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A system that collects and analyzes financial data to provide personalized investment advice and strategies, addressing the challenge of making informed investment decisions by evaluating risk tolerance and adapting to user feedback.

JP2026070914APending Publication Date: 2026-04-28SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
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Patent Type
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SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
Filing Date
2024-10-16
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Modern consumers lack the means to effectively analyze financial information and make optimal investment decisions based on their economic situations, particularly those with insufficient financial knowledge and busy working people, making it difficult to make appropriate investment judgments based on their risk tolerance.

Method used

A system that collects online payment information and financial market data, analyzes spending patterns and investment tendencies, evaluates risk tolerance, and generates personalized financial advice and asset allocation strategies, continuously improving through user feedback.

Benefits of technology

The system accurately grasps users' financial situations and provides tailored financial advice, supporting better investment decisions by dynamically adjusting strategies based on market trends and user feedback.

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Abstract

We provide the system. [Solution] Means of collecting online payment information, Means of obtaining financial market data, A means for analyzing users' spending patterns and investment trends using the aforementioned online payment information and financial market data, A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the aforementioned analysis results, A means for generating personalized financial advice, taking into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and market trends, A means of notifying the user of the aforementioned advice, A system that includes this.
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Technical Field

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[0001] The technology of the present disclosure relates to a system.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a method for controlling a persona chatbot, which is performed by at least one processor, and includes steps of receiving a user utterance, adding the user utterance to a prompt including an instruction sentence related to an explanation of a character of the chatbot, encoding the prompt, and inputting the encoded prompt into a language model to generate a chatbot utterance in response to the user utterance.

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Many modern consumers can access a vast amount of financial information and market trends, but lack the means to effectively analyze them and make optimal financial decisions according to their own economic situations. In particular, there is a problem that it is difficult for generations with insufficient financial knowledge and busy working people to make appropriate investment judgments based on their risk tolerance. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a system for these consumers to effectively understand economic behavior and support wiser financial decisions.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] This invention provides a system that includes means for collecting online payment information and means for acquiring financial market data, and identifies the economic behavior of individual users by analyzing their spending patterns and investment tendencies using this data. Furthermore, it provides a system that supports optimal investment decisions for users by evaluating risk tolerance based on the analysis results and generating personalized financial advice that takes into account the results and market trends. This system also has a function to dynamically propose asset allocation strategies based on the user's investment goals, and can continuously improve advice and investment strategies by collecting user feedback and updating the analysis model.

[0006] "Online payment information" refers to data related to transactions conducted electronically by users, including details such as the date and time, amount, and place of purchase.

[0007] "Financial market data" refers to information about prices and fluctuations in financial markets, such as stock prices, exchange rates, and economic indicators.

[0008] "Spending patterns" refer to trends in how users spend their money, broken down by date, time, and category.

[0009] "Investment trends" refer to trends that show the types of investments a user has made in the past, their risk levels, and the diversity of their investment destinations.

[0010] "Risk tolerance" refers to the level of risk a user is willing to accept in relation to an investment, and it typically depends on an individual's financial situation and investment goals.

[0011] "Personalized financial advice" refers to financial guidance and suggestions tailored to each user's financial situation, investment tendencies, and risk tolerance.

[0012] An "asset allocation strategy" is a plan that determines how to diversify assets based on the user's goals and risk tolerance.

[0013] "Feedback" refers to the act of users providing evaluations and opinions on the services and advice they have received, and this feedback is used to improve the system. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the essential functions of a data processing device and a smart device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and smart glasses according to the second embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and a headset-type terminal according to the third embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the configuration of a data processing system according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the main functions of a data processing device and a robot according to the fourth embodiment. [Figure 9] This shows an emotion map where multiple emotions are mapped. [Figure 10] This shows an emotion map where multiple emotions are mapped. [Figure 11] This is a sequence diagram showing the processing flow of the data processing system in Example 1. [Figure 12] This is a sequence diagram showing the processing flow of the data processing system in Application Example 1. [Figure 13] This is a sequence diagram showing the processing flow of the data processing system in Example 2, which incorporates an emotion engine. [Figure 14]It is a sequence diagram showing the processing flow of a data processing system in Application Example 2 when a sentiment engine is combined.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of a system according to the technology of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0016] First, the terms used in the following description will be explained.

[0017] In the following embodiments, a processor with a reference number (hereinafter simply referred to as "processor") may be a single arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple arithmetic units. Also, the processor may be a single type of arithmetic unit or a combination of multiple types of arithmetic units. Examples of arithmetic units include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GPGPU (General-Purpose computing on Graphics Processing Units), an APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), and the like.

[0018] In the following embodiments, a RAM (Random Access Memory) with a reference number is a memory in which information is temporarily stored and is used as a work memory by the processor.

[0019] In the following embodiments, a storage with a reference number is one or more non-volatile storage devices that store various programs and various parameters, etc. Examples of non-volatile storage devices include flash memory (SSD (Solid State Drive)), magnetic disks (e.g., hard disks), or magnetic tapes, etc.

[0020] In the following embodiments, the signed communication interface (I / F) is an interface that includes a communication processor and an antenna, etc. The communication interface manages communication between multiple computers. Examples of communication standards applicable to the communication interface include wireless communication standards such as 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication System), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0021] In the following embodiments, "A and / or B" is synonymous with "at least one of A and B." That is, "A and / or B" means that it may be A alone, or B alone, or a combination of A and B. Furthermore, in this specification, the same concept as "A and / or B" applies when expressing three or more things linked by "and / or."

[0022] [First Embodiment]

[0023] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the data processing system 10 includes a data processing device 12 and a smart device 14. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0025] The data processing device 12 comprises a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication interface 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" related to the technology of this disclosure. The computer 22 comprises a processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32. The processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication interface 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication interface 26 is connected to a network 54. An example of the network 54 is a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0026] The smart device 14 comprises a computer 36, a reception device 38, an output device 40, a camera 42, and a communication interface 44. The computer 36 comprises a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The reception device 38, output device 40, and camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0027] The reception device 38 is equipped with a touch panel 38A and a microphone 38B, etc., and receives user input. The touch panel 38A receives user input by detecting contact with an object (e.g., a pen or finger). The microphone 38B receives user input by detecting the user's voice. The control unit 46A transmits data indicating the user input received by the touch panel 38A and microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the data indicating the user input.

[0028] The output device 40 includes a display 40A and a speaker 40B, and presents data to the user 20 by outputting the data in a form perceptible to the user 20 (e.g., audio and / or text). The display 40A displays visible information such as text and images according to instructions from the processor 46. The speaker 40B outputs audio according to instructions from the processor 46. The camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system such as a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor.

[0029] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various types of information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54.

[0030] Figure 2 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart device 14.

[0031] As shown in Figure 2, in the data processing device 12, a specific processing is performed by the processor 28. A specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32. The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" related to the technology of this disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 according to the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0032] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0033] In the smart device 14, the processor 46 performs the reception output processing. The storage 50 stores the reception output program 60. The reception output program 60 is used in conjunction with a specific processing program 56 by the data processing system 10. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0034] Next, the specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the smart device 14 as the "terminal".

[0035] As one embodiment of the present invention, a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies is described. This system consists of three main components: a server, a terminal, and a user, each functioning according to its respective role.

[0036] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. This information is securely transferred via API and stored on the server. Online payment information includes detailed data about specific transactions made by users using electronic payments. Financial market data includes economic indicators showing trends in the stock market and foreign exchange market.

[0037] Next, the server uses generative AI to analyze the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies based on this data. This analysis employs clustering algorithms to identify the user's typical economic activities. For example, the server detects that user X spends frequently on a particular product category and finds that user Y tends to prefer purchasing high-risk investment products.

[0038] Subsequently, the server evaluates each user's risk tolerance based on these analysis results. This evaluation takes into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This clarifies the level of risk the user can tolerate.

[0039] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the user's risk tolerance and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and presented to them via email or app notifications. For example, the server might offer specific advice such as, "Current market risks are increasing, so consider shifting to safe assets."

[0040] Furthermore, the server automatically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and risk tolerance. This proposal utilizes a simulation model, presenting the optimal asset allocation based on predicted market scenarios.

[0041] Users can receive financial advice and investment strategies from the server and adjust their financial actions accordingly. They can also contribute to system improvements by submitting feedback. This feedback is analyzed by the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service.

[0042] In this way, this system accurately grasps the user's financial situation and provides appropriate financial advice, thereby supporting better financial decisions.

[0043] The following describes the processing flow.

[0044] Step 1:

[0045] The server collects online payment information via APIs and obtains financial market data. This information is stored in secure data storage and serves as the basis for subsequent analysis processes.

[0046] Step 2:

[0047] The server uses data cleaning algorithms to detect missing or outlier values ​​in the retrieved data and correct or remove them. This results in a reliable dataset.

[0048] Step 3:

[0049] The server uses generative AI to analyze the user's economic behavior. This analysis includes clustering of spending patterns and identifying investment tendencies, thereby forming a profile of the user's economic activity.

[0050] Step 4:

[0051] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their past financial history and current market data. This assessment indicates how much risk the user is willing to take.

[0052] Step 5:

[0053] The server generates personalized financial advice. This advice is sent to the user's device and received as a notification. For example, it might make a specific suggestion such as, "The stock market is volatile, so consider moving your funds into bonds."

[0054] Step 6:

[0055] The server applies a simulation model based on the user's investment goals to propose an asset allocation strategy. The proposed strategy corresponds to the predicted market scenario.

[0056] Step 7:

[0057] Users adjust their financial activities based on the advice and strategies provided and provide feedback to the system as needed. This feedback is used to improve the service.

[0058] Step 8:

[0059] The server collects user feedback and updates the model of the generative AI. This process improves the accuracy of the advice and enables the delivery of more effective services.

[0060] (Example 1)

[0061] Next, we will describe Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart device 14 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0062] Providing accurate financial advice based on users' economic behavior requires effectively analyzing vast amounts of data and proposing optimal investment strategies for each individual user. However, current systems have limitations in data analysis accuracy and personalization, posing a challenge in fully meeting the individual financial needs of users.

[0063] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0064] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting payment-related information via a communication network, means for acquiring economic market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative model. This makes it possible to provide highly accurate financial advice and investment strategies tailored to the individual needs of the user.

[0065] A "communication network" is an infrastructure that connects multiple electronic devices in order to send and receive information.

[0066] "Payment-related information" refers to a collection of detailed information about transactions and electronic payments made by a user.

[0067] "Economic market information" refers to data that shows trends and indicators related to the stock market, foreign exchange market, and other financial markets.

[0068] A "generative model" is a type of algorithm that uses machine learning to extract patterns from large amounts of data and perform inference and prediction.

[0069] "Spending characteristics" refer to the characteristics that indicate the consumption behavior and purchasing tendencies of individual users.

[0070] "Investment behavior" refers to the actions that indicate the tendencies of choices and decision-making related to investments that users make.

[0071] "Highly accurate financial advice" refers to accurate and personalized financial recommendations based on a user's individual financial situation and risk tolerance.

[0072] An "investment strategy" refers to an asset management policy or plan that is developed based on the user's risk profile and market trends.

[0073] This invention is a system that analyzes users' economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system utilizes servers, terminals, and users as its main components.

[0074] The server collects payment-related and economic market information via the communication network. Specifically, it receives data in JSON format using APIs from payment providers and financial data providers and stores it in the appropriate database. This server is equipped with hardware to execute various algorithms and a software environment to run generative AI models.

[0075] The server utilizes a generative AI model to analyze the collected data. This generative AI model employs techniques such as clustering algorithms to analyze users' spending characteristics and investment behavior. Through this analysis, trends in users' spending patterns and investment tendencies are identified, and their risk tolerance is assessed.

[0076] Furthermore, the server generates personalized financial advice based on the analysis results. For example, the generating AI model receives a prompt such as: "Please input the user's spending data for the past 6 months and market trend data to generate optimal asset allocation and personalized financial advice."

[0077] The generated advice is sent to the user's device by the server. The device then presents the advice to the user via email or application notifications.

[0078] Users can receive the provided financial advice and adjust their specific financial actions accordingly. Furthermore, user feedback is sent to the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service. In this way, the system accurately understands the user's financial situation and supports better investment decisions.

[0079] The flow of the specific processing in Example 1 will be explained using Figure 11.

[0080] Step 1:

[0081] The server collects data from payment providers and financial data providers via APIs. It receives payment-related information and economic market information as input. The server securely retrieves this data in JSON format and stores it in a secure database. This process involves setting up authentication credentials and endpoints for data collection and scheduling periodic data updates.

[0082] Step 2:

[0083] The server cleanses the collected data and prepares it for analysis. It uses payment-related information and economic market data stored in a database as input. The server imputes missing values ​​and standardizes the format to generate a clean dataset. Next, it performs statistical analysis on the cleansed data and calculates basic economic indicators. The output is a formatted dataset that can be used for analytical models.

[0084] Step 3:

[0085] The server analyzes users' spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative AI model. A cleaned dataset is used as input. The server executes a clustering algorithm to identify users' consumption trends and investment tendencies. Specifically, each item in the dataset is mapped to a multidimensional feature space, and similar data are grouped together. This analysis identifies typical economic activity patterns of users. The output provides analysis results data for each user.

[0086] Step 4:

[0087] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. It uses the user's analysis data as input. The server executes an algorithm that calculates a risk score, taking into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This process generates a risk profile for each user. The output is an individual risk score.

[0088] Step 5:

[0089] The server generates personalized financial advice for each user. It uses risk score and market trend data as input. The server employs a generation AI model to create prompts and then generates advice based on those prompts. For example, it might generate advice such as, "Based on current market analysis, consider specific measures to mitigate risk." The output is personalized financial advice tailored to each user.

[0090] Step 6:

[0091] The server sends the generated advice to the user's device. The generated financial advice is used as input. The server delivers the advice to the user via email or mobile app notifications. The advice is displayed on the user's device as output. The user can use this to adjust their financial actions.

[0092] (Application Example 1)

[0093] Next, we will explain Application Example 1. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart device 14 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0094] In today's economic environment, it has become common for consumers to purchase a wide variety of goods and services online, but financial management, such as optimizing spending and investments, is often not adequately implemented. In particular, it is difficult for consumers to obtain appropriate advice based on their individual consumption behavior, making it challenging to reduce unnecessary spending or make safe and effective investments.

[0095] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0096] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online payment data, means for acquiring financial market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies using the online payment data and financial market information. This makes it possible to provide personalized savings advice and investment strategies based on the user's consumption behavior.

[0097] "Online payment data" refers to information about financial transactions conducted over the internet, specifically including details such as the date and time of the transaction, the amount, and the trading partner.

[0098] "Financial market information" refers to data on economic indicators and market trends in markets such as the stock market and foreign exchange market, which allows us to understand trends in economic activity.

[0099] "Spending patterns" refer to the trends in a user's daily purchasing and payment behavior, and are analyzed based on factors such as time, amount, and items purchased.

[0100] "Investment tendencies" refer to the patterns of how users allocate their funds to investment products, based on criteria and objectives, and are influenced by risk tolerance and past investment history.

[0101] "Risk tolerance" refers to a measure of how much risk a user is willing to accept in an investment, and is assessed based on economic conditions and the individual's financial situation.

[0102] "Personalized financial advice" refers to customized financial advice created considering each user's characteristics and financial situation, and is provided to support more accurate decision-making.

[0103] A "communication terminal" refers to a device that sends and receives data between a user and a server, and includes smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.

[0104] "Consumption behavior" refers to the actions of individuals or groups in purchasing and consuming goods and services, and is the basic unit of economic activity.

[0105] To implement this invention, it is necessary to construct a system in which a server, a communication terminal, and a user are the main components. The server collects online payment data and financial market information via an API and securely stores it in a database. The online payment data includes the date and time, amount, trading partner, and category of transactions made by the user. The financial market information includes indicators showing market trends such as stocks and foreign exchange.

[0106] The server performs data analysis using programming languages ​​such as Python and the scikit-learn library. Specifically, it analyzes users' spending patterns and investment tendencies using clustering algorithms and generates personalized financial advice using a generative AI model. When evaluating a user's risk tolerance, it takes into account their past investment history and asset situation to create appropriate advice.

[0107] Next, the communication terminal runs an application designed using React Native and notifies the user of advice received from the server via push notifications. By adopting the Firebase platform, real-time information delivery is possible, allowing users to take action more quickly.

[0108] For example, if a user tends to spend more at the end of the month, the app might send advice such as, "Save money in the first half of the month to prevent overspending at the end of the month." An example of a prompt for the generating AI model would be, "Analyze the user's spending data for this month and generate personalized saving advice."

[0109] This allows users to manage their spending and investments appropriately through the system, resulting in more effective financial decisions.

[0110] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 1 will be explained using Figure 12.

[0111] Step 1:

[0112] The server collects online payment data via an API. The input is transaction information provided by the user's payment system, and the output is stored in a structured database. The server receives transaction data, including fields such as date, amount, and trading partner, and organizes and stores it in the database.

[0113] Step 2:

[0114] The server also collects financial market information via APIs. The input is market indicator data received from market information providers, and this information is stored in a separate database as output. This information includes major currency exchange rates and stock market indices.

[0115] Step 3:

[0116] The server performs data analysis based on collected online payment data and financial market information. The input consists of historical transaction data and market information, and the output is clustering results representing users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. The server uses the scikit-learn clustering algorithm to analyze user data.

[0117] Step 4:

[0118] The server uses a generative AI model based on clustering results to assess the user's risk tolerance and generate personalized financial advice. The generative AI model receives prompts and creates appropriate advice. Inputs are the analysis results and model prompts, and output is the generated financial advice.

[0119] Step 5:

[0120] The device uses push notifications to inform the user of financial advice received from the server. The input is generated advice from the server, received through the React Native app, and the output is a notification displayed to the user. This allows the user to receive advice in real time.

[0121] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotions may be incorporated. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may use the emotion identification model 59 to estimate the user's emotions and perform identification processing using the user's emotions.

[0122] One embodiment of the present invention describes a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system has a server, a terminal, and a user as its main components and incorporates an emotion engine to realize a unique feedback function.

[0123] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. Online payment information includes data on transactions made electronically by users, while financial market data includes the latest stock prices and economic indicators. This data is thoroughly refined and used in subsequent processing.

[0124] Next, the server uses a dedicated emotion engine to collect user emotion data. This emotion data is collected through applications and sensors on the user's device. For example, the emotion engine records indicators of stress and comfort levels the user experiences on their device.

[0125] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns, investment tendencies, and collected emotional states. This includes classifying consumer behavior using clustering algorithms. Furthermore, emotional data obtained by the emotion engine is added to the analysis of economic behavior, resulting in more accurate analysis results. For example, if user X tends to avoid certain investments when they perceive risk, this behavioral pattern emerges as an important analysis result.

[0126] Subsequently, the server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, not only regular financial data but also emotional data is considered. For example, if the emotional state is negative, a more conservative risk assessment is performed than usual.

[0127] The server generates personalized financial advice, taking into account these risk assessments and real-time market trends. The generated advice is notified to the user's device and may include prompts for specific investment actions or portfolio changes. Furthermore, advice utilizing sentiment data may be offered, such as "Considering your recent stress levels, we recommend low-risk, stable investments."

[0128] The asset allocation strategy transmitted to the device is also designed based on dynamically generated scenarios that respond to the user's investment goals and emotional state. For example, if user Y is feeling anxious about the market, an allocation to safer assets will be recommended.

[0129] In this way, users can optimize their financial actions by referring to advice and strategies provided by the server, while also taking into account their subjective emotional state. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously improve, supporting users in making better financial decisions.

[0130] The following describes the processing flow.

[0131] Step 1:

[0132] The server uses APIs to collect online payment information and acquire financial market data. This data is stored securely with security in mind and prepared for analysis.

[0133] Step 2:

[0134] The device monitors the user's emotional state in real time through an emotion engine and sends relevant data to a server. This data includes measurements indicating the user's stress level, sense of well-being, and other factors.

[0135] Step 3:

[0136] The server preprocesses the acquired online payment information, financial market data, and sentiment data, correcting for outliers and missing values. The cleaned data is then converted into a format suitable for analysis.

[0137] Step 4:

[0138] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. This includes clustering of consumer behavior, and emotional data is specifically valued as a factor influencing users' investment behavior.

[0139] Step 5:

[0140] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their financial history and emotional state. In addition to standard financial data, emotional states provided by the emotion engine are also considered to create a more sophisticated risk profile.

[0141] Step 6:

[0142] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the risk tolerance assessment and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and notified. Specifically, it might say something like, "Considering your recent emotional state and market fluctuations, we recommend safe investments."

[0143] Step 7:

[0144] The server proposes a dynamic asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and current emotional state. This strategy is optimized according to the predicted market scenario. If the user is feeling anxious, a higher proportion of safe-haven assets will be allocated.

[0145] Step 8:

[0146] Users adjust their financial actions based on the financial advice and asset allocation strategies they receive. They also send feedback to the system as needed, contributing to further improvements to the advice.

[0147] Step 9:

[0148] The server collects user feedback and updates the generated AI model. This feedback process improves the quality of advice and continuously enhances the system.

[0149] (Example 2)

[0150] Next, we will describe Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the smart device 14 as the "terminal".

[0151] This invention aims to solve the problem that conventional financial advice systems are limited to analysis based on economic data and cannot provide personalized financial advice that takes into account the user's emotional state. Furthermore, there has been a problem in that it is difficult to propose the optimal financial strategy for the user because the analysis that integrates the user's real-time economic behavior and changes in their emotional state is insufficient.

[0152] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 2 is realized by the following means.

[0153] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online transaction information, means for acquiring market data, means for analyzing the user's economic behavior patterns and investment tendencies using the online transaction information and market data, and means for acquiring the user's emotional state data and adding it to the analysis. This enables more precise analysis that takes emotional data into account and the provision of personalized financial proposals.

[0154] "Online transaction information" refers to data related to transactions conducted electronically by users, including credit card payment history and online banking transaction history.

[0155] "Market data" refers to data obtained from financial markets, including the latest stock prices, exchange rates, and economic indicators.

[0156] "Economic behavior patterns" refer to data that shows users' consumption tendencies and investment styles, indicating how users manage and invest their funds.

[0157] "Emotional state data" refers to data that indicates the user's psychological state, and includes indicators such as stress levels and feelings of security.

[0158] "Personalized financial recommendations" refer to investment advice and strategies designed based on an individual user's risk tolerance and emotional state.

[0159] This invention relates to a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state to provide personalized financial recommendations. To this end, the server acquires market data from financial markets and collects online trading information to analyze the user's economic behavior patterns. Specifically, the server acquires market data such as stock prices and exchange rates from public financial data provider APIs and also collects user trading information from electronic trading platforms. This data is processed on the cloud and stored in a database.

[0160] Furthermore, the device collects data on the user's emotional state by using emotion sensors built into smartphones and wearable devices. This utilizes heart rate monitoring and facial recognition technology, making it possible to understand the user's psychological state in real time.

[0161] The server analyzes the collected data in detail using a generating AI model. This model uses clustering algorithms to classify users' consumption behavior and neural networks to analyze their emotional states. This allows for a more accurate assessment of users' risk tolerance and generates personalized financial recommendations. A specific example of advice might be, "Based on your recent emotional state, consider investing in low-risk, fixed-income assets." Such recommendations are immediately communicated to the user via their device.

[0162] For example, if a user is feeling anxious due to market fluctuations, the server might send a financial suggestion to the terminal such as, "Considering your stress level, we recommend investing in safe assets." An example of a prompt might be, "Suggest a low-risk investment strategy for investors with high stress levels." In this way, users can choose a financial strategy that takes their emotional state into account.

[0163] The flow of the specific processing in Example 2 will be explained using Figure 13.

[0164] Step 1:

[0165] The server collects financial market data and online trading information. It receives real-time data from financial market data provider APIs and electronic trading platforms as input. This data, including stock prices, exchange rates, and trading history, is stored in a database. The output is a formatted market dataset for analysis.

[0166] Step 2:

[0167] The device collects data on the user's emotional state through emotion sensors and applications. Specifically, it analyzes facial expressions using the smartphone's camera and acquires data from the heart rate sensor of a wearable device. The input is raw data from the sensors, which is converted into an analyzable emotion index and sent to the server. The output is an index representing the user's psychological state.

[0168] Step 3:

[0169] The server uses a generative AI model to analyze users' online trading information, financial market data, and emotional state data. The input is the dataset obtained from Step 1 and Step 2. Based on this, clustering of consumption patterns and analysis of emotional states are performed, and investment trends are classified by the generative AI model. The output is an individualized user economic behavior and emotional profile.

[0170] Step 4:

[0171] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, it combines the user's past investment behavior data and sentiment data and applies a risk assessment model. The inputs are the user profile from step 3 and real-time market conditions. The output is the user-specific risk tolerance assessment result.

[0172] Step 5:

[0173] The server uses a generative AI model to generate personalized financial recommendations based on the user's emotional state and risk tolerance. Here, prompts are used to guide the AI ​​in creating specific recommendations. The inputs are the evaluation results from step 4 and market data. The output is investment advice tailored to the user.

[0174] Step 6:

[0175] The device notifies the user of financial proposals received from the server. Here, the device's notification API is used to immediately present advice to the user. The input is the financial proposal sent from the server. The output is specific investment advice displayed on the user's screen.

[0176] Step 7:

[0177] Users review the advice provided through their devices and decide on their investment actions. Users provide feedback to the server, contributing to the improvement of the generated AI model. Input consists of user feedback and real-world investment data. Output is data used to improve the accuracy of future advice.

[0178] (Application Example 2)

[0179] Next, we will explain application example 2. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart device 14 will be referred to as the "terminal." We are sorry, but we cannot fulfill that request.

[0180] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. We cannot respond to Est.

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[0183] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 2 will be explained using Figure 14.

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[0185] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart device 14. In the smart device 14, the control unit 46A causes the output device 40 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 38B acquires audio indicating user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating user input acquired by the microphone 38B to the data processing device 12. In the data processing device 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0186] Data generation model 58 is a so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). An example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (registered trademark) (Internet search).<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (registered trademark) (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0187] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the specific processing may also be performed by the smart device 14.

[0188] [Second Embodiment]

[0189] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 210 according to the second embodiment.

[0190] As shown in Figure 3, the data processing system 210 includes a data processing device 12 and smart glasses 214. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0191] The data processing device 12 comprises a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication interface 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" related to the technology of this disclosure. The computer 22 comprises a processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32. The processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication interface 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication interface 26 is connected to a network 54. An example of the network 54 is a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0192] The smart glasses 214 include a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, and a communication interface 44. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, speaker 240, and camera 42 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0193] The microphone 238 receives voice signals from the user 20 and receives instructions from the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice signals from the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio according to the instructions from the processor 46.

[0194] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the area around the user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by a field of view equivalent to the width of a typical healthy person's field of vision).

[0195] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54. The exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 using communication interfaces 44 and 26 is performed in a secure manner.

[0196] Figure 4 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the smart glasses 214. As shown in Figure 4, the data processing device 12 performs specific processing using the processor 28. The storage 32 stores the specific processing program 56.

[0197] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" relating to the technology of this disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0198] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0199] In the smart glasses 214, the processor 46 performs the reception output processing. The storage 50 stores the reception output program 60. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0200] Next, the identification processing performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal".

[0201] As one embodiment of the present invention, a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies is described. This system consists of three main components: a server, a terminal, and a user, each functioning according to its respective role.

[0202] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. This information is securely transferred via API and stored on the server. Online payment information includes detailed data about specific transactions made by users using electronic payments. Financial market data includes economic indicators showing trends in the stock market and foreign exchange market.

[0203] Next, the server uses generative AI to analyze the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies based on this data. This analysis employs clustering algorithms to identify the user's typical economic activities. For example, the server detects that user X spends frequently on a particular product category and finds that user Y tends to prefer purchasing high-risk investment products.

[0204] Subsequently, the server evaluates each user's risk tolerance based on these analysis results. This evaluation takes into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This clarifies the level of risk the user can tolerate.

[0205] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the user's risk tolerance and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and presented to them via email or app notifications. For example, the server might offer specific advice such as, "Current market risks are increasing, so consider shifting to safe assets."

[0206] Furthermore, the server automatically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and risk tolerance. This proposal utilizes a simulation model, presenting the optimal asset allocation based on predicted market scenarios.

[0207] Users can receive financial advice and investment strategies from the server and adjust their financial actions accordingly. They can also contribute to system improvements by submitting feedback. This feedback is analyzed by the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service.

[0208] In this way, this system accurately grasps the user's financial situation and provides appropriate financial advice, thereby supporting better financial decisions.

[0209] The following describes the processing flow.

[0210] Step 1:

[0211] The server collects online payment information via APIs and obtains financial market data. This information is stored in secure data storage and serves as the basis for subsequent analysis processes.

[0212] Step 2:

[0213] The server uses data cleaning algorithms to detect missing or outlier values ​​in the retrieved data and correct or remove them. This results in a reliable dataset.

[0214] Step 3:

[0215] The server uses generative AI to analyze the user's economic behavior. This analysis includes clustering of spending patterns and identifying investment tendencies, thereby forming a profile of the user's economic activity.

[0216] Step 4:

[0217] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their past financial history and current market data. This assessment indicates how much risk the user is willing to take.

[0218] Step 5:

[0219] The server generates personalized financial advice. This advice is sent to the user's device and received as a notification. For example, it might make a specific suggestion such as, "The stock market is volatile, so consider moving your funds into bonds."

[0220] Step 6:

[0221] The server applies a simulation model based on the user's investment goals to propose an asset allocation strategy. The proposed strategy corresponds to the predicted market scenario.

[0222] Step 7:

[0223] Users adjust their financial activities based on the advice and strategies provided and provide feedback to the system as needed. This feedback is used to improve the service.

[0224] Step 8:

[0225] The server collects user feedback and updates the model of the generative AI. This process improves the accuracy of the advice and enables the delivery of more effective services.

[0226] (Example 1)

[0227] Next, we will describe Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0228] Providing accurate financial advice based on users' economic behavior requires effectively analyzing vast amounts of data and proposing optimal investment strategies for each individual user. However, current systems have limitations in data analysis accuracy and personalization, posing a challenge in fully meeting the individual financial needs of users.

[0229] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0230] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting payment-related information via a communication network, means for acquiring economic market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative model. This makes it possible to provide highly accurate financial advice and investment strategies tailored to the individual needs of the user.

[0231] A "communication network" is an infrastructure that connects multiple electronic devices in order to send and receive information.

[0232] "Payment-related information" refers to a collection of detailed information about transactions and electronic payments made by a user.

[0233] "Economic market information" refers to data that shows trends and indicators related to the stock market, foreign exchange market, and other financial markets.

[0234] A "generative model" is a type of algorithm that uses machine learning to extract patterns from large amounts of data and perform inference and prediction.

[0235] "Spending characteristics" refer to the characteristics that indicate the consumption behavior and purchasing tendencies of individual users.

[0236] "Investment behavior" refers to the actions that indicate the tendencies of choices and decision-making related to investments that users make.

[0237] "Highly accurate financial advice" refers to accurate and personalized financial recommendations based on a user's individual financial situation and risk tolerance.

[0238] An "investment strategy" refers to an asset management policy or plan that is developed based on the user's risk profile and market trends.

[0239] This invention is a system that analyzes users' economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system utilizes servers, terminals, and users as its main components.

[0240] The server collects payment-related and economic market information via the communication network. Specifically, it receives data in JSON format using APIs from payment providers and financial data providers and stores it in the appropriate database. This server is equipped with hardware to execute various algorithms and a software environment to run generative AI models.

[0241] The server utilizes a generative AI model to analyze the collected data. This generative AI model employs techniques such as clustering algorithms to analyze users' spending characteristics and investment behavior. Through this analysis, trends in users' spending patterns and investment tendencies are identified, and their risk tolerance is assessed.

[0242] Furthermore, the server generates personalized financial advice based on the analysis results. For example, the generating AI model receives a prompt such as: "Please input the user's spending data for the past 6 months and market trend data to generate optimal asset allocation and personalized financial advice."

[0243] The generated advice is sent to the user's device by the server. The device then presents the advice to the user via email or application notifications.

[0244] Users can receive the provided financial advice and adjust their specific financial actions accordingly. Furthermore, user feedback is sent to the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service. In this way, the system accurately understands the user's financial situation and supports better investment decisions.

[0245] The flow of the specific processing in Example 1 will be explained using Figure 11.

[0246] Step 1:

[0247] The server collects data from payment providers and financial data providers via APIs. It receives payment-related information and economic market information as input. The server securely retrieves this data in JSON format and stores it in a secure database. This process involves setting up authentication credentials and endpoints for data collection and scheduling periodic data updates.

[0248] Step 2:

[0249] The server cleanses the collected data and prepares it for analysis. It uses payment-related information and economic market data stored in a database as input. The server imputes missing values ​​and standardizes the format to generate a clean dataset. Next, it performs statistical analysis on the cleansed data and calculates basic economic indicators. The output is a formatted dataset that can be used for analytical models.

[0250] Step 3:

[0251] The server analyzes users' spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative AI model. A cleaned dataset is used as input. The server executes a clustering algorithm to identify users' consumption trends and investment tendencies. Specifically, each item in the dataset is mapped to a multidimensional feature space, and similar data are grouped together. This analysis identifies typical economic activity patterns of users. The output provides analysis results data for each user.

[0252] Step 4:

[0253] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. It uses the user's analysis data as input. The server executes an algorithm that calculates a risk score, taking into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This process generates a risk profile for each user. The output is an individual risk score.

[0254] Step 5:

[0255] The server generates personalized financial advice for each user. It uses risk score and market trend data as input. The server employs a generation AI model to create prompts and then generates advice based on those prompts. For example, it might generate advice such as, "Based on current market analysis, consider specific measures to mitigate risk." The output is personalized financial advice tailored to each user.

[0256] Step 6:

[0257] The server sends the generated advice to the user's device. The generated financial advice is used as input. The server delivers the advice to the user via email or mobile app notifications. The advice is displayed on the user's device as output. The user can use this to adjust their financial actions.

[0258] (Application Example 1)

[0259] Next, we will explain Application Example 1. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0260] In today's economic environment, it has become common for consumers to purchase a wide variety of goods and services online, but financial management, such as optimizing spending and investments, is often not adequately implemented. In particular, it is difficult for consumers to obtain appropriate advice based on their individual consumption behavior, making it challenging to reduce unnecessary spending or make safe and effective investments.

[0261] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0262] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online payment data, means for acquiring financial market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies using the online payment data and financial market information. This makes it possible to provide personalized savings advice and investment strategies based on the user's consumption behavior.

[0263] "Online payment data" refers to information about financial transactions conducted over the internet, specifically including details such as the date and time of the transaction, the amount, and the trading partner.

[0264] "Financial market information" refers to data on economic indicators and market trends in markets such as the stock market and foreign exchange market, which allows us to understand trends in economic activity.

[0265] "Spending patterns" refer to the trends in a user's daily purchasing and payment behavior, and are analyzed based on factors such as time, amount, and items purchased.

[0266] "Investment tendencies" refer to the patterns of how users allocate their funds to investment products, based on criteria and objectives, and are influenced by risk tolerance and past investment history.

[0267] "Risk tolerance" refers to a measure of how much risk a user is willing to accept in an investment, and is assessed based on economic conditions and the individual's financial situation.

[0268] "Personalized financial advice" refers to customized financial advice created considering each user's characteristics and financial situation, and is provided to support more accurate decision-making.

[0269] A "communication terminal" refers to a device that sends and receives data between a user and a server, and includes smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.

[0270] "Consumption behavior" refers to the actions of individuals or groups in purchasing and consuming goods and services, and is the basic unit of economic activity.

[0271] To implement this invention, it is necessary to construct a system in which a server, a communication terminal, and a user are the main components. The server collects online payment data and financial market information via an API and securely stores it in a database. The online payment data includes the date and time, amount, trading partner, and category of transactions made by the user. The financial market information includes indicators showing market trends such as stocks and foreign exchange.

[0272] The server performs data analysis using programming languages ​​such as Python and the scikit-learn library. Specifically, it analyzes users' spending patterns and investment tendencies using clustering algorithms and generates personalized financial advice using a generative AI model. When evaluating a user's risk tolerance, it takes into account their past investment history and asset situation to create appropriate advice.

[0273] Next, the communication terminal runs an application designed using React Native and notifies the user of advice received from the server via push notifications. By adopting the Firebase platform, real-time information delivery is possible, allowing users to take action more quickly.

[0274] For example, if a user tends to spend more at the end of the month, the app might send advice such as, "Save money in the first half of the month to prevent overspending at the end of the month." An example of a prompt for the generating AI model would be, "Analyze the user's spending data for this month and generate personalized saving advice."

[0275] This allows users to manage their spending and investments appropriately through the system, resulting in more effective financial decisions.

[0276] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 1 will be explained using Figure 12.

[0277] Step 1:

[0278] The server collects online payment data via an API. The input is transaction information provided by the user's payment system and is saved in a structured database as output. The server receives transaction data including fields such as date, amount, and recipient, and organizes and stores it in the database.

[0279] Step 2:

[0280] The server also collects financial market information from the API. The input is market indicator data received from a market information provider service, and this information is saved in another database as output. The information includes exchange rates of major currencies and indices of the stock market, etc.

[0281] Step 3:

[0282] The server performs data analysis based on the collected online payment data and financial market information. The input is past transaction data and market information, and the output is clustering results representing the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies. The server uses the clustering algorithm of scikit-learn to analyze the user's data.

[0283] Step 4:

[0284] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance and generates personalized financial advice using a generated AI model based on the clustering results. The generated AI model receives a prompt text and creates appropriate advice. The input is the analysis result and the model prompt, and the output is the generated financial advice.

[0285] Step 5:

[0286] The terminal notifies the user of the financial advice received from the server using the push notification function. The input is the generated advice from the server, which is received through the React Native app and presented as a notification to the user. This enables the user to obtain advice in real time.

[0287] Furthermore, an emotion engine for estimating the user's emotions may be combined. That is, the specific processing unit 290 may estimate the user's emotions using the emotion identification model 59 and perform specific processing using the user's emotions.

[0288] As an embodiment of the present invention, a system for analyzing the user's economic behavior and emotional state and providing personalized financial advice and investment strategies will be described. This system has three main components: a server, a terminal, and a user, and incorporates an emotion engine to realize a unique feedback function.

[0289] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. The online payment information includes data related to the transactions the user has conducted electronically, and the financial market data includes the latest stock prices and economic indicators. These data are thoroughly refined and utilized in subsequent processing.

[0290] Next, the server collects the user's emotion data using a dedicated emotion engine. The emotion data is collected through the applications and sensors on the device used by the user. For example, indicators showing the stress or sense of security felt by the user on the terminal are recorded by the emotion engine.

[0291] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns, investment tendencies, and collected emotional states. This includes classifying consumer behavior using clustering algorithms. Furthermore, emotional data obtained by the emotion engine is added to the analysis of economic behavior, resulting in more accurate analysis results. For example, if user X tends to avoid certain investments when they perceive risk, this behavioral pattern emerges as an important analysis result.

[0292] Subsequently, the server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, not only regular financial data but also emotional data is considered. For example, if the emotional state is negative, a more conservative risk assessment is performed than usual.

[0293] The server generates personalized financial advice, taking into account these risk assessments and real-time market trends. The generated advice is notified to the user's device and may include prompts for specific investment actions or portfolio changes. Furthermore, advice utilizing sentiment data may be offered, such as "Considering your recent stress levels, we recommend low-risk, stable investments."

[0294] The asset allocation strategy transmitted to the device is also designed based on dynamically generated scenarios that respond to the user's investment goals and emotional state. For example, if user Y is feeling anxious about the market, an allocation to safer assets will be recommended.

[0295] In this way, users can optimize their financial actions by referring to advice and strategies provided by the server, while also taking into account their subjective emotional state. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously improve, supporting users in making better financial decisions.

[0296] The following describes the processing flow.

[0297] Step 1:

[0298] The server collects online payment information using an API and obtains financial market data. These data are securely stored considering security and prepared for analysis.

[0299] Step 2:

[0300] The terminal monitors the user's emotional state in real time through an emotion engine and sends relevant data to the server. This data includes measurement values indicating the user's stress level, degree of reassurance, etc.

[0301] Step 3:

[0302] The server preprocesses the obtained online payment information, financial market data, and emotional data, and corrects outliers and missing values. The cleaned data is converted into a form suitable for analysis.

[0303] Step 4:

[0304] The server uses generative AI to analyze the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies. This includes clustering of consumption behaviors, and emotional data is specifically evaluated as a variable factor influencing the user's investment behavior.

[0305] Step 5:

[0306] The server evaluates the risk tolerance based on the user's economic history and emotional state. In addition to normal financial data, the emotional state provided by the emotion engine is also considered, and a more refined risk profile is created.

[0307] Step 6:

[0308] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the evaluation result of the risk tolerance and market trends. This advice is sent to and notified to the user's terminal. Specifically, advice such as "Considering your recent emotional state and market fluctuations, we recommend safe investments" is provided.

[0309] Step 7:

[0310] The server proposes a dynamic asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and current emotional state. This strategy is optimized according to the predicted market scenario. If the user is feeling anxious, a higher proportion of safe-haven assets will be allocated.

[0311] Step 8:

[0312] Users adjust their financial actions based on the financial advice and asset allocation strategies they receive. They also send feedback to the system as needed, contributing to further improvements to the advice.

[0313] Step 9:

[0314] The server collects user feedback and updates the generated AI model. This feedback process improves the quality of advice and continuously enhances the system.

[0315] (Example 2)

[0316] Next, we will describe Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal".

[0317] This invention aims to solve the problem that conventional financial advice systems are limited to analysis based on economic data and cannot provide personalized financial advice that takes into account the user's emotional state. Furthermore, there has been a problem in that it is difficult to propose the optimal financial strategy for the user because the analysis that integrates the user's real-time economic behavior and changes in their emotional state is insufficient.

[0318] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 2 is realized by the following means.

[0319] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online transaction information, means for acquiring market data, means for analyzing the user's economic behavior patterns and investment tendencies using the online transaction information and market data, and means for acquiring the user's emotional state data and adding it to the analysis. This enables more precise analysis that takes emotional data into account and the provision of personalized financial proposals.

[0320] "Online transaction information" refers to data related to transactions conducted electronically by users, including credit card payment history and online banking transaction history.

[0321] "Market data" refers to data obtained from financial markets, including the latest stock prices, exchange rates, and economic indicators.

[0322] "Economic behavior patterns" refer to data that shows users' consumption tendencies and investment styles, indicating how users manage and invest their funds.

[0323] "Emotional state data" refers to data that indicates the user's psychological state, and includes indicators such as stress levels and feelings of security.

[0324] "Personalized financial recommendations" refer to investment advice and strategies designed based on an individual user's risk tolerance and emotional state.

[0325] This invention relates to a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state to provide personalized financial recommendations. To this end, the server acquires market data from financial markets and collects online trading information to analyze the user's economic behavior patterns. Specifically, the server acquires market data such as stock prices and exchange rates from public financial data provider APIs and also collects user trading information from electronic trading platforms. This data is processed on the cloud and stored in a database.

[0326] Furthermore, the device collects data on the user's emotional state by using emotion sensors built into smartphones and wearable devices. This utilizes heart rate monitoring and facial recognition technology, making it possible to understand the user's psychological state in real time.

[0327] The server analyzes the collected data in detail using a generating AI model. This model uses clustering algorithms to classify users' consumption behavior and neural networks to analyze their emotional states. This allows for a more accurate assessment of users' risk tolerance and generates personalized financial recommendations. A specific example of advice might be, "Based on your recent emotional state, consider investing in low-risk, fixed-income assets." Such recommendations are immediately communicated to the user via their device.

[0328] For example, if a user is feeling anxious due to market fluctuations, the server might send a financial suggestion to the terminal such as, "Considering your stress level, we recommend investing in safe assets." An example of a prompt might be, "Suggest a low-risk investment strategy for investors with high stress levels." In this way, users can choose a financial strategy that takes their emotional state into account.

[0329] The flow of the specific processing in Example 2 will be explained using Figure 13.

[0330] Step 1:

[0331] The server collects financial market data and online trading information. It receives real-time data from financial market data provider APIs and electronic trading platforms as input. This data, including stock prices, exchange rates, and trading history, is stored in a database. The output is a formatted market dataset for analysis.

[0332] Step 2:

[0333] The device collects data on the user's emotional state through emotion sensors and applications. Specifically, it analyzes facial expressions using the smartphone's camera and acquires data from the heart rate sensor of a wearable device. The input is raw data from the sensors, which is converted into an analyzable emotion index and sent to the server. The output is an index representing the user's psychological state.

[0334] Step 3:

[0335] The server uses a generative AI model to analyze users' online trading information, financial market data, and emotional state data. The input is the dataset obtained from Step 1 and Step 2. Based on this, clustering of consumption patterns and analysis of emotional states are performed, and investment trends are classified by the generative AI model. The output is an individualized user economic behavior and emotional profile.

[0336] Step 4:

[0337] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, it combines the user's past investment behavior data and sentiment data and applies a risk assessment model. The inputs are the user profile from step 3 and real-time market conditions. The output is the user-specific risk tolerance assessment result.

[0338] Step 5:

[0339] The server uses a generative AI model to generate personalized financial recommendations based on the user's emotional state and risk tolerance. Here, prompts are used to guide the AI ​​in creating specific recommendations. The inputs are the evaluation results from step 4 and market data. The output is investment advice tailored to the user.

[0340] Step 6:

[0341] The device notifies the user of financial proposals received from the server. Here, the device's notification API is used to immediately present advice to the user. The input is the financial proposal sent from the server. The output is specific investment advice displayed on the user's screen.

[0342] Step 7:

[0343] Users review the advice provided through their devices and decide on their investment actions. Users provide feedback to the server, contributing to the improvement of the generated AI model. Input consists of user feedback and real-world investment data. Output is data used to improve the accuracy of future advice.

[0344] (Application Example 2)

[0345] Next, we will explain application example 2. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the smart glasses 214 will be referred to as the "terminal." We are sorry, but we cannot fulfill that request.

[0346] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. We cannot respond to Est.

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[0349] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 2 will be explained using Figure 14.

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[0351] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the smart glasses 214. In the smart glasses 214, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires audio indicating user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing unit 12. In the data processing unit 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0352] Data generation model 58 is a type of so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). One example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0353] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the specific processing may also be performed by the smart glasses 214.

[0354] [Third Embodiment]

[0355] Figure 5 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 310 according to the third embodiment.

[0356] As shown in Figure 5, the data processing system 310 includes a data processing device 12 and a headset terminal 314. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0357] The data processing device 12 comprises a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication interface 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" related to the technology of this disclosure. The computer 22 comprises a processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32. The processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication interface 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication interface 26 is connected to a network 54. An example of the network 54 is a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0358] The headset terminal 314 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication interface 44, and a display 343. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, speaker 240, camera 42, and display 343 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0359] The microphone 238 receives voice signals from the user 20 and receives instructions from the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice signals from the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio according to the instructions from the processor 46.

[0360] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the area around the user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by a field of view equivalent to the width of a typical healthy person's field of vision).

[0361] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54. The exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 using communication interfaces 44 and 26 is performed in a secure manner.

[0362] Figure 6 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the headset terminal 314. As shown in Figure 6, the data processing device 12 performs specific processing using the processor 28. The storage 32 stores the specific processing program 56.

[0363] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" relating to the technology of this disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0364] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0365] In the headset terminal 314, the processor 46 performs the reception output processing. The storage 50 stores the reception output program 60. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0366] Next, the specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the headset terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal".

[0367] As one embodiment of the present invention, a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies is described. This system consists of three main components: a server, a terminal, and a user, each functioning according to its respective role.

[0368] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. This information is securely transferred via API and stored on the server. Online payment information includes detailed data about specific transactions made by users using electronic payments. Financial market data includes economic indicators showing trends in the stock market and foreign exchange market.

[0369] Next, the server uses generative AI to analyze the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies based on this data. This analysis employs clustering algorithms to identify the user's typical economic activities. For example, the server detects that user X spends frequently on a particular product category and finds that user Y tends to prefer purchasing high-risk investment products.

[0370] Subsequently, the server evaluates each user's risk tolerance based on these analysis results. This evaluation takes into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This clarifies the level of risk the user can tolerate.

[0371] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the user's risk tolerance and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and presented to them via email or app notifications. For example, the server might offer specific advice such as, "Current market risks are increasing, so consider shifting to safe assets."

[0372] Furthermore, the server automatically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and risk tolerance. This proposal utilizes a simulation model, presenting the optimal asset allocation based on predicted market scenarios.

[0373] Users can receive financial advice and investment strategies from the server and adjust their financial actions accordingly. They can also contribute to system improvements by submitting feedback. This feedback is analyzed by the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service.

[0374] In this way, this system accurately grasps the user's financial situation and provides appropriate financial advice, thereby supporting better financial decisions.

[0375] The following describes the processing flow.

[0376] Step 1:

[0377] The server collects online payment information via APIs and obtains financial market data. This information is stored in secure data storage and serves as the basis for subsequent analysis processes.

[0378] Step 2:

[0379] The server uses data cleaning algorithms to detect missing or outlier values ​​in the retrieved data and correct or remove them. This results in a reliable dataset.

[0380] Step 3:

[0381] The server uses generative AI to analyze the user's economic behavior. This analysis includes clustering of spending patterns and identifying investment tendencies, thereby forming a profile of the user's economic activity.

[0382] Step 4:

[0383] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their past financial history and current market data. This assessment indicates how much risk the user is willing to take.

[0384] Step 5:

[0385] The server generates personalized financial advice. This advice is sent to the user's device and received as a notification. For example, it might make a specific suggestion such as, "The stock market is volatile, so consider moving your funds into bonds."

[0386] Step 6:

[0387] The server applies a simulation model based on the user's investment goals to propose an asset allocation strategy. The proposed strategy corresponds to the predicted market scenario.

[0388] Step 7:

[0389] Users adjust their financial activities based on the advice and strategies provided and provide feedback to the system as needed. This feedback is used to improve the service.

[0390] Step 8:

[0391] The server collects user feedback and updates the model of the generative AI. This process improves the accuracy of the advice and enables the delivery of more effective services.

[0392] (Example 1)

[0393] Next, we will describe Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the headset-type terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0394] Providing accurate financial advice based on users' economic behavior requires effectively analyzing vast amounts of data and proposing optimal investment strategies for each individual user. However, current systems have limitations in data analysis accuracy and personalization, posing a challenge in fully meeting the individual financial needs of users.

[0395] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0396] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting payment-related information via a communication network, means for acquiring economic market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative model. This makes it possible to provide highly accurate financial advice and investment strategies tailored to the individual needs of the user.

[0397] A "communication network" is an infrastructure that connects multiple electronic devices in order to send and receive information.

[0398] "Payment-related information" refers to a collection of detailed information about transactions and electronic payments made by a user.

[0399] "Economic market information" refers to data that shows trends and indicators related to the stock market, foreign exchange market, and other financial markets.

[0400] A "generative model" is a type of algorithm that uses machine learning to extract patterns from large amounts of data and perform inference and prediction.

[0401] "Spending characteristics" refer to the characteristics that indicate the consumption behavior and purchasing tendencies of individual users.

[0402] "Investment behavior" refers to the actions that indicate the tendencies of choices and decision-making related to investments that users make.

[0403] "Highly accurate financial advice" refers to accurate and personalized financial recommendations based on a user's individual financial situation and risk tolerance.

[0404] An "investment strategy" refers to an asset management policy or plan that is developed based on the user's risk profile and market trends.

[0405] This invention is a system that analyzes users' economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system utilizes servers, terminals, and users as its main components.

[0406] The server collects payment-related and economic market information via the communication network. Specifically, it receives data in JSON format using APIs from payment providers and financial data providers and stores it in the appropriate database. This server is equipped with hardware to execute various algorithms and a software environment to run generative AI models.

[0407] The server utilizes a generative AI model to analyze the collected data. This generative AI model employs techniques such as clustering algorithms to analyze users' spending characteristics and investment behavior. Through this analysis, trends in users' spending patterns and investment tendencies are identified, and their risk tolerance is assessed.

[0408] Furthermore, the server generates personalized financial advice based on the analysis results. For example, the generating AI model receives a prompt such as: "Please input the user's spending data for the past 6 months and market trend data to generate optimal asset allocation and personalized financial advice."

[0409] The generated advice is sent to the user's device by the server. The device then presents the advice to the user via email or application notifications.

[0410] Users can receive the provided financial advice and adjust their specific financial actions accordingly. Furthermore, user feedback is sent to the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service. In this way, the system accurately understands the user's financial situation and supports better investment decisions.

[0411] The flow of the specific processing in Example 1 will be explained using Figure 11.

[0412] Step 1:

[0413] The server collects data from payment providers and financial data providers via APIs. It receives payment-related information and economic market information as input. The server securely retrieves this data in JSON format and stores it in a secure database. This process involves setting up authentication credentials and endpoints for data collection and scheduling periodic data updates.

[0414] Step 2:

[0415] The server cleanses the collected data and prepares it for analysis. It uses payment-related information and economic market data stored in a database as input. The server imputes missing values ​​and standardizes the format to generate a clean dataset. Next, it performs statistical analysis on the cleansed data and calculates basic economic indicators. The output is a formatted dataset that can be used for analytical models.

[0416] Step 3:

[0417] The server analyzes users' spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative AI model. A cleaned dataset is used as input. The server executes a clustering algorithm to identify users' consumption trends and investment tendencies. Specifically, each item in the dataset is mapped to a multidimensional feature space, and similar data are grouped together. This analysis identifies typical economic activity patterns of users. The output provides analysis results data for each user.

[0418] Step 4:

[0419] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. It uses the user's analysis data as input. The server executes an algorithm that calculates a risk score, taking into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This process generates a risk profile for each user. The output is an individual risk score.

[0420] Step 5:

[0421] The server generates personalized financial advice for each user. It uses risk score and market trend data as input. The server employs a generation AI model to create prompts and then generates advice based on those prompts. For example, it might generate advice such as, "Based on current market analysis, consider specific measures to mitigate risk." The output is personalized financial advice tailored to each user.

[0422] Step 6:

[0423] The server sends the generated advice to the user's device. The generated financial advice is used as input. The server delivers the advice to the user via email or mobile app notifications. The advice is displayed on the user's device as output. The user can use this to adjust their financial actions.

[0424] (Application Example 1)

[0425] Next, we will explain Application Example 1. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the headset-type terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0426] In today's economic environment, it has become common for consumers to purchase a wide variety of goods and services online, but financial management, such as optimizing spending and investments, is often not adequately implemented. In particular, it is difficult for consumers to obtain appropriate advice based on their individual consumption behavior, making it challenging to reduce unnecessary spending or make safe and effective investments.

[0427] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0428] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online payment data, means for acquiring financial market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies using the online payment data and financial market information. This makes it possible to provide personalized savings advice and investment strategies based on the user's consumption behavior.

[0429] "Online payment data" refers to information about financial transactions conducted over the internet, specifically including details such as the date and time of the transaction, the amount, and the trading partner.

[0430] "Financial market information" refers to data on economic indicators and market trends in markets such as the stock market and foreign exchange market, which allows us to understand trends in economic activity.

[0431] "Spending patterns" refer to the trends in a user's daily purchasing and payment behavior, and are analyzed based on factors such as time, amount, and items purchased.

[0432] "Investment tendencies" refer to the patterns of how users allocate their funds to investment products, based on criteria and objectives, and are influenced by risk tolerance and past investment history.

[0433] "Risk tolerance" refers to a measure of how much risk a user is willing to accept in an investment, and is assessed based on economic conditions and the individual's financial situation.

[0434] "Personalized financial advice" refers to customized financial advice created considering each user's characteristics and financial situation, and is provided to support more accurate decision-making.

[0435] A "communication terminal" refers to a device that sends and receives data between a user and a server, and includes smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.

[0436] "Consumption behavior" refers to the actions of individuals or groups in purchasing and consuming goods and services, and is the basic unit of economic activity.

[0437] To implement this invention, it is necessary to construct a system in which a server, a communication terminal, and a user are the main components. The server collects online payment data and financial market information via an API and securely stores it in a database. The online payment data includes the date and time, amount, trading partner, and category of transactions made by the user. The financial market information includes indicators showing market trends such as stocks and foreign exchange.

[0438] The server performs data analysis using programming languages ​​such as Python and the scikit-learn library. Specifically, it analyzes users' spending patterns and investment tendencies using clustering algorithms and generates personalized financial advice using a generative AI model. When evaluating a user's risk tolerance, it takes into account their past investment history and asset situation to create appropriate advice.

[0439] Next, the communication terminal runs an application designed using React Native and notifies the user of advice received from the server via push notifications. By adopting the Firebase platform, real-time information delivery is possible, allowing users to take action more quickly.

[0440] For example, if a user tends to spend more at the end of the month, the app might send advice such as, "Save money in the first half of the month to prevent overspending at the end of the month." An example of a prompt for the generating AI model would be, "Analyze the user's spending data for this month and generate personalized saving advice."

[0441] This allows users to manage their spending and investments appropriately through the system, resulting in more effective financial decisions.

[0442] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 1 will be explained using Figure 12.

[0443] Step 1:

[0444] The server collects online payment data via an API. The input is transaction information provided by the user's payment system, and the output is stored in a structured database. The server receives transaction data, including fields such as date, amount, and trading partner, and organizes and stores it in the database.

[0445] Step 2:

[0446] The server also collects financial market information via APIs. The input is market indicator data received from market information providers, and this information is stored in a separate database as output. This information includes major currency exchange rates and stock market indices.

[0447] Step 3:

[0448] The server performs data analysis based on collected online payment data and financial market information. The input consists of historical transaction data and market information, and the output is clustering results representing users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. The server uses the scikit-learn clustering algorithm to analyze user data.

[0449] Step 4:

[0450] The server uses a generative AI model based on clustering results to assess the user's risk tolerance and generate personalized financial advice. The generative AI model receives prompts and creates appropriate advice. Inputs are the analysis results and model prompts, and output is the generated financial advice.

[0451] Step 5:

[0452] The device uses push notifications to inform the user of financial advice received from the server. The input is generated advice from the server, received through the React Native app, and the output is a notification displayed to the user. This allows the user to receive advice in real time.

[0453] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotions may be incorporated. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may use the emotion identification model 59 to estimate the user's emotions and perform identification processing using the user's emotions.

[0454] One embodiment of the present invention describes a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system has a server, a terminal, and a user as its main components and incorporates an emotion engine to realize a unique feedback function.

[0455] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. Online payment information includes data on transactions made electronically by users, while financial market data includes the latest stock prices and economic indicators. This data is thoroughly refined and used in subsequent processing.

[0456] Next, the server uses a dedicated emotion engine to collect user emotion data. This emotion data is collected through applications and sensors on the user's device. For example, the emotion engine records indicators of stress and comfort levels the user experiences on their device.

[0457] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns, investment tendencies, and collected emotional states. This includes classifying consumer behavior using clustering algorithms. Furthermore, emotional data obtained by the emotion engine is added to the analysis of economic behavior, resulting in more accurate analysis results. For example, if user X tends to avoid certain investments when they perceive risk, this behavioral pattern emerges as an important analysis result.

[0458] Subsequently, the server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, not only regular financial data but also emotional data is considered. For example, if the emotional state is negative, a more conservative risk assessment is performed than usual.

[0459] The server generates personalized financial advice, taking into account these risk assessments and real-time market trends. The generated advice is notified to the user's device and may include prompts for specific investment actions or portfolio changes. Furthermore, advice utilizing sentiment data may be offered, such as "Considering your recent stress levels, we recommend low-risk, stable investments."

[0460] The asset allocation strategy transmitted to the device is also designed based on dynamically generated scenarios that respond to the user's investment goals and emotional state. For example, if user Y is feeling anxious about the market, an allocation to safer assets will be recommended.

[0461] In this way, users can optimize their financial actions by referring to advice and strategies provided by the server, while also taking into account their subjective emotional state. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously improve, supporting users in making better financial decisions.

[0462] The following describes the processing flow.

[0463] Step 1:

[0464] The server uses APIs to collect online payment information and acquire financial market data. This data is stored securely with security in mind and prepared for analysis.

[0465] Step 2:

[0466] The device monitors the user's emotional state in real time through an emotion engine and sends relevant data to a server. This data includes measurements indicating the user's stress level, sense of well-being, and other factors.

[0467] Step 3:

[0468] The server preprocesses the acquired online payment information, financial market data, and sentiment data, correcting for outliers and missing values. The cleaned data is then converted into a format suitable for analysis.

[0469] Step 4:

[0470] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. This includes clustering of consumer behavior, and emotional data is specifically valued as a factor influencing users' investment behavior.

[0471] Step 5:

[0472] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their financial history and emotional state. In addition to standard financial data, emotional states provided by the emotion engine are also considered to create a more sophisticated risk profile.

[0473] Step 6:

[0474] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the risk tolerance assessment and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and notified. Specifically, it might say something like, "Considering your recent emotional state and market fluctuations, we recommend safe investments."

[0475] Step 7:

[0476] The server proposes a dynamic asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and current emotional state. This strategy is optimized according to the predicted market scenario. If the user is feeling anxious, a higher proportion of safe-haven assets will be allocated.

[0477] Step 8:

[0478] Users adjust their financial actions based on the financial advice and asset allocation strategies they receive. They also send feedback to the system as needed, contributing to further improvements to the advice.

[0479] Step 9:

[0480] The server collects user feedback and updates the generated AI model. This feedback process improves the quality of advice and continuously enhances the system.

[0481] (Example 2)

[0482] Next, we will describe Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the headset-type terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal."

[0483] This invention aims to solve the problem that conventional financial advice systems are limited to analysis based on economic data and cannot provide personalized financial advice that takes into account the user's emotional state. Furthermore, there has been a problem in that it is difficult to propose the optimal financial strategy for the user because the analysis that integrates the user's real-time economic behavior and changes in their emotional state is insufficient.

[0484] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 2 is realized by the following means.

[0485] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online transaction information, means for acquiring market data, means for analyzing the user's economic behavior patterns and investment tendencies using the online transaction information and market data, and means for acquiring the user's emotional state data and adding it to the analysis. This enables more precise analysis that takes emotional data into account and the provision of personalized financial proposals.

[0486] "Online transaction information" refers to data related to transactions conducted electronically by users, including credit card payment history and online banking transaction history.

[0487] "Market data" refers to data obtained from financial markets, including the latest stock prices, exchange rates, and economic indicators.

[0488] "Economic behavior patterns" refer to data that shows users' consumption tendencies and investment styles, indicating how users manage and invest their funds.

[0489] "Emotional state data" refers to data that indicates the user's psychological state, and includes indicators such as stress levels and feelings of security.

[0490] "Personalized financial recommendations" refer to investment advice and strategies designed based on an individual user's risk tolerance and emotional state.

[0491] This invention relates to a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state to provide personalized financial recommendations. To this end, the server acquires market data from financial markets and collects online trading information to analyze the user's economic behavior patterns. Specifically, the server acquires market data such as stock prices and exchange rates from public financial data provider APIs and also collects user trading information from electronic trading platforms. This data is processed on the cloud and stored in a database.

[0492] Furthermore, the device collects data on the user's emotional state by using emotion sensors built into smartphones and wearable devices. This utilizes heart rate monitoring and facial recognition technology, making it possible to understand the user's psychological state in real time.

[0493] The server analyzes the collected data in detail using a generating AI model. This model uses clustering algorithms to classify users' consumption behavior and neural networks to analyze their emotional states. This allows for a more accurate assessment of users' risk tolerance and generates personalized financial recommendations. A specific example of advice might be, "Based on your recent emotional state, consider investing in low-risk, fixed-income assets." Such recommendations are immediately communicated to the user via their device.

[0494] For example, if a user is feeling anxious due to market fluctuations, the server might send a financial suggestion to the terminal such as, "Considering your stress level, we recommend investing in safe assets." An example of a prompt might be, "Suggest a low-risk investment strategy for investors with high stress levels." In this way, users can choose a financial strategy that takes their emotional state into account.

[0495] The flow of the specific processing in Example 2 will be explained using Figure 13.

[0496] Step 1:

[0497] The server collects financial market data and online trading information. It receives real-time data from financial market data provider APIs and electronic trading platforms as input. This data, including stock prices, exchange rates, and trading history, is stored in a database. The output is a formatted market dataset for analysis.

[0498] Step 2:

[0499] The device collects data on the user's emotional state through emotion sensors and applications. Specifically, it analyzes facial expressions using the smartphone's camera and acquires data from the heart rate sensor of a wearable device. The input is raw data from the sensors, which is converted into an analyzable emotion index and sent to the server. The output is an index representing the user's psychological state.

[0500] Step 3:

[0501] The server uses a generative AI model to analyze users' online trading information, financial market data, and emotional state data. The input is the dataset obtained from Step 1 and Step 2. Based on this, clustering of consumption patterns and analysis of emotional states are performed, and investment trends are classified by the generative AI model. The output is an individualized user economic behavior and emotional profile.

[0502] Step 4:

[0503] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, it combines the user's past investment behavior data and sentiment data and applies a risk assessment model. The inputs are the user profile from step 3 and real-time market conditions. The output is the user-specific risk tolerance assessment result.

[0504] Step 5:

[0505] The server uses a generative AI model to generate personalized financial recommendations based on the user's emotional state and risk tolerance. Here, prompts are used to guide the AI ​​in creating specific recommendations. The inputs are the evaluation results from step 4 and market data. The output is investment advice tailored to the user.

[0506] Step 6:

[0507] The device notifies the user of financial proposals received from the server. Here, the device's notification API is used to immediately present advice to the user. The input is the financial proposal sent from the server. The output is specific investment advice displayed on the user's screen.

[0508] Step 7:

[0509] Users review the advice provided through their devices and decide on their investment actions. Users provide feedback to the server, contributing to the improvement of the generated AI model. Input consists of user feedback and real-world investment data. Output is data used to improve the accuracy of future advice.

[0510] (Application Example 2)

[0511] Next, we will explain application example 2. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server," and the headset-type terminal 314 will be referred to as the "terminal." We are sorry, but we cannot fulfill that request.

[0512] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. We cannot respond to Est.

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[0515] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 2 will be explained using Figure 14.

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[0517] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the headset terminal 314. In the headset terminal 314, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and display 343 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires audio indicating user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing unit 12. In the data processing unit 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0518] Data generation model 58 is a type of so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). One example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0519] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and specific processing may also be performed by the headset terminal 314.

[0520] [Fourth Embodiment]

[0521] Figure 7 shows an example of the configuration of the data processing system 410 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0522] As shown in Figure 7, the data processing system 410 includes a data processing device 12 and a robot 414. An example of the data processing device 12 is a server.

[0523] The data processing device 12 comprises a computer 22, a database 24, and a communication interface 26. The computer 22 is an example of a "computer" related to the technology of this disclosure. The computer 22 comprises a processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32. The processor 28, RAM 30, and storage 32 are connected to a bus 34. The database 24 and the communication interface 26 are also connected to the bus 34. The communication interface 26 is connected to a network 54. An example of the network 54 is a WAN (Wide Area Network) and / or a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0524] The robot 414 includes a computer 36, a microphone 238, a speaker 240, a camera 42, a communication interface 44, and a controlled object 443. The computer 36 includes a processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50. The processor 46, RAM 48, and storage 50 are connected to a bus 52. The microphone 238, speaker 240, camera 42, and controlled object 443 are also connected to the bus 52.

[0525] The microphone 238 receives voice signals from the user 20 and receives instructions from the user 20. The microphone 238 captures the voice signals from the user 20, converts the captured voice into audio data, and outputs it to the processor 46. The speaker 240 outputs audio according to the instructions from the processor 46.

[0526] Camera 42 is a small digital camera equipped with an optical system including a lens, aperture, and shutter, and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) image sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor, and captures images of the area around the user 20 (for example, an imaging range defined by a field of view equivalent to the width of a typical healthy person's field of vision).

[0527] Communication interface 44 is connected to network 54. Communication interfaces 44 and 26 are responsible for the exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 via network 54. The exchange of various information between processor 46 and processor 28 using communication interfaces 44 and 26 is performed in a secure manner.

[0528] The controlled object 443 includes a display device, LEDs in the eyes, and motors that drive the arms, hands, and feet. The posture and gestures of the robot 414 are controlled by controlling the motors of the arms, hands, and feet. Some of the robot 414's emotions can be expressed by controlling these motors. Furthermore, the robot 414's facial expressions can also be expressed by controlling the illumination state of the LEDs in its eyes.

[0529] Figure 8 shows an example of the main functions of the data processing device 12 and the robot 414. As shown in Figure 8, the data processing device 12 performs specific processing using the processor 28. The storage 32 stores the specific processing program 56.

[0530] The specific processing program 56 is an example of a "program" relating to the technology of this disclosure. The processor 28 reads the specific processing program 56 from the storage 32 and executes the read specific processing program 56 on the RAM 30. The specific processing is realized by the processor 28 operating as a specific processing unit 290 in accordance with the specific processing program 56 executed on the RAM 30.

[0531] The storage 32 stores the data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59. The data generation model 58 and the emotion identification model 59 are used by the identification processing unit 290.

[0532] In robot 414, the processor 46 performs the reception output processing. The storage 50 stores the reception output program 60. The processor 46 reads the reception output program 60 from the storage 50 and executes the read reception output program 60 on the RAM 48. The reception output processing is realized by the processor 46 operating as a control unit 46A according to the reception output program 60 executed on the RAM 48.

[0533] Next, the specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 will be described. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the robot 414 as the "terminal".

[0534] As one embodiment of the present invention, a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies is described. This system consists of three main components: a server, a terminal, and a user, each functioning according to its respective role.

[0535] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. This information is securely transferred via API and stored on the server. Online payment information includes detailed data about specific transactions made by users using electronic payments. Financial market data includes economic indicators showing trends in the stock market and foreign exchange market.

[0536] Next, the server uses generative AI to analyze the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies based on this data. This analysis employs clustering algorithms to identify the user's typical economic activities. For example, the server detects that user X spends frequently on a particular product category and finds that user Y tends to prefer purchasing high-risk investment products.

[0537] Subsequently, the server evaluates each user's risk tolerance based on these analysis results. This evaluation takes into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This clarifies the level of risk the user can tolerate.

[0538] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the user's risk tolerance and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and presented to them via email or app notifications. For example, the server might offer specific advice such as, "Current market risks are increasing, so consider shifting to safe assets."

[0539] Furthermore, the server automatically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and risk tolerance. This proposal utilizes a simulation model, presenting the optimal asset allocation based on predicted market scenarios.

[0540] Users can receive financial advice and investment strategies from the server and adjust their financial actions accordingly. They can also contribute to system improvements by submitting feedback. This feedback is analyzed by the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service.

[0541] In this way, this system accurately grasps the user's financial situation and provides appropriate financial advice, thereby supporting better financial decisions.

[0542] The following describes the processing flow.

[0543] Step 1:

[0544] The server collects online payment information via APIs and obtains financial market data. This information is stored in secure data storage and serves as the basis for subsequent analysis processes.

[0545] Step 2:

[0546] The server uses data cleaning algorithms to detect missing or outlier values ​​in the retrieved data and correct or remove them. This results in a reliable dataset.

[0547] Step 3:

[0548] The server uses generative AI to analyze the user's economic behavior. This analysis includes clustering of spending patterns and identifying investment tendencies, thereby forming a profile of the user's economic activity.

[0549] Step 4:

[0550] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their past financial history and current market data. This assessment indicates how much risk the user is willing to take.

[0551] Step 5:

[0552] The server generates personalized financial advice. This advice is sent to the user's device and received as a notification. For example, it might make a specific suggestion such as, "The stock market is volatile, so consider moving your funds into bonds."

[0553] Step 6:

[0554] The server applies a simulation model based on the user's investment goals to propose an asset allocation strategy. The proposed strategy corresponds to the predicted market scenario.

[0555] Step 7:

[0556] Users adjust their financial activities based on the advice and strategies provided and provide feedback to the system as needed. This feedback is used to improve the service.

[0557] Step 8:

[0558] The server collects user feedback and updates the model of the generative AI. This process improves the accuracy of the advice and enables the delivery of more effective services.

[0559] (Example 1)

[0560] Next, we will describe Example 1. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the robot 414 as the "terminal".

[0561] Providing accurate financial advice based on users' economic behavior requires effectively analyzing vast amounts of data and proposing optimal investment strategies for each individual user. However, current systems have limitations in data analysis accuracy and personalization, posing a challenge in fully meeting the individual financial needs of users.

[0562] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0563] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting payment-related information via a communication network, means for acquiring economic market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative model. This makes it possible to provide highly accurate financial advice and investment strategies tailored to the individual needs of the user.

[0564] A "communication network" is an infrastructure that connects multiple electronic devices in order to send and receive information.

[0565] "Payment-related information" refers to a collection of detailed information about transactions and electronic payments made by a user.

[0566] "Economic market information" refers to data that shows trends and indicators related to the stock market, foreign exchange market, and other financial markets.

[0567] A "generative model" is a type of algorithm that uses machine learning to extract patterns from large amounts of data and perform inference and prediction.

[0568] "Spending characteristics" refer to the characteristics that indicate the consumption behavior and purchasing tendencies of individual users.

[0569] "Investment behavior" refers to the actions that indicate the tendencies of choices and decision-making related to investments that users make.

[0570] "Highly accurate financial advice" refers to accurate and personalized financial recommendations based on a user's individual financial situation and risk tolerance.

[0571] An "investment strategy" refers to an asset management policy or plan that is developed based on the user's risk profile and market trends.

[0572] This invention is a system that analyzes users' economic behavior and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system utilizes servers, terminals, and users as its main components.

[0573] The server collects payment-related and economic market information via the communication network. Specifically, it receives data in JSON format using APIs from payment providers and financial data providers and stores it in the appropriate database. This server is equipped with hardware to execute various algorithms and a software environment to run generative AI models.

[0574] The server utilizes a generative AI model to analyze the collected data. This generative AI model employs techniques such as clustering algorithms to analyze users' spending characteristics and investment behavior. Through this analysis, trends in users' spending patterns and investment tendencies are identified, and their risk tolerance is assessed.

[0575] Furthermore, the server generates personalized financial advice based on the analysis results. For example, the generating AI model receives a prompt such as: "Please input the user's spending data for the past 6 months and market trend data to generate optimal asset allocation and personalized financial advice."

[0576] The generated advice is sent to the user's device by the server. The device then presents the advice to the user via email or application notifications.

[0577] Users can receive the provided financial advice and adjust their specific financial actions accordingly. Furthermore, user feedback is sent to the server and used to improve the accuracy of the generated AI model and enhance the quality of the service. In this way, the system accurately understands the user's financial situation and supports better investment decisions.

[0578] The flow of the specific processing in Example 1 will be explained using Figure 11.

[0579] Step 1:

[0580] The server collects data from payment providers and financial data providers via APIs. It receives payment-related information and economic market information as input. The server securely retrieves this data in JSON format and stores it in a secure database. This process involves setting up authentication credentials and endpoints for data collection and scheduling periodic data updates.

[0581] Step 2:

[0582] The server cleanses the collected data and prepares it for analysis. It uses payment-related information and economic market data stored in a database as input. The server imputes missing values ​​and standardizes the format to generate a clean dataset. Next, it performs statistical analysis on the cleansed data and calculates basic economic indicators. The output is a formatted dataset that can be used for analytical models.

[0583] Step 3:

[0584] The server analyzes users' spending characteristics and investment behavior using a generative AI model. A cleaned dataset is used as input. The server executes a clustering algorithm to identify users' consumption trends and investment tendencies. Specifically, each item in the dataset is mapped to a multidimensional feature space, and similar data are grouped together. This analysis identifies typical economic activity patterns of users. The output provides analysis results data for each user.

[0585] Step 4:

[0586] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. It uses the user's analysis data as input. The server executes an algorithm that calculates a risk score, taking into account past investment history, current asset status, and market volatility. This process generates a risk profile for each user. The output is an individual risk score.

[0587] Step 5:

[0588] The server generates personalized financial advice for each user. It uses risk score and market trend data as input. The server employs a generation AI model to create prompts and then generates advice based on those prompts. For example, it might generate advice such as, "Based on current market analysis, consider specific measures to mitigate risk." The output is personalized financial advice tailored to each user.

[0589] Step 6:

[0590] The server sends the generated advice to the user's device. The generated financial advice is used as input. The server delivers the advice to the user via email or mobile app notifications. The advice is displayed on the user's device as output. The user can use this to adjust their financial actions.

[0591] (Application Example 1)

[0592] Next, we will explain Application Example 1. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the robot 414 as the "terminal".

[0593] In today's economic environment, it has become common for consumers to purchase a wide variety of goods and services online, but financial management, such as optimizing spending and investments, is often not adequately implemented. In particular, it is difficult for consumers to obtain appropriate advice based on their individual consumption behavior, making it challenging to reduce unnecessary spending or make safe and effective investments.

[0594] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 1 is realized by the following means.

[0595] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online payment data, means for acquiring financial market information, and means for analyzing the user's spending patterns and investment tendencies using the online payment data and financial market information. This makes it possible to provide personalized savings advice and investment strategies based on the user's consumption behavior.

[0596] "Online payment data" refers to information about financial transactions conducted over the internet, specifically including details such as the date and time of the transaction, the amount, and the trading partner.

[0597] "Financial market information" refers to data on economic indicators and market trends in markets such as the stock market and foreign exchange market, which allows us to understand trends in economic activity.

[0598] "Spending patterns" refer to the trends in a user's daily purchasing and payment behavior, and are analyzed based on factors such as time, amount, and items purchased.

[0599] "Investment tendencies" refer to the patterns of how users allocate their funds to investment products, based on criteria and objectives, and are influenced by risk tolerance and past investment history.

[0600] "Risk tolerance" refers to a measure of how much risk a user is willing to accept in an investment, and is assessed based on economic conditions and the individual's financial situation.

[0601] "Personalized financial advice" refers to customized financial advice created considering each user's characteristics and financial situation, and is provided to support more accurate decision-making.

[0602] A "communication terminal" refers to a device that sends and receives data between a user and a server, and includes smartphones, tablets, and personal computers.

[0603] "Consumption behavior" refers to the actions of individuals or groups in purchasing and consuming goods and services, and is the basic unit of economic activity.

[0604] To implement this invention, it is necessary to construct a system in which a server, a communication terminal, and a user are the main components. The server collects online payment data and financial market information via an API and securely stores it in a database. The online payment data includes the date and time, amount, trading partner, and category of transactions made by the user. The financial market information includes indicators showing market trends such as stocks and foreign exchange.

[0605] The server performs data analysis using programming languages ​​such as Python and the scikit-learn library. Specifically, it analyzes users' spending patterns and investment tendencies using clustering algorithms and generates personalized financial advice using a generative AI model. When evaluating a user's risk tolerance, it takes into account their past investment history and asset situation to create appropriate advice.

[0606] Next, the communication terminal runs an application designed using React Native and notifies the user of advice received from the server via push notifications. By adopting the Firebase platform, real-time information delivery is possible, allowing users to take action more quickly.

[0607] For example, if a user tends to spend more at the end of the month, the app might send advice such as, "Save money in the first half of the month to prevent overspending at the end of the month." An example of a prompt for the generating AI model would be, "Analyze the user's spending data for this month and generate personalized saving advice."

[0608] This allows users to manage their spending and investments appropriately through the system, resulting in more effective financial decisions.

[0609] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 1 will be explained using Figure 12.

[0610] Step 1:

[0611] The server collects online payment data via an API. The input is transaction information provided by the user's payment system, and the output is stored in a structured database. The server receives transaction data, including fields such as date, amount, and trading partner, and organizes and stores it in the database.

[0612] Step 2:

[0613] The server also collects financial market information via APIs. The input is market indicator data received from market information providers, and this information is stored in a separate database as output. This information includes major currency exchange rates and stock market indices.

[0614] Step 3:

[0615] The server performs data analysis based on collected online payment data and financial market information. The input consists of historical transaction data and market information, and the output is clustering results representing users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. The server uses the scikit-learn clustering algorithm to analyze user data.

[0616] Step 4:

[0617] The server uses a generative AI model based on clustering results to assess the user's risk tolerance and generate personalized financial advice. The generative AI model receives prompts and creates appropriate advice. Inputs are the analysis results and model prompts, and output is the generated financial advice.

[0618] Step 5:

[0619] The device uses push notifications to inform the user of financial advice received from the server. The input is generated advice from the server, received through the React Native app, and the output is a notification displayed to the user. This allows the user to receive advice in real time.

[0620] Furthermore, an emotion engine that estimates the user's emotions may be incorporated. That is, the identification processing unit 290 may use the emotion identification model 59 to estimate the user's emotions and perform identification processing using the user's emotions.

[0621] One embodiment of the present invention describes a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state and provides personalized financial advice and investment strategies. This system has a server, a terminal, and a user as its main components and incorporates an emotion engine to realize a unique feedback function.

[0622] First, the server collects online payment information and financial market data. Online payment information includes data on transactions made electronically by users, while financial market data includes the latest stock prices and economic indicators. This data is thoroughly refined and used in subsequent processing.

[0623] Next, the server uses a dedicated emotion engine to collect user emotion data. This emotion data is collected through applications and sensors on the user's device. For example, the emotion engine records indicators of stress and comfort levels the user experiences on their device.

[0624] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns, investment tendencies, and collected emotional states. This includes classifying consumer behavior using clustering algorithms. Furthermore, emotional data obtained by the emotion engine is added to the analysis of economic behavior, resulting in more accurate analysis results. For example, if user X tends to avoid certain investments when they perceive risk, this behavioral pattern emerges as an important analysis result.

[0625] Subsequently, the server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, not only regular financial data but also emotional data is considered. For example, if the emotional state is negative, a more conservative risk assessment is performed than usual.

[0626] The server generates personalized financial advice, taking into account these risk assessments and real-time market trends. The generated advice is notified to the user's device and may include prompts for specific investment actions or portfolio changes. Furthermore, advice utilizing sentiment data may be offered, such as "Considering your recent stress levels, we recommend low-risk, stable investments."

[0627] The asset allocation strategy transmitted to the device is also designed based on dynamically generated scenarios that respond to the user's investment goals and emotional state. For example, if user Y is feeling anxious about the market, an allocation to safer assets will be recommended.

[0628] In this way, users can optimize their financial actions by referring to advice and strategies provided by the server, while also taking into account their subjective emotional state. This feedback loop allows the system to continuously improve, supporting users in making better financial decisions.

[0629] The following describes the processing flow.

[0630] Step 1:

[0631] The server uses APIs to collect online payment information and acquire financial market data. This data is stored securely with security in mind and prepared for analysis.

[0632] Step 2:

[0633] The device monitors the user's emotional state in real time through an emotion engine and sends relevant data to a server. This data includes measurements indicating the user's stress level, sense of well-being, and other factors.

[0634] Step 3:

[0635] The server preprocesses the acquired online payment information, financial market data, and sentiment data, correcting for outliers and missing values. The cleaned data is then converted into a format suitable for analysis.

[0636] Step 4:

[0637] The server uses generative AI to analyze users' spending patterns and investment tendencies. This includes clustering of consumer behavior, and emotional data is specifically valued as a factor influencing users' investment behavior.

[0638] Step 5:

[0639] The server assesses the user's risk tolerance based on their financial history and emotional state. In addition to standard financial data, emotional states provided by the emotion engine are also considered to create a more sophisticated risk profile.

[0640] Step 6:

[0641] The server generates personalized financial advice based on the risk tolerance assessment and market trends. This advice is sent to the user's device and notified. Specifically, it might say something like, "Considering your recent emotional state and market fluctuations, we recommend safe investments."

[0642] Step 7:

[0643] The server proposes a dynamic asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals and current emotional state. This strategy is optimized according to the predicted market scenario. If the user is feeling anxious, a higher proportion of safe-haven assets will be allocated.

[0644] Step 8:

[0645] Users adjust their financial actions based on the financial advice and asset allocation strategies they receive. They also send feedback to the system as needed, contributing to further improvements to the advice.

[0646] Step 9:

[0647] The server collects user feedback and updates the generated AI model. This feedback process improves the quality of advice and continuously enhances the system.

[0648] (Example 2)

[0649] Next, we will describe Example 2. In the following description, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the robot 414 as the "terminal".

[0650] This invention aims to solve the problem that conventional financial advice systems are limited to analysis based on economic data and cannot provide personalized financial advice that takes into account the user's emotional state. Furthermore, there has been a problem in that it is difficult to propose the optimal financial strategy for the user because the analysis that integrates the user's real-time economic behavior and changes in their emotional state is insufficient.

[0651] The identification process performed by the identification processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Example 2 is realized by the following means.

[0652] In this invention, the server includes means for collecting online transaction information, means for acquiring market data, means for analyzing the user's economic behavior patterns and investment tendencies using the online transaction information and market data, and means for acquiring the user's emotional state data and adding it to the analysis. This enables more precise analysis that takes emotional data into account and the provision of personalized financial proposals.

[0653] "Online transaction information" refers to data related to transactions conducted electronically by users, including credit card payment history and online banking transaction history.

[0654] "Market data" refers to data obtained from financial markets, including the latest stock prices, exchange rates, and economic indicators.

[0655] "Economic behavior patterns" refer to data that shows users' consumption tendencies and investment styles, indicating how users manage and invest their funds.

[0656] "Emotional state data" refers to data that indicates the user's psychological state, and includes indicators such as stress levels and feelings of security.

[0657] "Personalized financial recommendations" refer to investment advice and strategies designed based on an individual user's risk tolerance and emotional state.

[0658] This invention relates to a system that analyzes a user's economic behavior and emotional state to provide personalized financial recommendations. To this end, the server acquires market data from financial markets and collects online trading information to analyze the user's economic behavior patterns. Specifically, the server acquires market data such as stock prices and exchange rates from public financial data provider APIs and also collects user trading information from electronic trading platforms. This data is processed on the cloud and stored in a database.

[0659] Furthermore, the device collects data on the user's emotional state by using emotion sensors built into smartphones and wearable devices. This utilizes heart rate monitoring and facial recognition technology, making it possible to understand the user's psychological state in real time.

[0660] The server analyzes the collected data in detail using a generating AI model. This model uses clustering algorithms to classify users' consumption behavior and neural networks to analyze their emotional states. This allows for a more accurate assessment of users' risk tolerance and generates personalized financial recommendations. A specific example of advice might be, "Based on your recent emotional state, consider investing in low-risk, fixed-income assets." Such recommendations are immediately communicated to the user via their device.

[0661] For example, if a user is feeling anxious due to market fluctuations, the server might send a financial suggestion to the terminal such as, "Considering your stress level, we recommend investing in safe assets." An example of a prompt might be, "Suggest a low-risk investment strategy for investors with high stress levels." In this way, users can choose a financial strategy that takes their emotional state into account.

[0662] The flow of the specific processing in Example 2 will be explained using Figure 13.

[0663] Step 1:

[0664] The server collects financial market data and online trading information. It receives real-time data from financial market data provider APIs and electronic trading platforms as input. This data, including stock prices, exchange rates, and trading history, is stored in a database. The output is a formatted market dataset for analysis.

[0665] Step 2:

[0666] The device collects data on the user's emotional state through emotion sensors and applications. Specifically, it analyzes facial expressions using the smartphone's camera and acquires data from the heart rate sensor of a wearable device. The input is raw data from the sensors, which is converted into an analyzable emotion index and sent to the server. The output is an index representing the user's psychological state.

[0667] Step 3:

[0668] The server uses a generative AI model to analyze users' online trading information, financial market data, and emotional state data. The input is the dataset obtained from Step 1 and Step 2. Based on this, clustering of consumption patterns and analysis of emotional states are performed, and investment trends are classified by the generative AI model. The output is an individualized user economic behavior and emotional profile.

[0669] Step 4:

[0670] The server evaluates the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results. Here, it combines the user's past investment behavior data and sentiment data and applies a risk assessment model. The inputs are the user profile from step 3 and real-time market conditions. The output is the user-specific risk tolerance assessment result.

[0671] Step 5:

[0672] The server uses a generative AI model to generate personalized financial recommendations based on the user's emotional state and risk tolerance. Here, prompts are used to guide the AI ​​in creating specific recommendations. The inputs are the evaluation results from step 4 and market data. The output is investment advice tailored to the user.

[0673] Step 6:

[0674] The device notifies the user of financial proposals received from the server. Here, the device's notification API is used to immediately present advice to the user. The input is the financial proposal sent from the server. The output is specific investment advice displayed on the user's screen.

[0675] Step 7:

[0676] Users review the advice provided through their devices and decide on their investment actions. Users provide feedback to the server, contributing to the improvement of the generated AI model. Input consists of user feedback and real-world investment data. Output is data used to improve the accuracy of future advice.

[0677] (Application Example 2)

[0678] Next, we will explain application example 2. In the following explanation, the data processing device 12 will be referred to as the "server" and the robot 414 as the "terminal". We are sorry, but we cannot fulfill that request.

[0679] The specific processing performed by the specific processing unit 290 of the data processing device 12 in Application Example 2 is realized by the following means. We cannot respond to Est.

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[0682] The flow of a specific process in Application Example 2 will be explained using Figure 14.

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[0684] The specific processing unit 290 transmits the result of the specific processing to the robot 414. In the robot 414, the control unit 46A causes the speaker 240 and the controlled object 443 to output the result of the specific processing. The microphone 238 acquires audio indicating user input for the result of the specific processing. The control unit 46A transmits the audio data indicating user input acquired by the microphone 238 to the data processing unit 12. In the data processing unit 12, the specific processing unit 290 acquires the audio data.

[0685] Data generation model 58 is a type of so-called generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). One example of data generation model 58 is ChatGPT (Internet search<URL: https: / / openai.com / blog / chatgpt> ), Gemini (Internet search) <url: https: gemini.google.com ?hl="ja">Examples of generative AI include those described above. The data generation model 58 is obtained by performing deep learning on a neural network. The data generation model 58 is input with prompts containing instructions, and with inference data such as audio data representing speech, text data representing text, and image data representing images. The data generation model 58 infers from the input inference data according to the instructions shown by the prompts, and outputs the inference results in data formats such as audio data and text data. Here, inference refers to, for example, analysis, classification, prediction, and / or summarization.

[0686] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing is performed by the data processing device 12, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the specific processing may also be performed by the robot 414.

[0687] Furthermore, the emotion identification model 59, acting as an emotion engine, may determine the user's emotion according to a specific mapping. Specifically, the emotion identification model 59 may determine the user's emotion according to a specific mapping, which is an emotion map (see Figure 9). Similarly, the emotion identification model 59 may also determine the robot's emotion, and the identification processing unit 290 may perform identification processing using the robot's emotion.

[0688] Figure 9 shows an emotion map 400 in which multiple emotions are mapped. In the emotion map 400, emotions are arranged in concentric circles radiating from the center. The closer to the center of the concentric circles, the more primitive the emotions are located. Further out of the concentric circles, emotions representing states and actions arising from mental states are located. Emotion is a concept that includes feelings and mental states. On the left side of the concentric circles, emotions that are generally generated from reactions occurring in the brain are located. On the right side of the concentric circles, emotions that are generally induced by situational judgment are located. Above and below the concentric circles, emotions that are generally generated from reactions occurring in the brain and induced by situational judgment are located. In addition, the emotion of "pleasure" is located on the upper side of the concentric circles, and the emotion of "displeasure" is located on the lower side. Thus, in the emotion map 400, multiple emotions are mapped based on the structure in which emotions arise, and emotions that are likely to occur simultaneously are mapped close together.

[0689] These emotions are distributed at the 3 o'clock position on the Emotion Map 400, and usually fluctuate between feelings of security and anxiety. In the right half of the Emotion Map 400, situational awareness takes precedence over internal feelings, resulting in a calm impression.

[0690] The inside of the Emotion Map 400 represents inner thoughts, while the outside represents actions. Therefore, the further you go from the outside of the Emotion Map 400, the more visible (expressed in actions) your emotions become.

[0691] Here, human emotions are based on various balances, such as posture and blood sugar levels. When these balances deviate from the ideal, it results in discomfort, and when they approach the ideal, it results in pleasure. Similarly, in robots, cars, motorcycles, etc., emotions can be created based on various balances, such as posture and battery level. When these balances deviate from the ideal, it results in discomfort, and when they approach the ideal, it results in pleasure. The emotion map can be generated, for example, based on Dr. Mitsuyoshi's emotion map (Research on a system for analyzing brain physiological signals of speech emotion recognition and emotion, Tokushima University, doctoral dissertation: https: / / ci.nii.ac.jp / naid / 500000375379). The left half of the emotion map contains emotions belonging to a region called "response," where sensation is dominant. The right half of the emotion map contains emotions belonging to a region called "situation," where situational awareness is dominant.

[0692] The emotion map defines two emotions that promote learning. One is the emotion around the middle of the negative "repentance" and "reflection" on the situation side. In other words, it is when the robot experiences negative emotions such as "I never want to feel this way again" or "I don't want to be scolded again." The other is the emotion around the positive "desire" on the reaction side. In other words, it is when the robot has positive feelings such as "I want more" or "I want to know more."

[0693] The emotion identification model 59 inputs user input into a pre-trained neural network, obtains emotion values ​​representing each emotion shown in the emotion map 400, and determines the user's emotion. This neural network is pre-trained based on multiple training data sets, which are combinations of user input and emotion values ​​representing each emotion shown in the emotion map 400. Furthermore, this neural network is trained so that emotions located close together have similar values, as shown in the emotion map 900 in Figure 10. Figure 10 shows an example where multiple emotions such as "reassured," "calm," and "confident" have similar emotion values.

[0694] The above description primarily focuses on the functions of the data processing device 12 in relation to this disclosure. However, the system related to this disclosure is not necessarily implemented on a server. The system related to this disclosure may be implemented as a general information processing system. This disclosure may be implemented, for example, as a software program that runs on a personal computer or as an application that runs on a smartphone. The method related to this disclosure may be provided to users in SaaS (Software as a Service) format.

[0695] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which a specific process is performed by a single computer 22. However, the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto, and a distributed processing of the specific process may be performed by multiple computers, including computer 22. For example, a data generation model 58 may be provided in an external device of the data processing device 12, and the external device may generate data according to the input data.

[0696] In the above embodiment, an example was given in which the specific processing program 56 is stored in the storage 32, but the technology of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a portable, computer-readable, non-temporary storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The specific processing program 56 stored in the non-temporary storage medium is installed in the computer 22 of the data processing device 12. The processor 28 executes specific processing according to the specific processing program 56.

[0697] Alternatively, the specific processing program 56 may be stored in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, and the specific processing program 56 may be downloaded and installed on the computer 22 in response to a request from the data processing device 12.

[0698] Furthermore, it is not necessary to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in a storage device such as a server connected to the data processing device 12 via the network 54, or to store the entirety of the specific processing program 56 in the storage 32; it is acceptable to store only a portion of the specific processing program 56.

[0699] The following types of processors can be used as hardware resources to perform specific processing. Examples of processors include a CPU, a general-purpose processor that functions as a hardware resource to perform specific processing by executing software, i.e., a program. Other examples of processors include dedicated electrical circuits, such as FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays), PLDs (Programmable Logic Devices), or ASICs (Application Specific Integrated Circuits), which have circuit configurations specifically designed to perform specific processing. All of these processors have built-in or connected memory, and all of them perform specific processing by using memory.

[0700] The hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of one of these various processors, or it may consist of a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a combination of multiple FPGAs, or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). Alternatively, the hardware resource that performs a specific process may consist of a single processor.

[0701] Examples of configurations using a single processor include, firstly, a configuration in which one or more CPUs and software are combined to form a single processor, and this processor functions as a hardware resource that performs a specific process. Secondly, there is a configuration using a processor that realizes the functions of the entire system, including multiple hardware resources that perform a specific process, on a single IC chip, as exemplified by SoCs (System-on-a-chip). In this way, a specific process is realized using one or more of the above types of processors as hardware resources.

[0702] Furthermore, the hardware structure of these various processors can more specifically utilize electrical circuits that combine circuit elements such as semiconductor devices. Also, the specific processing described above is merely an example. Therefore, it goes without saying that unnecessary steps can be deleted, new steps added, or the processing order rearranged, as long as it does not deviate from the main purpose.

[0703] The descriptions and illustrations presented above are detailed explanations of the technical aspects of this disclosure and are merely examples of the technical aspects. For example, the above descriptions of the structure, function, operation, and effect are examples of the structure, function, operation, and effect of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Therefore, it goes without saying that you may delete unnecessary parts, add new elements, or replace elements in the descriptions and illustrations presented above, as long as you do not deviate from the essence of the technical aspects of this disclosure. Furthermore, in order to avoid confusion and facilitate understanding of the technical aspects of this disclosure, explanations of common technical knowledge and the like that do not require special explanation to enable the implementation of the technical aspects of this disclosure have been omitted from the descriptions and illustrations presented above.

[0704] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference.

[0705] The following is further disclosed regarding the embodiments described above.

[0706] (Claim 1)

[0707] Means of collecting online payment information,

[0708] Means of obtaining financial market data,

[0709] A means for analyzing users' spending patterns and investment trends using the aforementioned online payment information and financial market data,

[0710] A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the aforementioned analysis results,

[0711] A means for generating personalized financial advice, taking into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and market trends,

[0712] A means of notifying the user of the aforementioned advice,

[0713] A system that includes this.

[0714] (Claim 2)

[0715] The system according to claim 1, which dynamically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals.

[0716] (Claim 3)

[0717] The system according to claim 1, which collects feedback on the generated financial advice and asset allocation strategies and updates the analytical model.

[0718] "Example 1"

[0719] (Claim 1)

[0720] A means of collecting payment-related information via a communication network,

[0721] Means of obtaining economic market information,

[0722] A means for analyzing user spending characteristics and investment behavior using the aforementioned payment-related information and economic market information,

[0723] A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the analysis results using a generative model,

[0724] A means for generating personalized financial advice that takes into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and economic trends,

[0725] A means of delivering the aforementioned advice to an information terminal and notifying the user,

[0726] A system that includes this.

[0727] (Claim 2)

[0728] The system according to claim 1, which dynamically presents an asset allocation strategy based on the user's goals.

[0729] (Claim 3)

[0730] The system according to claim 1, which collects responses to the generated financial advice and asset allocation strategies and updates the analysis techniques.

[0731] "Application Example 1"

[0732] (Claim 1)

[0733] Means of collecting online payment data,

[0734] Means of obtaining financial market information,

[0735] A means for analyzing users' spending patterns and investment trends using the aforementioned online payment data and financial market information,

[0736] A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the aforementioned analysis results,

[0737] A means for generating personalized financial advice that takes into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and market trends,

[0738] Means for notifying the user of the aforementioned advice via a communication terminal,

[0739] A means of analyzing users' consumption behavior and generating savings advice,

[0740] A system that includes this.

[0741] (Claim 2)

[0742] The system according to claim 1, which automatically proposes an asset allocation policy based on the user's investment goals.

[0743] (Claim 3)

[0744] The system according to claim 1, which collects opinions on generated financial advice and asset allocation policies and updates the analytical model.

[0745] "Example 2 of combining an emotion engine"

[0746] (Claim 1)

[0747] Means of collecting online transaction information,

[0748] Means of obtaining market data,

[0749] A means for analyzing users' economic behavior patterns and investment tendencies using the aforementioned online transaction information and market data,

[0750] A means of acquiring and analyzing user emotional state data,

[0751] A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the aforementioned analysis results,

[0752] A means for generating personalized financial proposals that take into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and market trends,

[0753] Means for notifying the user's device of the aforementioned financial proposal,

[0754] A system that includes this.

[0755] (Claim 2)

[0756] The system according to claim 1, which dynamically proposes an asset allocation strategy according to the user's investment goals and emotional state.

[0757] (Claim 3)

[0758] The system according to claim 1, which obtains feedback on the generated financial proposals and asset allocation strategies, and updates and improves the analytical model.

[0759] "Application example 2 when combining with an emotional engine"

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Claims

1. Means of collecting online payment information, Means of obtaining financial market data, A means for analyzing users' spending patterns and investment trends using the aforementioned online payment information and financial market data, A means for evaluating the user's risk tolerance based on the aforementioned analysis results, A means for generating personalized financial advice, taking into account the aforementioned risk tolerance and market trends, A means of notifying the user of the aforementioned advice, A system that includes this.

2. The system according to claim 1, which dynamically proposes an asset allocation strategy based on the user's investment goals.

3. The system according to claim 1, which collects feedback on the generated financial advice and asset allocation strategies and updates the analytical model.

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