Information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing system, method and program for further promoting communication between users on a community system.SOLUTION: An information processing system 1 includes an information processing apparatus equipped with at least one processor. The processor executes a program so that each of the following steps are executed. A receiving step includes receiving evaluation information indicating evaluation on specifying information from a second user. The specifying information is at least one of information posted by a first user. The posted information is managed by the information processing system. An offering step includes offering a consumable medium to the first user who posted the specifying information, based on the evaluation information. The consumable medium can be consumed in a community system for the purchase of a commodity of the use of a service.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an "entrepreneurship support system capable of promoting the gathering of partners and fundraising for starting a business." The entrepreneurship support system includes a user management unit that manages users, a project management unit that manages projects, a token management unit that manages tokens used within the web service, and a determination unit that determines roles, responsibilities, and remuneration within the project using tokens that users have input into the project. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-145848 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, there is still room for improvement in the functions of the above-mentioned known technologies. In particular, there is a need for technology that can further stimulate interactions between users on community systems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides an information processing system and the like that can further enhance the vitality of interactions between users on a community system.

[0006] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an information processing system for providing a community system in which a first user receives support from a second user. The information processing system includes at least one processor. The processor is configured to execute a program to perform the following steps: In the receiving step, evaluation information indicating an evaluation of specific information is received from the second user. The specific information is at least one piece of information posted by the first user. The posted information is managed by the information processing system, and in the granting step, consumable media are granted to the first user who posted the specific information based on the evaluation information. The consumable media can be consumed in the community system for purchasing products or using services.

[0007] According to this embodiment, it is possible to further stimulate interactions between users on the community system. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating an information processing system 1. FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of an information processing device 2. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a user terminal 3. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the information processing device 2. [Figure 5] 2 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing executed by the information processing system 1. [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram of a community system 1a realized by an information processing system 1. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is an activity diagram showing a specific example of processing executed by the information processing system 1. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 shows a posting screen 5 displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3, which allows messages to be posted and viewed. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a user table T1. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a coin history table T2. [Figure 11] 10 is an example of a shop screen 6 displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a label table T3. [Figure 13] 10 is an example of a label screen 7 displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a management table T4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various features shown in the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0010] Incidentally, the program for realizing the software appearing in one embodiment may be provided as a non-transitory computer-readable medium, or may be provided so that it can be downloaded from an external server, or may be provided so that the program is started on an external computer and its functions are realized on a client terminal (so-called cloud computing).

[0011] Furthermore, various information processing according to an embodiment may realize input and output corresponding to the input. Here, the form of information referenced in such information processing (hereinafter referred to as reference information) is not limited as long as an output is obtained as a result of the input. The reference information may be, for example, rule-based information such as a database, a lookup table, or a predetermined function (including a decision formula such as a regression formula constructed using a statistical method), a trained model that has previously trained the correlation between input and output, or a large-scale language model that can output a desired result by inputting a prompt.

[0012] In one embodiment, a "unit" may include, for example, a combination of hardware resources implemented by a circuit in the broad sense and software information processing that can be specifically realized by these hardware resources. In one embodiment, various information is handled, and this information is represented, for example, by physical values ​​of signal values ​​representing voltage and current, high and low signal values ​​as a binary bit set consisting of 0 or 1, or quantum superposition (so-called quantum bits), and communication and calculations can be performed on a circuit in the broad sense.

[0013] Furthermore, a circuit in a broad sense is a circuit realized by at least an appropriate combination of a circuit, circuitry, a processor, a memory, etc. That is, it includes an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (e.g., a simple programmable logic device (SPLD), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD), and a field programmable gate array (FPGA)), etc.

[0014] [Embodiment] 1. Hardware Configuration In this section, the hardware configuration of one embodiment will be described.

[0015] 1.1 Information Processing System 1 FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an information processing system 1. The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 2 and a user terminal 3. The information processing device 2 and the user terminal 3 are connected via a network 11. In one embodiment, the information processing system 1 is made up of one or more devices or components. For example, if the information processing system 1 is made up of only the information processing device 2, the information processing system 1 can be the information processing device 2. These components will be described below.

[0016] 1.2 Information processing device 2 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 2. The information processing device 2 includes a communication bus 20, a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a processor 23. The communication unit 21, the storage unit 22, and the processor 23 are electrically connected via the communication bus 20 inside the information processing device 2.

[0017] <Communications Department 21> The communication unit 21 is preferably a wired communication means such as USB, IEEE1394, Thunderbolt (registered trademark), wired LAN network communication, etc., but may also include wireless LAN network communication, mobile communication such as 3G / LTE / 5G, BLUETOOTH (registered trademark) communication, etc. as needed. In other words, it is more preferable to implement it as a collection of multiple communication means. In other words, the information processing device 2 may communicate various information from the outside via the communication unit 21 and the network 11.

[0018] <Storage section 22> The storage unit 22 stores various pieces of information defined above. This can be implemented, for example, as a storage device such as a solid state drive (SSD) that stores various programs and the like related to the information processing device 2 executed by the processor 23, or as a memory such as a random access memory (RAM) that stores temporarily required information (arguments, arrays, etc.) related to the program operations. The storage unit 22 stores various programs, variables, etc. related to the information processing device 2 executed by the processor 23.

[0019] <Processor 23> The processor 23 processes and controls the overall operations related to the information processing device 2. The processor 23 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) not shown. The processor 23 realizes various functions related to the information processing device 2 by reading out predetermined programs stored in the storage unit 22. In other words, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 22 is specifically realized by the processor 23, which is an example of hardware, and can be executed as each functional unit included in the processor 23. These will be described in more detail in the next section. Note that the processor 23 is not limited to being single, and multiple processors 23 may be provided for each function. A combination of these may also be used.

[0020] 1.3 User terminal 3 The user terminal 3 is a terminal owned by a user. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the user terminal 3 is a terminal operated by a user who participates in a community service. The user terminal 3 may be in any form, such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, computer, or any other device that can access the information processing device 2 via a telecommunications line.

[0021] 3 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the user terminal 3. The following description will be given taking the user terminal 3 as an example. The user terminal 3 includes a communication bus 30, a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, a processor 33, a display unit 34, and an input unit 35. The communication unit 31, the storage unit 32, the processor 33, the display unit 34, and the input unit 35 are electrically connected via the communication bus 30 inside the user terminal 3. The description of the communication unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the processor 33 will be omitted as they are the same as the description of each unit in the information processing device 2.

[0022] <Display section 34> The display unit 34 displays a screen of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be operated by the user. The display unit 34 may be included in the housing of the user terminal 3 or may be externally attached. Specifically, the display unit 34 may be implemented as a display device such as a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or a plasma display. It is preferable that these display devices are implemented by selectively using them depending on the type of the user terminal 3.

[0023] <Input section 35> The input unit 35 accepts operation inputs made by the user. The operation inputs are transferred as command signals to the processor 33 via the communication bus 30. The processor 33 can execute predetermined control or calculations based on the transferred command signals as necessary. The input unit 35 may be included in the housing of the user terminal 3 or may be externally attached. For example, the input unit 35 may be implemented as a touch panel integrated with the display unit 34. When the input unit 35 is implemented as a touch panel, the user can input tap operations, swipe operations, etc. to the input unit 35. Instead of a touch panel, a switch button, a mouse, a QWERTY keyboard, etc. can be used as the input unit 35.

[0024] 2. Functional configuration In this section, the functional configuration will be described. Fig. 4 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the information processing device 2. As described above, information processing by software stored in the storage unit 22 can be specifically realized by hardware (specifically, the processor 23), and executed as each functional unit included in the processor 23. In other words, the information processing system 1 has each functional unit in a program.

[0025] Specifically, the processor 23 includes a receiving unit 231, an updating unit 232, an identifying unit 233, an assigning unit 234, and a display control unit 235 as functional units.

[0026] The receiving unit 231 is configured to receive various information as a receiving step. For example, the receiving unit 231 is configured to receive information via the communication unit 21 or the storage unit 22 and read the information into the working memory. Preferably, the receiving unit 231 receives posts from users via the user terminal 3. Also, for example, the receiving unit 231 receives evaluations of posts from users via the user terminal 3.

[0027] The update unit 232 is configured to update various pieces of information as an update step. Specifically, the update unit 232 updates a log of posts accepted by the acceptance unit 231. Alternatively, the update unit 232 updates information related to coins accepted by the acceptance unit 231. Details will be described later.

[0028] The identification unit 233 is configured to identify various pieces of information as an identification step. Specifically, the identification unit 233 identifies specific users who satisfy predetermined conditions in the community based on the various pieces of information received by the reception unit 231. Details will be described later.

[0029] The granting unit 234 is configured to grant consumable media to the user as a granting step. Specifically, the granting unit 234 grants consumable media to the user based on various information received by the receiving unit 231. Details will be described later.

[0030] As a display control step, the display control unit 235 displays various pieces of information stored in the storage unit 22 in a manner that is visible to the user. For example, the display control unit 235 may display a screen or the like containing various pieces of information in a manner that is visible to a terminal such as the user terminal 3. This allows various pieces of information to be presented to various users who operate terminals such as the user terminal 3. Furthermore, the display control unit 235 controls visual information such as screens, images, icons, and messages to be displayed on the display of the terminal. The display control unit 235 may generate only rendering information for displaying the visual information on the terminal.

[0031] 3. Operation of Information Processing System 1 In this section, with reference to the drawings, an information processing method of the information processing system 1 will be described. Note that the order of the processes can be changed as appropriate, multiple processes may be executed simultaneously, or some processes may be omitted.

[0032] 3.1 Overview 5 is a flowchart showing an outline of processing executed by the information processing system 1. In this processing, first, the receiving unit 231 receives evaluation information IF2 indicating an evaluation of the specific information IF1 from a second user (step S011). Next, the assigning unit 234 assigns consumable media to the first user who posted the specific information IF1 (step S012).

[0033] To summarize the above, the information processing system 1 according to one embodiment is an information processing system for providing a community system in which a first user receives support from a second user. The information processing system 1 also includes at least one processor. The processor includes a program for controlling the following functions: The receiving unit 231 receives, as a receiving step, evaluation information IF2 indicating an evaluation of specific information IF1 from a second user. Here, the specific information IF1 is at least one piece of information posted by the first user, and the posted information is managed by the information processing system. Furthermore, the granting unit 234 grants, as a granting step, consumable media to the first user who posted the specific information IF1 based on the evaluation information IF2. Here, the consumable media can be consumed in the community system for purchasing products or using services. According to this aspect, the first user is granted coins based on their activities in the community, and can use the coins to purchase products or use services. This can lead to more active interactions within the community.

[0034] 3.2 Overview of Community System 1a In this embodiment, a case will be described in which a supporter SU is a community system for supporting an entrepreneur EN, as an example of a community system 1a realized by the information processing system 1. In this embodiment, the entrepreneur EN (an example of a first user) will be described as a user who is starting a business or aiming to start a business. The supporter SU (an example of a second user) will be described as a user who supports the entrepreneur EN. The supporter SU may include, for example, a company manager and an expert. The expert may be, for example, a person engaged in a professional occupation such as a lawyer, patent attorney, or judicial scrivener. The administrator OP is a user who operates the community system 1a. The administrator OP is, for example, a user who issues coins CO (an example of consumable media) to be used on the community system 1a. In this embodiment, the consumable media will be described as coins CO, but this is not limited to this.

[0035] In this embodiment, the users include entrepreneurs EN, supporters SU, and administrators OP. Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a community system 1a realized by the information processing system 1.

[0036] A community system 1a shown in FIG. 6 is, as an example, a system in which an entrepreneur EN, a supporter SU, an administrator OP, a coin CO, and a ticket TI are related to each other.

[0037] In the community system 1a, the supporter SU can hold coins CO. Here, for example, the coins CO held by the supporter SU may be coins purchased by the supporter SU himself / herself. Also, for example, the number of coins CO that the supporter SU can use may be set by the administrator OP.

[0038] In addition, the supporter SU has the right to grant a portion of the coins CO that he / she holds to the entrepreneur EN. Preferably, the supporter SU grants the coins CO to the entrepreneur EN that he / she supports. Specifically, first, the supporter SU consumes the right to grant coins to the entrepreneur EN. Next, the operator OP issues a predetermined number of coins CO to the entrepreneur EN.

[0039] Entrepreneurs EN can spend coins CO issued by the operator OP, i.e., coins CO received from supporters SU, in the community system 1a. Entrepreneurs EN can, for example, purchase tickets TI sold in the community system 1a by spending coins CO. Here, tickets TI are, for example, a medium representing the right to receive support for starting a business. When a ticket TI is purchased, the operator OP issues coins CO to a specific supporter SU related to the ticket TI. Here, the specific supporter SU is a person who provides a service that can be received by spending the ticket TI. Services include, for example, consulting with an expert, participating in a training camp, or using a tool.

[0040] The community system 1a realized by the information processing system 1 is not limited to this.

[0041] 3.3 Specific examples of information processing 7 is an activity diagram showing a specific example of processing executed by the information processing system 1. The specific example can be included within the scope defined in the above-mentioned overview. In addition, as described above, the specific example describes a case where a first user, an entrepreneur EN (hereinafter referred to as entrepreneur EN), receives entrepreneurial support from a second user, a supporter SU (hereinafter referred to as supporter SU).

[0042] First, the flow of processing of the information processing device 2 will be described. The reception unit 231 of the information processing device 2 receives a post from a user (activity A101). The reception unit 231 receives the post, for example, via the user terminal 3 of the entrepreneur EN or the user terminal 3 of the supporter SU. Subsequently, in response to the reception of the post, the update unit 232 updates the post log stored in the memory unit 22 (activity A102). The above processing is repeated.

[0043] Here, the post may include a report of the entrepreneur EN's own activities toward starting a business. The post may also include comments from the supporter SU on the entrepreneur EN's report.

[0044] Independently from the processing related to the activities A101 to A102, the display control unit 235 of the information processing device 2 displays information related to the community on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3 of the supporter SU (activity A103). Here, the information related to the community includes posts updated in the activities A101 and A102.

[0045] Next, the processor 33 of the user terminal 3 accepts a post selection from the supporter SU (activity A104). The processor 33 further identifies specific information IF1 based on the post for which the selection has been accepted. Here, the post for which the selection has been accepted may be selected from among multiple posts by the entrepreneur EN. In other words, the specific information IF1 is information identified based on a post selected from among multiple posts. Furthermore, the specific information IF1 includes content reporting on the activities of the entrepreneur EN (an example of a first user). It is preferable that the specific information IF1 includes, for example, a report on the entrepreneur EN's activities toward starting a business.

[0046] Next, the processor 33 of the user terminal 3 transmits to the information processing device 2 an evaluation of the post for which the selection was accepted from the supporting home user SU in activity A104 (activity A105). Specifically, the processor 33 transmits the evaluation for which input was accepted from the supporting home user SU to the information processing device 2. That is, the processor 33 transmits evaluation information IF2 indicating the evaluation of the specific information IF1 to the information processing device 2. Details will be described later.

[0047] Further independently of the processes related to the activities A101 to A102 and A103 to A105, the display control unit 235 of the information processing device 2 displays information related to the community on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3 of the entrepreneur EN (activity A106). Here, the information related to the community includes information related to the purchase of the ticket TI.

[0048] Next, the processor 33 of the user terminal 3 accepts the selection of the ticket TI from the entrepreneur EN (activity A107). Furthermore, the processor 33 of the user terminal 3 further accepts a request to purchase the ticket TI whose selection has been accepted from the entrepreneur EN and transmits it to the information processing device 2 (activity A108).

[0049] Next, a process in which the granting unit 234 updates information about the coins CO based on information received via the user terminal 3 of the supporter SU and the user terminal 3 of the entrepreneur EN will be described. First, a process in which the granting unit 234 updates information about the coins related to the evaluation information IF2 will be described. As a receiving step, the receiving unit 231 of the information processing device 2 receives the evaluation information IF2 transmitted in activity A105 (activity A109). Next, as a granting step, the granting unit 234 updates information about the coins based on the evaluation information IF2 (activity A110). The above process is repeated.

[0050] First, the granting unit 234 consumes a predetermined number of coins CO from the coins CO held by the supporter SU who sent the evaluation. Next, the granting unit 234 grants a predetermined number of coins CO to the entrepreneur EN. In other words, the granting unit 234 grants at least a portion of the coins CO (an example of consumable media) accumulated for the supporter SU (an example of a second user) to the entrepreneur EN (an example of a first user). Here, the entrepreneur EN is the entrepreneur EN who made the post selected by the supporter SU in activity A104. In other words, the supporter SU can provide at least a portion of the coins CO held by the entrepreneur EN whom he or she supports. According to this embodiment, the value of the coins received from the supporter SU increases, thereby increasing the entrepreneur EN's motivation for his or her own actions.

[0051] Next, a process in which the granting unit 234 updates the coin information when purchasing a ticket TI will be described. The receiving unit 231 of the information processing device 2 receives the request sent in activity A108 (activity A109). Next, as a granting step, the granting unit 234 updates the coin information based on the request (activity A110). This process is repeated.

[0052] Specifically, the granting unit 234 consumes a predetermined number of coins CO from the coins CO held by the entrepreneur EN who purchased the ticket TI. Next, the granting unit 234 grants a predetermined number of coins CO to the supporter SU. Here, the supporter SU to whom the coins CO are granted is the supporter SU who provides the service that is the subject of the ticket TI. According to this embodiment, the entrepreneur EN can receive the service by using the coins CO acquired in the community. Furthermore, the supporter SU can receive coins CO in consideration for providing the service, and can further grant these coins to the entrepreneur EN that he or she supports. In this way, the circulation of coins CO in the community is formed, which can lead to the revitalization of the community.

[0053] The above is the flow of processing according to the specific example.

[0054] 4. Related technical matters Next, technical matters relating to the information processing explained in FIG. 7 will be explained with reference to FIGS.

[0055] (Posting screen 5) Fig. 8 shows a posting screen 5 that is displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3 and allows messages to be posted and viewed. The posting screen 5 is an example of a screen that is displayed in activity A103 of Fig. 7. The posting screen 5 includes areas 51 to 52, an area 55, and objects 54a and 54b.

[0056] Area 51 is an area where information that can identify the poster who posted the message is displayed. Area 52 is an area where information posted by the poster, i.e., specific information IF1, is displayed. Area 52 displays an activity report of the poster, entrepreneur EN, as specific information IF1. In other words, specific information IF1 includes content that reports on the activities of entrepreneur EN (an example of a first user). This aspect allows entrepreneur EN to increase his or her motivation for his or her activities.

[0057] Objects 54a and 54b are objects for receiving, from the user, an input of an evaluation for specific information IF1 displayed in area 52. When the receiving unit 231 receives an input for object 54a or 54b from the user, evaluation information IF2 for specific information IF1 is identified. In FIG. 8, evaluation information IF2 related to the post by entrepreneur EN "XXX△Fat" is identified. Specifically, the evaluation information IF2 of "2 awarded coins 5" and "7 awarded coins 1" is input and identified by the user. In this case, evaluation information IF2 indicates that a total of 17 coins will be issued to the poster. Furthermore, area 55 displays a reply (an example of evaluation information IF2) to specific information IF1 displayed in area 52. Thus, evaluation information IF2 is not limited to information regarding the issuance of coins. According to this aspect, entrepreneur EN can further increase his or her motivation for activities.

[0058] In this way, the information processing system 1 is configured so that the entrepreneur EN, the supporter SU, and the administrator OP can each freely post comments and can also view the posted comments. Furthermore, the entrepreneur EN, the supporter SU, and the administrator OP can each evaluate the posts of other users. This type of configuration can stimulate interaction between users within the community.

[0059] (User table T1) FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the user table T1. The user table T1 is a lookup table that shows information about users who are participating in a community. For example, when a new user joins the community, the records in the user table T1 may be updated. Also, for example, when information about coins is updated in the activity A110 in FIG. 7, the records included in the user table T1 may be updated. The user table T1 may be stored, for example, in the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2.

[0060] For example, the user table T1 may include information such as ID (T11), name (T12), joining date (T13), attribute (T14), label (T15), number of rated coins (T16), number of purchased coins (T17), and total number of rated coins (T18). The ID (T11) is information for identifying a user. The name (T12) is the name of the user. The joining date (T13) is the date the user joined the community. The attribute (T14) indicates the attribute of the user in the community. In this embodiment, the attribute (T14) includes the entrepreneur EN and the supporter SU. The label (T15) indicates information assigned to the user. The attribute (T14) may be part of the label (T15). Details will be described later.

[0061] Furthermore, the number of evaluated coins (T16) indicates the number of coins (hereinafter, evaluated coins CO1) received from other users out of the total number of coins owned by the user. The number of purchased coins (T17) indicates the number of coins (hereinafter, purchased coins CO2) purchased by the user out of the total number of coins owned by the user. For example, in FIG. 9, the entrepreneur EN with user ID "E001" owns 50 evaluated coins CO1 and 50 purchased coins CO2. In other words, the coins CO include the evaluated coins CO1 and the purchased coins CO2. Specifically, the coins (an example of a consumable medium) granted by the supporter SU (an example of a second user) are the evaluated coins CO1 (an example of a first consumable medium). Here, the coins CO include the purchased coins CO2 (an example of a second consumable medium) acquired through a route different from that granted by the supporter SU. Furthermore, as a display control step, the display control unit 235 displays the evaluated coins CO1 and the purchased coins CO2 in a manner that allows the user to distinguish them. According to this aspect, the user can distinguish between the number of coins acquired through support or credit in the community and the number of coins acquired through purchases, and can quantitatively grasp the support or credit accumulated in the community.

[0062] The total number of evaluation coins (T18) indicates the cumulative number of evaluation coins CO1 received by the user since joining the community. The total number of evaluation coins (T18) can also be considered an indicator of the user's trustworthiness in the community. Therefore, the user can quantitatively grasp the degree of trustworthiness of themselves in the community.

[0063] Here, as the identification step, the identification unit 233 of the information processing device 2 can identify a specific user in the community system based on the user table T1. Here, a specific user is a user who has given or consumed a predetermined number of coins CO (an example of a consumable medium) related to the specific user. For example, the administrator OP may be able to view information about the specific user. According to this aspect, the administrator OP can identify users who are important people in the community. Specifically, the administrator OP can introduce investors or business partners to the specific user. Also, for example, the administrator OP can make proposals regarding subsidies or grants to the specific user. Furthermore, a supporter SU may be able to view information about the specific user.

[0064] (Coin History Table T2) FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the coin history table T2. The coin history table T2 is a lookup table that indicates the issuance and consumption of coins CO. A record may be added to the coin history table T2 in response to reception of an evaluation in the activity A105 of FIG. 7. Also, a record may be added to the coin history table T2 in response to reception of a purchase request for a ticket TI in the activity A108. The coin history table T2 may be stored in, for example, the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2.

[0065] For example, the coin history table T2 may include information such as date and time (T21), consumer ID (T22), issuer ID (T23), number of coins (T24), and item (T25). The consumer ID (T22) is the ID of a user who consumes at least a portion of the coins CO held by the user. The issuer ID (T23) is the ID of a user to whom the administrator OP issues coins CO. In other words, the issuer ID (T23) is the ID of a user who receives coins CO from the administrator OP. As shown in FIG. 10, the distribution of coins CO may include the granting of evaluation coins CO1 from a supporter SU to an entrepreneur EN in response to a post to the community. The distribution of coins CO may also include the granting of evaluation coins CO1 to a supporter SU as consideration for the purchase of a ticket TI. The distribution of coins CO may also include the granting of purchase coins CO2 to a user who purchases coins CO from the administrator OP. It is preferable that supporters SU and entrepreneurs EN are able to purchase coins CO.

[0066] Furthermore, the awarding of coins in response to an evaluation of a post is not limited to an award from a supporter SU to an entrepreneur EN. For example, an entrepreneur EN may perform an operation to award coins to another entrepreneur EN as an evaluation of the other entrepreneur EN's post. In other words, the user (an example of a second user) supporting the entrepreneur EN may be at least one of the entrepreneurs EN (an example of a first user). According to such an embodiment, it is possible to stimulate interaction between first users who are entrepreneurs EN. Note that the awarding of coins in response to an evaluation of a post may include an award from a supporter SU to a supporter SU, or an award from the entrepreneur EN to a supporter SU.

[0067] Similarly, the purchaser who purchases the ticket TI is not limited to the entrepreneur EN. The reception unit 231 may receive a purchase request from the supporter SU via the user terminal 3 of the supporter SU. Furthermore, the person who provides the service related to the ticket TI is not limited to the supporter SU. The person who provides the service may be the entrepreneur EN. In such a case, the issuer ID (T23) of the coin CO may be the entrepreneur EN. Furthermore, the person who provides the service related to the ticket TI may be the operator OP.

[0068] (Shop screen 6) 11 is an example of a shop screen 6 displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3. The shop screen 6 is an example of a screen displayed in activity A107 in FIG. 7. The shop screen 6 includes an object 62. Furthermore, the object 62 includes areas 621 and 622.

[0069] The area 621 is an area showing the number of coins CO required to purchase a ticket TI. The area 622 is an area showing the content of the service that can be provided by purchasing the ticket TI. When the object 62 is pressed, the display control unit 235 may transition the shop screen 6 displayed on the display unit 34 to a screen (not shown) for accepting an operation to purchase the ticket TI. According to this embodiment, the user can receive the service required for starting a business by spending the coins CO that the user holds.

[0070] (Label table T3) FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the label table T3. The label table T3 is a lookup table that indicates label assignment conditions. Each user is assigned a label according to predetermined conditions included in the label table T3. The label assigned to each user corresponds to the attribute (T15) in the user table T1 of FIG. 9. Here, the predetermined conditions include the first user's attribute, activity progress, or the number of consumable media acquired.

[0071] In this embodiment, a user who is starting a business or aiming to start a business is assigned the label of "Entrepreneur EN" (T31). Furthermore, a user who supports an entrepreneur EN is assigned the label of "Supporter SU" (T32). As shown in FIG. 12, the label table T3 may include multiple labels that are further subdivided. A label that satisfies the conditions (T34) set for each label is assigned to the user. Here, multiple labels may be assigned to one user. Here, the assignment unit 234 of the information processing device 2 may determine the label to be assigned to the user based on information received from the user. For example, the assignment unit 234 may determine the label to be assigned to the user based on user information entered when joining a community. The method of determining the label is not limited to this.

[0072] Furthermore, it is preferable that labels be changed depending on the user's situation. For example, if a user who has been assigned the label of entrepreneur (T31) eventually becomes a manager, the assignment unit 234 may change the label of the user to supporter (T32). Specifically, the label may be changed when the user and the operator OP enter into a contract so that the user can participate in the community as a supporter SU. In this way, a user who previously received entrepreneurial support in the community can change his or her role to that of a supporter who supports entrepreneurs. This embodiment creates a circulation of human resources in the community, making it possible to further stimulate interaction within the community.

[0073] (Label screen 7) 13 is an example of a label screen 7 displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3. The label screen 7 may be a screen that is transitioned from the posting screen 5 in FIG. 8 and displayed by receiving an input operation from the user in area 51 on the posting screen 5. The label screen 7 includes areas 72 and 73. Furthermore, area 73 includes areas 731 to 733.

[0074] Area 72 is an area where information that can identify the user is displayed. Area 72 corresponds to area 51 in FIG. 8. Area 73 is an area where information about the user is displayed. Areas 731 and 732 are labels that are assigned to the user according to predetermined conditions. Labels are assigned to the user according to, for example, label table T3 in FIG. 12.

[0075] In other words, as a display control step, the display control unit 235 displays information about the entrepreneur EN (an example of the first user) on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3. The information about the entrepreneur EN includes a label related to the entrepreneur EN that is assigned according to predetermined conditions. According to this aspect, the second user, who is a supporter SU, can determine the entrepreneur EN to whom to assign coins after understanding the information about the first user.

[0076] Further, the details of the labels will be explained. As shown in Fig. 13, area 731 is an area showing the label "Status (potential entrepreneur)". Such a label is given to users who meet the condition "starting preparations to start a business" in label table T3 of Fig. 12. Area 732 is an area showing the label "activity area (Niigata)", for example.

[0077] Additionally, area 733 indicates the total number of evaluation coins CO1 that the user has earned to date. The information displayed in area 733 corresponds to the total number of evaluation coins (T18) in user table T1 of FIG. 9. The total number of evaluation coins indicates the total number of coins that the entrepreneur EN has received from supporters SU and other entrepreneurs EN since joining the community. In other words, the total number of evaluation coins can be said to be an indicator of the degree of support that the entrepreneur EN has received in the community. Furthermore, the total number of evaluation coins can also be said to be an indicator of the entrepreneur EN's credibility in the community. According to this aspect, since the indicator indicating the degree of support that the entrepreneur EN has received from other users to date or the entrepreneur's credibility in the community is visible to other users, the entrepreneur EN can further increase his or her motivation to start a business.

[0078] (Management table T4) 14 is a schematic diagram of the management table T4. The management table T4 is a lookup table that manages the circulation amount of coins CO in the community. In this embodiment, the management table T4 may be displayed on the display unit 34 of the user terminal 3 of the administrator OP. In addition, the management table T4 may be managed in the storage unit 22 of the information processing device 2.

[0079] For example, the management table T4 may include information such as the number of issued coins (T41), the number of consumed coins (T42), the total (T43), etc. As shown in Fig. 14, the management table T4 may be configured to store this information in a monthly aggregated form, but is not limited to this.

[0080] The number of issued coins (T41) will be explained. "Number of evaluation coins" is the total number of evaluation coins CO1 issued to the user. "Number of purchased coins" is the total number of purchased coins CO2 issued to the user.

[0081] Next, the number of coins consumed (T42) will be described. "Rating consumption" is the total number of coins consumed by a user when the user rates other users. Specifically, "rating consumption" is the total number of coins consumed in response to the reception unit 231 of the information processing device 2 receiving the rating information IF2 in activity A105 of FIG. 7. "Ticket consumption" is the total number of coins consumed when a user purchases a ticket TI. Specifically, "ticket consumption" is the total number of coins consumed in response to the reception unit 231 of the information processing device 2 receiving a purchase request for the ticket TI in activity A108 of FIG. 7. "Expiration" is the total number of coins that will be lost when the expiration date of the coin CO has passed. In this embodiment, the coin CO may have an expiration date. The expiration date may be, for example, a timing when an arbitrary period of time has passed since the coin CO was issued by the operator OP. The arbitrary period is, for example, 1 to 12 months, preferably 4 to 9 months, and more preferably 5 to 7 months, and specifically, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 months, and may be within a range between any two of the numerical values ​​exemplified here.

[0082] Here, the coins held by the user may be consumed in order of coin CO having the shortest expiration date. Alternatively, the coins held by the user may be consumed in order of purchased coins. The manner in which coins are consumed is not limited to this.

[0083] Next, we will explain the total (T43). "Beginning of month balance" is the total number of coins existing in the community at the beginning of the month. "Total issued" is the total number of issued coins (T41). "Total consumed" is the total number of consumed coins T42. "End of month balance" is the total number of coins obtained by adding "Total issued" to "Beginning of month balance" and subtracting "Total consumed".

[0084] The granting unit 234 can limit the amount of coins CO circulating in the community. In other words, the amount of coins CO (an example of a consumable medium) circulating in the community system is limited. Here, the amount of coins CO circulating is the total number of coins CO accumulated for each user who has joined the community system. As an example of limiting the amount of coins CO circulating, the granting unit 234 may reset the expiration date of the coins CO. As another example, the granting unit 234 may increase the number of tickets TI issued. Furthermore, the granting unit 234 may reset the number of coins CO that can be purchased. According to such an embodiment, it is possible to adjust the amount of coins CO circulating in the community to be appropriate.

[0085] 5.Other The information processing system 1 according to the above embodiment may be configured as follows.

[0086] In the above embodiment, examples have been described in which coin-related information is updated by consuming the coins CO held by the user or by granting coins issued by the operator OP, but this is not limitative. For example, a portion of the coins CO held by a user may be directly granted to another user.

[0087] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case where a supporter SU supports an entrepreneur EN has been described as an example of the community system 1a, but this is not limiting. For example, the community system may be a system for nurturing creators. Specifically, a person nurturing creators grants coins to creators for their posts. Creators can use the coins they receive to receive services in the community. This allows creators to be nurtured in the community.

[0088] Furthermore, the community system may form a community to support the acquisition of qualifications or skills. Specifically, the community system may be a system in which educators support learners. The community system may also form a community to develop athletes. However, the community system is not limited to this.

[0089] The above-described embodiment may be implemented as a distributable program. This program causes a computer to execute each step in the information processing system. Alternatively, an information processing method including each step in the information processing system 1 may be implemented.

[0090] Furthermore, it may be provided in the following aspects.

[0091] (1) An information processing system for providing a community system in which a first user receives support from a second user, the system having at least one processor, the processor configured to execute a program to perform the following steps: in a receiving step, evaluation information indicating an evaluation of specific information is received from the second user, the specific information being at least one of the pieces of information posted by the first user, the posted information being managed by the information processing system; in an assigning step, consumable media are assigned to the first user who posted the specific information based on the evaluation information, the consumable media being consumable in the community system for purchasing goods or using services.

[0092] According to this aspect, first users are given coins based on their activities in the community, and can use the coins to purchase products or use services, which can lead to more active interactions within the community.

[0093] (2) In the information processing system described in (1) above, in the providing step, at least a portion of the consumable media accumulated for the second user is provided to the first user.

[0094] According to this aspect, the value of the coins that the first user receives from the second user increases, which further increases the motivation of the first user for his or her own actions.

[0095] (3) In the information processing system described in (1) or (2) above, the specific information includes content reporting the activity of the first user.

[0096] According to this embodiment, the first user can further increase his or her motivation for his or her own activity.

[0097] (4) In the information processing system described in any one of (1) to (3) above, the consumable medium provided by the second user is a first consumable medium, and the consumable medium includes a second consumable medium obtained by a route different from the provision by the second user, and further, in the display control step, the first consumable medium and the second consumable medium are displayed in a distinguishable manner.

[0098] According to this aspect, it is possible to distinguish between the number of coins obtained by supporting or gaining trust in the community and the number of coins obtained by purchasing.

[0099] (5) In the information processing system described in any one of (1) to (4) above, the display control step further includes displaying information about the first user, wherein the information about the first user includes a label related to the first user that is assigned according to predetermined conditions.

[0100] According to this aspect, the second user can determine the first user to whom the coins will be awarded after understanding the information about the first user.

[0101] (6) In the information processing system described in (5) above, the predetermined conditions include the attributes of the first user, the progress of an activity, or the number of consumable media acquired.

[0102] According to this aspect, the second user can determine the first user to whom the coins will be awarded after understanding the situation of the first user.

[0103] (7) In the information processing system described in any one of (1) to (6) above, the circulation volume of the consumable media in the community system is further limited, wherein the circulation volume is the total number of the consumable media accumulated for each user who is a member of the community system.

[0104] According to this embodiment, it is possible to appropriately adjust the amount of consumable media circulating in the community.

[0105] (8) In the information processing system described in any one of (1) to (7) above, further, in the identification step, a specific user in the community system is identified, wherein the specific user is a user who has given or consumed the consumable media related to the specific user a predetermined number or more.

[0106] According to this embodiment, the administrator can grasp which users are important people within the community.

[0107] (9) In the information processing system according to any one of (1) to (8) above, the second user is at least one of the first users.

[0108] According to this embodiment, it is possible to stimulate interaction between first users.

[0109] (10) In the information processing system described in any one of (1) to (9) above, the first user is a user who is starting a business or is aiming to start a business, and the second user is a user who supports the first user.

[0110] According to this aspect, entrepreneurial users can further increase their motivation to start a business by receiving support from supporters in the community.

[0111] (11) An information processing method, comprising the steps of the information processing system according to any one of (1) to (10) above.

[0112] (12) A program that causes a computer to execute each step in the information processing system according to any one of (1) to (10) above. Of course, this is not the case.

[0113] Finally, while various embodiments of the present invention have been described, these are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The novel embodiments may be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Such embodiments and modifications are intended to be included within the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as within the scope of the inventions and their equivalents as defined in the accompanying claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 1: Information processing system 1a: Community System 11: Network 2: Information processing equipment 20: Communication bus 21: Communications Department 22: Storage section 23: Processor 231: Reception 232: Update section 233: Specific part 234: Granting section 235: Display control unit 3: User terminal 30: Communication bus 31: Communications Department 32: Storage section 33: Processor 34:Display section 35: Input section 5: Posting screen 51 :Area 52 :Area 54a: Object 54b: Object 55 :Area 6: Shop screen 62: Object 621 :Area 622: area 7: Label screen 72 :Area 73 :Area 731 :Area 732 :Area 733 :Area CO: Coin CO1: Evaluation coin CO2: Purchased coins EN :Entrepreneur IF1: Specific Information IF2: Evaluation information OP: Operator SU: Supporter T1: User table T2: Coin History Table T3: Label Table T4: Management table TI:Tickets

Claims

1. An information processing system for providing a community system in which a first user receives support from a second user, at least one processor; The processor is configured to execute a program to perform the following steps: In the receiving step, evaluation information indicating an evaluation of the specific information is received from the second user, the specific information is at least one of information posted by the first user; the posted information is managed by the information processing system, In the granting step, a consumable medium is granted to the first user who posted the specific information based on the evaluation information, The consumable media is consumable in the community system for the purchase of goods or the use of services.

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The system includes, in the granting step, granting at least a portion of the consumable media accumulated for the second user to the first user.

3. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The system, wherein the specific information includes content reporting the activity of the first user.

4. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, the consumable medium given by the second user is a first consumable medium; The consumable media includes a second consumable medium obtained by a route different from that given by the second user. Furthermore, in the display control step, the first consumable medium and the second consumable medium are displayed in a distinguishable manner.

5. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, Further, in the display control step, information about the first user is displayed, wherein the information about the first user includes a label associated with the first user that is assigned according to predetermined conditions.

6. 6. The information processing system according to claim 5, The system, wherein the predetermined condition includes an attribute of the first user, a progress of an activity, or a number of acquisitions of the consumable medium.

7. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, Furthermore, the amount of distribution of the consumable media is limited in the community system, wherein: A system in which the circulation volume is the total number of consumable media accumulated for each user who has joined the community system.

8. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, Furthermore, in the identification step, a specific user in the community system is identified, where the specific user is a user for whom the number of consumable media given or consumed by the specific user is greater than or equal to a predetermined number.

9. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The system, wherein the second user is at least one of the first users.

10. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The first user is a user who is currently starting a business or is aiming to start a business, The system, wherein the second user is a user who assists the first user.

11. An information processing method, comprising: A method comprising the steps in an information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A program, A program that causes a computer to execute each step in the information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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