Search system, store-side program, and user-side program

Abstract

It can connect the needs of users with those of stores. [Solution] The system includes a means for registering customer attraction feasibility information, which registers information on whether or not a store can attract customers; a means for registering store information, which includes the location information of the store; and a search means for acquiring the store information of stores that can attract customers and are located within a predetermined distance from a first point.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a search system, a store-side program, and a user-side program.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, various operating companies have provided applications for making reservations and searches for restaurants and other food and beverage establishments via communication networks such as the Internet.

[0003] For example, when a user finds a store they want to visit, they can check the availability at the desired date and time, select the number of people coming to the store and the course they plan to order, and make a reservation.

[0004] Also, for example, when the number of people and the date are determined in a banquet or the like, the user can search for available stores on the same day based on the budget and location, etc., and make a reservation.

[0005] On the other hand, the store side can register the date, time, and the availability of the store, and then notify the user of the availability via the system. And when a reservation is made via the system or by other means such as a phone call, the store can update the availability of the store in the system to prevent double booking of reservations from users.

[0006] Inventions related to reservation systems are disclosed, for example, in the following patent documents.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0007]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] However, users may not only want to make reservations in advance, but may also want to dine at a nearby restaurant immediately. In such cases, the reservation system described above does not immediately show availability, making it impossible for users to make a reservation.

[0009] On the other hand, while stores may receive reservations through the above system for future events, they cannot attract customers through the system even if they attract customers now.

[0010] In other words, the above system cannot satisfy the needs of users who want to go to a store immediately, nor the needs of stores that want to attract customers immediately.

[0011] Thus, the above system fails to connect user needs with store needs.

[0012] Therefore, the disclosure aims to provide a search system, a store-side program, and a user-side program that can connect the needs of users and stores. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The system includes a means for registering customer attraction feasibility information, which registers information on whether or not a store can attract customers; a means for registering store information, which includes the location information of the store; and a search means for acquiring the store information of stores that can attract customers and are located within a predetermined distance from a first point. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] It can connect the needs of users with those of stores. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the search system 10. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows an example of a search service sequence. [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the user application 101. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition of the store application 201. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the search result screen D12. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the search screen D13. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of detailed search conditions. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the store data registration screen D22. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the customer acquisition availability registration screen D23.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0016] [First Embodiment] The first embodiment will be described.

[0017] <Configuration Example of Search System 10> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the search system 10. The search system 10 includes user devices 100-1 to n (n is an integer of 2 or more), store devices 200-1 to m (m is an integer of 2 or more), a service providing server 300, and a network 400. The search system 10 is a system that provides a search service for a user to search for nearby currently available stores. The user devices 100-1 to n, the store devices 200-1 to m, and the service providing server 300 are connected to each other via the network 400 (for example, the Internet) and can communicate with each other. The communication can be either wired or wireless. Also, the communication includes voice communication and data communication.

[0018] The user devices 100-1 to n (hereinafter sometimes referred to as user device 100) are communication devices, such as computers, smartphones, or tablets. The user device 100 is owned by the user and executes a search function in the search service by being operated by the user. The user device 100 stores, for example, an application (hereinafter sometimes referred to as user app) that executes a search function installed by the user in the memory. The user device 100 has a processor and executes the user app by the processor.

[0019] The store devices 200-1 to m (hereinafter sometimes referred to as store device 200) are communication devices, such as computers, smartphones, or tablets. The store device 200 is owned by the store manager, employees, part-time employees (hereinafter sometimes referred to as employees), etc. of the store, and executes a registration function in the search service by being operated by the employees. The store device 200 has (stores), for example, an application (hereinafter referred to as store app) that executes a registration function installed by the employees. The store device 200 has a processor and executes the store app by the processor.

[0020] The service providing server 300 is a communication device that provides a search service, such as a computer or a server machine. The service providing server 300 has, for example, a search service program that executes a search service. The service providing server 300 has a processor. The processor constructs a search service section by executing the search service program and realizes a search service function. The service providing server 300 provides a search function to the user device 100 via, for example, the user app. Also, the service providing server 300 provides a registration function to the store device 200 via, for example, the store app.

[0021] <Search Service> The search service will be described. Figure 2 shows an example of the search service sequence. User P1 has a user device 100, which is, for example, a smartphone. User device 100 has user application 101 installed.

[0022] Furthermore, employee P2 has, for example, a store device 200, which is a smartphone. The store device 200 has the store app 201 installed.

[0023] Furthermore, the service provision server 300 has already executed a search service program using its processor and constructed the search service unit 301.

[0024] User P1 operates a user application 101 installed on user device 100 (S1). The operation is a launch from the initial state (when user application 101 is not running). Launch is performed, for example, by tapping the icon of user application 101. The operation is performed within the screen of the launched user application 101, for example, by typing, swiping, or pressing buttons.

[0025] The user application 101 displays a screen to user P1 (S2). The screen is displayed, for example, on the LCD screen of user device 100. The user application 101 may also provide user P1 with audio such as music or beeps.

[0026] Furthermore, the user application 101 sends data to the search service unit 301 (S3). Data transmission occurs, for example, when user P1 operates the user application 101. The data includes, for example, search conditions entered (selected) by user P1 and user location information (location information of user device 100).

[0027] The search service unit 301 sends data to the user application 101 (S4). Data transmission occurs, for example, when data is received from the user application 101. The data is, for example, search results.

[0028] Employee P2 operates the store app 201 installed on the store device 200 (S5). The operation is to launch the app from its initial state (when the store app 201 is not running). Launching is performed, for example, by tapping the icon of the store app 201. The operation is performed within the screen of the launched store app 201, for example, by inputting text, swiping, or pressing buttons.

[0029] The store app 201 displays a screen to the store employee P2 (S6). The screen is displayed, for example, on the LCD screen of the store device 200. The store app 201 may also provide the store employee P2 with audio such as music or beeps.

[0030] Furthermore, the store app 201 transmits data to the search service unit 301 (S7). Data transmission occurs, for example, when the store employee P2 operates the store app 201. The data includes, for example, customer attraction feasibility information and store information entered (selected) by the store employee P2.

[0031] The search service unit 301 sends data to the store application 201 (S8). Data is sent, for example, when data is received from the store application 201. The data may include, for example, the registration results of store information or the registration results of customer attraction status information. Data is also sent, for example, when data is received from the user application 101. For example, when user P1 makes a reservation, the search service unit 301 notifies the store application 201 that a reservation has been made.

[0032] The search service unit 301 has memory and storage, and stores store information and customer attraction status information for each store. The search service unit 301 also receives search conditions from the user application 101 and searches its storage for stores that match the search conditions and are currently able to attract customers. The search service unit 301 then sends the store information of the found stores (there may be multiple stores) to the user application 101. If the search service unit 301 does not find any stores as a result of the search (i.e., there are no stores that match the conditions and are able to attract customers), it sends a message to the user application 101 to that effect.

[0033] <Screen transition> This section describes the screen transitions in user app 101 and store app 201.

[0034] <1. User App> Figure 3 shows an example of screen transitions in user application 101. User P1 launches user application 101 (S10). When user application 101 is launched, the user main screen D11 is displayed. The user main screen D11 is the screen displayed at startup and is an initial screen that displays, for example, the service name of the search system, the trademark and logo of the provider, the version, and the update date. The user main screen D11 transitions to the next screen after a predetermined time has elapsed. The predetermined time is, for example, the time until communication to send and receive initial information with the search service unit 301 is completed.

[0035] After a predetermined time has elapsed (S11), the user application 101 transitions to the search results screen D12. The search results screen D12 is a screen that displays the search results. The search results include, for example, map information, store information, and search items. The map information includes the location of the store that was found as a result of the search (hereinafter referred to as the store) and the user's location. The store information includes information about the store (phone number, photo, menu, etc.). The search items include the search items described below. Note that when the search results screen D12 is displayed for the first time after startup, information about the store does not have to be displayed, or the last search results from the previous startup may be displayed. The search results screen D12 also has a button or touch area that transitions to the search screen D13, and when user P1 presses (touches) the area (hereinafter referred to as the search button), it transitions to the search screen D13.

[0036] When the search button is pressed (S12), the user application 101 transitions to the search screen D13. The search screen D13 is where user P1 selects (inputs) search criteria and executes the search. The search criteria include multiple conditions, such as the number of people, the type of store, and the budget. The search screen D13 has a button and a touch area for executing the search, and user P1 is directed to this area ( By pressing (touching) the execution button (hereinafter referred to as the "execute button") (S13), the user transitions to the search results screen D12. Similarly, if the user application 101 cancels the search without executing it, it also transitions to the search results screen D12. Note that the search screen D13 may be a sub-screen of the search results screen D12 (for example, a pop-up screen). In that case, the search screen D13 is displayed in front of the search results screen D12.

[0037] <2. Store App> Employee P2 launches the store application 201 (S20). When the store application 201 is launched, the store main screen D21 is displayed. The store main screen D21 is the screen displayed at startup and is an initial screen such as a login screen. The store main screen D21 transitions to the next screen after login is complete, for example. Login is a process in which the employee or store ID (identifier) ​​and password are entered and authenticated by the main server (in this case, the search service unit 301). The store main screen D21 may also display and allow the user to press buttons that transition to a screen for registering or changing store data (registration button) or a screen for changing whether or not to attract customers (customer attraction button), for example, after login is complete.

[0038] After logging in, when the store employee P2 presses the registration button (S21), the store app 201 transitions to the store data registration screen D22. The store data registration screen D22 is where store data is registered. Store data is basic information about the store. Store data is registered for items corresponding to the search screen D13 of user P1. Store data includes, for example, business hours, holidays, budget range, menu, and category (Japanese food, Western food, Italian food, izakaya, etc.). Store data may also include, for example, location and directions from the station. Furthermore, store data may also include, for example, detailed store information (presence or absence of counter, ability to accommodate banquets, ability to accommodate food allergies, non-smoking, smoking, etc.).

[0039] Once registration or modification is complete (S22), the store app 201 will transition to the store's main screen.

[0040] When the Store App 201 presses the "Customer Acquisition Availability" button (S23), it transitions to the Customer Acquisition Availability Registration Screen D23. The Customer Acquisition Availability Registration Screen D23 is a screen for registering and changing information indicating whether or not it is currently possible to attract customers (customer acquisition availability information). Customer acquisition availability is determined by, for example, the staff or store manager. For example, if there are empty tables, it may be determined that customers can be attracted, or even if there are empty tables, it may be determined that customers cannot be attracted if there are few staff members who can handle them. Customer acquisition availability may be changed by multiple staff members at any time, or only by staff members with special authority (store manager, shift leader, etc.). Customer acquisition availability should be determined subjectively by the staff member.

[0041] Furthermore, the customer acquisition registration screen D23 may also allow registration of the number of customers that can be acquired. For example, it may allow registration of cases where only one customer can be acquired, or where group customers (more than a certain number of customers) can be acquired.

[0042] When the store app 201 completes the registration of customer attraction status, such as by pressing the back button, it transitions to the store's main screen D21.

[0043] <Screen Description> Let's explain each screen.

[0044] <1. User app screen> This section describes the screens of user application 101. Specifically, it describes the search results screen D12 and the search screen D13 of user application 101.

[0045] <1.1 Search Results Screen D12> Figure 5 shows an example of the search results screen D12. The search results screen D12 includes map information T1201, current location T1202, searched store location T1203, genre switching T1204, searched store information T1205, searched store photo T1206, searched store detail photo T1207, page switching T1208, reservation button T1209, search button T1210, and re-search button T1211.

[0046] Map information T1201 is surrounding map information including the location of user device 100. The scale of map information T1201 is determined, for example, according to the range (distance) in store search.

[0047] The current location T1202 is the location of the user device 100 and is displayed on the map information T1201. The user application 101 obtains the current location information, for example, using the location search function of the user device 100.

[0048] The search store location T1203 is the location information of the store (search store) that matches the search criteria. In Figure 5, one store matches, and the number "1" is displayed. If the search results include multiple stores, all stores are displayed, and numbers from "2" onwards are assigned and displayed. The user application 101 obtains the store location information from the search service unit 301.

[0049] The Genre Switcher T1204 is an item that switches the genre of a store. The genre is, for example, the category of the store, and in Figure 5, it can be switched between stores that serve food and drinks (EAT&DRINK), coin lockers (COIN LOCCER), and showcases (SHOW CASE). When the genre is switched from the search results, the user app 101 switches the searched store location T1203, searched store information T1205, searched store photo T1206, and searched store detail photo T1207 to those of the corresponding store.

[0050] Search store information T1205 displays information about stores that appear in the search results, such as the store name and relevant search criteria. If multiple stores exist, you can switch between them.

[0051] Search results for store photos (T1206) display photos of the store shown in search results for store information (T1205). These photos may include, for example, representative dishes or the store's exterior.

[0052] Search Store Details Photo T1207 displays detailed photos of the store shown in Search Store Information T1205. These detailed photos include, for example, images of the food, menu, and the store's exterior. User P1 can tap on each photo in the detailed photos to view a larger version (for example, in Search Store Photos T1206).

[0053] Page Switch T1208 is a button that switches pages. The user P1 can switch pages by tapping Page Switch T1208. In Figure 5, the pages that can be switched are the home screen (for example, the search results screen D12 or the user main screen D11). These include the app's main screen, the showcase screen, and the app information screen (version, provider name, etc.).

[0054] The reservation button T1209 is a button for making a reservation. When user P1 presses the reservation button T1209, it will, for example, make a phone call to the store. Alternatively, when user P1 presses the reservation button T1209, they may also be able to access the store through means other than phone. Since one of the purposes of this search service is to find nearby stores that are currently able to attract customers, phone reservations are preferred from the standpoint of immediacy. For example, if multiple users search almost simultaneously, a store may be able to attract customers at the time of the search, but may be unavailable when it is time to make a reservation or to visit the store, as there may already be other customers. In this case, making a reservation by phone is considered preferable. Furthermore, by calling, it is possible to directly ask questions such as the possibility of sharing a table or being seated separately. If immediacy is not a major concern (for example, when there are plenty of empty seats), communication methods such as email or LINE may also be used.

[0055] The search button T1210 is used to perform a search, and pressing it will transition to the search screen D13.

[0056] The re-search button T1211 is used to perform a new search; pressing it will initiate a new search. The search criteria will be retained from the previous search. The re-search button T1211 is used, for example, when the search criteria remain unchanged, but the user P1 moves, causing a change in location information.

[0057] <1.2 Search Screen D13> Figure 6 shows an example of the search screen D13. The search screen D13 has basic search conditions T1301, detailed search conditions T1302, a search execution button T1303, and a cancel button T1304.

[0058] Basic Search Criteria T1301 is an area for entering (selecting) basic search criteria. Basic search criteria include, for example, the number of people, genre, price range, and payment method. The number of people is the number of people who wish to visit the store. The genre is the store's category. The price range is the budget, and a range can be specified. The payment method is whether or not the store accepts cash, card, QR code payment, etc. In addition, basic search criteria may also include settings such as a distance range from the current location. Alternatively, a time range (for example, assuming walking) may be set instead of a distance range.

[0059] Detailed search criteria T1302 is the area for entering (selecting) detailed search criteria. Detailed search criteria will be explained later.

[0060] The search execution button T1303 is used to execute a search. The user application 101 communicates with the search service unit 301 to obtain store information that matches the search criteria and displays it on the search results screen D12. At this time, the search screen D13 is hidden. The search service unit 301 determines whether or not the search criteria are met using the search criteria received from the user application 101.

[0061] The Cancel button T1304 returns to the previous screen without performing a search. The previous screen is the search results screen D12.

[0062] Figure 7 shows an example of detailed search criteria. Figure 7(1) shows items related to smoking. These include "Smoking allowed at seats," "Smoking area available," "Electronic cigarettes only allowed," and "No smoking." User P1 can select one or more of these. Also, if User P1 has no conditions regarding smoking, they do not need to select anything.

[0063] Figure 7(2) shows the items related to private rooms. These include "Private rooms available" and "Semi-private rooms available." User P1 can select one or more of these options. Furthermore, if User P1 has no specific requirements regarding private rooms, they do not need to select anything.

[0064] Figure 7(3) shows the items related to smartphones. These include "Wi-Fi available, rechargeable," "Wi-Fi available," and "rechargeable." User P1 selects one of these options. Furthermore, if User P1 has no specific requirements regarding their smartphone, they do not need to select anything.

[0065] Figure 7(4) shows the items related to business hours. These include "Open until morning" and "Open only during the day." User P1 can select one or more of these options. User P1 does not need to select anything regarding business hours if there are no other conditions (besides basic search conditions).

[0066] Figure 7(5) shows the items related to alcoholic beverages. These include "All-you-can-drink available," "Many wines," "Many sakes," and "Many cocktails." User P1 can select one or more of these options. User P1 does not need to select anything if they have no specific requirements regarding alcoholic beverages.

[0067] Figure 7(6) shows the items related to seating. These include "Solo diners welcome," "Many seats for two," "Many seats for four or more," and "Counter seating available." User P1 can select one or more of these. Also, if User P1 has no other conditions regarding seating (excluding basic search conditions), they do not need to select anything.

[0068] Figure 7(7) shows items related to the atmosphere of the store. These include "Entertaining clients," "Dating," "Men welcome," and "Women welcome." User P1 can select one or more of these. Also, if User P1 has no requirements regarding the atmosphere of the store, they do not need to select anything.

[0069] Figure 7(8) shows items related to customers visiting the store. These include "Pets allowed," "Children welcome," and "Menus available in foreign languages." User P1 can select one or more of these items. User P1 does not need to select any items if there are no conditions regarding customers visiting the store.

[0070] Figure 7(9) shows the items related to the dress code. These include "No dress code," "Formal dress code," and "Casual dress code." User P1 can select one or more of these options. Furthermore, if User P1 has no specific dress code requirements, they do not need to select anything.

[0071] Figure 7(10) shows the items related to the ingredients used in the dishes. These include "vegan-friendly," "halal-friendly," and "healthy." User P1 can select one or more of these options. User P1 does not need to select anything if they have no specific requirements regarding ingredients.

[0072] Please note that the selection items in Figure 7 are merely examples. The selection items may also relate to personal beliefs, such as religion or nature worship. For example, a store that caters to "xxx religion" (where xxx is the name of a religion) would be required to offer dishes that do not contain ingredients prohibited by that religion (or to have no such ingredients in any of its menu items).

[0073] Furthermore, since the search service is based on the premise that users will find nearby stores that offer immediate entry, it is not necessary to include options such as whether or not a store is open for immediate entry, or whether or not the store is located nearby. <2. Store app screen> This section explains the screens of the Store App 201. Specifically, it explains the Store Data Registration Screen D22 and the Customer Acquisition Status Registration Screen D23.

[0074] <2.1 Store Data Registration Screen D22> Figure 8 shows an example of the store data registration screen D22. The store data registration screen D22 is a screen for registering and changing store information. The store data registration screen D22 has a store name T2201, schedule setting T2202, schedule addition T2203, and regular holidays T2204. The store data registration screen D22 may also have search conditions T2205 and photo registration T2206, etc. (not shown).

[0075] The "Store Name T2201" field is for entering the name of the registered store. For example, "Store Name T2201" is a text input field.

[0076] The T2202 schedule setting screen is where you set the schedule, registering things like the day of the week and business hours. If there are break times, you can set the impact time for multiple time ranges.

[0077] The Add Schedule button (T2203) is used to add a schedule that has been set in Schedule Settings (T2202). Employees can register a week's schedule by setting schedules for each day of the week in Schedule Settings (T2202) and then adding them.

[0078] The "Regular Holidays" field (T2204) is for registering regular holidays. Regular holidays can be set on a daily basis, for example, by day of the week, but additional conditions can be added to the day of the week, such as the second Sunday of the month.

[0079] Search condition T2205 is an area for registering the correspondence between search items, for example, as shown in Figure 7. This information is used to determine whether or not a search matches the search condition when the search is executed. Note that search condition T2205 may also be set in association with, for example, time of day or day of the week.

[0080] Photo registration area T2206 is for registering photos related to the store. Registered photos will be displayed on the search results screen D12, etc.

[0081] <2.2 Customer Acquisition Feasibility Registration Screen D23> Figure 9 shows an example of the customer attraction eligibility registration screen D23. The customer attraction eligibility registration screen D23 is a screen for registering and changing the eligibility status of customer attraction. The customer attraction eligibility registration screen D23 has a customer attraction eligibility change button T2301.

[0082] The customer attraction availability change button T2301 consists of a button labeled "Recruitment START" (customer attraction button) indicating that customers can be attracted, and a button labeled "Recruitment STOP" (customer attraction not possible button) indicating that customers cannot be attracted. Employee P2 presses either the customer attraction button or the customer attraction not possible button. When one of the customer attraction buttons is pressed, the other button is deactivated.

[0083] The status of whether or not to attract customers is notified to the search service unit 301 when either the "Attract Customers" button or the "Not Attract Customers" button is pressed, and updated as the latest status. Alternatively, the status of whether or not to attract customers may also be notified to the search service unit 301 when the refresh button or similar is pressed after either the "Attract Customers" button or the "Not Attract Customers" button has been pressed, and updated as the latest status.

[0084] In the first embodiment, the store app allows store staff to register and update whether or not a store is available to customers with simple operations. Furthermore, the availability of customers is subjective to the staff member and can be handled flexibly by each staff member. In addition, users can find stores that are open for immediate entry, fulfilling requests that cannot be accommodated by advance reservations.

[0085] Furthermore, because staff can register whether or not they can accommodate customers in a short amount of time, it is possible to fill vacant seats due to sudden reservation cancellations, and food waste due to cancellations can also be reduced.

[0086] [Other embodiments] In the first embodiment, a search based on food and drink was described as an example. However, it may also be possible to support coin lockers, for example, as shown in the genre switch T1204 in Figure 5. Users can find nearby available coin lockers without having to walk around and search. For coin lockers, for example, a company that manages coin lockers or a railway company that manages the station where the coin lockers are located can act as an employee and change and register whether they are available for use. In the case of coin lockers, the system may automatically communicate with the search service unit 301 and change the availability status when a locker becomes vacant or when it is put into use.

[0087] Furthermore, the genres may include, for example, entertainment (concerts, live events, etc.), beauty salons, and experiential events (pottery, crafting, vocational training, etc.). The genres are not limited to permanently existing stores such as restaurants and beauty salons, but may also include, for example, mobile vendors (food trucks, etc.). In the case of mobile vendors, since the location changes depending on the time of day, the location information of the store device 200 may be updated by sending it to the search service unit 301.

[0088] Furthermore, store employees can post information such as discounts and new products when registering photos. This allows employees to easily inform users and achieve advertising effects.

[0089] Furthermore, the items (buttons and areas) shown in the first embodiment only need to be able to perform the operations and processes described for each item, and are not limited to the item types of the first embodiment. Also, the screen transitions in the first embodiment are just examples, and are not limited to the screen transitions of the first embodiment, as long as screen transitions can be performed by some operation or trigger.

[0090] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the user app and the store app are applications installed on a smartphone. However, the application may be, for example, a pre-stored program, or the service may be provided by accessing a specific URL (Uniform Resource Locator) via the internet. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0091] 10: Search System 100: User device 101: User app 200: Store devices 201: Store App 300: Service provider server 301: Search Services Department 400: Network D11: User main screen D12: Search Results Screen D13: Search screen D21: Store main screen D22: Store data registration screen D23: Customer Acquisition Feasibility Registration Screen

Claims

1. A means for registering information on whether or not a store can attract customers, A means for registering store information, including store location information, A search means for obtaining store information of stores that can attract customers and are located within a predetermined distance from the first point, A search system having the following features.

2. Furthermore, a storage unit that stores the customer attraction feasibility information and the store information, The system includes a search means that searches for stores located within a predetermined distance from the first point that are currently able to attract customers, and transmits the store information of the stores found in the search to the search means. The search system according to claim 1.

3. The user device used by a user searching for a store, and the store device used by a store employee, can communicate with the service provider server. The user device has the search means, The store device includes the customer attraction feasibility information registration means and the store information registration means, The service provision server has the storage unit and the search means, The first point is the location of the user device. The search system according to claim 2.

4. The search means is capable of setting a first condition, The search means searches for stores that also meet the first condition in the search. The search system according to claim 3.

5. The store information registration means further includes means for registering whether or not it corresponds to the first condition, The store information stores whether or not the store meets the aforementioned condition 1. The search system according to claim 4.

6. The first condition mentioned above includes those relating to faith, If a store is able to comply with the first faith and not serve dishes containing ingredients prohibited by the first faith, it will register as being able to comply with the first faith. The search system according to claim 5.

7. A means for registering information on whether or not a store can attract customers, A means for registering store information, including store location information, A search means for obtaining store information of stores that can attract customers and are located within a predetermined distance from the first point, In a search system having, The device's own processor is made to execute the customer attraction feasibility information registration means and the store information registration means. Store-side program.

8. A means for registering information on whether or not a store can attract customers, A means for registering store information, including store location information, A search means for obtaining store information of stores that can attract customers and are located within a predetermined distance from the first point, In a search system having, The search means is made to be executed by the processor of the device. User-side program.

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