terminal 100 displays a list of the courses provided in the selected classroom so that they can be viewed and accepts a selection from the user (step S103). For example, the user terminal 100 displays a screen on the operation display unit 140 as shown in FIG. 10, displays a list of the courses provided in the selected classroom so that they can be viewed, and accepts a selection from the user. In the screen of FIG. 10, beginner classes, intermediate classes, etc. are displayed in a selectable list as a plurality of courses provided in the English conversation classroom. When the user selects a desired course, information regarding the selected course is transmitted to the information processing device 400 as course selection information.

[0071] The information processing device 400 generates a screen that enables the user to pay the fees associated with the use of the classroom using a coupon (step S407) and transmits information for displaying the screen to the user terminal.

[0072] The user terminal 100 displays, on the operation display unit 140, a screen that enables payment using a coupon based on the information transmitted from the information processing device 400 (step S104). For example, the user terminal 100 displays a screen as shown in FIG. 11 and receives an instruction regarding the use of the coupon (usage instruction information) from the user. When the price of the selected course is determined, by selecting the course and instructing the use of the coupon, the price of the course can be automatically determined as the payment amount (the amount of coupon used). When the price of the selected course is not determined, or when there is no setting for selectable courses in the classroom, etc., and the content and amount are determined individually, the user designates the amount to be paid to the classroom (the amount of coupon used) and instructs the use of the coupon. In the example of FIG. 11, since the price of the beginner class is set at 850 yen, by selecting the beginner class, the user is automatically determined to pay 850 yen using the coupon. Note that the amount of coupon used may be appropriately changed by the user within the available amount range. On the screen of FIG. 11, when the user selects the "Checkout" button, the user terminal 100 transmits the coupon usage instruction information, including the course information regarding the course for which payment is to be made or the amount information indicating the amount to be paid, to the information processing device 400.

[0073] The information processing device 400 receives the coupon usage instruction information transmitted from the user terminal 100 and performs processing for using the coupon (step S408). Specifically, the information processing device changes (subtracts) and stores the available amount of the coupon of the user stored in the storage unit 420 based on the amount of the course or the amount information included in the course information transmitted from the user terminal 100. The information processing device 400 notifies the target classroom of the coupon usage instruction information as a coupon usage notification.

[0074] The classroom terminal 200 outputs the coupon usage notification transmitted from the information processing device 400 to the operation display unit 240 or the like, and accepts confirmation of the use of the coupon from the person in charge of the classroom or the like (step S203). The classroom terminal 200 transmits information indicating the confirmation of the use of the received coupon to the information processing device 400.

[0075] Based on the information indicating the confirmation of the use of the coupon transmitted from the classroom terminal 200, the information processing device 400 determines the use of the coupon, calculates the amount to be paid to the classroom, and executes a process of paying the calculated amount to the target classroom (step S409). For example, the information processing device 400 adds up the amounts calculated within the period of a predetermined payment cycle and transfers the amount to the target classroom.

[0076] Through the above processes, the granting of coupons from the administrator to the user, the payment of fees using the coupons from the user to the classroom, and the payment of an amount corresponding to the usage amount of the coupons for the classroom are executed. The conclusion of the usage contract between the user and the classroom can be executed separately from the payment process.

[0077] As described above, the information processing apparatus 400 of the present embodiment receives registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms that teach children knowledge or train skills. The information processing apparatus 400 receives registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are a plurality of children who can use the classrooms. The information processing apparatus 400 receives registration of course information regarding a course provided in the classroom from the classroom, and stores the received course information in association with the classroom information of the classroom. The information processing apparatus 400 receives registration of the available amount and available period of coupons that each user can use in the classroom for a plurality of users. The information processing apparatus 400 stores the available amount and available period of the received coupons in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users. The information processing apparatus 400 receives usage instruction information regarding the use of a coupon, including course information regarding a course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays in the classroom, from the user. When the usage instruction information is received, the information processing apparatus 400 changes the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information.

[0078] As a result, it is possible to support child-rearing and children's education without causing any trouble in applying for support for child-rearing and children, and without imposing any response burden on the administrative staff who receive the application. Furthermore, since it is possible to prevent the supported money or the like from being used for other purposes than the intended ones, it is possible to surely provide support so as to achieve the original purpose, such as support for child-rearing and children's education. In the support of conventional allowances such as child benefits, since it is not guaranteed that the given money will be used for the intended purposes, it often turns into mere living expenses or savings, etc., and there has been a problem that the purpose is not achieved. In particular, when providing subsidies or assistance for the education of children in households with low income, etc., if it is carried out by transferring money, etc., it is often consumed as living expenses and the original purpose is not achieved. According to the educational coupon information processing device of the present embodiment, since the coupon given to the child can be surely used in the classroom, it is possible to surely provide support so as to achieve the original purpose, such as support for child-rearing and children's education.

[0079] In addition, the information processing device 400 notifies the classroom of the usage instruction information of the coupon received from the user and receives confirmation of the usage from the classroom. In addition, the information processing device 400 executes a process of paying the classroom the amount corresponding to the usage instruction information of the coupon whose usage has been confirmed in the classroom. As a result, after the usage of the coupon by the user is confirmed in the classroom, the usage of the coupon and the payment to the classroom can be determined.

[0080] In addition, the information processing device 400 displays a list of a plurality of registered classrooms so that they can be viewed and receives a selection from the user. As a result, the user can easily search for and select a classroom that meets their needs.

[0081] In addition, based on the locations of the classrooms included in the classroom information, the information processing apparatus 400 overlays and displays a list of a plurality of classrooms on a map. As a result, the user can easily search for and select accessible classrooms near their home or school, or classrooms that can be reached without passing through dangerous places such as major roads or busy streets, while referring to the positions on the map.

[0082] In addition, the information processing apparatus 400 displays a list of a plurality of courses provided in the classroom and accepts selections from the user. As a result, the user can easily search for and select a course in a classroom that meets their needs.

[0083] In addition, the information processing apparatus 400 periodically distributes coupons to a plurality of users at regular intervals of a predetermined period, sets a certain available amount and available period, and stores them in the storage unit. As a result, for example, in a local public body or the like, coupons can be automatically distributed to all children living in the area at regular intervals such as monthly, weekly, or daily, by setting the usage amount and available period. Therefore, the workload of the person in charge of carrying out the support project can be significantly reduced.

[0084] Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims.

[0085] For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which the coupon is used for paying the usage fee in the classroom has been mainly described, but it is not limited to this. The coupon may be used for purposes such as purchasing teaching materials and equipment in the classroom, in addition to the usage fee in the classroom. Also, in the above embodiment, an example in which the coupon is given to children has been mainly described, but it is not limited to this. The coupon may be given to various targets such as adults and the elderly, depending on the purpose.

[0086] In addition, the user terminal 100, the classroom terminal 200, the administrator terminal 300, and the information processing device 400 may each be configured by a plurality of devices or may be configured by a single device.

[0087] Also, the functions of each component may be realized by other components. For example, each function of the information processing device 400 may be realized by the user terminal 100, the classroom terminal 200, the administrator terminal 300, etc., or may be realized by another server. Alternatively, a part of each function of the user terminal 100, the classroom terminal 200, the administrator terminal 300, etc. may be realized by the information processing device 400.

[0088] In addition, the processing units of the sequence chart in the above embodiment are divided according to the main processing contents in order to facilitate the understanding of each process. The present invention is not limited by the way of classifying the processing steps. Each process can be further divided into more processing steps. Also, one processing step may execute more processes.

[0089] The means and methods for performing various processes in the system according to the above-described embodiment can be realized by either a dedicated hardware circuit or a programmed computer. The above program may be provided by a computer-readable recording medium such as a flexible disk and a CD-ROM, or may be provided online via a network such as the Internet. In this case, the program recorded on the computer-readable recording medium is usually transferred and stored in a storage unit such as a hard disk. Also, the above program may be provided as a single application software or may be incorporated into the software of the device as a function of the system.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0090] 100 User terminal, 110 Control unit, 120 Storage unit, 130 Communication unit, 140 Operation display unit, 150 Photography unit, 160 Audio input / output unit, 200 Classroom terminal, 210 Control unit, 220 Memory unit, 230 Communication unit, 240 Operation display unit, 250 Photography unit, 260 Audio input / output unit, 300 Administrator terminal, 310 Control unit, 320 Memory unit, 330 Communication unit, 340 Operation display unit, 350 Photography unit, 360 Audio input / output unit, 400 Information processing device, 410 Control unit, 411 Classroom registration unit, 412 User registration unit, 413 Course registration unit, 414 Coupon registration unit, 415 Coupon memory unit, 416 Usage instruction reception unit, 417 Usage processing unit, 418 Usage confirmation reception unit, 419 Payment processing unit, 41A Selection reception unit, 41B Granting unit, 420 Memory unit, 430 Communication unit.

Claims

1. A classroom registration unit that receives registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms for teaching knowledge or training skills to children; A user registration unit that receives registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are a plurality of children who can use the classroom; A course registration unit that receives registration of course information regarding a course provided in the classroom from the classroom, and stores the received course information in association with the classroom information of the classroom; A coupon registration unit that receives registration of the available amount and available period of a coupon that each of the plurality of users can use in the classroom; A coupon storage unit that stores the available amount and available period of the coupon registered by the coupon registration unit in association with the user information of each of the plurality of users; A usage instruction reception unit that receives usage instruction information regarding the use of the coupon, including course information regarding the course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays in the classroom; A usage processing unit that changes the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information when the usage instruction information is received by the usage instruction reception unit; An educational coupon information processing apparatus having the above.

2. The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a usage confirmation reception unit that notifies the classroom of the usage instruction information received by the usage instruction reception unit and receives confirmation of the usage from the classroom.

3. The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a payment processing unit that executes a process of paying the amount corresponding to the usage instruction information confirmed by the usage confirmation reception unit to the classroom.

4. The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a selection reception unit that displays a list of the plurality of classrooms registered by the classroom registration unit and receives a selection from the user.

5. The educational coupon information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the selection reception unit overlays and displays the plurality of classrooms on a map based on the location of the classroom included in the classroom information.

6. The education coupon information processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the selection reception unit displays a list of a plurality of courses provided in the classroom and receives a selection from the user.

7. The education coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an awarding unit that periodically awards the coupons to the plurality of users at regular intervals, sets a certain available amount and available period, and stores them in the coupon storage unit.

8. The education coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the users are a plurality of children living in a predetermined area, and the coupons are awarded by an organization that manages the area.

9. An education coupon information processing program for causing an information processing apparatus to function as the education coupon information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

10. A classroom registration step of receiving registration of classroom information for identifying each classroom from a plurality of classrooms for teaching knowledge or training skills; A user registration step of receiving registration of user information for identifying each of a plurality of users who are candidates for using the classroom; A course registration step of receiving registration of course information regarding a course provided in the classroom from the classroom; A coupon registration step of receiving registration of an available amount and an available period of a coupon that each user can use in the classroom for the plurality of users; A storage step of associating and storing the available amount and the available period of the coupon registered in the coupon registration step with the user information of each of the plurality of users; A use instruction reception step of receiving use instruction information regarding use of the coupon, including course information regarding the course that the user uses in the classroom or amount information indicating the amount that the user pays for the classroom; A coupon use step of changing the available amount of the coupon of the corresponding user based on the amount of the course included in the course information or the amount information when the use instruction information is received in the use instruction reception step; An education coupon information processing method including the above steps.

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