Product dispensing device, program, and product dispensing system
The product providing device and system address the lack of incentives in existing systems by allowing users to earn lottery rights when using a specific prepaid method, enhancing user engagement and satisfaction through rewards.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BANDAI CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing product sales systems lack the ability to provide attractive benefits to users based on their payment methods, such as prepaid cards and credit cards, which can differentiate and incentivize certain payment choices.
A product providing device and system that allows users to choose between two types of payment methods, granting lottery rights when using a specific prepaid method, enabling lottery entries or point awards, and facilitating the exercise of these rights.
Enhances user engagement by offering attractive benefits like lottery entries or point awards, thereby promoting the use of specific payment methods and enhancing user satisfaction.
Smart Images

Figure 2026103757000001_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a product providing device, a program, and a product providing system.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, there has been a product sales system that deals with stocked products with inventory and reserved products to be sold in the future (for example, Patent Document 1).
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] By the way, in a product sales system, there are various settlement methods for settling the price of a product, such as prepaid cards and credit cards. Also, depending on the settlement method, benefits for purchasing a product are provided to differentiate from other settlement methods.
[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a product providing device, a program, and a product providing system that can provide attractive benefits for users.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a product supply device that can communicate with a user terminal, comprising: an order receiving means capable of receiving orders for products; a payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the device to be able to settle the price of the ordered products using the set payment method; a lottery right granting means that controls the device to be able to grant lottery rights on the condition that an order for products has been received and that a first type of payment method has been set as the payment method for settling the price of the products; and a lottery right exercise means that controls the device to be able to exercise the lottery rights.
[0007] One aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as an order-taking means capable of receiving orders for goods, a payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the computer to be able to pay for the ordered goods using the set payment method, a lottery right granting means that controls the computer to be able to grant lottery rights on the condition that an order for goods has been received and that the first type of payment method has been set as the payment method for paying for the goods, and a lottery right exercise means that controls the computer to be able to exercise the lottery rights.
[0008] One aspect of the present invention is a product supply system comprising a product supply device and a user terminal, wherein the product supply device comprises order receiving means capable of receiving orders for products, payment means for setting a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controlling to be able to pay the price of the ordered products using the set payment method, lottery right granting means for controlling to grant lottery rights on the condition that an order for products has been received and that the first type of payment method has been set as the payment method for settling the price of the products, and lottery right exercise means for controlling to be able to exercise the lottery rights, and the terminal comprises payment method specifying means for specifying a payment method to be used for settling the payment for products, and application means for applying to a lottery based on the lottery rights, the product supply system comprising [Effects of the Invention]
[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a product provision device, program, and product provision system that offer an attractive payment method for users. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the product provision system in this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of the device configuration of a tablet computer, which is an example of terminal 2. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the product dispensing device 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of the user information database D1. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of the product information database D2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows an example of a product purchase screen displayed on the user's terminal 2. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows an example of the order history list screen displayed on the user's terminal 2. [Figure 8] Figure 8 shows an example of the order screen 71 on the product purchase screen. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of the payment screen 73 on the product purchase screen. [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows an example of the lottery ticket list database D3. [Figure 11] Figure 11 shows an example of the lottery ticket list screen 93. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of terminal 2. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is an operation flowchart of the product dispensing device 1. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the payment processing. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the lottery ticket granting process. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a flowchart of the lottery process. [Figure 17]FIG. 17 is an example of a lottery right screen.
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[0012] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, first, the products provided by the product providing apparatus of the present embodiment and the settlement at the time of purchase will be described.
[0013] The product is a product sold by a seller to a user. In the present embodiment, the product is a product provided to the user by the user paying a monetary cost. The product is expressed as a character or the like incarnated in a physical product or the like. For example, it is a shaped object such as a figure having the appearance of a certain character, clothes, a plastic model, stationery, an accessory, etc., but is not limited thereto. Also, there are a plurality of types of products according to the delivery time when they are delivered. For example, it is a product normally sold, and when there is stock, it is an in-stock sale product for which delivery procedures can be taken immediately, a reservation sale product that announces sales and accepts reservations, a lottery sale product sold only to lottery winners, etc.
[0014] There are also various settlement methods for settling the cost of the product. Settlement methods include cash, prepaid settlement, settlement using points that can be applied to the cost, credit settlement, etc. Depending on the type of settlement, there are also settlement methods to which benefits are given. A settlement method to which benefits are given compared to other settlement methods has an advantage that the purchase of products and the promotion of settlement methods can be achieved for the seller side. On the other hand, for the user side, a settlement method having an attractive benefit has an advantage that a benefit is given by using the settlement method.
[0015] Therefore, this embodiment classifies payment methods usable for payment of goods into two categories: a first type of specific payment method and a second type of specific payment method other than the first type of specific payment method. The embodiment then describes an example in which a special lottery right is granted when the price of goods is paid using the first type of payment method (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a specific payment method). Furthermore, in this embodiment, a prepaid payment method operated by a goods or service provider (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a specific prepaid payment) is used as an example of a specific payment method. However, it is not limited to this, and a specific credit card may also be used as a specific payment method. Additionally, examples of the benefits granted include a lottery right that allows entry into a prize draw, a lottery for purchasing goods (lottery sale), a lottery for the awarding of points that can be used towards the price, etc. It should be noted that the lottery right here includes not only the right to participate in a lottery, but also the right to gain an advantage in the lottery. For example, the right to increase the probability of winning in a given lottery.
[0016] Specifically, the following are examples. 1. The right to participate in the lottery may be, for example, a lottery entry ticket (lottery ticket) or a lottery ticket. The content of the lottery is not specified, but examples include a lottery to purchase a product sold by lottery, a lottery ticket that offers a prize of one of several prize tiers, or a lottery ticket that awards points of one of several prize tiers. Note that for prize lottery tickets and point lottery tickets, the number of winners for lower prizes will be greater than the number of winners for higher prizes. It is also acceptable to have lottery tickets that do not contain so-called "losing tickets" and guarantee that a minimum prize will be won. 2. The right to participate in the lottery may include, for example, lottery tickets that increase the chances of winning a prize in a lottery sale.
[0017] In this embodiment, the above benefits apply only when using a specific prepaid payment method (Type 1 payment method). A specific prepaid payment method is a prepaid payment method operated by a business that provides goods and services, and can be used at the e-commerce site (specific e-commerce site) or store operated by that business. In this embodiment, the prepaid method involves pre-charging cash and making a prepayment when receiving goods or services. However, it is not limited to this, and a post-pay method in which the amount used is deducted later from an account linked to the card is also acceptable.
[0018] The following explains the system that makes the above benefits possible.
[0019] [Overall structure] The product provision system in this embodiment will now be described.
[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the product distribution system in this embodiment. In Figure 1, 1 is a product distribution device, 2 is a user terminal, 3 is a product, 4 is a product management warehouse, and 5 is a charging terminal.
[0021] The product dispensing device 1, the user terminal 2, the product management warehouse 4, and the charging terminal 5 are all connectable to and can communicate with each other via a communication line N. The communication line N refers to a communication path capable of data communication. In other words, the communication line N includes not only dedicated lines (dedicated cables) for direct connection and LANs such as Ethernet (registered trademark), but also communication networks such as telephone networks, cable networks, and the Internet, and the communication method can be wired or wireless.
[0022] Product provisioning device 1 is a server system composed of one or more server devices and storage devices. Product provisioning device 1 performs various services to provide products 3 to users, obtains inventory status of products in the product management warehouse 4, and handles product delivery procedures to users.
[0023] Terminal 2 can be, for example, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a smartphone, or a mobile phone. Figure 2 shows an example of the device configuration of a tablet computer, which is an example of terminal 2. As shown in Figure 2, terminal 2 includes a display 21, a touch operation panel 22 integrated with the display 21, and a built-in speaker 23. Terminal 2 is also provided with a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, volume control buttons, etc., which are not shown.
[0024] The control board is equipped with various microprocessors such as CPUs, GPUs, and DSPs, ASICs, various IC memories such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a wireless communication module for wireless communication with the base station. The control board also includes so-called I / F circuits (interface circuits), such as the driver circuit for the touch operation panel 22. Each of these elements mounted on the control board is electrically connected via bus circuits, etc., enabling data reading and writing, and signal transmission and reception.
[0025] Product 3 is a product sold by the seller to the user. In this embodiment, the product is provided to the user upon payment of monetary value or points that can be used to pay that value. The product is represented by a character or the like embodying it in a tangible product or the like. For example, it may be a figure or other sculpture with the appearance of a certain character, or clothing, plastic models, accessories, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, there are multiple types of products depending on the shipping time. For example, there are in-stock products that are normally sold and can be shipped immediately if there is stock available, lottery-sale products that can only be purchased by those who win the lottery, reservation products that are announced for sale and reservations are accepted, and made-to-order products that are produced after an order is received. In addition, the shipping time for reservation products is predetermined.
[0026] Product management warehouse 4 is a warehouse where product 3 is stored and managed. In product management warehouse 4, the inventory status of product 3 is managed, and the inventory status information of product 3 is reported to product supply device 1. In addition, product management warehouse 4 receives shipping instructions from product supply device 1 and carries out the procedure for delivering product 3 to the user's home or other location.
[0027] The charging terminal 5 is a terminal that charges money to be used for a specific prepaid payment via terminal 2. The charging terminal 5 identifies the user (user ID) from the specific prepaid payment application installed on terminal 2 and charges the specified amount of money to the identified user. The method of identifying the user (user ID) is, for example, by having the charging terminal 5 read a two-dimensional barcode or the like that displayed when the specific prepaid payment application is launched. After the user (user ID) has been identified, the charging terminal 5 registers points or the like equivalent to the deposited money and links them to the user (user ID).
[0028] [Functional Configuration] The configuration of each device will be explained.
[0029] First, let's explain the configuration of the product dispensing device 1. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the product dispensing device 1.
[0030] As shown in Figure 3, the product dispensing device 1 comprises a processing unit 10, a communication unit 11, and a storage unit 12.
[0031] The processing unit 10 comprehensively controls the operation of the product dispensing device 1 based on programs and data stored in the memory unit 12. The functions of the processing unit 10 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, or an IC memory. The main functional units of the processing unit 10 include a user information management unit 111, an inventory status management unit 112, a product purchase screen display control unit 113, a product order management unit 114, a payment processing unit 115, a lottery right granting unit 116, a lottery unit 117, and a shipping management unit 118.
[0032] The User Information Management Unit 111 manages user information using the User Information Database D1. The information managed includes the user's identification information (User ID) and password within the purchase service, personal information such as the user's name, address, and email address, payment type (payment method), and purchase history information.
[0033] The payment type (payment method) refers to information about the payment method used to settle the price of the goods. This includes prepaid information and credit card information.
[0034] Prepaid information refers to the type of prepaid plan a user uses, and also includes information about the amount of money currently charged to the user's account.
[0035] Credit card information refers to the user's credit card information. This includes information such as the credit card company (the company that issued the credit card), the credit card number, the credit card's expiration date, the credit card's credit limit (such as the available credit limit), and usage restrictions. In this embodiment, the payment method described is an example of payment by credit card, but it is not limited to this, and similar payment methods, such as electronic payment using a credit card, may also be used. Credit limit information refers to information on the validity of the user's credit card. Credit limit information is information used to determine the validity of the user's credit card, and includes information such as the credit card's expiration date, the credit card's credit limit (the available credit limit), and usage restrictions.
[0036] Purchase history information includes information such as the order group, the name of the product purchased by the user, the order date, payment method, payment information, and information on granted lottery tickets. Granted lottery ticket information refers to information on lottery tickets granted through payments made with a specific credit card. Lottery tickets include information on lottery tickets for purchasing lottery sale items, lottery tickets for awarding points that can be used to purchase products, lottery tickets for prizes with predetermined tiers, and lottery tickets that increase the probability of winning a particular product or point.
[0037] Figure 4 shows an example of user information database D1. In the example in Figure 4, user information data D1 is a table that associates the user's user ID, personal information, payment type information (prepaid information, credit card information), and purchase history information. The purchase history information also records the order group, the name of the product purchased by the user, the order date, payment type (payment method), payment information, and information on granted lottery tickets. Payment information can be categorized into "paid" and "provisionally paid." "Paid" means that the payment for the product has been completed using that payment method, while "provisionally paid" refers to the process of determining whether that payment method can be effectively used to pay the price, securing a credit limit equivalent to the price of the product, etc., and the payment is incomplete.
[0038] The inventory management unit 112 manages the inventory status of product 3 using the product information database D2.
[0039] Product Information Database D2 is a database that records information about products sold. Figure 5 shows an example of Product Information Database D2. Product information includes product identification information (ID), product name, product details, price information, product image, inventory status, payment timing, estimated shipping date, and delivery type. Product ID is the identification information that identifies product 3. Product name is the name of product 3. Product information concerns all information about product 3, and includes information on whether it is an in-stock product (normal sales format), a pre-order product (reservation required), or a made-to-order product (produced after ordering), as well as product description information. Price information is the price of the product. Product image is image data of product 3. Inventory status is the number (quantity) of product 3 in stock. Payment timing is the type of payment method for the product, for example, payment at the time of purchase or payment at the time of shipment. Note that payment at the time of purchase is generally applied to in-stock products, and payment at the time of shipment is generally applied to pre-order products, lottery-sold products, etc. The scheduled shipping date is the time when product 3 can be shipped. The shipping date can be on a monthly, weekly, or daily basis, but in this embodiment, it will be on a daily basis. The delivery type is the delivery method for product 3, such as a standard delivery method or a frozen / refrigerated delivery method.
[0040] The inventory management unit 112 updates the product information database D2 whenever a new product 3 is added, and whenever the inventory status of product 3 changes.
[0041] The product purchase screen display control unit 113 refers to the product information database D2 and, in cooperation with other units, comprehensively processes the operation of displaying the product purchase screen for product 3 to terminal 2.
[0042] Figure 6 shows an example of a product purchase screen displayed on the user's terminal 2. At the top of the product purchase screen shown in Figure 6, there is a My Page icon 61 that transitions to a My Page where the user's information can be viewed, a Product List icon 62 that transitions to a Product List screen where a list of products currently for sale can be viewed, and a Cart icon 63 that transitions to a Cart screen where the products selected by the user for purchase can be viewed. At the bottom, a detailed screen related to the selected icon is displayed.
[0043] Furthermore, at the bottom of the product purchase screen shown in Figure 6, the product list screen 64 is displayed when the product list icon 62 is selected. The product list screen 64 includes product information 65 such as the product image, product name, price, and shipping date, and includes a checkbox 66 for each product 3 that allows the user to select that product 3. The user can select a product 3 by checking the checkbox 66. The user can also add the selected product 3 to the cart by selecting the cart button 67 located at the bottom of the product list screen 64.
[0044] The product order management unit 114 retrieves the payment timing for product 3 added to the cart (selected by the user) from the product information database D2, and groups product 3 by payment timing to generate order groups. In this embodiment, the payment timing is either payment at the time of purchase or payment at the time of shipment, so the product order management unit 114 groups products by payment timing and scheduled shipment date to generate order groups.
[0045] For example, in the product purchase screen shown in Figure 6, if a user adds a total of three items to their cart—product name "XXX Zero Fighter," product name "YYY Figure," and product name "ZZZ Figure"—the product order management unit 114 retrieves the payment date and scheduled shipping date for each product 3 from the product information database D2. Here, product name "XXX Zero Fighter" is a pre-order item, its payment date is payment at the time of shipment, and its scheduled shipping date is November 10, 2024. Product names "YYY Figure" and "ZZZ Figure" are in-stock items, their payment type is payment at the time of purchase, and their scheduled shipping date is the purchase date (payment date).
[0046] The Product Order Management Department 114 generates Order Group 1 for the product name "XXX Zero Fighter" with payment at shipment and a scheduled shipment date of November 10, 2024, and generates Order Group 2 by grouping the product names "YYY Figure" and "ZZZ Figure" with payment at purchase and a scheduled shipment date of the purchase date (payment date).
[0047] Furthermore, the product order management department 114 may consider not only the scheduled shipping date but also the delivery type when grouping product 3. For example, even if the scheduled shipping date is the same, if the delivery types are different, they may be grouped into different order groups.
[0048] Furthermore, the product order management unit 114 may be configured to stop generating order groups and alert the user if the number of units purchased for a single product exceeds a predetermined number. This is effective when the number of units that can be shipped at the same time is exceeded, or to prevent resale of the product.
[0049] Furthermore, the product order management unit 114 manages the history of received orders and displays an order history list screen upon user request. The product order management unit 114 also uses the order history list screen to manage changes to order details upon user request. Changes to order details include changes to the payment method and cancellation of orders. A change in the payment method refers to a change in the payment method used for the payment of goods, for example, changing the payment method used for the payment of goods from type 1 to type 2.
[0050] A change in payment method is possible only if payment has not been completed (including provisional payment), and if the lottery right described below has not been granted and has not been exercised. The granting of lottery rights is a perk for paying for the goods using the first type of payment method (specific payment method), and changing the payment method after the lottery right has been granted goes against the purpose of granting the perk. Furthermore, it is also possible to prohibit the act of intentionally setting the first type of payment method (specific payment method) initially and then changing the payment method afterward in order to obtain both the goods and the lottery right. This is particularly effective for processing payments at the time of shipment for goods such as pre-ordered items and lottery-sold items.
[0051] Order cancellation refers to the cancellation of an order for a product. Order cancellation is possible if payment has not been completed (including provisional payment), and if no lottery entry has been granted, or if lottery entry has been granted but has not been exercised. If lottery entry has been granted but has not been exercised, the situation is similar to not being granted an entry at all. Furthermore, since it is an order cancellation, the product cannot be purchased either. Therefore, in these situations, order cancellation is permitted. However, any lottery entry that has been granted will be canceled along with the order cancellation so that it cannot be exercised.
[0052] The product order management unit 114 reads the user's purchase history information from the user information database D1 and the lottery right list database D3 (described later) to determine whether the order has been paid or not, whether a lottery right has been granted, and whether the lottery right has been exercised. For each product, it determines whether the payment method can be changed and whether the order can be canceled, and generates an order history list screen, which is a list of the order history. Figure 7 is an example of the order history list screen displayed on the user's terminal 2. The order history list shown in Figure 7 displays information such as the order group, the product name of the product purchased by the user, the order date, the payment method, payment information, whether the payment method can be changed, and whether the order can be canceled. If the user wishes to change the order details, they can change the payment method and cancel the order by selecting the products that can be changed.
[0053] Furthermore, if an order or payment is made through an order group consisting of multiple items, and all items in the order group are eligible for order changes, then changes can be made to the items within that order group. This is because, in the case of an order group consisting of multiple items, payment is made based on the total amount of the items in the order group, and lottery tickets are also awarded for each order group. For example, if an order group contains both items that can be changed and items that cannot be changed, even if an item can be changed, it cannot be changed. Also, if you select one item within an order group and change its order details, the changes to the other items in that order group will also be made simultaneously.
[0054] The payment processing unit 115 processes payments for each order group grouped by the product order management unit 114. When the cart icon 63 is selected on the product purchase screen of terminal 2, an order screen for processing payments for each order group is displayed on terminal 2. Figure 8 is an example of the order screen 71 on the product purchase screen. In the example of the order screen 71 in Figure 8, the order procedure for product 3 belonging to order group 1 and the order procedure for product 3 belonging to order group 2 are displayed. Product name "XXX Zero Fighter" belongs to order group 1, and product names "YYY Figure" and "ZZZ Figure" belong to order group 2.
[0055] The payment processing unit 115 performs the order processing for an order group when the order processing button for that order group is selected. The order processing settles the total amount of the products belonging to that order group. The payment method is not limited to any type, including prepaid cards, credit cards, and point payments operated by the sales system. Figure 9 is an example of the payment screen 73 on the product purchase screen. In the example of the payment screen 73 in Figure 9, it is the payment procedure for product 3 belonging to order group 2, and three payment methods are presented as payment methods: prepaid card provided by the operator, point payment that can be used for payment, and credit card payment, and the user can set their preferred payment method. Furthermore, for credit card payment, the type of credit card is presented for selection. In this example, these are credit card A and credit card B. This credit card type information is obtained from the user's registered credit card information in the user information database D1. In this example, prepaid card X is set as the payment method.
[0056] The payment processing unit 115 sets the payment method selected by the user, settles the price of the goods according to the payment timing using that payment method, and notifies the lottery right granting unit 116 of the type of payment method used. The payment processing unit 115 also records the purchase information in the purchase history information of the user information database D1 based on the payment.
[0057] The payment processing unit 115 processes the change in payment method or cancellation of payment if there is a change in the order details as described above (change in payment method, cancellation of order).
[0058] The lottery right granting unit 116 grants lottery rights according to the type of payment method. In this embodiment, the payment method to which lottery rights can be granted is the payment method using prepaid card X, which is a specific payment method (first type of payment method). That is, users who pay with prepaid card X are granted lottery rights, which are a benefit not available with other payment methods. The types of lottery rights granted include lottery tickets for purchasing lottery sale products, lottery tickets for awarding points that can be used to purchase products, lottery tickets for prizes with predetermined prizes, and winning probability increase tickets that increase the probability of winning lottery sale products, etc. The lottery right granting unit 116 has pre-stored the benefits of prepaid card X and grants the lottery rights, which are those benefits, to users who pay with prepaid card X. The benefits granted may be changed depending on the time of year. In addition, lottery rights may be granted with a predetermined period during which they can be exercised (for example, an application period).
[0059] The lottery right granting unit 116 issues a lottery right serial number, which is a number that uniquely identifies the lottery right to be granted, and sends an email containing the issued serial number and the URL (identification information) of the lottery screen where the lottery right can be executed, to the user to whom the lottery right is granted, using the registered user's email address as the recipient.
[0060] The lottery right granting unit 116 completes the process of granting lottery rights to a user by writing the information of the granted lottery rights to the user's purchase history information in the user information database D1. The lottery right granting unit 116 also writes the information of the granted lottery rights to the lottery right list database D3, which manages the granted lottery rights. A lottery right list database D3 is prepared for each user.
[0061] Figure 10 shows an example of the lottery ticket list database D3. The lottery ticket list database D3 in Figure 10 contains the grant date, order group, purchased product name, lottery ticket name (draw name), lottery ticket serial number, whether a bet is required, the date of application for the draw, the application period for the draw (validity period of the lottery ticket), the draw result, and the details of the prize awarded upon winning (winning result). The lottery ticket granting unit 116 writes the grant date, order group, product name, lottery ticket name (draw name), lottery ticket serial number, and whether a bet is required from the lottery ticket list database D3. A bet is the amount of money wagered to apply for the lottery ticket, and for example, points that can be used towards the price of the product can be used as the wager.
[0062] Furthermore, the lottery right granting unit 116 processes the cancellation of lottery rights if there are any changes to the order details as described above (changes in payment method, cancellation of order). The process of canceling lottery rights involves deleting the information of the granted lottery rights from the lottery right list database D3.
[0063] The lottery unit 117 conducts a lottery based on the granted lottery rights. Specifically, if it is a lottery ticket for purchasing a product sold by lottery, it selects a predetermined number of winners from the users who applied using the lottery ticket. If it is a lottery ticket for awarding points that can be used to purchase products, it determines the number of points to be awarded based on a predetermined lottery probability. In the case of a lottery ticket for a prize with predetermined tiers, it determines the tiers by lottery.
[0064] The lottery unit 117 reads a list of the user's lottery rights from the lottery rights list database D3 and generates the lottery rights list screen 93. Figure 11 is an example of the lottery rights list screen 93. The lottery rights list screen 93 displays the grant date, the name of the lottery right (lottery name), whether a bet is required, the date of application for the lottery, the application period for the lottery (validity period of the lottery right), the lottery result, and the contents of the prize awarded upon winning. The user can exercise their lottery right by selecting the lottery right they wish to apply for. The name of the lottery right that can be applied for contains a URL to transition to the lottery screen where the lottery for that right is conducted, and by selecting that lottery right, the user can transition to the lottery screen where the lottery for that right is conducted.
[0065] The lottery unit 117 conducts a draw for the selected lottery ticket and writes the results to the lottery ticket list database D3 in the fields of application date, draw result, and winning result. If the lottery ticket used is a winning probability increase ticket, it can be used in conjunction with other lottery tickets or used alone when drawing for lottery sales of products that anyone can participate in. In this case, the lottery unit 117 increases the winning probability to a predetermined value and conducts the draw. Alternatively, if the winning probability increase ticket has an increase rate specified, the winning probability is increased to that value and the draw is conducted. This control increases the probability of receiving more points or a higher point accrual rate in the case of point-granting lottery tickets, and increases the probability of winning a product in the case of lottery sales of products.
[0066] The shipping management department 118 manages the shipment of goods ordered by users. The delivery address is selected from the addresses registered in the user information database D1. The delivery date is the shipping date of the order group.
[0067] The communication unit 11 connects to the communication line N to enable communication.
[0068] The storage unit 12 stores the system program and the functional programs. The system program is a program that realizes the basic functions of the product dispensing device 1 as a computer. The functional programs are programs that cause the processing unit 10 to function as the user information management unit 111, inventory status management unit 112, product purchase screen display control unit 113, product order management unit 114, payment processing unit 115, lottery right granting unit 116, lottery unit 117, and shipping management unit 118. The storage unit 12 also stores the user information database D1, the product information database D2, and the lottery right list database D3.
[0069] Next, we will describe the configuration of terminal 2. Figure 12 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of terminal 2.
[0070] As shown in Figure 12, terminal 2 comprises an operation input unit 30, a processing unit 31, an image display unit 32, an audio output unit 33, a communication unit 34, and a storage unit 35.
[0071] The operation input unit 30 is for inputting various user operations and outputs an operation input signal to the processing unit 31 according to the operation input. The functions of the operation input unit 30 can be realized not only by elements that the user directly operates with their fingers, such as a touch operation pad, home button, button switch, joystick, and trackball, but also by elements that detect movement and posture, such as an accelerometer, angular velocity sensor, tilt sensor, and geomagnetic sensor. In Figure 2, the touch operation panel 22 is an example of this.
[0072] The processing unit 31 comprehensively controls the operation of the terminal 2 based on programs and data stored in the memory unit 35, operation input signals from the operation input unit 30, etc. The functions of the processing unit 31 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, or an IC memory. The processing unit 31 mainly comprises a calculation unit 40, an image generation unit 41, a sound generation unit 42, and a communication control unit 43.
[0073] The calculation unit 40 performs various processes for purchasing product 3 and outputs the results to the image generation unit 41, the sound generation unit 42, and the communication control unit 43. The calculation unit 40 includes a display control unit 50 and an order procedure processing unit 51.
[0074] The display control unit 50 uses information provided by the product supply device 1 and user operation information to display and enhance the product purchase screen for product 3, and to perform the order procedure for product 3.
[0075] The order processing unit 51 performs the order procedure for goods (products) 3. Specifically, it processes the order for goods 3 with the product supply device 1.
[0076] The specific prepaid processing unit 52 performs the necessary charge and payment processing for settlements using the specific prepaid method. Note that user registration is required to use the specific prepaid method, and the user ID and the specific prepaid method are associated and stored.
[0077] The image generation unit 41 generates one image in one frame time (e.g., 1 / 60th of a second) based on the processing results of the calculation unit 40, and outputs the generated image signal to the image display unit 32. The functions of the image generation unit 41 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or video codec, an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer, and an IC memory used for unpacking texture data.
[0078] The sound generation unit 42 generates sound signals such as sound effects and various operation sounds based on the processing results of the calculation unit 40, and outputs them to the sound output unit 33. The functions of the sound generation unit 42 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a speech synthesis IC, or an audio codec capable of playing audio files.
[0079] The communication control unit 43 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with the product supply device 1.
[0080] The image display unit 32 displays the screen based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 41. The functions of the image display unit 32 can be realized by display devices such as flat panel displays, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), projectors, and head-mounted displays. In Figure 2, the image display unit 32 corresponds to the display 21.
[0081] The sound output unit 33 is for outputting sound effects and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 42. In Figure 2, the sound output unit 33 corresponds to the speaker 23.
[0082] The communication unit 34 connects to the communication line N to enable communication. The functions of the communication unit 34 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack for a wired communication cable, a control circuit, etc.
[0083] The memory unit 35 pre-stores programs for operating terminal 2 and realizing various functions of terminal 2, as well as data used during the execution of these programs, or temporarily stores them each time processing is performed. The memory unit 35 can be implemented using, for example, an IC memory such as RAM, ROM, or flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. Specifically, the memory unit 35 stores a system program and a control program that controls the terminal 2 in the process of purchasing goods (products) 3. The system program is a program that realizes the basic functions of terminal 2 as a computer. The control program is a program that causes the processing unit 31 to function as an arithmetic unit 40.
[0084] [Explanation of operation] The operation of product dispensing device 1 will be explained, focusing on payment processing. Figure 13 is a flowchart of the operation of product dispensing device 1.
[0085] First, the user uses terminal 2 to access product distributing device 1 and requests the product purchase screen.
[0086] Upon receiving a request for the product purchase screen, the product purchase screen display control unit 113 of the product supply device 1 transmits the product purchase screen to terminal 2, causing terminal 2 to display the product purchase screen (Step 100).
[0087] The user selects product 3 from the product purchase screen displayed on terminal 2. To explain in detail using Figure 6, the user selects the product list icon 62 to display a list of available products. The user can select product 3 from the displayed product list by checking the checkbox 66 next to the product they wish to order. Once the user has finished selecting product 3, they select the cart button 67 located at the bottom of the product list screen to add the selected product 3 to their cart.
[0088] The product purchase screen display control unit 113 determines whether product 3, selected by the user, has been added to the cart (Step 101). If the product has been added to the cart (Step 102), the product ID of product 3 is stored (Step 103).
[0089] Next, the system determines whether the user has requested to view the shopping cart (Step 104). If a request to view the shopping cart is received (Step 105), the product order management unit 114 retrieves the payment type and shipping date of product 3 from the product information database D2 based on the product ID of product 3 placed in the cart (Step 106). Then, the product order management unit 114 groups the products 3 by payment type and shipping date to generate order groups (Step 107).
[0090] To explain in more detail, in the product purchase screen shown in Figure 6, if a user adds a total of three items to their cart—product name "XXX Zero Fighter," product name "YYY Figure," and product name "ZZZ Figure"—the product order management unit 114 retrieves the payment date and scheduled shipping date for each of the three items from the product information database D2. Here, product name "XXX Zero Fighter" is a pre-order item, its payment date is payment at the time of shipment, and its scheduled shipping date is November 10, 2024. Product names "YYY Figure" and "ZZZ Figure" are in-stock items, their payment type is payment on the day of purchase, and their scheduled shipping date is the purchase date (payment date). The product order management unit 114 groups product name "XXX Zero Fighter," which has payment at the time of shipment and a scheduled shipping date of November 10, 2023, to generate order group 1, and groups product names "YYY Figure" and "ZZZ Figure," which have payment at the time of purchase and a scheduled shipping date of the purchase date, to generate order group 2.
[0091] The payment processing unit 115 processes the payment for each grouped order (Step 108). Specifically, when the user selects the cart icon 63 on the product purchase screen of terminal 2, the payment processing unit 115 presents an order screen 71 to terminal 2 for processing the payment for each order group. In the example in Figure 8, this is the ordering procedure for product 3 belonging to order group 1 and the ordering procedure for product 3 belonging to order group 2.
[0092] When the user selects the order placement button 72 for an order group, the payment processing unit 115 performs the payment processing for that order group. The payment processing is the process of settling the total amount of the products belonging to that order group. Details of the payment processing will be described later.
[0093] The shipping management department 118 groups together each order group for which payment has been completed, creating a shipping group for which all products belonging to that order group will be shipped together, and then processes the delivery destination and delivery time for the shipping group (Step 109).
[0094] The above is the overall operation flow of product dispensing device 1.
[0095] <Payment Processing> The settlement processing performed by the settlement processing unit 115 and the lottery ticket granting unit 116 will be explained. Figure 14 is a flowchart of the settlement processing operation.
[0096] First, the payment processing unit 115 sets the payment method to be used for settling the products included in the order group selected by the user (Step 200). In the example in Figure 9, the first type of payment method (prepaid X, which is a specific prepaid method) is set for settling the products in order group 12.
[0097] The payment processing unit 115 processes the payment for the products included in the order group (Step 201).
[0098] Specifically, the settlement processing unit 115 determines the settlement timing for the products included in the order group. The settlement timing for a product is determined by referring to the settlement timing of the product in the product information database D2. The settlement timing is either at the time of purchase or at the time of shipment. For example, if the product is in stock, the settlement timing is at the time of purchase, while if it is a pre-ordered product or a lottery-sold product, the settlement timing is at the time of shipment. The settlement processing unit 115 determines whether the current date (processing date) is the time of purchase or the time of shipment.
[0099] The settlement processing unit 115 performs settlement processing if the current date (processing date) is the settlement date. On the other hand, if the current date (processing date) is not the settlement date, the settlement processing unit 115 performs provisional settlement processing. Provisional settlement processing includes verifying the validity of the payment method, provisionally securing the price of the goods, and securing a credit limit. For example, in the example in Figure 8, the settlement time for product 3 belonging to order group 1 is settlement at the time of shipment according to the product information database D2, so provisional settlement processing such as verifying the validity of the payment method, provisionally securing the price of the goods, and securing a credit limit is performed. Also, the settlement time for product 3 belonging to order group 2 is settlement at the time of purchase according to the product information database D2, so settlement processing is performed. Then, the settlement processing unit 115 writes the settled or provisionally settled product information to the purchase history information in the user information database D1 (Step 202). It also notifies the lottery right granting unit 116 of the product settlement information (user identification information, order type, settlement amount, order date (settlement date)). The lottery right granting unit 116 performs the lottery right granting process (Step 203).
[0100] <Raffle ticket granting process> The lottery right granting process (Step 203) performed by the lottery right granting unit 116 will be explained. Figure 15 is an operation flowchart of the lottery right granting process.
[0101] The lottery ticket granting unit 116 determines the payment method used for settlement (Step 300). If the payment method used for settlement is not a specific prepaid method (Step 301), the lottery ticket granting process is terminated.
[0102] If the payment method used for settlement is a specific prepaid method (Step 301), the lottery right granting unit 116 determines the conditions for granting lottery rights. The conditions for granting lottery rights in this embodiment are as follows:
[0103] (1) The type of payment must be related to a new order. For example, it must not be a payment due to a change in payment method. (2) The price of a single item is a specified amount (for example, 1,000 yen) or more. (3) The ordered product (the product for which payment was made) is not a lottery sale product or a pre-order product. (4) The order date (payment date) must fall within the period for which the lottery entry is granted.
[0104] The lottery right granting unit 116 determines whether the payment information meets all the conditions for granting lottery rights, and if all the conditions for granting lottery rights are met (Step 304), it issues a serial number for the lottery right (Step 305). The serial number is a number associated with the user identification information and uniquely identifies the lottery right. If there are multiple items that exceed a predetermined amount (for example, 1000 yen), a serial number for the lottery right may be issued for each item and a lottery right may be granted for each item, or a serial number for the lottery right may be issued for each order group and a lottery right may be granted for each order group.
[0105] The lottery right granting unit 116 generates a notification email granting lottery rights that includes the issued serial number and identification information that identifies the means for executing the lottery right (for example, the URL of the lottery execution page) (Step 306). Then, the lottery right granting unit 116 sends the notification email granting lottery rights to the email address listed in the user information database D1 (Step 307).
[0106] Furthermore, the lottery right granting unit 116 records the details of the granted lottery right in the lottery right list database (Step 308).
[0107] Thus, the lottery entry, which is a benefit of using the first type of payment method (specific prepaid method), is granted when ordering a new product.
[0108] This concludes the explanation of the payment process.
[0109] <Lottery process> Next, we will explain the lottery process performed by the lottery unit 117. Figure 16 is a flowchart of the lottery process.
[0110] There are two ways to access the lottery page. One is to access the lottery page from your My Page, and the other is to access the lottery page from the notification email you received regarding the granting of your lottery entry.
[0111] First, I will explain how to do it from your My Page.
[0112] The user enters their user ID and password to authenticate (Step 400). If authentication is successful (Step 401), the lottery unit 117 reads the user's lottery rights information from the lottery rights list database D3 corresponding to the user ID (Step 402), and generates and presents the lottery rights list screen (Step 403). An example of the lottery rights list screen is shown in Figure 11.
[0113] The user selects a lottery ticket to use from the unused lottery tickets listed in lottery ticket list 93 (Step 404). Unused lottery tickets have a link that takes them to the lottery screen.
[0114] If an unused lottery ticket is selected, the lottery unit 117 authenticates the user ID and the serial number of the selected lottery ticket using the lottery ticket list database D3 (Step 405).
[0115] If authentication is successful, the lottery unit 117 displays the lottery screen for the selected lottery ticket (Step 407). Figure 17 is an example of a lottery screen. The lottery screen in Figure 17 displays a "no-lose point-granting lottery ticket" and the required bet (stake), and the user selects the apply button if they wish to apply.
[0116] The lottery unit 117 determines whether the user's bet amount is sufficient when the user selects the application button (Step 408). The bet (stake) is the points, etc., that the user possesses.
[0117] If the number of user bets is sufficient, the lottery unit 117 accepts the application (Step 409) and performs the lottery (Step 410). Then, the lottery unit 117 records the lottery result in the lottery rights list database D3 (Step 411).
[0118] Next, we will explain how to access the lottery page from the notification email granting you a lottery entry.
[0119] When the user selects the link to the lottery screen provided in the notification email granting lottery entry rights (Step 412), they authenticate their user ID and password (Step 413). If authentication is successful (Step 414), they proceed to Step 405 and perform the actions described above.
[0120] This concludes the explanation of the lottery process.
[0121] This embodiment is configured to grant special benefits for a particular payment method. These benefits include the granting of lottery rights, such as the right to participate in lotteries for prizes, lotteries for purchasing goods, lotteries for the granting of points that can be used towards payment, and the right to increase the probability of winning in a predetermined lottery. By granting such benefits, an attractive payment method can be provided to the user.
[0122] Furthermore, this embodiment allows for changes to payment methods and cancellation of product orders under certain conditions, thereby ensuring the purpose of providing benefits and preventing fraudulent use of those benefits.
[0123] <Example 1 of the Concept> Certain restrictions can be placed on the conditions for granting the lottery rights mentioned above. For example, the conditions for granting lottery rights can be as follows:
[0124] (1) Limit the number of times lottery rights can be granted during a predetermined period. For example, it is possible to set a limit on the number of times lottery rights can be granted, such as up to 5 times per month. In this case, the lottery right granting unit 116 determines the number of times to be granted during the predetermined period from the purchase history information, etc., in the user information database D1, and controls the system so as not to grant lottery rights if the limit is reached.
[0125] (2) A lottery right is granted when the price of a single ordered (received) product exceeds a predetermined amount. For example, if the predetermined amount is 1,000 yen, the lottery right granting unit 116 grants a lottery right only when the price of a single product exceeds 1,000 yen.
[0126] (3) If the total amount of payment for the ordered (received) goods exceeds a predetermined amount, a lottery right will be granted. For example, if the predetermined amount is 3,000 yen, the lottery right granting unit 116 will grant a lottery right only if the total amount of the prices for multiple goods exceeds 3,000 yen.
[0127] (4) If the total amount of payment for goods ordered (received) during the specified period exceeds a specified amount, a lottery ticket will be granted. For example, if the specified amount is 3,000 yen, the lottery ticket granting unit 116 will grant a lottery ticket only if the total amount of payment for goods ordered during the campaign period from October 1, 2024 to October 30, 2024 exceeds 3,000 yen.
[0128] Thus, it is not necessary to grant a lottery ticket with every order (received order), and this can be changed as needed.
[0129] (5) Depending on the type of product, a distinction will be made between products for which lottery rights will be granted and those for which they will not. For example, lottery rights will be granted for orders of products sold from stock, but not for products sold by lottery. Products sold from stock can be purchased by placing an order, but products sold by lottery cannot be purchased unless the customer wins the lottery, and granting lottery rights at the time of order placement for products sold by lottery would make the cancellation of lottery rights complicated.
[0130] Some or all of the above embodiments may also be described as follows, but are not limited to the following.
[0131] [Note 1] A product delivery device capable of communicating with a user terminal, A means of receiving orders for products, A payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of ordered goods to be settled using the set payment method, A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method is set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, A product dispensing device equipped with the following features.
[0132] [Note 2] The lottery right granting means controls the granting of the lottery right on the condition that an order is received within a predetermined period. The product dispensing device described in Appendix 1.
[0133] [Note 3] The lottery right granting means controls the granting of lottery rights at the time of receiving the order. Product supply device as described in Appendix 1 or Appendix 2.
[0134] [Note 4] The lottery right granting means provides the user terminal with identification information for identifying the lottery right and identification information for the execution means for exercising the lottery right. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 to 3.
[0135] [Note 5] The identification information of the aforementioned execution means is a URL. A product dispensing device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 4.
[0136] [Note 6] Furthermore, it includes a registration method that allows for the registration of user information. The payment means controls the first type of payment method to be set as the payment method to be used for payment, conditional on the registration of the user information. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 5.
[0137] [Note 7] The lottery right granting means controls the granting of the lottery right on the condition that the user information is registered. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 6.
[0138] [Note 8] The first type of payment method described above is a prepaid payment method. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 7.
[0139] [Note 9] The first type of payment method described above is a payment method that can only be used on specific e-commerce sites. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 8.
[0140] [Note 10] The order-taking means controls the cancellation of the order for the product, conditional on the exercise of the granted lottery right. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 9.
[0141] [Note 11] The aforementioned lottery right exercise means controls the ability to exercise the granted lottery right on the condition that the product order is canceled. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 10.
[0142] [Note 12] The system further includes a means for awarding points that can be used to pay for the aforementioned goods, The lottery right exercise means executes the exercise of the lottery right on the condition that the points are used. A product supply device as described in any of the appendices 1 through 11.
[0143] [Note 13] Computers, A means of receiving orders for products, A payment method that selects a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of ordered goods to be settled using the selected payment method. A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method is set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, A program that makes it function as such.
[0144] [Note 14] It comprises a product dispensing device that provides products, and a user terminal, The aforementioned product dispensing device is A means of receiving orders for products, A payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of ordered goods to be settled using the set payment method, A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method is set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, Equipped with, The aforementioned terminal is A payment method specification means for specifying the payment method to be used for payment of goods, An application method for applying to the lottery based on the aforementioned lottery right, Equipped with, Product delivery system.
[0145] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments and can be modified and implemented in various ways within the scope of its technical concept. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0146] 1 Product provision equipment 2 terminals 3 products 4 Product management warehouse 10 Processing Unit 11 Communications Department 12 Storage section 111 User Information Management Department 112 Inventory Management Department 113 Product Purchase Screen Display Control Unit 114 Product Order Management Department 115 Payment Processing Unit 116. Lottery Ticket Granting Department 117 Lottery Department 118 Shipping Management Department
Claims
1. A product delivery device capable of communicating with a user terminal, A means of receiving orders for products, A payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of the ordered goods to be settled using the set payment method, A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method is set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, A product dispensing device equipped with the following features.
2. The lottery right granting means controls the granting of the lottery right on the condition that an order is received within a predetermined period. The product dispensing device according to claim 1.
3. The lottery right granting means controls the granting of lottery rights at the time of receiving the order. A product dispensing device according to claim 1 or claim 2.
4. The lottery right granting means provides the user terminal with identification information for identifying the lottery right and identification information for the execution means for exercising the lottery right. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
5. The identification information of the aforementioned execution means is a URL. The product dispensing device according to claim 4.
6. Furthermore, it includes a registration method that allows for the registration of user information. The payment means controls the first type of payment method to be set as the payment method to be used for payment, conditional on the registration of the user information. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
7. The lottery right granting means controls the granting of the lottery right on the condition that the user information is registered. The product dispensing device according to claim 6.
8. The first type of payment method described above is a prepaid payment method. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
9. The first type of payment method described above is a payment method that can only be used on specific e-commerce sites. The product dispensing device according to claim 8.
10. The order-taking means controls the cancellation of the order for the product, conditional on the exercise of the granted lottery right. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
11. The aforementioned lottery right exercise means controls the ability to exercise the granted lottery right on the condition that the product order is canceled. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
12. The system further includes a means for awarding points that can be used to pay for the aforementioned goods, The lottery right exercise means executes the exercise of the lottery right on the condition that the points are used. The product dispensing device according to claim 3.
13. Computers, A means of receiving orders for products, A payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of ordered goods to be settled using the set payment method. A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method has been set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, A program that makes it function as such.
14. It comprises a product dispensing device that provides products, and a user terminal, The aforementioned product dispensing device is A means of receiving orders for products, A payment means that sets a payment method to be used for payment from either a first type of payment method or a second type of payment method other than the first type of payment method, and controls the payment of the price of the ordered goods to be settled using the set payment method, A lottery right granting means that controls the granting of lottery rights on the condition that an order for the said product has been received and that the first type of payment method is set as the payment method for settling the price of the said product, A means for exercising the lottery right to control the exercise of the lottery right in an executable manner, Equipped with, The aforementioned terminal is A payment method specification means for specifying the payment method to be used for payment of goods, An application method for applying to the lottery based on the aforementioned lottery right, Equipped with, Product delivery system.