Information processing systems and programs

Abstract

We will promote contributions to the SDGs by utilizing digitized receipt data. [Solution] An information processing system is disclosed that includes a receiving unit that receives digitized data of receipts issued in accordance with commercial transactions, and an output unit that outputs predetermined information related to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) based on the digitized data of the receipts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system and a program.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a technique including receipt data generation means for generating receipt data indicating transaction details of a commodity to be settled in a first data format for printing, and output means for outputting receipt data for one transaction to an external device in a second data format different from the first data format.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, companies are required to support a sustainable society. In addition, there are companies and individuals that conduct BtoC transactions based on the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).

[0005] In the conventional technology as described above, although there is a contribution related to the SDGs due to paperless, further contributions cannot be realized.

[0006] Therefore, in one aspect, an object of the present invention is to promote contributions to the SDGs by using electronic data of receipts.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] In one aspect, a receiving unit that receives electronic data of a receipt issued in response to a commercial transaction, An information processing system is provided, which includes an output unit that outputs predetermined information related to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) based on the digitized data of the aforementioned receipt. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] In one respect, the present invention makes it possible to promote contributions to the SDGs by utilizing digitized receipt data. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of the overall configuration of an SDGs contribution support system based on one embodiment. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of the hardware configuration of a platform server. [Figure 3] This is a functional block diagram of the user terminal and platform server. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of data from the participating companies and corporate groups database. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of how an electronic receipt is displayed on the user terminal's display. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example (1) of information output representing the degree of achievement or results related to the SDGs. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example (part 2) of information output representing the degree of achievement or results related to the SDGs. [Figure 8] This is a schematic diagram showing an example of a store equipment configuration. [Figure 9] This figure shows an example of a 2D code output on a display terminal. [Figure 9A] This figure shows other examples of 2D code output on a display terminal. [Figure 10] This is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of data in the product information database. [Figure 11] This diagram illustrates the main operational flow in a usage scenario of the SDGs contribution support system 1 of this embodiment. [Figure 12]It is a schematic flowchart showing an example of a process executed by a platform server. [Figure 13] It is a schematic flowchart showing an example of a process executed by a franchise server.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, each embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall configuration of the SDGs contribution support system 1 according to an embodiment.

[0012] The SDGs contribution support system 1 includes a user terminal 21 which is a user terminal and a platform server 100. The user terminal 21 and the platform server 100 are connected via a network 4. The user terminal 21 and the platform server 100 can communicate via the network 4. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the user refers to one user associated with one or more user terminals 21.

[0013] The network 4 may include the Internet, a WAN (Wide Area Network), a wireless communication network, a wired network, or any combination thereof, etc. Note that a store device 31 and a franchise server 91 are connected to the network 4. The store device 31 is installed in a store that sells goods. In a modified example, the store device 31 may be installed in a store that provides services or in a store that conducts other transactions. The franchise server 91 may be managed for each franchise.

[0014] The user terminal 21 is, for example, a smartphone or a mobile phone, but may also be a wearable terminal (e.g., a smartwatch, a ring, etc.), a remote control, etc.

[0015] The user terminal 2

[0016] The user terminal 21 includes a display unit 24. The display unit 24 may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like.

[0017] The user terminal 21 has installed an application according to this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "electronic receipt app"). The functions of the user terminal 21 described below are realized by the processing unit 25 executing the electronic receipt app. The electronic receipt app may require registration of user information (user ID), etc. as a usage condition. Hereinafter, the user terminal 21 associated with a user means the user terminal 21 on which the electronic receipt app logged in with the user ID related to the same user operates.

[0018] The platform server 100 is in the form of a server and is formed, for example, by a server computer. The platform server 100 may be realized by a plurality of server computers. For example, the platform server 100 may be realized by a plurality of server computers arranged at different locations cooperating with each other.

[0019] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the platform server 100. Note that the hardware configuration of the user terminal 21 may be the same as the hardware configuration of the platform server 100 except for including the above-described camera 23 and display unit 24.

[0020] In the example shown in FIG. 2, the platform server 100 includes a control unit 101, a main storage unit 102, an auxiliary storage unit 103, a drive device 104, a network I / F unit 106, and an input unit 107.

[0021] The control unit 101 is an arithmetic device that executes programs stored in the main storage unit 102 and the auxiliary storage unit 103, receives data from the input unit 107 and the storage device, performs arithmetic operations and processing, and then outputs the data to the storage device and the like.

[0022] The main memory unit 102 consists of ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory), among other things. The main memory unit 102 is a storage device that stores or temporarily stores programs and data such as the OS (Operating System), which is the basic software executed by the control unit 101, and application software.

[0023] The auxiliary storage unit 103 is a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive) that stores data related to application software, etc.

[0024] The drive device 104 reads a program from the recording medium 105, for example, a flexible disk, and installs it into the storage device.

[0025] The recording medium 105 stores a predetermined program. The program stored on this recording medium 105 is installed on the platform server 100 via the drive device 104. The installed predetermined program becomes executable by the platform server 100.

[0026] The network interface unit 106 is an interface between the platform server 100 and peripheral devices and user terminals 21, etc., that have communication functions and are connected via the network 4.

[0027] The input unit 107 includes a keyboard equipped with cursor keys, number inputs, and various function keys, as well as a mouse or touchpad.

[0028] In the example shown in Figure 2, the various processes described below can be implemented by having the platform server 100 execute the program. Alternatively, the program can be recorded on the recording medium 105, and the platform server 100 can read the recording medium 105 on which the program is recorded to implement the various processes described below. The recording medium 105 can be of various types. For example, the recording medium 105 may be a recording medium that records information optically, electrically, or magnetically, such as a CD (Compact Disc)-ROM, flexible disk, or magneto-optical disk, or a semiconductor memory that records information electrically, such as a ROM or flash memory.

[0029] Figure 3 is a functional block diagram of the user terminal 21 and the platform server 100. Figure 4 is a diagram showing an example of data in the participating company / corporate group database 160. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the display of an electronic receipt on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 21. In Figure 4 (and similarly in Figure 10 shown later), "***" indicates that some information is stored, and "···" indicates a state of repeated storage of similar information.

[0030] In the following sections, unless otherwise specified, the processing for a single user will be described, as described above, but the processing for other users will also be similar.

[0031] First, the functions of the platform server 100 will be explained, followed by the functions of the user terminal 21. Note that some or all of the functions of the platform server 100 described below may be implemented by the user terminal 21 and / or one or more store devices 31, and some of the functions of the user terminal 21 may be implemented by the platform server 100 and / or one or more store devices 31.

[0032] The platform server 100 includes a transaction information acquisition unit 150, a payment information acquisition unit 152, a reward granting unit 154, a receipt data generation unit 156, an output unit 158, and a participating company / corporate group database 160.

[0033] Furthermore, each of the units from the transaction information acquisition unit 150 to the output unit 158 ​​can be realized by the control unit 101 shown in Figure 2 executing one or more programs stored in a storage device such as the main memory unit 102. The participating company / company group database 160 can be realized by the auxiliary storage unit 103 shown in Figure 2.

[0034] The transaction information acquisition unit 150 acquires transaction information from the store device 31 to form the basis of an electronic receipt. The transaction information may include typical receipt information such as the merchant ID (identifier), date, item name, amount, and merchant name. In this embodiment, the transaction information also includes information related to the SDGs (hereinafter also referred to as "SDGs information"). The SDGs information may include, for example, information indicating whether the corresponding product contributes to the SDGs, information indicating from what perspective it contributes, and information indicating the degree of contribution (evaluation).

[0035] The payment information acquisition unit 152 acquires payment information associated with the user from the store device 31. The payment information acquisition unit 152 may acquire payment information along with transaction information. The payment information is generated by the store device 31 when the user makes a payment using a credit card.

[0036] The reward granting unit 154 grants the corresponding reward based on data in the participating company / corporate group database 160 if the transaction related to the current transaction information is eligible for a reward. The method of granting the reward is optional, but may include, for example, the awarding of points, an increase in the discount rate that can be used in the future, or an increase in the return rate or status.

[0037] The receipt data generation unit 156 generates receipt data based on the transaction information acquired by the transaction information acquisition unit 150. The receipt data may be in different formats for print data and electronic display data, or they may be of the same format. The print data and electronic display data may be generated so that their appearance when printed on paper and their appearance when output on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 21 are substantially identical. In the modified example, the receipt data to be generated may consist only of electronic display data.

[0038] The output unit 158 ​​outputs the receipt data generated by the receipt data generation unit 156 to the corresponding user. Specifically, the output unit 158 ​​transmits the receipt data to the store device 31 that sent the corresponding transaction information, and then transmits (outputs) it to the user's user terminal 21 via the store device 31.

[0039] The participating companies / corporate group database 160 stores information on companies and other organizations that support and participate in the objectives of the SDGs Contribution Support System 1. Figure 4 shows an example of the data in the participating companies / corporate group database 160. In the example shown in Figure 4, each company / affiliate ID stores the company (corporate group) / affiliate name, participation date, details, whether or not there are unique benefits, and the affiliate mark. The details may include the content of initiatives that contribute to the SDGs or the purpose. The affiliate mark may be in the format of an image file such as JPEG.

[0040] The user terminal 21 includes a receipt data receiving unit 210, a payment processing unit 212, a validity determination unit 213, a receipt data display processing unit 214, an SDGs achievement information generation unit 215, an SDGs achievement information output unit 216, a receipt data storage processing unit 217, and a receipt data storage unit 220.

[0041] Furthermore, each part from the receipt data receiving unit 210 to the receipt data storage processing unit 217 can be realized by a control unit, such as the control unit 101 shown in Figure 2, executing one or more programs stored in a storage device such as the main memory unit 102. The receipt data storage unit 220 can be realized by an auxiliary storage unit, such as the auxiliary storage unit 103 shown in Figure 2.

[0042] The receipt data receiving unit 210 receives the above-mentioned receipt data generated by the platform server 100 via the store device 31, which will be described later. Specifically, when the store device 31 displays a two-dimensional code as described later, the user operates the user terminal 21 so that the camera 23 on the user terminal 21 reads the displayed two-dimensional code when issuing an electronic receipt. Accordingly, the receipt data receiving unit 210 decodes (reads) the receipt data from the two-dimensional code.

[0043] The payment processing unit 212 transmits a payment request to the store device 31 via short-range communication with the store device 31. The payment processing unit 212 may be implemented by a separate payment application (e.g., Osaifu-Keitai®, Google Pay®, Apple Pay®, etc.) from the electronic receipt application. In this case, the electronic receipt application may be configured to operate in conjunction with the payment application.

[0044] The legitimacy determination unit 213 evaluates the legitimacy of receipt data in relation to payment data when receipt data is received by the receipt data receiving unit 210. Here, payment data is data generated by the payment processing unit 212. Receipt data and payment data related to the same transaction are consistent. Therefore, in this case, the legitimacy determination unit 213 determines that the receipt data is valid. However, if receipt data is obtained by reading a 2D code related to another user's transaction displayed on the display terminal 312, the receipt data and payment data are not consistent. Therefore, in this case, the legitimacy determination unit 213 determines that the receipt data is not valid.

[0045] The receipt data display processing unit 214 displays the receipt data if the validity determination unit 213 determines that the receipt data is valid. Figure 5 shows an example of the display of an electronic receipt on the display unit 24 of the user terminal 21. The display of the electronic receipt itself may be the same as that of a regular paper receipt.

[0046] In this embodiment, the display of the electronic receipt associates an SDGs-related mark (evaluation mark) with a product-identifying display. That is, SDGs-related products are associated with an SDGs-related mark. In the electronic receipt display shown in Figure 5, as an example, an SDGs-related mark M5 is associated with the display representing the product "paper straw". Such an SDGs-related mark M5 may be generated as part of the receipt data by the receipt data generation unit 156 of the platform server 100 based on SDGs information. Alternatively, if the user terminal 21 can acquire SDGs information, the receipt data display processing unit 214 may add (superimpose) such an SDGs-related mark based on the SDGs information.

[0047] Furthermore, the display of SDGs-related marks may vary depending on the attributes of the SDGs-related product. There may be multiple types of SDGs-related marks. For example, the attributes of an SDGs-related product may correspond to any of the SDGs goals (Goals 1 through 17), such as "Affordable and Clean Energy" or "Responsible Consumption and Production."

[0048] The SDGs outcome information generation unit 215 generates information representing the degree of achievement or results related to the SDGs based on the receipt data stored in the receipt data storage unit 220 (including receipt data related to multiple past transactions).

[0049] The SDGs outcome information output unit 216 outputs the information generated by the SDGs outcome information generation unit 215. Figures 6 and 7 show examples of such information output.

[0050] In the example shown in Figure 6, a stamp card screen is displayed where stamps are accumulated when the user issues an electronic receipt. If the purchased items include SDGs-related products, additional stamps will be added. The stamp card may be in a calendar format (see screen G601 in Figure 6). When all stamps are collected on the card (see screen G602 in Figure 6), points are awarded (see screen G603 in Figure 6). Past point cards may be viewable, allowing users to check their individual SDGs efforts.

[0051] In the example shown in Figure 6, the stamps on the stamp card correspond to the SDGs-related marks displayed on the electronic receipt (see Figure 7). As mentioned above, there can be multiple types of SDGs-related marks, and in this case, special rewards may be given if a certain number or more types of SDGs-related marks are collected.

[0052] In the example shown in Figure 7, the SDGs Contribution Support System 1 aggregates the status of all users and visualizes the receipt reduction effect on an annual basis. In this case, the displayed data is generated by the SDGs Contribution Support System 1. The displayed data may include the number of receipts reduced, the total length of the receipts, and the purchase ratio of SDGs-related products. The total length of the receipt is the total length when printed on paper and corresponds to the total length of receipts that were reduced by using electronic receipts.

[0053] The receipt data storage processing unit 217 stores the receipt data in the receipt data storage unit 220 if the validity determination unit 213 determines that the receipt data is valid. At this time, the receipt data storage processing unit 217 may store the receipt data in its original data type format, or it may store it in another format (for example, a format with compressed data size).

[0054] Furthermore, the receipt data storage processing unit 217 may erase any supplementary information that may be included in the receipt data (e.g., coupon information) before storing it in the receipt data storage unit 220, or it may store it in a separate storage area within the receipt data storage unit 220. Coupon information may be stored separately for each store where it can be used, or it may be updated according to its expiration date.

[0055] The receipt data is stored in the receipt data storage unit 220 by the receipt data storage processing unit 217. The receipt data in the receipt data storage unit 220 may be managed by date or store.

[0056] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of the store device 31. Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of a 2D code output on the display terminal 312. Figure 9A is a diagram showing another example of a 2D code output on the display terminal 312. Figure 10 is an explanatory diagram of an example of data in the product information database 3160.

[0057] The store device 31 includes a payment terminal 311, a display terminal 312, and a processing unit 314. The store device 31 may also include a receipt printing terminal (not shown).

[0058] The payment terminal 311 is a terminal that enables payments using credit cards, electronic money, etc. For example, the payment terminal 311 can obtain payment requests via short-range communication with the user terminal 21 and, in cooperation with a credit card server (not shown), realizes payment through authentication processing, etc.

[0059] The display terminal 312 is installed in the store. The display terminal 312 may be a terminal facing the customer at the cash register and may be a terminal that can be operated by the customer (user) via touch. The display terminal 312 may be a dedicated terminal for the SDGs contribution support system 1, but it is possible to share an existing terminal.

[0060] The processing unit 314 is formed by a computer and has the hardware configuration shown in Figure 2.

[0061] The processing unit 314 includes a transaction information generation unit 3140, a transaction information transmission unit 3142, a settlement processing unit 3144, a receipt data receiving unit 3146, a code generation unit 3148, a code output unit 3150, and a product information database 3160.

[0062] Each part from the transaction information generation unit 3140 to the code output unit 3150 can be realized by a control unit, such as the control unit 101 shown in Figure 2, executing one or more programs stored in a storage device such as the main memory unit 102. The product information database 3160 can be realized by an auxiliary storage unit, such as the auxiliary storage unit 103 shown in Figure 2. Some or all of the functions of the processing unit 314 described below may be realized by the user terminal 21 and / or the platform server 100.

[0063] The transaction information generation unit 3140 generates the transaction information described above. In this process, the SDGs information included in the transaction information is generated using data from the product information database 3160 (see Figure 10, which will be described later).

[0064] The transaction information transmission unit 3142 transmits the transaction information generated by the transaction information generation unit 3140 to the platform server 100.

[0065] The payment processing unit 3144 performs payment processing in response to a payment request from the user terminal 21. For example, if a credit card is used, the payment processing may include authentication processing.

[0066] The receipt data receiving unit 3146 receives receipt data transmitted from the platform server 100 in response to transaction information transmitted by the transaction information transmission unit 3142.

[0067] The code generation unit 3148 generates a two-dimensional code that can read the receipt data based on the receipt data received by the receipt data receiving unit 3146.

[0068] Furthermore, if a merchant has its own unique benefits (see Figure 4), the code generation unit 3148 may generate a 2D code with additional unique benefits (e.g., discount on the next purchase, point accrual, etc.) based on information from the merchant server 91. In this case, when the user terminal 21 reads the 2D code, it obtains information for acquiring the unique benefits along with the receipt data.

[0069] The code output unit 3150 outputs the two-dimensional code generated by the code generation unit 3148 onto the display terminal 312. Figure 9 shows an example of the output of the two-dimensional code on the display terminal 312. In the example shown in Figure 9, in addition to the display of the two-dimensional code 90, a message display M90 is also output. The message display M90 may be displayed in a manner that catches the eye of nearby customers. The message display M90 may include the number of participating companies in the SDGs contribution support system 1 (number of electronic receipt member stores), etc. In this case, it is expected that awareness of SDGs will spread to nearby customers, and the usefulness of the SDGs contribution support system 1 can be further enhanced.

[0070] In the example shown in Figure 9A, the display terminal 312 outputs a mark M92 of the affiliated store related to the purchase, in addition to the 2D code display 90. The mark M92 may be generated based on the information of the affiliated store mark shown in Figure 4. In this case, the receipt data generation unit 156 of the platform server 100 may generate receipt data that includes data related to the mark M92.

[0071] The product information database 3160 stores SDGs information for each product. In the example shown in Figure 10, the product name and SDGs information are stored for each JAN code. Each store device 31 may register (store) only the data for the products it handles in the product information database 3160. The SDGs information may be a numerical value corresponding to an SDG goal, for example, "0" indicates that it is not related to SDGs, "1" corresponds to SDG Goal 1, "2" corresponds to SDG Goal 2, and so on.

[0072] Thus, in this invention, the system evaluates products manufactured by member stores that have taken steps to reduce food waste, or by manufacturers that have engaged in activities that contribute to decarbonization, and assigns an evaluation mark (see mark display M5) to the electronic receipt. Furthermore, if an evaluation mark already exists on the receipt image provided by each member store, the receipt may be evaluated based on that mark. In addition, the issuance of the electronic receipt is performed by having the user terminal 21 read a 2D code for receipt issuance displayed on the display terminal 312 at the store. This is achieved not by transmitting the electronic receipt to the user terminal 21 via short-range communication, but by deliberately having the user read the 2D code. This promotes awareness of the activities of member stores, sponsoring companies, and corporate groups that are implementing this invention, and also enhances the advertising effect.

[0073] Next, with reference to Figure 11, the main operation flow in this embodiment will be explained. Figure 11 is an explanatory diagram of the main operation flow in a usage scenario of the SDGs contribution support system 1 of this embodiment.

[0074] Here, one example is assumed to be a case where a user purchases a product from ABC, a company participating in the SDGs Contribution Support System 1.

[0075] First, a store employee at the store device 31 provides the goods (step S1101), and the user pays for them (step S1102). In this example, the employee registers purchase information (such as the name of the purchased item, so-called POS (Point of Sales) data) with the platform server 100 via the store device 31 (step S1103). At this time, the user informs the employee that they would like an electronic receipt (step S1104). The employee issues a 2D code for the electronic receipt via the store device 31. At this time, communication between the store device 31 and the platform server 100 is realized as described above. In this example, the functions of the product information database 3160 are realized by the platform server 100, and in this case, the store device 31 queries the platform server 100 for purchase information and product information (step S1106) and receives a response of the query results (step S1107). In this example, the store device 31 generates receipt data based on the inquiry result and displays it as a two-dimensional code on the display terminal 312 of the store device 31 (step S1108). At this time, various message displays (for example, message display M90) described above may be output. The user scans the two-dimensional code using the user terminal 21 (step S1109), reads the receipt data, and displays it on the user terminal 21 (step S1110). In this example, the receipt data is sent to the merchant server 91 (step S1111). In this example, aggregated data is also provided from the merchant server 91 to the user terminal 21 (step S1112).

[0076] In the example shown in Figure 11, an electronic receipt is printed, but the same procedure may be followed when a paper receipt is printed. Paper receipts will also be marked with SDGs-related symbols, just like electronic receipts.

[0077] Next, with reference to Figures 12 and 13, the main processing flow in the SDGs contribution support system 1 of this embodiment will be explained.

[0078] Figure 12 is a schematic flowchart showing an example of a process performed by the platform server 100.

[0079] In step S1201, the platform server 100 receives transaction information from the store device 31.

[0080] In step S1202, the platform server 100 determines whether the merchant ID of the store device 31 exists in the participating companies / corporate group database 160 (labeled "Participating Companies DB" in Figure 12) based on the data in the participating companies / corporate group database 160 and the transaction information obtained in step S1201. If the result of the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S1203; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1205.

[0081] In step S1203, the platform server 100 determines whether the corresponding merchant has unique benefits (see Figure 4). If the determination result is "YES (Yes)", the process proceeds to step S1205; otherwise (i.e., "No"), the process proceeds to step S1204.

[0082] In step S1204, the platform server 100 performs an evaluation related to the SDGs based on the transaction information and grants platform benefits according to the evaluation results. Unlike proprietary benefits, platform benefits may be, for example, the awarding of points with high general applicability.

[0083] In step S1205, the platform server 100 transmits (outputs) receipt data for electronic receipts to the store device 31.

[0084] This process allows users who purchase SDGs-related products at merchants that do not offer their own unique benefits to also be granted alternative platform benefits.

[0085] Figure 13 is a schematic flowchart showing an example of processing performed by the merchant server 91. Note that some or all of the functions of the merchant server 91 may be implemented by the store equipment 31 related to the corresponding store.

[0086] In step S1301, the merchant server 91 receives payment data. Alternatively, POS data may be obtained instead of payment data.

[0087] In step S1302, the merchant server 91 determines whether or not it has unique benefits. The merchant server 91 may make this determination based on information within the merchant server 91, or it may query the platform server 100 to determine whether or not it is registered in the participating company / corporate group database 160. If the determination result is "YES", proceed to step S1303; otherwise, proceed to step S1304.

[0088] In step S1303, the merchant server 91 executes a process to grant unique benefits. This process may include adding unique benefits to the electronic receipt output via the store device 31.

[0089] In step S1304, the merchant server 91 performs aggregation processing based on the receipt data.

[0090] Although each embodiment has been described in detail above, the invention is not limited to any particular embodiment, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope described in the claims. Furthermore, it is possible to combine all or more of the components of the embodiments described above.

[0091] For example, in the embodiment described above, the benefits are associated with stores or affiliated merchants, but the benefits may also be associated with products. For example, in the product information database 3160, specific benefits may be associated with corresponding SDGs-related products. In this case, when a corresponding SDGs-related product is purchased by a user, information that the corresponding benefit can be used may be added to the receipt data. [Explanation of symbols]

[0092] 1. SDGs Contribution Support System 21 User terminals 31 Store equipment 100 Platform Servers

Claims

1. A receiving unit that receives electronic data of receipts issued in accordance with commercial transactions, An information processing system comprising an output unit that outputs predetermined information relating to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) based on the digitized data of the aforementioned receipt.

2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the receiving unit receives the digitized data by reading code information displayed on the store side.

3. When the receiving unit receives the digitized data, an evaluation unit evaluates the validity of the digitized data in relation to the payment data, The information processing system according to claim 2, further comprising a storage processing unit that stores the digitized data evaluated as valid by the evaluation unit in a storage unit.

4. The system further includes a storage processing unit that stores the digitized data in the storage unit for each commercial transaction. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the degree of achievement or results related to the SDGs based on the digitized data in the storage unit as predetermined information.

5. The product information storage unit further stores product information for each product, linking product-specific information with relevant information related to the SDGs. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the output unit outputs the predetermined information by associating the display of the relevant information relating to SDGs with a display that can identify a product in a receipt display on a screen or on paper.

6. A benefit-related information storage unit stores benefit-related information linked to SDGs for each product or store, The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising a reward processing unit that, when the electronic data relating to a product or store to which the aforementioned reward information is linked is received by the receiving unit, grants the reward relating to the aforementioned reward information to the corresponding user or enables the corresponding user to use the reward.

7. A processing unit that acquires or generates electronic data of receipts issued in accordance with commercial transactions, An information processing device comprising a display processing unit that displays the aforementioned digitized data, along with code information that can be retrieved and read by a user terminal, on a screen, together with information representing a contribution to the SDGs.

8. A program that causes a computer to perform the processing of each part described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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