Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To contribute to reducing the time it takes to find the object being sought. [Solution] The information processing device according to this disclosure comprises a selection processing unit that causes the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, and a transmission processing unit that transmits information regarding the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a predetermined destination. The information processing device further comprises a location information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the object, and the transmission processing unit transmits information regarding the appearance to a predetermined destination when the location information indicates that it is outside a predetermined area.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a missing person search system for searching for missing persons. This missing person search system includes a server and a search requester terminal. The server receives an image and information of a missing person from the search requester terminal and accepts a search request. The server searches for images stored in an image storage such as a cloud photo storage service as search targets, and searches for images including persons who match or are similar to the missing person. The server obtains candidates for the location of the missing person based on information on the shooting location and shooting time of the image including the person who matches or is similar to the missing person, and transmits the candidates to the search requester terminal as search results.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When a child gets lost or an elderly person wanders around and becomes missing, a search is called for by broadcasting equipment, or a search is conducted by a guardian, a staff member of a facility, a police officer, etc. However, it takes time to contact the police station, the facility, the responsible section of the local government, etc. and to start the search, and it takes time to find and protect the missing person. For this reason, there is a risk that the missing person may suffer a criminal victimization or be in danger of life. Although there are places where children can take refuge when they feel danger, those places are not always open.

[0005] Furthermore, if you drop or forget items such as a bag, wallet, or mobile phone, you will need to make inquiries or visit facilities along your route, such as police boxes, train stations, airports, and department stores. It is desirable to reduce the time spent searching for missing persons and lost items.

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program that contribute to reducing the time required to find the object being searched for, in light of the above-mentioned problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing device relating to this disclosure comprises a selection processing unit that causes the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, and a transmission processing unit that transmits information regarding the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a predetermined destination.

[0008] The information processing system relating to this disclosure includes an information processing device and one or more destination terminals, wherein the information processing device comprises a selection processing unit that causes the user to select at least one product from their product purchase history, and a transmission processing unit that transmits information regarding the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a predetermined destination terminal.

[0009] The information processing method relating to this disclosure involves causing a computer to perform the following processes: selecting at least one product from the user's purchase history; and transmitting information regarding the appearance of the object to be searched based on the selected product to a predetermined destination.

[0010] The program relating to this disclosure causes a computer to perform the following processes: to have the user select at least one product from their purchase history; and to send information about the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a predetermined destination. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] This disclosure will help reduce the time it takes to find the object you are looking for. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the configuration of the information processing device related to this disclosure. [Figure 2] This is a flowchart of the information processing method related to disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system related to this disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the information processing system related to this disclosure. [Figure 5] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of what is displayed on a user's terminal. [Figure 7] This block diagram shows the server configuration in Figure 4. [Figure 8] This is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the pre-registration process. [Figure 9] This is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the configuration information registration process. [Figure 10] This is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the appearance information transmission process. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted where necessary for clarity.

[0014] This disclosure relates to technology that assists in the search for missing persons, such as children and the elderly, as well as lost items such as bags and mobile phones. The following examples illustrate embodiments of this technology, specifically assistance in searching for a lost child.

[0015] When a child gets lost, it takes time to contact the police station or the like and start a search. Also, since the child himself / herself cannot contact the guardian, it takes time to find and protect the child. In order to reduce the risk that a lost child may suffer a crime victimization or that his / her life may be endangered, it is desired to find the child who is the target to be searched as soon as possible. In order to search for such a target quickly without spending time, information regarding the appearance of the target is important.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure. The information processing apparatus 1 can perform various communications with external apparatuses via a network. The communication line is not limited to the Internet, and may be a combination of the Internet and other communication lines, or may be a communication line other than the Internet. As the communication method, for example, wireless communication or wired communication such as 4G (Generation), 5G, Local 5G, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), etc. can be used. Note that the communication method is not limited to these examples.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing apparatus 1 includes a selection processing unit 2 and a transmission processing unit 3. The selection processing unit 2 causes at least one product to be selected from the purchase history of products of the user. The information processing apparatus 1 can be connected via a communication line to an electronic commerce server that executes an electronic commerce transaction with the user terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The purchase history is provided from an electronic commerce server that executes an electronic commerce transaction with the terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The information processing apparatus 1 can store the purchase history. Note that the purchase history may include information on products purchased by the user at a store (physical store) in the real space. The user can input information regarding products purchased at the physical store to the information processing apparatus 1.

[0018] The purchase history may include, for example, visual features such as images, sizes, shapes, colors, patterns, etc. of the products purchased by the user. Note that the purchase history may also include related information such as the online purchase store and the product name. The information processing device may classify and store the purchase history by category. For example, the information processing device 1 can classify and store the products in the purchase history into categories such as outerwear, tops, bottoms, shoes, bags, etc. This makes it possible to shorten the time taken when the user selects, for example, the clothing worn by a child when the child is missing.

[0019] On the user terminal, a purchase history selection screen for selecting at least one product from the purchase history of the product is displayed. The user can select at least one product on the purchase history selection screen. For example, before going out with a child, the user can select the clothing and items carried by the child when going out from the purchase history selection screen.

[0020] Note that when a child who went out together gets lost, the user may select the clothing worn by the child, etc. from the purchase history selection screen. In this case, even if there is no photo of the child himself / herself at the time of getting lost, it is possible to create information on the appearance of the child that serves as a clue for the search. The information on the appearance of the child to be searched for includes one or more products selected from the purchase history.

[0021] The transmission processing unit 3 transmits information on the appearance of the target to be searched for based on the selected product to a predetermined destination. The information processing device 1 can be connected to a predetermined destination (destination terminal) via a communication line. The predetermined destination may include, for example, a police station, a responsible department of the local government, a contact group of a nursery school, or a contact group of guardians.

[0022] Furthermore, the designated destinations may include destinations related to the user's designated area of ​​residence. For example, the designated destinations may be train stations or convenience stores within the designated area. In this embodiment, information about the appearance of the child being searched for can be sent to multiple destinations simultaneously. This makes it possible for recipients to quickly locate and protect the child even if they do not know the lost child, by judging from the child's appearance, such as clothing and belongings.

[0023] Next, the processing performed by the information processing device 1 will be explained with reference to Figure 2. Figure 2 is a flowchart of the information processing method related to this disclosure. First, the information processing device 1 prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history (step S11). Then, it transmits information regarding the appearance of the object to be searched based on the selected product to a predetermined destination (step S12).

[0024] Thus, this disclosure makes it possible to easily input information about a child's appearance. Furthermore, when a child gets lost, by sending information about the child's appearance to a designated recipient, even if the recipient does not know the lost child, they can quickly locate the child based on the child's appearance. This makes it possible to reduce the time it takes to find the child.

[0025] Furthermore, the items to be searched are not limited to people such as children or the elderly, but may also include items such as bags, wallets, and mobile phones. In this case, the items selected from the purchase history may include bag charms, keychains, scarves, covers, etc., that can be attached to the items. Information about the item to be searched, along with information about the appearance of the item based on the items selected from the purchase history, is transmitted to a designated recipient. This disclosure makes it possible to reduce the time required to search for such lost items.

[0026] The information processing device 1 comprises a processor, memory, and storage device (not shown in the diagram). The storage device stores a program that causes a computer to execute each process of the management method described herein. The processor loads the program from the storage device into memory and executes the program. In this way, the processor realizes the functions of the selection processing unit 2 and the transmission processing unit 3.

[0027] Each component of the information processing device 1 may be implemented with dedicated hardware. Alternatively, some or all of the components of each device may be implemented by general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, etc., or combinations thereof. These may be configured as a single chip or as multiple chips connected via a bus. Some or all of the components of each device may be implemented by a combination of the aforementioned circuits, etc., and programs. Furthermore, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), quantum processor (quantum computer control chip), etc., may be used as the processor.

[0028] Furthermore, if some or all of the components of the information processing device 1 are realized by multiple devices or circuits, these multiple devices or circuits may be centrally located or distributed. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 101 according to this disclosure. As shown in Figure 3, the information processing system 101 includes a selection processing unit 102 and a transmission processing unit 103. The detailed operation of each component of the information processing system 101 corresponds to the operation of each component of the information processing device 1, as described above. The devices and circuits that realize each component in Figure 3 may be realized in a form in which each is connected via a communication network, such as a client-server system or a cloud computing system. In addition, the functions of the information processing device 1 may be provided in SaaS (Software as a Service) format.

[0029] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of the information processing system 100 according to this disclosure. The information processing system 100 includes a server 10, a user terminal 20, a destination terminal 30, and a GPS (Global Positioning Systems) device 40. The server 10, user terminal 20, destination terminal 30, and GPS device 40 are each connected via a network N. Here, the network N is a wired or wireless communication line, such as the Internet.

[0030] <User terminal 20> The user terminal 20 is an information terminal operated by the user, which transmits and receives data to and from the server 10 via wireless communication over the network N. In this embodiment, the user terminal 20 is used by a child's guardian. The user terminal 20 may be a smartphone, a tablet, or the like. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the user terminal 20 in Figure 4.

[0031] The user terminal 20 includes a storage unit 21, memory 22, communication unit 23, input / output unit 24, and control unit 25. The storage unit 21 is an example of a storage device that includes non-volatile memory such as flash memory or SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 21 stores a program that implements processes such as displaying a purchase history selection screen and transmitting various information including information on at least one product selected from the purchase history.

[0032] Memory 22 is a volatile storage device such as RAM (Random Access Memory), and is a storage area for temporarily holding information when the control unit 25 is operating. The communication unit 23 is a communication interface with the network N. The communication unit 23 communicates with the server 10. The communication unit 23 may also establish a short-range wireless communication connection and perform communication. Here, various standards such as Bluetooth®, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy), and UWB (Ultra-Wide Band) can be applied to the short-range wireless communication.

[0033] The input / output unit 24 includes a display device such as a screen and an input device, which may be, for example, a touch panel. The user can input destination information, outing information, and purchase history information in advance using the input / output unit 24. Destination information is information about the destination to which information about the appearance of a lost child will be sent. Destinations may include, for example, police stations, local government departments, nursery school contact groups, and parent contact groups. Destinations may also include destinations related to the outing area set by the user, as described later. For example, destinations may be stations, convenience stores, etc., located within the outing area or along the route from home to the outing destination.

[0034] Notification methods to the above recipients include, for example, telephone, email, short message using mobile phone numbers, and social networking services (SNS) such as LINE® and Facebook.

[0035] Destination information refers to information about the location of the outing, such as a nursery school or extracurricular activity. In addition to the location of the outing, destination information may include information about the area of ​​the outing and the date and time of the outing.

[0036] The destination area is a range defined based on the location of the destination, such as a nursery school or extracurricular activity. For example, the destination area may be defined based on the address of the destination, such as "XX town, XX block." Alternatively, the destination area may be defined according to the distance from the destination, such as "within XX km of the destination." The destination area may also include the route from home to the destination. Furthermore, for example, the location of an off-site activity at a nursery school may be included in the destination area in case a child goes missing during an off-site activity. Users can arbitrarily set the destination area according to the destination of their outing.

[0037] If a user has a planned date and time to go to a specific destination, they can enter the date and time of their outing. For example, a user can set the "date," "day of the week," and "time" for each destination. For instance, a user can set the outing date and time for their destination "nursery school" to "Monday through Friday" and "8:00 AM to 5:00 PM." Similarly, a user can set the outing date and time for their destination "lessons / classes" to "Month Day, 4:00 PM."

[0038] Purchase history information includes information about children's products purchased by the user. For example, if a user purchases children's products online using user terminal 20, user terminal 20 can send a command to the e-commerce server that executed the transaction to provide purchase history information to server 10. The e-commerce server provides server 10 with information about the products involved in the e-commerce transaction conducted between the user terminal 20 used by the user, as purchase history information.

[0039] Furthermore, the purchase history information may include information about products purchased by the user at a physical store. The user terminal 20 can send information about products purchased at a physical store, entered by the user, to the server 10.

[0040] The user terminal 20 may also have an imaging unit such as a camera. The imaging unit can photograph handmade bags, hair accessories, masks, etc., that children wear. The user terminal 20 may also transmit the handmade items obtained from the captured images to the server 10 as additional information.

[0041] Additional information may be displayed on the purchase history selection screen along with the purchase history information. On the purchase history selection screen, the user may select items included in the purchase history information, in addition to at least one additional item. This increases the amount of information available for searching, potentially reducing the time required to search for a lost child.

[0042] Although not shown in the diagram here, the information management DB112 may store information about the user requesting the search for their child from each recipient, and information about the child to be searched. The requester information may include name, address, telephone number, email address, etc. The search target information may include name, age, gender, etc. Recipient information, location information, purchase history information, requester information, and search target information are stored in the information management DB112, for example, linked to the user ID.

[0043] The control unit 25 is a processor that controls the hardware of the user terminal 20. The control unit 25 loads a program from the storage unit 21 into the memory 22 and executes it. In this way, the control unit 25 realizes the functions of the display control unit 251, the transmit / receive control unit 252, and the selection control unit 253.

[0044] The display control unit 251 processes the input / output unit 24 to display the purchase history selection screen transmitted from the server 10, which will be described later. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of the display on the user terminal 20. Here, it is assumed that the products in the purchase history are classified into categories such as tops, bottoms, shoes, and bags. As shown in Figure 6, the screen 200 of the user terminal 20 includes a category display 201 and a purchase history display 202. In the example of Figure 6, it is assumed that the category "Tops" is selected in the category display 201. The user can select one or more purchased products by, for example, touching the checkboxes in the purchase history display 202, which displays the purchase history including multiple purchased products. Note that Figure 6 is just an example, and other information may be displayed in addition to, or instead of, the information shown here.

[0045] The transmission / reception control unit 252 transmits various information entered by the user to the server 10. For example, the transmission / reception control unit 252 transmits destination information, location information, and purchase history information entered by the user to the server 10. The server 10 can store the destination information, location information, and purchase history information in a database. The transmission / reception control unit 252 also receives data from the server 10 for displaying the purchase history selection screen. If the user selects one or more items on the purchase history selection screen, the selection control unit 253 transmits the selected items to the server 10.

[0046] The GPS device 40 is carried by a child who goes out with the user. The GPS device 40 is an example of a positioning device that can receive signals from GPS satellites (not shown) to determine the child's current location. If it is possible to obtain the current location of a lost child, a positioning device other than GPS, such as a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) or a base station positioning device, may be used instead of the GPS device 40.

[0047] <Server 10> Server 10 is an information processing device that has a function to register various information entered by the user (registration function) and a function to send information about a child's appearance to a predetermined destination, which helps reduce the time it takes to find a lost child (appearance information transmission function). Server 10 may consist of multiple servers, and each functional block may be implemented by multiple computers.

[0048] Figure 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the server 10 in Figure 4. The server 10 includes a storage unit 11, memory 12, communication unit 13, and processing unit 14. The storage unit 11 is an example of a storage device such as a hard disk or flash memory. The storage unit 11 stores the program 111 and the purchase history DB 112. The program 111 is a computer program in which some functions such as registration processing and appearance information transmission are implemented.

[0049] The information management DB 112 is a database that manages destination information, location information, and purchase history information provided by an e-commerce server (not shown) in accordance with commands from the user terminal 20. The information management DB 112 manages destination information, location information, and purchase history information for each user.

[0050] Purchase history may include, for example, visual characteristics of the products purchased by the user, such as images, size, shape, color, and pattern. The information management DB 112 may store the purchase history by classifying it into categories. For example, the information processing device 1 can classify and store the products in the purchase history into categories such as outerwear, tops, bottoms, shoes, and bags.

[0051] Memory 12 is a volatile memory device such as RAM, and is a storage area for temporarily holding information when the processing unit 14 is operating. The communication unit 13 is a communication interface with the network N. The processing unit 14 is a processor that controls each component of the server 10. The processing unit 14 loads program 111 from the storage unit 11 into memory 12 and executes program 111. As a result, the processing unit 14 executes the processes of the registration processing unit 141, the location information acquisition unit 142, the selection processing unit 143, and the transmission processing unit 144.

[0052] The registration processing unit 141 receives registration requests for destination information and location information from the user terminal 20 in advance and processes them to register in the information management DB 112. In addition, the registration processing unit 141 processes the purchase history provided by the e-commerce server to register in the information management DB 112 according to the instructions from the user terminal 20. This process of registering destination information, location information, and purchase history information in advance is called "pre-registration processing".

[0053] Furthermore, the registration processing unit 141 performs a process ("setting information registration process") to register information selected by the user from the information registered in the information management DB 112 as setting information. For example, before a child goes out, the user can select products corresponding to the child's clothing and belongings from the history candidate information stored in the information management DB 112. The registration processing unit 141 can register information about the child's appearance based on the products selected by the user as "appearance setting information". In addition, the user can select one or more items each from the outing information and destination information stored in the information management DB 112. The registration processing unit 141 can register the selected outing as "outing setting information" and the destination as "destination setting information".

[0054] The location information acquisition unit 142 acquires the child's current location information from the GPS device 40. The selection processing unit 143 prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history. For example, the selection processing unit 143 transmits various information to the user terminal 20 to display the product history selection screen. The selection processing unit 143 then acquires information on one or more purchased products that correspond to the clothes or belongings the child is wearing, as selected by the user.

[0055] The transmission processing unit 144 transmits information about the lost child, along with information about the appearance of the person to be searched for based on the selected product, to a predetermined destination. Specifically, when the location information transmitted from the GPS device 40 carried by the child indicates that it is outside a predetermined area, the transmission processing unit 144 transmits information about the child's appearance based on the selected product to the predetermined destination.

[0056] The transmission processing unit 144 may also transmit the acquired GPS device 40 location information along with the information regarding the child's appearance to the user terminal 20 and the destination terminal 30. This allows the destination terminal, upon receiving the information regarding the child's appearance, to narrow down the search area for the child based on the location information, leading to the early detection of the child.

[0057] When location information, including the area and date / time of the child's outing, is received, the transmission processing unit 144, if it indicates that the child's location information is outside the received location area at the received date / time, notifies a predetermined destination of information regarding the child's appearance. Preferably, the destination at this time is related to the received location area. This makes it possible to find a child who has gotten lost near the location area at an early stage.

[0058] <Example of operation> Figure 8 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the pre-registration process. In this sequence, first, the user inputs destination information (step S10) and location information (step S11). As mentioned above, the location information includes location area information and date and time of departure information. The user also inputs a purchase history provision command (step S12) and sends it to the e-commerce server. The e-commerce server provides purchase history information to server 10 in accordance with the purchase history provision command. Server 10 performs a pre-registration process to store the destination information, location information, and purchase history information in the information management DB 112 (step S14). Note that the order of processing S10 to S12 is not limited to this example.

[0059] Figure 9 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the configuration information registration process. In this sequence, first, the user selects at least one product from the purchase history information stored in the information management DB 112 (step S20). For example, before a child goes out, the user can select products from the purchase history that correspond to the child's clothing and belongings when going out. The selected products are sent to the server 10 as "appearance configuration information" that reflects the child's appearance.

[0060] The user can also select one or more destinations from pre-registered locations (steps S21, S22). For example, if a child is going to multiple locations on the same day, the user can select multiple destinations, each including date and time information. The selected destinations are sent to the server 10 as "destination setting information". The user can also select one or more destinations from pre-registered destination information (step S22). The selected destinations are sent to the server 10 as "destination setting information". The server 10 performs a registration process for setting information, including appearance setting information, destination setting information, and destination setting information (step S23). In this example, after the setting information registration process is complete, the child, carrying the GPS device 40, heads out to the designated destination.

[0061] Figure 10 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of the appearance information transmission process. This sequence is initiated when a child equipped with a GPS device goes outside the designated area and gets lost. The GPS device 40 performs positioning (step S30) and transmits location information to the server 10. When the server 10 determines that the location information is outside the designated area (step S31), it transmits information to the user terminal 20 indicating that the location information is outside the area.

[0062] Based on information indicating that the GPS device 40's location is outside the area, the user terminal 20 activates an alarm (step S32) to notify the user that the child is lost. At this time, a message is displayed on the user terminal 20's screen to confirm whether or not to send information about the child's appearance, along with the search target information for the lost child, to a pre-configured destination. The user can input a transmission instruction to send this information to the pre-configured destination (step S33).

[0063] Based on the transmission instruction, Server 10 sends the information about the child to be searched, along with the configured information about the child's appearance, to the configured destination (step S34). The information sent to Server 10 may include the requester's information of the user searching for the lost child. The destination terminal 30 displays information indicating the child's appearance based on the product selected from the purchase history (step S35).

[0064] Thus, according to this disclosure, even if the child is unaware that they are lost, if the location information of the GPS device 40 carried by the child is outside a pre-set area for going out, the server 10 can send information about the child's appearance along with the information about the person to be searched for to a predetermined destination.

[0065] Upon receiving information about a child's appearance, the recipient can use this information as a clue to begin searching for the lost child early. This appearance information includes the image, size, shape, color, pattern, and other features of the product selected by the user. Furthermore, the appearance of the product may be recreated using computer graphics (CG) based on the selected product information. Such CG can be rendered in two or three dimensions. Additionally, a virtual model wearing the selected product may be generated or acquired as part of the appearance information. The shape and size of the model may be determined based on information previously entered by the user. For example, by pre-entering the child's height, a model of a size appropriate to that height can be generated. The appearance information may be the same as, or different from, the information presented when the user selected the product. This allows the recipient to locate and protect the child based on their appearance, even if they do not know the child. This reduces the risk of the lost child becoming a victim of crime or their life being endangered.

[0066] Furthermore, according to this disclosure, if a child who cannot speak is found, it is possible to confirm that the child matches the description of the child based on the visual information sent to the destination terminal 30. This reduces the time required to identify the lost child and allows for prompt contact with the parents who are searching for the child.

[0067] As described above, according to the embodiment, it is possible to reduce the time required to find the object being searched for.

[0068] Furthermore, if an item is lost on a moving vehicle such as a bus or train, the item may move from within the designated area to outside of it. For this reason, if the item to be searched for is an item such as a bag or wallet, a GPS device may be attached to the item. Similar to the example above, if the location information of the GPS device attached to the item moves outside the pre-set area, the server 10 may send information about the appearance of the item, along with the search target information, to a designated destination. It should also be noted that lost items may be moved to a storage location or moved due to human actions such as theft. The use of the item's location information is also effective in such cases.

[0069] In the examples described above, the program includes a set of instructions (or software code) that, when loaded into a computer, cause the computer to perform one or more of the functions described in the embodiments. The program may be stored on a non-temporary computer-readable medium or a physical storage medium. Examples, but not limited to, include random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory, solid-state drive (SSD) or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD), Blu-ray® disc or other optical disc storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices. The program may be transmitted over a temporary computer-readable medium or a communication medium. Examples, but not limited to, include temporary computer-readable medium or a communication medium that includes electrically, optically, acoustically, or otherwise propagating signals.

[0070] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. Various modifications to the structure and details of the present disclosure can be made as can be understood by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each embodiment can be combined with other embodiments as appropriate.

[0071] Each drawing is merely illustrative to illustrate one or more embodiments. Each drawing may be associated with one or more other embodiments rather than with only one specific embodiment. As those skilled in the art will understand, various features or steps described with reference to any one drawing may be combined with features or steps shown in one or more other drawings to create embodiments that are not explicitly illustrated or described. Not all features or steps shown in any one drawing to illustrate an exemplary embodiment are necessarily required, and some features or steps may be omitted. The order of steps shown in any of the drawings may be changed as appropriate.

[0072] (Note 1) A selection processing unit that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, A transmission processing unit that sends information about the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated destination, Equipped with, Information processing device. (Note 2) The system further comprises a location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the aforementioned target, The transmission processing unit transmits information regarding the appearance to the predetermined destination when the location information indicates that it has moved outside a predetermined area. The information processing device described in Appendix 1. (Note 3) The system further includes a reception desk that accepts the target destination area and date / time of departure. The transmission processing unit, when it indicates that the location information of the subject has moved outside the area of ​​the destination where it was received at the time of the received outing, notifies the predetermined destination of information regarding the appearance of the subject. The information processing device described in Appendix 2. (Note 4) The transmission processing unit transmits the information regarding the appearance to a destination associated with the remote area. The information processing device described in Appendix 3. (Note 5) The aforementioned purchase history is provided by the e-commerce server that performs e-commerce transactions with the terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The information processing device described in Appendix 1. (Note 6) It includes an information processing device and one or more destination terminals, The aforementioned information processing device is A selection processing unit that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, A transmission processing unit that transmits information about the appearance of the target to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated destination terminal, Equipped with, Information processing system. (Note 7) The system further includes a location information transmitting device that transmits location information of the aforementioned target, The transmission processing unit transmits information regarding the appearance to the predetermined destination when the location information obtained from the location information transmission device indicates that it is outside a predetermined area. The information processing system described in Appendix 6. (Note 8) The aforementioned purchase history is provided by the e-commerce server that performs e-commerce transactions with the terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The information processing system described in Appendix 6. (Note 9) On the computer, A process that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, The process involves sending information about the appearance of the item being searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated recipient. To execute Information processing methods. (Note 10) A process that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, The process involves sending information about the appearance of the item being searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated recipient. Make the computer execute it. program.

[0073] Some or all of the elements (e.g., configuration and function) described in Appendices 2 to 5 that are dependent on Appendice 1 (device) may also be dependent on Appendices 6 (system), 9 (method), and 10 (program) in the same way as in Appendices 2 to 5. Some or all of the elements described in any appendice may be applicable to various hardware, software, recording means for recording software, systems, and methods. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0074] 1. Information Processing Device 2. Selective Processing Unit 3. Transmission Processing Unit 10 servers 11 Storage section 111 Programs 112 Information management DB 12 memory 13 Communications Department 14 Processing Unit 141 Registration Processing Unit 142 Location information acquisition unit 143 Selection Processing Unit 144 Transmission Processing Unit 20 User Terminals 21 Memory section 22 memory 23 Communications Department 24 Input / output section 25 Control Unit 251 Display Control Unit 252 Transceiver Control Unit 253 Selection Control Unit 30 Destination terminal 40 GPS devices 100 Information Processing Systems 101 Information Processing Systems 102 Selection Processing Unit 103 Transmission Processing Unit 200 screens 201 Category Display 202 Purchase History Display

Claims

1. A selection processing unit that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, A transmission processing unit that sends information about the appearance of the object to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated destination, Equipped with, Information processing device.

2. The system further comprises a location information acquisition unit that acquires location information of the aforementioned target, The transmission processing unit transmits information regarding the appearance to the predetermined destination when the location information indicates that it has moved outside a predetermined area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The system further includes a reception desk that accepts the target destination area and date / time of departure. The transmission processing unit, when it indicates that the location information of the subject has moved outside the area of ​​the destination where it was received at the time of the received outing, notifies the predetermined destination of information regarding the appearance of the subject. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

4. The transmission processing unit transmits the information regarding the appearance to a destination associated with the remote area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 3.

5. The aforementioned purchase history is provided by the e-commerce server that performs e-commerce transactions with the terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

6. It includes an information processing device and one or more destination terminals, The aforementioned information processing device is A selection processing unit that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, A transmission processing unit that transmits information about the appearance of the target to be searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated destination terminal, Equipped with, Information processing system.

7. The system further includes a location information transmitting device that transmits location information of the aforementioned target, The transmission processing unit transmits information regarding the appearance to the predetermined destination when the location information obtained from the location information transmission device indicates that it is outside a predetermined area. The information processing system according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned purchase history is provided by the e-commerce server that performs e-commerce transactions with the terminal used by the user when the user purchases a product. The information processing system according to claim 6.

9. On the computer, A process that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, The process involves sending information about the appearance of the item being searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated recipient. To execute Information processing methods.

10. A process that prompts the user to select at least one product from their purchase history, The process involves sending information about the appearance of the item being searched for, based on the selected product, to a designated recipient. Make the computer execute it. program.

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