Point imparting system, point imparting program, and point imparting method

Abstract

To provide a point system that allows a store to have less burden and obtain profits.SOLUTION: There is provided a point imparting system that includes: a point exchange part which exchanges points imparted to a user when a user registration part performs registration; a first calculation part which calculates an amount of money corresponding to the points exchanged by the point exchange part; and a second calculation part which calculates an amount of money to be paid to a store when a condition achievement determination part determines that the user has achieved a point acquisition condition, wherein the store is a store to which the user is already registered by the user registration part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Traditionally, various stores have point cards (company point cards), and points are awarded by purchasing products, and once points are accumulated, they can be used as discount coupons.

[0003] However, since the discount coupons can only be used at that store or its affiliated stores, customers have to carry point cards from various stores, which is a hassle.

[0004] Another problem is that if points are managed using a system, it will cost money to set up the system and to create point cards.

[0005] On the other hand, in recent years, point cards (common point cards) that can be used at multiple stores in different industries, such as T-Point (registered trademark) and d-Point (registered trademark), have become more widespread, and point cards are no longer limited to one store, and systems that are advantageous to users (customers) are becoming more widespread.

[0006] A common point card can be used interchangeably at various stores, whether they are in different industries or the same, which has the advantage of stimulating the economy among member stores.

[0007] In addition, the common point card allows you to obtain information on customers (users) not only of your own store but also of other stores, which has the advantage of allowing you to conduct customer analysis, area analysis, industry comparisons, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-191978 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] Generally, in the case of a common point card system, stores do not need to create the system from scratch, but they do need to join the common point business and become affiliated stores, bearing the costs of introducing the system and the point resources.

[0010] However, there is a problem in that points are used at stores with low unit prices and are difficult to use at stores with high unit prices.

[0011] When a customer (user) uses points at a store, the points will be paid to the store by the common point operator (system operator) at a later date.

[0012] However, if points are simply awarded to a customer (user) but are not used, the store faces the problem of not being able to recover the original value of the awarded points.

[0013] Therefore, stores are faced with the difficulty of having to set points in a way that allows them to benefit from the revitalization that comes from the mutual use of common points, while also taking into account factors such as product cost rates and average customer spending so as not to incur any disadvantages.

[0014] In addition, stores must pay an initial fee (membership fee), basic fee, and commission to the common point operator (system operator), which means monthly expenses, making it difficult for small stores to use the system.

[0015] Patent document 1 discloses a system in which sales promotion information is sent from a sales promotion information management server to a terminal device, the sales promotion information management server stores browsing history information that associates the sent sales promotion information with a destination identifier for the sales promotion information, and in response to the sales promotion information being output on the terminal device, a code indicating the destination identifier and the store corresponding to the output sales promotion information is generated, the accounting processing device sends store visit certification information including the destination identifier and store information read from the code output on the terminal device to the sales promotion information management server, and the sales promotion information management server grants a benefit to the user corresponding to the destination indicated by the destination identifier included in the store visit certification information received from the accounting processing device.

[0016] This allows users who have viewed an electronic flyer to receive additional points in proportion to their visit to the store, encouraging them to go to the store and shop there.

[0017] However, the content of Patent Document 1 cannot solve the above problem.

[0018] An object of the present invention is to provide a point system that places little burden on stores and allows them to obtain profits.

[0019] Another object of the present invention is to provide a points program that places little burden on stores and that can generate profits.

[0020] An object of the present invention is to provide a point system that places little burden on stores and that can generate profits. [Means for solving the problem]

[0021] A point-giving system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a server that communicates with a terminal, and that grants points to a user, The server a communication unit for communicating with the terminal; a storage unit that stores data including store information; a user registration unit that registers the user of the terminal and the store for each store; an advertisement display unit that displays an advertisement together with point acquisition conditions and acquireable points on the terminal of the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a condition achievement determination unit that determines whether or not a point acquisition condition is achieved; a point granting unit that grants points to the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a counting unit that counts points granted to the user who has registered by the user registration unit; a point exchange unit that exchanges points granted to the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a first calculation unit that calculates an amount of money corresponding to the points exchanged by the point exchange unit; A point-granting system including a second calculation unit that, when the condition achievement determination unit determines that the point acquisition condition has been achieved by the user, calculates the amount to be paid to the store in exchange for the user having achieved the point acquisition condition.

[0022] Such a system would reduce the burden on registered stores, enable them to earn continuous profits, and encourage customers to return to the store.

[0023] Furthermore, "advertising" is a broad concept that includes not only promotional displays and promotional videos for products and services, but also the act of purchasing products or receiving services, downloading apps or games, trying out games or apps, watching videos on video sites, adding videos to favorites on video sites, following or registering on social media, and posting information about products or services on users' social media accounts. In addition, the term "store" is a broad concept that includes not only stores that sell products or provide services, but also websites run by individuals or corporations, and websites of influencers on social media, etc.

[0024] Users can earn points simply by fulfilling the point earning conditions in the advertisement.

[0025] In addition, the system operator can earn advertising revenue from advertisements and can make a profit even if he or she pays a portion of the revenue to registered stores.

[0026] Furthermore, advertisers can increase the number of users by providing advertisements.

[0027] A point-granting system according to a second aspect of the present invention is a point-granting system according to the first aspect, wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the awarded points for tickets to be used at the store.

[0028] With such a system, users can use the points they have earned at registered stores.

[0029] A point-granting system according to a third aspect of the present invention is a point-granting system according to the first aspect, wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the awarded points for other common points or electronic money.

[0030] Users can exchange the points for other common points, which broadens the scope of how the points can be used, providing great benefits.

[0031] A point-granting system according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is a point-granting system according to the first aspect, wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the awarded points for tickets to be used at a store other than the store.

[0032] Users can use their points at stores other than the one they registered at, which is a great advantage as it broadens the scope of how points can be used.

[0033] A point-granting system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is a point-granting system according to the first aspect, which includes an accounting unit that deposits the amount calculated by the first calculation unit and the second calculation unit to a designated destination.

[0034] The designated recipient is registered in advance, and the accounting department automatically completes the payment.

[0035] A point-giving program according to a sixth aspect of the present invention includes a server that communicates with a terminal, and that grants points to a user, a communication process for communicating with the terminal; a storage process for storing data including store information; a user registration process for registering the user of the terminal and the store for each store; an advertisement display process for displaying an advertisement together with point acquisition conditions and acquireable points on the terminal of the user who has registered in the user registration process; a condition achievement determination process for determining whether or not a point acquisition condition is achieved; a point granting process for granting points to the user who has registered in the user registration process; a counting process for counting points granted to the user who has registered in the user registration process; a point exchange process for exchanging the points granted to the user who has registered in the user registration process; a first calculation process for calculating an amount of money corresponding to the points exchanged in the point exchange process; This is a point-granting program that executes a second calculation process that calculates the amount to be paid to the store by the user for achieving the point-earning conditions if the condition achievement determination process determines that the user has achieved the point-earning conditions.

[0036] Such a program will have the same effect as the first aspect.

[0037] A point-granting method according to a seventh aspect of the present invention includes a server that communicates with a terminal, and grants points to a user, the method comprising: a communication step for the server to communicate with the terminal; a storage step in which the server stores data including store information; a user registration step in which the server registers the user of the terminal and the store for each store; an advertisement display step in which the server displays an advertisement on the terminal of the user who has registered in the user registration step, together with point acquisition conditions and acquireable points; a condition achievement determination step in which the server determines whether or not a point acquisition condition has been achieved; a point granting step in which the server grants points to the user who has registered in the user registration step; a counting step in which the server counts points awarded to the user who has registered in the user registration step; a point exchange step in which the server exchanges the points granted to the user who has registered in the user registration step; a first calculation step in which the server calculates an amount of money corresponding to the points exchanged in the point exchange step; This is a point-granting method that executes a second calculation step in which, if the server determines in the condition fulfillment determination step that the user has fulfilled the point-earning conditions, the server calculates the amount to be paid to the store in exchange for the user fulfilling the point-earning conditions.

[0038] Such a method provides the same effects as those of the first and sixth aspects. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0039] [Figure 1] Conceptual diagram of a conventional common points system. [Figure 2] 1 is a conceptual diagram of a points-giving system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7]FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram of a point-giving system according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of the point-giving system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0040] First, a general common point system will be described.

[0041] As shown in Figure 1, in a typical shared point system, affiliated stores (shops) pay an initial membership fee to the system operator, and then pay a basic fee and a commission (e.g., 3% of the participation fee) every month.

[0042] When a customer (user) purchases a product at a member store, the user is awarded points equivalent to, for example, 1% of the purchase amount.

[0043] The system operator then pays the affiliated store the cash equivalent of the points used by the user (customer) at the affiliated store (for example, 1 point = 1 yen).

[0044] The affiliated stores will not suffer any disadvantage in relation to the points used by users, as the system operator will pay for that amount. However, the affiliated stores will suffer a disadvantage in relation to the points awarded to users, as the points awarded to the users are essentially paid by the affiliated stores that awarded the points.

[0045] Therefore, member stores must set points in a way that takes into account the cost rate of products and average customer spending, while still benefiting from the revitalization that comes from the mutual use of common points, so as not to incur any disadvantages.

[0046] Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 2, the point-giving system 10 according to this embodiment includes: a server 100 capable of communicating with the terminal; a first terminal 200 that is a user terminal and can communicate with the server 100; The system includes a second terminal 300 that is capable of communicating with the server 100 and is a terminal of the system operator.

[0048] <Server 100> There may be a plurality of servers 100, first terminals 200, and second terminals 300.

[0049] The server 100 includes a server communication unit 110, which is a communication unit capable of wireless or wired communication using the Internet; A server storage unit 120 that stores data on stores, etc.; a user registration unit 130 that registers users of the first terminal 200 for each store; an advertisement display unit 140 that displays advertisements together with conditions for awarding points (point acquisition conditions) to the user of the first terminal 200 and the awardable points; a condition achievement determination unit 150 that determines whether or not a point acquisition condition is achieved; a point granting unit 160 that grants points to a user of the first terminal 200; a counting unit 170 that counts points given to the user of the first terminal 200; a point exchange unit 180 that converts points acquired (given) by a user of the first terminal 200 into tickets or other common points; a first calculation unit 191 that calculates the amount of points used by the user of the first terminal 200; a second calculation unit (192) that calculates an amount to be paid to a store by the user of the first terminal (200) for achieving the point acquisition condition; and an accounting unit 195 that pays the amounts calculated by the first calculation unit 191 and the second calculation unit 192 to a designated place.

[0050] The server 100 may be a normal server or a cloud server.

[0051] The server communication unit 110 is capable of communicating with the first terminal 200 and the second terminal 300 wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[0052] The server storage unit 120 stores data, such as store information, user information (customer information), advertisement information, and point information.

[0053] The store information is information about stores that use the point-giving system 100. For example, the store information corresponds to the store information of "Cafe XX" in "Cafe XX XX Store" in FIG. 3, and the store information of "XX Store" in FIG. 4. Furthermore, "store" is a broad concept that includes not only stores that sell products or provide services, but also websites run by individuals or corporations, and websites of influencers on social media and the like.

[0054] User information (customer information) refers to an individual who is a customer or who may become a customer, and includes information such as the user's address, name, contact information, email address, and password.

[0055] The user information may be information registered in the SNS that the user uses.

[0056] Specifically, for example, information about users registered with Google (registered trademark), Facebook (registered trademark), Yahoo (registered trademark), Amazon (registered trademark), etc. may be registered as user information.

[0057] The advertising information is information on advertisements, games, apps, etc. that provide advertising to the point-giving system 100.

[0058] "Advertising" is a broad concept that includes not only promotional displays and promotional videos for products and services, but also the purchase of products and receiving services, downloading apps and games, trial use of games and apps, watching videos on video sites such as TikTok (registered trademark) and YouTube (registered trademark), adding videos to favorites on video sites such as YouTube (registered trademark), following on Facebook (registered trademark), TikTok (registered trademark), Instagram (registered trademark), signing up for LINE (registered trademark), and posting information about products and services on users' social media accounts.

[0059] The point information is information such as the number of points acquired and used by the user of the first terminal 200 at each store.

[0060] The user registration unit 130 registers the user of the first terminal 200 by telephone number or the like (registering user information).

[0061] The user registration unit 130 registers the store where the user of the first terminal 200 is registered.

[0062] That is, the user registration unit 130 associates the store that issued the two-dimensional barcode with the user of the first terminal 200.

[0063] When the user of the first terminal 200 fulfills the point acquisition condition, a predetermined amount is paid to the registered store.

[0064] The advertisement display unit 140 displays an advertisement on the first terminal 200 together with the conditions under which the user of the first terminal 200 can obtain points (point obtaining conditions) and the number of points that can be obtained when the point obtaining conditions are met (number of obtainable points).

[0065] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the advertisement display unit 140 displays the advertisement content, point acquisition conditions, and the number of points that can be acquired for each store on the display screen (first display unit 240) of the first terminal 200.

[0066] The advertisement display unit 140 displays advertisement icons (131 to 137 in FIG. 3) on the display screen of the first terminal 200.

[0067] The advertiser pays an advertising fee to the user of the second terminal 300 (system operator) to display an advertising icon on the display screen of the first terminal 200.

[0068] By selecting an advertisement icon displayed on the first terminal 200, the user of the first terminal 200 can access the website or game and earn points by fulfilling the point earning conditions. If the advertisement icon is a game, the number of points that can be earned may increase as the level of the point earning conditions increases, for example, 270 points for reaching level 20 and 480 points for reaching level 40. If the advertisement icon is a news app, the number of articles that can be read may increase, for example, 100 points for reading 20 articles and 300 points for reading 50 articles. The same applies if the advertisement icon is a book such as a novel or manga.

[0069] The advertising icon that the advertising display unit 140 displays on the first terminal 200 is independent for each store-dedicated site (store registered in the user registration unit 130), and the points that the user of the first terminal 200 can earn and the points that he or she has earned are also independent for each store-dedicated site. Note that the points that can be earned on each store-dedicated site may be the same.

[0070] That is, in this embodiment, the advertising icon displayed on the first terminal 200 differs for each shop-specific site, and the point acquisition conditions and the points that can be acquired also differ.

[0071] The points acquired by the user of the first terminal 200 differ for each store-specific site, and the acquired points can be used at the store on that store-specific site by exchanging them for tickets.

[0072] In addition, points may be earned and used in common at related stores (for example, stores operated by the same business or the same franchisee) (group common points).

[0073] For example, FIG. 3 shows an example of a screen that is displayed when a user reads a two-dimensional barcode placed at "Coffee Shop XXX" with the first terminal 200.

[0074] The "GET FREE COFFEE TICKET" displayed in FIG. 3 is the content of the ticket that will be presented to the user when the user reads the two-dimensional barcode with the first terminal 200 at "Café XXX".

[0075] That is, the user of the first terminal 200 can get a free cup of coffee at the store by reading the two-dimensional barcode.

[0076] In this embodiment, this fee is paid to the store by the system operator, who is the user of the second terminal 300.

[0077] The apps and games displayed in Figure 3 are actual apps and games, but are used only to explain this embodiment, and conditions such as point acquisition conditions and the number of points that can be acquired are fictitious.

[0078] In FIG. 3, the content of the advertisement icon 141 is an advertisement for a video posted by advertiser a on TikTok (registered trademark).

[0079] In this example, the condition for earning points is "watching a video for 10 minutes," and the number of points that can be earned is 225P (points).

[0080] In this embodiment, the video site is TikTok (registered trademark), but it may be another video site such as YouTube (registered trademark).

[0081] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 142 is an advertisement for a game application (Toon Blast (registered trademark)) sold by advertiser b.

[0082] In this example, the condition for earning points is to reach level 600, and the number of points that can be earned is 800.

[0083] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 143 is an advertisement for a game application (Shipping Cap) sold by an advertiser c.

[0084] In this case, the condition for earning points is to reach ranch level 60 (60 laps), and the number of points that can be earned is 150P.

[0085] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 144 is an advertisement for Mercari (registered trademark) operated by advertiser d.

[0086] In this case, the condition for earning points is to "register as a free member after installing a new app," and the number of points that can be earned is 120 points.

[0087] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 145 is an advertisement for a game application (LINE Monster Farm (registered trademark)) sold by advertiser e.

[0088] In this case, the condition for earning points is to reach breeder rank 9, and the number of points that can be earned is 600P.

[0089] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 146 is an advertisement for a WiFi automatic connection application (Town Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) sold by an advertiser f.

[0090] In this case, the condition for earning points is to "earn 1 point within 24 hours," and the number of points that can be earned is 75 points.

[0091] Next, the content of the advertisement icon 147 is an advertisement for a settlement application (Pollet (registered trademark)) sold by advertiser g.

[0092] In this case, the condition for earning points is "charging completed," and the number of points that can be earned is 900P.

[0093] In this way, the "advertisement" according to this embodiment is a broad concept that applies not only to viewing or watching an advertisement but also to downloading or using a trial version of an application.

[0094] The condition achievement determination unit 150 determines whether or not the user of the first terminal 200 has achieved the point acquisition condition.

[0095] When the condition achievement determining unit 150 determines that the point acquisition condition displayed by the advertisement display unit 140 has been achieved, it notifies the point giving unit 160 of that fact.

[0096] The point granting unit 160 grants points to the user of the first terminal 200 when the user of the first terminal 200 fulfills the point acquisition condition.

[0097] In this embodiment, the number of points awarded by the point awarding unit 160 on the dedicated shop site can be confirmed by checking the total number of points 171 displayed in the upper right corner of the first terminal 200.

[0098] Specifically, when the user of first terminal 200 fulfills the point acquisition condition by downloading an app or trying out a game, condition fulfillment determining unit 150 notifies point granting unit 160 of this fact.

[0099] The point giving unit 160 that has received the notification gives points to the user of the first terminal 200 at the dedicated site of that store.

[0100] That is, in FIG. 3, the point giving unit 160 gives points to the store-specific website of the "Cafe XXX" of the user of the first terminal 200.

[0101] The counting unit 170 counts the number of points of the user of the first terminal 200 at each store-specific site.

[0102] Counting unit 171 displays the number of counted points in total points 171 displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen (first display unit 240) of first terminal 200.

[0103] The user of the first terminal 200 can exchange the points at the store's dedicated site for discounts, services, or products.

[0104] The counting unit 170 counts the number of points used in the point exchange unit 180 and calculates the total number of points.

[0105] The point exchange unit 180 converts points acquired (given) by the user of the first terminal 200 into tickets or other common points.

[0106] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges points earned in the points exchange unit 180 for tickets at registered stores, and then exchanges the points for products or services at the registered stores.

[0107] In this embodiment, the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points earned at the registered store for tickets such as a "free beer ticket" or a "free gyoza ticket" at the point exchange unit 180, and then uses the tickets at the store.

[0108] Also, as shown in FIG. 7, a user of the first terminal 200 can exchange points earned at registered stores for other common points (e.g., T Points (registered trademark), d Points (registered trademark)) or electronic money at the point exchange unit 180.

[0109] Furthermore, the user of the first terminal 200 can also exchange the points in the point exchange unit 180 for tickets from a store other than the registered store.

[0110] Specifically, as shown in Fig. 8, in this embodiment, by linking with the cash register system of a store other than the registered store and reading the one-dimensional barcode or two-dimensional barcode, tickets exchanged at a store other than the registered store can be used. It is also possible to check the usage history.

[0111] The first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money corresponding to the number of points used at the store where the user of the first terminal 200 has registered (the number of points exchanged for tickets at the registered store).

[0112] The first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money corresponding to the number of points that the user of the first terminal 200 has exchanged for other common points or electronic money.

[0113] As shown in FIG. 6, the user of the second terminal 300, which is the system operator, pays the amount of points exchanged for other common points or electronic money to the electronic money operating company.

[0114] As shown in FIG. 7, the user of second terminal 300, who is the system administrator, pays the cost of the points used at the store (the cost of the store's ticket) calculated by first calculation unit 191 to the store.

[0115] The first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money corresponding to the number of points used to exchange for tickets or gift certificates at stores other than the registered store.

[0116] As shown in FIG. 8, the user of the second terminal 300, who is the system administrator, pays the amount of points exchanged for tickets or gift certificates at stores other than the registered store to the company.

[0117] The second calculation unit 192 calculates the amount to be paid to the registered store when the user of the first terminal 300 fulfills the point acquisition condition (when the condition fulfillment determination unit 150 determines that the condition has been fulfilled).

[0118] The amount to be paid to the registered store will be determined based on the points earned, the number of points earned, and the number of points earned.

[0119] The amount to be paid to the store may be fixed. In this case, the second calculation unit 192 calculates the fixed amount.

[0120] Even if the user of the first terminal 200 does not use the points at the registered store, the user of the second terminal 300 pays the amount calculated by the second calculation unit 192 to the registered store, so the registered store will not suffer any loss.

[0121] The accounting unit 195 pays the amounts calculated by the first calculation unit 191 and the second calculation unit 192 to designated locations.

[0122] Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for other common points or electronic money, the accounting unit 195 pays the amount calculated by the first calculation unit 191 and a fee to the electronic money management company.

[0123] Next, as shown in FIG. 7, when the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for tickets to be used at a registered store, the amount calculated by the first calculation unit 191 and the second calculation unit 192 is paid to the registered store.

[0124] Next, as shown in FIG. 8, when the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for tickets or gift certificates from a store other than the registered store or from another company, the accounting unit 195 pays the amount calculated by the first calculation unit 191 to the store other than the registered store or from another company.

[0125] <First terminal 200> The first terminal 200 includes a first communication unit 210 that can communicate with the server 100; a first storage unit 220 that is a storage unit that stores data; a first control unit 230 that controls the first terminal 200; and a first display unit 240 which is a screen and a display unit.

[0126] The first communication unit 210 is a communication unit that can access the Internet and can communicate with the server 100.

[0127] The first storage unit 220 is a storage unit that stores data, such as access history, IDs, and passwords.

[0128] First control unit 230 controls first terminal 200, which is a terminal.

[0129] First display unit 240 is a display unit that is capable of displaying websites and the like, and is capable of displaying the content shown in FIG. 3, for example.

[0130] <Second terminal 300> The second terminal 300 includes a second communication unit 310 that can communicate with the server 100; a second storage unit 320 that stores data; a second control unit 330 that controls the second terminal 300; and a second display unit 340 which is a screen and a display unit.

[0131] The second communication unit 310 is a communication unit that can access the Internet and can communicate with the server 100.

[0132] The second storage unit 320 is a storage unit that stores data, such as access history, IDs, and passwords.

[0133] Second control unit 330 controls second terminal 300, which is a terminal.

[0134] Second display unit 340 is a display unit that is capable of displaying websites and the like.

[0135] The user of the second terminal 300 is the system administrator, and can access the server 100 from the second terminal 300 to change the system contents, etc.

[0136] <Flowchart of point allocation system 10> FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the point-giving system 10 according to this embodiment.

[0137] First, the advertiser pays the user of the second terminal 300 (system operator) an advertising fee so that the advertisement can be displayed on the display screen of the first terminal 200.

[0138] Next, the advertisement display unit 140 enables the advertisement to be displayed on the display screen of the first terminal 200 (step S11, advertisement display step).

[0139] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, first, the user of the first terminal 200 reads a two-dimensional barcode at a store (store a, store b, store c in FIG. 5) (step S12, barcode reading step).

[0140] A two-dimensional barcode is issued for each store. In this embodiment, the method for accessing the store-specific site is to read the two-dimensional barcode, but a one-dimensional barcode or other method may also be used instead of the two-dimensional barcode.

[0141] Next, the user of the first terminal 200 registers as a member on the store's dedicated website (step S13, member registration step).

[0142] At this time, the user registration unit 130 registers the user of the first terminal 200 and the store (member registration step).

[0143] Since member registration is a process of linking the user of the first terminal 200 with each store (registered store), member registration is performed on the dedicated website of each store.

[0144] For example, if a member is registered at store a, store a is registered, and the amount calculated by the second calculation unit 192 is continuously paid to store a (registered store).

[0145] Furthermore, if the user of the first terminal 200 registers as a member at store b, store b is registered, and the amount calculated by the second calculation unit 192 is continuously paid to store b (the registered store).

[0146] Next, when the user of the first terminal 200 fulfills the point acquisition condition, such as downloading an app or clearing a predetermined stage of a game, points are awarded to the user of the first terminal 200 (step S14, condition fulfillment determination process, point awarding process).

[0147] At this time, the condition achievement determining unit 150 determines whether or not the point acquisition condition has been achieved (condition achievement determining step).

[0148] Next, the counting unit 170 counts the points that the user of the first terminal 200 has earned at the registered store (step S15, counting step).

[0149] Furthermore, when the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for tickets to be used at a registered store, the first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money resulting from the point exchange (step S16, first calculation step).

[0150] When the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for other common points or electronic money, the first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money resulting from the point exchange (step S17, first calculation step).

[0151] Furthermore, when the user of the first terminal 200 exchanges the points he or she has earned for tickets to be used at a store other than the registered store, the first calculation unit 191 calculates the amount of money resulting from the point exchange (step S18, first calculation step).

[0152] Furthermore, when the user of the first terminal 200 fulfills the point acquisition condition, the second calculation unit 192 calculates the amount to be paid to the registered store (step S19, second calculation step).

[0153] The accounting unit 195 pays the amounts calculated by the first calculation unit 191 and the second calculation unit 192 to the respective payees (step S20, payment step).

[0154] The present invention can be implemented in various forms with various improvements, modifications, or variations added thereto without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0155] 10 Points System 100 servers 120 Server storage unit 130 User Registration Department 140 Advertising display section 150 Condition achievement determination section 160 Points Awarding Department 170 Counting section 180 Points Exchange Department 191 First Calculation Section 192 Second Calculation Unit 195 Accounting Department 200 Terminal 1 300 Terminal 2

Claims

1. A point-giving system that has a server that communicates with a terminal and that gives points to a user, The server a communication unit for communicating with the terminal; a storage unit that stores data including store information; a user registration unit that registers the user of the terminal and the store for each store; an advertisement display unit that displays an advertisement together with point acquisition conditions and acquireable points on the terminal of the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a condition achievement determination unit that determines whether or not a point acquisition condition is achieved; a point granting unit that grants points to the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a counting unit that counts points granted to the user who has registered by the user registration unit; a point exchange unit that exchanges points granted to the user who has been registered by the user registration unit; a first calculation unit that calculates an amount of money corresponding to the points exchanged by the point exchange unit; A point-granting system including: a second calculation unit that, when the condition achievement determination unit determines that the point acquisition condition has been achieved by the user, calculates the amount to be paid to the store in return for the user having achieved the point acquisition condition.

2. The point-giving system according to claim 1 , wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the given points for tickets to be used at the store.

3. 2. The point-giving system according to claim 1, wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the given points for other common points or electronic money.

4. 2. The point-giving system according to claim 1, wherein the point exchange unit exchanges the given points for tickets to be used at a store other than the store.

5. The points-giving system according to claim 1, further comprising an accounting unit that deposits the amounts calculated by the first calculation unit and the second calculation unit into a designated account.

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