Server, system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

The object of the present invention is to provide a server, system, information processing method, and program that allow agents or distributors to easily find out their compensation. [Solution] The server's control unit obtains one or more reward condition information from at least some of the seller terminals of a plurality of seller terminals. The server's control unit obtains one or more progress information indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the goods by multiple agents from at least some of the seller terminals of a plurality of seller terminals. The server's control unit identifies the first reward to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, based on at least some of the reward condition information and at least some of the progress information. The server's control unit transmits the first reward information indicating the first reward to the first seller terminal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a server, a system, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] As an invention related to a conventional server, for example, an information processing apparatus described in Patent Document 1 is known. When this information processing apparatus includes data indicating that insurance contract data is an insurance contract by cooperation between a sales partner and an agency, it performs at least a step of determining a sales commission or a sharing ratio of achievements for the sales partner and the agency based on the attributes of the insurance contract.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, when the agency conditions between a seller who sells a merchandise and an agency that conducts agency business of the merchandise become complicated, the calculation of the remuneration paid from the seller to the agency becomes complicated. In such a case, there is a need for a device that allows an agency or a seller to easily know the remuneration.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a server, a system, an information processing method, and a program that allow an agency or a seller to easily know the remuneration.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The first aspect is A server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell the merchandise, and to multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation is paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The control device of the aforementioned server is Obtain multiple pieces of the aforementioned compensation condition information from at least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals, Obtain one or more progress reports indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the multiple agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information, The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. It is a server.

[0007] The second aspect is, The control device of the aforementioned server is From the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal, obtain aggregation condition information indicating the conditions for aggregating the first commission or the second commission. The first reward or the second reward is identified based on the aggregation condition information, at least a portion of the reward condition information of the one or more reward condition information, and at least a portion of the progress information of the one or more progress information. This is the server described on the first side.

[0008] The third aspect is, The aggregation criteria information includes the progress of sales activities for the aforementioned products. The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first or second reward that satisfies the progress conditions of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise in the aggregated condition information, This is the server described on the second side.

[0009] The fourth aspect is, The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the aforementioned product, The control device of the aforementioned server is The first or second reward corresponding to the merchandise identified by the aggregated condition information is identified. It is the server described on the second or third side.

[0010] The fifth aspect is, The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the first seller, The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first or second reward corresponding to the seller identified by the aggregated condition information, It is a server described in either the second or fourth aspect.

[0011] The sixth aspect is, The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the first agency, The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first or second compensation corresponding to the agency identified by the aggregate condition information, It is a server described in either the second or fourth aspect.

[0012] The seventh aspect is, The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that specifies the period, The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first reward or the second reward corresponding to the period specified by the aggregation condition information, It is a server as described in either the second or fifth aspect.

[0013] The eighth side is The reward condition information includes settings for a campaign in which the reward for matters related to the business activities of the merchandise by the first agency changes when the first agency meets a predetermined condition. The server described in any one of the first side to the seventh side.

[0014] The ninth side is The reward condition information includes settings in which the reward changes according to the business activity results of the merchandise by the agency. The server described in any one of the first side to the eighth side. [[ID=I5]]

[0015] The tenth side is The reward condition information includes settings indicating lead introduction or referral. In the lead introduction, the agency introduces customers to the seller without specifying the merchandise. In the referral, the agency introduces customers to the seller with the merchandise specified. The reward for the lead introduction is different from the reward for the referral. The server described in any one of the first side to the ninth side.

[0016] The eleventh side is A system including the server described in the first side, the plurality of seller terminals, and the plurality of agency terminals, At least some of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the plurality of agency terminals transmit the one or more reward condition information to the server. At least some of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the plurality of agency terminals transmit the one or more progress information to the server. The first seller terminal or the first agency terminal acquires the first reward information or the second reward information and displays the first reward information or the second reward information. It is a system.

[0017] The 12th aspect is, An information processing method performed on a server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell merchandise and multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation is paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The control device of the server, The seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals are used to obtain the plurality of the aforementioned compensation condition information. One or more progress reports indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents are obtained from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information. The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. It is an information processing method.

[0018] The 13th aspect is, A program executed in a control device of a server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell the merchandise and multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the said merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation is paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The program is controlled by the server's control unit. The seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals are used to obtain the plurality of the aforementioned compensation condition information. One or more progress reports indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents are obtained from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information. The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. It is a program. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to this disclosure, agents or distributors can easily find out about the compensation. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0020] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram of System 1. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a block diagram of the agent terminal 210-1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a block diagram of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a block diagram of server 110. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is an overview diagram of the operation of System 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the registration process. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a product management table. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 during the product search process. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 12] Figure 12 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 13] Figure 13 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 14] Figure 14 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of server 110, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1, and the control device 312 of seller terminal 310-1 during the matching process. [Figure 16] Figure 16 shows the image displayed on the display 220 of the agency terminal 210-1. [Figure 17] Figure 17 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 18] Figure 18 shows the agent management table. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 during the customer referral process. [Figure 20] Figure 20 shows the image displayed on the display 220 of the agent terminal 210-1. [Figure 21] Figure 21 shows a case management table. [Figure 22]Figure 22 is a flowchart showing the operations performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the progress management process and the reward generation process. [Figure 23] Figure 23 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 24] Figure 24 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the reward calculation process. [Figure 26] Figure 26 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 27] Figure 27 shows the image displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. [Figure 28] Figure 28 is a flowchart showing the actions performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the reward calculation process. [Figure 29] Figure 29 shows a product list. [Figure 30] Figure 30 shows the agent management table. [Figure 31] Figure 31 shows a case management table. [Figure 32] Figure 32 shows a product list. [Figure 33] Figure 33 shows the agent management table. [Figure 34] Figure 34 shows a case management table. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0021] (Embodiment) System 1 according to an embodiment of this disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] [System 1 Structure] First, I will explain the overall configuration of System 1 with reference to the diagram. Figure 1 is a block diagram of System 1.

[0023] System 1 in Figure 1 comprises a server 110, agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N (multiple agent terminals), and seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M (multiple seller terminals). N and M are natural numbers. The server 110, agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N, and seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M are connected to each other via a communication network. The network can be the internet, an intranet, etc.

[0024] Agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N are information processing devices managed by each of the agents P-1 to PN who sell the products. Agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N are, for example, smartphones, tablet devices, or personal computers.

[0025] Seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M are information processing devices managed by each of the sellers B-1 to BN who sell the merchandise. Seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M are, for example, smartphones, tablet devices, or personal computers.

[0026] Server 110 is an information processing device managed by the administrator of System 1. Server 110 provides responses to agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N and seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M in response to their requests.

[0027] Please note that agents P-1~PN and sellers B-1~BN are generally legal entities, not natural persons. For convenience, in the following, the staff of agents P-1~PN and sellers B-1~BN will also be referred to as agents P-1~PN and sellers B-1~BN. For example, when staff of agents P-1~PN and sellers B-1~BN operate a terminal, it will be described as agents P-1~PN and sellers B-1~BN operating the terminal.

[0028] [Structure of Agent Terminals 210-1 to 210-N] Next, the structure of agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Since the structure of agent terminals 210-2 to 210-N is the same as that of agent terminal 210-1, the explanation below will focus on agent terminal 210-1. Figure 2 is a block diagram of agent terminal 210-1.

[0029] The agent terminal 210-1 includes a control unit 212, a storage device 214, a network interface 216, a graphics processing unit 218, a display 220, an audio processing unit 222, a speaker 224, and an operation unit 226.

[0030] The storage device 214 stores programs and data. The storage device 214 is, for example, a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (for example, flash memory or hard disk).

[0031] The program includes, for example, the following: • OS (Operating System) programs • Programs for applications that perform information processing (e.g., web browsers, or target applications described later)

[0032] The data includes, for example, the following: • Databases referenced in information processing • Data obtained by performing information processing (i.e., the results of information processing)

[0033] The control device 212 implements the functions of the agent terminal 210-1 by executing a program stored in the storage device 214. The control device 212 is, for example, at least one of the following: ·CPU(Central Processing Unit) ·GPU(Graphic Processing Unit) ·ASIC(Application Specific Integrated Circuit) ·FPGA(Field Programmable Array)

[0034] The network interface 216 controls communication between the agent terminal 210-1 and external devices. The external devices are the server 110 and the sales terminals 310-1 to 310-M.

[0035] The graphics processing unit 218 displays an image on the display 220 based on the image data generated by the control device 212. The display 220 is either a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

[0036] The audio processing unit 222 causes the speaker 224 to output sound based on the audio data generated by the control device 212.

[0037] The control unit 226 generates operation signals based on the player's input and outputs these signals to the control device 212. The control unit 226 may be, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, or a combination thereof.

[0038] [Structure of seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M] Next, the structure of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Since the structure of seller terminals 310-2 to 310-M is the same as that of seller terminal 310-1, the explanation below will focus on seller terminal 310-1. Figure 3 is a block diagram of seller terminal 310-1.

[0039] The seller terminal 310-1 includes a control unit 312, a storage device 314, a network interface 316, a graphics processing unit 318, a display 320, an audio processing unit 322, a speaker 324, and an operation unit 326.

[0040] The storage device 314 stores programs and data. The storage device 314 is, for example, a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (for example, flash memory or hard disk).

[0041] The program includes, for example, the following: • OS (Operating System) programs • Programs for applications that perform information processing (e.g., web browsers, or target applications described later)

[0042] The data includes, for example, the following: • Databases referenced in information processing • Data obtained by performing information processing (i.e., the results of information processing)

[0043] The control device 312 implements the functions of the seller terminal 310-1 by executing a program stored in the storage device 314. The control device 312 is, for example, at least one of the following: ·CPU(Central Processing Unit) ·GPU(Graphic Processing Unit) ·ASIC(Application Specific Integrated Circuit) ·FPGA(Field Programmable Array)

[0044] The network interface 316 controls communication between the seller terminal 310-1 and external devices. The external devices are the server 110 and the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N.

[0045] The graphics processing unit 318 displays an image on the display 320 based on the image data generated by the control device 312. The display 320 is either a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display.

[0046] The audio processing unit 322 causes the speaker 324 to output sound based on the audio data generated by the control device 312.

[0047] The control unit 326 generates operation signals based on the player's actions and outputs these operation signals to the control device 312. The control unit 326 may be, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard or mouse, or a combination thereof.

[0048] [Server 110 Structure] Next, the structure of server 110 will be explained with reference to the diagram. Figure 4 is a block diagram of server 110.

[0049] As shown in Figure 4, the server 110 includes a control device 112, a storage device 114, and a network interface 116.

[0050] The storage device 114 stores programs and data. The storage device 114 is, for example, a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (for example, flash memory or hard disk).

[0051] The program includes, for example, the following: • OS (Operating System) programs • Programs for applications that perform information processing (e.g., web browsers, or target applications described later)

[0052] The data includes, for example, the following: • Databases referenced in information processing • Data obtained by performing information processing (i.e., the results of information processing)

[0053] The control device 112 implements the functions of the server 110 by executing the program PG stored in the storage device 114. The control device 112 is, for example, at least one of the following: ·CPU(Central Processing Unit) ·GPU(Graphic Processing Unit) ·ASIC(Application Specific Integrated Circuit) ·FPGA(Field Programmable Array)

[0054] The control device 112 includes, as functional blocks, a reward condition information acquisition means 121, a progress information acquisition means 122, a reward identification means 124, a reward information transmission control means 126, and an aggregation condition information acquisition means 128.

[0055] The network interface 116 controls communication between the server 110 and external devices. The external devices are agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N and sales terminals 310-1 to 310-M.

[0056] [System 1 Operation] Next, we will explain the operation of System 1 with reference to the diagrams. Figure 5 is an overview diagram of the operation of System 1.

[0057] First, we will explain the operation overview of System 1 with reference to Figure 5. System 1 performs the following processes (1) to (7). (1) Registration process (2) Product search process (3) Matching process (4) Customer referral processing (5) Progress update process (6) Reward generation process (7) Reward calculation process

[0058] In the registration process in (1), seller B-1 registers the products for which he / she wants agents P-1 to PN to handle sales on his / her behalf with server 110.

[0059] (2) In the product search process, agent P-1 searches for products that they wish to sell as an agent.

[0060] In the matching process described in (3), seller B-1 and agent P-1 will be matched regarding the agency sales of the product. The matching process involves agent P-1 submitting an application for agency sales of the product, and seller B-1 approving the application.

[0061] In the customer referral process described in (4), agent P-1 refers a customer to seller B-1. Hereafter, a customer referral will be referred to as a deal.

[0062] In the progress update process in (5), agent P-1 updates the progress of the case.

[0063] In the reward generation process of (6), when the progress of the project satisfies the reward conditions, the server 110 generates the project reward to be paid from seller B-1 to agent P-1.

[0064] In the reward calculation process of (7), server 110 calculates the first reward H1 to be paid to seller B-1. The first reward H1 is the reward for cases that satisfy the reward conditions (period, etc.) entered by seller B-1.

[0065] (1) Registration process Next, the details of the registration process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 6 is a flowchart of the processes executed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the registration process. Figures 7 and 8 are images displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1. Figure 9 is a product management table.

[0066] The control device 112 of the server 110 reads the program PG stored in the storage device 114, causing the control device 112 of the server 110 to execute the operations described below. The program PG causes the control device 112 of the server 110 to execute the reward condition information acquisition means 121, the progress information acquisition means 122, the reward identification means 124, the reward information transmission control means 126, and the aggregation condition information acquisition means 128.

[0067] First, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits input video information to the seller terminal 310-1 via the network interface 116 to display the input videos shown in Figures 7 and 8 (step S1). Accordingly, the network interface 316 of the seller terminal 310-1 receives the input video information and outputs it to the control device 312. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 acquires the input video information (step S11). Based on the input video information, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 displays the input videos shown in Figures 7 and 8 (step S12).

[0068] Seller B-1 inputs product registration information I1 in the input video shown in Figures 7 and 8 by operating the control unit 326 of the seller terminal 310-1. Product registration information I1 contains information related to the product that seller B-1 wants to sell. Specifically, product registration information I1 includes seller name 50 (not shown in Figures 7 and 8), seller representative 51 (not shown in Figures 7 and 8), product name 52, catchphrase 53, icon image 54, product image 55, person profile 56, referral method 57, commission conditions 58, and application conditions 59. The catchphrase 53 is the advertising text for the product. The icon image 54 is an image of the seller's company logo. The person profile 56 is the person desired for the customer to whom the product will be sold.

[0069] Referral method 57 describes a method in which an agent introduces customers to a seller. Referral method 57 is set to indicate either lead referral or intermediary referral. In lead referral, the agent introduces customers to the seller. In intermediary referral, the agent introduces customers who have the intention to purchase to the seller. In other words, in lead referral, the agent introduces only customers to the seller. On the other hand, in intermediary referral, the agent introduces customers who will purchase the product to the seller.

[0070] Compensation condition 58 indicates when compensation is earned and the basis for calculating the amount of compensation. Compensation condition 58 includes "20,000 yen per referral" and "10% of the contract amount." "20,000 yen per referral" means that in lead referral, a compensation of 20,000 yen is earned when the agent introduces a customer to the seller. "10% of the contract amount" means that if the agent introduces a customer to the seller who will purchase the product in either lead referral or referral, a compensation of 10% of the contract amount is earned when a contract is concluded between the customer and the seller. Thus, the compensation for lead referral and the compensation for referral differ.

[0071] Condition 59 specifies the timing of compensation accrual and the basis for calculating the amount of compensation, which cannot be described in compensation condition 58. In the input video in Figure 8, the conditions state that compensation changes depending on the size of the customer.

[0072] Here, the product registration information I1 includes commission condition information I2, as shown in Figure 9. The commission condition information I2 includes the conditions under which commissions are paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The commission condition information I2 indicates the timing of commission payment. In this embodiment, the commission condition information I2 includes the referral form 57, commission conditions 58, and application conditions 59. However, the commission condition information I2 only needs to include at least the commission conditions 58 and application conditions 59.

[0073] When seller B-1 completes the input of product registration information I1, the control device 312 of seller terminal 310-1 acquires the product registration information I1 (step S13). Then, the control device 312 of seller terminal 310-1 transmits the product registration information I1 to server 110 via network interface 316 (step S14). Product registration information I1 includes reward condition information I2. Therefore, in step S14, the control device 312 of seller terminal 310-1 transmits the reward condition information I2 to server 110 via network interface 116. Accordingly, the network interface 116 of server 110 receives the product registration information I1 and outputs the product registration information I1 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 acquires the product registration information I1 (step S2). Since the product registration information I1 includes the reward conditions information I2, the control device 112 (reward conditions information acquisition means 121) of the server 110 acquires the reward conditions information I2 from the seller terminal 310-1.

[0074] The control device 112 of server 110 stores the product management table shown in Figure 9. The product management table contains multiple product registration information I1. The control device 112 of server 110 records the product registration information I1 from step S2 in the product management table shown in Figure 9 (step S3). At this time, the control device 112 of server 110 assigns a product ID 60 to the product registration information I1 from step S2 to distinguish it from other product registration information I1. The control device 112 of server 110 also records the URL of the storage location of the icon image 54 and the product image 55 in the icon image 54 field and the product image 55 field, respectively. This completes the registration process.

[0075] Although the registration process for seller terminal 310-1 has been described, at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M each perform the registration process. Therefore, at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M transmit multiple product registration information I1 (i.e., reward condition information I2) to the server 110. In addition, the control device 112 of the server 110 obtains multiple product registration information I1 (i.e., reward condition information I2) from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M.

[0076] (2) Product search process Next, the details of the product search process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 10 is a flowchart of the product search process executed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1. Figures 11 to 14 are images displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1.

[0077] First, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits search video information to the agent terminal 210-1 via the network interface 116 to display the search video in Figure 11 (step S21). Accordingly, the network interface 216 of the agent terminal 210-1 receives the search video information and outputs it to the control device 212. As a result, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 acquires the search video information (step S31). Based on the search video information, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the search video in Figure 11 (step S32). The search video in Figure 11 includes a search area A1 and a results area A2. The search area A1 includes a box 500 for entering keywords, a checkbox 502 for selecting a product category, and a checkbox 504 for selecting a problem to be solved by the product. The results area A2 displays the search results. However, at the time of step S32, the results area A2 does not display the search results.

[0078] Agent P-1 can search for products they wish to sell by entering search criteria information I3 in search area A1. Search criteria information I3 indicates the conditions for agent P-1 to search for products they wish to sell. Agent P-1 enters search criteria information I3 by entering keywords in box 500 and / or by checking checkboxes 502 and 504. This allows agent P-1 to narrow down the products they wish to sell from among the many available products.

[0079] When agent P-1 completes the input of the search conditions, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1 acquires the search condition information I3 (step S33). Then, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1 transmits the search condition information I3 to server 110 via the network interface 216 (step S34). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of server 110 receives the search condition information I3 and outputs the search condition information I3 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 acquires the search condition information I3 (step S22).

[0080] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 generates search result information I4 by referring to the product management table shown in Figure 9 stored in the storage device 114 and extracting one or more product registration information I1 that match the search condition information I3 (step S23). For example, if the search condition information I3 includes "business efficiency" as a keyword, the control device 112 of the server 110 extracts one or more product registration information I1 that include the keyword "business efficiency" from the product management table. Then, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits the search result information I4 to the agent terminal 210-1 via the network interface 116 (step S24). The search result information I4 includes one or more product registration information I1 that match the search condition information I3. Accordingly, the network interface 216 of the agent terminal 210-1 receives the search result information I4 and outputs the search result information I4 to the control device 212. As a result, the control device 112 of the agent terminal 210-1 acquires the search result information I4 (step S35).

[0081] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the search results video in Figure 12 based on the search results information I4. The search results video in Figure 12 includes a search area A1 and a results area A2. The search area A1 includes a box 500 for entering keywords, a checkbox 502 for selecting a product category, and a checkbox 504 for selecting a problem to be solved by the product. The results area A2 includes one or more product registration information I1 included in the search results information I4. This allows agent P-1 to confirm the search results information I4.

[0082] Agent P-1 can click on the product name 410 included in the search results video in Figure 12 by operating the operation unit 226. For example, agent P-1 can click on the product name "XXXYYY" included in the search results video in Figure 12 by operating the operation unit 226. Accordingly, the control device 112 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the product details video in Figures 13 and 14 on the display 120. The product details video in Figures 13 and 14 includes product registration information I1 regarding the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation). This allows agent P-1 to confirm the details of the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation). In other words, agent P-1 can learn the conditions for acting as an agent for the product (product name XXXYYY). This completes the product search process.

[0083] (3) Matching process Next, the details of the matching process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 15 is a flowchart of the matching process executed by the control device 112 of server 110, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1, and the control device 312 of seller terminal 310-1. Figure 16 is the image displayed on the display 220 of agent terminal 210-1. Figure 17 is the image displayed on the display 320 of seller terminal 310-1. Figure 18 is a diagram of the agent management table.

[0084] First, the display 220 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the product details video shown in Figure 13. The product details video includes a button 600 labeled "Apply for Partnership". If agent P-1 wishes to act as an agent for the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation), agent P-1 clicks button 600 by operating the control unit 226. In response, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the application video shown in Figure 16 on the display 220 (step S41). The application video includes the seller name 50, product name 52, referral type 57, and commission conditions 58. Furthermore, the application video includes a button 602 labeled "Apply".

[0085] Agent P-1 checks the seller name 50, product name 52, referral method 57, and commission conditions 58 in the application video. If agent P-1 wishes to act as an agent for the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation), agent P-1 clicks button 602 by operating the operation unit 226. Accordingly, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1 obtains application request information I5 (step S42). Application request information I5 indicates that agent P-1 wishes to act as an agent for the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation). In other words, application request information I5 is information that associates agent P-1 with product registration information I1, where product ID is "01".

[0086] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 transmits the application request information I5 to the server 110 via the network interface 116 (step S43). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the application request information I5 and outputs the application request information I5 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the application request information I5 (step S51).

[0087] The storage device 114 of the server 110 stores the agent management table shown in Figure 18. The control device 112 of the server 110 records application request information I5 in the agent management table (step S52). More specifically, the agent management table contains multiple agent management information I7. The agent management information I7 indicates that an agent will act as an agent for the sales of goods sold by the seller. Specifically, the agent management information I7 includes the seller name 81, agent name 82, product name 83, referral type 84, compensation conditions 85, partnership start date 86, and progress 87. The application request information I5 in step S51 is information that associates product registration information I1, where the product ID is "01", with agent P-1. Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 records the seller name 50, product name 52, referral type 57, and commission conditions 58 included in product registration information I1, for which product ID is "01", in the seller name 81, product name 83, referral type 84, and commission conditions 85 columns of the agent management table. In addition, the control device 112 of server 110 records the agent name "B Corporation" of agent P-1 in the agent name 82 column of the agent management table. Furthermore, the control device 112 of server 110 records "Pending Approval" in the progress 87 column.

[0088] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 generates application approval request information I6 based on the application request information I5 (step S53). The application approval request information I6 indicates that agent P-1 is requesting approval from seller B-1 (A Corporation) to act as an agent for sales of the product (product name XXXYYY). In other words, like the application request information I5, the application approval request information I6 is information that associates product registration information I1, where the product ID is "01", with agent P-1.

[0089] Furthermore, the control device 112 of the server 110 extracts multiple agency management information I7s whose agency name is "B Corporation" from the multiple agency management information I7s recorded in the agency management table in Figure 18 (step S54).

[0090] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits the application approval request information I6 and the multiple agent management information I7 to the seller terminal 310-1 via the network interface 116 (step S55). Accordingly, the network interface 316 of the seller terminal 310-1 receives the application approval request information I6 and the multiple agent management information I7 and outputs the application approval request information I6 and the multiple agent management information I7 to the control device 312. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 acquires the application approval request information I6 and the multiple agent management information I7 (step S61).

[0091] Next, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 displays the agent management video in Figure 17 based on the application approval request information I6 and the multiple agent management information I7 (step S62). The agent management video includes multiple agent management information I7. Seller B-1 operates the operation unit 326 and clicks "Pending Approval" in the progress included in the top agent management information I7. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 obtains the application approval information I8 (step S63). The application approval information I8 indicates that seller B-1 (A Corporation) has approved agent P-1 to conduct sales of the product (product name XXXYYY). Therefore, the application approval information I8 includes the agent management information I7 approved by seller B-1 (A Corporation).

[0092] Next, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 transmits the application approval information I8 to the server 110 via the network interface 316 (step S64). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the application approval information I8 and outputs the application approval information I8 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the application approval information I8 (step S56).

[0093] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 updates the agent management table in Figure 18 based on the application approval information I8 (step S57). More specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 changes the progress column in the agent management information I7 at the top of the agent management table from "awaiting approval" to "approved," and records the current date in the partnership start date 86 column. This completes the matching process between dealer B-1 and agent P-1. At least some of the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N and at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M also perform the matching process.

[0094] (4) Customer referral processing Next, the details of the customer referral process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 19 is a flowchart of the operations performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 during the customer referral process. Figure 20 is the image displayed on the display 220 of the agent terminal 210-1. Figure 21 is a diagram of the case management table.

[0095] First, agent P-1 (B Corporation) acts as an agent for sales of the product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation). Agent P-1 (B Corporation) conducts business negotiations with customers regarding the product (product name XXXYYY). At this time, the control device 212 of agent terminal 210-1 transmits a customer referral notification to the server 110 via the network interface 116 in response to an operation of the operation unit 226 by agent P-1 (step S71). The customer referral notification indicates that agent P-1 (B Corporation) will refer a customer to seller B-1 (A Corporation), who sells the product (product name XXXYYY). In other words, the customer referral notification is information that associates the agent name "B Corporation" of agent P-1, the seller name "A Corporation" of seller B-1, and the product name "XXXYYY" sold by seller B-1.

[0096] The network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the customer inquiry notification and outputs the customer inquiry notification to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the customer inquiry notification (step S81). Accordingly, the control device 112 of the server 110 refers to the agent management table in Figure 18 and acquires agent management information I7 corresponding to the agent name, seller name, and product name included in the customer referral notification (step S82). Then, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits the customer information input video information and agent management information I7 for displaying the customer information input video in Figure 20 to the agent terminal 210-1 via the network interface 116 (step S83).

[0097] The customer information input video in Figure 20 shows agent P-1 (B Corporation) inputting customer information I9. Customer information I9 is ​​information related to a customer who wants to purchase a product (product name XXXYYY) sold by seller B-1 (A Corporation). As shown in Figure 20, customer information I9 includes customer name 97, customer contact name 98, job title 101, email address 102, telephone number 103, and handover notes 104.

[0098] The network interface 216 of the agent terminal 210-1 receives customer information input video information and agent management information I7, and outputs the customer information input video information and agent management information I7 to the control device 212. As a result, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 acquires the customer information input video information and agent management information I7 (step S72). The control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 then displays the customer information input video shown in Figure 20 on the display 220 (step S73). Agent P-1 inputs customer information I9 by operating the operation unit 226. As a result, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 acquires the customer information I9 (step S74).

[0099] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 generates case information I10 (step S75). Case information I10 shows the details of the case. The case is the content of the business negotiation for the product. As shown in Figure 21, case information I10 includes the date and time of occurrence 91, product name 92, seller name 93, agent name 94, referral type 95, commission conditions 96, customer name 97, customer contact person name 98, commission amount 99, and progress 100. Agent management information I7 includes seller name 81, agent name 82, product name 83, referral type 84, and commission conditions 85. Customer information I9 includes customer name 97, customer contact person name 98, job title 101, email address 102, telephone number 103, and handover notes 104. Based on the agent management information I7 and customer information I9, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 generates case information I10 (step S75). In this case, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 records the current date and time in the occurrence date and time 91 included in the case information I10.

[0100] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 transmits the case information I10 to the server 110 via the network interface 216 (step S76). Accordingly, the network interface 116 receives the case information I10 from the server 110 and outputs the case information I10 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the case information I10 (step S84).

[0101] The storage device 114 of server 110 stores the case management table shown in Figure 21. The control device 112 of server 110 records the case information I10 in the case management table (step S85). This completes the customer referral process.

[0102] (5) Progress management processing and (6) Reward generation processing Next, the details of the progress management process and the reward generation process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 22 is a flowchart of the processes executed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the progress management process and the reward generation process. Figures 23 and 24 are images displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1.

[0103] First, the seller terminal 310-1 sends a case update notification to the server 110 via the network interface 316 in response to an operation of the operation unit 326 by seller B-1 (step S91). The case update notification indicates that the server 110 is being notified to update the progress of case information I10. Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the case update notification and outputs it to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the case update notification (step S141).

[0104] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 extracts one or more case information I10 from the case management table in Figure 21, where the seller name is "B Corporation" (seller B-1) (step S142). Then, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits the one or more case information I10 extracted in step S142 to the seller terminal 310-1 via the network interface 116 (step S142). Accordingly, the network interface 316 of the seller terminal 310 receives one or more case information I10 and outputs one or more case information I10 to the control device 312. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 acquires one or more case information I10 (step S92).

[0105] Next, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 displays the case list video shown in Figure 23 on the display 320 based on one or more case information I10 acquired in step S92 (step S93). The case list video includes one or more case information I10 acquired in step S92. Seller B-1 selects the case information I10 whose progress they want to update by operating the operation unit 326. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 displays the case management video (see Figure 24) of the case information I10 whose progress they want to update on the display 320 (step S94). The case management video is a video for seller B-1 to update the progress of the case information I10. Therefore, the case management video includes a tab 700 for updating the progress of the case information I10. Seller B-1 can select the progress from the tab 700 by operating the operation unit 326. Seller B-1 can select, for example, "Referred," "Contracted," and "Payment Received" as progress. "Referred" indicates that the customer was referred to seller B-1. "Contracted" means that the customer purchased a product (product name XXXYYY) from seller B-1 (A Corporation). "Payment Received" means that the customer paid seller B-1 for the product. In addition to "Referred," "Contracted," and "Payment Received," seller B-1 may also select "New," "Schedule in Progress," "Deal Held," "Deal Closed," "Commission Established," and "Not Accepted" as progress.

[0106] Seller B-1 selects a progress from tab 700 by operating the control unit 326. The case management video also includes a button 710 labeled "Update". Seller B-1 clicks button 710 by operating the control unit 326. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 acquires progress information I12 (step S95). Progress information I12 shows the progress selected by seller B-1 in step S94. Thus, progress information I12 shows the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the product by agent P-1.

[0107] The control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 refers to the case information I10 acquired in step S92 and the progress information I12 acquired in step S95 to determine whether or not a commission will be generated for the case in the case information I10 (step S96). More specifically, the case information I10 includes commission condition information I2, as shown in Figure 21. The commission condition information I2 includes the conditions for the generation of a commission paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. Specifically, the commission condition information I2 indicates the progress of the case for which a commission will be generated. That is, the commission condition information I2 indicates the timing of the commission generation. In this embodiment, the commission condition information I2 corresponds to the referral form 95 and the commission condition 96. Therefore, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 determines whether or not the progress indicated by the progress information I12 satisfies the commission generation conditions indicated by the commission condition information I2. For example, if the condition for generating a reward in the reward condition information I2 is the conclusion of a contract, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 determines whether the progress information I12 is "contract concluded". If the progress indicated by the progress information I12 is "contract concluded", the progress information I12 satisfies the condition for generating a reward indicated by the reward condition information I2, and therefore a reward is generated. This process proceeds to step S97. If the progress indicated by the progress information I12 is not "contract concluded", the progress information I12 does not satisfy the condition for generating a reward indicated by the reward condition information I2, and therefore no reward is generated. This process proceeds to step S99.

[0108] If a reward is to be generated, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 generates reward information I13 (step S97). The reward information I13 indicates the amount of reward that seller B-1 should pay to agent P-1 in the case indicated by the case information I10. The control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 then transmits the progress information I12 and the reward information I13 to the server 110 via the network interface 116 (step S98). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the progress information I12 and the reward information I13 and outputs the progress information I12 and the reward information I13 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 (progress information acquisition means 122) acquires the progress information I12 and the reward information I13 from the seller terminal 310-1 (step S143).

[0109] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 updates the case management table in Figure 21 based on the progress information I12 and the reward information I13 (step S144). More specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 records the progress indicated by the progress information I12 in the progress 100 column and the reward indicated by the reward information I13 in the reward amount 99 column. This completes the progress management process and the reward generation process.

[0110] If no reward is generated, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 transmits progress information I12 to the server 110 via the network interface 316 (step S99). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the progress information I12 and outputs the progress information I12 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the progress information I12 (step S143).

[0111] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 updates the case management table in Figure 21 based on the progress information I12 (step S144). More specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 records the progress indicated by the progress information I12 in the progress 100 column. This completes the progress management process and the reward generation process.

[0112] Although the progress management process and reward generation process of seller terminal 310-1 have been described, at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M each perform the progress management process and reward generation process. Therefore, at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M send one or more progress information I12 to the server 110. The control device 112 of the server 110 then obtains one or more progress information I12 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M.

[0113] (7) Reward calculation process Next, the details of the reward calculation process will be explained with reference to the diagrams. Figure 25 is a flowchart of the processes executed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the reward calculation process. Figures 26 and 27 are images displayed on the display 320 of the seller terminal 310-1.

[0114] First, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 displays the aggregation condition input video shown in Figure 26 on the display 320 (step S111). The aggregation condition input video is a video for seller B-1 to input the aggregation conditions for aggregating the first reward H1. The first reward H1 is the reward that seller B-1 (the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among multiple seller terminals) should pay. The aggregation condition input video includes fields for period 151, progress 152, product name 153, seller name 154, agent name 155, and referral type 156. Seller B-1 inputs period 151, progress 152, product name 153, seller name 154, agent name 155, and referral type 156 in the aggregation condition input video by operating the operation unit 326. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 obtains aggregation condition information I14 indicating the conditions for aggregating the first reward H1 (step S112). The aggregation condition information I14 includes information specifying the period, such as the period 151; the progress of sales activities for the product 152; information specifying the product, such as the product name 153; information specifying the product, such as the seller's name 154; information specifying the agent's name 155; and information specifying the agent's name 155 and referral type 156.

[0115] Next, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 transmits the aggregation condition information I14 to the server 110 via the network interface 316 (step S113). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the aggregation condition information I14 and outputs the aggregation condition information I14 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 (aggregation condition information acquisition means 128) acquires the aggregation condition information I14 from the seller terminal 310-1 (first seller terminal) (step S101).

[0116] Next, the control device 112 (reward identification means 124) of the server 110 identifies the first reward H1 based on a portion of the one or more case information I10 (one or more reward condition information I2 and one or more progress information I12) and the aggregation condition information I14 recorded in the case management table of Figure 21 (step S102). More specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 identifies the reward amount 99 of one or more case information I10 that conforms to the aggregation conditions indicated by the aggregation condition information I14 from among the one or more case information I10 recorded in the case management table of Figure 21 as the first reward H1. In this embodiment, the aggregation condition information I14 includes the period 151, progress 152, seller name 154, and agent name 155. Therefore, the control device 112 of the server 110 identifies a first commission H1 that corresponds to the period 151 specified by the aggregation condition information I14, satisfies the progress 152 of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise specified by the aggregation condition information I14, corresponds to the seller specified by the aggregation condition information I14, and corresponds to the agent specified by the aggregation condition information I14. The aggregation conditions are that the period 151 is "January 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024", the progress 152 is "paid", the seller name 154 is Company A (seller B-1), and the agent name 155 is Company B (agent P-1). Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 identifies the reward amount 99 as the first reward H1 for one or more case information I10 where the occurrence date and time falls within "January 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024", the progress is "paid", the seller name 154 is "A Corporation (Seller B-1)", and the agent name 155 is "B Corporation (Agent P-1)".

[0117] Next, the control device 112 (reward information transmission control means 126) of the server 110 transmits first reward information I15 indicating the first reward H1 to the seller terminal 310-1 (first seller terminal) via the network interface 116 (step S103). As described above, the first reward H1 is the reward amount 99 included in one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions. Therefore, one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions include the first reward H1. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions as first reward information I15 to the seller terminal 310-1 via the network interface 116. In response, the network interface 316 of the seller terminal 310-1 receives the first reward information I15 and outputs the first reward information I15 to the control device 312. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 (first seller terminal) acquires the first reward information I15 (step S114).

[0118] Next, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 (first seller terminal) displays an aggregated result video (see Figure 27) including the first reward information I15 on the display 320 (step S115). More specifically, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 describes the details of one or more cases and the total amount of the first reward H1 in the aggregated result video based on one or more case information I10 included in the first reward information I15. This allows seller B-1 to know the first reward H1 received between January 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024.

[0119] [effect] According to server 110, seller B-1 can easily find out the first reward H1. More specifically, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains one or more reward condition information I2 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M, and also obtains one or more progress information I12 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can manage reward condition information I2 regarding the conditions for reward generation and progress information I12 regarding the progress of the case. Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the first reward H1 that seller B-1, who manages seller terminal 310-1 among the multiple seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M, should pay, based on a portion of one or more case information I10 recorded in the case management table in Figure 21. As a result, according to server 110, seller B-1 can easily find out the first reward H1.

[0120] According to server 110, seller B-1 can find out the first reward H1 that meets the aggregation conditions of their choice. More specifically, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains aggregation condition information I14 from seller terminal 310-1. The aggregation condition information I14 indicates the conditions for aggregating the first reward H1. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the first reward H1 based on a portion of the one or more case information I10 (one or more reward condition information I2 and one or more progress information I12) recorded in the case management table in Figure 21 and the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, according to server 110, seller B-1 can find out the first reward H1 that meets the aggregation conditions of their choice.

[0121] According to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 is complex, seller B-1 can easily find out the first reward H1. In lead referrals, agents introduce customers to sellers without specifying the product. In intermediary referrals, agents introduce customers to sellers with the product specified. Thus, the workload of the agent's sales activities differs between lead referrals and intermediary referrals. Therefore, the reward for lead referrals and the reward for intermediary referrals are different. Consequently, the calculation process for the first reward H1 becomes complex. Therefore, the reward condition information I2 includes information indicating whether it is a lead referral or an intermediary referral. As a result, the control device 112 of Server 110 can identify the first reward H1 based on the reward condition information I2 indicating whether it is a lead referral or an intermediary referral. Thus, according to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 is complex, seller B-1 can easily find out the first reward H1.

[0122] On server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that identifies seller B-1 (first seller). As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the first reward H1 corresponding to seller B-1 identified by the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, seller B-1 can find out the first reward H1 from seller B-1.

[0123] In server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that identifies agent P-1 (first agent). As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the first commission H1 corresponding to agent P-1 identified by the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, seller B-1 can find out the first commission H1 from agent P-1.

[0124] In server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that specifies a period. This allows the control device 112 of server 110 to identify the first reward H1 that will occur during the period specified by the aggregation condition information I14. As a result, seller B-1 can know the first reward H1 that will occur during the period specified by the aggregation condition information I14.

[0125] (First variation) Next, we will describe system 1a relating to the first modified example with reference to the drawings. Figure 28 is a flowchart of the operations performed by the control device 112 of the server 110 and the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 during the reward calculation process.

[0126] System 1a differs from System 1 in that agent P-1 can easily find out the second commission H2 that is to be paid to agent P-1. The following will explain System 1a, focusing on these differences.

[0127] The details of the reward calculation process of system 1a will be explained with reference to the drawings. The control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 displays the aggregation condition input video shown in Figure 26 on the display 220 (step S131). The aggregation condition input video is a video for agent P-1 to input the aggregation conditions for aggregating the second reward H2. The second reward H2 is the reward that agent P-1 (the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among multiple agent terminals) should be paid. The aggregation condition input video includes fields for period 151, progress 152, product name 153, seller name 154, agent name 155, and referral type 156. Seller B-1 inputs period 151, progress 152, product name 153, seller name 154, agent name 155, and referral type 156 in the aggregation condition input video by operating the operation unit 326. As a result, the control device 312 of the seller terminal 310-1 obtains aggregation condition information I14 that indicates the conditions for aggregating the first reward H1 (step S132). The aggregation condition information I14 includes information that specifies the period, such as the period 151; the progress of sales activities for the product 152; information that specifies the product, such as the product name 153; information that specifies the seller (first seller), such as the seller name 154; information that specifies the agent (first agent), such as the agent name 155 and the referral type 156.

[0128] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 transmits the aggregation condition information I14 to the server 110 via the network interface 216 (step S133). Accordingly, the network interface 116 of the server 110 receives the aggregation condition information I14 and outputs the aggregation condition information I14 to the control device 112. As a result, the control device 112 of the server 110 acquires the aggregation condition information I14 from the agent terminal 210-1 (second seller terminal) (step S121).

[0129] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 identifies the second reward H2 based on a portion of the one or more case information I10 (one or more reward condition information I2 and one or more progress information I12) recorded in the case management table in Figure 21 and the aggregation condition information I14 (step S122). More specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 identifies the reward amount 99 of one or more case information I10 that meets the aggregation conditions indicated by the aggregation condition information I14 from among the one or more case information I10 recorded in the case management table in Figure 21 as the second reward H2. In this embodiment, the aggregation condition information I14 includes the period 151, progress 152, seller name 154, and agent name 155. Therefore, the control device 112 of the server 110 identifies a second commission H2 that corresponds to the period 151 specified by the aggregation condition information I14, satisfies the progress 152 of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise specified by the aggregation condition information I14, corresponds to the seller specified by the aggregation condition information I14, and corresponds to the agent specified by the aggregation condition information I14. The aggregation conditions are that the period 151 is "January 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024", the progress 152 is "paid", the seller name 154 is Company A (seller B-1), and the agent name 155 is Company B (agent P-1). Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 identifies the reward amount 99 as the second reward H2 for one or more case information I10 where the occurrence date and time falls within "January 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024", the progress is "paid", the seller name 154 is "A Corporation (Seller B-1)", and the agent name 155 is "B Corporation (Agent P-1)".

[0130] Next, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits the second reward information I16, which indicates the second reward H2, to the agent terminal 210-1 (first agent terminal) via the network interface 116 (step S123). As described above, the second reward H2 is the reward amount 99 included in one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions. Therefore, one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions include the second reward H2. Accordingly, in this embodiment, the control device 112 of the server 110 transmits one or more case information I10 that meet the aggregation conditions as the second reward information I16 to the agent terminal 210-1 via the network interface 116. In response, the network interface 216 of the agent terminal 210-1 receives the second reward information I16 and outputs the second reward information I16 to the control device 212. As a result, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 acquires the second reward information I16 (step S134).

[0131] Next, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 (first agent terminal) displays the aggregated results video, including the second reward information I16, on the display 220 (step S135). More specifically, the control device 212 of the agent terminal 210-1 describes the details of one or more cases and the total amount of the second reward H2 in the aggregated results video, based on one or more case information I10 included in the second reward information I16. This allows agent P-1 to know the second reward H2 received between January 1, 2024 and June 1, 2024. Note that the other configurations of system 1a are the same as those of system 1, so their explanation is omitted.

[0132] According to server 110, agent P-1 can easily find out the second reward H2. More specifically, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains one or more reward condition information I2 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M, and also obtains one or more progress information I12 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can manage reward condition information I2 regarding the conditions for reward generation and progress information I12 regarding the progress of the case. Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the second reward H2 to be paid to agent P-1, who manages agent terminal 210-1 among the multiple agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N, based on a portion of one or more case information I10 recorded in the case management table in Figure 21. As a result, according to server 110, agent P-1 can easily find out the second reward H2.

[0133] According to server 110, agent P-1 can find out the second reward H2 that meets the aggregation conditions it desires. More specifically, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains aggregation condition information I14 from agent terminal 210-1. The aggregation condition information I14 indicates the conditions for aggregating the second reward H2. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the second reward H2 based on one or more pieces of case information I10 recorded in the case management table in Figure 21 and the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, according to server 110, agent P-1 can find out the second reward H2 that meets the aggregation conditions it desires.

[0134] According to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the second reward H2 is complex, Agent P-1 can easily find out the second reward H2. In lead referrals, agents introduce customers to sellers without specifying the product. In intermediary referrals, agents introduce customers to sellers with a specified product. Thus, the workload of the agent's sales activities differs between lead referrals and intermediary referrals. Therefore, the reward for lead referrals and the reward for intermediary referrals are different. Consequently, the calculation process for the second reward H2 becomes complex. Therefore, the reward condition information I2 includes information indicating whether it is a lead referral or an intermediary referral. As a result, the control device 112 of Server 110 can identify the second reward H2 based on the reward condition information I2 indicating whether it is a lead referral or an intermediary referral. Thus, according to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the second reward H2 is complex, Agent P-1 can easily find out the second reward H2.

[0135] In server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that identifies seller B-1. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the second reward H2 corresponding to seller B-1 identified by the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, agent P-1 can find out the second reward H2 from seller B-1.

[0136] In server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that identifies agent P-1. As a result, the control device 112 of server 110 can identify the second reward H2 corresponding to agent P-1 identified by the aggregation condition information I14. Consequently, agent P-1 can find out the second reward H2 received by agent P-1.

[0137] In server 110, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that specifies a period. This allows the control device 112 of server 110 to identify the second reward H2 that will occur during the period specified by the aggregation condition information I14. As a result, agent P-1 can know the second reward H2 that will occur during the period specified by the aggregation condition information I14.

[0138] (Second variation) Next, we will explain system 1b related to the second modified example with reference to the drawings. Figure 29 is a diagram of the product table. Figure 30 is a diagram of the agent management table. Figure 31 is a diagram of the project management table.

[0139] System 1b differs from System 1,1a in that the compensation condition information I2 includes campaigns 61, 89, and 201, as shown in Figures 29 to 31. Campaigns 61, 89, and 201 are set up so that the compensation for matters related to the sales activities of the product by agent P-1 changes when certain conditions are met. More specifically, campaigns 61, 89, and 201 include the period and content. When the progress 100 in the case information I10 in Figure 31 meets the compensation condition 96 within the period of campaign 61, 89, and 201, compensation according to the content of campaign 61, 89, and 201 is generated. In this embodiment, campaign 61, 89, and 201 is described as "10% increase in compensation from January 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024". In the top row of case information I10 in Figure 31, progress 100 is "contracted on August 30, 2024". Therefore, the progress of project information I10 at the top of Figure 31, which is 100, fulfills the conditions of campaign 201. Accordingly, the reward amount 99 for project information I10 at the top of Figure 31 is the amount described in reward condition 96 plus a 10% incentive. Note that the other configurations of system 1b are the same as those of system 1, so their explanation is omitted.

[0140] System 1b can achieve the same effect as systems 1 and 1a.

[0141] According to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 is complex, seller B-1 or agent P-1 can easily find out which reward H1 or the second reward H2 is correct. Campaign 61,89,201 is set up so that the reward for matters related to agent P-1's sales activities of the product changes when agent P-1 (first agent) meets predetermined conditions. Therefore, the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 becomes complex. For this reason, the reward condition information I2 includes campaign 61,89,201. As a result, the control device 112 of Server 110 can identify the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 based on the reward condition information I2 indicating campaign 201. Therefore, according to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 is complex, seller B-1 or agent P-1 can easily find out which reward H1 or the second reward H2 is correct.

[0142] (Third variation) Next, we will explain system 1c related to the third modified example with reference to the drawings. Figure 32 is a diagram of the product table. Figure 33 is a diagram of the agent management table. Figure 34 is a diagram of the project management table.

[0143] System 1c differs from System 1 and 1a in that the compensation condition information I2 includes incentives 62, 90, and 202, as shown in Figures 32 to 34. Incentives 62, 90, and 202 are set up so that compensation changes depending on the sales activity performance of the agent. More specifically, incentives 62, 90, and 202 include conditions for compensation to change. When the compensation amount 99 in the case information I10 in Figure 34 satisfies the conditions of incentives 62, 90, and 202, the compensation amount 99 increases based on the description in incentives 62, 90, and 202. In this embodiment, incentive 62, 90, and 202 is described as "a 5% incentive if the contract amount is 10,000,000 yen or more." Therefore, in the top case information I10 in Figure 34, the compensation amount 99 is "1,000,000 yen." Therefore, the progress of project information I10 at the top of Figure 34, which is 100, satisfies the conditions for incentive 202. Accordingly, the reward amount 99 for project information I10 at the top of Figure 34 is the amount described in reward condition 96 plus a 5% incentive. Note that the other configurations of system 1c are the same as those of systems 1 and 1a, so their explanation is omitted.

[0144] System 1c can achieve the same effect as systems 1 and 1a.

[0145] According to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 is complex, the seller B-1 or agent P-1 can easily find out which reward H1 or the second reward H2 is. The incentives 62, 90, and 202 are set so that the reward changes depending on the agent's sales activity performance of the product. Therefore, the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 becomes complex. For this reason, the reward condition information I2 includes incentives 62, 90, and 202. As a result, the control device 112 of Server 110 can identify the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 based on the reward condition information I2 which indicates incentive 202. Therefore, according to Server 110, even if the calculation process for the first reward H1 and the second reward H2 is complex, the seller B-1 or agent P-1 can easily find out which reward H1 or the second reward H2 is.

[0146] (Other embodiments) The server according to the present invention is not limited to the server 110 of systems 1,1a to 1c, but can be modified within the scope of its gist. Furthermore, the configurations of systems 1,1a to 1c may be combined in any way.

[0147] In systems 1,1a to 1c, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains one or more reward condition information I2 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M. However, the control device 112 of server 110 may also obtain one or more reward condition information I2 from at least some of the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N. That is, at least some of the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N may transmit one or more reward condition information I2 to server 110.

[0148] In systems 1,1a to 1c, the control device 112 of server 110 obtains one or more progress information I12 from at least some of the seller terminals 310-1 to 310-M. However, the control device 112 of server 110 may also obtain one or more progress information I12 from at least some of the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N. That is, at least some of the agent terminals 210-1 to 210-N may send one or more progress information I12 to server 110.

[0149] In addition, in systems 1,1a to 1c, the control device 112 of the server 110 may transmit the first reward information I15 to the agent terminal 210-1, or it may transmit the second reward information I16 to the seller terminal 310-1.

[0150] In systems 1,1a to 1c, the aggregation condition information I14 includes information that identifies the product. Therefore, the control device 112 of server 110 may identify the first reward H1 or the second reward H2 corresponding to the product identified by the aggregation condition information I14.

[0151] In systems 1,1a to 1c, multiple sellers B-1 to BM can arbitrarily set the commission condition 58 in commission condition information I2. Therefore, the commission condition 58 in commission condition information I2 is not limited to the values ​​exemplified in systems 1,1a to 1c.

[0152] In systems 1,1a to 1c, the aggregation condition input video in Figure 26 includes a field for Period 151. Seller B-1 or agent P-1 enters the desired period in the Period 151 field using the keyboard. However, the Period 151 field may also be a pull-down input field where, for example, "month" or "year" can be selected. This allows seller B-1 or agent P-1 to easily check the first commission H1 or second commission H2 on a monthly or yearly basis.

[0153] In systems 1,1a to 1c, seller B-1 may rank agent P-1. The rank is determined by seller B-1 based on agent P-1's past performance, for example. Agent P-1's past performance includes the amount of sales of seller B-1's products by agent P-1, and the length of time agent P-1 has been acting as sales agent for seller B-1. The rank can be expressed as letters such as S, A, B, etc., or as numbers such as 1, 2, 3, etc. A higher rank results in higher compensation. Higher compensation includes higher compensation paid for each customer referred in lead referrals, and higher compensation (commission rate) paid for each product sold in lead referrals and referrals. Such ranks are recorded in the agent management table in Figure 18 and the case management table in Figure 21. Furthermore, instead of assigning a rank to agent P-1, a rank may be assigned to the products for which agent P-1 acts as sales agent. In other words, the rank may be set for the combination of agent P-1 and the merchandise. Alternatively, the rank may be set by seller B-1, or it may be set automatically by the control device 112 of server 110.

[0154] Furthermore, the rank does not have to depend on the past performance of agent P-1. In other words, the rank may be determined at the discretion of seller B-1.

[0155] In System 1b, Campaign 201 may be held for a sales agent for a specific product, or for a sales agent for a specific seller. If Campaign 201 is held for a sales agent for a specific product, Campaign 201 will include information about the specific product. If Campaign 201 is held for a sales agent for a specific seller, Campaign 201 will include information about the specific seller.

[0156] In addition, in systems 1,1a to 1c, sales agency services for bundled products consisting of multiple products may be provided. The compensation for a bundled product deal may differ from the compensation for deals involving multiple products separately. For example, the compensation for a bundled product deal may be higher than the compensation for deals involving multiple products separately. The compensation for a bundled product deal will be recorded in the compensation condition 96 column.

[0157] Furthermore, the method for calculating the reward amount 99 is not limited to the calculation methods of systems 1,1a to 1c. The control device 112 of server 110 may calculate the reward amount 99 by multiplying the reward paid for the sale of one item by the number of items sold. In addition, a special reward may be set for the sale of a specific item. The special reward is described in the reward conditions 96 of the case information I10. The control device 112 of server 110 may then calculate the reward amount 99 by multiplying the special reward described in the case information I10 by the number of items sold.

[0158] Furthermore, the control device 112 of the server 110 may calculate the commission based on a certain sales unit. Specifically, the control device 112 of the server 110 may generate a predetermined commission when agent P-1 introduces a predetermined number of customers to seller B-1, or it may generate a predetermined commission when the sales amount from customers introduced by agent P-1 to seller B-1 exceeds a predetermined amount.

[0159] The control device 112 of the server 110 may determine, based on the case information I10, whether or not a special commission is set for the sale of a particular product. If no special commission is set for the sale of a particular product, the control device 112 of the server 110 calculates the commission using the normal calculation method. In this case, the storage device 114 of the server 110 stores the commission for the sale of a single product for each of multiple products. In the normal calculation method, the control device 112 of the server 110 calculates the commission by multiplying the number of products sold by agent P-1 by the commission for the sale of a single product.

[0160] Furthermore, special commissions for the sale of a specific product may be set for each agent P-1 to PM.

[0161] Furthermore, if the referral type 95 of the compensation condition information I2 is an intermediary referral, the control device 112 of the server 110 may calculate the compensation based on the performance information showing the number of products sold by agent P-1 and the compensation condition 96 showing the compensation for the sale of one product. The control device 112 of the server 110 obtains the performance information from the agent terminal 210-1 or the seller terminal 310-1.

[0162] Furthermore, if the referral type 95 in the compensation condition information I2 is a lead referral, agent P-1 refers a customer to distributor B-1, and then distributor B-1 sells the product to the customer. In this case, the control device 112 of the server 110 may calculate the compensation based on performance information indicating the number of products sold by distributor B-1 to the customer and compensation condition 96 indicating the compensation for the sale of one product.

[0163] Furthermore, if the performance information of agent P-1 satisfies predetermined conditions, the control device 112 of the server 110 may grant agent P-1 a special reward. In this case, the storage device 114 of the server 110 stores the special reward calculation conditions for calculating the special reward. The storage device 114 of the server 110 then calculates the special reward based on the special reward calculation conditions and the performance information.

[0164] Note that in systems 1, 1a, and 1b, aggregation condition information I14 is not mandatory. The control device 112 of server 110 may identify the first reward H1 or the second reward H2 based on at least a portion of the reward condition information from one or more reward condition information I2 and at least a portion of the progress information from one or more progress information, or it may identify the first reward H1 or the second reward H2 based on at least a portion of the reward condition information from one or more reward condition information I2 and at least a portion of the progress information from one or more progress information I12.

[0165] In System 1, the control device 112 of Server 110 may obtain one or more existing customer information from an external server via an API (Application Programming Interface). Existing customer information may include, for example, various customer information, sales information, sales performance (sales information), various sales materials, contract information, sales records, progress information, analysis information, etc. This allows Agent P-1 to check the existing customer information stored on the external server. Therefore, Agent P-1 can obtain more existing customer information.

[0166] In System 1, the seller terminal 310-1 may update existing customer information stored in the external server by accessing the external server via an API. Specifically, instead of sending progress information I12 to the server 110, the seller terminal 310-1 sends progress information I12 to the external server. The external server then updates the existing customer information based on the progress information I12.

[0167] Furthermore, the first commission amount that seller B-1 pays to agent P-1 for sales agency services does not have to match the second commission amount that agent P-1 receives for sales agency services provided by agent P-1. Specifically, agent P-1 pays the first commission amount to the administrator of system 1. The administrator of system 1 pays seller B-1 the second commission amount, which is the first commission amount minus the administrative fee. In this case, the first commission amount is described in the commission condition 70 entered by seller terminal 310-1 during the registration process in (1). On the other hand, the second commission amount is described in the search results video of the product search process in (2). Therefore, server 110 stores information regarding the administrative fee. Server 110 calculates the second commission amount based on the commission condition 70 and the administrative fee information. Then, in step S24, server 110 transmits search results information I4, including the second commission amount, to agent terminal 210-1. The administrative fee may be a fixed amount or a predetermined percentage of the first commission amount. In other words, if the management fee is a fixed amount, the information regarding the management fee will show the amount. If the management fee is a predetermined percentage of the first reward, the information regarding the management fee will show the predetermined percentage. Alternatively, server 110 may store information regarding the second reward amount instead of information regarding the management fee.

[0168] Seller B-1 may hold a campaign. A campaign is an event in which the first reward amount described in reward condition 70 and the second reward amount described in the product search video are temporarily increased. Campaign conditions include, for example, referring customers within a specified period, selling a specified number of products within a specified period, referring customers who purchase the first and second products as a set, and being limited to the first 100 people. Outside of a campaign period, the first reward amount is set to 30,000 yen and the second reward amount is set to 20,000 yen. The management fee is 10,000 yen. During a campaign period, the first reward amount is set to 40,000 yen and the second reward amount is set to 30,000 yen. The management fee is 10,000 yen. Therefore, server 110 stores the reward condition 70 (first reward amount) during the campaign period. Furthermore, server 110 stores information regarding the management fee. Note that the management fee during a campaign period is the same as the management fee outside of a campaign period. Server 110 calculates the second reward amount based on the reward conditions 70 and the information regarding administrative fees. Then, in step S24, Server 110 transmits search result information I4, including the second reward amount, to the agent terminal 210-1. As a result, the second reward amount is written to the search result video of the product search process in (2). The administrative fee may be a fixed amount or a predetermined percentage of the first reward amount. Server 110 may store information regarding the second reward amount instead of information regarding administrative fees. Also, in step S97, Server 110 generates reward information I13 using the information regarding administrative fees. The agents eligible for the campaign may be limited to those that meet predetermined conditions.

[0169] The administrator of System 1 may also hold a campaign. A campaign is an event in which the first reward amount described in reward condition 70 and the second reward amount described in the product search video are temporarily increased. Campaign conditions include, for example, an agent having high sales during a specified period or an agent having a high rank. An agent with a high rank is an agent with annual sales exceeding a specified amount. In this case, the administrator of System 1 will bear the cost of the increased reward amount due to the campaign. Outside of a campaign period, the first reward amount is set to 30,000 yen and the second reward amount is set to 20,000 yen. The management fee is 10,000 yen. During a campaign period, the first reward amount is set to 30,000 yen and the second reward amount is set to 25,000 yen. The management fee is 5,000 yen. Therefore, Server 110 stores information regarding the management fee during a campaign period. Note that the management fee during a campaign period is different from the management fee outside of a campaign period. Server 110 calculates the second reward amount based on the information regarding reward condition 70 and the management fee. Then, in step S24, server 110 transmits search result information I4, including the second commission amount, to agent terminal 210-1. As a result, the second commission amount is written to the search result video of the product search process. The management fee may be a fixed amount or a predetermined percentage of the first commission amount. Server 110 may store information about the second commission amount instead of information about the management fee. Also, in step S97, server 110 generates commission information I13 using the information about the management fee.

[0170] Furthermore, sellers B-1 to BM may be wholesalers. In this case, the wholesaler purchases goods from multiple manufacturers. Agents P-1 to PN then act as sales agents for the goods sold by the wholesaler.

[0171] Furthermore, agents P-1 to PN may be secondary or tertiary agents. In this case, the primary agent may be the seller B-1 to BM and the secondary agent may be agents P-1 to PN, or the secondary agent may be the seller B-1 to BM and the tertiary agent may be agents P-1 to PN. Alternatively, the manufacturer may be the seller B-1 to BM and the primary or tertiary agent may be agents P-1 to PN. When agents P-1 to PN are secondary or tertiary agents, the calculation of the first commission H1 and the second commission H2 becomes complicated. Therefore, by using systems 1, 1a to 1c, the first commission H1 and the second commission H2 can be easily calculated.

[0172] In the product search process, agent P-1 may search for sellers B-1 to BM instead of products by operating agent terminal 210-1. In this case, the storage device 114 of server 110 stores information on sellers B-1 to BM. The control device 112 of server 110 then searches for sellers based on the search condition information I3 obtained from agent terminal 210-1. At this time, the information on sellers B-1 to BM may include product registration information I1. As a result, agent P-1 can learn the product registration information I1 sold by the sellers in the search results via agent terminal 210-1.

[0173] Furthermore, the conditions for the rewards in incentives 62, 90, and 202 of system 1c to change may include exceeding a predetermined number of customer referrals (for example, 100), exceeding a predetermined number of successful transactions (number of products sold or number of product contract IDs), or exceeding a predetermined number of referrals or sales of the first and second products as a set.

[0174] In systems 1,1a to 1c, matching is not mandatory. Therefore, if a sales agency agreement has been concluded between agent P-1 and seller B-1, the customer inquiry process, progress update process, commission generation process, and commission calculation process may be executed without going through the matching process.

[0175] In steps S94 and S95, seller B-1 updates the progress of case information I10. However, the progress of case information I10 may also be updated by agent P-1. In this case, agent terminal 210-1 sends progress information I12 to server 110 in response to agent P-1's operation. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0176] 1,1a~1c: System 110: Server 112: Control device 114: Storage device 116: Network Interface 120: Display 121: Remuneration condition information acquisition means 122: Means of obtaining progress information 124: Remuneration identification means 126: Reward information transmission control means 128: Means for obtaining aggregation condition information 210-1~210-N: Agent terminals 212: Control device 214: Storage device 216: Network Interface 218: Graphics Processing Unit 220: Display 222: Audio Processing Unit 224: Speaker 226:Operation unit 310-1~310-M: Seller terminal 312: Control device 314: Storage device 316: Network Interface 318: Graphics Processing Unit 320: Display 322: Audio Processing Unit 324: Speaker 326:Operation unit A1: Search area A2: Result area B-1~BM: Seller H1: 1st reward H2:Second reward I1: Product Registration Information I2: Reward Conditions Information I3: Search Criteria Information I4: Search Results Information I5: Application Request Information I6: Application Approval Request Information I7: Agency management information I8: Application approval information I9:Customer information I10:Project information I12: Progress Information I13: Reward Information I14: Aggregation Condition Information I15: First Reward Information I16:Second reward information P-1~PN:Agent PG: Program

Claims

1. A server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell the merchandise, and to multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation will be paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The control device of the aforementioned server is Obtain one or more of the aforementioned compensation condition information from at least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals, Obtain one or more progress pieces of information indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the multiple agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information, The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. server.

2. The control device of the aforementioned server is From the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal, obtain aggregation condition information indicating the conditions for aggregating the first commission or the second commission. The first reward or the second reward is identified based on the aggregation condition information, at least a portion of the reward condition information of the one or more reward condition information, and at least a portion of the progress information of the one or more progress information. The server according to claim 1.

3. The aggregation criteria information includes the progress of sales activities for the aforementioned products. The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first or second reward that satisfies the progress conditions of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise in the aggregated condition information, The server according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the aforementioned product, The control device of the aforementioned server is The first or second reward corresponding to the merchandise identified by the aggregated condition information is specified. The server according to claim 2 or claim 3.

5. The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the first seller, The control device of the aforementioned server is Identifying the first or second reward corresponding to the seller identified by the aggregated condition information, The server according to claim 2 or claim 3.

6. The aggregation condition information includes information that identifies the first agency, The control device of the aforementioned server is The first or second compensation corresponding to the agency identified by the aggregate condition information is identified. The server according to claim 2 or claim 3.

7. The aforementioned aggregation condition information includes information that specifies the period, The control device of the aforementioned server is The first reward or the second reward corresponding to the period specified by the aggregation condition information is identified. The server according to claim 2 or claim 3.

8. The aforementioned compensation conditions information includes setting up a campaign in which compensation for matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the first agent changes when the first agent meets predetermined conditions. The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

9. The aforementioned compensation conditions information includes a setting where compensation changes depending on the sales performance of the agent regarding the aforementioned products. The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

10. The aforementioned compensation information includes settings indicating lead referral or referral, In the aforementioned lead introduction, the agency introduces the customer to the seller without specifying the product. In the aforementioned referral, the agent introduces the customer to the seller with the product specified. The reward for referrals and referrals are different. The server according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

11. A system comprising the server described in claim 1, the plurality of seller terminals, and the plurality of agent terminals, At least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals transmit the one or more commission condition information to the server. At least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals transmit the one or more progress information to the server. The first seller terminal or the first agent terminal acquires the first commission information or the second commission information and displays the first commission information or the second commission information. system.

12. An information processing method performed on a server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell merchandise and multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation will be paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The control device of the server, Multiple pieces of the aforementioned compensation condition information are obtained from at least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals. One or more progress reports indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents are obtained from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information. The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. Information processing methods.

13. A program executed in a control device of a server that is communicatively connected to multiple seller terminals managed by multiple sellers who sell the merchandise and multiple agent terminals managed by multiple agents who act as agents for the sales activities of the said merchandise, The compensation conditions information includes the conditions under which compensation will be paid by the seller to the agent for matters related to the agent's sales activities of the product. The program is controlled by the server's control unit. Multiple pieces of the aforementioned compensation condition information are obtained from at least some of the seller terminals of the plurality of seller terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals of the plurality of agent terminals. Multiple progress reports indicating the progress of matters related to the sales activities of the merchandise by the multiple agents are obtained from at least some of the multiple agent terminals and / or at least some of the agent terminals. The first remuneration to be paid by the first seller who manages the first seller terminal among the plurality of seller terminals, or the second remuneration to be paid by the first agent who manages the first agent terminal among the plurality of agent terminals, is identified based on at least some of the remuneration condition information of the one or more remuneration condition information and at least some of the progress information of the one or more progress information. The first reward information indicating the first reward or the second reward information indicating the second reward is transmitted to the first seller terminal or the first agent terminal. program.

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