Authenticity determination system, authenticity determination device, campaign management device, authenticity determination method, and program

Abstract

To improve a utilization rate of authenticity determination.SOLUTION: An authenticity determination system comprises: an authenticity determination identification information acquisition part which acquires authenticity determination identification information; an authenticity determination part which performs authenticity determination according to the authenticity determination identification information and an authenticity determination identification information list stored in a storage part; an identification information link part, which associates campaign identification information different from the authenticity determination identification information with the authenticity determination identification information according to the result of the authenticity determination; and a lottery part which conducts a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information according to the result of the authenticity determination.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an authenticity determination system, an authenticity determination device, a campaign management device, an authenticity determination method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Counterfeit parts and products are being distributed both domestically and internationally. As a result, manufacturers of these parts and products are experiencing a decline in sales and a tarnished brand image. To encourage consumers to purchase genuine products, there is a demand for a service that allows consumers to easily determine the authenticity of various parts and products. In this context, a system that combines authenticity determination and campaign entry is known.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a campaign application method characterized by using an information provision system having an information providing medium with a contactless IC memory, in which a contactless IC memory storing information data on product information and campaign information is attached to a packaging container or the product itself, a reading means for reading the information data from the contactless IC memory, a terminal device to which the reading means is connected and connected to a network, and an information control server that stores customer data sent from the terminal device and input to the terminal device and information data read from the reading means in a database, in which campaign applications are processed by transmitting customer data and information data from the terminal device to the information control server.

[0004] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 2 discloses a prize entry and winner authentication system that includes a means for creating an entry ticket to be enclosed with a product and that displays an entry ID for the prize, a means for accepting input of at least the entry ID on the entry ticket and the email address of the applicant's mobile communication device from applicants who visit a web page that accepts entries for an event, a means for sending a winning notification email displaying the assigned admission serial number to the email address of the applicant's mobile communication device when a winner is selected from the applicants, and a means for authenticating the winner at the event venue based on the entry ID on the entry ticket that the winner brings with them.

[0005] Furthermore, for example, Patent Document 3 discloses a device including a retailer-side individual identification information detection unit that detects individual identification information possessed by a product legitimately purchased by a user at a retail store; a user-side individual identification information detection unit that detects the individual identification information possessed by the product; a data management unit that determines whether the product having the individual identification information detected by the retailer-side individual identification information detection unit and the product having the individual identification information detected by the user-side individual identification information detection unit are the same based on the individual identification information detected by the retailer-side individual identification information detection unit and the individual identification information detected by the user-side individual identification information detection unit; a campaign master comparison unit that determines whether the product is a campaign target product; a lottery management unit that outputs a campaign lottery result when the product having the individual identification information detected by the retailer-side individual identification information detection unit and the product having the individual identification information detected by the user-side individual identification information detection unit are the same and when the product is a campaign target product; a first feature data conversion unit; and a second feature data conversion unit. the first feature data conversion unit converts the image of the individual identification information captured by the store-side photographing unit to generate first feature data; the user-side individual identification information detection unit is a user-side photographing unit that captures the image of the individual identification information; the second feature data conversion unit converts the image of the individual identification information captured by the user-side photographing unit to generate second feature data; the data management unit determines that the product having the individual identification information captured by the store-side photographing unit and the product having the individual identification information captured by the user-side photographing unit are the same if the first feature data and the second feature data match; the POS register further includes a one-dimensional code reader unit that reads the one-dimensional code attached to the product, the individual identification information being a one-dimensional code; the campaign master matching unit determines whether the product is a campaign-eligible product based on the one-dimensional code read by the one-dimensional code reader unit; and if the campaign master matching unit determines that the product is not a campaign-eligible product, the store-side photographing unit does not capture an image of the one-dimensional code. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4719986 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-38666 [Patent Document 3] Patent No. 7268295 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] However, there is a problem in that even if Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3 are used, it is not possible to improve the utilization rate of authenticity determination.

[0008] The present invention has been made in consideration of these circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an authenticity determination system, an authenticity determination device, a campaign management device, an authenticity determination method, and a program that can improve the utilization rate of authenticity determination. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one aspect of the present invention is an authenticity determination system that includes an authenticity determination identification information acquisition unit that acquires authenticity determination identification information, an authenticity determination unit that determines authenticity based on the authenticity determination identification information and an authenticity determination identification information list stored in a memory unit, an identification information linking unit that associates campaign identification information different from the authenticity determination identification information with the authenticity determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination, and a lottery unit that conducts a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination.

[0010] Another aspect of the present invention is an authenticity determination device that includes an authenticity determination identification information acquisition unit that acquires authenticity determination identification information, an authenticity determination unit that determines authenticity based on the authenticity determination identification information and an authenticity determination identification information list stored in a memory unit, and an identification information linking unit that associates campaign identification information different from the authenticity determination identification information with the authenticity determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination.

[0011] Another aspect of the present invention is a campaign management device that includes a campaign identification information acquisition unit that determines the authenticity of an item based on an authenticity determination identification information and an authenticity determination identification information list, and acquires campaign identification information that is different from the authenticity determination identification information associated with the authenticity determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination, and a lottery unit that conducts a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information.

[0012] Another aspect of the present invention is an authenticity determination method executed by a computer having a memory unit, the authenticity determination method including: an authenticity determination identification information acquisition step for acquiring authenticity determination identification information; an authenticity determination step for determining authenticity based on the authenticity determination identification information and an authenticity determination identification information list stored in the memory unit; an identification information linking step for associating campaign identification information different from the authenticity determination identification information with the authenticity determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination; and a lottery step for conducting a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination.

[0013] Another aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer having a memory unit to execute the following steps: an authentication determination identification information acquisition step for acquiring authentication determination identification information; an authenticity determination step for determining authenticity based on the authentication determination identification information and an authentication determination identification information list stored in the memory unit; an identification information linking step for associating campaign identification information different from the authentication determination identification information with the authentication determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination; and a lottery step for conducting a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the utilization rate of authenticity determination. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of an authenticity determination system SYS according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a user terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of an authenticity determination device 2 according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a campaign management device 3 according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing an example of an authenticity determination process in the authenticity determination system SYS according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an authenticity determination process in the authenticity determination system SYS according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an authenticity determination device 2 according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] (First embodiment) A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0017] The authenticity determination system SYS acquires authentication determination identification information, determines the authenticity based on the authentication determination identification information and an authentication determination identification information list stored in a storage unit, associates campaign identification information different from the authentication determination identification information with the authentication determination identification information based on the authenticity determination result, and holds a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information based on the authenticity determination result. The authenticity determination system SYS will be described in more detail.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of an authenticity determination system SYS according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The authenticity determination system SYS includes a user terminal device 1, an authenticity determination device 2, and a campaign management device 3. The user terminal device 1, the authenticity determination device 2, and the campaign management device 3 are connected to each other via a network NW so that they can communicate with each other.

[0019] The user terminal device 1 is a terminal device used by a user, such as a smartphone, tablet device, or PC. Here, it is assumed that the user terminal device 1 is connected to an authenticity determination website or dedicated application in advance. The user terminal device 1 acquires identification information for authenticity determination from a two-dimensional code or the like attached (stuck) to various parts and products. The identification information for authenticity determination is identification information used to determine the authenticity of various parts and products. The user terminal device 1 uses the identification information for authenticity determination to send an authentication request to the authenticity determination device 2. The authentication request includes the identification information for authenticity determination and the IP address of the user terminal device 1.

[0020] The user terminal device 1 acquires the result of the authenticity determination. If the various parts or products are genuine, the result of the authenticity determination includes information indicating that they are genuine. If the various parts or products are not genuine, the result of the authenticity determination includes information indicating that they are not genuine.

[0021] Furthermore, if the authenticity determination is made during the campaign period, the results of the authenticity determination will include, if the various parts or products are genuine, information indicating that they are genuine, as well as campaign identification information used in the campaign lottery and the URL of the website for campaign applications.

[0022] The user terminal device 1 uses the authentication identification information and the campaign identification information to connect to the URL of the campaign application website and obtain the results of the lottery, etc. If the user wins, the user terminal device 1 transmits personal information such as the user's name, delivery address or email address, and telephone number entered by the user. The user terminal device 1 then obtains a shipping notification of the prize or electronic content such as a digital gift.

[0023] The authenticity determination device 2 is a server device. The authenticity determination device 2 generates identification information for authenticity determination as a preliminary process. A validity period may be set for the identification information for authenticity determination. The identification information for authenticity determination is attached to various parts and products. The generated identification information for authenticity determination is shared with the campaign management device 3 as an identification information list for authenticity determination including multiple pieces of identification information for authenticity determination. Here, authenticity determination can be performed regardless of whether a campaign is running or whether it is within a campaign period.

[0024] The authenticity determination device 2 acquires a campaign identification information list containing multiple campaign identification information from the campaign management device 3. When the authenticity determination device 2 acquires an authentication request from the user terminal device 1, it determines whether the authenticity determination identification information is included in the authenticity determination identification information list, whether the number of comparisons is less than a predetermined number, and whether the product is within the validity period of authenticity determination. If the authenticity determination identification information is included in the authenticity determination identification information list, the number of comparisons is less than a predetermined number, and the product is within the validity period of authenticity determination, the authenticity determination device 2 determines that the product is genuine.

[0025] Note that instead of determining whether the number of matching attempts is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the authenticity determination device 2 may set multiple thresholds for the number of matching attempts and determine which range between the multiple thresholds the number of matching attempts falls within. In this case, if the number of matching attempts is between thresholds B and C out of thresholds A, B, and C, for example, the product may be determined to be genuine if it is within the validity period for authenticity determination.

[0026] If the product is genuine, the authenticity determination device 2 transmits information indicating that the product is genuine to the user terminal device 1. If the product is not genuine, the authenticity determination device 2 transmits information indicating that the product is not genuine to the user terminal device 1.

[0027] In addition, if the product is genuine during the campaign period, the authenticity determination device 2 associates the campaign identification information with the authenticity determination identification information and transmits the URL of the website for campaign applications and the campaign identification information to the user terminal device 1.

[0028] The campaign management device 3 is a server device. As a preliminary process, the campaign management device 3 generates campaign identification information. A campaign application period can be set arbitrarily for the campaign identification information. The generated campaign identification information is shared with the authenticity determination device 2 as a campaign identification information list including multiple campaign identification information. The campaign identification information list may also include information about the campaign application period.

[0029] When the campaign management device 3 receives an application request from the user terminal device 1, it determines whether the campaign identification information included in the application request is included in the campaign identification information list, whether there are any duplicate applications, and whether the campaign application period is still in effect. If the campaign identification information is included in the campaign identification information list, there are no duplicate applications, and the campaign application period is still in effect, the campaign management device 3 draws a prize lottery based on the campaign identification information.

[0030] The campaign management device 3 may acquire an application request including authentication identification information from the user terminal device 1. In this case, the campaign management device 3 may determine whether the authentication identification information included in the application request is included in the authentication identification information list, whether the campaign identification information included in the application request is included in the campaign identification information list, whether there are any duplicate applications, and whether the campaign application period is still in progress. Here, to determine whether the authentication identification information included in the application request is included in the authentication identification information list, the campaign management device 3 may inquire about the authentication identification information included in the application request from the authenticity determination device 2.

[0031] The campaign management device 3 transmits the lottery results indicating whether the user has won the prize to the user terminal device 1. If the user has won the prize, the campaign management device 3 acquires the user's personal information from the user terminal device 1. Based on the fact that the user has won the prize and the acquisition of the personal information, the campaign management device 3 transmits the prize, for example, digital content, to the user terminal device 1. Here, the campaign management device 3 does not acquire personal information of the user if the user has not won a prize.

[0032] In this way, the authenticity determination system SYS can determine authenticity using a single authentication identification and can associate campaign identification information and conduct campaign lotteries, etc., depending on the authenticity determination results, thereby improving the utilization rate of authenticity determination. Furthermore, since the utilization rate of authenticity determination can be improved, the distribution of counterfeit products can be reduced. Furthermore, since the collection of personal information can be kept to a minimum, the costs associated with managing personal information can be reduced.

[0033] Next, the configuration of the user terminal device 1 will be described in detail.

[0034] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the user terminal device 1 according to this embodiment. The user terminal device 1 includes a communication unit 11, an input unit 12, an output unit 13, and a control unit .

[0035] The communication unit 11 has a function of communicating with other devices in the authenticity determination system SYS via a network. The communication unit 11 outputs various information and signals received from other devices to the control unit 14. The communication unit 11 also transmits various information and signals output from the control unit 14 to other devices.

[0036] The input unit 12 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a power button, and a setting button.

[0037] The output unit 13 is an output device such as a display unit and a speaker.

[0038] The control unit 14 has a function of controlling the user terminal device 1. The control unit 14 includes a two-dimensional code reading unit 141 , an IP address acquisition unit 142 , an authentication request unit 143 , an authenticity determination result acquisition unit 144 , and a campaign entry request unit 145 .

[0039] The two-dimensional code reader 141 reads the two-dimensional code attached to the product and acquires the identification information for authenticity determination. The identification information for authenticity determination may be acquired by user input. The two-dimensional code reader 141 outputs the identification information for authenticity determination to the authentication request unit 143.

[0040] The two-dimensional code reader 141 may acquire the identification information for authenticity determination by reading characters, a near field communication (NFC) tag, or the like instead of a two-dimensional code. The two-dimensional code reader 141 may acquire the identification information for authenticity determination by connecting to a website or dedicated application for authenticity determination in advance. The two-dimensional code reader 141 may acquire the identification information for authenticity determination and connection information including the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the website of the authenticity determination device by reading a two-dimensional code or the like.

[0041] The IP address acquisition unit 142 acquires the IP address of the user terminal device 1. The IP address acquisition unit 142 outputs the IP address to the authentication request unit 143.

[0042] When the connection information is input from the two-dimensional code reading unit 141 and the IP address is input from the IP address acquisition unit 142, the authentication request unit 143 makes an authentication request to the authenticity determination device 2 based on the IP address and the identification information for authenticity determination. The authentication request includes the IP address and the identification information for authenticity determination.

[0043] The user terminal device 1 does not necessarily have to include the IP address acquisition unit 142. In this case, the authentication request unit 143 may request authentication based on an authentication request that includes the authentication identification information (but does not include the IP address).

[0044] The authenticity determination result acquisition unit 144 acquires the result of the authenticity determination from the authenticity determination device 2. If the result of the authenticity determination indicates that the product is not genuine, the authenticity determination result acquisition unit 144 presents the determination result indicating that the product is not genuine to the user. If the result of the authenticity determination indicates that the product is genuine, the authenticity determination result acquisition unit 144 presents the determination result indicating that the product is genuine to the user.

[0045] Furthermore, if the authenticity determination result indicates that the product is genuine during the campaign period, the authenticity determination result acquisition unit 144 presents the campaign information to the user. Here, the authenticity determination result indicating that the product is genuine includes campaign identification information and the URL of a website for applying for the campaign.

[0046] The campaign application request unit 145 transmits an application request to the campaign management device 3 in response to a user operation indicating application for the campaign. The application request includes identification information for authenticity determination and identification information for the campaign. When the campaign application request unit 145 acquires the lottery results from the campaign management device 3, it presents the lottery results to the user. If the user wins, the campaign application request unit 145 accepts input of personal information from the user. The campaign application request unit 145 transmits the input personal information to the campaign management device 3. The campaign application request unit 145 acquires the prize or a prize shipping notification from the campaign management device 3.

[0047] Next, the configuration of the authenticity determination device 2 will be described.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the authenticity determination device 2 according to this embodiment. The authenticity determination device 2 includes a communication unit 21, an input unit 22, an output unit 23, a control unit 24, and a storage unit 25.

[0049] The communication unit 21 has a function of communicating with other devices in the authenticity determination system SYS via a network. The communication unit 21 outputs various information and signals received from the other devices to the control unit 24. The communication unit 21 also transmits various information and signals output from the control unit 24 to the other devices.

[0050] The input unit 22 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a power button, and a setting button.

[0051] The output unit 23 is an output device such as a display unit, a speaker, or the like.

[0052] The control unit 24 has a function of controlling the authenticity determination device 2. The control unit 24 includes an authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 , a campaign ID acquisition unit 242 , a campaign setting unit 243 , an authenticity determination unit 244 , and an ID linking unit 245 .

[0053] The authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 generates identification information for authenticity determination in advance. The authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 generates an authenticity determination identification information list including a plurality of the generated authenticity determination identification information. The authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 stores the authenticity determination identification information list in the storage unit 25. The authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 also transmits the authenticity determination identification information list to the campaign management device 3.

[0054] The authenticity determination ID generation unit 241 does not need to transmit the authenticity determination identification information list to the campaign management device 3. In this case, the campaign management device 3 does not need to check whether the authenticity determination identification information is included in the authenticity determination fund-specific information list.

[0055] The campaign ID acquisition unit 242 acquires the campaign identification information list from the campaign management device 3. The campaign ID acquisition unit 242 stores the campaign identification information list in the storage unit 25.

[0056] The campaign setting unit 243 performs campaign start settings such as the campaign application period (also referred to as the campaign target period).

[0057] When the authenticity determination unit 244 receives an authentication request from the user terminal device 1, it determines the authenticity based on the authentication identification information and IP address included in the authentication request, and the authenticity determination identification information list and authenticity determination information stored in the memory unit 25. The authenticity determination information is historical information about the authenticity determination. The authenticity determination unit 244 stores the result of the authenticity determination in the memory unit 25. If the product is not genuine, the authenticity determination unit 244 transmits the result of the authenticity determination to the user terminal device 1. If the product is genuine, the authenticity determination unit 244 outputs the result of the authenticity determination to the ID linkage unit 245.

[0058] When the result of the authenticity determination is input from the authenticity determination unit 244, the ID linking unit 245 refers to the campaign identification information list stored in the storage unit 25, and generates linking information by associating the campaign identification information with the authenticity determination identification information. The ID linking unit 245 generates the linking information in the storage unit 25. The ID linking unit 245 transmits the result of the authenticity determination, including the campaign identification information and the URL of the website for applying for the campaign, to the user terminal device 1.

[0059] The storage unit 25 stores an authentication identification information list 251, authentication information 252, a campaign identification information list 253, campaign information 254, and link information 255.

[0060] Next, the configuration of the campaign management device 3 will be described.

[0061] FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the campaign management device 3 according to this embodiment. The campaign management device 3 includes a communication unit 31, an input unit 32, an output unit 33, a control unit , and a storage unit .

[0062] The communication unit 31 has a function of communicating with other devices in the authenticity determination system SYS via a network. The communication unit 31 outputs various information and signals received from the other devices to the control unit 34. The communication unit 31 also transmits various information and signals output from the control unit 34 to the other devices.

[0063] The input unit 32 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a power button, and a setting button.

[0064] The output unit 33 is an output device such as a display unit, a speaker, or the like.

[0065] The control unit 34 has a function of controlling the campaign management device 3. The control unit 34 includes a campaign ID generation unit 341 , an authenticity determination ID acquisition unit 342 , a campaign setting unit 343 , a confirmation unit 344 , a lottery unit 345 , and a reception unit 346 .

[0066] The campaign ID generation unit 341 generates campaign identification information in advance. The campaign ID generation unit 341 generates a campaign identification information list including a plurality of the generated campaign identification information. The campaign ID generation unit 341 stores the campaign identification information list in the storage unit 35. In addition, the campaign ID generation unit 341 transmits the campaign identification information list to the authenticity determination device 2.

[0067] The authenticity determination ID acquisition unit 342 acquires the authenticity determination identification information list from the authenticity determination device 2. The authenticity determination ID acquisition unit 342 stores the authenticity determination identification information list in the storage unit .

[0068] The authenticity determination ID acquisition unit 342 does not need to acquire the authenticity determination identification information list from the authenticity determination device 2. In this case, the storage unit 35 does not store the authenticity determination identification information list, and the confirmation unit 344 only needs to confirm whether the campaign identification information does not include the campaign information and whether the application period for the campaign is still within, regardless of the confirmation result as to whether the authenticity determination identification information included in the application request is included in the authenticity determination identification information list.

[0069] The campaign setting unit 343 sets the start of the campaign, such as the campaign application period.

[0070] The confirmation unit 344 acquires an application request from the user terminal device 1. The confirmation unit 344 confirms whether the authentication identification information included in the application request is included in the authentication identification information list stored in the storage unit 35, whether the campaign identification information is included in the campaign information, and whether the application period for the campaign is still in progress. The campaign information is information on the history of lottery draws for the campaign.

[0071] The confirmation unit 344 determines that the application is valid if the authenticity determination identification information is included in the authenticity determination identification information list, the campaign identification information is not included in the campaign information, and the application period for the campaign is within. The confirmation unit 344 outputs information indicating that the application is valid to the lottery unit 345.

[0072] When information indicating a valid application is input from the confirmation unit 344, the lottery unit 345 draws a lottery to determine whether a prize will be awarded based on the campaign identification information. The lottery unit 345 stores the lottery result as campaign information in the storage unit 35 in association with the campaign identification information. The lottery unit 345 transmits the lottery result to the user terminal device 1.

[0073] The reception unit 346 acquires the personal information and campaign identification information of the winning user. The reception unit 346 stores the personal information and campaign identification information as application information in the storage unit 35. The reception unit 346 transmits the prize or a prize shipping notification to the user terminal device 1.

[0074] The storage unit 35 stores an authenticity determination identification information list 351, a campaign identification information list 352, campaign information 353, and application information 354.

[0075] Next, the flow of the authenticity determination process will be described.

[0076] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the authenticity determination process in the authenticity determination system SYS according to this embodiment. In step ST101, the campaign management device 3 generates campaign identification information and generates a campaign identification information list. Then, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step ST102.

[0077] In step ST102, the campaign management device 3 transmits the campaign identification information list to the authenticity determination device 2. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step ST103.

[0078] In step ST103, the authenticity determination device 2 generates identification information for authenticity determination and generates an identification information list for authenticity determination. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step ST104.

[0079] In step ST104, the authenticity determination device 2 transmits the list of identification information for authenticity determination to the campaign management device 3.

[0080] Here, the processing of steps ST101 and ST102, and the processing of steps ST103 and ST104 may be performed before the processing of steps ST101 and ST102, or the processing of steps ST101 and ST102, and the processing of steps ST103 and ST104 may be performed simultaneously.

[0081] Furthermore, in the processing from step ST101 to step ST104, after executing step ST103, the processing of step ST101, step ST102, and step ST104 may be executed, or the processing of step ST101, step ST104, and step ST102 may be executed, or the processing of step ST104, step ST101, and step ST102 may be executed.

[0082] Furthermore, the authenticity determination system SYS does not need to execute the process of step ST104.

[0083] If only authenticity determination is to be performed without the campaign period, the processes of steps ST101, ST102, ST105, ST110, ST112 and subsequent steps are not executed, and only the authenticity determination result is notified in step ST111.

[0084] In step ST105, after the campaign is set in the authenticity determination device 2 and the campaign management device 3, the authenticity determination system SYS executes the processes from step ST107 onwards.

[0085] In step ST107, the user terminal device 1 acquires the authenticity determination identification information by reading a two-dimensional code or the like attached to the product purchased by the user. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step ST108.

[0086] In step ST108, the user terminal device 1 transmits an authentication request to the authenticity determination device 2. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step ST109.

[0087] In step ST109, the authenticity determination device 2 determines the authenticity of the item. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step ST110.

[0088] In step ST110, the authenticity determination device 2 associates the authentication determination identification information with the campaign identification information. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step ST111.

[0089] In step ST111, the authenticity determination device 2 transmits the authenticity determination result and campaign identification information to the user terminal device 1. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step ST112.

[0090] In step ST112, the user terminal device 1 accepts an operation by the user to apply for the campaign. Then, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step ST113.

[0091] In step ST113, the user terminal device 1 transmits an application request to the campaign management device 3. Next, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step ST114.

[0092] In step ST114, the campaign management device 3 confirms the application request, and then executes the process of step ST115.

[0093] In step ST115, the campaign management device 3 performs a lottery. Then, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step ST116.

[0094] In step ST116, the campaign management device 3 transmits the lottery result to the user terminal device 1. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step ST117.

[0095] In step ST117, the user terminal device 1 presents the results of the lottery to the users and accepts input of personal information of the users who have won. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step ST118.

[0096] In step ST118, the user terminal device 1 transmits the personal information to the campaign management device 3. Next, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step ST119.

[0097] In step ST119, based on the acquired personal information, the campaign management device 3 transmits the prize or a prize shipping notification to the user terminal device 1. Thereafter, the authenticity determination process in FIG. 5 is terminated.

[0098] Next, the flow of the authenticity determination process will be described.

[0099] FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the authenticity determination process in the authenticity determination system SYS according to this embodiment. In step S101, the campaign management device 3 generates campaign identification information and a campaign identification information list. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step S102.

[0100] In step S102, the authenticity determination device 2 generates identification information for authenticity determination and an identification information list for authenticity determination. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 and the campaign management device 3 execute the process of step S103.

[0101] In step S103, the authenticity determination device 2 acquires the campaign identification information list from the campaign management device 3. The campaign management device 3 also acquires the authenticity determination identification information list from 2. Next, the authenticity determination system SYS executes the process of step S104.

[0102] In step S104, after the campaign is set in the authenticity determination device 2 and the campaign management device 3, the authenticity determination system SYS executes the processes from step S105 onwards.

[0103] Here, the processing order of steps S101 and S102 may be reversed.

[0104] In addition, in step S103, the campaign management device 3 does not need to acquire the identification information list for authenticity determination from the device 2.

[0105] Furthermore, if authenticity determination is only to be performed without performing the campaign period, the processes of steps S101, S104, S108, S110 and subsequent steps are not executed, and the authenticity determination device 2 notifies the user terminal device 1 of the authenticity determination result, and the user terminal device 1 only obtains the authenticity determination result in step S109.

[0106] In step S105, the user terminal device 1 reads the two-dimensional code or the like to obtain the identification information for authenticity determination. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step S106.

[0107] In step S106, the user terminal device 1 transmits an authentication request to the authenticity determination device 2. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step S107.

[0108] In step S107, the authenticity determination device 2 determines the authenticity of the item. Next, the authenticity determination device 2 executes the process of step S108.

[0109] In step ST108, the authenticity determination device 2 associates the authentication determination identification information with the campaign identification information. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step S109.

[0110] In step S109, the authenticity determination device 2 transmits the authenticity determination result and the campaign identification information to the user terminal device 1, and the user terminal device 1 acquires the authenticity determination result and the campaign identification information. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step S110.

[0111] In step S110, the user terminal device 1 accepts an operation by the user to apply for the campaign. Next, the user terminal device 1 executes the process of step S111.

[0112] In step S111, the campaign management device 3 confirms the application request, and then executes the process of step S112.

[0113] In step S112, the campaign management device 3 performs a lottery. Next, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step S113.

[0114] In step S113, the campaign management device 3 notifies the user terminal device 1 of the lottery result, and acquires the personal information of the winning user from the user terminal device 1. Next, the campaign management device 3 executes the process of step ST114.

[0115] In step S114, based on the acquired personal information, the campaign management device 3 transmits the prize or a prize shipping notification to the user terminal device 1. Thereafter, the authenticity determination process in FIG. 6 ends.

[0116] Next, the hardware configuration of the authenticity determination device 2 will be described.

[0117] FIG. 7 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the authenticity determination device 2 according to this embodiment. The authenticity determination device 2 is composed of a CPU 201, a drive unit 202, a storage medium 203, an input unit 204, an output unit 205, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 206, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 207, an auxiliary storage unit 208, and an interface unit 209.

[0118] The CPU 201, drive unit 202, input unit 204, output unit 205, ROM 206, RAM 207, auxiliary storage unit 208, and interface unit 209 are interconnected via a bus. The CPU 201 referred to here refers to a processor in general, and includes not only a device called a CPU in the narrow sense, but also, for example, a GPU, a DSP, etc. The CPU 201 referred to here is not limited to being realized by a single processor, but may be realized by combining multiple processors of the same or different types.

[0119] The CPU 201 reads and executes programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 208, ROM 206, and RAM 207, and also reads various data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 208, ROM 206, and RAM 207, and writes the various data to the auxiliary storage unit 208 and RAM 207, thereby controlling the authenticity determination device 2. The CPU 201 also reads various data stored in the storage medium 203 via the drive unit 202, and writes the various data to the storage medium 203. The storage medium 203 is a portable storage medium such as a magneto-optical disk, a flexible disk, or a flash memory, and stores various data. The drive unit 202 is a device that reads and writes data from and to a storage medium 203 such as an optical disk drive, a flexible disk drive, or a flash memory.

[0120] The input unit 204 is an input device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a power button, a setting button, and an infrared receiver. The output unit 205 is an output device such as a display unit and a speaker. The ROM 206 and RAM 207 store programs for operating the respective functional units of the campaign management device 3 and various data.

[0121] The auxiliary storage unit 208 is a hard disk drive, flash memory, or the like, and stores programs for operating each functional unit of the authenticity determination device 2 and various data. The interface unit 209 has a communication interface and is connected to the network NW or other devices in the authenticity determination system SYS by wire or wirelessly.

[0122] For example, the communication unit 21 in the functional configuration of the authenticity determination device 2 in Figure 3 above corresponds to the interface unit 209 in Figure 7, the input unit 22 in Figure 7 corresponds to the input unit 204 in Figure 8, the output unit 23 in Figure 3 corresponds to the output unit 205 in Figure 7, the control unit 24 in Figure 3 corresponds to the CPU 201 in Figure 8, and the memory unit 25 in Figure 3 corresponds to the memory medium 203, ROM 206, RAM 207, and auxiliary memory unit 208 in Figure 7.

[0123] As such, the authenticity determination system SYS of this embodiment comprises an authenticity determination identification information acquisition unit (authenticity determination unit 244) that acquires identification information for authenticity determination, the authenticity determination unit 244 that determines authenticity based on the identification information for authenticity determination and an identification information list for authenticity determination stored in the memory unit, an identification information linking unit (ID linking unit 245) that associates campaign identification information different from the authenticity determination identification information with the authenticity determination identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination, and a lottery unit 345 that conducts a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination.

[0124] In this way, the authenticity determination system SYS can determine authenticity using a single authentication identification and can associate campaign identification information and conduct campaign lotteries, etc., depending on the authenticity determination results, thereby improving the utilization rate of authenticity determination. Furthermore, since the utilization rate of authenticity determination can be improved, the distribution of counterfeit products can be reduced. Furthermore, since the collection of personal information can be kept to a minimum, the costs associated with managing personal information can be reduced.

[0125] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to that described above, and various design changes can be made within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0126] The program running on the authentication device 2 according to one aspect of the present invention may be a program that controls one or more processors, such as a central processing unit (CPU), to implement the functions described in the above-described embodiments and variations of the present invention (a program that causes a computer to function). The term "computer" as used herein also includes quantum computers. Information handled by each of these devices may be temporarily stored in random access memory (RAM) during processing, and then stored in various storage devices such as flash memory and hard disk drives (HDDs), where it may be read, modified, or written by the CPU or the like as needed.

[0127] Note that part or all of the campaign management device 3 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be realized by a computer having one or more processors. In this case, the control functions may be realized by recording a program for realizing the control functions on a computer-readable recording medium, and reading and executing the program recorded on the recording medium into a computer system.

[0128] The term "computer system" used here refers to a computer system built into the authenticity determination device 2, and includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Also, the term "computer-readable recording medium" refers to portable media such as flexible disks, optical magnetic disks, ROMs, and CD-ROMs, as well as storage devices such as hard disks built into the computer system.

[0129] Furthermore, the term "computer-readable recording medium" may include a medium that dynamically stores a program for a short period of time, such as a communication line when transmitting a program via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line, or a medium that stores a program for a fixed period of time, such as volatile memory within a computer system that serves as a server or client in such a case. The program may also be one that realizes part of the above-mentioned functions, or one that can realize the above-mentioned functions in combination with a program already stored in the computer system.

[0130] Furthermore, part or all of the authenticity determination device 2 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be realized as an LSI, which is typically an integrated circuit, or as a chipset. Furthermore, each functional block of the authenticity determination device 2 in each of the above-described embodiments and modifications may be individually formed into a chip, or part or all of them may be integrated into a chip. Furthermore, the integrated circuit method is not limited to LSI, and may be realized using a dedicated circuit and / or a general-purpose processor. Furthermore, if an integrated circuit technology that can replace LSI emerges due to advances in semiconductor technology, it is also possible to use an integrated circuit based on that technology.

[0131] While the embodiments and modifications have been described above in detail with reference to the drawings as one aspect of the present invention, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments and modifications, and design changes within the scope of the present invention are also included. Furthermore, various modifications of one aspect of the present invention are possible within the scope of the claims, and embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, configurations in which elements described in the above embodiments and modifications are substituted with elements that achieve the same effect are also included. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 201 CPU 202 Drive section 203 Storage medium 204 Input section 205 Output section 206 ROM 207 RAM 208 Auxiliary storage 209 Interface Section 1. User terminal device 11 Communications Department 12 Input section 13 Output section 14 Control Unit 141 Two-dimensional code reader 142 IP address acquisition unit 143 Authentication Request Section 144 Authenticity determination result acquisition unit 145 Campaign Application Request Section 2 Authentication device 21 Communications Department 22 Input section 23 Output section 24 Control Unit 241 Authentication ID generation unit 242 Campaign ID Acquisition Unit 243 Campaign Settings Department 244 Authentication Department 245 ID Collaboration Department 25 Memory section 251 Identification information list for authenticity determination 252 Authenticity Information 253 Campaign Identification Information List 254 Campaign Information 255 Collaboration Information 3. Campaign Management Device 31 Communications Department 32 Input section 33 Output section 34 Control Unit 341 Campaign ID generation unit 342 Authentication ID acquisition unit 343 Campaign Settings Department 344 Verification Department 345 Lottery Section 346 Reception Department 35 Storage section 351 Identification information list for authenticity determination 352 Campaign Identification Information List 353 Campaign Information 354 Application Information 201 CPU 202 Drive section 203 Storage medium 204 Input section 205 Output section 206 ROM 207 RAM 208 Auxiliary storage 209 Interface Section NW Network SYS Authentication System

Claims

1. an authentication identification information acquisition unit that acquires authentication identification information; an authenticity determination unit that determines authenticity based on the authentication identification information and an authentication identification information list stored in the storage unit; an identification information linking unit that associates campaign identification information different from the authentication identification information with the authentication identification information based on the result of the authentication; a lottery unit that performs a campaign lottery using campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination; An authenticity determination system comprising:

2. The authenticity determination system includes an authenticity determination device and a campaign management device, The authenticity determination device includes an identification information acquisition unit for authenticity determination, an authenticity determination unit, and an identification information linking unit, The campaign management device includes a lottery unit. The authenticity determination system according to claim 1 .

3. The campaign management device includes a reception unit that acquires personal information of applicants based on the results of a campaign lottery; Further provided with The authenticity determination system according to claim 2 .

4. The lottery department will hold the campaign lottery within a set application period. The authenticity determination system according to claim 3 .

5. The authenticity determination department will determine the authenticity regardless of whether the application period is still open or not. The authenticity determination system according to claim 4.

6. an authentication identification information acquisition unit that acquires authentication identification information; an authenticity determination unit that determines authenticity based on the authentication identification information and an authentication identification information list stored in the storage unit; an identification information linking unit that associates campaign identification information different from the authentication identification information with the authentication identification information based on the result of the authentication; An authenticity determination device comprising:

7. The authenticity is determined based on the authenticity determination identification information and the authenticity determination identification information list, a campaign identification information acquisition unit that acquires campaign identification information different from the authentication identification information associated with the authentication identification information based on the result of the authentication; a lottery unit that performs a campaign lottery using the campaign identification information; A campaign management device comprising:

8. An authenticity determination method executed by a computer having a storage unit, an authentication identification information acquisition step of acquiring authentication identification information; an authenticity determination step of determining authenticity based on the authentication identification information and an authentication identification information list stored in the storage unit; an identification information linking step of associating campaign identification information different from the authentication identification information with the authentication identification information based on the result of the authentication; a lottery step of holding a campaign lottery using campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination; The authenticity determination method has the following features.

9. A computer having a storage unit, an authentication identification information acquisition step of acquiring authentication identification information; an authenticity determination step of determining authenticity based on the authentication identification information and an authentication identification information list stored in the storage unit; an identification information linking step of associating campaign identification information different from the authentication identification information with the authentication identification information based on the result of the authentication; a lottery step of holding a campaign lottery using campaign identification information based on the result of the authenticity determination; A program to execute.

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