Application system, application method, and program

Abstract

To allow a minor to participate in an online-applicable prize giveaway campaign under supervision of a guardian.SOLUTION: An application system includes: acceptance means for accepting an application submitted online by a user for a prize giveaway campaign; and sending means for sending a prize to a guardian of the user or to an address designated by the guardian when the user wins it if the user is a minor. If the user is a minor, the acceptance means may accept the application submitted through an account of the guardian. Furthermore, if the user is a minor, the acceptance means may notify the guardian of the fact that the user has submitted the application, and request approval of the guardian to complete acceptance of the application from the user only if the approval is obtained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In recent years, services that utilize information technology to enable people to apply for campaigns and events online have become widespread.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an audition system in which applications and voting are made using mobile phones. Patent Document 1 also discloses that if the applicant is a minor, particularly an elementary or junior high school student, parental consent is desirably a condition for acceptance, and that if the age data corresponds to that of an elementary or junior high school student, for example, a method can be considered in which the parent's mobile phone email address data is added as an additional item and an email is sent to the parent's mobile phone to obtain parental consent through SSL encrypted communication and ID verification. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-157020 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Campaigns and events often involve sweepstakes, offering cash, gift certificates, high-value products, and other prizes. Given the increasing ownership of smartphones and other mobile devices among minors, it is conceivable that minors may enter various campaigns without permission in order to win cash, gift certificates, or other prizes. In the case of such campaigns offering prizes, it is advisable that minors submit their entries and receive any prizes they win under the supervision of a parent or guardian. However, in practical terms, anyone with a smartphone or other device capable of connecting to a communication network can enter a campaign that allows online entry.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the circumstances described above, and one of its objects is to enable minors to participate in campaigns with prizes that can be entered online under the supervision of a parent or guardian. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] An application system according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an acceptance means for accepting applications submitted online by users for a campaign with a prize, and, if the user is a minor, a delivery means for delivering a prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian when the user wins.

[0008] In the above application system, the accepting means may accept applications submitted through the account of the guardian if the user is a minor.

[0009] In the above application system, if the user is a minor, the acceptance means may notify the guardian that the user has applied and request the guardian's approval, and if approval is obtained, complete acceptance of the application from the user.

[0010] The application system may further include a setting means for setting for each campaign whether parental approval is required when an underage user applies, and the accepting means may request parental approval when an underage user applies for a campaign that is set to require parental approval.

[0011] The application system may further include a condition receiving means for receiving, through the account of the user's guardian, a setting condition as to whether parental approval is required when an underage user applies, and the receiving means may request parental approval when an underage user applies for a campaign and the campaign meets the setting conditions received by the setting receiving means.

[0012] The application system may further include a determination means for determining whether a user is a minor based on the user's date of birth when the user himself / herself applies for the campaign.

[0013] The application system may further include a designation receiving means for receiving a designation of a destination for the prize through the account of the user's guardian, and the sending means may send the prize to the destination accepted by the designation receiving means if the underage user wins.

[0014] An application method according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an acceptance step of accepting applications submitted online by users for a campaign with a prize, and, if the user is a minor, a delivery step of delivering a prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian when the user wins.

[0015] A program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to function as an acceptance means for accepting applications submitted online by users for a prize campaign, and as a delivery means for delivering a prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian when the user is a minor and wins a prize. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, minors can participate in a campaign with a prize that can be entered online under the supervision of a parent or guardian. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an application system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a server 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 3 is a flowchart of application processing by the application system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a campaign screen. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a login screen for a parent / guardian page. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a campaign entry screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an entry details screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pop-up screen for completing entry. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an entry completed screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a campaign end screen. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning notification email. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the same elements are given the same reference numerals and redundant description will be omitted.

[0019] The application system according to this embodiment is a system that accepts applications online for a campaign offering prizes, conducts a lottery or the like as necessary, and sends prizes to winners. Note that the term "prize" in this embodiment also includes the awarding of some kind of "points" that can be accumulated and exchanged for a product or service, or that can be used to pay for the purchase of a product or service. Campaigns to which the application system according to this embodiment can be applied are not particularly limited, as long as they involve the participation of minors. Below, we will explain an example in which the application system according to this embodiment is applied to a campaign implemented by an online learning service that provides lectures and exams to students via a communication network.

[0020] In the following, "student" refers to the user (student himself / herself) using the online learning service. Also, "guardian" refers to the person who has custody of a minor user (student), such as the user's parents or grandparents.

[0021] In addition, the prizes handled in the application system of this embodiment may include gift certificates (electronic gift certificates) that can be used for online shopping, gift certificates (same as above) and product exchange vouchers that can be used for shopping in physical stores by displaying them on a mobile device, as well as actual items such as cash, gift cards, and goods.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an application system 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the application system 1 includes a server 10, a student terminal 20, and a parent terminal 30. The server 10 is installed in a management center or the like of an online learning service operator, and is connected to the student terminal 20 and the parent terminal 30 via a communication network. The communication network may be, for example, the Internet, a LAN, a telephone line, an in-house network, a mobile communication network, Bluetooth (registered trademark), WiFi (Wireless Fidelity), other communication lines, or a combination thereof, and may be wired or wireless. Furthermore, a plurality of student terminals 20 and parent terminals 30 may be provided.

[0023] The server 10 is an information processing device that communicates with the student terminals 20 and guardian terminals 30 via a communication network, transmits and displays predetermined screens related to the prize campaign on these terminal devices, and accepts applications for the campaign based on signals received from these terminal devices, and executes a series of processes related to the campaign.

[0024] The server 10 is a general-purpose computer and may be composed of a single computer or multiple computers distributed over a communication network. The server 10 includes a control device 11 and a storage device 12. The control device 11 includes, as hardware, a processor such as a CPU or GPU, memories such as ROM or RAM, an input interface, an output interface, a communication interface, and buses connecting these. The control device 11 realizes various functions by the processor executing programs stored in the ROM or the like. The storage device 12 is a hard disk drive or the like.

[0025] The student terminal 20 is a terminal device used by the student, and is used, for example, to access the server 10 using the student's account registered in the application system 1, to receive emails addressed to the student's email address, and to run application software such as an app for an online learning service.

[0026] The parent terminal 30 is a terminal device used by the parent of the student, and is used, for example, to access the server 10 using the parent's account registered in the application system 1, and to receive emails addressed to the parent's email address.

[0027] The student terminal 20 and the parent terminal 30 may be devices such as tablet terminals, personal computers (PCs), notebook PCs, smartphones, etc. As shown in Fig. 1, the student terminal 20 includes a processor 21, an input device 22, a display device 23, a communication interface 24, and a storage device 25. The parent terminal 30 includes a processor 31, an input device 32, a display device 33, a communication interface 34, and a storage device 35. The input devices 22 and 32 are touch panels, mice, keyboards, etc. The display devices 23 and 33 are liquid crystal displays, etc.

[0028] The student terminal 20 and the parent terminal 30 communicate with the server 10 via a communication network, transmit signals to the server 10 in response to operations performed on the input devices 22, 32, and display screens received from the server 10 on the display devices 23, 33.

[0029] There may be no particular difference in the configuration of the terminal devices that can be used as the student terminal 20 and the parent terminal 30. In addition, by switching the account when accessing the server 10, it is possible to use the same terminal device as both the student terminal 20 and the parent terminal 30.

[0030] 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration realized by the processor of the control device 11 executing a program stored in a ROM etc. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage device 12 stores a program 121, a user information database (DB) 122, and a campaign information database (DB) 123.

[0031] Program 121 is a program that causes the server device (computer) to function as an acceptance means for accepting applications submitted online by users for prize campaigns, and as a delivery means for sending prizes to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian when the user is a minor and wins a prize.

[0032] The user information database 122 stores information about each student. The information about the student includes personal information such as the student's account information (ID, passcode, etc.), name, date of birth, email address, and telephone number (send destination for short messages), a code indicating the course being taken, past course history, payment history, and the student's guardian's account information (ID, passcode, etc.), name, email address, and telephone number. Among these, guardian-related information is registered as mandatory information if the student is a minor. Separate account information is registered for the student and guardian, and the student and guardian cannot share account information. The user information database 122 may also store information such as setting conditions accepted by a condition accepting unit 116 (described later) and a gift delivery address accepted by a designation accepting unit 117 (described later).

[0033] The campaign information database 123 stores information about each campaign. The information about the campaign includes information such as the campaign ID, the name of the campaign, the target applicants (grade, course, etc.), prize items, application period, application conditions, the method of selecting winners (everyone wins, lottery, etc.), and the recipient address for the prizes. The recipient address for the prizes is determined by referencing the prize recipient address information stored in the user information database 122. Specific examples of the prize recipient information include "applicant (student or guardian)," "student," "guardian," "student and guardian," and "guardian if the student is a minor." The campaign information database 123 may also store setting information about whether parental approval is required for applications by underage students.

[0034] The functional modules realized by the processor of the control device 11 include an authentication unit 111, a reception unit 112, and a transmission unit 113. In addition, the functional modules may further include a determination unit 114, a setting unit 115, a condition reception unit 116, and a specification reception unit 117.

[0035] The authentication unit 111 authenticates the account when a student terminal 20 or a parent terminal 30 accesses the application system 1, and permits access from the terminal if the authentication is successful.

[0036] The accepting unit 112 accepts applications for the campaign from the student terminal 20 or guardian terminal 30 that have been successfully authenticated. If the student is a minor, the accepting unit 112 may be configured to accept only applications submitted through the guardian's account (i.e., applications submitted from the guardian terminal 30). Furthermore, when an application is submitted through the student's own account (i.e., applications submitted from the student terminal 20), the accepting unit 112 may notify the guardian by email or the like that the student has applied, and request the guardian's approval. If approval is obtained, the accepting unit 112 may complete the acceptance of the student's application.

[0037] The transmission unit 113 is a sending unit that sends a prize to a winner of a campaign. In particular, if the prize is a prize that can be sent electronically, such as an electronic gift certificate, the transmission unit 113 sends the prize by sending a winning notification including a prize receiving URL to the winner by means of email, short message, or the like. Also, if the prize is cash or an item, the transmission unit 113 may send only a notification that the winner has won the campaign by means of email, short message, or the like. In this case, the prize may be delivered to the winner separately.

[0038] In addition, if the winner of the campaign is a minor, the sending unit 113 may send the prize to the winner's guardian, or may send the prize to an address specified by the guardian (the winner himself or her guardian) based on the information stored in the campaign information database 123.

[0039] When a student applies for a campaign, the determination unit 114 determines whether the student is a minor based on the information stored in the user information database 122. The determination unit 114 can determine whether the student is a minor based on, for example, the student's date of birth. Alternatively, the determination may be made based on the course by grade level that the student is currently taking.

[0040] The setting unit 115 sets, for each campaign, whether parental approval is required when a minor student applies for the campaign. The information on whether approval is required set by the setting unit 115 is stored in the campaign information database 123. When a minor student applies for a campaign that is set to require parental approval, the receiving unit 112 may notify the parent that the student has applied for the campaign and request parental approval.

[0041] The condition accepting unit 116 accepts, via the account of the student's guardian, a setting condition indicating whether parental approval is required when a minor student applies for a campaign. Examples of the setting condition include requiring approval for all campaigns offering cash or gift certificates as prizes, requiring approval for campaigns offering cash or gift certificates worth a predetermined amount or more as prizes, and requiring approval for campaigns offering goods (e.g., books) worth a predetermined amount or more as prizes. The setting condition accepted by the condition accepting unit 116 is stored in the user information database 122. In this case, when a minor student applies for a campaign, the accepting unit 112 may refer to the student's user information stored in the user information database 122. If the campaign satisfies the setting condition accepted by the condition accepting unit 116, the accepting unit 112 may notify the guardian that the student has applied for the campaign and request parental approval.

[0042] The specification receiving unit 117 receives a designation of a delivery address for the prize through the account of the student's guardian. The delivery address can be, for example, addressed to the guardian, the student, or both the guardian and the student. The delivery address information received by the designation receiving unit 117 is stored in the user information database 122. In this case, when a minor student wins the prize, the sending unit 113 may refer to the user information of the student stored in the user information database 122 and deliver the prize to the delivery address received by the designation receiving unit 117.

[0043] Next, an application process for a campaign with a prize will be described using the application system 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 3 is a flowchart of the application process using the application system 1. In the following, an example will be described in which participants are minors and parental approval is required for application.

[0044] First, the server 10 transmits a campaign notice (step S100). The campaign notice may be transmitted to the student by email, short message, or push notification, or to the student and guardian by email, short message, or push notification. The campaign notice may also be displayed as a "notice" when the online learning service application is launched on the student terminal 20. Alternatively, the campaign notice may be displayed as a banner or a pop-up while the application is running.

[0045] When the student terminal 20 detects an operation to display the campaign screen (step S101: Yes), it displays the campaign screen (step S102). Examples of operations to display the campaign screen include tapping on a URL displayed in a campaign notification email, tapping on a campaign notification banner or pop-up, etc.

[0046] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating a campaign screen. The campaign screen A1 shown in Figure 4 includes the details of the prize in the campaign (for example, "a 1000 yen book card"), the application period, and a button a11 with an embedded link to guide users to enter the campaign.

[0047] When the student terminal 20 detects an operation of pressing the link for entry into the campaign (see button a11 in Figure 4) (step S103: Yes), it displays the login screen for the page for parents (step S104), but if the student terminal 20 does not detect an operation of pressing the above link (for example, if it detects an operation to close the campaign screen as is; step S103: No), the application process ends (hereinafter referred to as the "first design mode").

[0048] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the login screen of the page for guardians. When the entry link is pressed on the student terminal 20, this login screen A2 is first displayed. The login screen A2 shown in Fig. 5 has an input field a21 for the guardian's account information (e.g., an email address as an account name and a password) and a login button a22.

[0049] The student operating the student terminal 20 can show the login screen A2 displayed on the student terminal 20 to the parent or guardian and ask the parent or guardian to log in using the parent or guardian's account to apply for the campaign. When the parent or guardian operates the student terminal 20 in response to the student's request, and the student terminal 20 detects that the parent or guardian's account information has been entered and the login button a22 has been pressed (step S105: Yes), the campaign entry screen is displayed on the student terminal 20 (step S106).

[0050] In this way, if a student logs in using a parent's account and enters the campaign, it can be assumed that the parent's approval has been obtained. In this case, since the student is accessing the server 10 using the parent's account, the student terminal 20 temporarily functions as the parent terminal 30. On the other hand, if the student terminal 20 does not detect a login operation from the login screen A2 (for example, if the parent declines the student's request; step S105: No), this application process ends.

[0051] Here, even if an operation to display the campaign screen is not detected on the student terminal 20 (step S101: No), if the parent terminal 30 detects the operation (step S111: Yes), the parent terminal 30 displays the campaign screen (see FIG. 4) (step S112). For example, when the parent taps the URL in the campaign notification email received on the parent terminal 30, the campaign screen is displayed.

[0052] When the parent / guardian terminal 30 detects an operation of pressing the link for entry to the campaign (see button a11 in FIG. 4) (step S113: Yes), it displays the login screen of the page for parents (see FIG. 5) (step S114). On the other hand, when the parent / guardian terminal 30 does not detect an operation of pressing the link (step S113: No), this application process ends.

[0053] If the parent / guardian terminal 30 detects a login operation (entry of parent / guardian's account information and pressing of the login button a22) (step S115: Yes), a campaign entry screen is displayed on the parent / guardian terminal 30 (step S116). On the other hand, if the parent / guardian terminal 30 does not detect a login operation (step S115: No), this application process ends.

[0054] 6 is a diagram showing an example of a campaign entry screen that is displayed after logging in with a parent's account at the student terminal 20 or parent terminal 30 (see steps S106 and S116). All screens displayed while logged in with a parent account, including this campaign entry screen A3, are screens intended for the parent. Hereinafter, the parent terminal 30 and the student terminal 20 logged in with a parent account will also be collectively referred to as terminal devices.

[0055] The campaign entry screen A3 shown in Figure 6 includes a details display button a31 for transitioning to a campaign details screen, an icon a32 indicating the status of the campaign (e.g., "Open for application"), and an entry button a33 for entering the campaign.

[0056] When the details display button a31 on the campaign entry screen A3 is pressed, an entry details screen A4, as shown in FIG. 7, is displayed on the terminal device. The entry details screen A4 displays an explanation about entering the campaign, and also includes a check box a41 for confirming that the explanation has been read, an entry button a42, and an icon a43 for closing the screen. When the entry button on the entry details screen A4 is pressed, an entry application is sent to the server 10 (step S107: Yes, step S117: Yes). In response, the server 10 completes the acceptance of the entry (step S120) and displays an entry completion pop-up screen a44, as shown in FIG. 8, on the terminal device. The pop-up screen a44 includes a button a45 and an icon a46 for closing the screen, and when the button a45 or icon a46 is pressed, the application process is completed.

[0057] On the other hand, if the entry button a42 is not pressed on the entry details screen A and the icon a43 is pressed, the entry screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed again on the terminal device.

[0058] It should be noted that when the entry button a33 is pressed on the campaign entry screen A3 shown in FIG. 6, the entry application may be sent to the server 10 as is.

[0059] Furthermore, if an operation is performed to display the campaign entry screen again after entry into the campaign has been accepted (see steps S106 and S116), the entered screen A5 shown in Fig. 9 is displayed on the terminal device. The entered screen A5 has a details display button a51 for transitioning to a campaign details screen, an icon a52 indicating the status of the campaign (e.g., "entered"), and a cancel button a53 for canceling the entry.

[0060] Furthermore, when an operation to display the campaign entry screen is performed after the campaign period has ended (see steps S106 and S116), the campaign end screen A6 shown in Fig. 10 is displayed on the terminal device. The campaign end screen A6 has a details display button a61 for transitioning to a campaign details screen, and also displays a text message a62 notifying the user that the campaign has ended.

[0061] 3, the server 10 conducts a lottery after the campaign period ends (step S121), creates a list of the successful students, and extracts the email addresses of the parents of the successful students from the user information database 122 (step S122).The server 10 then sends a winning notification to the extracted email addresses of the parents (step S123), and the parent terminal 30 receives the winning notification (step S124).

[0062] 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning notification email sent to the parent / guardian terminal 30. The winning notification email A7 shown in FIG. 11 displays a message informing the parent / guardian that the prize has been won, as well as text a71 indicating how to receive the prize. For example, an electronic gift certificate such as a book card can be received by accessing the URL described in the email.

[0063] The parent terminal 30 shares the winning notification with the student terminal 20 by, for example, forwarding an email in response to an operation by the parent (step S125). The student terminal 20 receives the prize by accessing the URL displayed in the shared winning notification in response to an operation by the student (step S126).

[0064] As described above, according to this embodiment, even if a student attempts to enter a campaign, the student cannot enter unless he or she logs in with a parent's account. In addition, the URL for accessing the prize in case of winning is first sent to the parent / guardian terminal 30, so the student cannot obtain the prize without the parent's knowledge. Therefore, it is possible for minors to participate in a campaign with a prize that can be entered online under the supervision of a parent / guardian.

[0065] The above description has been given with an example of a campaign in which the student is a minor and parental approval is required for application. However, if the campaign is set in the server 10 so that parental approval is not required for application even if the student is a minor, the campaign notification may not be sent to the parent terminal 30 in step S100. Alternatively, in this case, the student terminal 20 may skip steps S104 and S105 and jump directly to step S106. This allows the student to apply for the campaign without parental approval.

[0066] Furthermore, when the link for entering the campaign is pressed on the student terminal 20 (see step S103), the server 10 may refer to the user information database 122 and determine whether the student is a minor based on the student's date of birth. If the student is a minor, the login screen for the page for parents may be displayed on the student terminal 20 (see steps S104 and S105), and if the student is not a minor, the process may jump directly to step S106.

[0067] Alternatively, the campaign announcement may be initially sent only to the student terminal 20 (see step S100), and when the link to enter the campaign is pressed on the student terminal 20 (see step S103), the server 10 may determine whether the student is a minor, and if so, send an email announcing the campaign to the guardian terminal 30.

[0068] Furthermore, when a link to enter the campaign is pressed on the student terminal 20, the server 10 may send an entry notice to the guardian of the student indicating that the student has entered (hereinafter referred to as "second design mode"). In this case, the entry notice may display a URL for accessing a login screen for a guardian page, so that the guardian can log in and enter the campaign from the guardian terminal 30 (see step S117). Alternatively, the entry notice may display a URL for accessing a page for prompting the guardian to respond whether or not to approve the student's entry, so that the guardian can enter the response from the guardian terminal 30. In this case, when an approval response is received, a campaign entry screen may be displayed on the student terminal 20.

[0069] In the first design mode described above, a login screen for a page for guardians was displayed on the student terminal 20, and the terminal operator had to be temporarily switched from the student to the guardian. Therefore, in order for the student to enter the campaign, the guardian had to be nearby and in an environment where they could take over operation. In contrast, in the second design mode described above, when the student tries to enter the campaign, the guardian does not need to be in a location where they can take over operation of the terminal. Once the student has completed the entry process, the guardian can simply perform the approval process at any time, thereby reducing the location and time constraints on the student's campaign entry.

[0070] However, in cases where the students are young and their parents are expected to be nearby most of the time, or where the students do not have their own devices and study using their parents' devices or home devices, a configuration like the first design has the advantage of streamlining procedures and allowing parents to thoroughly check the campaign content and prevent them from forgetting to approve entries.

[0071] In addition, if the user information database 122 has a setting condition set as to whether or not parental approval is required when an underage student applies for a campaign, the server 10 may perform processing such as sending a campaign announcement (see step S100) and displaying a login screen for a page for parents on the student terminal 20 (step S104) in accordance with the setting.

[0072] Furthermore, if a delivery address for the prize is specified in the user information database 122, the server 10 may determine the delivery address for the prize according to that setting. For example, if it is set that "prizes worth 2000 yen or more should be delivered to guardians," a winning notification may be sent to the student terminal 20 for a campaign offering a 1000 yen book card as a prize, and to the guardian terminal 30 for a campaign offering a 3000 yen gift certificate as a prize.

[0073] Also, if a parent or guardian sets a preference for "selecting the parent as the recipient of prizes for all campaigns," the system may be designed so that parents are not required to set the recipient of prizes for each campaign. Even in this case, it is desirable to design the system so that parents can change the recipient of prizes individually if they wish to change the recipient of only a specific campaign.

[0074] In addition, in the above embodiment, we have described the case where prizes that can be sent electronically, such as electronic gift certificates, are handled, but if the prize is cash or an actual item, the prize may be sent to a destination or address specified by the guardian.

[0075] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be embodied in various other forms without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiment is merely an example in all respects and should not be interpreted as limiting. For example, the order of the above-described processing steps can be arbitrarily changed or executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing content. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1... application system, 10... server, 11... control device, 12... storage device, 20... student terminal, 21, 31... processor, 22, 32... input device, 23, 33... display device, 24, 34... communication interface, 25, 35... storage device, 30... parent terminal, 111... authentication unit, 112... reception unit, 113... transmission unit, 114... judgment unit, 115... setting unit, 116... condition reception unit, 117... designation reception unit, 121... program, 122... user information database, 123... campaign information database

Claims

1. an acceptance means for accepting online applications from users for the prize campaign; If the user is a minor, when the user wins, a sending means for sending the prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian; An application system that includes:

2. The application system according to claim 1 , wherein the accepting unit accepts applications submitted through an account of the parent or guardian when the user is a minor.

3. 2. The application system according to claim 1, wherein, if the user is a minor, the acceptance means notifies the guardian that the user has applied and requests the guardian's approval, and if approval is obtained, completes acceptance of the application from the user.

4. The system further comprises a setting means for setting whether or not parental approval is required for applications by underage users for each campaign, the accepting means requests parental approval when a minor user applies for a campaign set to require parental approval; The application system according to claim 3.

5. The game device further includes a condition receiving means for receiving, via an account of the user's guardian, a setting condition as to whether parental approval is required when an application is made by a minor user; the accepting means requests parental approval when a minor user applies for a campaign and the campaign meets the set conditions accepted by the setting accepting means; The application system according to claim 3.

6. An application system as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a determination means for determining whether a user is a minor based on the user's date of birth information when the user himself / herself applies for the campaign.

7. The system further includes a designation receiving means for receiving a designation of a delivery address of the prize through an account of the user's guardian; the sending means sends the prize to the destination accepted by the designated accepting means when the minor user wins the prize; The application system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. an acceptance step of accepting an application submitted online by a user for the prize campaign; a sending step of sending the prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian when the user is a minor and the user wins; How to apply, including:

9. Computer, an acceptance means for accepting online applications from users for the prize campaign; If the user is a minor, when the user wins, a sending means for sending the prize to the user's guardian or to an address designated by the guardian; A program that makes it work.

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