Pilgrimage spot management system, content distribution method, and program

Abstract

To provide a pilgrimage spot management system suitable for supporting management of a pilgrimage spot by utilizing the fact that pilgrims visit the pilgrimage spot.SOLUTION: The pilgrimage spot management system supports management of a first pilgrimage spot. A first code is installed in the first pilgrimage spot. When a terminal environment detection device 31 exists within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and reads the first code, a payment processing unit 53 performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, and an environment-dependent content processing unit 57 starts providing environment-dependent content related to the first code. The environment-dependent content related to the first code is output to a pilgrim terminal in response to detection of an environment existing in the first pilgrimage spot by the terminal environment detection device 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pilgrimage spot management system, a content distribution method and a program, and in particular to a pilgrimage spot management system that supports the management of first pilgrimage spots. [Background technology]

[0002] "Pilgrimage" originally meant visiting holy sites (places that have important religious significance). Furthermore, nowadays, places that serve as models for content such as movies, manga, and anime are also called "holy sites," and visiting these places is also called "pilgrimage." Therefore, we define "pilgrimage" as a pilgrim (someone who visits pilgrimage spots) visiting multiple pilgrimage spots (places related to that theme) related to one or more themes.

[0003] Patent Document 1 describes securing funds for infrastructure development costs in large-scale housing developments. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-216000 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, unlike Patent Document 1, for residents living near pilgrimage spots, the pilgrimage spots are a given and they do not see any direct value in the existence of the pilgrimage spots themselves. In general, residents often do not see any economic benefit in maintaining the pilgrimage spots. Therefore, it is difficult to secure the funds to maintain and manage the pilgrimage spots as they are.

[0006] Pilgrimage sites have different meanings for each pilgrim, and cannot be managed as a whole. Pilgrims will be willing to pay value to support only the pilgrimage sites that interest them, but are reluctant to pay value to support the management of pilgrimage sites that do not interest them.

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pilgrimage spot management system and the like that is suitable for supporting the management of pilgrimage spots by utilizing pilgrims' visits to pilgrimage spots. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A first aspect of the present invention is a pilgrimage spot management system that supports the management of a first pilgrimage spot, comprising a server and a pilgrim terminal, wherein the server comprises a payment processing unit and a content processing unit, the content processing unit comprises an environment-dependent content processing unit, and the pilgrim terminal comprises a terminal environment detection device, wherein a first code is set at the first pilgrimage spot, and when the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and reads the first code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing environment-dependent content related to the first code, and the environment-dependent content related to the first code is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the environment present at the first pilgrimage spot.

[0009] A second aspect of the present invention is a pilgrimage spot management system according to the first aspect, wherein a second code is installed at a second pilgrimage spot, and when the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the second pilgrimage spot and reads the second code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, terminates providing the environment-dependent content associated with the first code at the pilgrim terminal, and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing the environment-dependent content associated with the second code, and the environment-dependent content associated with the second code is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the environment present at the second pilgrimage spot.

[0010] A third aspect of the present invention is a pilgrimage spot management system of the second aspect, wherein when the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, first environment-dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting a first environment, and when the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, second environment-dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the first environment.

[0011] A fourth aspect of the present invention is a content distribution method in a pilgrimage spot management system that supports management of a first pilgrimage spot, the pilgrimage spot management system comprising: a server; a pilgrim terminal; the server comprising a payment processing unit and a content processing unit; the content processing unit comprising an environment-dependent content processing unit; the pilgrim terminal comprising a terminal environment detection device; a first code installed at the first pilgrimage spot; when the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and reads the first code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing the environment-dependent content associated with the first code; and a step of outputting the environment-dependent content associated with the first code to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the environment existing at the first pilgrimage spot.

[0012] A fifth aspect of the present invention is the content distribution method of the fourth aspect, wherein a second code is installed at a second pilgrimage spot, and when the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the second pilgrimage spot and reads the second code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, terminates providing the environment-dependent content associated with the first code at the pilgrim terminal, and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing the environment-dependent content associated with the second code, and the environment-dependent content associated with the second code is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the environment present at the second pilgrimage spot.

[0013] A sixth aspect of the present invention is a content distribution method of the fifth aspect, wherein when the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, first environment-dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting a first environment, and when the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, second environment-dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the first environment.

[0014] A seventh aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as either the server or the pilgrim terminal of any one of the first to third aspects. The present invention may also be understood as a computer-readable recording medium on which the program of the seventh aspect is recorded. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to each aspect of the present invention, when a pilgrim visits a first pilgrimage spot and performs a payment process using a first code installed at the first pilgrimage spot, the location information of the terminal environment detection device is used to confirm that the pilgrim is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot, and by confirming that the first code has been read while the pilgrim is at the spot, it is possible to confirm that the pilgrim is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and provide environment-dependent content related to the first pilgrimage spot. Therefore, in order to support the management of the first pilgrimage spot, the pilgrim can actually visit and experience the spot while paying for value, and can have an experience unique to actually visiting the first pilgrimage spot.

[0016] Furthermore, according to the second aspect of the present invention, when a pilgrim is experiencing environment-dependent content related to a second pilgrimage spot, the environment-dependent content related to the first pilgrimage spot can be eliminated, allowing the pilgrim to concentrate on experiencing the second pilgrimage spot.

[0017] Furthermore, according to a third aspect of the present invention, pilgrims can experience different environment-dependent content corresponding to the first code and the second code in the same first environment, thereby being able to experience the same environment through different interpretations. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a pilgrimage spot management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a server 5 in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a pilgrim terminal 7 in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a flow diagram showing an example of a process for placing an ith code at an ith pilgrimage spot. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a flow diagram illustrating a payment process. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a flow diagram for explaining the process for a pilgrim to use content provided by the server 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the pilgrim terminal has not read either the first code or the second code. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the pilgrim terminal has read the first code. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the pilgrim terminal is outside the range in which environment-dependent content is provided by the first code. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the state in which the pilgrim terminal has read the second code. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the pilgrim terminal is outside the range in which environment-dependent content is provided by the second code. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the time limit for using the first time-limited content and the second time-limited content on the pilgrim terminal has expired. [Figure 13]This is a diagram showing a state in which the first code and the second code are installed in close proximity to each other, and the first environment-dependent content, the second environment-dependent content, the third environment-dependent content, and the fourth environment-dependent content are related to each other. [Figure 14] This figure shows a state in which, when payment is made using a first code, second environment-dependent content is provided corresponding to a second location, and when payment is made using a second code, fifth environment-dependent content is provided corresponding to the second location. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which a first pilgrimage code is provided corresponding to the first code and the second code. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] Hereinafter, examples of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. [Example]

[0020] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a pilgrimage spot management system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] The original meaning of "pilgrimage" is to visit sacred sites (places that have important religious significance). Furthermore, nowadays, places that serve as models for content such as movies, manga, and anime are also called "sacred sites," and visiting these places is also called "pilgrimage."

[0022] In this application, "pilgrimage" is defined as a pilgrim (a person visiting pilgrimage spots) visiting multiple pilgrimage spots (places related to the theme) in connection with one or more themes. Themes include, for example, religion, content, mountain climbing, local history, etc.

[0023] For example, for a pilgrim for a particular anime, the pilgrimage spot for that anime is, so to speak, a place that affirms his or her own past experiences, and also a place for physical and psychological interaction with other fans. When pilgrims visit the places that inspired the anime, they relive with their five senses the experience they had when watching the anime, and they visit with great anticipation.

[0024] However, due to copyright issues, the locations that serve as models are, at best, places that anyone can use, and at worst, places where no one is responsible. It has been difficult to build a financial foundation to maintain such pilgrimage spots. As a result, when pilgrims arrive at pilgrimage spots with high expectations, they often find that they are disappointed, with no trace of the scenery depicted in the anime.

[0025] Furthermore, similar problems arise when, for example, mountain climbing involves improving trails and installing toilets. Similar problems also arise when maintaining historical sites in a region, as there is often no economic benefit to maintaining them.

[0026] If it is something that is needed by the entire nation, it can be managed through taxes, etc. However, many pilgrimage spots only have great value to pilgrims related to the theme. Pilgrims are not interested in maintaining pilgrimage spots that do not interest them. Therefore, pilgrims will pay value to support only the pilgrimage spots that interest them, but are reluctant to pay value to manage pilgrimage spots that do not interest them.

[0027] The pilgrimage spot management system 1 shown in FIG. 1 has been developed in consideration of such problems, and is suitable for supporting the development of a financial foundation for managing multiple pilgrimage spots.

[0028] The pilgrimage spot management system 1 is intended to realize support for managing N pilgrimage spots (N is a natural number equal to or greater than 2). The pilgrimage spot management system 1 is configured by an i-th management device 3 i (i is a natural number from 1 to N), a server 5, and a pilgrim terminal 7. For simplicity, in this example, the i-th management device 3 i The i-th management device 3 is for managing one pilgrimage spot. i may be for managing multiple pilgrimage spots.

[0029] i-th management device 3 i is used to manage the i-th pilgrimage spot. The i-th code is installed at the location of the i-th pilgrimage spot. The i-th code is, for example, a two-dimensional code (QR Code (registered trademark), etc.), and is a code that allows the pilgrim terminal 7 to obtain the data necessary to identify the i-th pilgrimage spot and access the server 5.

[0030] i-th management device 3 i The i-th management input / output device 11 i and the i-th management communication device 13 i and the i-th management processing device 15 i and the i-th management storage device 17 i Equipped with.

[0031] i-th management input / output device 11 i is a device for performing input / output processing with the pilgrimage spot manager who manages the i-th pilgrimage spot.

[0032] i-th management communication device 13 i is a device for communicating with other devices.

[0033] i-th management processing device 15 i is a device that performs data processing, and can be realized, for example, by a processor that performs data processing specified by a program.

[0034] i-th management storage device 17 iThe storage device stores programs, data, etc. required for data processing, and can be realized by, for example, a memory, a hard disk, etc.

[0035] The server 5 includes a server communication device 21, a server processing device 23, and a server storage device 25.

[0036] The server communication device 21 is a device for communicating with other devices.

[0037] The server processing device 23 is a device for performing data processing, and can be realized, for example, by a processor that performs data processing specified by a program.

[0038] The server storage device 25 stores programs, data, etc. required for data processing, and can be realized by, for example, a memory, a hard disk, etc.

[0039] The pilgrim terminal 7 includes a terminal environment detection device 31 , a terminal input / output device 33 , a terminal communication device 35 , a terminal processing device 37 , and a terminal storage device 39 .

[0040] The terminal environment detection device 31 is a device for detecting environmental data obtained from the environment where the pilgrim terminal 7 is located. For example, it may detect visual image data obtained in the environment using a camera, collect auditory sound data obtained in the environment using a microphone, or detect location data indicating the location of the pilgrim terminal 7 using a GPS or the like.

[0041] The terminal input / output device 33 is a device for performing input / output processing with pilgrims.

[0042] The terminal communication device 35 is a device for communicating with other devices.

[0043] The terminal processing device 37 is a device that performs data processing, and can be realized, for example, by a processor that performs data processing specified by a program.

[0044] The terminal storage device 39 stores programs, data, etc. required for data processing, and can be realized by, for example, a memory, a hard disk, etc.

[0045] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server 5 of FIG.

[0046] In the server 5, the server processing device 23 includes a code management processing unit 51, a payment processing unit 53, and a content processing unit 55. The content processing unit 55 includes an environment-dependent content processing unit 57, a time-limited content processing unit 59, and an indefinite-term content processing unit 61. Each processing unit can be realized, for example, by a processor that performs data processing specified by a program.

[0047] The server storage device 25 includes a content management storage unit 71 and a user management storage unit 73. The content management storage unit 71 includes an i-th code management storage unit 75. i The i-th code management storage unit 75 i corresponds to the i-th code, and is stored in the i-th code range storage unit 77 i and the i-th code content storage unit 79 i Each storage unit can be realized by, for example, a memory.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the pilgrim terminal 7 of FIG.

[0049] In the pilgrim terminal 7, the terminal environment detection device 31 includes an imaging device 81, a sound collection device 83, and a position detection device 85. The imaging device 81 is, for example, a camera, and detects visually obtained image data by capturing images of the environment in which the pilgrim terminal 7 is located. The sound collection device 83 is, for example, a microphone, and collects audibly obtained sound data by collecting sounds in the environment. The position detection device 85 is, for example, a GPS, and detects position data indicating the location of the pilgrim terminal 7.

[0050] The terminal input / output device 33 includes a touch panel 87 and a speaker 89 .

[0051] The terminal processing device 37 includes a payment processing unit 91 and a content processing unit 93. Each processing unit can be realized by, for example, a processor that performs data processing specified by a program.

[0052] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing an example of the process when the ith code is placed at the ith pilgrimage spot.

[0053] The pilgrimage spot manager sets the i-th code at the location where the i-th pilgrimage spot is located (step STA1).

[0054] The pilgrimage spot manager uses the i-th management input / output device 11 i The i-th control communication device 13 operates the i-th control communication device 13 to set the content to be provided to the pilgrim in accordance with the i-th code (step STA2). i The code management processing unit 51 transmits data indicating the set content to the server 5. The code management processing unit 51 stores the i-th code content storage unit 79 i In the data storage unit 101, data for specifying the content to be provided to the pilgrim corresponding to the i-th code is stored.

[0055] The content provided to pilgrims includes some or all of environment-dependent content, limited-time content, and unlimited content. Environment-dependent content is content provided depending on the environment of the i-th pilgrimage spot, and is provided to pilgrims using, for example, AR (Augmented Reality) technology. Limited-time content includes, for example, videos, still images, text, and games, and is content that pilgrims can access regardless of location, but there is a time limit for when pilgrims can access it. Unlimited content includes, for example, videos, still images, text, and games, and is content that pilgrims can use anytime, anywhere, without location or time restrictions.

[0056] The pilgrimage spot manager uses the i-th management input / output device 11 ito specify the range corresponding to the i-th code (step STA3). For example, the pilgrim terminal 7 specifies the range in which payment can be made using the i-th code, the range in which environment-dependent content is provided, etc. Note that these ranges may be set, for example, according to the installation location of the i-th code, or according to the location in which environment-dependent content is provided. i The code management processing unit 51 transmits data indicating the set range to the server 5. The code management processing unit 51 stores the i-th code range storage unit 77 i In the memory, data for specifying the range set in correspondence with the i-th code is stored.

[0057] Figure 5 is a flow diagram for explaining the payment process, Figures 5(a) and 5(b) are flow diagrams showing an example of the processing of the pilgrim terminal 7 and the server 5 in the payment process, respectively.

[0058] The pilgrim operates the pilgrim terminal 7 to read the ith code using the terminal environment detection device 31 (step STB1). For example, the pilgrim uses the imaging device 81 to photograph and read the ith code, which is a QR code.

[0059] The terminal communication device 35 transmits to the server 5 code data indicating the read i-th code, location data indicating the location of the pilgrim terminal 7 detected by the location detection device 85, and content usage data (e.g., an email address) for using the content on the pilgrim terminal 7 (step STB2).

[0060] In the server 5, the payment processing unit 53 waits until the pilgrim terminal 7 reads the i-th code (step STC1), and when it receives code data, location data, and content usage data from the pilgrim terminal 7, it stores the received code data, location data, and content usage data in the user management memory unit 73 and proceeds to step STC2.

[0061] The payment processing unit 53 recognizes from the code data that the pilgrim terminal 7 has read the i-th code, and stores the i-th code range in the i-th code range storage unit 77.i , and determines whether the location of the pilgrim terminal 7 indicated by the location data is within the range where payment for the i-th code is possible (step STC2).

[0062] If the determination in step STC2 is that the pilgrim terminal 7 is not within the range where payment for the i-th code is possible, error processing is performed (step STC3, for example, by displaying on the touch panel 87 of the pilgrim terminal 7 that the position is too far from the i-th code position), and the process returns to step STC1. Once the error processing in step STC3 has been performed, the process in the pilgrim terminal 7 returns to step STB1.

[0063] If it is determined in step STC2 that the location of the pilgrim terminal 7 is within the range where payment for the i-th code is possible, the server communication device 21 notifies the pilgrim terminal 7 that payment is possible and proceeds to step STC4.

[0064] When the pilgrim terminal 7 receives notification from the server 5 that payment is possible, it displays on the touch panel 87 that payment processing is possible and prompts the pilgrim to input whether or not to make payment (step STB3).

[0065] If the pilgrim determines in step STB3 that he or she has instructed to make a payment, the terminal communication device 35 notifies the server 5 that the pilgrim has authorized the payment process.

[0066] If the pilgrim does not instruct payment as determined in step STB3, the terminal communication device 35 notifies the server 5 that the pilgrim has not authorized the payment process, and processing at the pilgrim terminal 7 returns to step STB1.

[0067] In step STC4, the payment processing unit 53 determines from the data received from the pilgrim's terminal 7 whether the pilgrim has authorized the payment process.

[0068] If it is determined in step STC4 that the pilgrim has not authorized the payment process, the process returns to step STC1.

[0069] If the pilgrim approves the payment process in step STC4, the payment processing unit 53 performs the payment process (step STC5), and the content processing unit 55 stores the ith code content storage unit 79 i By referring to the content usage data, the provision of the content corresponding to the i-th code to the pilgrim terminal 7 is started (step STC6). Here, the value paid by the pilgrim for payment may be evaluated as money, or may be evaluated similarly to money, such as points.

[0070] If the payment processing unit 53 has already received the value necessary for the payment processing of the i-th code when the pilgrim terminal 7 reads the i-th code, it does not receive any new value by processing step STC5. The content processing unit 55 begins providing the pilgrim terminal 7 with the content corresponding to the i-th code.

[0071] The payment processing unit 53 also distributes part or all of the value received through the payment process related to the i-th code to the pilgrimage spot manager who manages the i-th pilgrimage spot, so that pilgrims can support the i-th pilgrimage spot by performing the payment process related to the i-th code.

[0072] The pilgrim uses the provided content on the pilgrim terminal 7 (step STB4).

[0073] FIG. 6 is a flow diagram for explaining the process for a pilgrim to use the content provided by the server 5. In FIG.

[0074] FIG. 6(a) shows the i-th code content storage unit 79 i 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing when it is set to provide environment-dependent content in association with the ith code in the system.

[0075] The server communication device 21 transmits data necessary to provide the environment-dependent content to the pilgrim terminal 7. The data necessary to provide the environment-dependent content may be, for example, a combination of environmental data for providing the content, the environment-dependent content to be output corresponding to the environmental data, and a deadline for providing the content. That is, if the terminal environment detection device 31 detects specific environmental data, the content processing unit 93 outputs the environment-dependent content corresponding to the environmental data until the deadline for providing the content arrives. For example, if the imaging device 81 captures an image of a specific location, the content processing unit 93 overlays the image data captured by the imaging device 81 with the environment-dependent content (e.g., a video captured in the past) and displays it on the touch panel 87. This can be achieved using AR technology, for example.

[0076] The terminal environment detection device 31 detects environmental data obtained from the environment where the pilgrim terminal 7 is located (step STD1).

[0077] The content processing unit 93 determines whether the detected environmental data is for outputting environment-dependent content (step STD2).

[0078] If it is determined in step STD2 that the detected environmental data is for outputting environment-dependent content, the content processing unit 93 provides the environment-dependent content at the pilgrim terminal 7 (step STD3), and the process proceeds to step STD4.

[0079] If it is determined in step STD2 that the detected environmental data is not for outputting environment-dependent content, the content processing unit 93 does not provide the environment-dependent content at the pilgrim terminal 7, and proceeds to step STD4.

[0080] In step STD4, the content processing unit 93 determines whether to terminate the provision of the environment-dependent content. For example, if the position data detected by the position detection device 85 falls outside the range in which the environment-dependent content associated with the i-th code is provided, the content processing unit 93 determines to terminate the provision of the environment-dependent content. Also, in this example, if a payment process related to another code is performed at the pilgrim terminal 7, the content processing unit 93 determines to terminate the provision of the environment-dependent content associated with the i-th code.

[0081] If it is determined in step STD4 that the content processing unit 93 has finished providing the environment-dependent content, the process proceeds to step STD6.

[0082] If the content processing unit 93 does not end the provision of the environment-dependent content as determined in step STD4, the content processing unit 93 determines whether the provision deadline has arrived (step STD5). If the deadline has not arrived as determined in step STD5, the process returns to step STD1. If the deadline has arrived as determined in step STD5, the process proceeds to step STD6.

[0083] In step STD6, ​​the content processing unit 93 ends the provision of the environment-dependent content related to the i-th code.

[0084] FIG. 6(b) shows the i-th code content storage unit 79 i 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing when it is set to provide time-limited content in association with the i-th code in the above example.

[0085] The server communication device 21 transmits data necessary to provide the time-limited content to the pilgrim terminal 7. The data necessary to provide the time-limited content may be, for example, a combination of the time-limited content to be output and the time limit for providing it. That is, the content processing unit 93 outputs the time-limited content in response to the pilgrim's operation until the time limit arrives. The time-limited content may be, for example, video, still images, text, or games related to the i-th pilgrimage spot. In this example, while the pilgrim is visiting other pilgrimage spots, he or she cannot view the environment-dependent content related to the i-th code, but he or she can view the time-limited content and understand its association with the pilgrimage spot he or she is currently visiting.

[0086] The content processing unit 93 starts providing the time-limited content in response to the operation of the pilgrim at the pilgrim terminal 7 (step STE1).

[0087] In step STE2, the content processing unit 93 determines whether the deadline for providing the content has arrived.

[0088] If it is determined in step STE2 that the time limit has not yet arrived, the process waits while providing the time-limited content.

[0089] If it is determined in step STE2 that the time limit has arrived, the content processing unit 93 ends the provision of the time-limited content related to the i-th code.

[0090] FIG. 6(c) shows the i-th code content storage unit 79 i 10 is a flow chart showing an example of processing when it is set to provide unlimited content in association with the ith code in the above example.

[0091] The server communication device 21 transmits data necessary to provide unlimited content to the pilgrim terminal 7. The data necessary to provide unlimited content is, for example, the unlimited content to be output. That is, the content processing unit 93 outputs the unlimited content in response to the pilgrim's operation, regardless of the expiration date. The unlimited content is, for example, video, still images, text, games, etc. related to the i-th pilgrimage spot. The pilgrim can use the unlimited content, for example, regardless of the expiration date. In addition, a tangible prize (such as a badge or photo book) may be sent to the pilgrim in response to reading the i-th code. The unlimited content allows the pilgrim to prove that he or she actually visited the pilgrimage spot.

[0092] The content processing unit 93 starts providing unlimited content in response to the operation of the pilgrim at the pilgrim terminal 7 (step STF1).

[0093] An example of the specific operation of the pilgrimage spot management system 1 will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 12. In this example, there are two pilgrimage spots. A first code is placed at the first pilgrimage spot. A second code is placed at the second pilgrimage spot.

[0094] In association with the first code, first environment-dependent content and second environment-dependent content are provided at the first location and the second location, respectively. Also, first time-limited content and first non-time-limited content are provided.

[0095] In association with the second code, third environment-dependent content and fourth environment-dependent content are provided at the third location and the fourth location, respectively. Also, second time-limited content and second indefinite content are provided.

[0096] 7 shows a state in which the pilgrim terminal has not read either the first code or the second code. In this state, the pilgrim terminal cannot use the environment-dependent content, the time-limited content, or the unlimited content.

[0097] 8 shows the state in which the pilgrim terminal has read the first code. In this state, the pilgrim terminal can access the first environment-dependent content and the second environment-dependent content corresponding to the first location and the second location, respectively, and can also access the first time-limited content and the first time-unlimited content.

[0098] If the scope of environment-dependent content is not limited, the system will have to manage all the locations where the content is provided, which will place a heavy burden on the system. Furthermore, it will be difficult for pilgrims to know where the content is provided, and they will also be provided with content from unrelated pilgrimage spots, which will be a psychological burden.

[0099] In the pilgrimage spot management system 1, when payment is made using the i-th code, it is ensured that the system is located near the location where the i-th code is installed. This makes it possible to easily guide pilgrims who have made payment using the i-th code and provide them with environment-dependent content related to the i-th pilgrimage spot. Furthermore, in order to limit the environment-dependent content provided to those related to the i-th pilgrimage spot, for example, the total number of environment-dependent content provided can be displayed at the time of payment, and this number can be reduced each time an environment-dependent content is provided to the pilgrim, allowing the pilgrim to experience all environment-dependent content without missing anything.

[0100] Furthermore, if a pilgrim leaves the i-th pilgrimage spot, the system load can be significantly reduced by terminating the provision of the environment-dependent content related to the i-th pilgrimage spot.The pilgrim can then return to the i-th pilgrimage spot and re-read the i-th code to experience the i-th pilgrimage spot.

[0101] 9 shows a state in which the pilgrim terminal is outside the range of the environment-dependent content associated with the first code. In this state, the pilgrim terminal can use the first time-limited content and the first non-time-limited content, but cannot use the first environment-dependent content and the second environment-dependent content.

[0102] 10 shows the state in which the pilgrim terminal has read the second code. In this state, the pilgrim terminal can access the third and fourth environment-dependent contents corresponding to the third and fourth locations, respectively, as well as the first, second, first unlimited, and second unlimited content.

[0103] 11 shows a state where the pilgrim terminal is outside the range of the environment-dependent content associated with the second code. In this state, the pilgrim terminal can access the first fixed-term content, the second fixed-term content, the first unlimited content, and the second unlimited content, but cannot access the third environment-dependent content and the fourth environment-dependent content.

[0104] 12 shows the state where the first and second time-limited contents have expired on the pilgrim terminal. In this state, only the first and second unlimited contents can be used, and other contents cannot be used.

[0105] As shown in Figure 13, for example, if the first code and the second code are installed in close proximity and the first environment-dependent content, second environment-dependent content, third environment-dependent content, and fourth environment-dependent content are related, the first environment-dependent content and the second environment-dependent content may continue to be provided even when the second code is read.

[0106] Furthermore, in the case where second environment-dependent content is provided in association with a second location when payment is made using a first code as shown in Fig. 8, fifth environment-dependent content may be provided in association with the second location when payment is made using a second code as shown in Fig. 14. In this way, different environment-dependent content related to the same location can be provided in association with different codes. In other words, the environment-dependent content provided for the same environment can be changed depending on the theme.

[0107] Also, as shown in Figure 15, a first pilgrimage code may be set corresponding to the first code and the second code. If pilgrims pay using the first pilgrimage code, they do not need to know the pilgrimage spots corresponding to the theme and perform payment processing using the first code and second code at each pilgrimage spot. Therefore, pilgrims can pay in advance the total cost of visiting pilgrimage spots related to the theme.

[0108] In this way, pilgrim codes may be prepared according to themes. Each pilgrim code may be associated with the codes of multiple pilgrimage spots. In this way, pilgrims can simply make a payment using the pilgrimage code, eliminating the need to identify the pilgrimage spots associated with the theme and perform payment processing at each individual pilgrimage spot. This allows pilgrims to pay in advance the total cost of visiting pilgrimage spots associated with the theme. The payment processing unit 53 distributes part or all of the value received through the payment processing associated with the pilgrimage code to the pilgrimage spot manager who manages the corresponding multiple pilgrimage spots. Pilgrims can support pilgrimage spots associated with the theme by performing payment processing associated with the pilgrimage code.

[0109] In the present invention, the provision of environment-dependent contents may be realized by one or both of the environment-dependent content processing unit 57 and the content processing unit 93 .

[0110] In addition, the i-th management device 3 i The programs for realizing each processing unit in the server 5 and the pilgrim terminal 7 may be, for example, pre-stored and executed by an information processing device, or may be downloaded from another information processing device and executed. [Explanation of symbols]

[0111] 1 Pilgrimage Spot Management System 3 Management device 5 Server 7 Pilgrim Terminal 11 Management input / output device 13 Management communication device 15 Management processing device 17 Management storage device 21 Server communication device 23 Server processing unit 25 Server Storage Device 31 Terminal environment detection device 33 Terminal I / O Device 35 Terminal communication device 37 Terminal Processing Device 39 Terminal storage device 51 Code Management Processing Unit 53 Payment processing unit 55 Content processing section 57 Environment-dependent content processing section 59 Time-limited content processing section 61 Unlimited Content Processing Unit 71 Content Management Storage Unit 73 User management memory unit 75 Code management memory section 77 Code Range Storage 79 Code content storage unit 81 Imaging device 83 Sound collection device 85 Position detection device 87 Touch Panel 89 Speakers 91 Payment Processing Unit 93 Content Processing Unit

Claims

1. A pilgrimage spot management system that supports management of a first pilgrimage spot, Equipped with a server and a pilgrim terminal, The server includes a payment processing unit and a content processing unit, the content processing unit includes an environment-dependent content processing unit; The pilgrim terminal comprises a terminal environment detection device; A first code is installed at the first pilgrimage spot, When the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and reads the first code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing environment-dependent content related to the first code, A pilgrimage spot management system in which environment-dependent content related to a first code is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the environment present at the first pilgrimage spot.

2. A second code will be installed at the second pilgrimage spot, When the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the second pilgrimage spot and reads the second code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, terminates the provision of the environment-dependent content associated with the first code at the pilgrim terminal, and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing the environment-dependent content associated with the second code; The pilgrimage spot management system according to claim 1 , wherein environment-dependent content related to a second code is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting an environment present at the second pilgrimage spot.

3. When the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, first environment dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the first environment, 3. The pilgrimage spot management system according to claim 2, wherein when the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the second code, second environment-dependent content is output to the pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting the first environment.

4. A content distribution method in a pilgrimage spot management system that supports management of a first pilgrimage spot, The pilgrimage spot management system comprises a server and a pilgrim terminal, The server includes a payment processing unit and a content processing unit, the content processing unit includes an environment-dependent content processing unit; The pilgrim terminal comprises a terminal environment detection device; A first code is installed at the first pilgrimage spot, When the terminal environment detection device is within the range of the first pilgrimage spot and reads the first code, the payment processing unit performs payment processing corresponding to the first code, and the environment-dependent content processing unit starts providing environment-dependent content related to the first code; A content distribution method including a step of outputting environment-dependent content related to a first code to a pilgrim terminal in response to the terminal environment detection device detecting an environment existing at the first pilgrimage spot.

5. A program for causing a computer to function as the server according to claim 1.

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