How to check video viewing results and the system for checking video viewing results

Abstract

This technology enables viewing of videos via an information code and allows for the identification of specific information about the person who viewed the video. [Solution] The method for confirming video viewing results includes an issuance step, a generation step, and a history recording step. In the issuance step, multiple pieces of identification information are issued. In the generation step, address identification information is generated that identifies the address for accessing the video stored in the management system 10. When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target, the history recording step is performed on the condition that the external device 80 attempts to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information. In the history recording step, when identification information is transmitted to the management system 10 from the access source external device 80, the access history is recorded in association with the identification information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a method for confirming video viewing results and a system for confirming video viewing results.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an electronic advertising system that inputs material information for creating an advertisement provided by an advertiser to a business operator, creates an electronic advertisement based on this material information, and provides the electronic advertisement to a user via a communication network. In this system, when an advertiser applies for an advertisement to the server of an advertising management business operator, the server issues a dedicated URL, ID, and password to the advertiser, converts a video file to create a QR code (registered trademark), and distributes it to the advertiser. Further, the storage unit of the server has an advertiser information database for storing advertiser information, a user information database for storing user information, a user information database for storing user information from users, a video electronic advertisement database for storing video electronic advertisement data, and an access history table for storing the access history of users. When a user accesses a site from a QR code or URL using a mobile phone, movie content is uploaded, and the user can view the video from there and confirm the advertisement content.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the system of Patent Document 1 above, although the number of accesses from a QR code can be viewed, there is a problem that the specific information of the entity accessing from the QR code cannot be specified.

[0005] One of the purposes of this disclosure is to provide a technology that can make videos viewable and obtain information about the person who viewed the video. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One of the methods for checking video viewing results, as disclosed here, A method for verifying the viewing results of videos stored in a network-connected management system, An issuance process that issues multiple pieces of identification information, A generation step of generating address identification information that identifies an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the network, When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target of provision, and an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, a history recording step is performed to record the access history in association with the identification information. Includes.

[0007] One of the disclosures is a system for verifying video viewing results. A verification system for checking the viewing results of videos stored in a management system connected to a network, An issuing unit that issues multiple pieces of identification information, A generation unit that generates address identification information to identify an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the aforementioned network, When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target of provision, and an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, the history recording unit records the access history in association with the identification information, Includes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The technology disclosed herein makes it possible to make videos viewable and to obtain information about the person who viewed the video. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a video provision system that can realize the verification system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how address identification information is associated with each video file in the video delivery system shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in the video delivery system shown in Figure 1, where the generation system generates each delivery medium. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example where a distributor of a distribution medium hands over the medium to a target recipient and receives the information medium from the target recipient. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of how to retain a separator in an information medium received from the recipient. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of registering information for each target recipient along with identification information. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example of an external device, such as a smartphone, reading the information code on the main unit. [Figure 8]FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining an example in which an external device accesses a site specified by address specifying information recorded in an information code read by the external device. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining an example of a screen displayed on an external device that has accessed a site specified by address specifying information recorded in an information code. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining an example of recording viewing history information for each identification information. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining an example in which a generation system generates each provided medium in the confirmation system of the third embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram conceptually explaining an example of a screen displayed on an external device that has accessed a site specified by address specifying information recorded in an information code in the confirmation system of the third embodiment.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0010] Each of the following [1] to

[18] is an example of the technology included in the present disclosure.

[0011] 〔1〕 A confirmation method for confirming a viewing result of a video stored in a management system connected to a network, an issuing step of issuing a plurality of identification information, when generating address specifying information for specifying an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the network, when an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address specifying information, and the identification information is transmitted from the external device of the access source to the management system, a history recording step of recording an access history in association with the identification information, A method for confirming a video viewing result including the above.

[0012] In the confirmation method of [1] above, the address identification information generated in the generation process can be passed to the target of provision, and further, the individual identification information issued in the issuance process can be passed to the target of provision to which the address identification information is passed. In this case, the target of provision can use the individual identification information in addition to the address identification information. When the address identification information and the individual identification information are provided to each target of provision in this way, the target of provision can use an external device to attempt to access the video stored in the management system based on the address identification information. Then, in the history recording process, when an access to the video stored in the management system is attempted, the access history can be recorded in association with the identification information on the condition that the identification information is transmitted from the external device that is the access source. That is, this method can record as the access history from which identification information the access to the video was made (that is, from which subject holding the identification information). Therefore, according to this method, the video can be made viewable, and information regarding the subject who viewed the video can be obtained.

[0013] ] [2] The generation process includes a process of generating an information code in which the address identification information is recorded. In the history recording process, when the individual identification information and the information code are provided to each of the targets of provision, and the external device attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, and the identification information is transmitted from the external device that is the access source to the management system, the access history is recorded in association with the identification information. The method for confirming the video viewing result according to [1].

[0014] The verification method described in [2] above generates an information code in which address identification information is recorded during the generation process, making it possible to provide the information code to the recipient. The recipient who receives the information code can then use an external device to read the information code and more easily attempt to access the video stored in the management system based on the address identification information recorded in the information code.

[0015] [3] In the generation step, the respective identification information is recorded on each providing medium and the information code is formed, and a separate body is formed on the providing medium in a form that is separable from the main body on which the identification information and the information code are recorded, and on which information that can identify the identification information is recorded. How to check the video viewing results described in [2].

[0016] The verification method described in [3] above involves providing a main unit and a separate unit in each delivery medium, each containing an information code and individual identification information. By handing each main unit to each recipient, address identification information can be transmitted to each recipient. A recipient who receives a main unit can read the information code recorded in the received main unit using an external device and attempt to access the video stored in the management system based on the address identification information recorded in the information code. Furthermore, since the main unit received by the recipient also contains individual identification information, the recipient can transmit the identification information recorded in the received main unit, and in the history recording process, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information. On the other hand, since the separate unit contains information that can identify the identification information recorded in the main unit of its counterpart, it is also possible to provide the main unit only to the recipient and leave the separate unit behind. In such a provision, even after provision to the recipient, the identification information that was given to the recipient can be easily retained on-site.

[0017] [4] A separation step of separating the separator from the main body before handing over the provision medium to the recipient, A providing step of providing the main body portion after the separation of the separated body by the separation step to the target to be provided, When the main body is provided to the recipient, and the recipient provides an information medium containing information identifying the recipient, a collection step is made to collect the information medium so that the separated body, separated in the separation step from the main body provided to the recipient, is held in the information medium provided by the recipient. including How to check the video viewing results described in [3].

[0018] In the verification method described in [4] above, the separation step is performed to separate the separator from the main unit before handing the provided medium to the recipient, and the main unit, after the separator has been separated by the separation step, is provided to the recipient by the provision step. Therefore, the recipient who receives the main unit can read the information code recorded on the received main unit with an external device and attempt to access the video stored in the management system based on the address identification information recorded in the information code. Furthermore, since individual identification information is also recorded on the main unit received by the recipient, the recipient can transmit the identification information recorded on the received main unit, and in the history recording step, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information. On the other hand, when the main unit is provided to the recipient by the provision step, if the recipient provides an information medium containing information that identifies the recipient, the collection step can be performed, and the information medium can be collected so that the separator separated in the separation step from the main unit provided to the recipient is held in the information medium provided by the recipient. With this collection process, even after the main unit containing the information code and identification information has been provided to the recipient, it is possible to retain a separate unit that can identify the identification information along with an information medium that can identify the recipient. This allows for a more reliable association and storage of the information that identifies the recipient and the identification information.

[0019] [5] The information medium is a business card, The aforementioned separator is a seal, The recipients of the aforementioned provision are business card providers, In the collection step, if the business card provider provides the business card containing information identifying the business card provider, and an exchange is made so that the main body is provided to the business card provider, the business card is collected such that the seal separated in the separation step from the main body provided to the business card provider is affixed to the business card provided by the business card provider. How to check the video viewing results described in [4].

[0020] The verification method described in [5] above allows the main unit containing the information code and identification information to be handed over to the recipient at the time of business card exchange, while simultaneously allowing the recipient's business card to be used to more easily and reliably link the information identifying the recipient with the identification information at the site of the business card exchange or in subsequent processes.

[0021] [6] In the generation step, separate emails are created for each recipient, and each email contains the respective identification information and address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted separately for each recipient. How to check the video viewing results as described in any one of the following (1) through (5).

[0022] In the verification method described in [6] above, the recipient can receive the address identification information by sending an email containing the identification information and address identification information to the recipient. The recipient who receives the email can then attempt to access the video stored in the management system based on the address identification information recorded in the received email. Furthermore, since the email received by the recipient also contains individual identification information, the recipient can send the identification information recorded in the received email, and in the history recording process, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information.

[0023] [7] When the identification information is provided to the subject of the provision, the process includes a subject recording step of recording the identification information in association with subject identification information that identifies the subject of the provision. How to check the video viewing results as described in any one of the following (1) through (6).

[0024] In the verification method described in [7] above, when identification information is provided to a recipient, it is possible to record the association between that identification information and the target identification information that identifies that recipient. By using this record and the access history described above, it becomes possible to more accurately understand which recipient accessed what and what kind of access occurred.

[0025] [8] Based on the target identification information recorded in the target recording step and the access history recorded in the history recording step, information is generated indicating at least one of the number of times the video has been viewed, the viewing time, the viewing duration, or the viewing frequency of each of the multiple provided targets. How to check the video viewing results described in [7].

[0026] The verification method described in [8] above can generate information showing at least one of the following for each of the multiple recipients: the number of times the video was viewed, the time of viewing, the duration of viewing, or the frequency of viewing. This makes it possible to understand the video viewing status for each recipient based on more specific indicators.

[0027] [9] When the external device attempts to access the address information, the display step includes displaying an image on the display screen of the external device requesting the identification information provided together with the address information, In the history recording step, when the identification information is input from the external device in accordance with the display screen, the access history is recorded in association with the input identification information. The method for checking the video viewing results described in any one of items [1] through [8].

[0028] The verification method described in [9] above requires the input of identification information when an access attempt is made and records the access history in association with the entered identification information. Therefore, the access history for each identification information can be managed more accurately based on the actual input made by the person attempting to view the video.

[0029]

[10] In the generation step, multiple types of information codes are created, and each type of information code is readably recorded with the identification information and the address identification information. When each of the aforementioned recipients is provided with each type of information code, and the external device attempts to access the information code based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, the method includes a display step of displaying the identification information provided together with the information code on the display screen of the external device. In the history recording step, when a predetermined instruction operation is made from the external device in accordance with the display screen, the identification information and the access history are recorded in association. The method for checking the video viewing results described in any one of items [2] through [5].

[0030] The verification method described in

[10] above allows both address identification information and identification information to be provided to the recipient using an information code. The recipient, upon receiving the information code, can attempt to access the recipient based on the address identification information recorded in the information code by reading the information code using an external device. Furthermore, when such an access attempt is made, the display step displays the identification information provided along with the information code on the display screen of the external device. If the recipient, upon seeing this display, performs a predetermined instruction operation on the external device, the history recording step records the identification information and access history in association. With this method, the recipient does not have to manually input the identification information, as it can be automatically entered using the identification information recorded in the information code. This reduces the burden on the user (recipient) and input errors, thereby further enhancing convenience.

[0031]

[11] A verification system for checking the viewing results of videos stored in a network-connected management system, An issuing unit that issues multiple pieces of identification information, A generation unit that generates address identification information to identify an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the aforementioned network, When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target of provision, and an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, the history recording unit records the access history in association with the identification information, A system for checking video viewing results, including those mentioned above.

[0032] The verification system described in

[11] above will have the same effect as described in [1] above.

[0033]

[12] The generation unit generates an information code on which the address identification information is recorded, When individual identification information and information codes are provided to each of the aforementioned recipients, and the external device attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, the access history is recorded in association with the identification information when the identification information is transmitted from the accessing external device to the management system. How to check the video viewing results described in

[11] .

[0034]

[13] The generating unit records the respective identification information on each providing medium and forms the information code, and forms a separator on the providing medium in a form that is separable from the main body on which the identification information and the information code are recorded, on which information that can identify the identification information is recorded. The system for verifying the video viewing results described in

[12] .

[0035]

[14] The generation unit creates a separate email for each recipient, records the respective identification information and address identification information in each email, and transmits the separate identification information for each recipient. A system for verifying the video viewing results described in any one of

[11] through

[13] .

[0036]

[15] When the identification information is provided to the aforementioned recipient, the system includes a target recording unit that records the identification information in association with the recipient identification information that identifies the aforementioned recipient. A system for verifying the video viewing results described in any one of

[11] through

[14] .

[0037]

[16] Based on the target identification information recorded in the target recording unit and the access history recorded in the history recording unit, information is generated indicating at least one of the number of times the video has been viewed, the viewing time, the viewing duration, or the viewing frequency of each of the multiple provided targets. The system for verifying the video viewing results described in

[15] .

[0038]

[17] When the external device attempts to access the address information, the external device includes a display control unit that displays an image on the display screen of the external device requesting the identification information provided together with the address information, In the history recording unit, when the identification information is input from the external device in accordance with the display screen, the access history is recorded in association with the input identification information. A system for verifying the video viewing results described in any one of

[11] through

[16] .

[0039]

[18] The generation unit creates multiple types of information codes and records each identification information and the address identification information in a readable manner in each type of information code. Furthermore, when the external device attempts to access the information based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, the display unit includes a display unit that displays the identification information provided together with the information code on the display screen of the external device. The history recording unit records the identification information and the access history in association when a predetermined instruction operation is received from the external device in accordance with the display screen. A system for verifying the video viewing results described in any one of

[12] through

[15] .

[0040] <First Embodiment> The following description relates to the first embodiment. 1. Basic configuration of video delivery system 1 The video provision system 1 shown in Figure 1 is a system configured to store information for displaying videos (specifically, video files, etc.) in a storage device and to provide videos to an external device that accessed a pre-configured address. The video provision system 1 can function as an example of a verification system. That is, the video provision system 1 can perform a verification method to check the viewing results of videos stored in a management system 10 connected to the network 90 (Figure 8).

[0041] As shown in Figure 1, the video provision system 1 mainly comprises a management system 10 and a generation system 40. The management system 10 mainly comprises a storage system 20 and a control system 30. The storage system 20 is a system for storing video files. The control system 30 is a system for performing various controls.

[0042] As shown in Figure 1, the memory system 20 includes a memory unit 21, a control unit 22, a communication unit 23, a display unit 24, an operation unit 25, and the like. The memory unit 21 has one or more HDDs, SSDs, or other semiconductor memory devices and can store video and other various types of information. In the example in Figure 1, video file 1, video file 2, and video file 3 are shown as examples of video files stored in the memory unit 21, but the number and types of video files are not limited. The control unit 22 has one or more information processing devices such as a CPU and is a part that can perform various calculations and controls. The control unit 22 performs input and output to the memory unit 21, the communication unit 23, the display unit 24, and the operation unit 25, and can operate in cooperation with them. The communication unit 23 has one or more communication devices and has the function of performing wired communication and wireless communication within the management system 10, and also has the function of performing wired communication and wireless communication with devices provided outside the management system 10. The memory system 20 may be configured, for example, as a server system that stores and accumulates various types of information, or it may be configured as another computer. The memory system 20 may be implemented by multiple devices (e.g., multiple computers) working together, or it may be implemented by a single device.

[0043] As shown in Figure 1, the control system 30 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a display unit 33, an operation unit 34, a storage unit 35, and the like. The control unit 31 has one or more information processing devices such as a CPU and is capable of performing various calculations and controls. The control unit 31 performs input and output to the communication unit 32, the display unit 33, the operation unit 34, and the storage unit 35, and can operate in cooperation with them. The communication unit 32 consists of one or more communication devices and has the function of performing wired communication and wireless communication within the management system 10, and also has the function of performing wired communication and wireless communication with devices provided outside the management system 10. The storage unit 35 consists of one or more HDDs, SSDs, and other semiconductor storage devices. The control system 30 may be implemented by the cooperation of multiple devices (for example, multiple computers, etc.) or by a single device.

[0044] The management system 10 can communicate with devices located outside of the management system 10 via a communication network such as the Internet (Figure 8). For example, in the control system 30, the control unit 31 and the communication unit 32 can cooperate to communicate with an external device 80 via the network 90, as shown in Figure 8.

[0045] As shown in Figure 1, the generation system 40 includes a control unit 41, a communication unit 42, a display unit 43, an operation unit 44, a storage unit 45, a printing unit 46, and the like. The control unit 41 has one or more information processing devices such as a CPU and is capable of performing various calculations and controls. The control unit 41 performs input and output to the communication unit 42, the display unit 43, the operation unit 44, and the storage unit 45, and can operate in cooperation with them. The communication unit 42 consists of one or more communication devices and has the function of performing wired or wireless communication with devices inside or outside the generation system 40. The storage unit 45 consists of one or more HDDs, SSDs, or other semiconductor storage devices. The printing unit 46 is configured as, for example, a known printer and has the function of performing various types of printing. The generation system 40 may be implemented by the cooperation of multiple devices (for example, multiple computers, etc.) or by a single device. For example, a personal computer equipped with a control unit 41, a communication unit 42, a display unit 43, an operation unit 44, and a storage unit 45, and a printer equipped with a printing unit 46 may be configured as separate devices, or they may not be configured in this way. The control unit 41 and the communication unit 42 are capable of operating to give printing instructions to the printing unit 46, and the printing unit 46 can operate to perform various types of printing in response to instructions from the control unit 41 and the communication unit 42.

[0046] 2. Method of providing videos and method of checking video viewing results. (Video recording process) In the video storage process, a video file is stored in the storage unit 21 of the storage system 20. The video file stored in the storage unit 21 may be, for example, a file transmitted from a device located outside the management system 10 and received by the management system 10, or a file input from a device connected to the management system 10 via a wired connection. The format of the video file stored in the storage unit 21 is not particularly limited and can be any format that can be viewed on a device located outside the management system 10.

[0047] When a video file is stored in the storage unit 21 of the storage system 20, the system performs a process of generating and assigning address identification information to identify an address for accessing that video file, as shown in Figure 2. Note that the process of generating and assigning address identification information is part of the generation process. The address identification information is, for example, a URL for accessing it on the Internet. Specifically, the address identification information is information that identifies an address for accessing the video stored in the management system 10 on the network 90. ​​In the example in Figure 2, URL1 is assigned to video file 1 stored in the storage unit 21, URL2 is assigned to video file 2, and URL3 is assigned to video file 3, and such assignments are made in advance. The information that identifies the assignments as shown in Figure 2 is stored in the management system 10. In this embodiment, URL1, URL2, and URL3 are all addresses of a site that publishes information from the management system 10. When a device located outside the management system 10 accesses URL1 using a known browser or the like, the management system 10 operates to display the video of video file 1 associated with URL1 on the accessing device, provided that predetermined conditions are met. Similarly, if a device located outside the management system 10 accesses URL2 using a publicly known browser or the like, the management system 10 will, provided that predetermined conditions are met, operate to display the video of the video file 2 associated with URL2 on the accessing device.

[0048] (Issuance process) The issuance process is performed on the condition that some video file has been stored in the video storage process. The issuance process is a process of issuing multiple identification information. In this embodiment, for example, multiple identification information (AAA0001, AAA0002, AAA0003...) is issued in association with video file 1. Similarly, multiple identification information (BBB0001, BBB0002, BBB0003...) different from those issued in association with video file 2 is issued, and multiple identification information (CCC0001, CCC0002, CCC0003...) different from those issued in association with video file 3 is issued.

[0049] In the issuing process, for example, when a video file 1 is stored in the storage unit 21 by the video storage process, one or more pieces of identification information corresponding to the video file 1 are automatically generated or in response to a predetermined operation by the operation unit 25, and the electronic data of this identification information is issued to be stored in, for example, the storage unit 45. Similarly, when a video file 2 is stored in the storage unit 21 by the video storage process, one or more pieces of identification information corresponding to the video file 2 are automatically generated or in response to a predetermined operation by the operation unit 25, and the electronic data of this identification information is issued to be stored in, for example, the storage unit 45. In this way, one or more pieces of identification information are assigned to each video file stored in the storage unit 21.

[0050] (Information code generation process) The information code generation process is part of the generation process. In the information code generation process, an information code Q on which the address identification information described above is recorded is generated. More specifically, in the information code generation process, as shown in Figure 3, each identification information is recorded in the main body of each providing medium 50, and an information code Q on which the address identification information is recorded is formed. In addition, a separator 54 is formed in the providing medium 50 in a form that can be separated from the main body 52 on which the identification information and information code Q are recorded, and on which information that can identify the identification information is recorded is formed. The information that can identify the identification information may be the identification information itself, information that has been coded from the identification information, or other information.

[0051] Figure 3 shows an example in which multiple types of distribution media 50 are formed for viewing video file 1. Specifically, it is an example in which an information code Q containing a URL 1 for accessing video file 1 is generated on each distribution media 50, and each distribution media 50 has multiple identification pieces of information (AAA0001, AAA0002, AAA0003, AAA0004, ...) that were issued in association with video file 1 in the above-mentioned issuance process, each of which is recorded in a form formed by printing or other means.

[0052] In the example shown in Figure 3, a common information code Q is recorded (for example, printed by the printing unit 46) on each of the providing media 50, which are provided media 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D. The information code Q contains address identification information (URL1) associated with the video file 1. Separate identification information is recorded (for example, printed by the printing unit 46) on each of the providing media 50A, 50B, 50C, and 50D. The main body 52 and separator 54 of providing media 50A each contain the first identification information "AAA0001", the main body 52 and separator 54 of providing media 50B each contain the second identification information "AAA0002", the main body 52 and separator 54 of providing media 50C each contain the third identification information "AAA0003", and the main body 52 and separator 54 of providing media 50D each contain the fourth identification information "AAA0001". In the example shown in Figure 3, the same identification information recorded in the main body 52 is recorded in the separator 54, which is separated from the main body 52. ​​In this way, during the generation process, multiple types of providing media 50 with different recorded identification information are created using the information code generated as described above and the identification information issued as described above.

[0053] In the representative example shown in Figure 3, the providing medium 50 is a video viewing card, and the separator 54 is configured as a sticker. However, the example is not limited to this, and the providing medium 50 may be configured as, for example, a business card or as company brochure material. The providing medium 50 may also be a single sheet or a booklet of multiple sheets. The providing medium 50 may be paper, or it may be a plate material mainly made of resin or metal. The separator 54 may be made as a piece of paper or plate other than a sticker.

[0054] In this embodiment, for example, the generation system 40 or management system 10 shown in Figure 1 corresponds to an example of an issuing unit and functions to issue multiple pieces of identification information. Furthermore, the generation system 40 or management system 10 corresponds to an example of a generation unit and functions to generate address identification information (information that identifies the address for accessing the video stored in the management system 10 on the network 90). Furthermore, the generation unit functions to generate an information code Q on which the address identification information is recorded. Specifically, the generation unit records each piece of identification information on each providing medium 50 and forms an information code Q, and functions to form a separator 54 on which information that can identify the identification information is recorded, in a form that can be separated from the main body 52 on which the identification information and information code Q are recorded on the providing medium 50. Note that in the generation unit, the part that generates the address identification information and the part that generates the information code Q may be separate or the same.

[0055] (separation process) As described above, once the information code generation process is performed and the providing medium 50 is created (manufactured), a separation process can be performed on the created providing medium 50. This separation process involves cutting the providing medium 50 generated in the generation process, as shown in Figure 3, to separate the separator 54 from the main body 52 before handing the providing medium 50 over to the recipient. This separation process may be performed by the person performing the providing process described later, or by another person. In order to facilitate the separation process, perforations, cuts, or thinned breaks may be provided between the main body 52 and the separator 54 during the generation process. Once the separation process is performed in this way, one providing medium 50 is separated into the main body 52 and the separator 54, as shown in Figure 4.

[0056] (Providing process) As described above, after the separation process is performed, the provision process can be carried out. The provision process is the process in which the agent (the agent who exchanges business cards, etc.) provides the main body 52, which has been separated from the separated body 54 by the separation process, to the recipient. The recipient may be an individual, a corporation, or other organization. The example in Figure 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example in which a distributor who intends to distribute a provision medium 50, such as a business card or a video viewing card, hands the provision medium 50 to the recipient in a situation of greeting or information exchange (for example, a situation of exchanging business cards), and receives an information medium 70 such as a business card from the recipient.

[0057] (Collection process) As shown in Figure 4, when the main unit 52 is provided to the recipient through the provision process, and the recipient provides an information medium 70 containing information that identifies the recipient, the collection process can be performed. In the collection process, the information medium 70 can be collected so that the separator 54 (separator 54 separated in the separation process) that has been separated from the main unit 52 provided to the recipient is held on the information medium 70 provided by the recipient. In the example in Figure 4, the recipient is a business card provider, and the information medium 70 is a business card. In this way, when a business card provider provides a business card containing information that identifies the business card provider (such as name, company address, and company telephone number), and an exchange is made so that the main unit 52 is provided to the business card provider, in the collection process, the business card can be collected so that the separator 54 (a seal separated in the separation process in a typical example) that has been separated from the main unit 52 provided to the business card provider is attached to the business card provided by the business card provider, as shown in Figure 5. It is desirable that this collection work be performed by the person who provides the main unit 52 to the recipient, but it may be performed by another person. Figure 5 shows an example where the separator 54 is attached to the back of a business card, but the method of holding it is not limited to this example. For example, if the recipient who provided the main body 52 provides the information medium 70, the separator 54, which is separated from the main body 52, may be held to the information medium 70 by a clip or stapler.

[0058] (Target recording process) As described above, when the provision process is carried out and identification information is provided to the recipient, the target recording process can be performed to record the identification information in association with the target identification information that identifies the recipient. Specifically, by checking the information media 70 collected in the collection process described above, it is possible to identify which main unit containing which identification information was given to which recipient. Therefore, in the target recording process, an operator or the like checks the information media 70 collected in the collection process and, as shown in Figure 6, records the information of the recipient to whom the main unit 52 was given (company name, name, company address, company telephone number, etc.) in association with the identification information stored in the main unit 52. In this embodiment, for example, the management system 10 corresponds to an example of a target recording unit, and when identification information is provided to a recipient, it functions to record the identification information in association with the target identification information that identifies the recipient. Such recording can be performed each time an information media 70 is collected by the collection process, and detailed information such as name and company name can be stored in association with the identification information given for each entity identified in each information media 70. The information generated in the target recording process (as shown in Figure 6) can be stored, for example, in the storage unit 21 or storage unit 35 of the management system 20.

[0059] (Display process) After the above-described provisioning process is completed, the recipient who received the main unit 52 through the provisioning process can use an external device 80 such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or other information terminal to read the information code Q recorded in the main unit 52 as shown in Figure 7, and access the site identified by the address identification information (URL) recorded in the information code Q as shown in Figure 8. In the example in Figure 8, the external device 80 is an information terminal (e.g., a smartphone) having a control unit 81, a communication unit 82, a display unit 83, an operation unit 86, a storage unit 87, an imaging unit 88, etc. In this example, the control unit 81 has one or more information processing devices such as a CPU and is a part that can perform various calculations and controls. The control unit 81 can perform input / output to the communication unit 82, display unit 83, operation unit 86, storage unit 87, and imaging unit 88, and can operate in cooperation with them.

[0060] As shown in Figure 8, when an external device 80 attempts to access an address identified by address identification information recorded in information code Q, the management system 10 (specifically, for example, the control system 30) performs a display step to display an image requesting identification information provided along with the address identification information on the display screen of the display unit 83 provided on the external device 80, as shown in Figure 9. Specifically, for example, when an external device 80 reads information code Q and attempts to access a site identified by the address identification information (URL) recorded in information code Q using a browser installed on the external device 80, the management system 10 performs display control so that an image like the one in Figure 9 is displayed on the display unit 83 by the browser of the external device 80. In this embodiment, the management system 10 (specifically, for example, the control system 30) corresponds to an example of a display control unit, and functions to display an image requesting identification information provided along with the address identification information on the display screen of the external device 80 when the external device 80 attempts to access based on the address identification information. It is desirable that this display screen show explanatory information prompting the user to perform a predetermined operation (for example, entering the code ID in the input field and clicking or tapping the send button) to input the identification information recorded together with the information code Q in the provisioning medium 50 into a predetermined input area and confirm it.

[0061] When, through this display control, an image 84 as shown in Figure 9 is displayed on the display unit 83 of the external device 80, and an operation is performed on the external device 80 to input identification information into a predetermined area of ​​the image (for example, an input field 84A) and confirm it (for example, by tapping or clicking the send button 84B), the identification information is transmitted from the external device 80 to the management system 10, and the management system 10 receives the transmitted identification information. If the identification information transmitted in this manner is legitimate identification information associated with the video file that the external device 80 is attempting to access (i.e., identification information assigned to the video file associated with the address identification information used by the external device 80 to access it (the address identification information recorded in the read information code Q) as shown in Figure 2), the management system 10 will operate to display or play the video file that the external device 80 is attempting to access (the video file to be viewed according to information code Q) on the external device 80 (for example, by displaying or playing it using a browser installed on the external device 80).

[0062] (History recording process) As described above, when individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target, if an external device 80 different from the management system 10 attempts to access a video file stored in the management system 10 via the network 90 based on the address identification information (URL), and legitimate identification information (legitimate identification information assigned to the video file in the issuance process) is transmitted to the management system 10 from the accessing external device 80, the system operates to play the video file on the accessing external device 80, while simultaneously performing a history recording process to record the access history in association with the transmitted identification information. In this embodiment, the management system 10 (specifically, for example, the control system 30) corresponds to an example of a history recording unit, and functions to record the access history in association with the identification information. Specifically, when identification information is input from the external device 80 in accordance with the display screen described above, it functions to record the access history in association with the input identification information.

[0063] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8, when an external device 80 owned by the recipient reads the information code Q, the external device 80 attempts to access the site identified by the address identification information (URL) recorded in the information code Q via the network 90 (attempting to access a video file recorded in the management system 10 so that it can be viewed on the condition of accessing the said address identification information). If the management system 10 controls the accessing external device 80 to display a screen as shown in Figure 9 in response to such access, and if the accessing external device 80 inputs and transmits legitimate identification information (identification information associated with the video file that can be viewed on the condition of accessing the above address identification information during the issuance process) to the management system 10 in response to the display screen as shown in Figure 9, the management system 10 controls the accessing external device 80 to play the video file, and further performs a history recording process to record the access history in association with the input and transmitted identification information. In this manner, when a video file is played back in response to access from an external device 80, the management system 10 (specifically, for example, the control system 30) records the time of the playback (for example, the start time or end time of playback), the total playback time, etc., in association with the identification information used as input for the playback.

[0064] Thus, each time an attempt is made to access a video file using address identification information and legitimate identification information associated with that video file is entered, the video file is played and an access history (recording of playback time, total playback time, etc.) associated with the identification information is recorded. Therefore, by accumulating and aggregating such access histories, statistical data can be generated of viewing history information for each identification information of a video file (number of video playbacks, total video viewing time, viewing frequency (e.g., number of playbacks per predetermined period, total playback time per predetermined period, etc.) for each identification information of a video file). Such statistical data can be recorded and managed as viewing history information for each identification information, as shown in Figure 10. Furthermore, since each identification information is associated with specific information of the recipient, as shown in Figure 6, the data in Figure 10 can be managed as viewing history information (access history) for each recipient, associated with the specific information of the recipient. In other words, by linking the data in Figures 6 and 10 in an integrated manner, it is possible to specifically and in detail identify what kind of access each recipient made, based on their name and attributes.

[0065] 3. Examples of effects In the verification method and verification system according to this embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, address identification information generated by the generation process can be passed to the recipient, and furthermore, individual identification information issued by the issuance process can be passed to the recipient to whom the address identification information is passed. In this case, the recipient can use the individual identification information in addition to the address identification information. When address identification information and individual identification information are provided to each recipient in this way, the recipient can use the external device 80 to attempt to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information. Then, in the history recording process, when an attempt is made to access the video stored in the management system 10, provided that the identification information is transmitted from the external device 80 that initiated the access, the access history can be recorded in association with the identification information, as shown in Figure 10. In other words, this method can record as an access history which identification information was used to access the video (i.e., which entity holding which identification information the access was made from). Therefore, this method makes it possible to make the video viewable and to obtain information about the entity that viewed the video.

[0066] Furthermore, the above-described verification method and verification system generate an information code Q in which address identification information is recorded, as shown in Figure 3, through the generation process, and can provide the information code Q to the recipient, as shown in Figure 4. The recipient who receives the information code Q can then use the external device 80 to read the information code Q and more easily attempt to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information recorded in the information code Q.

[0067] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the above-described verification method and verification system are provided with a "main unit 52 on which information code Q and individual identification information are recorded" and a "separator 54 on which identification information is recorded" in each provisioning medium 50. By handing each main unit 52 to each recipient, address identification information can be transmitted to each recipient. The recipient who receives the main unit 52 can read the information code Q recorded in the received main unit 52 using an external device 80 as shown in Figure 7, and attempt to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information recorded in the information code Q. Furthermore, since individual identification information is also recorded in the main unit 52 received by the recipient, the recipient can transmit the identification information recorded in the received main unit 52, and in the history recording process, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information as shown in Figure 10. On the other hand, since the separator 54 records information that can identify the identification information recorded in the main unit 52 of its separated counterpart, it becomes possible to provide the service in a way that only the main unit 52 is handed over to the recipient, leaving the separator 54 behind, as shown in Figure 4. When such information is provided, it is possible to easily retain the identification information that has been given to the recipient at the site, even after the information has been provided to the recipient.

[0068] Furthermore, the verification method and verification system described above separate the separator 54 from the main unit 52 before handing over the provisioning medium 50 to the recipient by performing a separation step, and as shown in Figure 4, the main unit 52, after the separator 54 has been separated by the separation step, is provided to the recipient by the provisioning step.Therefore, as shown in Figure 7, the recipient who has received the main unit 52 can read the information code Q recorded on the received main unit 52 with an external device 80, and as shown in Figure 8, can attempt to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information recorded in the information code Q.In addition, since individual identification information is also recorded on the main unit 52 received by the recipient, the recipient can transmit the identification information recorded on the received main unit 52, and in the history recording step, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information. On the other hand, when the main unit 52 is provided to the recipient through the provision process, if the recipient provides an information medium 70 containing information that identifies the recipient, as shown in Figure 4, a collection process can be performed, and the information medium 70 can be collected so that the separated body 54, which was separated from the main unit 52 provided to the recipient in the separation process, is held in the information medium 70 provided by the recipient, as shown in Figure 5. When the collection process is performed in this way, even after the main unit 52, which records the information code Q and identification information, has been provided to the recipient, the information medium 70 that can identify the recipient and the separated body 54 that can identify the identification information can be retained together, so that the information that identifies the recipient and the identification information can be stored in a more reliable association.

[0069] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, the above-described verification method and system allow the main unit 52, which records the information code Q and identification information, to be handed over to the recipient at the time of business card exchange. On the other hand, by using the business card provided by the recipient, the information identifying the recipient and the identification information can be linked more easily and reliably at the site where the business card exchange took place or in subsequent processes.

[0070] Furthermore, the verification method and system described above can record the identification information and target identification information that identify the target recipient in association with the identification information provided to the target recipient, as shown in Figure 6. By using this record and the access history, it becomes possible to more accurately understand which target recipient accessed what.

[0071] Furthermore, the aforementioned verification method and system can generate information indicating at least one of the following for each of the multiple recipients of the video, based on the target identification information recorded in the target recording step and the access history recorded in the history recording step: the number of times the video was viewed, the viewing time, the viewing duration, and the viewing frequency. This makes it possible to understand the video viewing status for each recipient based on more specific indicators.

[0072] Furthermore, the verification method and system described above require the input of identification information when access is attempted, as shown in Figure 8, and record the access history in association with the entered identification information. Therefore, the access history for each identification information can be managed more accurately based on the actual input made by the person attempting to view the video.

[0073] <Second Embodiment> In the second embodiment, the information code generation process, separation process, provision process, and collection process are modified from those in the first embodiment, while all other aspects remain the same. For example, the content of "1. Basic configuration of video provision system 1" described above is the same as in the first embodiment. Also, the content of the (video storage process), (issuance process), (display process), and (history recording process) described above, as well as the content of Figures 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, and 10, are the same as in the first embodiment.

[0074] In the second embodiment, after performing the video storage process and the issuance process as in the first embodiment, in the information code generation process, separate emails are created for each recipient, and each email is recorded with its own identification information and address identification information before being sent, thereby sending separate identification information for each recipient. That is, in the first embodiment, individual distribution media 50 are created so that each recipient receives a distribution medium 50 with different identification information, as shown in Figure 3, but in the second embodiment, individual emails are created so that each recipient receives an email with different identification information. For each email sent to each recipient, the distribution process is performed to generate an email so that, for example, the main body 52 shown in Figure 3 and its contents are recorded, and the generated email is sent to the email address of each recipient.

[0075] The method for generating the information code itself in the second embodiment is the same as in the first embodiment, and an information code Q similar to that in Figure 3 is generated in a form in which address identification information is recorded. In the second embodiment, for example, an email sent to the first target email address will have information code Q and the first identification information "AAA0001" recorded on it, an email sent to the second target email address will have information code Q and the second identification information "AAA0002" recorded on it, an email sent to the third target email address will have information code Q and the third identification information "AAA0003" recorded on it, and an email sent to the fourth target email address will have information code Q and the fourth identification information "AAA0004" recorded on it. In this way, in the information code generation process of the second embodiment, multiple types of emails with different recorded identification information are created using the generated information code and the identification information issued as described above. Note that when generating an email, the address identification information (URL) itself may be recorded in the email instead of information code Q.

[0076] In this embodiment, the management system 10 functions as a generation unit, creating separate emails for each recipient, recording their respective identification information and address identification information in each email, and sending them, thereby transmitting separate identification information for each recipient.

[0077] In the second embodiment, a specific target recording step is performed instead of the collection step and target recording step of the first embodiment. The second embodiment assumes that the recipient's email address is known in advance, and each piece of identification information is recorded in association with each known email address. Specifically, in order to identify which email address (which recipient) received an email containing which identification information, the email address and the identification information sent to that email address along with the address identification information are recorded in association. In this embodiment, for example, the management system 10 corresponds to an example of a target recording unit, and when identification information is provided to a recipient, it functions to record the identification information in association with the target identification information (email address) that identifies the recipient. The information generated in this target recording step can be stored, for example, in the storage unit 21 or storage unit 35 of the management system 20.

[0078] In this example as well, the recipient can use the information code Q or address identification information recorded in the received email to attempt to access the site identified by the address identification information recorded in the information code Q (or the address identification information directly recorded in the email) using the external device 80, similar to the first embodiment. If such access is performed, the same display and history recording steps as in the first embodiment can be performed.

[0079] The same effect can be obtained in this example as well. That is, by sending an email containing identification information and address identification information to the recipient, the address identification information can be transmitted to the recipient. The recipient who receives the email can then attempt to access the video stored in the management system 10 based on the address identification information recorded in the received email. Furthermore, since the email received by the recipient also contains individual identification information, the recipient can transmit the identification information recorded in the received email, and in the history recording process, the access history can be recorded in association with this identification information.

[0080] <Third Embodiment> The third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in part of the information code generation process and part of the display process, but otherwise is the same as the first embodiment. For example, the content of "1. Basic configuration of video provision system 1" described above is the same as the first embodiment. Also, the content of the (video storage process), (issuance process), (separation process), (provision process), (collection process), (target recording process), and (history recording process) described above is the same as the first embodiment.

[0081] In the third embodiment, multiple types of information codes Q are generated so that a different information code is passed to each target being provided. Specifically, as shown in Figure 11, multiple types of information codes Q are created, and each type of information code Q has a readable record of identification information and address identification information. In the example in Figure 11, the information code of the providing medium 50A records a URL that combines URL1 for accessing the video file 1 with the first identification information (AAA0001). This URL can be, for example, a URL in which predetermined characters and identification information are recorded after URL1 (https: / / / www.xxxxxx), and the address identification information is represented in the format of, for example, https: / / / www.xxxxxx#AAA0001. The information code of the providing medium 50B records the above URL1 and the second identification information (AAA0002), and the address identification information is recorded in the format of, for example, https: / / / www.xxxxxx#AAA0002. The information code on the provisioning medium 50C records URL1 and a third identification piece (AAA0003), and addresses are identified in the format of, for example, https: / / / www.xxxxxx#AAA0003. The information code on the provisioning medium 50D records URL1 and a fourth identification piece (AAA0004), and addresses are identified in the format of, for example, https: / / / www.xxxxxx#AAA0004.

[0082] In the example shown in Figure 11, the direct display of identification information is omitted in the main unit 52, but the identification information may be directly displayed as in Figure 3. Also, in the example shown in Figure 11, the identification information recorded in the information code Q of the main unit 52, which is the separation partner of the providing medium 50 (the identification information included after the # in the address identification information recorded in the information code Q), is recorded in the separator 54 of the providing medium 50.

[0083] In the example shown in Figure 11, the address identification information recorded in the information code of each provisioning medium 50 is a URL for accessing video file 1. When a recipient receives the main body 52 of such provisioning medium 50, and the external device 80 reads the information code Q recorded in the provisioning medium 50, and the external device 80 attempts to access based on the address identification information recorded in the information code Q, the management system 10 recognizes that an attempt has been made to access the video file identified by the information before the "#" in the URL of the address identification information of the information code Q (the video file to be accessed by that information), and performs a display step to automatically input and display the identification information provided with the information code Q (the identification information included after the "#" in the information code Q) on the display screen of the external device 80, as shown in Figure 12. Then, in the history recording step, when a predetermined instruction operation (for example, tapping or clicking the send button 84B) is performed from the external device 80 in accordance with this display screen, the identification information and the access history are recorded in association. In other words, the display step and history recording step of the third embodiment are the same as the display step and history recording step of the first embodiment, except that identification information is automatically input and displayed on the display screen.

[0084] In this example, the management system 10 corresponds to an example of a display unit, and functions to display the identification information provided along with the information code Q on the display screen of the external device 80 when the external device 80 attempts to access based on the address identification information recorded in the information code Q. Furthermore, the management system 10 corresponds to an example of a history recording unit, and functions to record the identification information and access history in association when a predetermined instruction operation is made from the external device 80 in response to the above display screen.

[0085] Even with this verification method, both address identification information and identification information can be provided to the recipient using information code Q. The recipient, upon receiving information code Q, can read information code Q using the external device 80 and attempt to access based on the address identification information recorded in information code Q. Furthermore, when such an access attempt is made, the display step displays the identification information provided along with information code Q on the display screen of the external device 80. If the recipient, upon seeing this display, performs a predetermined instruction operation on the external device 80, the history recording step records the identification information and access history in association. With this method, the recipient does not have to input identification information in detail, as it can be automatically entered using the identification information recorded in information code Q. This reduces the burden on the user (recipient) and input errors, further enhancing convenience.

[0086] <Other Embodiments> This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and in the drawings. For example, any combination of the features of the embodiments described above or below is possible as long as it does not contradict each other. Furthermore, any feature of the embodiments described above or below may be omitted unless explicitly stated as essential. Moreover, the embodiments described above may be modified as follows.

[0087] In the example shown in Figure 1, the memory system 20 and the control system 30 are configured as separate systems, but part or all of the memory system 20 may be components of the control system 30. In other words, part or all of the control system 30 may function as part or all of the memory system 20.

[0088] In the example shown in Figure 1, the control system 30 and the generation system 40 are configured as separate systems, but part or all of the control system 30 may be components of the generation system 40. In other words, part or all of the generation system 40 may also function as part or all of the control system 30. Alternatively, part or all of the memory system 20 may be components of the generation system 40. In other words, the generation system 40 may function as the memory system 20, or it may function as both the memory system 20 and the control system 30.

[0089] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope set forth in the claims or equivalents thereof. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0090] 1: Video provision system (verification system) 10: Management System 20: Memory System 21: Storage section 22: Control Unit 23: Communications Department 24: Display section 25:Operation unit 30: Control System 31: Control Unit 32: Communications Department 33:Display section 34:Operation unit 35: Storage section 40: Generation System 41: Control Unit 42: Communications Department 43:Display section 44:Operation unit 45: Storage section 46:Printing Department 50: Provided medium 50A: Provided medium 50B: Provided medium 50C: Provided medium 50D: Provided medium 52: Main body 54: Separate body 70: Information medium 80: External device 81: Control Unit 82: Communications Department 83:Display section 84A: Input field 84B: Send button 86:Operation section 87: Storage section 88: Imaging Unit 90: Network Q: Information Code

Claims

1. A method for verifying the viewing results of videos stored in a network-connected management system, An issuance process that issues multiple pieces of identification information, A generation step of generating address identification information that identifies an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the network, When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target of provision, and an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, a history recording step is performed to record the access history in association with the identification information. How to check the video viewing results, including those mentioned.

2. The generation step includes the step of generating an information code on which the address identification information is recorded, The history recording step, when individual identification information and information codes are provided to each of the provided targets, and when the external device attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, records the access history in association with the identification information. A method for confirming the video viewing results described in claim 1.

3. In the generation process, the respective identification information is recorded on each providing medium configured in a sheet or plate shape, and the information code is formed. A separate body is formed on the providing medium in a form that is separable from the main body on which the identification information and the information code are recorded, and on which information that can identify the identification information is recorded. A method for confirming the video viewing results described in claim 2.

4. A separation step of separating the separator from the main body before handing over the provision medium to the recipient, A providing step of providing the main body portion after the separation of the separated body by the separation step to the target to be provided, When the main body is provided to the recipient, and the recipient provides an information medium containing information identifying the recipient, a collection step is made to collect the information medium so that the separated body, separated in the separation step from the main body provided to the recipient, is held in the information medium provided by the recipient. including A method for confirming the video viewing results described in claim 3.

5. The aforementioned information medium is a business card. The aforementioned separator is a seal, The recipients of the aforementioned provision are business card providers, In the collection step, if the business card provider provides the business card containing information identifying the business card provider, and an exchange is made so that the main body is provided to the business card provider, the business card is collected such that the seal separated in the separation step from the main body provided to the business card provider is affixed to the business card provided by the business card provider. A method for confirming the video viewing results described in claim 4.

6. In the generation process, separate emails are created for each recipient, and each email is recorded with its respective identification information and address identification information before being sent. A method for confirming the results of video viewing according to claim 1 or claim 2.

7. When the aforementioned identification information is provided to the aforementioned recipient, the process includes a target recording step of recording the identification information in association with the recipient identification information that identifies the recipient. A method for confirming the results of video viewing according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

8. Based on the target identification information recorded in the target recording step and the access history recorded in the history recording step, information is generated indicating at least one of the number of times, viewing times, viewing durations, and viewing frequency of the video by each of the multiple provided targets. A method for confirming the video viewing results described in claim 7.

9. The process includes a display step in which, when the external device attempts to access the address based on the address identification information, an image requesting the identification information provided together with the address identification information is displayed on the display screen of the external device, In the history recording step, when the identification information is input from the external device in accordance with the display screen, the access history is recorded in association with the input identification information. A method for confirming the results of video viewing according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

10. In the generation step, multiple types of information codes are created, and each type of information code is readably recorded with the identification information and the address identification information. When each of the aforementioned recipients is provided with each type of information code, and the external device attempts to access the information code based on the address identification information recorded in the information code, the method includes a display step of displaying the identification information provided together with the information code on the display screen of the external device. In the history recording step, when a predetermined instruction operation is made from the external device in accordance with the display screen, the identification information and the access history are recorded in association. A method for confirming the results of video viewing according to any one of claims 2 to 5.

11. A verification system for checking the viewing results of videos stored in a management system connected to a network, An issuing unit that issues multiple pieces of identification information, A generation unit that generates address identification information to identify an address for accessing the video stored in the management system in the aforementioned network, When individual identification information and address identification information are provided to each target of provision, and an external device different from the management system attempts to access the video stored in the management system via the network based on the address identification information, and the identification information is transmitted to the management system from the accessing external device, the history recording unit records the access history in association with the identification information, A system for checking video viewing results, including those mentioned above.

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