A reading service device and method for supporting reading activities.

Abstract

A reading service device and method for supporting reading activities are disclosed. The reading service device includes: a goal setting unit that updates the set reading activity goal and provides the updated reading activity goal to the learner terminal when at least one goal for reading activities is set by an administrator terminal used by an administrator; a monitoring unit that monitors the reading activities performed by the learner terminal used by the learner; and a reward processing unit that, when payment related to a reward product for a reading activity goal is requested by the administrator terminal, performs an electronic payment for the reward product, stores ownership of the reward product once the electronic payment is completed, and transfers ownership of the stored reward product to the learner terminal when the learning state of the learner terminal reaches the reading activity goal during monitoring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a reading service, and more particularly to a reading service apparatus and method for setting goals for a learner's reading activity and providing a reward for the set goal to the learner when the set goal is achieved, thereby assisting the reading activity.

Background Art

[0002] Recently, due to the development of information and communication technology, the development of information providing technology for real-time providing information on various fields to a large number of subscribers via at least one or more host servers through a long-distance data communication network has been actively promoted.

[0003] Such information providing technology has also been applied to the learning field, and recently, various learning-related sites have been increasing. However, such learning-related sites merely apply the learning content and its evaluation process performed offline onto the online, and not only cannot systematically manage the learner's reading learning, but also have a problem of being difficult to induce interest in reading.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a reading service apparatus and method for setting goals for a reading activity including a learner's reading learning, reading quiz, and post-reading activities, and providing a reward set for the goal to help the learner form correct reading habits when the learner achieves the set goal.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] To solve the above problems, the present invention provides a reading service device for supporting reading activities between an administrator terminal used by an administrator and a learner terminal used by a learner, which includes: a goal setting unit that updates the set reading activity goal and provides the updated reading activity goal to the learner terminal when at least one goal for the reading activity is set by the administrator terminal; a monitoring unit that monitors the reading activity performed by the learner terminal; and a reward processing unit that performs an electronic payment for the reward product when the administrator terminal requests payment for the reward product related to the reading activity goal, stores ownership of the reward product when the electronic payment is completed, and transfers ownership of the stored reward product to the learner terminal when the learning state of the learner terminal reaches the reading activity goal during monitoring.

[0006] Furthermore, the goal setting unit provides basic setting values ​​for the reading activity goal based on the learner's personal information, and when the administrator terminal changes the basic setting values ​​to custom setting values ​​that suit the learner, it sets the final reading activity goal using the custom setting values.

[0007] Furthermore, the goal setting unit calculates at least one activity pattern, including the learner's area of ​​interest, activity area, reading volume, reading time, activity time after reading, and goal achievement rate, using the history of reading activities previously performed by the learner terminal, and reflects the calculated activity pattern in the basic setting value.

[0008] Furthermore, the goal-setting unit is characterized by calculating the difficulty level of the reading activity goal and recommending a reward product appropriate to the calculated difficulty level to the administrator terminal.

[0009] Furthermore, the goal setting unit is characterized in that, when multiple reading activity goals are set, it calculates a difficulty level for each reading activity goal and recommends appropriate reward products to the administrator terminal according to the order of the calculated difficulty levels.

[0010] Furthermore, the monitoring unit is characterized in that, when multiple reading activity goals are set, it monitors the reading activity performed by the learner terminal among the multiple reading activity goals.

[0011] Furthermore, the monitoring unit is characterized by selecting a priority order for the multiple reading activities and guiding the reading activities to be carried out according to the selected priority order.

[0012] Furthermore, the reward processing unit is characterized in that, if the reading activity goal is not achieved within a predetermined period, it transfers ownership of the stored reward items to the administrator terminal or transfers them as reward items for the next reading activity.

[0013] Furthermore, the reward processing unit is characterized in that, when a reading activity event occurs via the administrator terminal during the reading activity, it manages the processing of rewards for event products related to the reading activity event.

[0014] A reading service method provided by a reading service device for supporting reading activities between an administrator terminal used by an administrator and a learner terminal used by a learner, according to the present invention, includes the steps of: updating the set reading activity goal when at least one goal for the reading activity is set by the administrator terminal; performing an electronic payment for the reward product when the administrator terminal requests payment for the reward product related to the reading activity goal, and storing ownership of the reward product once the electronic payment is completed; providing the updated reading activity goal and the stored reward product-related information to the learner terminal; monitoring the reading activity performed by the learner terminal; and transferring ownership of the stored reward product to the learner terminal when the learning state of the learner terminal reaches the reading activity goal during the monitoring.

[0015] Furthermore, the updating step is characterized by providing basic settings for the reading activity goals based on the learner's personal information, and when the administrator terminal changes the basic settings to custom settings that suit the learner, the reading activity goals are finalized using the custom settings.

[0016] Furthermore, the updating step is characterized by calculating the difficulty level of the reading activity goal and recommending a reward product appropriate to the calculated difficulty level to the administrator terminal.

[0017] Furthermore, the updating step is characterized in that, if multiple reading activity goals are set, it calculates the difficulty level for each reading activity goal and recommends appropriate reward products to the administrator terminal according to the order of the calculated difficulty levels.

[0018] Furthermore, the monitoring step is characterized in that, if multiple reading activity goals are set, it monitors the reading activity for the reading activity goal performed by the learner terminal among the multiple reading activity goals.

[0019] Furthermore, the transfer step is characterized in that, if the reading activity goal is not achieved within a predetermined period, ownership of the stored reward item is transferred to the administrator terminal or transferred as a reward item for the next reading activity. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, goals are set for reading activities that include the learner's reading practice, reading quizzes, and post-reading activities. When the learner achieves the set goals, a reward set for those goals is provided, thereby instilling a sense of purpose in reading in the learner and helping them to carry out reading activities smoothly.

[0021] Furthermore, it allows for systematic management to ensure that learners read a diverse range of books, rather than limiting themselves to books in only a few areas of interest.

[0022] This makes it possible to support learners in developing the habit of engaging in various reading activities on their own.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] It is a configuration diagram for explaining a reading service system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram for explaining a reading service device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a block diagram for explaining a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a diagram for explaining the setting of reading activity goals according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a flowchart for explaining a reading service method performed in a reading service system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] It is a flowchart for explaining a reading service method performed in a reading service device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] It is a block diagram for explaining a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. However, the present invention can be realized in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. And, in the drawings, parts not related to the explanation are omitted for clarity in explaining the present invention, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted with similar reference numerals.

[0025] In this specification and the drawings (hereinafter, "this specification"), duplicate explanations for the same components are omitted.

[0026] Furthermore, when a component is referred to as being "linked" or "connected" to another component in this specification, it should be understood that it may be directly linked to or connected to the other component, but other components may be present in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly linked" or "directly connected" to another component in this specification, it should be understood that there are no other components present in between.

[0027] Furthermore, the terms used herein are solely for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0028] Furthermore, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be understood that in this specification, terms such as “includes” or “having” merely indicate the presence of features, figures, stages, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, figures, stages, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0030] Furthermore, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple listed items or any one of multiple listed items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A", "B", or "both A and B".

[0031] In this specification, detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that may obscure the essence of the present invention are omitted.

[0032] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating a reading service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Referring to Figure 1, the reading service system 400 sets goals for reading activities, which include learners' reading practice, reading quizzes, and post-reading activities. When learners achieve the set goals, the system provides rewards set for those goals to help them develop good reading habits. Post-reading activities refer to all activities after reading, and include creating a reading impression, writing a review, creating a book evaluation, creating a book drawer (an activity in which learners collect books they want to read), creating a feed book (an activity in which learners take pictures of the covers of books they have read and upload them to social networking services (SNS), add friends, etc.), and book club activities (an activity in which learners form groups with any other learners and discuss (or chat) about any book). For this purpose, the reading service system 400 includes a reading service device 100, at least one administrator terminal 200, and at least one learner terminal 300.

[0034] The reading service device 100 supports reading activities between the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300. At this time, the reading service device 100 ensures that reading-related services are performed within the management program that supports reading activities. When at least one reading activity goal is set by the administrator terminal 200, the reading service device 100 updates the set reading activity goal. The reading activity goal may be a target value that includes the type of book to be read, the amount of reading, the reading time, the deadline for completion, etc. The reading service device 100 can also set information related to reward products for the reading activity goal while the reading activity goal is set, and when the administrator terminal 200 requests payment related to the reward product for the reading activity goal, it performs electronic payment for the reward product. Here, the reward product may be a mobile gift certificate, points (product purchase / receipt through a partner system), or an actual product (product receipt via home delivery). Once the electronic payment is completed, the reading service device 100 stores ownership of the paid reward product. The reading service device 100 provides the learner terminal 300 with updated reading activity goals and information related to stored reward items. The reading service device 100 monitors the reading activities of the learner terminal 300 based on the provided information. The reading service device 100 monitors the overall status information of the reading activities, preferably including the type of book, the amount read, the reading time, and the goal achievement rate. If the learning status of the learner terminal 300 reaches the reading activity goal during monitoring, the reading service device 100 transfers ownership of the stored reward items to the learner terminal 300. Furthermore, if the learner terminal 300 fails to achieve the reading activity goal within a predetermined period, the reading service device 100 may transfer ownership of the stored reward items to the administrator terminal 200 (the terminal that processed the electronic payment). Preferably, the reading service device 100 may be a server computing system including a desktop, laptop, cluster computer, or server computer.

[0035] The administrator terminal 200 is a terminal used by the administrator and connects to the reading service device 100 to perform reading activity-related settings and settlement for rewards. Specifically, the administrator terminal 200 connects to the management program of the reading service device 100 to register as a member. After registering as a member and completing login, the administrator terminal 200 sets reading activity goals. At this time, the reading activity goals may be goals that learners (e.g., children, students, etc.) managed by the administrator (e.g., parents, teachers, etc.) must achieve. While setting the reading activity goals, the administrator terminal 200 also sets reward items for those goals and requests settlement for the set reward items from the reading service device 100, causing the reading service device 100 to perform electronic settlement. The administrator terminal 200 also receives ownership-related information for reward items from the reading service device 100 and outputs the received information. Preferably, the administrator terminal 200 may be a personal computing system including a smartphone, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, handheld PC, etc.

[0036] The learner terminal 300 is a terminal used by learners and connects to the reading service device 100 to perform reading activities and receive rewards. Specifically, the learner terminal 300 connects to the management program of the reading service device 100 to register as a member. After registering as a member and completing the login, the learner terminal 300 outputs pre-set reading activity goals and performs reading activities in accordance with the outputted reading activity goals. At this time, if there are multiple set reading activity goals, the learner terminal 300 can select any one of the reading activity goals and perform one reading activity, or select multiple reading activity goals and perform reading activities simultaneously. When the learner terminal 300 achieves a reading activity goal during a reading activity, ownership of the reward product is transferred from the reading service device 100 and the transferred reward product is stored. Preferably, the learner terminal 300 may be a personal computing system including a smartphone, desktop, laptop, tablet PC, handheld PC, etc.

[0037] On the other hand, the reading service system 400 can provide services in a one-to-one structure between one or more administrator terminals 200 and one or more learner terminals 300, or in a one-to-many structure between one or more administrator terminals 200 and multiple learner terminals 300, but is not limited to these.

[0038] Furthermore, the reading service system 400 establishes a communication network 450 between the reading service device 100, at least one administrator terminal 200, and at least one learner terminal 300 to facilitate communication between them. The communication network 450 may consist of a backbone network and a subscriber network. The backbone network may consist of one or more integrated networks such as an X.25 network, a Frame Relay network, an ATM network, an MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching) network, and a GMPLS (Generalized Multi-Protocol Label Switching) network. The subscriber network may be FTTH (Fiber To The Home), ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), cable network, Zigbee, Bluetooth®, Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n), Wireless Hart (ISO / IEC 62591-1), ISA100.11a (ISO / IEC 62734), CoAP (Constrained Application Protocol), MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport), WIBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX, 3G, HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), 4G, 5G, and 6G. In some embodiments, the communication network 450 may be the Internet network or a mobile communication network. Furthermore, the communication network 450 may include all other widely known or future wireless or wired communication methods.

[0039] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating a reading service device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a block diagram illustrating a control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Referring to Figures 1 to 3, the reading service device 100 includes a communication unit 10, a control unit 30, and a storage unit 50.

[0041] The communication unit 10 communicates with at least one administrator terminal 200 and at least one learner terminal 300. The communication unit 10 assists the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300 in connecting to the management program and assists in providing information related to reading activities.

[0042] The control unit 30 performs overall control of the reading service device 100. The control unit 30 includes a goal setting unit 31, a monitoring unit 33, and a reward processing unit 35 to support reading activity-related services.

[0043] When the administrator terminal 200 sets at least one reading activity goal, the goal setting unit 31 updates the set reading activity goal and provides the updated reading activity goal to the learner terminal 300. At this time, the goal setting unit 31 provides the administrator terminal 200 with basic setting values ​​for the reading activity goal based on the learner's personal information (e.g., age, grade, gender, etc.). Using the history of reading activities previously performed by the learner terminal 300, the goal setting unit 31 can calculate at least one activity pattern of the learner's area of ​​interest, activity area, reading volume, reading time, activity time after reading, and goal achievement rate, and reflect the calculated activity pattern in the basic setting values. In this way, the basic setting values ​​can be automatically set to settings optimized for the learner in the case of a learner who has previously performed reading activities. The goal setting unit 31 can change the provided basic setting values ​​to custom settings that suit the learner using the administrator terminal, thereby finalizing the reading activity goal. In other words, the goal setting unit 31 can set reading activity goals according to each learner's level, or the administrator can set reading activity goals according to a desired level.

[0044] Furthermore, the goal setting unit 31 calculates the difficulty level of the reading activity goal and recommends a reward product appropriate to the calculated difficulty level to the administrator terminal 200. Preferably, the goal setting unit 31 can recommend a reward product that has a higher value the more difficult the reading activity goal is. The goal setting unit 31 can calculate the difficulty level by considering items such as the learner's personal information, the type of book, the number of characters in the book, the presence or absence of illustrations, and the level of vocabulary. At this time, the goal setting unit 31 can quantify the difficulty level for each item and calculate the difficulty level based on the sum of the quantified results. For example, the goal setting unit 31 can calculate the difficulty level in a structure where the level increases as the sum increases, preferably calculating the difficulty level in stages 1 to N, but is not limited to this. If multiple reading activity goals are set, the goal setting unit 31 can calculate the difficulty level for each reading activity goal. The goal setting unit 31 can recommend an appropriate reward product to the administrator terminal 200 according to the order of the calculated difficulty levels. Here, the goal setting unit 31 only recommends reward products to the administrator terminal 200, and the final settings for the reward products can be determined by the administrator terminal 200.

[0045] The monitoring unit 33 monitors the reading activities performed by the learner terminal 300. The monitoring unit 33 monitors the overall status information of the reading activities, and preferably can monitor the type of book, the amount read, the reading time, the goal achievement rate, etc. If multiple reading activity goals are set, the learner terminal 300 can select at least one of the multiple reading activity goals and perform reading activities for the selected reading activity goal. Therefore, when multiple reading activity goals are set, the monitoring unit 33 can monitor the reading activities performed by the learner terminal 300 for the reading activity goals among the multiple reading activity goals. At this time, the monitoring unit 33 selects a priority order for the multiple reading activities. When the administrator terminal 200 sets reading activity goals, the monitoring unit 33 can select a priority order based on the weighting set according to importance. Here, importance means the reading method that is preferentially required. That is, importance means the reading method that the administrator preferentially requires from the learner. Reading methods can include close reading, speed reading, reading through, and extensive reading.

[0046] When a reading activity event occurs on the administrator terminal 200 during a reading activity, the monitoring unit 33 assists in ensuring that the reading activity event is given priority. Specifically, the monitoring unit 33 temporarily suspends the currently ongoing reading activity and provides information to the learner terminal 300 for conducting the reading activity event. At this time, the monitoring unit 33 can provide information to the learner terminal 300 via a pop-up window, notification signal, etc. Reading activity events may include reading quizzes, creating post-reading impressions, writing reviews, and creating book evaluations.

[0047] When the administrator terminal 200 requests payment for a reward item related to a reading activity goal, the reward processing unit 35 performs electronic payment for the reward item. The electronic payment may be any known payment method. In addition, as described above, the reward processing unit 35 can provide reward items on a fixed monthly / yearly basis, rather than matching reward items for each reading activity goal. Once the electronic payment is completed, the reward processing unit 35 takes ownership of the reward item. When the learning status of the learner terminal 300 reaches the reading activity goal during monitoring, the reward processing unit 35 provides a notification signal to both the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300, informing them that the learner terminal 300 has reached the reading activity goal.

[0048] Furthermore, the reward processing unit 35 transfers ownership of the stored reward items to the learner terminal 300, and once the ownership transfer is complete, it provides a notification signal to the administrator terminal 200 to inform them of the completion of the ownership transfer. If the reading activity goal is not achieved within the predetermined target time period, the reward processing unit 35 can transfer ownership of the stored reward items to the administrator terminal 200 or transfer them as reward items for the next reading activity.

[0049] Here, when a reading activity event occurs via the administrator terminal 200 during a reading activity, the reward processing unit 35 manages the reward processing for the event product corresponding to the reading activity event. Specifically, the reward processing unit 35 performs electronic payment for the event product corresponding to the reading activity event, and once the electronic payment is completed, it stores ownership of the event product. When the reading activity event is completed by the learner terminal 300, the reward processing unit 35 transfers ownership of the stored event product to the learner terminal 300. Furthermore, if the reading activity event cannot be completed by the learner terminal 300, the reward processing unit 35 can transfer ownership of the stored event product to the administrator terminal 200 or transfer it as an event product for the next reading activity event.

[0050] The storage unit 50 stores a program or algorithm for driving the reading service device 100. The storage unit 50 also stores administrator and learner-related member information, reading activity goals, and reading activity event-related information. In addition, the storage unit 50 stores reward product and event product-related information, and monitoring-related information. The storage unit 50 may include at least one storage medium such as flash memory type, hard disk type, multimedia card micro type, card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read-Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.

[0051] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating the setting of reading activity goals according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to Figure 4, the administrator terminal 200 connects to the reading service device 100 and then performs reading-related services within the management program supported by the reading service device 100. At this time, the administrator terminal 200 can set monthly reading activity targets for specific members using the management program.

[0053] The administrator terminal 200 can set reading activity goals by dividing them into a required items menu 210 and an optional items menu 220.

[0054] The required items menu 210 allows users to set the type of book, the number of books to be read, the deadline for completion, and the reward items. The management program can provide basic settings based on the personal information of specific members, and administrators can modify these basic settings as needed to make final settings for the required items. The required items menu 210 allows users to select multiple reading types to support learners in accessing a variety of books. Furthermore, the required items menu 210 allows users to select and set reward items such as mobile gift certificates (with adjustable monetary value), points from partner systems (with adjustable point values), and actual products.

[0055] The selection menu 220 allows users to set areas of interest in books, the number of reading activity events, event items, messages, and more. The selection menu 220 helps users identify and weight areas of interest, making it easier to prioritize them later. It also allows users to set event items for individual reading activity events or for all reading activity events. Furthermore, the selection menu 220 facilitates the communication of specific requests from administrators to learners through messages.

[0056] Figure 5 is a flowchart illustrating the reading service method performed in the reading service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Referring to Figure 5, the reading service method sets goals for reading activities, which include learners' reading practice, reading quizzes, and post-reading activities. When learners achieve these goals, they are rewarded accordingly, thereby instilling a sense of purpose in reading and facilitating smooth reading activities. The reading service method allows for systematic management to ensure that learners read a diverse range of books, rather than limiting themselves to books in a few areas of interest.

[0058] In step S101, the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300 register as members. The administrator terminal 200 registers as an administrator within the management program. The learner terminal 200 registers as a learner within the management program. At this time, the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300 log in and can use the reading service provided by the management program while logged in.

[0059] In step S103, the reading service device 100 manages information related to newly joined members (administrators, learners). The reading service device 100 updates the information related to newly joined members.

[0060] In step S105, the administrator terminal 200 sets reading activity goals. The administrator terminal 200 sets goals for reading activities on the management program. Reading activity goals may include target values ​​that include the type of books to be read, the amount of books to be read, the reading time, and the deadline for completion.

[0061] In step S107, the reading service device 100 manages the set reading activity goal-related information. The reading service device 100 updates the newly set reading activity goal-related information.

[0062] In step S109, the administrator terminal 200 requests payment related to the reward product. The administrator terminal 2000 requests the reading service device 100 to pay for the reward product for the set reading activity goal, enabling the reading service device 100 to perform electronic payment.

[0063] In step S111, the reading service device 100 performs electronic payment and stores ownership of the reward product. The reading service device 100 performs electronic payment for the reward product using a known electronic payment system. Once the electronic payment is completed, the reading service device 100 stores ownership of the reward product in the system.

[0064] In step S113, the reading service device 100 provides the learner terminal 300 with reading activity goals and reward product-related information.

[0065] In step S115, the learner terminal 300 outputs information related to reading activity goals and reward items. This allows learners to increase their interest in reading activities by confirming the reading activity goals and the reward items that will be offered upon achieving those goals.

[0066] In step S117, the learner terminal 300 performs a reading activity. The learner terminal 300 performs the reading activity on the management program.

[0067] In step S119, the reading service device 100 performs reading activity-related monitoring. The reading service device 100 monitors the reading activities performed by the learner terminal 300. At this time, the reading service device 100 updates in real time the history of the reading activity, such as the learner's area of ​​interest, activity area, amount of reading, reading time, activity time after reading, and goal achievement rate. Area of ​​interest refers to the area of ​​interest the learner is interested in, activity area refers to the area of ​​activity the learner has previously performed, amount of reading refers to the amount the learner has read (e.g., in units of books), reading time refers to the time the learner has spent reading, activity time after reading refers to the time the learner has spent on activities after reading, and goal achievement rate refers to the percentage of activities the learner has performed so far to achieve the reading activity goal.

[0068] In step S121, when the learner terminal 300 achieves the reading activity goal, the reading service device 100 notifies both the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 300 that the goal has been achieved.

[0069] In step S123, the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 200 each output a notification regarding the achievement of the reading activity goal. At this time, the administrator terminal 200 and the learner terminal 200 can output this information via a pop-up window, notification signal, or the like.

[0070] In step S125, the reading service device 100 transfers ownership of the stored reward item to the learner terminal 300. The reading service device 100 transfers ownership of the reward item so that the learner can use the reward item.

[0071] In step S127, the learner terminal 300 stores ownership of the transferred reward item. At this time, the learner terminal 300 can store ownership in the form of a barcode, QR code (registered trademark), or points accumulation.

[0072] In step S129, the reading service device 100 notifies the administrator terminal 200 that the transfer of ownership of the reward item has been completed.

[0073] In step S131, the administrator terminal 200 outputs information related to the transfer of ownership of the reward product. The administrator terminal 200 can output this information via a pop-up window, notification signal, or the like.

[0074] Figure 6 is a flowchart illustrating the reading service method performed by a reading service device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the reading service method supports learners in developing reading habits by guiding them to engage in reading activities according to reading activity goals set by the administrator.

[0076] In step S201, the reading service device 100 is given reading activity goals. The reading service device 100 is given reading activity goals by the administrator terminal 200.

[0077] In step S203, the reading service device 100 settles the payment for the reward item and stores ownership of the reward item. When the reading service device 100 receives a payment request for the reward item from the administrator terminal 200, it performs electronic payment for the request. Furthermore, once the electronic payment is completed, the reading service device 100 stores ownership of the reward item.

[0078] In step S205, the reading service device 100 determines whether there are any additional reading activity goals set by the administrator terminal 200. If there are additional reading activity goals set by the administrator terminal 200, the reading service device 100 returns to step S201; otherwise, it proceeds to step S207.

[0079] In step S207, the reading service device 100 provides the learner terminal 300 with the set reading activity goal and the paid reward product-related information.

[0080] In step S209, the reading service device 100 determines whether there are multiple reading activity goals. If there are multiple reading activity goals, the reading service device 100 performs step S211; otherwise, it performs step S213.

[0081] In step S211, the reading service device 100 selects a reading activity objective to be performed. The reading service device 100 selects at least one of several reading activity objectives from the learner terminal 200.

[0082] In step S213, the reading service device 100 monitors the reading activity. The reading service device 100 monitors the reading activity performed by the learner terminal 200 in real time.

[0083] In step S215, the reading service device 100 determines whether the reading activity goal has been achieved. If the reading activity goal has been achieved, the reading service device 100 proceeds to step S217; otherwise, it returns to step S213.

[0084] In step S217, the reading service device 100 transfers ownership of the reward item. The reading service device 100 transfers ownership of the stored reward item to the learner terminal 300 and notifies the administrator terminal 200 of this.

[0085] Figure 7 is a block diagram illustrating a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] Referring to Figure 7, the computing device TN100 may be any of the devices described herein (e.g., a reading service device, an administrator terminal, a learner terminal, etc.).

[0087] The computing device TN100 may include at least one processor TN110, a transceiver TN120, and a memory TN130. The computing device TN100 may further include a storage device TN140, an input interface device TN150, an output interface device TN160, and the like. The components included in the computing device TN100 are connected by a bus TN170, allowing them to communicate with one another.

[0088] Processor TN110 can execute program commands stored in at least one of memory TN130 and storage device TN140. Processor TN110 may mean a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which the methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed. Processor TN110 may be configured to implement the procedures, functions, and methods described in relation to embodiments of the present invention. Processor TN110 can control each component of computing device TN100.

[0089] Each of the memory TN130 and the storage device TN140 can store various information related to the operation of the processor TN110. Each of the memory TN130 and the storage device TN140 may consist of at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory TN130 may consist of at least one of a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

[0090] The TN120 transceiver can transmit or receive wired or wireless signals. The TN120 transceiver can be connected to a network and communicate.

[0091] On the other hand, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the apparatus and / or methods described herein, but may also be realized through a program that implements the functions corresponding to the configuration of the embodiments of the present invention, or through a recording medium on which such a program is recorded. Such implementation can be easily achieved by an ordinary person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, based on the above-described embodiments.

[0092] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Various modifications and improvements made by ordinary articulates using the basic concepts of the present invention as defined in the following claims also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In a reading service device for supporting reading activities between an administrator terminal used by an administrator and a learner terminal used by a learner, When at least one goal for the reading activity is set by the administrator terminal, the goal setting unit updates the set reading activity goal and provides the updated reading activity goal to the learner terminal. A monitoring unit that monitors the reading activities performed by the aforementioned learner terminal, When the administrator terminal requests payment related to the reward product for the reading activity goal, the reward processing unit performs electronic payment for the reward product, and once the electronic payment is completed, it stores ownership of the reward product, and when the learning state of the learner terminal reaches the reading activity goal during monitoring, it transfers ownership of the stored reward product to the learner terminal. A reading service device that includes a reading service device.

2. The aforementioned target setting unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that it provides basic setting values ​​for the reading activity goals based on the learner's personal information, and when the administrator terminal changes the basic setting values ​​to custom setting values ​​that suit the learner, it uses the custom setting values ​​to finalize the reading activity goals.

3. The aforementioned target setting unit, The reading service device according to claim 2, characterized in that it uses the history of reading activities previously performed by the learner terminal to calculate at least one activity pattern of the learner's area of ​​interest, activity area, amount of reading, reading time, activity time after reading, and goal achievement rate, and reflects the calculated activity pattern in the basic setting value.

4. The aforementioned target setting unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that it calculates the difficulty level of the reading activity goal and recommends a reward product appropriate to the calculated difficulty level to the administrator terminal.

5. The aforementioned target setting unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when multiple reading activity goals are set, the difficulty level is calculated for each reading activity goal, and appropriate reward products are recommended to the administrator terminal according to the order of the calculated difficulty levels.

6. The monitoring unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when multiple reading activity goals are set, it monitors the reading activity performed by the learner terminal among the multiple reading activity goals.

7. The monitoring unit, The reading service device according to claim 6, characterized in that it selects a priority for multiple reading activities and guides the reading activities to be carried out according to the selected priority.

8. The aforementioned reward processing unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that if the aforementioned reading activity goal is not achieved within a predetermined period, ownership of the stored reward product is transferred to the administrator terminal or transferred as a reward product for the next reading activity.

9. The aforementioned reward processing unit, The reading service device according to claim 1, characterized in that when a reading activity event occurs on the administrator terminal during the reading activity, it manages the processing of rewards for event products for the reading activity event.

10. In a reading service method provided by a reading service device that supports reading activities between an administrator terminal used by an administrator and a learner terminal used by a learner, When at least one goal for the reading activity is set by the administrator terminal, the steps include updating the set reading activity goal, When the administrator terminal requests payment related to the reward product for the reading activity goal, the administrator performs an electronic payment for the reward product, and once the electronic payment is completed, the administrator takes possession of the ownership of the reward product. The steps include providing the updated reading activity goals and information related to stored reward items to the learner's terminal, The steps include monitoring the reading activity performed by the aforementioned learner terminal, If the learning state of the learner terminal reaches the reading activity goal during the monitoring, the ownership of the stored reward item is transferred to the learner terminal. A reading service method that includes this.

11. The aforementioned update step is: The reading service method according to claim 10, characterized in that basic setting values ​​for the reading activity goals are provided based on the learner's personal information, and when the basic setting values ​​are changed to custom setting values ​​that suit the learner by the administrator terminal, the reading activity goals are finalized using the custom setting values.

12. The aforementioned update step is: The reading service method according to claim 10, characterized in that it calculates the difficulty level of the reading activity goal and recommends a reward product appropriate to the calculated difficulty level to the administrator terminal.

13. The aforementioned update step is: The reading service method according to claim 10, characterized in that, if multiple reading activity goals are set, the difficulty level is calculated for each reading activity goal, and an appropriate reward product is recommended to the administrator terminal according to the order of the calculated difficulty levels.

14. The aforementioned monitoring step is, The reading service method according to claim 10, characterized in that, when multiple reading activity goals are set, the reading activity for the reading activity goal performed by the learner terminal is monitored among the multiple reading activity goals.

15. The aforementioned transfer step is, The reading service method according to claim 10, characterized in that if the aforementioned reading activity goal is not achieved within a predetermined period, ownership of the stored reward product is transferred to the administrator terminal or transferred as a reward product for the next reading activity.

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