Point-earning support system and point-earning support processing method for the point-earning support system

Abstract

Each user operating a data terminal can simply run a points-earning application to use the carbon credits they earn to trade goods at offset prices in the green market using tokens (cryptocurrency) issued to each data terminal. [Solution] In the point-earning support system, each data terminal is characterized by comprising an investment unit 303-5 that converts points obtained by running a point-earning application into yen and electronically transfers them to an account managed by a second server device 100, and a purchase unit 303-6 that uses carbon credit token tickets to purchase goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by a third server device 101, and a receiving unit 16-1 that receives carbon credit tokens issued by the second server device 100 via an account registered with a cryptocurrency exchange.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a point activity support system that processes points added according to the actions of a user operating a data terminal, and a method for supporting point activities in the point activity support system.

Background Art

[0002] An application (abbreviation: point activity application) has been developed in which points are given by multiplying the number of steps when a user operating a data terminal such as a smartphone moves on foot.

[0003] Many users download an application to the data terminal, store points according to the number of steps walked, use them to promote health, and can also exchange them for vouchers that can be exchanged for a certain number of points or consume points in an online store. Among the above applications, applications that cooperate with virtual currency have also been developed.

[0004] For example, NFT sneakers (application) need to be purchased in a game installed on a data terminal, and virtual currency can be obtained by walking while wearing them.

[0005] Here, as a type of virtual currency, in GST (Green Satoshi Token), it is a token that can be obtained by walking and can be used for repairing sneakers and leveling up. Also, in GMT (Green Metaverse Token), it is a governance token and can be used when participating in important decisions in the game. Specifically, start the data terminal, download the STEPPIN application, create an account, and register it with the server device.

[0006] Next, users purchase NFT sneakers from the in-app marketplace. Then, users carrying a data terminal can earn the aforementioned GST and GMT by setting the sneakers on the data terminal and walking. However, users operating the data terminal need to make an initial investment by purchasing the NFT sneakers.

[0007] It should be noted that cryptocurrency prices are affected by market fluctuations, thus involving a certain degree of risk. In this way, STEPPIN, as a point-earning application, can balance health and economic benefits.

[0008] Patent Document 1 below discloses that, in order to provide a card point system that simultaneously supports the reduction of environmental impact and the promotion of health, the member's mobile terminal acquires location information and measures its own travel route based on changes in location information. The distance and speed of travel obtained from the changes in location information, and the number of steps measured by the pedometer are used to estimate the means of transportation along the travel route, and the measured travel route and estimated means of transportation are transmitted to the service provider server. The service provider server registers the travel route and means of transportation that the member uses on a daily basis as the normal route. Compared to the registered normal route, the service provider server recommends alternative routes and means of transportation that are judged to contribute to the reduction of environmental impact or the promotion of health as eco-routes. It also searches for merchants that accept cards located on the eco-routes. On the condition that the route actually traveled by the member is determined to be an eco-route instead of the normal route, the reward points for the member's eco-contribution are calculated. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2013-130918 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] As mentioned above, users of point-earning applications can earn virtual currency as a reward for simply walking, an eco-friendly activity.

[0011] On the other hand, the greenhouse gas (CO2) problem is affecting various corporate activities, and there is growing momentum to utilize carbon credits, which are the exchange of the total amount of CO2 emitted for regulated emissions. However, the economic effects of trading carbon credits are currently limited. Furthermore, point-earning applications are not limited to the applications that count the number of steps mentioned above, but also include point-acquisition applications that can be converted into electronic money and are individually installed on the data terminals operated by the user. Therefore, it is anticipated that a significantly larger number of users, for example 100,000 to 1 million users, could contribute a massive amount of carbon credits by using point-earning applications. However, current point-earning applications allow users to earn points through their data terminals and use them as electronic money on designated websites, but the amount they can use is very small, only in increments of 100 yen or 1000 yen. These individual consumption-level points were not enough to offset the amount of carbon credits that would be offset at the corporate level.

[0012] The present invention was made to solve the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a point-earning support system and a point-earning support processing method for the point-earning support system, which enable users operating data terminals to unconsciously contribute to a carbon-neutral society and acquire green offset tokens that can be used to purchase goods at the acquired green offset price, by constructing a mechanism that automatically converts points acquired by users by launching a point-earning application installed on a data terminal into yen and invests them in a second server device that funds forest activities, and by receiving carbon credits issued from the second server device to the first server device that provides the point-earning application in virtual currency. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The point-earning support system of the present invention, which achieves the above objective, has the following configuration.

[0014] A point-earning support system comprising: a first server device that provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform; a plurality of data terminals that connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications; a second server device that manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits linked to NFTs to the first server device; and a third server device that provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, wherein each data terminal comprises an investment means that converts points obtained by running the point-earning application into yen and electronically transfers them to an account managed by the second server device; a purchase means that receives carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device and purchases goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by the third server device; and the first server device comprises a receiving means that receives carbon credit tokens issued by the second server device. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention, users who launch a point-earning application on a data terminal can unconsciously contribute to a carbon-neutral society and acquire green offset token tickets that can be used to purchase goods at the green offset price they have earned. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] The drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention, including not only essential components of the invention but also optional and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] A block diagram illustrating the configuration of the point-earning support system shown in this embodiment. [Figure 2] A block diagram for explaining the configuration of the first server device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 3] A block diagram for explaining the configuration of the second server device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] (a) is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of the first to fourth data terminals shown in FIG. 1, and (b) is a block diagram for explaining the program configuration developed in the RAM shown in (a). [Figure 5] A diagram showing the first dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the first dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 7] A flowchart showing the data processing of the first to fourth data terminals in the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 8] A flowchart showing the data processing of the first to fourth data terminals in the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 9] A flowchart showing the data processing of the first server device in the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 10] A diagram showing the second dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 11] A diagram showing the second dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 12] A diagram showing the second dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment. [Figure 13] A diagram showing the second dynamic flow derived from the core of the poi activity support system showing this embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] <Explanation of System Configuration> 〔First Embodiment〕 Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the point-earning support system shown in this embodiment.

[0018] This example illustrates a point-earning support system in which a first server device provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform, multiple data terminals connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications, a second server device manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits linked to NFTs on the first server device, and a third server device provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, all of which communicate with each other.

[0019] Furthermore, users operating multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N shall have the point-earning application provided by the first server device 1 installed on the multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

[0020] Here, the point-earning application includes various applications, and each user of multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N earns points by running the installed applications. These points include points based on the number of steps each user walks, points based on each user viewing advertisements, points based on each user launching game applications, points based on each user logging in, points based on instructions to activate GPS and search for nearby users, and competitive game points earned by launching installed game applications. These points are automatically converted into yen and sent via electronic payment to an account addressed to the second server device 100, which will be described later.

[0021] [First Server Device 1] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the first server device 1 shown in Figure 1, and components identical to those in Figure 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0022] In Figure 2, 11 is the communication unit, which controls communication by connecting the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, which are connected to the network 21 as a communication medium, with the second server device 100. 101 is the third server device, which performs the process of providing trading of goods at carbon offset prices. 102 is the fourth server device, which functions as a CO2 trading server, and performs the process of trading the CO2 emissions generated by each company as carbon credits.

[0023] 13 is the CPU, which starts the operating system (OS) stored in external memory 18 connected to the internal bus 12, and starts various applications installed via APIs. It also executes the processing of various programs deployed on RAM 16.

[0024] 15 is the keyboard, used for numerical input, text input, and icon selection for running applications.

[0025] 16 is expandable RAM that stores the basic program of the point-earning platform 1A installed in external memory 18. 17 is a display that shows the program's startup status via various UI screens (not shown).

[0026] The basic program in this embodiment includes a receiving unit 16-1, an application providing unit (app providing unit) 16-2, a first management unit 16-3 that executes the process of receiving carbon credit tokens received from the second server device 100, a second management unit 16-4 that manages the point-earning application provided to the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, a calculation unit 16-5, and a granting unit 16-6.

[0027] The second management unit 16-4 manages the point-earning application database by linking user IDs with point-earning applications.

[0028] The calculation unit 16-5 performs the process of calculating the contribution of each of the multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N to the carbon credit tokens obtained from the second server device 100.

[0029] The allocation unit 16-6 performs a process to allocate an environmental contribution index to the carbon credits created by the electronically transferred amount, based on the contribution level calculated by the calculation unit 16-5, to one of the data terminals.

[0030] [Second server device 100] Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the second server device 100 shown in Figure 1, and the same reference numerals are used for components identical to those in Figure 1.

[0031] In Figure 3, 11 is the communication unit, which controls communication by connecting the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, which are connected to the network 21 as a communication medium, with the second server device 100, the third server device 101, and the fourth server device 102.

[0032] 13 is the CPU, which starts the operating system (OS) stored in external memory 18 connected to the internal bus 12, and launches various applications installed via APIs. It also executes the processing of various programs deployed on RAM 16.

[0033] 14C is an investment information database that stores electronic money invested from the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminal 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminal 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminal 2-1 to 2-N, in association with a cryptocurrency trading system operated by the app provider linked to the point-earning application ID.

[0034] This makes it possible to manage the total amount of electronic money invested from the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, and to link the convertible green carbon tokens (cryptocurrency) issued by the second server device 100 with the cryptocurrency transaction information of the operator run by the first server device 1.

[0035] 15 is the keyboard, used for numerical input, text input, and icon selection for running applications.

[0036] 16 is expandable RAM that stores the basic program of the point-earning platform 1A installed in external memory 18. 17 is a display that shows the program's startup status via various UI screens (not shown).

[0037] In this embodiment, the basic program is assumed to be the issuing unit 16-11.

[0038] Here, the issuing unit 16-11 receives electronic money electronically transferred from the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N via a bank account (not shown), and executes a process to issue an NFT linked to the first server device 1 by exchanging the received amount for carbon credits in the market that are used to cultivate forests that reduce CO2 emissions and which are created.

[0039] Figure 4 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N shown in Figure 1. The first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N are assumed to be devices such as tablet devices, PC devices, and smartphones.

[0040] In Figure 4(a), 301 is the CPU, which executes various applications by loading the OS and control programs stored in ROM 302 into RAM 303 and running them. Inputting various information and clicking icons displayed on the user interface screen (UI screen) are performed directly on the display 311. 304 is the communication unit, which controls communication for connecting to the first server device 1 connected to the network 21.

[0041] In the RAM 303 shown in Figure 3(b), 303-1 is the login unit, which processes connection requests to the point-earning platform 1A via the network 21. 303-2 is the download unit, which executes the process of obtaining the point-earning application provided by the first server device 1.

[0042] The CPU 301 manages the account information (user ID, password) registered by users on the point-earning platform 1A, which is published on the web by the first server device 1, using an external storage device such as an SSD (not shown).

[0043] 303-3 is the UI control unit, which performs control to display the UI screen presented by the point-earning platform 1A provided by the first server device 1 shown in Figure 1 on the display 311.

[0044] This system is configured to detect the number of steps taken by detecting when each user is walking while carrying the data terminal. The data terminal is equipped with an accelerometer (not shown) and is configured to detect the user's walking state (capturing the body's movement associated with walking).

[0045] In order to count steps, the acceleration sensor in each data terminal will sequentially perform the following processes: collecting 3-axis (X, Y, Z) acceleration data during walking; pre-processing of the acquired data by filtering it using methods such as moving averages to remove noise; gravity direction estimation processing to estimate the direction of gravity from the acceleration data and calculate the movement of the center of gravity during walking; peak detection processing to detect peaks where the magnitude of acceleration exceeds a certain threshold and count them as steps; and step counting processing to count the number of detected peaks and record this as the number of steps.

[0046] 303-4 is an acquisition unit that monitors the walking status of each user detected by the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, etc., and executes a process to accumulate predetermined points assigned to the number of steps from the first server device 1, and predetermined points acquired by executing the installed point-earning application.

[0047] Unit 303-5 is the investment unit, which converts the predetermined points acquired by unit 303-4 into Japanese yen at the current exchange rate and invests the resulting electronic money into an account designated by the second server device 100. Unit 303-5 also invests the acquired points in the second server device 100 based on the application launch time or number of launches.

[0048] Here, the threshold amount for initiating investment in the second server device 100 can be set by each user operating the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, and each user is also configured to be able to use the points they acquire in other web markets.

[0049] CPU 301 receives carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device 1 and executes the process of purchasing goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by the third server device 101. Here, carbon credit rights refer to carbon credits that have been tokenized. Purchase unit 303-6 receives carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device 1 and executes the process of purchasing goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by the third server device 101.

[0050] 310 is the keyboard, and CPU 301 launches the browser and inputs necessary information, such as an account for logging in, to the user interface screen (UI screen) associated with the web application provided by the first server device 1. Note that if the account is centrally managed and linked to the browser that displays the account, the account input may be automated.

[0051] [First Dynamic Flow] Figures 5 and 6 show the first dynamic flow derived from the point-earning support system shown in this embodiment. Components identical to those shown in Figures 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0052] In Figures 5 and 6, the fourth server device 102 provides economic support to CO2-emitting companies through a blockchain-based finance mechanism, including system support and securing of funding, when launching a carbon credit creation project.

[0053] 400 is the advertiser server, which provides a CO2 emission advertisement screen on the point-earning platform 1A provided by the first server device 1.

[0054] 500 is an ad network that provides regular advertising screens on the point-earning platform 1A provided by the first server device 1.

[0055] Unit 101 is the third server device, which provides utility issuance services to environmental contributors to the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

[0056] Each user operating the first data terminal 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N can receive utility issuance services from the third server device 101 via the network 21.

[0057] Furthermore, the third server device 101 provides various benefits and discount services as part of its service to multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N.

[0058] Multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N work in conjunction with the wallet function to connect the point-earning application and the wallet, and to perform processes such as reflecting the environmental contribution score based on green NFTs.

[0059] Meanwhile, the first server device 1 acquires activity data from the first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, and performs the process of granting carbon credit rights based on carbon credits issued by the second server device 100.

[0060] Furthermore, the first server device 1 also performs the process of notifying the second server device 100 of a request urging investment.

[0061] [Data processing for data terminals 1 to 4] Figures 7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating the data processing of the first to fourth data terminals in the point-earning support system shown in this embodiment. (1) to (15) indicate each step, and each step is realized by the CPU 301 executing a first point-earning application stored in an external memory (not shown). Below, the data processing will be explained using the first data terminal 3-1 as an example. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the point-earning application has multiple point-earning applications with different attributes installed. Although the points earned with one click differ depending on the application used, the points are added together, and when they exceed the investment threshold set by the user on each data terminal, the funds are automatically electronically transferred in yen to an account specified by the second server device 100.

[0062] Furthermore, remittances can be made in circulating currencies such as yen and dollars.

[0063] First, the CPU 301 of the first data terminal 3-1 starts the first point-earning application (an application that earns points by walking) downloaded from the first server device 1 (1). Next, when the user carrying the first data terminal 3-1 starts walking, the CPU 301 determines whether the user has completed one step as part of the walking action from the counting status of the accelerometer (not shown) (2). If the CPU 301 determines that the user has taken one step, the CPU 301 increments the step counter K by +1 (3).

[0064] On the other hand, if it is determined in step (2) that a single step has not been completed, the process based on the point-earning application is terminated.

[0065] Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the user has stopped walking and the step count is not being increased by walking (4). If the CPU 301 determines that the user has not stopped walking, it returns to step (3). If the CPU 301 determines that the user has stopped walking, it updates the added value AC with the value of the step counter K (5).

[0066] Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the sum value AC exceeds 1000 (6). If it determines that it does not, it proceeds to step (9), updates the accumulated value as a parameter stored in RAM 303, and proceeds to step (12).

[0067] On the other hand, in step (6), if the CPU 301 determines that the sum value AC exceeds 1000, the CPU 301 further determines (7) whether the sum value AC exceeds 5000. If it determines that it does not exceed 5000, it proceeds to step (9), updates the accumulated value as a parameter stored in RAM 303, and proceeds to step (12).

[0068] On the other hand, in step (7), if the CPU 301 determines that the sum value AC exceeds 5000, it further determines (8) whether the sum value AC exceeds 7500. If it determines that it does not exceed 7500, it proceeds to step (9), updates the accumulated value as a parameter stored in RAM 303, and proceeds to step (12).

[0069] On the other hand, in step (8), if the CPU 301 determines that the sum value AC exceeds 7500, it further determines (10) whether the sum value AC exceeds 10000. If it determines that it does not exceed 10000, it proceeds to step (9), updates the accumulated value as a parameter stored in RAM 303, and proceeds to step (12).

[0070] On the other hand, in step (10), if the CPU 301 determines that the value of the added value AC exceeds 10000 (assuming the user has set this as the threshold for starting an investment), the CPU 301 displays a message on the display 311 indicating that an investment is in progress (11).

[0071] Next, the CPU 301 determines via the network 21 whether the transfer from the second server device 100 to the managed account has been completed (12). If the CPU 301 determines that the response from the second server device 100 indicates that the transfer to the account has not been completed, it returns to step (9).

[0072] On the other hand, in step (12), if the CPU 301 determines that the transfer from the second server device 100 to the managed account has been completed, and further determines that the CPU 301 has received carbon credit token tickets from the first server device 1 (13), the CPU 301 displays a web page published by the third server device 101 that publishes a green market where the received carbon credit token tickets can be used (14).

[0073] Here, multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N can activate their wallet functions and use their owned cryptocurrencies to conduct commodity transactions at green-offset prices, thereby receiving a service to purchase goods at a discounted unit price.

[0074] Next, the CPU 301 determines whether the multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, the multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, the multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and the multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N have been instructed to terminate the point-earning application (15). If it determines that the instruction is YES, the CPU 301 terminates this process.

[0075] On the other hand, if it is determined in step (15) that no instruction has been given to close the point-earning application, the process returns to step (2).

[0076] Furthermore, due to the different point-earning applications installed on multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, the settings in steps (6) to (8) and (10) above may differ for each user.

[0077] Furthermore, it is possible to share the points earned by each point-earning application among multiple user groups.

[0078] [Data processing by the first server device] Figure 9 is a flowchart showing the data processing of the first server device in the point-earning support system according to this embodiment. (21) to (25) represent the respective steps, and each step is realized by the CPU 13 executing a program stored in the external memory 18.

[0079] When CPU 13 receives notification from the cryptocurrency trading system that it has received carbon credit tokens issued from the third server device 101 to its own cryptocurrency account via the network 21 (21), CPU 13 launches a wallet application owned by the operator of the system (22).

[0080] Next, the CPU 13 retrieves information about the cryptocurrency account managed by the wallet app via the network 21 and displays the amount of the transfer and receipt in cryptocurrency units on the display 17 (23).

[0081] Next, the CPU 13 verifies the user IDs of users who downloaded the provided point-earning application against the user IDs of users who invested in the third server device 101 based on the transferred carbon credit tokens, and issues carbon credit token tickets proportional to the investment amount to multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N (24).

[0082] Next, CPU 13 determines whether it has issued carbon credit token tickets in proportion to the investment amount to multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N (25). If CPU 13 determines that it has issued the tokens, it terminates this process.

[0083] On the other hand, if in step (25) it is determined that carbon credit token tickets proportional to the investment amount have not been issued to multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, the process returns to step (24) and the same process is repeated.

[0084] [Effects of the First Embodiment] According to this embodiment, a system has been established in which points acquired by users when they launch a point-earning application installed on their data terminal are automatically converted into yen and invested in a second server device 100 that funds forest activities, and carbon credits issued from the second server device 100 to the first server device 1 that provides the point-earning application are received in virtual currency. As a result, users operating the data terminal can unconsciously contribute to a carbon-neutral society and acquire green offset tokens that can be used to purchase goods at the green offset price they have earned.

[0085] [Second Embodiment] [The second dynamic flow] Figures 10 to 13 show the second dynamic flow derived from the point-earning support system shown in this embodiment. In Figures 10 to 13, components identical to those shown in Figures 5 and 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0086] In Figure 12, the second server device 100 is configured to integrate renewable energy systems, forestry systems, trading company business systems, and other systems within the CO2 reduction project PR1.

[0087] Each of these systems is seeking buyers for the carbon credits calculated from the CO2 gases it emits.

[0088] The second server device 100, in response to requests from these systems, provides the latest business services that utilize the points earned by each user of the multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N, on which the second server device 100 launches the point-earning application.

[0089] On the other hand, in Figure 14, the system linked to the third server device 101 is diverse and is configured to link events, energy, developers, and infrastructure related to CO2 emissions as higher-level elements, and events can be linked as lower-level elements such as theme parks, entertainment, and other.

[0090] Similarly, the higher-level infrastructure is configured to allow the lower-level elements of rail, airline, and shipping to work together.

[0091] Furthermore, the higher-level and lower-level elements shown in Figures 12 and 13 can also be advertisers to the advertiser server 400 shown in Figure 5.

[0092] [Effects of the second embodiment] According to this embodiment, the system linked with the point-earning support system will expand in scale beyond Japan to become a global infrastructure as CO2 reduction policies progress, enabling it to provide various services according to the contribution of users operating multiple first data terminals 3-1 to 3-N, multiple second data terminals 4-1 to 4-N, multiple third data terminals 5-1 to 5-N, and multiple fourth data terminals 2-1 to 2-N that utilize the point-earning application.

[0093] The present invention can also be realized by supplying a program that implements one or more of the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or device via a network or storage medium, and by a process in which one or more processors in the computer of that system or device read and execute the program. It can also be realized by a circuit (e.g., ASIC) that implements one or more functions.

[0094] The disclosure relating to the present invention described above can be summarized to at least the following:

[0095] (1) A point-earning support system comprising: a first server device that provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform; a plurality of data terminals that connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications; a second server device that manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits linked to NFTs to the first server device; and a third server device that provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, wherein each data terminal comprises an investment means that converts points obtained by executing the point-earning application into yen and electronically transfers them to an account managed by the second server device; a purchase means that receives carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device and purchases goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by the third server device; and the first server device comprises a receiving means that receives carbon credit tokens issued by the second server device.

[0096] (2) The point-earning application is composed of multiple applications, and the points obtained by running each application include points based on the number of steps taken by each user, points based on each user viewing advertisements, points based on each user launching a game application, points based on each user logging in, points based on instructions to activate GPS and search for nearby users, and competitive game points obtained by launching an installed game application.

[0097] (3) The investment means is characterized by investing the acquired points in the second server device based on the application launch time or the number of launches.

[0098] (4) The first server device is characterized by comprising: a calculation means for calculating the contribution of the plurality of data terminals to carbon credit tokens obtained from the second server device; and an assignment means for assigning an environmental contribution index to the carbon credits created with the amount electronically transferred, based on the contribution calculated by the calculation means, to any of the data terminals.

[0099] (5) A point-earning support system and a point-earning support processing method for a point-earning support system in which a first server device provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform, a plurality of data terminals that connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications, a second server device that manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits to the first server device by linking them to NFTs, and a third server device that provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, wherein each data terminal comprises an investment step of converting points obtained by executing the point-earning application into yen and electronically transferring them to an account managed by the second server device, a purchase step of receiving carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device and purchasing goods at green offset prices in the green ticket market provided by the third server device, and the first server device comprises a receiving step of receiving carbon credit tokens issued by the second server device via an account registered with a cryptocurrency exchange. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0100] 1. First server device 100 Second server device 101 Third Server Device 102 Fourth Server Device 1A Point-earning platform 2-1~2-N The fourth data terminal 3-1~3-N First data terminal 4-1~4-N Second data terminal 5-1~5-N Third data terminal

Claims

1. A point-earning support system comprising: a first server device that provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform; multiple data terminals that connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications; a second server device that manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits to the first server device by linking them to NFTs; and a third server device that provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, wherein these three server devices communicate with each other. Each data terminal is: An investment method which involves converting the points obtained by running the aforementioned point-earning application into yen and electronically transferring the funds to an account managed by the second server device, A purchase means for purchasing goods at a green offset price in the green ticket market provided by the third server device, by receiving carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device, Equipped with, The first server device is A receiving means for receiving carbon credit tokens issued from the second server device, A point-earning support system characterized by having the following features.

2. The point-earning application is composed of multiple applications, and the points obtained by executing each application include points based on the number of steps taken by each user, points based on each user viewing advertisements, points based on each user launching a game application, points based on each user logging in, points based on instructions to activate GPS and search for nearby users, and competitive game points obtained by launching an installed game application, as described in claim 1.

3. The point-earning support system according to claim 1, characterized in that the investment means invests acquired points in the second server device based on the app launch time or number of launches.

4. The first server device is A calculation means for calculating the contribution of the multiple data terminals to the carbon credit tokens obtained from the second server device, Based on the contribution calculated by the aforementioned calculation means, an awarding means is provided that converts the amount of carbon credits created by the electronically transferred funds into an environmental contribution index and assigns it to one of the data terminals. The point-earning support system according to claim 1, characterized by comprising the above.

5. A point-earning support system processing method for a point-earning support system, comprising: a first server device that provides point-earning applications with different attributes on a predetermined platform; a plurality of data terminals that connect to the predetermined platform and download the point-earning applications; a second server device that manages funds for cultivating forests that reduce CO2 emissions and issues the generated carbon credits to the first server device by linking them to NFTs; and a third server device that provides trading of goods at carbon offset prices, wherein these three server devices communicate with each other. Each data terminal is: An investment step in which points obtained by running the aforementioned point-earning application are converted into yen and electronically transferred to an account managed by the second server device, A purchase step in which carbon credit rights linked to carbon credit token tickets provided by the first server device are received and goods are purchased at a green offset price in the green ticket market provided by the third server device, Equipped with, The first server device is A point-earning support system and point-earning support processing method, characterized by comprising: a receiving step of receiving carbon credit tokens issued from the second server device via an account registered with a cryptocurrency exchange.

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