Account information management device, account information management program, recording medium, and account information management system

Abstract

This invention provides an account information management device, an account information management program, a recording medium, and an account information management system that centrally manage account information related to multiple services and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Solution] The system includes a storage means for storing account information related to multiple services, a receiving means for receiving requests from terminal devices, a transmitting and receiving means for sending and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on the requests, and a date management means for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an account information management device, an account information management program, a recording medium, and an account information management system.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, with the spread of the Internet, many users are using online services and subscription services. When using these services, users need to set IDs and passwords for each service, and also manage various information such as subscription contract details, renewal dates, and address information.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing application licenses. In this system, an installable license is issued based on a combination of a license access number and a device serial number, and the usage status of the license can be managed centrally.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses a customer management system for managing user information based on a software product license key. This system can perform customer management and user information management via a network.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, Patent Document 1 focuses solely on license management and is unable to comprehensively manage service-specific IDs and passwords, subscription information, address information, etc. Similarly, Patent Document 2 is limited to management based on software product license keys and is unable to centrally manage information related to various services.

[0007] Therefore, this disclosure aims to provide an account information management device, an account information management program and recording medium, and an account information management system that centrally manage account information related to multiple services and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To solve the above problems, the account information management device of this disclosure is characterized by comprising: storage means for storing account information related to multiple services; receiving means for receiving requests from terminal devices; transmitting and receiving means for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the requests; and date management means for managing the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0009] This configuration allows for centralized management of information related to multiple services, and further enables information management and viewing on a service-by-service basis, potentially improving user convenience. Additionally, managing contract dates and renewal dates can prevent users from forgetting to renew subscription services. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an account information management device, an account information management program, a recording medium, and an account information management system that centrally manage account information related to multiple services and enable viewing and updating of information on a service-by-service basis. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is an overall configuration diagram showing an example of an account information management system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a functional block diagram showing an example of an account information management device according to the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of a management screen display illustrating an example of an account information management system according to the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a processing flow diagram showing an example of an account information management system according to the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a processing sequence diagram for alias email processing. [Figure 6] This is a processing sequence diagram for deadline management and reminder notifications. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this embodiment is not limited to the following, and other embodiments, additions, modifications, deletions, etc., can be made within the scope that a person skilled in the art can conceive, and any embodiment is included in the scope of the present invention as long as it achieves the effects and advantages of the present invention.

[0013] The account information management device of this embodiment is characterized by comprising: storage means for storing account information related to multiple services; receiving means for receiving requests from terminal devices; transmitting and receiving means for transmitting and receiving the account information on a service-by-service basis based on the requests; and date management means for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0014] The account information preferably includes at least one of the information registered in each service, such as the user's name, email address information, the ID of each service, password, subscription information, phone number, and address information. The subscription information preferably includes at least one of the information such as the subscription fee, the start date of billing (contract date), the billing cycle, and the expiration date of billing suspension (renewal date).

[0015] Also, the account information management device preferably has a proposal means for generating at least one of candidates for the email address corresponding to each service, candidates for the ID, and candidates for the password, and transmitting them to the terminal device.

[0016] Also, the account information management device preferably includes an alias email generation means for generating an alias email address that is the email address corresponding to each service.

[0017] Furthermore, it preferably further has a mail analysis means for analyzing the mail addressed to the alias email address and extracting the account information.

[0018] Also, the account information management device preferably further has a notification means for transmitting and receiving notifications to and from the terminal device before the renewal date managed by the due date management means.

[0019] The account information management program according to another embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to realize a storage function for storing account information related to a plurality of services, a reception function for receiving a request from a terminal device, a transmission / reception function for transmitting and receiving the account information in units of services based on the request, and a due date management function for managing at least one of the contract date and the renewal date of the account information.

[0020] In addition, an account information management system according to another embodiment of the present invention includes an account information management device that stores account information related to a plurality of services, and a terminal device that is communicably connected to the account information management device and accepts operations by a user. The account information management device includes a storage unit that stores account information, a reception unit that accepts requests from the terminal device, a transmission / reception unit that transmits and receives account information in units of services based on the requests, and a date management unit that manages at least one of the contract date and the update date of the account information. The terminal device has a user interface unit that displays the account information transmitted from the account information management device and enables browsing and modification by the user.

Example

[0021] An example of an account information management system according to the present invention will be described. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, how the account information management device and its related functions are used by a user will be shown. The account information management system in this example can centrally manage account information related to a plurality of services and enable safe and efficient information use.

[0022] FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of the account information management system. The account information management device 10 is connected to the terminal device 120 via a network, and the user accesses the account information through the user interface 125 of the terminal device 120. Various account information is centrally managed in units of services, and the user can browse and manage it intuitively with good comprehensibility. Note that the account information management device 10 may be a server device, and the terminal device 120 may be a personal computer, a tablet terminal, or a smartphone.

[0023] Figure 2 is a functional block diagram showing the internal configuration of the account information management device 10. The storage unit 20 has the function of encrypting and storing the ID, password, subscription information, and address information for each service. The reception unit 30 receives requests from users, and the sending / receiving unit 40 sends and receives data to and from the terminal device 120 in response to the requests. The due date management unit 50 manages the contract date and renewal date for each service, and the notification unit 60 sends renewal notifications to users as needed. The account information management device 10 includes an alias email generation unit 70 and an email analysis unit 80 as components. An alias email is, for example, an email address with a different name associated with the user's primary email address. Different addresses are used for specific services or purposes, and all received emails are forwarded to the primary email address, which helps protect privacy and improves management efficiency. Note that alias email addresses may be set independently of the user's primary email address. The alias email generation unit 70 generates alias email addresses for each service, and the email analysis unit 80 analyzes emails related to alias email addresses received by the account information management device 10. The analysis results are registered in the storage unit 20 and used for managing service updates. For example, information such as subscription contract price revisions and reminder information about approaching renewal dates is read from emails and stored in the storage unit 20 as information to notify the user. The account information management device 10 includes a proposal unit 90 as a component that generates candidates for at least one of the IDs and passwords for each service and proposes them to the user via the terminal device 120. The transmission / reception unit 40 transmits the generated candidate information to the terminal device 120. The account information management device 10 also includes a determination unit 100 that performs various judgments on requests.

[0024] In this specification, the term "means" refers to the components described in the claims and is used in a broad sense independent of the embodiments. On the other hand, the term "part" is used when describing the specific configuration of a functional block in an embodiment. This is intended to ensure consistency between the use of "means" and "part" in the claims and the description of the embodiments. Specifically, the functions of the account information management device 10, such as the reception unit 30, transmission / reception unit 40, due date management unit 50, notification unit 60, alias email generation unit 70, email analysis unit 80, proposal unit 90, and determination unit 100, are realized by a processor (not shown) constituting the count information management device 10 executing a program stored in the storage unit 20.

[0025] Figure 3 shows an example of the management screen of the user interface unit 125 in the terminal device 120. The user interface unit 125 is an image display device such as a liquid crystal display equipped with a touch panel capable of inputting and outputting information. The terminal device 120 displays account information for each service to the user in a highly visible format. Specifically, for example, it displays the email address registered with the service, the registered ID, the contract date, renewal date, and billing cycle of the subscription agreement for each service in an easy-to-read list. This user interface allows the user to easily view account information for each service in an easy-to-read list and perform checks and updates. The billing amount (subscription fee, etc.) may also be displayed.

[0026] For example, if the terminal device 120 is a smartphone, the user interface unit 125 displays the service information list screen 130. The service information list screen 130 includes fields 131 for the service name of the service the user is using, the user's name, a URL display field 132 for the URL of the user's website, an email address display field 133 for the email address registered with the service, an ID / username display field 134 for the ID / username registered with the service, and a password display field 135 for the password used with the service. Adjacent to the email address display field 133 is an alias email generation button 143 for requesting the generation of an alias email address. Adjacent to the ID / username display field 134 is an ID / username generation button 144 for requesting the generation of ID / username candidates. Adjacent to the password display field 135 is a password generation button 145 for requesting the generation of a password. Furthermore, the service information list screen 130 includes fields for displaying the contract date (contract date), the billing start date (contract date) for the service, the billing cycle (contract cycle)

[0027] Furthermore, the user's name field 131, URL display field 132, email address display field 133, ID / username display field 134, and password display field 135 may be entered by the user directly using a keyboard or other means, or the information registered with each service may be automatically entered by linking with each service.

[0028] Figure 4 shows the system's account information processing flow diagram, which explains the series of processes from when a user enters their account information until an update notification is issued based on that information.

[0029] <Step ST1> In the account information management device 10, the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives account information entered on the terminal device 120. Specifically, the receiving unit 30 receives a request generated when a user operates the user interface unit 125 of the terminal device 120 and selects the save button 142, and the transmitting / receiving unit 40 receives the account information.

[0030] <Step ST2> The account information management device 10 stores the account information entered by the user on the terminal device 120 in the storage unit 20.

[0031] <Step ST3> In the account information management device 10, the determination unit 100 determines whether or not it has received a request from the terminal device 120 to retrieve account information related to a predetermined service. If the determination unit 100 determines that it has received a request from the terminal device 120 to retrieve account information related to a predetermined service, the process proceeds to step ST4. If the account information management device 10 does not determine that it has received a request to retrieve account information related to a predetermined service, the process flow ends.

[0032] <Step ST4> The account information management device 10 transmits account information to the terminal device 120 from the transmitting / receiving unit 40 on a service-by-service basis based on a request. Here, transmitting on a service-by-service basis means that if there is account information for multiple services, the account information is transmitted for each service. The account information is stored encrypted in the terminal device storage unit of the terminal device 120. From a security standpoint, the account information may only be stored temporarily in the terminal device 120, and after the user's operation is completed, the account information may be deleted from the terminal device storage unit (not shown) of the terminal device 120. For example, the account information management device 10 may instruct the terminal device 120 to delete the account information after a certain period of time has elapsed.

[0033] <Step ST5> In the account information management device 10, the determination unit 100 determines whether the receiving unit 30 has received a request from the terminal device 120 to change and save account information related to a predetermined service. If the determination unit 100 determines that the receiving unit 30 has received a request from the terminal device 120 to change and save account information related to a predetermined service, the process proceeds to step ST6. If the determination unit 100 does not determine that the receiving unit 30 has received a request to change and save account information related to a predetermined service, the process flow ends.

[0034] <Step ST6> In the account information management device 10, the transmission / reception unit 40 receives the changed account information.

[0035] <Step ST7> In the account information management device 10, the storage unit 20 stores the changed account information.

[0036] <Step ST8> In the account information management device 10, the notification unit 60 notifies the terminal device 120 that the account information has been updated.

[0037] Figure 5 is a processing sequence diagram for alias emails. This processing sequence diagram illustrates the series of processes from when the account information management device 10 receives an email until the information is displayed on the terminal device 120 based on that email.

[0038] <Step SU1> In the account information management device 10, the sending / receiving unit 40 receives emails using the alias email address registered for each service.

[0039] <Step SU2> In the account information management device 10, the email analysis unit 80 analyzes emails received by alias email addresses. A Large Language Model (LLM) may be used to analyze the email content.

[0040] <Step SU3> In the account information management device 10, the storage unit 20 stores the results of the email content analysis. For example, if the cost of a subscription contract changes, the cost information is updated and stored.

[0041] <Step SU4> The determination unit 100 determines whether the analysis results of the email content include content to change account information. If the determination unit 100 determines that the analysis results include content to change account information, the sending / receiving unit 40 sends the changed account information to the terminal device 120 and proceeds to step SU5. If the determination unit 100 determines that the analysis results do not include content to change account information, the flow ends.

[0042] <Step SU5> The terminal device 120 displays the changed account information. In this case, for example, if the terminal device 120 is a smartphone application, a notification that the account information has been changed may be displayed on the screen display unit 125. Alternatively, the account information management device 10 may send an email to the terminal device 120 informing it that the account information has been changed.

[0043] Figure 6 is a processing sequence diagram illustrating an example of due date management for a subscription contract. The due date management unit 50 manages the contract date and renewal date, and the notification unit 60 visualizes the timing of renewal notifications at the appropriate time. By providing timely reminders, users can prevent missing their subscription contract renewal date.

[0044] <Step SV1> In the account information management device 10, the due date management unit 50 periodically manages the renewal dates for each service. Specifically, every day at midnight, the due date management unit 50 compares the calendar information followed by the account information management system 1 with the renewal dates for each service stored in the storage unit 20.

[0045] <Step SV2> In the account information management device 10, the due date management unit 50 determines whether it is within a predetermined number of days until the renewal date. The predetermined number of days is, for example, one week before. Preferably, the predetermined number of days can be changed by the user through the terminal device 120. If the due date management unit determines that it is within a predetermined number of days until the renewal date, the due date management unit 50 sends reminder information to the terminal device 120 through the notification unit 60.

[0046] <Step SV3> The terminal device 120 provides the user with reminder information notifying them that there are a predetermined number of days until the renewal date for the relevant service. For example, the reminder information is displayed on the user interface unit 125 of the terminal device 120.

[0047] <Aspect 1> An account information management device 10, characterized by comprising: a storage means for storing account information related to multiple services; a receiving means for receiving requests from terminal devices; a transmitting and receiving means for transmitting and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on requests; and a date management means for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information.

[0048] Because account information for multiple services can be managed centrally on a per-service basis, users do not need to log in to each service individually, enabling efficient information management and use. Furthermore, contract dates and renewal dates can be managed, allowing users to properly track service expirations and contract renewal dates.

[0049] <Aspect 2> The account information management device according to Embodiment 1, characterized in that the account information includes at least one of the following: email address, ID, password, subscription information, and address information corresponding to each service.

[0050] Because it allows for centralized management of necessary email addresses, IDs, passwords, subscription information, and address information for each service, users can easily obtain the information they need, improving the efficiency of account information management.

[0051] <Aspect 3> The account information management device 10 is characterized by comprising a suggestion means for generating a candidate for at least one of the candidate IDs and passwords corresponding to each service and transmitting it to a terminal device.

[0052] By suggesting ID and password options, this reduces the effort required for users to create new accounts, allowing for smoother registration and management of account information. It also helps users select appropriate IDs and passwords, contributing to improved security.

[0053] <Aspect 4> The account information management device according to embodiment 2, characterized in that it includes an alias email generation means for generating candidate alias email addresses which are email addresses corresponding to each service.

[0054] By generating alias email addresses for each service, users can register for services with individual email addresses. This minimizes damage even if an email address is leaked by the service provider. It also protects privacy, makes it easier to identify emails from specific services, and allows users to easily manage unwanted emails.

[0055] <Aspect 5> The account information management device according to embodiment 4, further comprising an email analysis means for analyzing emails sent to alias email addresses and extracting account information corresponding to each service.

[0056] Since changes to account information can be automatically extracted from emails sent to alias email addresses, users are saved the trouble of manually entering information, improving the efficiency and accuracy of information entry. This reduces the burden on users.

[0057] <Aspect 6> The account information management device according to embodiment 1, characterized in that it includes a notification means that sends a notification to a terminal device informing it that the renewal date is approaching, before the renewal date managed by the due date management unit.

[0058] By notifying users that their service renewal date is approaching, the service can be properly renewed, preventing interruptions in service use. Furthermore, it makes it easier for users to choose to terminate their service contract if they no longer need the service.

[0059] <Aspect 7> An account information management program characterized by providing a computer with a storage function for storing account information related to multiple services, a receiving function for receiving requests from terminal devices, a sending and receiving function for sending and receiving account information on a service-by-service basis based on requests, and a due date management function for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of account information.

[0060] This program enables the creation of a computer-based system that centrally manages account information related to multiple services, allowing for flexible service delivery tailored to the user's environment and device.

[0061] <Aspect 8> A computer-readable recording medium storing the account information management program of embodiment 7.

[0062] <Pattern 9> An account information management system 1 comprising an account information management device 10 that stores account information related to multiple services, and a terminal device 120 that is communicably connected to the account information management device 10 and accepts operations from users, wherein the account information management device 10 has a storage unit 20 that stores account information, a reception unit 30 that receives requests from the terminal device 120, a transmission / reception unit 40 that sends and receives account information on a service basis based on the request, and a date management unit 50 that manages at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the account information, and the terminal device 120 has a user interface unit 125 that displays account information sent and received from the account information management device 10 and allows users to view and modify it.

[0063] Communication between the terminal device and the account information management device allows users to view and modify their account information directly from the terminal device, improving convenience and enabling real-time management of account information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 1. Account Information Management System 10. Account Information Management Device 20 Memory section 30 Reception Department 40 Transmitter / Receiver 50th Deadline Management Department 60 Notification Department 70 Alias ​​email generation unit 80 Email Analysis Department 90 Proposal Department 120 Terminal devices 125 User Interface Section

Claims

1. An account information management device, A storage means for storing account information related to multiple services, A means of receiving requests from terminal devices, A transmission / reception means for sending and receiving the account information on a per-service basis based on the aforementioned request, A date management means for managing at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the aforementioned account information. Equipped with An account information management device characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned account information includes at least one of the following: email address, ID, password, subscription information, and address information corresponding to each service. The account information management device according to claim 1.

3. The account information management device includes a suggestion means for generating at least one of the candidate IDs and passwords corresponding to each of the services and transmitting it to the terminal device. The account information management device according to feature 2.

4. The account information management device includes alias email generation means for generating candidate alias email addresses, which are email addresses corresponding to each of the services. The account information management device according to feature 2.

5. The system further comprises email analysis means for analyzing emails sent to the aforementioned alias email address and extracting the account information corresponding to each of the aforementioned services. The account information management device according to feature 4.

6. The account information management device includes notification means that, before the renewal date managed by the due date management unit, sends a notification to the terminal device informing it that the renewal date is approaching. The account information management device according to claim 1.

7. On the computer, A memory function that stores account information related to multiple services, A reception function that accepts requests from terminal devices, A sending and receiving function that sends and receives the account information on a per-service basis based on the aforementioned request, A due date management function that manages at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the aforementioned account information. To make it happen An account information management program characterized by the following features.

8. A computer-readable recording medium storing the account information management program described in claim 7.

9. An account information management system, An account information management device that stores account information related to multiple services, The system comprises a terminal device that is communicatively connected to the account information management device and accepts user operations, The aforementioned account information management device is A storage unit that stores the aforementioned account information, A reception unit that receives requests from the aforementioned terminal device, A transmitting / receiving unit that sends and receives the account information on a per-service basis based on the aforementioned request, The Date Management Department manages at least one of the contract date and renewal date of the aforementioned account information. It has, The aforementioned terminal device is It has a user interface unit that displays the account information sent from the account information management device and allows the user to view and modify it. An account information management system characterized by the following features.

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